This Sunday our guest pastor will be Trevor Rubingh with New City Kids. His sermon titled Ask, Seek, Knock will be from Matthew 7:7-11
The second offering box will be for Christian Education.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next week our guest pastor will be Todd VanEyk with Mission India.
The second offering box will be for Shields of Hope.
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
Please keep Heather Woy and her family in your prayers as they grieve the loss of her father who passed away Monday Night.
Heather is now home from the hospital but has a long road to recovery and will be staying with her mom.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 *
Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you.
Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kids! Don’t forget to turn in your lent BINGO boards today to get your prize!
Bible study with Pastor Dan Kroeze will meet tonight and Sunday April 25th at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Center. No food at tonight’s meeting!
HELP WANTED!
Looking for someone to help with tasks such as light housekeeping, shopping for key items, meal prep, laundry, etc. as needed. This would be a paid position. Please contact Nichole in the office if you are interested or for more information.
Ken and Lois are in need of some transportation help to and from doctor’s appointments during the week. If you are willing to help drive on occasion, please contact Lois at 616-453-7335 or Tony Arsulowicz at 616-325-3322.
SAVE THE DATE
Join us for a night of fellowship April 24th – We will have walking tacos, games and fire pits in the parking lot! Hope to see you there!
JROCK Our next activity will be Friday, April 23. Save the Date!
Join us in person or online this morning as we celebrate Easter! Our guest preacher Rev. Scott Stark will bring us a message from John 20:1-23 about how the presence and peace of the risen Christ transforms Grief into Joy, Fear into Peace, Inability into Empowerment.
The second offering box will be for Faith Promise.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday we celebrate Easter! Our guest preacher Rev. Scott Stark will bring us a message from John 20:1-23.
The second offering box will be for Christian Education.
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
Please keep the Burghgraef’s in your prayers as they grieve the loss of Curt’s father who passed away Thursday morning.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 *
Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you. Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kids keep working on your lent BINGO boards! Turn it in by April 11 to get your prize!
Café will resume Wednesday April 7th! We will meet in the café every Wednesday from 1-3pm.
Knit and Crochet will resume Thursday April 8th from 9:30-11:30am. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Café.
Join us for a night of fellowship April 24th – We will have walking tacos, games and fire pits in the parking lot! Hope to see you there!
This morning Brian Myers will bring us a message from Matthew 21:1-11 titled Beyond The Crowd.
The second offering box will be for Other Way Ministries.
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
This Thursday we come together at 7 PM for Communion, to reflect on the final hours of Jesus’ life, and to worship. Our guest preacher will be Dave Balicki.
NEXT SUNDAY – Easter
Next Sunday we celebrate Easter! Our guest preacher Rev. Scott Stark will bring us a message from John 20:1-23.
The second offering box will be for Faith Promise.
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
We extend our sympathy to John and June Atsma in the death of June’s brother-in-law, Senator Mark Jansen of Grand Rapids on Tuesday, March 23. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held in April.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 *
Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you.
Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the season of Lent, the church travels with Jesus on the road to the cross. As we prepare to remember our Savior’s betrayal, arrest, suffering, and death, we reflect on what things in our lives we may need to put to death so we can live in the newness of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. We will mark the weeks of Lent by lighting candles in the sanctuary; these same candles will be extinguished on Maundy Thursday as we remember the crucifixion. May the light of Christ shine more deeply into our hearts as we walk this road with him, revealing the darkness within us and making us new.
Kids keep working on your lent BINGO boards! Turn it in by April 11 to get your prize!
Café will resume Wednesday April 7th! We will meet in the café every Wednesday from 1-3pm.
Knit and Crochet will resume Thursday April 8th from 9:30-11:30am. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Café.
If you have been blessed with unexpected stimulus money this year, please consider giving to the churches general fund!
HELP NEEDED! There are many opportunities to serve the Lord at Westend Church- no matter your experience or skill set. Check out the opportunities below and prayerfully consider what area would be best for you to plug into!
Tech Opportunities: Slides, Audio, Video.
