January 31, 2021

TODAY

This Sunday Brian Myers will bring us a message from Leviticus 16. 

The second offering box will be for the Feeding America Truck.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises.  His sermon from Numbers 23, will be How Beautiful! 

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.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Floyd Veenstra had a successful stent placement in advance of an aortic valve replacement within the next couple of weeks. We praise God for the success thus far and pray for a smooth surgery to happen soon.

We pray for those who are struggling with mental health. We pray for effective treatment options and strong partnerships with mental health practitioners.

We give thanks for all the frontline workers who have done so much for us in these last few months. Praise God for their willingness to serve our community!

* 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

This week an e-mail went out to all professing members, asking your consideration to serve on Council.  Please read the e-mail carefully and make your response by Sunday, February 21.  There is a box near the connection center for your responses, there will also be forms available for those who are unable to print or e-mail the office with your response.

Join us for Soup, Sledding & Fellowship – February 5^th 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 for more information! Hope to see you there!https://fb.me/e/3jWzrTBy9 

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 at 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! 

SAVE THE DATE!

[Notice Date Change!] 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

THANK YOU

Thank you Westend family for your prayers, cards, and expressions of sympathy in the recent passing of our mother and grandmother Carol Wyngarden.

-Ralph, Teresa, Christina, Ben & Nate Wyngarden

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

YOUTH

JROCK

We will meet this Sunday from 3:45 – 5:30.  We will meet inside so bring a mask.  

Broomball, Friday February 12^th: 

We will meet at Remembrance Reformed Church from 6-8 where we will compete against other church youth groups in broom ball.  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 this Sunday from 6-8pm.  We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!

Tubing at Cannonsburg, Saturday February 6th:

We will be tubing from 7-9 so feel free to drop off and pick up the students at Cannonsburg, or if they want to ride out in the church vans, they can meet at church at 5:30 pm and we will be back at 9:45.  The cost is $20.  Please RSVP and fill out Cannonsburg’s waiver.

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 1/31

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  3:45 PM    JROCK

  6:00 PM   LIFE

WEDNESDAY – 2/3

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

FRIDAY – 2/5

   5:00 PM   Soup, Sledding &

                  Fellowship Event

SATURDAY – 2/6

   7:00 PM   LIFE- Tubing

NEXT SUNDAY – 2/7

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  5:00 PM  Bible Study with Pastor Dan Kroeze

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises.  His sermon from Numbers 23:37-24:14 will be How Beautiful!

The second offering box will be for Hope Unexpected.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday morning Brian Myers will bring us a message from Leviticus 16.

The second offering box will be for the Feeding America Truck.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our condolences go out to Dawn Smits whose father, Bob Grooters, passed away last weekend.

Ken Blake is home and in the midst of quarantine.  Rejoice with he and Lois at their reunification.

Julie Humphries was diagnosed with bone cancer.  Please pray for her peace & comfort during this time.

* 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

Tonight Pastor Dan Kroeze will resume his Bible study of the book of John. We will be meeting in the Fellowship Center at 6PM.  No food at this time.  We look forward to seeing you!

Virtual Prayer Walk- January 26^th

We are inviting you to commit to taking some time on this day to go on a prayer walk in your neighborhood, workplace, or wherever God has placed you.  You don’t need to go far – as much or as little as you can go!  Check out our Facebook event page (https://fb.me/e/10Fe3v9Zn) for a prayer guide with prompts to help guide you in what you can be praying for as you walk!

Join us for Soup, Sledding & Fellowship – February 5^th 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 for more information! Hope to see you there!https://fb.me/e/3jWzrTBy9 

Save the Date [Notice Date Change!] 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! More details to come. 

2021 Offering Envelopes are here!  We will have offering envelopes as well as new church directories available for pick up near the Connection.

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

Yes, our beloved Jeremy Marsman is leaving the position of Administrative Coordinator, ramping his plumbing business back up.  We will miss Jeremy’s calm demeanor, servant attitude and hard work.  It is and will be difficult to properly thank Jeremy for his faithful service in these restricted times, but that would not stop you from sending him a note or email (address above) of thanks.

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. 

