Our Congratulations To -- Maddy Gortsema and Hunter Siler

Maddy Gortsema and Hunter Siler who will be united in Christian marriage on Friday, May 22.

Our Congratulations To -- Emma Placzek and John Hall

Emma Placzek and John Hall who will be united in Christian marriage on Saturday, May 23.

Our Congratulations To -- Bill and Sue Klemple

Bill and Sue Klemple as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 20.

Laurie Wabeke

Laurie Wabeke continues to recover at home following a double mastectomy on Tuesday, May 5.  Fortunately, the surgery provided the full removal of cancer that had not appeared in earlier tests and scans.  Praise the Lord!  Laurie will have a post-surgical consult on May 18 to determine if additional treatments are necessary.

Randy VanDyke

Randy VanDyke's postpone shoulder replacement has been rescheduled for Monday, May 18, at Zeeland Community Hospital.

Brad Karsten

Brad Karsten remains at Trinity Health/St. Mary's; he underwent a heart cath on Monday, May 11, in association with symptoms including high blood pressure and fluid retention.  Doctors are testing the adrenal glands to determine if they are a source of concern.

Brother-in-Christ

A brother-in-Christ had his post-surgical PET scan for testicular cancer postponed on May 8.  The scan will now be performed on Tuesday, May 19.  Please pray for clear and encouraging results.

Faith Smit

Faith Smit’s surgeries for the left ulnar nerve and left carpal tunnel have been postponed a second time on account of an infection in the left foot following an earlier surgery.  Please pray for prompt healing in the foot as well as the ability to reschedule the additional surgeries.

Jodi VanWienen

Jodi VanWienen underwent a lumbar MRI on Saturday, May 9.  Please pray for encouraging results within one week.

Our Christian Sympathy — Family and Friends of Eleanor Workman

We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Eleanor Workman.  Eleanor passed away on Sunday, May 10.  Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:00-7:00P at VanderLaan Funeral Home.  The funeral will begin at 11:00A on Thursday, May 14, at VanderLaan Funeral Home; an additional hour of visitation preceding the service. Additional Fellowship family includes a sister, Cornella Petroelje (Friend at Home), and a sister-in-law, Kathie Nagelkirk (Friend at Home).

Henry Peuler

Henry Peuler (Friend at Home) will undergo a cardioversion on Thursday, May 14.

Wendy King

Wendy King was emergently admitted to U of M Health West/Metro Hospital.  She underwent surgery on Monday, May 4, to remove fluid near her knee that was complicating an infection associated with an earlier injury.  She returned home on Wednesday, May 6, with in-home care to continue treating the infection with antibiotics.

Our Christian Sympathy -- Tim and Moni Sadler

We extend our Christian sympathy to Tim and Moni Sadler upon the passing of Tim's mom, Bonnie Sadler. Bonnie passed away on Friday, May 1.  A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Dennis Ilkanic

Dennis Ilkanic’s heart procedure scheduled for May 15 has been denied by insurance.  An attempt to reverse the insurance denial has also been denied. Please pray for a clear course of treatment and care.

Shirley VanDis

Shirley VanDis underwent outpatient surgery on Tuesday, April 28, at Corewell Butterworth Hospital, following a recurrence of cancer.  The pathology report revealed that no additional treatment is necessary at this time. Praise the Lord!

Our Christian Sympathy — Cheryl Elders

We extend our Christian sympathy to Cheryl Elders upon the passing of her husband, Roger.  Roger passed away on Saturday, May 2.  A private service took place on May 5.  Additional Fellowship family includes a son, Scott Elders (Sydney and Hailey), and a daughter, Rebecca and Andy Gibbie (Daniel and Morgan).

Our Christian Sympathy — Randy and Judi VanDyke

We extend our Christian sympathy to Randy and Judi VanDyke (regular attendees) upon the passing of Randy's stepmother, Donna Brower (FRC Friend at Home).  Donna passed away on Friday, May 1.  Visitation took place on Wednesday, May 6, from 4:00-7:00P at the Cook Funeral Home in Byron Center.  The funeral began at 11:00A on Thursday, May 7, at First Byron Center CRC; an additional hour of visitation preceded the service.  Fellowship family includes a brother-in-law, Paul Brower (Friend at Home)

Stephanie Riksen

Stephanie Riksen underwent an outpatient myomectomy on Wednesday, May 6.  Please pray for complete healing as she anticipates a 3-4 week recovery.

Our Christian Sympathy — Arnie Tiesman

We extend our Christian sympathy to Arnie Tiesman upon the passing of his wife, Joyce.  Joyce passed away on Friday, April 24.  Visitation took place on Tuesday, May 5, from 6:00-8:00P at the Cook Funeral Home in Grandville. The funeral took place at First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, Illinois, on Thursday, May 7. Additional Fellowship family includes a son, Randy and Cindy Tiesman; a daughter, Kristi and Joe Wyn; and grandchildren, Cory and Sidney Wyn and Andrew Wyn.

Our Christian Sympathy — Pastor Tim and Carol Lyzenga

A Memorial Visitation for Pastor Tim and Carol Lyzenga’s (Gerrit, Karis, Eli, and Nora) mom will take place on Saturday, May 23, from 12:00-4:00P at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bangor.