Children’s Ministry: Nursery and Children’s Worship are in need of volunteers!
Drivers
Forms are available on our website or located at the Welcome Center. If you are able to help in any of these areas please consider volunteering!
THANK YOU
Our family has had our plate full of challenges the past few months, but none as devastating as our daughter and son in law, Megan and David Stebbins’, house fire. We thank you for your calls and concern for their welfare, prayers, and for the gift you’ve shared. We are grateful and rejoice in God’s protection.
~Jim & Robbin Swaney
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
The flowers in the front of the sanctuary are placed in loving memory of Gary Meyering, who was welcomed into the presence of Jesus 10 years ago.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
West Side Christian School is hosting a Spring Fling! The event is on May 1 from 9am-3pm and includes an outdoor marketplace with dozens of vendors, a Super Royal Party (12 characters!), a free petting zoo and $5 pony rides, and lots of food trucks (Kona Ice, Two Bones BBQ, Pizza Parliament, and more). If you would like to be a vendor at the marketplace please go to West Side Christian’s home page (wscsgr.org) and click on the link to sign up and pay. If you have any questions please email Betsy Herrington at bherrington@gebsafety.com.
YOUTH
JROCK
– Join us this afternoon from 3:45-5:30 as we continue our series Among Us. We will be discussing the power of the crowd and how to stay focused on the mission
– Our next activity will be Friday, April 23. Save the Date!
LIFE
– Join us tonight from 6-8 pm for pizza and a game night!
– Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 18. Have a great spring break!
afterLIFE
– Come tonight from 6-8 to join us for our Game night! Hope to see you there!
This morning our guest
preacher will be Dave Balicki. His
sermon titled The Return of the King
will be from Luke 19:11-27.
The second offering box will
be for Gems.
NEXT
SUNDAY
Next Sunday Brian Myers will bring us a message from Matthew
21:1-11 titled Beyond The Crowd.
The second offering box will
be for Otherway Ministries.
CHURCH
FAMILY NEWS
This Monday Betty Bursma will be going to Spectrum to have a procedure done. Please pray that everything goes smoothly and all tests come back good!
*
Prayer Line * 453-2288 *
Our
prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to
prayer updates. After the recorded
message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray
for you.
Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the season of Lent, the church travels with Jesus
on the road to the cross. As we prepare to remember our Savior’s betrayal,
arrest, suffering, and death, we reflect on what things in our lives we may
need to put to death so we can live in the newness of Jesus’ resurrection and
ascension. We will mark the weeks of Lent by lighting candles in the sanctuary;
these same candles will be extinguished on Maundy Thursday as we remember the
crucifixion. May the light of Christ shine more deeply into our hearts as we
walk this road with him, revealing the darkness within us and making us new.
Kids have an
opportunity to be a part of our Palm Sunday service by waving palm branches up
and down the aisles. If you are interested in your
child participating in the Palm Sunday service on March 28 please have
your child(ren) meet at the back of church at 9:40 am.
Retreat weekend cottage rental forms are due today! If you want to rent a cottage, follow the link below to sign up! There will also be paper forms available located at the mailboxes for those who are unable to do it online. Please fill out the form and place it in the box near the mailboxes. All cottages will be awarded randomly!
Lilies and tulips orders are
due today! Order forms are
located near the mailboxes. Orders are
due with payment by March 21st, and can be placed in the box on the table near
the mailboxes. Online orders now
available!
The CEMC (Christian Education Ministry Committee) Meeting will be Tuesday,
March 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Center (by the kitchen). Please bring a mask with you to the meeting.
We will review CEMC tuition assistance fiscal year 2020–2021 and
begin to plan for the 2021–2022 fiscal year. We praise God and THANK
the Westend congregation for the great support in helping to meet the
$71,770 goal for KIDS (35) and families (18) who were given assistance for
Christian school education during a most challenging and difficult year. We did it with God’s help! – THE CEM COMMITTEE
JROCK (6th-8th graders)
Join us next
week from 3:45-5:30 as we continue our series “Among Us”
Our next
activity will be Friday, April 23. Save the Date!