YOUTH

JROCK

-We will meet next Sunday from 3:45 – 5:30.  We will be meeting inside so bring a mask.  

LIFE

-Join us tonight for Broomball! 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!

-We will meet next Sunday from 6-8pm.  We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!

–Save the date! Tubing at Cannonsburg, Saturday, February 6.  The cost is $20.  

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 1/24

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  6:00 PM   LIFE- Broomball

  6:00 PM   Bible Study with

                 Pastor Dan Kroeze

TUESDAY – 1/26

 All Day: VIRTUAL PRAYER WALK

WEDNESDAY – 1/27

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

  6:30 PM   Women’s Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY – 1/31

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  3:45 PM    JROCK

  6:00 PM   LIFE

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings      1/1 – 1/17  wkly goals

Ministries   $14,525       $12,228

Chr Ed       $1,930         $1,538

Faith Pr     $1,240

January 17, 2021

TODAY

We will begin in person worship this week! The service will also be live-streamed to Facebook and YouTube.

This Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises.  His sermon from Numbers 22:21-41 will be A Talking Donkey.

The second offering box will be for Benevolence

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises.  His sermon from Numbers 23 will be See What The Lord Has Done.

The second offering box will be for Hope Unexpected.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Floyd Veenstra needs a valve replaced in his heart and will have surgery soon in order to address this. Pray for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery.

Carol Wyngarden, Ralph’s mom and sister of Elaine VanKuiken, passed away this week. Pray for peace and comfort for the Wyngardens, Elaine, and the rest of their 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.

THANK YOU

Thank you, Westend family and council, for the care and support you continue to show our mom, Phyllis Flietstra, while living at Waterford-Memory Care. Mom loves looking (and re-looking) at her many cards that she has received from you, and she does recall some of you too!   It brings her such joy, and that makes us happy too, especially during these long days of separation & isolation.

May I ask that you to continue to pray for Mom, along with many others who feel lonely and are unable to be with their families. But also please pray for the families that are so longing to spend these treasured times together with their loved ones.  Thank you again. 

~ On behalf of my family,

Shelly (Flietstra) Steensma 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

In-person Sunday Morning worship will start this coming Sunday the 17th. We will continue to follow the plan laid out by the Ministry Preparedness Team and approved by the Ad Board. A mask that covers the nose and mouth will be required for all attendees at all times, with the exception of young children.  The Ad Board will continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19 on a week-to-week basis. We are looking forward to seeing people in the pews on Sunday! 

The women’s Wednesday night Bible Study will once again resume.  We will meet Wednesday night, January 20 in the café at 6:30pm.  Be prepared to discuss week 2.

Virtual Prayer Walk- January 26^th:  We are inviting you to commit to taking some time on this day to go on a prayer walk in your neighborhood, workplace, or wherever God has placed you.  You don’t need to go far – as much or as little as you can go!  We will provide a prayer guide with prompts to help guide you in what you can be praying for as you walk. Check out our Facebook event page for more information!  https://fb.me/e/10Fe3v9Zn

Join us for Soup, Sledding & Fellowship – February 5^th 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 for more information! Hope to see you there!https://fb.me/e/3jWzrTBy9 

Save The Date! Gathering Women’s Event at Westend on the evening of Friday, March 19, 2021.  More information to come!

2021 Offering Envelopes are here!  We will have offering envelopes as well as new church directories available for pick up near the Connection Center on Sunday!

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. 

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

Yes, our beloved Jeremy Marsman is leaving the position of Administrative Coordinator, ramping his plumbing business back up.  We will miss Jeremy’s calm demeanor, servant attitude and hard work.  It is and will be difficult to properly thank Jeremy for his faithful service in these restricted times, but that would not stop you from sending him a note or email (address above) of thanks.

YOUTH

JROCK

Join us this Sunday for our first JROCK meeting of 2021!  We will meet in the basement from 3:45 – 5:30.  Bring a mask.  I can’t wait to see everyone again!

Tubing at Cannonsburg:  Friday, January 22.  We will be tubing from 7-9 so feel free to drop off and pick up the students at Cannonsburg, or if they want to ride out in the church vans, they can meet at church at 6 pm and we will be back at 9:45.  The cost is $15.  Please RSVP and fill out Cannonsburg’s waiver.

