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June Birthdays
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Troy Snyder
Isaac VanderKooi |
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Ray Walt |
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Allyson Richardson |
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Sarah Veeneman |
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Jeanne Luben |
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Cheri Bos |
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Eric Lillibridge
Ryan Taylor |
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Joel Spoelman |
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Tristan Tibbe |
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Rich Roper |
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Byron Flanders |
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Ann Roper |
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Joy Flanders |
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Cheryl Lillibridge |
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Pastor's Page
DROP IN
It began with a 9-hour motorcycle ride across Wisconsin and most of southern Minnesota. It was a short trek down off I-90 to the campus of Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. It was my first experience as a delegate to General Synod. I enjoyed the experience as I participated in the various activities and events. I was amazed at how much goes into the annual gathering.
General Synod offers many opportunities even if you are not a delegate. There are daily worship services, addresses by the current President and the General Secretary, general debate and committee work. There are usually special celebrations at each Synod as well. This year there are two celebrations: 30 years of women’s ordination and the 500th birthday of John Calvin. Anyone is welcome to observe any of the proceedings.*
This year the event will again be held at Hope College and Western Seminary June 4-9. It may be a neat experience to take some time and drop in on what’s happening. Want to participate in another way? There is a round-the-clock prayer support team that you can sign up for online. Enter this link in your browser http://graceofholland.org/gsprayer/ or simply click on it if you are reading this online.
Don't want to make a trip down to Holland or don't have time but are curious about what's happening? There will be much available online. Go to http://www.rca.org/ and look for news on General Synod happenings. Or visit the Synod page at http://www.rca.org/Page.aspx?pid=2059 which is a dedicated link for General Synod.
General Synod is an important gathering in the life of the denomination. I encourage you to touch base with it in some way.
*In rare occasions, the Synod must move into a closed session. All non-delegates
are asked to leave for such sessions.
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~~ Elder's Corner ~~
by Glenn Veeneman
Keeping Healthy
I went to the doctor’s office recently for my annual physical. After the whole ordeal was over I thought about the similarities of this and of going to church. I know both are the right thing to do, and although they aren’t always anxiously anticipated activities, the long term risks of not performing these practices are dismal. If I fail to be honest and forthright with the doctor he won’t be able to help me achieve what I really want; a long and healthy existence. He is only able to help me if I communicate with him on a routine basis. He doesn’t put pressure on me if I don’t see him often because he doesn’t know if I am struggling with health issues or not. If I see him regularly and stay in the habit of routine check-ups, it is better than if I rarely go, when I would be almost ashamed to ask for an appointment. Then I would fear he might shake his head and say, “What in the world did you expect?” along with a grim prognosis for my future.
When I arrive at the doctor’s office, the nurse always checks my weight, blood pressure and temperature. These routines seem like they could be skipped, but though they may not appear critical, they do indicate some problems that may be going on that aren’t readily apparent. She asks a few questions about my health in general, what particular problems I may be experiencing. I don’t really get into the more serious subjects with the nurse because although she is a nice person and probably more knowledgeable than given credit for, she isn’t the one I want the “real” answers to come from.
The doctor I trust without reservation, his word is solemn testament to the status of his profession. I don’t even consider him being wrong, his advice is taken with great reverence. He reinforces what I suspect to be true and correct owing to both his wisdom and education. My own ideas on health, both physical and spiritual, are a mixture of hope and viewpoints I have created to make myself feel good, which isn’t necessarily without prejudice. That’s why I believe many people don’t want to attend church or even go to the doctor’s office: they could be told things that may make them uncomfortable.
We come to church at our discretion. And just like at the annual physical, we know a little poking and prodding will happen, making us uncomfortable at the time, but trusting the knowledge gained will ensure our continuing health. Let’s continue both practices.