LIFE (9th-12th graders)
Join us this
Sunday from 6-8pm as we continue to take a look at “How it started:
Easter”
Join us next
week Sunday from 6-8 as we have a fun game night!
ExtremeLIFE
Come join us for a game night next Sunday from 6-8
There are many opportunities to serve the Lord at Westend
Church- no matter your experience or skill set. Check out the opportunities
below and prayerfully consider what area would be best for you to plug into!
Tech
Opportunities
Powerpoint Slides
Audio
Video
Children’s
Ministry
Nursery and Children’s Worship
Drivers
Please fill out the form hereif you are able to help in any of these areas! Paper copies are located at the Welcome Center
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIS
(Volunteers in Service) has some opportunities for helping out in our
community. Currently they’re looking for:
-Phone
friends, that could turn into friendly visitors,
-Volunteers to
drive folks to medical appointments and errands,
-Help with
exterior projects (yard pickup, window cleaning, planting, etc) at houses in
the NE side of Grand Rapids.
Soon they will be opening up
their requests to indoor cleaning/organization projects and minor home repairs,
with safety precautions in place. Feel free to contact Renee Maat for more
information on any of these opportunities.
Hope Unexpected is looking to fill the following positions:
Bible Study Leader– Byron Center Location- Part time up to 5 hours per week- Flexible Schedule and availability to work Monday Evenings- Please send Resume to susan.hopeunexpected@gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator– Grand Rapids West Location- Part time up to 12 hours a week- Flexible Schedule and availability to work Monday evenings- Please send Resume to becky.hopeunexpected@gmail.com
This morning we will have Dan Ackerman as a guest preacher. His sermon titled Living Certainly in Uncertainty will be from John 20:24-31.
The second offering box will be for Cadets.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday our guest preacher will be Dave Balicki. His sermon titled The Return of the King will be from Luke 19:11-27.
The second offering box will be for Gems.
CHURCH
FAMILY NEWS
Floyd Veenstra’s heart surgery
went well and he is hoping to return home some time this weekend.
Last
week, our neighbors across the street, Megan and David Stebbins, unexpectedly
lost their home in a fire. We praise God that everyone, including their dog,
are all okay.
I know several of you
have asked what we can do. We have decided to partner with West
Side Christian School and will be collecting monetary gifts and handwritten
cards for this young couple through Friday, March 26 (Cash and checks
– to Westend CRC and memo line ‘neighbor’ – may be dropped off at the church office. With
all the donations, we will purchase gift cards and some essential items for the
family. We want to overflow this basket with love- full of encouragements,
prayer, and God’s promises.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 *
Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you. Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the season of Lent, the church travels with Jesus on the road to the cross. As we prepare to remember our Savior’s betrayal, arrest, suffering, and death, we reflect on what things in our lives we may need to put to death so we can live in the newness of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. We will mark the weeks of Lent by lighting candles in the sanctuary; these same candles will be extinguished on Maundy Thursday as we remember the crucifixion. May the light of Christ shine more deeply into our hearts as we walk this road with him, revealing the darkness within us and making us new.
In this season of Lent we are going to focus on the light of Christ shining in our hearts. We are challenging kids of all ages to focus on this by doing random acts of kindness, spending time in God’s word and praying. We have put together some fun lent activities for kids that include family devotions, a Lent BINGO activities challenge and postcard making. You may pick up the Lent activity packets for your child again this Sunday or anytime next week you may stop in the office to grab an activity pack.
We will hold a coffee time again this Thursday at 10 am in the Cafe. Please come if you feel comfortable doing so- safe guidelines will be followed. Hope to see you there!
Tuition Assistance for Christian Education: If you have a child who is in Kindergarten – 12th grade and you need financial assistance for tuition, please contact the Church Office. A packet of information will be emailed to you from the Christian Education Ministry Committee explaining the process and qualifications. You will also need to meet with an independent financial consultant. If you have any questions, please contact June Atsma at 616.889.6318 or Vern Groenendyk at 616.784.4299.