LIFE

Join us this Sunday 6-8 as we finally get rolling again.  We will meet inside so bring a mask & hope to see you there!

Next week 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!

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 1/17

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  3:45 PM   JROCK

  6:00 PM   LIFE

WEDNESDAY – 1/20

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

  5:00 PM   Feeding America

  6:30 PM   Cadets

  6:30 PM Women’s Bible Study

FRIDAY – 1/22

   7:00 PM   JROCK- Tubing @ Cannonsburg  

NEXT SUNDAY – 1/24

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

   6:00 PM   LIFE – Broomball          

January 10, 2021

TODAY

This week we are going to spend an extended time praying for our church family, our community, our state and our country.  Pastor Kory will deliver a brief meditation as well.

The second offering box will be for Christian Education.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises.  His sermon from Numbers 22, will be A Talking Donkey.

The second offering box will be for Benevolence.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to Ray and Gerie Breen and his family after his daughter in law, Mary Breen, passed away on Saturday January 2^nd.  Please keep them in your prayers.

Please remember our shut-ins and others who are more deeply affected by the isolation of COVID restrictions.

* 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

Come Join Us! 

This Sunday night Pastor Dan Kroeze will resume his Bible study of the book of John. We will be meeting in the Fellowship Center at 6PM.  No food at this time.  Please study John 13 to prepare and we look forward to seeing you!

Cadets will start meeting outside again this Wednesday, Jan. 13^th – from 6:30-8pm.  Dress for the weather!  

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. 

2021 Offering Envelopes are here!  We will have offering envelopes as well as new church directories available for pick up in the office Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm.  Please contact Nichole in the office to make arrangements to pick up outside of office hours!

THANK YOU

Thank you Westend Family for the beautiful poinsettia plant and bag filled with Christmas greetings – plus my Deacon Tony’s special delivery.  – Betty Cooper

Thank you for the poinsettia and the many cards I received from my church family this Christmas. God has been good to me this year. -Karen Hop

2021 came upon us so fast. As we move through January I’m reminded that January is National Mentoring Month. This is a time to celebrate mentoring and the positive effect it has on young lives. It’s a time to raise awareness of the need for more mentors to fill the waiting list of children at Shawmut School. It’s also a time of gratitude as we recognize the volunteers who make a difference in the lives of the children in our community, walking together in one-on-one relationships. We’re thankful for our mentors who continue to show up in new ways – teaching our students life lessons that go beyond classroom learning. We’re thankful for our prayer partners who fight the battle on their knees. 

Mentors: Thank you for continuing to make yourself available to change the life of a student. We know this year has brought a stop to mentoring but each of you have reached out to your students through notes, phone calls, visits, and prayers. We need to press on. The children in our mentoring program at Shawmut School need us to continue walking with them during this difficult season. Only time and eternity will tell the impact each mentor – now and those who have mentored in the past – will have had on a student. So thank you!


Prayer Partners: Thank you for making prayer a priority for our Kids Hope mentoring program. The mentor-student relationship you consistently pray for depends on divine assistance for successful outcomes. You have chosen to fight the battle on your knees, a battle position not of defense but of offense asking God to do what only He can while we do everything we can. We count on your prayers to help us continue to persevere as we move forward in this crazy school year.


Thank you Westend Church for the continued support you give to the Kids Hope program and to me. -Sue Mellema

YOUTH

JROCK:

Join us next week inside as we have our first Sunday meeting of the New Year!  We will meet from 3:45-5:30.  Bring a mask and join us for some games, a Bible lesson and a chance to connect once again!

Friday, January 29 – We are going to compete against 3 other churches in broom ball.  Remembrance Reformed Church set up an outdoor ice rink and has challenged us to a game of broom ball.  We will meet at Remembrance and be there from 5:30-7:00 pm.  We will have fire pits and hot chocolate and a whole lot of fun!  Hope to see you there!

LIFE:

We are going to get youth group rolling once again starting next week Sunday.  Join us inside from 6-8 & bring a mask.  Can’t wait to see everyone once again!!

