Bulletin 3-21-21

MARCH 21, 2021

TODAY

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!     

Cottage Rental Forms:  https://forms.gle/njMSKb4E1gfQfwS79

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!

Lily and tulip online order: https://forms.gle/tTmmRTd5Q6Eagjwf6

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 here if 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

You can find out more about our organization at www.hopeunexpected.org

 THIS WEEK

TODAY – 3/21

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

  5:30 PM   Bible Study W/ Dan Kroeze

  6:00 PM   LIFE

TUESDAY – 3/22

   6:30 PM   Divorce Care

   7:00 PM   CEMC Meeting

WEDNESDAY – 3/24

  7:00 PM   Women’s Bible Study

  7:00 PM   Council  

THURSDAY – 3/25

10:00 AM   Coffee Time

FRIDAY – 3/26

   6:30 PM   IF Women’s Gathering

NEXT SUNDAY – 3/28

   9:40 AM   Morning Worship

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Offerings   3/1 – 3/14   wkly goals

 Ministries    $12,410    $12,228

Chr Ed        $1,530      $1,538

Faith Prm   $5,145