Lilies and tulips are available to purchase for Easter. Orders are due with payment by March 21, and can be placed in the box on the table near the mailboxes. Order forms are available near the mailboxes or online: https://forms.gle/gQM9uNYrH7eaWYmt7
Registration is now open for the IF: Gathering 2021 Women’s Event at Westend! Join us on the evening of Friday March 26 for a time of fellowship, praise and remembering that our God is the God of all Hope! The theme this year is “Even IF: Even if the worst happens we won’t lose hope”. Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/3z5j2zs4
Attention Men of all ages! Come join us at church for a Men’s March Madness night on Saturday, March 20. It will be a fun night of watching basketball, eating wings, playing Spike Ball, Can Jam and just hanging out. We will start around 7 pm and feel free to come and go as you need.
Do you like to knit? We are looking for donations of knitted hats again! There will be a box located inside the Café to place your donations.
Retreat weekend cottage rental forms are now available online! If you want to rent a cottage, follow the link below! There will also be paper forms available located at the mailboxes for those who are unable to do it online. Please fill out the form and place it in the box near the mailboxes. All cottages will be awarded randomly! Cottage Rental Forms: https://forms.gle/njMSKb4E1gfQfwS79
There are many opportunities to serve the Lord at Westend
Church- no matter your experience or skill set. Check out the opportunities below
and prayerfully consider what area would be best for you to plug into!
Tech
Opportunities
Powerpoint Slides
Audio
Video
Children’s
Ministry
Nursery and Children’s Worship
Drivers
Please fill out the volunteer form here if you are able to help in any of these areas! Paper forms will also be available at the Welcome Center.
YOUTH
JROCK
We will meet tonight from 6-8pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!
Our next activity will be Friday March 19! More details to come
Save The dates: Community Outreach Week (COW) will be June 14-17.
LIFE
We will meet tonight from 6-8pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!
Our Next activity will be Saturday 13th . We will be going to Craig’s Cruisers from 6-9pm. Feel free to drop off and pick up students at Craig’s Cruisers or meet at the church at 5:30. We will be back at the church at 9:30pm. Cost is $20- pizza buffet is included!
Save The dates: Senior High Mission Trip will be July 16-24.
This morning we will have
Dan Ackerman as a guest preacher. His
sermon titled Walking With Jesus will
be from Mark 10:32-52.
During
the service, we will celebrate communion.
If you are worshipping from home we encourage
you to have communion elements ready.
You may also stop by the church office during office hours to pick up
individually packaged communion kits.
The second offering box will
be for Faith Promise.
NEXT
SUNDAY
Next Sunday our guest
preacher will be Dan Ackerman.
The second offering box will
be for Cadets.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 * Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you. Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ad Board met this past
Monday night:
The process of hiring a new administrator/janitor
is going to move into the interview phase soon.
Pulpit supply for Sunday preaching is set up for
the next 8 weeks.
With improving COVID numbers, we are changing our
restrictions:
We will have
paper bulletins and Bibles/hymnals in the pews.
Mailboxes will
be coming back.
The pastor and
praise team singers will not be required to wear a mask.
We continued discussions on refining our
organizational and reporting structure.
We continued discussions on plans for short and
long-term pastoral care and preaching. Our next step is to present our
ideas to Council at the end of the month.
We will meet with the staff in the near future to
insure that all the tasks of the pastor and administrator are being handled.
During the season of Lent, the church
travels with Jesus on the road to the cross. As we prepare to remember our
Savior’s betrayal, arrest, suffering, and death, we reflect on what things in
our lives we may need to put to death so we can live in the newness of Jesus’
resurrection and ascension. We will mark the weeks of Lent by lighting candles
in the sanctuary; these same candles will be extinguished on Maundy Thursday as
we remember the crucifixion. May the light of Christ shine more deeply into our
hearts as we walk this road with him, revealing the darkness within us and
making us new.
