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April Birthdays
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Ray Eisen
Bradley Maycroft |
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Jeremy Grossenbacher |
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Kyle Kary |
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Jill Spoelman |
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Zachary Meindertsma
Rachael McClellan |
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Dave Kingma |
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Dorothy Lubberts
Jill Peters
Kimberly Miller |
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Traci Cheadle
Christian Feikema |
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Lonnie Lillibridge
Brianna Kingma |
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Quentin Bruins |
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Justin Maxwell |
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Dawn Barkel
Kim Lempke |
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Todd Van Houten |
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Kelli Van Houten |
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Isaiah Vander Kooi |
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~~ Elder’s Corner ~~
by Molly Thiss
How Does Your Garden Grow
Thinking of planting flowers? Vegetables? Here are thoughts for a great garden:
Plant five rows of Peas:
Planning
Preparation
Patience
Perseverance
Prayer
Include three rows of Squash:
Squash Negativity
Squash Indifference
Squash Temptation
Add six rows of Lettuce:
Let us be Positive
Let us take Responsibility
Let us be Thoughtful of Others
Let us be Forgiving
Let us be Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Let us Praise the Lord our God
No garden is complete without Turnips:
Turn up with a Positive Attitude
Turn up with a Smile
Turn up with New Ideas
Turn up at Worship
May your garden flourish!
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Give us your feedback – what do you think?
In an effort to save paper resources and financial resources there are plans to switch the monthly Family Ties to e-copies this summer. The COS website will have the entire newsletter available and an email will be sent out each month with a link when it’s ready to view. If you do not have access to the internet a paper copy can be placed in your narthex mailbox. If you prefer the paper newsletter over the electronic copy please let the office know.
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The ladies of the congregation are invited to join us in showering blessings on Lisa and Brianna Kingma. Please join us Saturday, May 3, at 11AM in the COS Lounge for a luncheon in honor of little Brianna.
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The April Scrapbook/Craft Night
will be held Friday, April 18.
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 L.I.F.T.
Living In Faith Together
The March 16th L.I.F.T. program was postponed to March 30th right after Fellowship. Join us for a family meal, activities for all ages, and praise music in the sanctuary during this final L.I.F.T. of the year.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
There will be a Blood Drive held at C.O.S. on Monday, April 7, from 12:30 to 6:15 p.m.
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Vacation Bible School will be held in July this year due to the growing popularity of Coopersville’s Summerfest in August. Mark your calendars for July 20th through the 24th and plan to help us take off with 3-2-1 BIBLE ACADEMY! Many hands are needed to make this program a success for the community’s children. Please see the sign up sheet in the narthex if you think you’ll be able to give the gift of your time.
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Church Life – mark your calendars!
Saturday, April 26
Join us for a night of fun and games at church followed by a taco supper. Games start at 4PM, tacos at 5:30PM. More games after the tacos.
Sunday, May 4
Graduate recognition with cake during fellowship.
Sunday, May 18
Volunteer recognition with a potluck after worship.
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From the Thursday morning Bible Study:
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." "And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
God said, "You will simply call her Mom."
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April 1st...
In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate.
The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the Judge banged his gavel and declared, "Case dismissed!"
The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said, "Your Honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah...yet my client and all other atheists have no such holiday!"
The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, "Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate his own atheists' holiday!"
The lawyer pompously said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists. Just when might that holiday be, your Honor?"
The judge said, "Well, it comes every year on exactly the same date---April 1st! Since our calendar sets April 1st as April Fools Day, consider that Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, in my opinion, if your client says there is no God, then by scripture, he is a fool, and April1st is his holiday! Now have a good day and get out of my courtroom!"
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 Healing Hands Team – March 2008
Nearly every roof of each house and church was covered with a "U S AID" silver tarp in all the villages we served. The eye of Hurricane Felix destroyed virtually 100 percent of the homes and some of the churches in the NE corner of Nicaragua. Although reconstruction was going well, wood and corrugated metal are now in short supply.
The medical group worked seven straight days. Eyeglasses were fitted and the dentist cleaned and pulled teeth. Family pictures were distributed and hair was cut and styled. The children were attended full time and all patients were dewormed.
We met a local doctor who serves 13 villages on a monthly rotation. He was happy to join the team for two days and his dedication was a real inspiration to us. Dr. Alexander is a Miskito Indian and was trilingual, including English. He will follow up with the long term illnesses that we could not treat completely.
Your prayers were again felt and appreciated. We praise and glorify our risen Saviour together.
Roger Luben
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The 13th Annual Hospice of Michigan Walk & Remember
Join us for a 5K fundraising walk with family, friends, and the community as we walk and remember loved ones who have been touched by Hospice and help those in need. Saturday, May 17, at East Grand Rapids Middle School with check in at 8AM and walk at 8:35AM. The distance is 5k through the East Grand Rapids neighborhood and there is no fee for entries received on or before May 1 ($15 after May 1). Early walker check in on Wednesday, May 14, at Woodland Mall from 4:30 to 6:30PM. For more information contact Roxanne Kiesling at 356-5266.
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April 6 ~ Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
1 Peter 1:17-23
Luke 24:13-35
April 13 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:42-47
Psalm 23
1 Peter 2:19-25
John 10:1-10
April 20 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 7:55-60
Psalm 31:1-5; 15-16
1 Peters 2:2-10
John 14:1-14
April 27 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:8-20
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21
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East Greeters:
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April 6
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
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Mary Estrada
Shane & Monica Feikema
Byron & Joy Flanders
Dennis & Pat Grossenbacher
Joel & Jill Spoelman
Dean & Eileen Heath
Dave & Sharon Hekhuis
Robert & Theresa Kary
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Coffee:
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April 6
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
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Tim & Deb Smith
Troy & Tracy Snyder
Dick & Cheryl Taylor
Ray & Natalie Tibbe
Art & Molly Thiss
LVH
Todd & Karla Van Houten
Bob & Barb Veeneman
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Nursery:
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April 6
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
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Muller / Maxwell families
Pitz family & Kathy Veeneman
Richardson family
Roper family & Beka Wiersma
D Rosel family
Sue Smith & Lori Bruins
T Smith family
Snyder family
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Sound System:
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April 6
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
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Kyle McClellan
Jeff Smith
Bob Veeneman
David Rosel
Jeff Smith
Kyle McClellan
Ray Tibbe
Bob Veeneman
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Sunday School:
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April 6
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
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Laura McClellan & Debbie Meindertsma
Laura McClellan & Debbie Meindertsma
Laura McClellan & Debbie Meindertsma
Laura McClellan & Debbie Meindertsma
Summer Break
Summer Break
Summer Break
Summer Break
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Communion Set Up:
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April 6
May 4
June 1
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Marv Bergsma
Denise Wiersma
Molly Thiss
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