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May Birthdays
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Carey Taylor
Stacey Lillibridge |
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Jaimie Spoelman |
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Samantha Spoelman |
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Kelly Spoelman
Eunice Speet
Nathan Dixon |
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Pat Grossenbacher |
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Alma Bouman
Ben Rosel
Carl Beiser |
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Sam Carnahan |
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Shane Peters
Scott Veldman |
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Richard Taylor
Barbara Metten |
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Wendy Maxwell |
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Lorie Bennink
Hermie Kooima
Shane Feikema
Dave Lempke |
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Megan Snyder |
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Doug Smith |
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Brian Cheadle |
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Shea Anderson
Art Thiss
Megan Meindertsma |
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Pastor's Page
IN A RESTAURANT
When our Asian born son was young and he would see a picture or video in which there were Asian or African-American children, he would be drawn in. This happened frequently in the first year with us in the States. It was very clear to us that he related more closely to them than to white children. He could perceive the difference as a young child.
We were recently out to eat with our family. Our daughter is often very friendly. She likes to say "hi" to everyone who walks by our table and to patrons at other tables. This time was no exception. The one thing that was different this time is that the table next to us had a young boy.
This boy was seated in a high chair, as was our daughter. I would put his age roughly at two, same as our daughter. I'm not sure when it started but all through dinner the two were communicating.
The family at the other table finished before us. As the dad took his son out of the high chair, he came right over to our daughter to say goodbye. It was a wonderful sight to see (although I suppose when she is 16 I might not think so). The young boy thought it would be appropriate to give a hug goodbye. Our daughter was receptive, as she will give hugs goodbye to friends and family. This young boy had become her friend in a few short minutes.
For me, the beautiful thing is the way children see the world. They really bring the world together. Our Asian born daughter didn't care that the boy was white. The white boy didn't care that our daughter was Asian. I remarked to Lisa, "Kids don't see racial differences." Then I corrected myself. "Kids do see race and color; they just don't care."
I have long thought that children bring the world together. There may be more to the statement Jesus made when he said, "the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" while surrounded by children (Matthew 19:14, NIV). I think I saw it in a restaurant.
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~~ Elder's Corner ~~
For the Elder's Corner I would like to share a couple of my thoughts and experiences from the mission trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Actually I feel it started with the sermon from Pastor Dave on the Sunday of our departure. He preached about the lady who poured valuable oil on Jesus and wiped it with her hair. "She gave what she could."
I really feel that statement was demonstrated through our mission team. We helped four families get closer to moving into their renovated homes. One lady, Marcene, we helped move back into her home. The ladies of our group shared with the rest of the team how she had tears in her eyes. She appreciated all the help our group gave her through cleaning her home and garage and then moving her in. The stories we would tell each other at the end of the day were encouraging. We could see the love of Christ displayed in these endeavors. One evening before our meal a little boy from the Shueyville Church's Wednesday night program asked Pastor Tom, "Where are these people from?" Pastor Tom told him "From Michigan." The boy replied, "Wow, they came all this way to help?" Pastor Tom said, "Yes, they came to help others."
Also our group would meet during the evening to have devotions and pray together. Jim would lead us and he selected a Bible verse for us to memorize for the next night. I would like to share one of those verses I feel summed up the trip. "Each one should use whatever gift he/she has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." (I Peter 4:10) I believe this is what Church of the Saviour did through fund raising, prayer partners and sending our team to help those in need. Each of us "giving what he or she could." Thank you to all of you for your assistance in making this mission trip possible. It was unforgettable and very rewarding.
In Christ's Love –
Kevin Wiersma
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The following candidates were nominated by the congregation of COS and affirmed by Consistory to appear on the ballot for the election at the Congregational Meeting scheduled for Sunday, May 3, at 11:00AM.
Elder – Joy Flanders and Dennis Rosel
Deacon – Phil Metten and Matt Hekhuis
This single slate ballot for Deacons and Elders will be for a three-year term (2009-2012). Affirmation will be by a three/fourths vote by the members of COS.
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Security Council – Anyone interested in serving on an ad hoc Security Council is asked to contact Jim McClellan or Pastor Dave. The council will be looking at everything having to do with the church’s security, from fire alarms and exit lights to door locks.
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L.I.F.T. Living In Faith Together
April 19 was the final L.I.F.T. program for the ‘08/’09 season. Watch September’s newsletter and bulletins for information about next year’s programs. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped to put on L.I.F.T. each month. Special thanks to JoEllen Meerman for making delicious, family-friendly meals for everyone to enjoy.
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 The Scrapbooking/Craft Night
for the month of May will be on Friday the 15th in the Library.
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Friends and family of Jeffrey Clifton are invited to a Graduation Open House on Saturday, June 6, 2-5PM at Church of the Saviour.
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 There will be a spaghetti dinner benefit held at COS on Monday, April 27, 5-7:30PM by Lori Lewis. Lori is working through the process of adopting an orphan from Russia. Inna is a 14-year-old girl the Lewis family met in March 2008. If you are unable to make it to the benefit dinner but would like to donate, visit www.kingdomkidsadoption.org (put "Lori Lewis" in the designation box).
