Mexico Mission Fundraiser Lunch – April 19

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All are invited after worship on April 19 to a lunch to support the youth and adults serving this summer in Valladolid. Please mark your calendars for a special lunch fundraiser following the service on April 19 to support the Mexico mission trip to Valladolid, Mexico. Our team of 12 high school students and 7 adults will be serving the meal with gratitude and enthusiasm as they prepare for this meaningful week of service. Your presence, support, encouragement, and prayers help make this trip possible! Come enjoy good food, good company, and the joy of supporting our youth as they step out in faith. Sign up to attend HERE.

Mower & Blower Clinic – April 25

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Mower and Blower Clinic –  Saturday, April 25, 10-Noon – Church parking lot

This clinic will teach basic preventative maintenance to keep your gas-powered mower, snow blower, string trimmer, etc., running. We will also cover some basic diagnostic steps you can take if your machine isn’t starting or running properly. Bring your machine and get some hands-on experience. If you would like to help out or have questions, contact Joel Wierenga.

Sunday Morning Volunteer Opportunity

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Are you an early riser? Would you be interested in helping to open Fifth Church one Sunday a month to get the facility ready for Sunday morning services and programs? You would open the church at 8AM and do some light cleaning and set-up throughout the morning until about 12PM. We could use a team of 4-5 volunteers to ensure that every Sunday was covered each month. Please contact Kara Paetschow or Char Bulthuis in the church office (616) 245-9247 if you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity.

Rainforest Cafe VBS – Registration is OPEN

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Volunteer registration is now open for Rainforest Falls VBS. Scan the QR code to sign up and help kids explore the nature of God this summer.

For Participant Registration, click HERE.

Seniors & Friends Event – April 14

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Tuesday, April 14, at 1:00 PM

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 14, when Rev. William Lenters will be speaking on “Addiction.”

 

Lord Jesus Christ, …..you entered our world as a helpless babe. This morning, we lift to you the babies of the world who cannot do anything for themselves, and the elderly, who can now do so much less for themselves than before. We lift to you the impoverished, the unlettered, the unheard, the unmentioned, the unemployed, the unemployable.

You were a homeless man with no place to lay your head. Please look in favor on the exiled peoples of the world. Look in mercy on men and women in refugee camps today. Look in mercy on their children, stung to see their parents beg strangers  for help. Turn the strangers into friends, and the camps into havens of relief, all because your own  people knew exile and because you are the one in whom our hearts find their true home. But don’t let us pass off to you the problems we ourselves could join you in addressing.

Shine on us, rain on us, blow on us. Come into our lives today  so we reflect your light wherever we go. In Jesus’ precious name.

Amen

Adapted from Cornelius Plantinga/s book: “Morning and Evening Prayers: Second day”.

Prayer Opportunity

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The Prayer team is committed to intercessory prayer. Lifting requests to God for our Fifth and Woodland Drive-In Church bodies and others is a privilege. Prayer requests can be submitted to prayer@fifthrc.org and are confidential to the Prayer Team and pastors. Requests can also be shared with the congregation when indicated. The prayer team is available to pray for requests in person upon request.

2nd Sundays: All are invited to pray for missionaries and other requests after worship. Meet up front, right side.

 

Men’s Ministry

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Men’s Bible Study Wednesday mornings at 9 AM
Consider joining the Men’s Bible study on Wednesday mornings from 9-10 AM.  It is a time of fellowship, prayer, and discussion of God’s Word. We are currently finishing the book of John. If you have questions, please contact Joel Wierenga.
Men’s Breakfast Thursday mornings at 7:30 AM at Anna’s House on the East Beltline. All men are invited to meet for a time of fellowship over a meal. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Brian Telzerow.

Women’s Tuesday Morning Gathering

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Women’s Tuesday Morning Gathering meets Tuesdays @ 9:30 AM.
Women’s Tuesday Morning Gathering continues January 6 from 9:30-11 AM in Community Room 1. We will be studying the letters of John. All women are welcome!  Text or call Kara Paetschow at 616-514-0157 or Jane Knecht at 616-308-5864 for more information.

Elizabeth/Ruth Circle – Third Tuesday of each month

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The Elizabeth/Ruth Circle Bible study meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM, September through June.

April 21 – Lessons 18 & 20

May 19, June 16