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