Join us Sunday, January 24 as we meet at Remembrance Church from 6-8 and compete against 3 other churches in outdoor broom ball!  Dress warm and join us as we have some fun on the ice!

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 1/10

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  6:00 PM   Bible Study with

                 Pastor Dan Kroeze   

MONDAY – 1/11

   7:00 PM   Ad Board

WEDNESDAY – 1/13

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

  6:30 PM   Cadets

NEXT SUNDAY – 1/17

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  3:45 PM   JROCK

  6:00 PM   LIFE

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings   12/21 – 12-31   wkly goals

Ministries     $23,150       $12,228

Chr Ed         $3,834        $1,538

Faith Pr       $3,154

January 3, 2021

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Kory will begin a new sermon series called Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises.  His sermon, from Numbers 22:1-20, will be Only as the Lord Commands Me.

The second offering box will be for Faith Promise.

This service will be posted to Facebook and YouTube. 

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises.  His sermon from Numbers 22, will be A Talking Donkey.

The second offering box will be for Christian Education.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

We would like to offer our deepest sympathy to Dave Koets and his family after Mary passed away on Tuesday morning.   

We would also like to extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Dave Zylstra, who passed away this morning.

Arrangements are still being made.  We will provide updates once we have more information.  Please keep both families in your prayers during this time! 

* 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

Come join us Sunday night, January 10 as Pastor Dan Kroeze resumes his Bible study of the book of John. We will be meeting in the Fellowship Center at 6PM.  No food at this time.  Please study John 13 to prepare and we look forward to seeing you.

2021 Offering Envelopes are here!  We will have offering envelopes as well as new church directories available for pick up in the office Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm.  Please contact Nichole in the office to make arrangements to pick up outside of office hours!

If you have some extra time this winter, Grant Hoekzema would love a letter from his fellow congregants.  His address is:

Grant H Hoekzema, Security

USS Ronald Reagan

Unit 100197 Box 3883

FPO AP 96616

THANK YOU

Thank you so much to all who claimed a gift tag and purchased a gift for children in need in our community!  We were able to bless 32 children with 3 gifts each: something they want, something they need, and a book.

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 1/3

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

WEDNESDAY – 1/6

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

NEXT SUNDAY – 1/10

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  6:00 PM   Bible Study with Pastor Dan Kroeze   

December 27, 2020

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Come celebrate Christmas Eve with us! We’ll be outside with social distancing and masks as the sun sets, ending the service with candlelit Christmas carols.  Pastor Kory will continue the series Foresight/Hindsight with a brief meditation titled Little Town of Bethlehem.

An offering will be taken for Bethany Christian Services.

THIS SUNDAY

This Sunday Pastor Kory will conclude the sermon series Foresight/Hindsight.  His sermon from Hosea 11:1 and Matthew 2:13-15, will be Walking In Darkness.

The second offering box will be for Benevolence.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will begin a new sermon series called Talking Donkeys and Prophetic Promises.  His sermon will be Only as the Lord Commands Me.

The second offering box will be for Faith Promise.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Ken Blake is improving and has been able to communicate with Lois.  Thank you for your prayers.

Mary Koets’ condition has been declining.  Please pray for clear answers and strength.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Since we are not able to meet in person this year for the Kids Christmas program, we have put together a digital production for you to enjoy at home.  If you didn’t receive the link to the kids Christmas program, please contact the office and we can send it to you!

THANK YOU

Thank you to all of you students who brought me a cheerful bouquet of sun flowers last week.  I have them in my kitchen and it reminds me each day to pray for all of you.  Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. – Marlyn  Katsma

Thank you so much church family for the cards, bags and poinsettia plant.  –Faye Lazzarini

Thanks for the cards & poinsettia plant. It’s so nice to be remembered.  –Wilma Tumbling

Jesus’ love shines through you.  I am so blessed to be apart of this church.  Thank you for the poinsettia plant, cards and your thoughts. –Corry Olson

Thank you for the poinsettia plant and cards! -Dave Koets

Thank you, Westend Family for brightening my days with the colorful poinsettia and beautifully decorated bag of Christmas cards delivered by Mike Koning. -Sharon Bajema

THIS WEEK

THURSDAY – 12/24

   5:00 PM   Christmas Eve

SUNDAY – 12/27

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

TUESDAY – 12/29

   7:00 PM   Men’s Group

NEXT SUNDAY – 1/3

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

* 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.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings        12/20       wkly goals

Ministries   $11,157       $12,228

Chr Ed       $1,150         $1,538

December 20, 2020

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Foresight/Hindsight.  from Isaiah 9:1-2 and Matthew 4:12-17, will be Walking In Darkness.

