CHURCH NEWS:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NEEDS:
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:
Chapstick
Band-aids
Dish Towels
Thank you so much for your kindness!!

Reminder: Bible Study will meet tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM

Welcome: Today we welcome Tom Brands from Youth For Christ once again to our pulpit. We also have plates on the back table for a special offering for Youth For Christ. Also, a thank you to Mike Van Someren for leading the service this morning.

Attention All kids – Preschool - 8th grade…Today is the Second Sunday! Right after worship, grab a treat and head to the Lab for our Second Sunday Surprise. Mom and Dad: we will be done at 11:00 so enjoy your Fellowship Hour.

Consistory will meet this Monday, June 15th. If you are interested in joining church or requesting baptism, please talk to one of the Elders prior to their meeting.

Ramen Noodle Challenge: Thank You so much for the donations thus far. We are over half way to meeting our goal. The Sr. High mission trip is coming up – July 6-9, and Ramen was the request of the first mission they are serving. We will be collecting until we leave. Thank You again for all your prayers and support.

Library Update: Many new books have been added to the Library.

Block Party: The young adults group is again sponsoring a block party here at church. Start inviting your friends and neighbors for a fun time on August 1st at 4:00 PM. More details coming soon.

Church Yard Spruce Up: If you like yard work and fun at the same time, plan on coming out on Fri. July 24th at 6:00 PM. We will be pulling weeds, trimming bushes and finishing it off with some pizza. Many hands make light work.

For Emergency Purposes: In case of emergency, please contact your Shepherding Elder. Should you wish to contact Rev. Oord call him at: 616-401-6481.

Summer Road Trip: We will be traveling to Kentland, Indiana on Wednesday, July 15th for a concert by Tasha Layton, Christian Music Artist. We will meet at the church and leave promptly at 5:45 pm. There is a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

Evangelism Station: Check out the new items in the Evangelism Station in the Narthex. There are options for children and adults. Please take and use any items as you share the Good News! Enjoy

The 2026 Flower Schedule is now up in the Narthex. If you would like to furnish flowers for a particular Sunday, please sign your name on the list.

Upcoming Dates:
Monday, June 15th: 10:00 AM Bible Study(note date change)
Monday, June 15th: 700 PM Consistory Meeting (note date change)
Tuesday, June 16th: 7:00 PM King’s Daughters Bible Study
Sunday, June 21st: Father’s Day 
Tuesday, June 23rd: 10:00 AM OCC Work Day (No skills required)
Sunday, July 12th: 10:30 AM Kids of the LAB will meet
Wed., July 15th: 5:45 PM depart. for Tasha Layton concert inIndiana
Saturday, Aug. 1st: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Annual Church Block Party
Sunday, Aug. 9th: 10:30 AM Kids of the LAB will meet
Saturday, Oct. 31st: 10:00 AM OCC Work Day (No skills required)