In this season of Lent we are going to focus on
the light of Christ shining in our hearts. We are challenging kids of all
ages to focus on this by doing random acts of kindness, spending time in God’s
word and praying. We have put together some fun lent activities for kids
that include family devotions, a Lent BINGO activities challenge and postcard
making. You may pick up the Lent activity packets for your child this
Sunday or anytime next week you may stop in the office to grab an activity
pack.
We will hold a
coffee time again this Thursday at 10 am in the Cafe. Please come if you feel comfortable doing so-
safe guidelines will be followed. Hope
to see you there!
Tuition Assistance for Christian Education: If you have a child who is in Kindergarten – 12th grade and you need financial assistance for tuition, please contact the Church Office. A packet of information will be emailed to you from the Christian Education Ministry Committee explaining the process and qualifications. You will also need to meet with an independent financial consultant. If you have any questions, please contact June Atsma at 616.889.6318 or Vern Groenendyk at 616.784.4299.
Lilies and tulips are available to purchase for Easter. Orders are due with payment by March 21, and can be placed in the box on the table near the mailboxes. Order forms are available near the mailboxes or online: https://forms.gle/gQM9uNYrH7eaWYmt7
Retreat
weekend cottage rental forms are now available online! If you want to rent a cottage, follow the
link below! There will also be paper
forms available located at the mailboxes for those who are unable to do it
online. Please fill out the form and
place it in the box near the mailboxes.
All cottages will be awarded randomly!
We are looking for video tech and soundboard volunteers! If you are interested in either please contact Ryan Faber. He will train any/all volunteers on our new sound system.
YOUTH
JROCK
We will meet tonight
from 6-8pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you
there!
Our next activity
will be Friday March 19! More details to
come
Save The dates: Community
Outreach Week (COW) will be June 14-17.
LIFE
We will meet tonight
from 6-8pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you
there!
Our Next activity
will be Saturday 13th . We will be going to Craig’s Cruisers from
6-9pm. Feel free to drop off and pick up students at Craig’s
Cruisers or meet at the church at 5:30.
We will be back at the church at 9:30pm.
Cost is $20- pizza buffet is included!
Save The dates: Senior High Mission Trip will be July 16-24.
This morning will be Pastor Kory’s last service at Westend. His sermon titled Abundant Blessings, will be from John 7:37-38.
The second offering box will be for Benevolence.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday we will have Dan Ackerman as a guest preacher.
During the service, we will celebrate communion. If you are worshipping from home we encourage you to have communion elements ready. You may also stop by the church office during office hours to pick up individually packaged communion kits.
The second offering box will be for Faith Promise.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
We offer our sympathy to Duane and Cathy Droge on the death of Duane’s sister Denise Bruggink. We pray for peace and comfort for their whole family.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 *Our prayer line is always availableto take your prayer requests,or to listen to prayer updates.After the recorded message,you may leave your prayer needsfor our intercessors, who will pray for you.Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuition Assistance for Christian Education: If you have a child who is in Kindergarten – 12th grade and you need financial assistance for tuition, please contact the Church Office. A packet of information will be emailed to you from the Christian Education Ministry Committee explaining the process and qualifications. You will also need to meet with an independent financial consultant. If you have any questions, please contact June Atsma at 616.889.6318 or Vern Groenendyk at 616.784.4299.
Retreat weekend cottage rental forms are now available online! If you want to rent a cottage, follow the link below! There will also be forms available at the Welcome Center for those who are unable to do it online. Please fill out the form and place it the box at the Welcome Center. All cottages will be awarded randomly! Online Cottage Rental Form:https://forms.gle/TZbmWFeLb2GiADAPA
GEMS ladies: Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday at 6:30 PM to celebrate being together again. We plan on having our usual schedule for the evening. Your teachers and craft leaders are eager to see you!
We will hold a coffee time again this Thursday at 10 am in the Cafe. Hope to see you there!
YOUTH
JROCK
We will meet this afternoon from 3:45-5:30. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!
LIFE
We will meet tonight from 6-8pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!
WESTEND HELP WANTED:
Volunteers Needed! We are looking for video tech and soundboard volunteers! If you are interested in either please contact Ryan Faber. He will train any/all volunteers on our new sound system.