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 COVENANT PLAYERS THEATRE - The Youth Group of Coopersville United Methodist church is hosting a special evening out for Mother's Day Weekend on May 9 at 6PM. Tickets are $5 ($10 household maximum). A free will offering will be taken. Covenant Players is a full-time Christian ministry and professional theatre company, fielding touring units throughout the world. They perform original plays exclusively written for the ministry by Charles M. Tanner, in service to the leadership of churches, schools, social service agencies, community and government organizations. Covenant Players performs in twelve languages, serves in 56 countries, has given over 2,000,000 performances worldwide, and seeks to challenge people to a deeper walk in faith and action. Call the church office to purchase tickets at 997-9225.
Mission Statement - Covenant Players exists to communicate the Lord Jesus Christ through the medium of drama.
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 Ready for spring planting? Allendale Christian School will be holding their 3rd annual Greenhouse Gift Card Sale April 22-May 13. Simply purchase $25 Gift Cards from ACS to any of these area greenhouses: Countryside Greenhouse, Feenstra Greenhouse, Garden Crossings, Kraker Greenhouses, Motman's Greenhouses, and W.W. Greenhouses. Countryside is donating 50%, Feenstra is donating 30% and the others are donating 20% back to the school for each card sold. Gift cards are available for immediate purchase at the school on Tuesdays from 8:15am-10am; 2:45-3:45pm, 6:30-7:30pm or Wednesdays and Fridays between 12-3:30pm. Ralph Meyers Trucking has offered to sell the greenhouse gift cards on behalf of ACS at their store from 7am-7pm weekdays, and 7am-3pm on Saturdays. Order forms and more information is available online at allendalechristian.com. Questions? Call Jenny Walters at 875-6075.
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Ottawa County will be hosting five citizen budget meetings throughout the county in the month of May. The budget meetings will provide citizens with the opportunity to learn more about the budget and services of Ottawa County while also providing feedback to the Board of Commissioners on what service areas should remain a priority in 2010 and beyond.
Saturday, May 2, 10AM Ottawa County Administrative Offices, 12220 Fillmore Street in West Olive
Monday, May 4, 6PM at the Spring Lake District Library, 123 E. Exchange Street in Spring Lake
Tuesday, May 12, 6PM at the Herrick District Library, 300 S. River Avenue in Holland
Wednesday, May 13, 6PM at the Georgetown Ice Center, 8500 48th Street in Hudsonville
Thursday, May 14, 6PM at the Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street in Coopersville
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 Teens! There are openings to serve this summer for 12 or 19 days assisting with VBS, building homes, and leading sports camps. For more information, contact Judy VanderArk at 616-949-0344 or  . Check out our website at mosesweb.org.
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 CSC Entertainment Group is currently seeking Christian music bands, groups, quartets, and soloists to help raise money for Kids On First Ministries, a nationally recognized not-for-profit initiative working to prevent crimes and abuse against children (www.kidsonfirst.com). In exchange for this partnership, participants may have the opportunity to perform in our Sunday Go Ta Meet’n Show at the Hall of Fame Theater at the famous strip in the heart of Branson’s entertainment district. Visit www.cscnews.org or email  for more information.
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Mothers and Grandmothers fun...
When Mary's three-year-old son opened the birthday gift from his grandmother he discovered a water pistol. He squealed with delight and headed for the nearest sink. Mary was not so pleased. She turned to her mom and said, "I'm surprised at you. Don't you remember how we used to drive you crazy with water guns?" Her mother smiled and then replied... "I remember."
Little Susie watched, fascinated, as her mother smoothed cold cream on her face. "Why do you do that, Mommy?" she asked. "To make myself beautiful," said her mother, who then began removing the cold cream with a tissue. "What's the matter?" asked Little Susie. "Giving up?"
Johnny asked his grandmother how old she was. Grandma answered, "I'm 30 and holding." Johnny thought for a moment and then said, "And how old would you be if you let go?"
A second-grader came home from school and said to her grandmother, "Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today." The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. "That's interesting," she said, "how do you make babies?" "It's simple," replied the girl. "You just change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'!"
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May 3 ~ Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
May 10 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
1 John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
May 17 ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
May 24 ~ Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
1 John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19
May 24 ~ Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21
John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
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East Greeters:
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May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
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Joel & Jill Spoelman
Shane & Monica Feikema
Byron & Joy Flanders
Dennis & Pat Grossenbacher
Joel & Jill Spoelman
Dave & Sharon Hekhuis
Robert & Theresa Kary
Bud & Nancy Kloosterhouse
Doug Leep & JoEllen Meerman
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May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
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Todd & Karla Van Houten
Barb & Bob Veeneman
Glenn & Kathy Veeneman
Kevin & Denise Wiersma
Bill & Lois Adema
Dan & Lynda Anderson
Scott & Shari Veldman
Joel & Dawn Barkel
Steve & Lynne Bennink
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May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
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Bennink family
Berg family and Traci Cheadle
Bruins family
Cheadle & Anderson families
Dominguez & Ferwerda families
Feikema family and Kathy Veeneman
Flanders/Maycroft families
Grossenbacher family
Kary family
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Sound System:
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May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
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Ray Tibbe
Bob Veeneman
David Rosel
Will Rosel
Kyle McClellan
Ray Tibbe
Bob Veeneman
David Rosel
Will Rosel
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Sunday School:
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May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
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Lisa Kingma & Debbie Meindertsma
Lisa Kingma & Debbie Meindertsma
Lisa Kingma & Debbie Meindertsma
Summer Break
Summer Break
Summer Break
Summer Break
Summer Break
Summer Break
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Communion Set Up:
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May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
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Amy Pitz
Lois Adema
David Rosel
Denise Wiersma
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