Church News June 7, 2026

June 7, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

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

Welcome: Today we welcome Dr. J. Mark Beach to our pulpit. Dr. Beach is Professor of Doctrinal & Ministerial Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer. Dr. Beach has been with us before so we welcome him back once again.

Graduation Sunday: Today is Graduation Sunday. We congratulate all of our Graduates and are very proud of you. Best wishes on your future endeavors.

Second Sunday Surprise: On the second Sundays during the months of June, July and August, the kids of the LAB will meet for something special from 10:30 to 11:00 AM. Mark your calendars now… YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!!

Ramen Noodle Challenge: The Youth Group is “Steppin’ Out” and getting ready to head to St. Louis on July 6th through July 9th. St Louis is 253 miles from our Church! We are sponsoring a RAMEN NOODLE challenge. Our first work stop is in Springfield, IL and they have asked us to bring Ramen Noodles for their ministry. Our goal is to have one package of Ramen Noodles for each mile we are traveling…our goal is 253 packages…if you would like to help support our project, please bring your Ramen to the Fellowship Hall. More importantly, we ask that you continue to pray for our trip. Thank you for all you do!

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

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.

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.

Food Pantry. We had 33 families and 85 people at the food pantry on Saturday, May 30th. The St. Anne Food Pantry accepts any non-perishable food items. We can use the following: Kool-aid, pasta sauce, oatmeal, mac and cheese. Thanks for all your donations! Please place items on food cart in the Fellowship Hall by Friday, June 12th.

Upcoming Dates:
Sunday, June 14: 10:30 AM Kids of the LAB will meet
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
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)
 

Church News May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:
We are looking for:
Dish Towels (our present stock is very low) Note request change
Boy’s Socks – all sizes
Nail Clippers (our present stock is very low)
As always, thank you so much for your donations!!!! Just an FYI - The pharmaceutical pill bottles we have used in the
past will no longer be needed. We are looking for bed sheets, cotton or flannel to be used as fabric for our projects.

Bible Study on Genesis: All too often when we look at disobedience, we...

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Church News May 24, 2026

May 24, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
We are looking for:
Hand Towels (our present stock is very low)
Boy’s Socks – all sizes
Nail Clippers (our present stock is very low)
As always, thank you so much for your donations!!!!
Just an FYI - The pharmaceutical pill bottles we have used in the past will no longer be needed. We are looking for bed sheets, cotton or flannel to be used as fabric for our projects.

Graduation Sunday: will be on Sunday, June 7th. Write-ups and picture...

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Church News May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
We are looking for:
Hand Towels (our present stock is very low)
Boy’s Socks – all sizes
Nail Clippers (our present stock is very low)
As always, thank you so much for your donations!!!!
Just an FYI - The pharmaceutical pill bottles we have used in the past will no longer be needed. We are looking for bed sheets, cotton or flannel to be used as fabric for our projects.

Update: Don Logan, son-in-law of Alice Dykstra, suffered a stroke aff...

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Church News May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026
Monday - Genesis Bible Study: Lot chose to live in the plush of Sodom. He soon moved into the city. Not a good idea. Find out what happened to him and his family Monday morning as we study Genesis 19.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
We are looking for:
Hand Towels
Boy’s Socks – all sizes
Nail Clippers
As always, thank you so much for your donations!!!!

Graduation Sunday: will be on Sunday, June 7th. Write-ups and pictures are due on Sunday, May 17th. Please place the write-ups and...

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Church News May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:
We are looking for:
Hand Towels
Boy’s Socks – all sizes
Nail Clippers
As always, thank you so much for your donations!!!!

Graduation Sunday will be on Sunday, June 7th. Write-ups and pictures are due on Sunday, May 17th. Please place the write-ups and pictures in the mailbox outside the office door marked Office Personnel. I will gladly put your pictures and write-ups on an insert for Graduation Sunday. Thanks so much!! -Carole

For Emer...

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Church News April 26, 2026

April 26, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

OCC UPDATE: For April, we are looking for hygiene products such as:
Nail Clippers
Small Brushes
Combs
Chapstick (non medicated)
Band-aids
Hand Towels
Tooth Brushes
Please – no soap. OCC no longer allows soap in the boxes due to customs regulations. Thank You.

Bible Study: Genesis Bible Study: Have you ever tried to bargain with God? Abraham does. When God tells Abraham He is going to
check out the evil in Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham tries to intercede on their behalf. Join us Monday morni...

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Church News April 19, 2026

April 19, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

OCC UPDATE: For April, we are looking for hygiene products such as:
Nail Clippers
Small Brushes
Combs
Chapstick (non medicated)
Band-aids
Hand Towels
Tooth Brushes
Please – no soap. OCC no longer allows soap in the boxes due to customs regulations. Thank You.

Reminder: King’s Daughters Bible Study is this Tuesday at 7:00 PM.

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.

Evangelism Stati...

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Church News April 12, 2026

April 12, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

OCC UPDATE: For April, we are looking for hygiene products such as:
Nail Clippers
Small Brushes
Combs
Chapstick (non medicated)
Band-aids
Hand Towels
Tooth Brushes
Please – no soap. OCC no longer allows soap in the boxes due to customs regulations. Thank You.

Bible Study: When God tells Abraham his ninety-year-old wife is going to have a baby, he laughs. So does Sarah. How does God respond? Find out Monday morning at 10:00 as we study together the book of Genesis.

Consistory will meet thi...

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Church News April 5, 2026

April 5, 2026
CHURCH NEWS:

OCC UPDATE: For April, we are looking for hygiene products such as:
Nail Clippers
Small Brushes
Combs
Chapstick (non medicated)
Band-aids
Hand Towels
Tooth Brushes
Please – no soap. OCC no longer allows soap in the boxes due to customs regulations. Thank You.

Thank You: Thank you to all who were involved with the Ladies Night Out Evening. It was just fantastic. Delicious food was enjoyed and great fellowship with the ladies in attendance. Thank You Again.

For Emergency Purposes: In case o...

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