Administrative Coordinator – Approximately 32 hours/wk., salaried position. Bookkeeping (QuickBooks), payroll, facilities management, and collaborative work with small staff are occupational requirements. A person of high integrity and a deep love for the Lord and His kingdom work are spiritual requirements. Salary commensurate with experience and skill set. Westend Christian Reformed Church – Send resumes to Admin@Westendcrc.org
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join our Team! Volunteers In Service has 2 part-time positions open.
1) Accounitng
2)Referral Intake Coordinator.
For more information and a job description visit the VIS website at visgr.org. For questions email Bernita at btuinenga@visgr.org
THIS WEEK
TODAY – 2/28
9:40 AM Morning Worship
3:45 PM JROCK
6:00 PM LIFE
TUESDAY – 3/2
6:30 PM Divorce Care
WEDNESDAY – 3/3
6:30 PM Cadets
6:30 PM GEMS
6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study
THURSDAY – 3/4
10:00 AM Coffee Time
NEXT SUNDAY – 3/7
9:40 AM Morning Worship
SAVE THE DATE!
EvenIF Gathering 2021 Women’s Event at Westend on the evening of Friday, March 26. The theme this year is “Even IF: Even if the worst happens we won’t lose hope”. Come join us for a time of fellowship, praise and remembering that our God is the God of all Hope!
This
Sunday Pastor Kory’s sermon titled Abundant Blessings, will be
from John 1:16-18.
The
second offering box will be for Access.
NEXT
SUNDAY
Next
Sunday Pastor Kory’s sermon titled Anyone, will be from John 7:37-38.
The
second offering box will be for Benevolence.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Important! A
couple of weeks ago we sent out an e-mail to all professing members,
asking your consideration to serve on Council. Please read the
e-mail carefully and make your response by this Sunday, February 21. There
is a box near the connection center for your responses. You may also
e-mail your response to the office (office@westendcrc.org).
The Ad. Board met on this past Monday
night to come up with a plan for the short-term needs of our congregation:
• We will
be setting up a pulpit supply schedule as we consider the possibility of an
interim pastor.
• We will
focus our immediate hiring efforts on filling the administrator position.
• In the
meantime, we will re-engage the Building Committee, led by Renz Verbeek, to
ensure that the needs of the building and grounds are met.
• Ad.
Board will begin meeting bimonthly for the immediate future.
• At our
next meeting, we will begin to tackle Westend’s short to medium term
needs.
If you have questions, please contact Mike
Terrell.
PRAYER
REQUESTS
* Prayer
Line * 453-2288 *Our prayer line is always
available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer
updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer
needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you. Identifying
yourself is optional.
THANK YOU
I want to thank the youth group and their leaders for
the treats they dropped off at my house. That was very kind and I
enjoyed them very much. -Barb Koning
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Dan Kroeze will continue his Bible study of the
book of John. We will be meeting this Sunday in the Fellowship Center,
please note there is a change in time! We will be meeting at 5:30 PM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Ladies, are you
ready to connect with other women but it is hard to commit to a weekly
Bible study? Join us for a time to connect with God and each other. We
will meet again this Wednesday from 7pm- 8:15. No commitment or materials
needed, just come ready to worship, study and be together. We are
excited to see you all! Feel free to check out our Facebook event
page for more info: https://fb.me/e/bE4inPHSF
Join us for Soup, Cocoa & Fellowship – February 26th 5-7pm
We
will be meeting in the church parking lot. There will be sledding,
heaters, fire pits & soup to keep warm! Check out our Facebook event
(https://fb.me/e/cV3GmAb3d ) for more information! Hope to see you
there!
Not a
fan of the cold but want to enjoy some fellowship time? We will hold a coffee time this Thursday from 9-10:30 am
in the Fellowship Center. Please come if you feel comfortable doing so-
safe guidelines will be followed!
JROCK
We will meet again
February 28th from 3:45-5:30. We will meet inside so bring a mask &
hope to see you there!