The second offering box will be for Benevolence.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

Come celebrate Christmas Eve with us! We’ll be outside with social distancing and masks as the sun sets, ending the service with candlelit Christmas carols.  Pastor Kory will continue the series Foresight/Hindsight with a brief meditation titled Little Town of Bethlehem.

An offering will be taken for Bethany Christian Services.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will conclude the sermon series Foresight/Hindsight.  His sermon will be Walking In Darkness.

The second offering box will be for Christian Education.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Ken Blake has returned to his unit but remains weak as he continues to battle Covid-19. Pray for Ken’s health and for Lois as she waits for updates.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us for Carols and Cocoa Night Sunday, December 20^th  at 5:45 pm!  We are excited about getting together as a Westend family to sing carols and hear a brief Christmas message outdoors with Hot cocoa!  You are welcome to bring chairs and blankets with you.  We look forward to celebrating together!

2021 Offering Envelopes are here!  We will have offering envelopes as well as directories available for pick up during Carols and Cocoa night this Sunday! You can also stop in Monday-Wednesday from 9am-3pm to pick them up.  Please contact Nichole in the office to make arrangements to pick up outside of office hours!

Have you been blessed financially this year even with all of challenges that have occurred in 2020?  If you have been blessed financially, please consider giving to this years Christmas blessings fund. This fund is meant to help our church families who have not been so fortunate. You can mark your donation as “Christmas Blessings” and pay either online or send in a check to the church office. 

THANK YOU

I have been so blessed by my church family this season.  Thanks everyone.  With love to all -Alma Kuiper

Eileen Stehouwer would like to express her thanks to the GEMS, Mary Wybinga, and to Adam for the gift of the beautiful poinsettia.  She loves it!

Thank you so very much for the beautiful poinsettia plant and cards from my church family.  It was a total surprise! –Bernice Kroeze

Thank you all for all the Christmas cards and the beautiful poinsettia plant! It was nice to be on the receiving end for a change!  Praise the Lord, he’s still watching out for all of us. –Audrey Gezon

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 12/20

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  5:45 PM  Carols & Cocoa Night

WEDNESDAY – 12/23

   6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

   8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

THURSDAY – 12/24

   5:00 PM   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service   

NEXT SUNDAY – 12/27

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings     12/1 – 12/13               wkly goals

Ministries   $17,355          $12,228

Chr Ed       $1,695         $1,538

Faith Pr     $1,090

December 13, 2020

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Foresight/Hindsight.  His sermon, from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:18-23, will be Immanuel.

This service will be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube. 

The second offering box will be for Christian Education.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Foresight/Hindsight.  His sermon, from Isaiah 9:1-2 and Matthew 4:12-17, will be Walking In Darkness.

The second offering box will be for Benevolence.

Our Church Family

Ken Blake began showing symptoms of Covid last week and was transferred to a medical unit early this week. Pray for healing for Ken and patience for Lois, as information about Ken’s health is not readily or easily available.

Please keep Wilma Tumbling in your prayers as she grieves the loss of her sister.

* 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

Carols and Cocoa Night! Sunday, December 20 at 5:45 pm

We are excited about getting together as a Westend family to sing carols and hear a brief Christmas message outdoors with Hot cocoa!  You are welcome to bring chairs and blankets with you.  We look forward to celebrating together!

If you claimed a WE Bless tag and still need to drop off your gift, please bring your gift to the office on Monday December 14^th from 9am-3pm! 

Please consider sending a Christmas card to our shut-ins this year! The cut off to have the Deacons to deliver your cards has passed, but if you would like to mail your cards directly to our shut-ins, you can still request a list of shut-ins/addresses from the church office!

