CHURCH NEWS:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NEEDS:
We are still in the need for the following items:
Little Rubber Bouncy Balls
Yo Yo’s
Thank you so much for your kindness!!

Flowers in Church today are given in honor of our service men & women, past and current. We thank you for your service!!

November Sock Drive: This month the Sunday School offering will go to Fortitude. We have decided to host a sock drive for the month of November. They are requesting warm, adult socks. Any money donations will be given to Fortitude. Thank You

Reminder: Consistory will meet this Tuesday, Nov. 10th. If you are interested in joining church or requesting baptism, please talk to one of the Elders prior to their meeting.

Reminder: Our OCC Packing Party is this Saturday! Kids Pack-A-Party starts at 5:00 PM. The Church Pack-A-Party starts at 6:00 PM.

The Reformed Church in America has been restructuring her upper assemblies. Instead of Classis and Regional Synods, Synod has encouraged Consistories to develop likeminded Middle Assemblies. After several meetings, our Elders have joined with other RCA churches to associate with the Mid-America Middle Assembly.

Food Pantry. We had 36 families and 95 people at the food pantry on Saturday, Oct. 31st. The St. Anne Food Pantry accepts any non-perishable food items. We can use the following: instant potatoes, Manwich, pancake mix, oatmeal. Thanks for all your donations! Please place items on food cart in the Fellowship Hall by Nov. 14th.

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

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:
  • Sunday, Nov. 15th: 11:00 AM – Congregational Meeting
  • Monday, Nov. 16th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 27:41-28:9
  • Tuesday, Nov. 17th: 7:00 PM – King’s Daughters Bible Study
  • Thurs. Nov. 26th: 9:30 AM - Thanksgiving Day Service
  • Monday, Dec. 7th: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 28:10-22; 7:00 PM – Elders and Consistory Meeting
  • Monday, Dec. 21st: 10:00 AM – Bible Study – Genesis 29:1-30:24
  • Friday, Dec. 25th: Christmas Day