LIFE
We are not meeting
tonight! We will
meet again February 28th from 6-8pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask
& hope to see you there!
WESTEND HELP WANTED:
Volunteers Needed! We are looking for video tech and soundboard
volunteers! If you are interested in either please contact Ryan
Faber. He will train any/all volunteers on our new sound
system.
Administrative
Coordinator –
Approximately 32 hours/wk., salaried position. Bookkeeping (QuickBooks),
payroll, facilities management, and collaborative work with small staff are
occupational requirements. A person of high integrity and a deep love for
the Lord and His kingdom work are spiritual requirements. Salary commensurate
with experience and skill set. Westend Christian Reformed Church – Send resumes
to Admin@Westendcrc.org
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
MATTHEW’S HOUSE MINISTRY has an opening for a House
Manager for our women’s house. It is a permanent part-time position
of 30 hours a week, room & board (permanent if needed or at least 4 nights
at week) and we will pay your medical insurance. Job would entail
interviewing the applicants, helping them find a job and stay on their budget,
oversee the house, and house rules. Must have a passion for helping
others. For more details, please contact Pastor George Werkema,
616-304-7984; matthews-house@sbcglobal.net.
THIS WEEK
TODAY
– 2/21
9:40 AM Morning
Worship
5:30 PM Bible Study W/ Dan Kroeze
TUESDAY – 2/23
6:30 PM Divorce Care
WEDNESDAY – 2/24
7:00 PM Council
7:00 PM Women’s Bible Study
THURSDAY – 2/27
9:00 AM Coffee Time
FRIDAY – 2/26
5:00 PM Soup, Cocoa
& Fellowship Event
NEXT SUNDAY – 2/28
9:40 AM Morning
Worship
SAVE THE DATE!
EvenIF: Gathering 2021 Women’s Event at
Westend on the evening of Friday, March 26. The theme this year is
“Even IF: Even if the worst happens we won’t lose hope”. Come
join us for a time of fellowship, praise and remembering that our God is the
God of all Hope!
WE Retreat: May 21-23, 2021. At the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds
This Sunday Pastor Kory will conclude the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises. His sermon from Numbers 25, will be Divided Loyalty
The second offering box will be for Christian Education.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday Pastor Kory will begin a new series titled Woe Is Me. His sermon from Matthew 23, will be titled Snakes and Vipers.
The second offering box will be for Benevolence.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Aiden, the 13-year old nephew of Jeremy and Elise Beutlich, was diagnosed with bone cancer. We pray for a clear treatment plan and peace for Aiden and his family.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 *Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you. Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
We will have an Ash Wednesday Service in person this Wednesday at 8am. This year ashes will be applied by means of a single-use applicator.
GEMS will be meeting for some sledding, hot cocoa, and a craft this Wednesday from 6:30-8:00PM. Please meet at the North Entrance as usual, and we will start our evening from there. We hope to begin meeting again regularly in March. Looking forward to seeing you!
Join us for coffee time! We will hold a coffee time this Thursday from 9-11am in the Fellowship Center. Please come if you feel comfortable doing so- safe guidelines will be followed!
Westend Help Wanted:
Administrative Coordinator – Approximately 32 hours/wk., salaried position. Bookkeeping (QuickBooks), payroll, facilities management, and collaborative work with small staff are occupational requirements. A person of high integrity and a deep love for the Lord and His kingdom work are spiritual requirements. Salary commensurate with experience and skill set. Westend Christian Reformed Church – Send resumes to Admin@Westendcrc.org
We are excited to share that our church now has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources (it’s been called the “Netflix of video Bible studies”). We believe that this is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life. RightNow Media has a FREE app that’s available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime.
You should have received an email invitation for free access to RightNow Media. If you have not received the invite, be sure to check your spam or promotions folder, or contact the office for additional help. We sent (1) e-mail invite per family.
JROCK
We will meet again February 28th from 3:45-5:30pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!
LIFE
Join us tonight from 6-8pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!