2021 Offering Envelopes are here!  Stop into the office Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm to pick up your offering envelopes as well as an updated church directory!  Please contact Nichole in the office to make arrangements to pick up outside of office hours!

Have you been blessed financially this year even with all of the challenges that have occurred in 2020?  If you have been blessed financially, please consider giving to this years Christmas blessings fund. This fund is meant to help our church families who have not been so fortunate. You can mark your donation as “Christmas Blessings” and pay either online or send in a check to the church office. 

The CEMC meeting scheduled for December 15^th has been cancelled.  The next target meeting would be January 26, 2021 (pending virus conditions)

THANK YOU!

The Christian Education Ministry Committee wishes to THANK THE WESTEND CONGREGATION for your faithful giving, for THE KIDS, between April and November. To date, God has blessed the giving for Christian education with $63,249 toward our goal of $71,770. The total given includes collections, fund-raising and individual giving. The ministry uses the giving to support 18 families and 34 students attending 6 different Christian schools. We invite you to pray for this ministry and continue to help, as you are able. Our $71,770 goal needs to be completed by March 2021. The $8,600 needed to meet our goal between December and March can be done–GOD HELPING US!       

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 12/13

  9:40 AM   Morning Worship

MONDAY – 12/14

  7:00 PM   Ad Board

TUESDAY – 12/15

  4:30 PM   Feeding America

  6:30 PM   Divorce Care

  7:00 PM   Men’s Group

WEDNESDAY – 12/16

  6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

  8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

NEXT SUNDAY – 12/20

  9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  5:45 PM  Carols & Cocoa Night

December 6, 2020

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Foresight/Hindsight.  His sermon, from Deuteronomy 18:15 and Acts 3:18-22, will be The Promised Prophet.

This service will be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube. 

The second offering box will be for Faith Promise.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Foresight/Hindsight.  His sermon, from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:18-23, will be Immanuel.

The second offering box will be for Christian Education.

Our Church Family

Joanne Kooi underwent additional testing this week. We rejoice that the doctors found no additional blockages in her heart. Praise God!

Christie Van Kuiken is scheduled to return to Liberia on December 14. Pray for safe travels for her as well as a productive end to her time here in the United States. 

Congratulations to the Worst family on the birth of Elias Arthur, born on Thursday evening. Mom and baby are doing well.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We pray for those in our community who have been impacted by COVID – especially those who are sick, who have been hospitalized, and those who have lost loved ones. Pray for a swift end to the virus!

Please remember our shut-ins and senior members who are more deeply affected by the isolation of COVID restrictions.  Many are very lonely and feel especially isolated with holiday’s approaching.

 * 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

The MPT and Administrative Board is regularly and faithfully monitoring the COVID situation.  Any updates will be announced.

The congregation approved the proposed upgrade to the audio and video system, in a majority vote. Thanks be to God for His faithfulness!

Have you been blessed financially this year even with all of challenges that have occurred in 2020?  If you have been blessed financially, please consider giving to this years Christmas blessings fund. This fund is meant to help our church families who have not been so fortunate. You can mark your donation as “Christmas Blessings” and pay either online or send in a check to the church office. 

Please consider sending a Christmas card to our shut-ins this year! If you would like to mail your cards directly to our shut-ins, you can request a list of shut-ins from the church office or you may drop off cards at the church office M-F, 9-3pm. Cards will be accepted until December 13th.

This Christmas season we would like to continue to connect to children and families who are in need of a little extra help this year, and we could use your help!  We still have gift tags left available to claim!

Below is a link to all of the virtual gift tags with gift requests. Please feel free to “grab a tag” by clicking sign up next to the requested gift. Once you have purchased the requested gift please drop it off to the church office during office hours by December 13th! Please make sure to include the corresponding number along with your gift since we do not have actual tags this year. Please contact Nichole in the office if you need help claiming a gift tag or have any questions! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4FAFAB2AA2FA7-webless

Met and Exceed

It is with Joy and Praise to God that we can announce we are currently meeting our year-to-date General Fund financial goals. Thank you Westend family for your continuous support of the ministries at Westend CRC. 

