Church News January 4, 2026
January 4, 2026CHURCH NEWS:
Today is the Installation of the newly elected Elders and Deacons.
Elders: Brian Schurman Deacons: Bob Sikma
Jack Leffring Fred Schultz
Keep all the Consistory members in your prayers.
Keep all the Consistory members in your prayers.
New Consistory Members: Reminder – if you haven’t done so already, please check your slots in the office for schedules, etc. Thank You
Reminder: We will not have blood pressure readings for the month of January. Kathy DeGroot recently had knee replacement surgery but is doing well. Please continue to keep her in your prayers for speedy recovery from surgery.
Sunday School Update: The Sunday School will not have classes today. Classes will resume next Sunday. Thank You
Thank You: Jesus said “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” What a blessing it is to know and feel this. My church family can quote those same words. I thank Rev. Oord for his visit. Also, a big thank you to other church friends who remembered me with cards, texts, gifts and phone calls for my birthday and Christmas. I feel blessed. Dorothy Hoekstra
Next Sunday we will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. For the shut-ins, you can get a Communion Cup(s) from Rev. Oord, who will be in the Narthex today after church.
Reminder: Exiting Committee chairs please have a meeting with new committee chairs to brief them on 2026 duties, responsibilities and any current activities your committee is involved in. Thank You
Library Update: Many new books have been added to our wonderful Library. Thank You
Poinsettias: If you donated a Poinsettia for the holiday season, and would like to take one home with you, please do so today. Thank You
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.
It’s that time of year again - Please check your information in the Directory and update as needed. The directory is on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Please make any changes there.
80+ Birthday List – If you are reaching that special milestone in life and would like your name added to the 80+ Birthday List, please let me know. I will certainly add your name to this special list. Thanks – Carole
Offering Envelopes are located in the Narthex. Please find your box there.
Food Pantry. We had 24 families and 71 people at the food pantry on Saturday, Dec. 27th. The St. Anne Food Pantry accepts any non-perishable food items. We can use the following: instant potatoes, canned fruit, Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni, and cookies. Thanks for all your donations! Please place items on food cart in the Fellowship Hall by Friday, Jan. 9th.
Old Hymnals: The old hymnals are now located on the bottom book shelf in the Lab. Please feel free to take as many copies as you wish. Thank You
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
Upcoming Dates:
Sunday, Jan. 11: Communion Sunday
Monday, Jan. 12: 10:00 AM - Bible Study
Posted by Andy Moore.