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
Mark Twain
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Deacon's Corner
~By Kyle McClellan~
AM Radio
I was heading home from work, enjoying some of the first warm weather of the year. Being never too early to start working on the farmer’s tan, I had the window down with my left arm hanging out. While stopped at a red light a little car pulsating with bass pulled up next to me. His tunes were so loud I couldn’t hear my own radio. After firing a disgusted look in his direction I reached over to turn up my AM talk radio show. That’s when it hit me; I’ve turned into my dad. Growing up I couldn’t stand listening to talk radio while riding in Dad’s truck, who wants to listen to old men talk about politics or financial advice anyway? Besides, AM radio was for people over 150 years old, right?
It’s true that we all turn into our parents in some ways. We might walk like them, talk like them, look like them, or tell the same corny jokes. As easy as it is to imitate our parents, trying to be like our heavenly father is extremely difficult. He really is our father, when we say the Lord’s Prayer we address him as Our Father. The Bible makes it pretty clear that we are his children. John 1 verse 12 says, “But to all who receive him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God.” Being a child of God sounds pretty cool, right? But it gets even better. Galatians 4 verses 6-7, “And because you are children, God has sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba Father!’ So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.” The new living translation says, “And since you are his child, everything he has belongs to you.”
As great as our parents may be, the blessing we get from our heavenly father far surpasses any gifts we can get from our parents or give to our children. Sounds better than that tea set or Grandma’s old out of tune piano, huh! Hey, even better than an inherited addiction to AM talk radio.
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Summer hours begin June 1. The church office will be open 9AM to 1PM Tuesday through Thursday.
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Thank you to the congregation for the gifts we received for our new son, Elijah. We appreciate all your well wishes and the baby items. J.D. and Sarah Anderson
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Friends and family of Jeffrey Clifton are invited to a Graduation Open House on Saturday, June 6, 2-5PM at Church of the Saviour.
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 There will be no Scrapbooking/Craft Night
for the month of June.
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From the Thursday morning Bible Study:
Happy Father’s Day to all Dads.
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad Author Unknown
Present Day Celebrations
Father's Day Festival has gained amazing popularity over the years. The festival is considered to be a secular one and is celebrated not just in the U.S. but in a large number of countries around the world including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Norway and India though on different dates. World over people take Father's Day as an opportunity to thank father and pay tribute to them. On this day children present Father's Day cards not just to their dads but also grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers or any other person who commands the position of a father in their life. There is also a trend to present a Father's Day gift to dad, most popular of all being a necktie. Other popular gifts being roses, the official Father's Day flower. Many people rue that the trend of presenting gifts to fathers has led to over commercialization of the festival relegating the noble idea behind Father's Day celebrations.
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Mark your calendars for VBS 2009! COS and the Coopersville United Methodist Church will be teaming up again this year for another fun week. Plan to join us July 19-23 for Davey & Goliath’s CAMP CREATION. Volunteers allow this week to be successful, please see the sign up sheet in the narthex if you’re able to give the gift of your time.
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Thank you to everyone who sent cards and for all the prayers for Joey when he broke his ankle. He is doing well and we thank you for keeping him in your thoughts.