Have you been blessed in the past year? Would you consider a YEAR END gift to Westend for some specific, unmet needs within our church? Would you please consider your additional giving to assist in future needs within Westend Church? Some specific needs are listed below.

Video and Sound System upgrade(s)-  $20,150.00 (congregation approved). Current funding will take place through the Facilities improvement fund.  Can you assist in offsetting costs?

If you feel led to bless existing ministries at Westend, consider:

·       Westend General Fund

·       Christian Education

·       Gems, Cadets, KidsHope

·       Sponsor a Feeding America Food Truck

These items, though seemingly inconsequential, add to our outreach and ministries here at Westend CRC. For further and specific facilities needs, please direct your inquiry to Jeremy Marsman (Church administrator) and/or Barry Ruiter (Ad Board Elder, Facilities chair) 

Please be informed that all gifts to Westend CRC are conditional and subject to the “best interests of the church” standard set forth in the Designated Gifts Policy. All gifts received shall be used and distributed in accordance with this policy. 

Thank you for your consideration and continued support! 

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 12/6

  9:40 AM   Morning Worship

10:00 AM   Advent Bag Pickup

TUESDAY – 12/8

  6:30 PM   Divorce Care

WEDNESDAY – 12/9

  6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

  8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

  5:00 PM  Feeding America

NEXT SUNDAY – 12/13

  9:40 AM   Morning Worship

 FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings     11/22 – 11/29             wkly goals

Ministries   $7,718        $12,228

Chr Ed       $3,430          $1,538

Faith Pr     $1,022

November 29, 2020

TODAY

This Sunday Pastor Kory begins a new series titled Foresight/Hindsight.  The sermon is Superior To Angels, from Hebrews 1:5.

This service will be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube. 

The second offering will be for New City Kids.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday Pastor Kory will continue the sermon series Foresight/Hindsight.  His sermon, from Deuteronomy 18:15 and Acts 3:18-22, will be The Promised Prophet.

The second offering box will be for Faith Promise.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We pray for the far-reaching impacts of the current Coronavirus situation.  With the increasing number of COVID cases, please pray for those who are anxiously waiting for test results, for our healthcare workers who are especially exposed right now and for those who are worried about the impact this will have on their health and livelihood.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for your many expressions of concern and sympathy at the time of our son’s tragic death.  Thru prayer, cards, flowers, meals and other acts of kindness you have shown what it means to be supported by the body of Christ. Please continue to pray for us on our journey thru the weeks and months ahead.

-Gord, Marcia & Lexi Cappendyk

Ambrosia Phillips

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Christmas season we plan to again bless those in our community.  Please see the link below for more information about buying a Christmas gift this year!   

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4FAFAB2AA2FA7-webless

Do you have extra boxes? We are in need of boxes to hand out food from Feeding America!  Please contact Sue Mellema or drop them off at the church office!

Advent bags and the devotionals will be available for pick up on Sunday, November 29 from 10-4 or on Monday and Tuesday, November 30 and December 1 from 8:30-4:00.  There will be a table located outside the North entrance and you can just grab the bag or envelope with your name on it!     

If you did not sign up for and Advent bag you can follow the link below and print out the devotional for you to use with your family at home!

Jesse Tree: God’s Big Advent Story devotional

YOUTH

We are taking a break from all youth group activities and meetings due to the strong increase of COVID cases.  We will resume our normal schedule once things settle down and it becomes safe for us to get together.  We are looking forward to gathering again soon, but for now, be safe and know we miss you!

THIS WEEK

TODAY – 11/29

  9:40 AM   Morning Worship

10:00 AM   Advent Bag Pickup

MONDAY – 11/30

  8:30-4:00PM  Advent Bag Pickup

  6:30 PM   Divorce Care

  7:00 PM  Men’s Group

TUESDAY – 12/1

  8:30-4:00PM  Advent Bag Pickup    

  6:30 PM   Divorce Care

  7:00 PM  Men’s Group         

WEDNESDAY – 12/2

  6:30 AM   Men’s Bible Study

  8:00 AM   Men’s Life – New Beg

  7:00pm   Council

NEXT SUNDAY – 12/6

  9:40 AM   Morning Worship