We extend our Christian sympathy to Carole and Dennis Murray upon the passing of Carole’s mother, Coral Susan. Coral passed away on Friday, July 17, at the age of 100. Visitation will be on Monday evening, July 20, from 5:00-8:00P at the Fields-McKinley Funeral Home in Grant. The funeral will begin at 11:00A on Tuesday, July 21, at Grant Reformed Church; an additional hour of visitation will precede the service.
Congratulations to Jon and Ally VanDerLaan (Miles) upon the birth of their daughter, Daisy James. Daisy was born on Thursday, July 16. Everyone is healthy and doing well.
Stacey Nederveld has remained at Zeeland Community Hospital since Sunday, July 12; she has been receiving treatment for severe abdominal pain and an obstruction. She is expected to return home the weekend of July 18.
Sara Hower was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Additional tests have also verified the presence of cancer in her bones--particularly her right hip. She has begun an initial course of 10 radiation treatments to minimize the presence of the cancer. Please pray for the treatments to be effective with minimal side effects.
Lois Groothuis (Friend at Home) consulted with her doctor regarding a recent scan of her broken knee cap. Fortunately, surgery is not necessary. She will participate in PT to assist with the healing process.
Jim and June Packer who will be celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 23.
Emma Brouwer has been approved to participate in a new drug trial designed to reduce the recurrence rate of TNBC (triple-negative breast cancer). She will receive the first of three doses on Thursday, July 16. Please pray that the Lord uses this medication to provide ongoing health and strength.
Levi and Faith Boersma (FRC Mission Partners in Africa) covet your prayers regarding their first pregnancy. Faith is experiencing health complications near the end of the first trimester requiring her to be hospitalized in the ICU in Johannesburg, South Africa. Doctors evaluated the health of the baby on July 14. Please pray for an ongoing healthy pregnancy.
Spenser Brower (10-year-old daughter of Ross and Sara) has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma (cancer in the right femur bone). She will be admitted to the DeVos Children's Hospital on Thursday, July 16, for placement of her treatment port. The first two injections will take place on Friday, July 17. Please pray for the treatments to be effective as she remains hospitalized for observation.
Local farmers covet your prayers for immediate and ongoing precipitation as they struggle to irrigate their crops and plants.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Deb and Cal Karsten upon the passing of Deb’s mom, Shirley Benner. Shirley passed away on Sunday, July 12. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 22, from 10:00-11:00A at the Alaska Baptist Church (7240 68th Street SE, Caledonia). The funeral will immediately follow at 11:00A. Additional Fellowship family includes a grandson, Brad and Melanie Karsten.
We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of FRC Charter Member, Ken DeVree (Friend at Home). Ken passed away on Thursday, July 9. Fellowship family includes a son, Klay and Peggy DeVree.
The 1613 Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, will take place July 17-18. Please pray for a deeper love for Christ, increased faith through His Word, and renewed hearts to serve at home. Participants include: Nick Burgess, Kaeden Costen, Josh Huene, Gramm Hulst, Jeff Massom, Dylan Mast, and Jesse Nykamp.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Wendy King upon the passing of her sister, Cindy Hubbard. Cindy passed away on Monday, July 6, in Arizona. Additional Fellowship family includes a niece, Tracy and Tighe Pierce (Paige and Trista).
We extend our Christian sympathy to Katie and Daryl Heyboer (Luke and Zach) upon the passing of Katie’s grandfather, Ron Voorheis, on Wednesday, July 8. The funeral will take place on Thursday, July 23, in Fenton.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Jenni and Brad Gamby (Brayden, Ashlyn, and Colten) upon the passing of Jenni’s grandmother, Esther Dykstra. Grandma Dykstra passed away on Friday, July 3.
We extend our Christian sympathy to the family of Ruth Bolhuis (Friend at Home). Ruth passed away on Sunday, June 28. Fellowship family includes daughters: Amy and Tom Hower (Jonah), Randy and Ranae Hook, and Amber and Mike VanOrder (Meredith, Violet, and Scarlett); and granddaughters, Rebecca and Alex Ezinga (Oliver), Grace Stob, and Mara Stob.
We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Harv Meeusen (Friend at Home). Harv passed away on Thursday, June 25.
Harold and Jan Zwyghuizen as they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Monday, June 29.
Our servicemen and women value your prayers for strength and protection as they serve at home and abroad. Please pray for our nation, our leaders, and the families of our military personnel--asking the Lord for wisdom, discernment, and perseverance. Fellowship servicemen include PV2 Jayse Hill (Army), AO3 Jesse Koedoot (Navy), and LT David Noorman (Navy).