From the Anderson Family
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New Items in Library
Audio Books
Where Miracles Happen by Joan Anderson
Biography
Second Wife, Second Life! by Marjorie Holmes
Christian Living
100 Ways to keep your Soul Alive by Hallmark Books
Quick Thinking on Your Feet by Valerie Pierce
The Compassionate Congregation by Karen Mulder & Ginger Jurries
World Religions & Cults 101 by Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz
Christmas
The Joy that is Christmas by Susan Power
Devotionals/Bible Study
Divine Moments by Tyndale House Pub Inc
Starting Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer
Perennial by Twila Paris
The Sweet Life by Louis Lotz
Hours of Power by Robert Schuller
Forgiveness, A Guide for Prayer by Jacqueline Bergan & S. Marie Schwan
Fiction
Marley & Me by John Grogan
Always Green by Patti Hill
Pullman Postcards #1, In the Company of Secrets by Judith Miller
Pullman Postcards #2, Whispers Along the Rail by Judith Miller
Fallen Prayer by Paul Headworth
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
The Shack by Wm. Paul Young
Fiction Paperback
The Baby Bond by Linda Goodnight
The Cowboy Next Door by Brenda Minton
Apprentice Father by Irene Hannon
Sisterhood #3, A Dropped Stitches Wedding by Janet Tronstad
McKaslin Clan #17, A Soldier for Keeps by Jillian Hart
McKaslin Clan #18, Blind-Date Bride by Jillian Hart
Grounds to Believe by Shelley Bates
A Family for Luke by Carolyne Aarsen
Restless Hearts by Marta Perry
Mommy’s Hometown Hero by Merrillee Whren
A Cowboy’s Heart by Brenda Minton
Health
Dr. Atkins’ Age-Defying Diet by Robert C. Atkins, MD
New Choices in Natural Healing by Prevention Magazine
Humor
101 Things to do During a Dull Sermon by Tim Sims & Dan Pegoda
Large Print
Restless Hearts by Marta Perry
Magazines
We have a shelf of magazines. Please take what you would like to read. If you have magazines to share, they can be put on the shelf.
Women
Faith That Breathes for Women by Michael & Tiffany Ross
God’s Promises & Answers for Women by Countryman Pub
A Heart for God, Inspiration for Moms by Mark Littleton
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Directory Updates
Please make a note in your Church Directory of the following
changes:
Troy and Tracy Snyder’s address is now:
6442 Pine Point Court
Coopersville MI 49404
837-6747
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 American Red Cross Blood Drive
Coopersville United Methodist Church
Monday, June 1, 12:30–6:15PM
Every day, about 2,000 blood products are needed by patients in Michigan hospitals. Each donation by a volunteer donor has the potential to save up to three lives. Donating blood is safe, simple and makes a difference to patients and their families. To become a blood donor, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. With your help, we can meet our lifesaving goals.
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| The Coopersville Foundation will be sponsoring two “Feeding America” (formerly Second Harvest) mobile food pantries in the Coopersville area. June 12 the venue will be the Coopersville Area Schools complex on East Street and July 31 the truck will be at Church of the Saviour. These trucks will consist of 5,000 pounds of varied food products to be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. Distribution will begin at 10AM. Coopersville Cares will partner with the Coopersville Sportsman’s Club and the Coopersville Rotary Interact Club to sponsor trucks monthly: September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8. Distribution will take place at Church of the Saviour at 10AM. Assistance is offered to people in need regardless of age, marital status, religion, race, gender or sexual orientation.
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Fathers and Grandfathers fun...
My young granddaughter called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. She asked me how old I was, and I told her, “Sixty-two.” She was quiet for a moment, and then she asked, “Did you start at one?”
When my son Billy and I entered our vacation cabin we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, “It's no use, Daddy. The mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights.”
When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, “I'm not sure.” “Look in your underwear, Grandpa,” he advised. “Mine says I'm four to six.”
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2009 Shipshewana Breakfast Club
Blue Gate Restaurant & Theater,
Breakfast 9AM/Concert 10:30AM.
Many have already started making their reservations! There are several that will be immediate sellouts so make your reservations today. Call toll free 888/447-4725 or visit www.TheBreakfastClubOnline.com.
July 3 Tribute Quartet
July 10 Chuck Wagon Gang
July 17 Sue Dodge plus Stephanie Anne
July 24 Geraldine & Ricky plus McMillan & Life
July 31 Tim Lovelace
August 7 Jessy Dixon plus Reggie & Ladye Love Smith
August 14 Jimmy Blackwood & The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
August 21 Lulu Roman
August 28 The Pfeifers
September 4 Tom Netherton
(Due circumstances beyond our control, programs subject to change.)
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 Coopersville’s annual Summerfest celebration will take place Monday, August 3, through Saturday, August 8, this year. The Bronco Connection on Main Street carries Summerfest T-shirts featuring the new event logo.
