Mary Burgess

Mary Burgess will undergo a lung biopsy on Tuesday, November 17, to clearly diagnose a suspicious spot discovered during an earlier scan.

Jayne Search

Jayne Search returned home on November 11 following two extensive back surgeries.  Please pray for ongoing healing and pain management throughout a lengthy recovery process.

Dutch Dekkinga

Dutch Dekkinga (Friend at Home) will undergo his first immunotherapy treatment on Friday, November 13.  Please pray for effective treatments and increased strength.

Lloyd Bekkering

Lloyd Bekkering (Friend at Home) returned to Sheldon Meadows on Monday, November 9, following a hospitalization and treatment for pneumonia.

Veterans Day November 11

Countless men and women have served within the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Space Force. Their commitment and sacrifice have provided the freedoms and opportunities that we experience daily. Please pause and pray for our Veterans - thanking God for their willingness to bravely serve and defend.

Our Christian Sympathy To — Mike and Lisa Post

We extend our Christian sympathy to Mike and Lisa Post (Kirsten and Kaiden) upon the passing of Mike’s father, Douglas Post.  Doug passed away on Friday, November 6.  Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 11, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00P at First Byron Center CRC.  The funeral will begin at 11:00A on Thursday, November 12, at the church; an additional hour of visitation will precede the service.

Ron Phillips

Ron Phillips (Friend at Home) was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with gout and severe arthritis on Saturday, October 31.  He has returned to the Oaks of Byron Center with antibiotics and a steroid treatment.

Susan Waite

Susan Waite underwent a CT scan to assist in determining the cause of a lingering cough.  However, the scan also revealed the presence of two cysts on her right kidney.  Please pray for peace as a course of care is determined.

Jodi VanWienen

Jodi VanWienen underwent surgery on November 11 to implant a spinal cord stimulator.  Please pray for successful surgery and pain management.

Deb Karsten

Deb Karsten underwent surgery on October 27 to implant radioactive beads directly into her liver.  She will undergo a series of scans in three months to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment in regards to the liver cancer.

Char Koppenol

Char Koppenol underwent surgery on October 19 to remove a cancerous lesion from her tongue.  Unfortunately, tests revealed that not all of the cancer was removed.  Therefore, she underwent surgery on November 6 at Butterworth Hospital to remove lymph nodes and to place a drain.  She is expected to remain hospitalized for one evening.

Taylor Berg

Taylor Berg was admitted to Corewell Butterworth Hospital on October 30 on account of gallstones and pancreatitis; she is also 35-weeks pregnant.  She underwent surgery to remove the gallbladder on Saturday, October 31 and returned home on Tuesday, November 3.  Please pray for increased healing and a safe pregnancy.

Our Christian Sympathy To — Sharon and Les Holwerda and Dick and Sue Vredevoogd

We extend our Christian sympathy to Sharon and Les Holwerda and Dick and Sue Vredevoogd upon the passing of Sharon and Dick’s sister, Janet Hopkins.  Janet passed away on Friday, October 30.  Visitation will take place from 5:00-8:00P on Friday, November 6, at MKD in Grandville. Additional Fellowship family includes nieces, Sandy and Dean Hayes, and April and Steve Palmbos. 

Our Congratulations To -- Chelsea Eisen and Zach Feenstra

Congratulations to Chelsea Eisen and Zach Feenstra who will be united in Christian marriage on November 7.

Amanda Groenink

Amanda Groenink underwent double eye surgery on November 6.

Our Christian Sympathy To -- Dave and Marilyn Vereeke

We extend our Christian sympathy to Dave and Marilyn Vereeke upon the passing of Dave's sister, Dorothy Wetherbee.  Dorothy passed away on Wednesday, October 28. 

Spenser Brower

Spenser Brower (daughter of Ross and Sara) had a post-op consultation with her surgeons on Thursday, October 22.  Doctors were encouraged with her healing and pain management—therefore, she was cleared to begin her next round of chemo on Tuesday, October 27.  Please pray for increased strength and healing.

Our Christian Sympathy To -- Glenda (Rylaarsdam) and Carl Wiersum

We extend our Christian sympathy to Glenda (Rylaarsdam) and Carl Wiersum upon the passing of Glenda’s brother, Edwin Henken.  Edwin passed away on Tuesday, October 27. 

Our Congratulations To -- Levi and Holli Langerak

Congratulations to Levi and Holli Langerak (Ellie, Logan, and Olive) upon the birth of their daughter, Claire Ann.  Claire was born on Tuesday, October 27.  Praise the Lord for this precious gift of life.

Our Christian Sympathy To -- Howard and Phyllis Boone

We extend our Christian sympathy to Howard and Phyllis Boone upon the passing of Howard’s brother, Ed Boone, on October 21.  A private service took place.