Our Congratulations To -- Jim and June Packer

Jim and June Packer who will be celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 23.

Emma Brouwer

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

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 will be evaluating the health of the baby on July 14.  Please pray for an ongoing healthy pregnancy.

Spenser Brower

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

Local farmers covet your prayers for immediate and ongoing precipitation as they struggle to irrigate their crops and plants.  

Stacey Nederveld

Stacey Nederveld was admitted to Zeeland Community Hospital on Sunday evening, July 12, with severe abdominal pain.  Please pray that surgery is not required as she is currently receiving treatment for an obstruction.

Our Christian Sympathy To -- Deb and Cal Karsten

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.

Our Christian Sympathy To -- Family and Friends of Ken DeVree

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.  Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 14, from 6:00-8:00P at the VanderLaan Funeral Home.  The service will begin at 11:00A on Wednesday, July 15, at the funeral home; an additional hour of visitation will precede the service.

1613 Men's Conference

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.

Our Christian Sympathy To -- Wendy King

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).

Jeanette DeRoo

Jeanette DeRoo appreciates your prayers as she anticipates becoming a resident of a local care facility.  Please keep Jeanette and Bern in your prayers throughout this period of transition.

Our Christian Sympathy To — Katie and Daryl Heyboer

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.

Faith Smit

Faith Smit will undergo outpatient surgery on Thursday, July 16, at the OAM Surgical Center.  Doctors will be repositioning the left ulnar nerve while also performing carpal tunnel surgery on her left wrist.

Marlynne Goeman

Marlynne Goeman returned home on Tuesday, July 7, following rehabilitative care after a spinal ablation for a ruptured disc.

Our Christian Sympathy To -- Jenni and Brad Gamby

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. 

Jonathan Koster

Jonathan Koster underwent an outpatient endoscopy on Tuesday, July 7, to address complications with his throat.  Please pray for a clear course of treatment.

Lois Groothuis

Lois Groothuis (Friend at Home) will undergo a series of scans on Thursday, July 9, to determine if surgery is necessary for an earlier break to her knee cap.

Our Christian Sympathy To -- Family of Ruth Bolhuis

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.

Our Christian Sympathy To — Family and Friends of Harv Meeusen

We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Harv Meeusen (Friend at Home).  Harv passed away on Thursday, June 25. 

Our Congratulations To -- Harold and Jan Zwyghuizen

Harold and Jan Zwyghuizen as they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Monday, June 29.