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