Countless men and women have served within the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. 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.
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
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 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.
Lloyd Bekkering (Friend at Home) remains hospitalized at U of M Health West/Metro Hospital; he is receiving treatment and care for pneumonia.
Jayne Search underwent back surgeries on November 2 and 4. She is expected to return home on November 10. Please pray for ongoing healing and pain management.
Jodi VanWienen will undergo surgery on November 11 to implant a spinal cord stimulator. Please pray for successful surgery and pain management.
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 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 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.
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.
Congratulations to Chelsea Eisen and Zach Feenstra who will be united in Christian marriage on November 7.
Amanda Groenink underwent double eye surgery on November 6.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Emily and Brian Duimstra (Dylan, Cody, and Gavin) upon the passing of Emily's father, Calvin Palmbos, on Tuesday, October 20.
Kel and Angie Wabeke as they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on October 28.