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You’re Invited to Special Events at Synod 2009
Events are held at Hope College’s DeVos Fieldhouse unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, June 4: General Synod Opening Worship
7:30PM, Dimnent Chapel, Hope College: Worship will include the Lord’s Supper and a message from Janelle Koolhaas, pastor at Emmaus Christian Fellowship in Langley, British Columbia.
Friday, June 5: President’s Report
11:00 AM: Carol Bechtel, General Synod president and professor of Old Testament at Western Theological Seminary, will present her report.
Friday, June 5: General Secretary’s Report
7:00PM: RCA general secretary Wesley Granberg-Michaelson will present his report to the synod, and the synod will honor missionaries and pastors of new churches.
Saturday, June 6: Celebration of the Ordination of Women and Address by Barbara Williams Skinner
7:00PM: The evening begins with a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women, followed by an address from Barbara Williams Skinner, president of the Skinner Leadership Institute.
Sunday, June 7: Ecumenical Evening
7:00PM: Ecumenical guests Godfrey Betha, Debra Braaksma, Peter Borgdorff, and Setri Nyomi will discuss the Belhar Confession of Faith from their own perspectives in ministry.
Monday, June 8: Anniversary of John Calvin’s birth
7:00PM: Synod will celebrate the 500th anniversary of Calvin’s birth.
Tuesday, June 9: General Synod Closing Worship
2:30PM, Dimnent Chapel, Hope College: New General Synod officers will be installed during worship, which also includes a celebration of the Lord’s Supper, remembering RCA pastors who have died in the last year, and a message from RCA missionary Marlin Vis.
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 The Bible in 50 Words or Less
God made,
Adam bit,
Noah arked,
Abraham split,
Jacob fooled,
Joseph rules,
Bush talked,
Moses balked,
Pharaoh plagued,
People walked,
Sea divided,
Tablets guided,
Promises landed,
Saul freaked,
David peeked,
Prophets warned,
Jesus born,
God walked,
Love talked,
Anger crucified,
Hope died,
Love rose,
Spirit flamed,
Word spread,
God remained.
Amen.
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Listen to What the Spirit Says to the Churches
Doing Biblical Reflection “On the Roads” of Latin America and the Caribbean
Thursday, June 11, 7PM – Friday, June 12, 5:45PM at Calvin Seminar Chapel. Online registration is available at www.calvinseminary.edu, browse to Continuing Education and the event calendar entry. Registration fee is $40.
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June 7~ Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
June 14 ~ Second Sunday after Pentecost
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 or Ezekiel 17:22-24
Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
14-17 or 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
Mark 4:26-34
June 21 ~ Third Sunday after Pentecost
1 Samuel 17(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 or Job 38:1-11
Psalm 9:9-20 or Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41
June 28 ~ Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm 130 or Psalm 30
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43
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Dave & Sharon Hekhuis
Robert & Theresa Kary
Bud & Nancy Kloosterhouse
Doug Leep & JoEllen Meerman
Mark & Kim Lempke
Dave & Cindy Lillibridge
Mike & Cheryl Lillibridge
Rick & Lonnie Lillibridge
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Dan & Lynda Anderson
Scott & Shari Veldman
Joel & Dawn Barkel
Steve & Lynne Bennink
Chris & Traci Berg
Marv & Betty Bergsma
Cory & Lori Bruins
Arlene Bubnik & Gert Veeneman
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Feikema family and Kathy Veeneman
Flanders/Maycroft families
Grossenbacher family
Kary family
Kloosterhouse family and Beka Wiersma
Leep/Meerman families
Cheadle/Anderson families
Dave Lillibridge family and Carey Taylor
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July 5
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Ray Tibbe
Bob Veeneman
David Rosel
Will Rosel
Kyle McClellan
Ray Tibbe
Bob Veeneman
David Rosel
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June 7
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Lois Adema
David Rosel
Denise Wiersma
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