July 11, 2021
TODAY
This Sunday our guest preacher is Dave Balicki. His message, The Spirit of Truth, is from 1 John 4:1-6.
The second offering will be for Mission India.
NEXT SUNDAY
Next Sunday our guest preacher will be Cody Statema. He will bring us a message from Philippians 3:1-16.
The second offering will be for Mission India.
CHURCH FAMILY
Dear family and friends,
Thank you so much for your prayers. I have made a full recovery and am out of quarantine as of today! It was such a wonderful day of being able to be out and about and be with those I love. I have learned that isolation is a very hard thing. I know that many of you already learned that early on in COVID, but it was something I had not yet experienced with being on a compound during shut-down with over 70 other people. Today, I was so happy just to “be” with people. I am so thankful to God for healing and life. I am so thankful for you! Thanks again for your concern and prayers. God is so good! Love, Christie
Dear Westend Church family,
Thank you for the love that you have shown to our sister Marjorie Tuit during the years in which she was incapacitated. Our family spent many pleasant hours with her reading the cards that you sent. We spent time talking together about what we recalled about each one of you.
Last March at the start of COVID, Marj passed away. We felt it wise to postpone her memorial until a safer time. You are invited to join us at a service of memorial in her memory on Thursday, July 22, at the Church of the Saviour, 180 68th St, Coopersville, MI. Visitation will be from 2:30-3:00 pm and the service will commence at 3:00.
Sincerely, Nick and Nancy Tuit, John and Karen Kaashoek, John and Linda Tuit
This weekend we have a group of 30 Sr high Students & adults leaving for our mission trip to Colorado. Those going on the trip are: Brendan Ashton, Gabbi Ashton, Avery Braman, Lexi Cappendyk, Keegan Kempker, Brianna Milanowski, Kyleigh Mouw, Selah Oosterheert, Lucas Quigley, Kaylee Rodenhouse, Kayleigh Seeley, Hannah Terrell, Isabel Thomasma, Anna VanHeulen, Bennett Veltema, Anika VerBeek, Lilly Weesies, Kelly Johnson, Brianna Deppe, Roger & Sue Mellema, Brian Myers, Nichole Quigley, Emily Scheidel, Ginger Shaw, Mike Terrell, Carl & Jane VandePol, Dan VanderMolen. Please keep this group in your prayers asking God for safety & that He will work in powerful ways.
We would love to have a prayer partner for each of the people going on the mission trip! There is a sign up sheet at the Welcome Center, as well as an online sign up sheet if you are interested. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DADAC2FA7F58-prayer
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Just a heads up! The church office will be closed July 19-23!
The backpack festival is Thursday, August 12th. Many volunteers are needed! Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Center- please sign up if you can! Many school supplies are also needed and appreciated – backpacks, papers, pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks and scissors. Time to watch for those back-to-school specials that are starting!
Just a reminder: There will be no Children’s Worship for July or August. Nursery will still be available! We are in need of volunteers for the nursery! Please sign up for a Sunday if you are able to!
We’re hiring! Westend is currently accepting applications for the Admin and Worship Director jobs. The job description and more details can be found on our website!
India is experiencing a devastating second surge of COVID -19 and the reports from the field have been heart breaking. The most vulnerable families are facing starvation in addition to the deadly virus along with job loss. Mission India has restarted its relief efforts and they have already distributed Relief Kits to over 114,000 families throughout India. The Relief Kits include enough food to feed a family of 4 for 4 weeks. Food included is based on the region within India, but in general, lentils, rice, oil, and milk powder were provided. The Relief Kits also have medicine such as fever reducers and vitamins. This situation has moved the Deacons to commit $2,000 as a matching fund for contributions given to this effort in special gifts during the last three weeks of July. A gift of $40 will provide for two families of 4 for 4 weeks – will you help them? Please pray for India’s people and pray they come to know Jesus!
THIS WEEK
TODAY – 7/11
9:15 AM Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship
MONDAY –7/12
7:00 PM Ad Board Meeting
WEDNESDAY –7/14
1:00 PM Cafe
NEXT SUNDAY – 7/18
9:15 AM Prayer Time
9:45 AM Morning Worship
