We extend our Christian sympathy to Bernie DeRoo upon the passing of his wife, Jeanette (Friend at Home). Jeanette passed away on Saturday evening, September 26. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 1, from 9:00-10:45A at Fellowship Church. The funeral will immediately follow at 11:00 A.M. Additional Fellowship family includes a niece, Barb VanGeest, and a nephew, Gary and Mary Emelander.
Carol Strick will undergo back surgery on Tuesday, September 29, at Corewell Blodget Hospital. She is expected to remain hospitalized for 2-3 days.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Pastor Shawn and Susan Hulst (Davis, Gramm, Hudson, Korver, and Walker) upon the passing of Shawn’s mom, Pat Hulst. Pat passed away on Saturday, September 26. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 29, from 5:00-7:00P, at the Yntema Funeral Home in Zeeland; the funeral will begin at 11:00A on Wednesday, September 30, at Faith Reformed Church in Zeeland. Additional Fellowship family includes a cousin, Shelli and Michael Schultz.
Jim Packer who will be celebrating his 92nd birthday on Saturday, October 3.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Sandy and Doug Groenendyk upon the passing of Sandy’s brother-in-law, Rev. Steve Vander Molen. Pastor Steve passed away on Thursday, September 24. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 1, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00P at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home in Holland. The service will begin at 11:00A on Friday, October 2, at Christ Memorial Church.
Gerene Scholten who will be celebrating her 95th birthday on September 28.
In preparation for celebrating World Communion on October 4, please spend time in prayerful confession and thanksgiving for the gift of Salvation in Christ.
The following women are attending the Grace Adventures Women’s Retreat from October 2-4. Please be in prayer for each of them as they fellowship and grow in the Lord together: Lynda DeKock, Willow Elyea, Grace Folkert, Kristyn Hill, Isabelle Hower, Jennifer Hower, Cindy Jenkins, Karen Koetje, Abby Lieffers, Rachel McKeever, Lauren Miller, Jan VanderWal, Rebecca VanOrder.
Javyn Lieffers (4-month-old daughter of Chad and Abby) returned home on Friday, September 25, following extensive heart surgery at the DeVos Children's Hospital on September 14. Please pray for ongoing healing and increased weight gains.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Dick and Diane Wynsma upon the passing of their nephew, Bill Wynsma. Bill passed away on Monday, September 21. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, September 29, at 11:00A at the Zeeland Cemetery.
Spenser Brower (11-year-old daughter of Ross and Sara) has completed her second round of chemo. She underwent a series of scans on Thursday, September 24, to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments. On September 29, she had a surgical consultation to determine the potential for surgery in early October.
Deb Karsten is scheduled to begin Y-90 liver cancer treatments on October 27. Mapping for the procedure will take place on October 20. Doctors will be implanting small radiation beads directly into the cancer.
Cindy Carlon underwent surgery on Monday, September 28, to remove several kidney stones. She has been battling an extensive infection caused by the stones.
Cameron Turkopp (16-year-old son of John and Kelly) was scheduled to undergo surgery on September 23 to reconstruct a ligament designed to stabilize and secure his kneecap which was dislocated in an earlier injury. The surgery has been postponed until October 14.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Doug and Connie Ritsema upon the passing of Doug’s dad, Al Ritsema. Al passed away on Friday, September 18.
Chris Viening values your prayers as he continues to discern the best course of action for ongoing health concerns.
We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Rocky Penning (Friend at Home). Rocky passed away on Thursday, September 17.
Bretyn Vruggink and Cade Buiskool who will be united in Christian marriage on September 26.
Liv Doerr and Kaden Takens who will be united in Christian marriage on September 25.
Janet Hoekstra who will be celebrating her 95th birthday on September 22.