THIS WEEK
TODAY – 2/14
9:40 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM LIFE
TUESDAY – 2/15
6:30 PM Divorce Care
WEDNESDAY – 2/17
8:00 AM Ash Wednesday
Service
6:30 PM Cadets
6:30 PM GEMS – Crafts & Sledding
6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study
THURSDAY – 2/18
9:00 AM Coffee Time
NEXT SUNDAY – 2/21
9:40 AM Morning Worship
Even IF: Gathering 2021 Women’s Event at Westend on the evening of Friday, March 26. The theme this year is “Even IF: Even if the worst happens we won’t lose hope”. Come join us for a time of fellowship, praise and remembering that our God is the God of all Hope!
WE Retreat: May 21-23, 2021 At the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds
This Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises. His sermon from Numbers 24:10-25, will be A Victorious Star
During the service, we will celebrate communion. If you are worshipping from home we encourage you to have communion elements ready.
The second offering box will be for Faith Promise.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday Pastor Kory will conclude the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises. His sermon from Numbers 25, will be Divided Loyalty
The second offering box will be for Christian Education.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray for those who are anticipating surgeries in the coming weeks. We pray for effective surgeries and smooth recoveries for all!
We give thanks for God’s faithfulness! In a time where so much has been upended, we are grateful for God’s enduring love and Grace.
* Prayer Line * 453-2288 *
Our prayer line is always available to take your prayer requests, or to listen to prayer updates. After the recorded message, you may leave your prayer needs for our intercessors, who will pray for you. Identifying yourself is optional.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ladies, are you ready to connect with other women but it is hard to commit to a weekly Bible study? Join us for a time to connect with God and each other. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 7pm- 8:15. No commitment or materials needed, just come ready to worship, study and be together. Save the date for Feb 10 & 24 and March 10 & 24, we are excited to see you all! Feel free to check out our Facebook event page for more info: https://fb.me/e/3xaGI6hLd
We will have an Ash Wednesday Service in person on Wednesday February 17th at 8am. This year ashes will be applied by means of a single-use applicator.
Westend Help Wanted:
Administrative Coordinator – Approximately 32 hours/wk., salaried position. Bookkeeping (QuickBooks), payroll, facilities management, and collaborative work with small staff are occupational requirements. A person of high integrity and a deep love for the Lord and His kingdom work are spiritual requirements. Salary commensurate with experience and skill set. Westend Christian Reformed Church – Send resumes to Admin@Westendcrc.org
Thursday Night Ladies Bible will start meeting again in the basement beginning February 18th. Join us for a 7-session study of the life and times of the prophet Elijah.
We are excited to share that our church now has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources (it’s been called the “Netflix of video Bible studies”). We believe that this is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life. RightNow Media has a FREE app that’s available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime.
You will be receiving an email invitation for FREE access to RightNow Media. If you do not receive the invite within the next couple of days, be sure to check your spam or promotions folder, or contact the office for additional help. We sent (1) e-mail invite per family.
YOUTH
JROCK
Join us for Broomball this Friday!
We will meet at Remembrance Reformed Church from 6-8 where we will compete against other church youth groups in broomball. They have an outdoor ice rink so we will have some fun slipping and sliding on the ice and sipping hot chocolate. Should be fun!
LIFE
We will meet next Sunday from 6-8pm. We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!
THIS WEEK
TODAY – 2/7
9:40 AM Morning Worship
5:00 PM Bible Study with
Pastor Dan Kroeze
TUESDAY – 2/9
6:30 PM Divorce Care
WEDNESDAY – 2/10
7:00 PM Women’s
Bible Study
FRIDAY – 2/12
6:00 PM JROCK: Broomball
NEXT SUNDAY – 2/14
9:40 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM LIFE
SAVE THE DATE!
EvenIF: Gathering 2021 Women’s Event at Westend on the evening of Friday, March 26. The theme this year is “Even IF: Even if the worst happens we won’t lose hope”. Come join us for a time of fellowship, praise and remembering that our God is the God of all Hope!
WE Retreat: May 21-23, 2021 At the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds
