Our Christian Sympathy To — Bernie DeRoo
/We extend our Christian sympathy to Bernie DeRoo upon the passing of his wife, Jeanette (Friend at Home). Jeanette passed away on Saturday evening, September 26. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Immediate Prayer Requests
Our Christian Sympathy To — Pastor Shawn and Susan Hulst
/We extend our Christian sympathy to Pastor Shawn and Susan Hulst (Davis, Gramm, Hudson, Korver, and Walker) upon the passing of Shawn’s mom, Pat Hulst. Pat passed away on Saturday, September 26. Arrangements are pending through the Yntema Funeral Home. Additional Fellowship family includes a cousin, Shelli and Michael Schultz.
Our Congratulations To -- Jim Packer
/Jim Packer who will be celebrating his 92nd birthday on Saturday, October 3.
Our Christian Sympathy To -- Sandy and Doug Groenendyk
/We extend our Christian sympathy to Sandy and Doug Groenendyk upon the passing of Sandy’s brother-in-law, Rev. Steve Vander Molen. Pastor Steve passed away on Thursday, September 24. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 1, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00P at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home in Holland. The service will begin at 11:00A on Friday, October 2, at Christ Memorial Church.
Our Congratulations To -- Gerene Scholten
/Gerene Scholten who will be celebrating her 95th birthday on September 28.
Communion Preparation
/In preparation for celebrating World Communion on October 4, please spend time in prayerful confession and thanksgiving for the gift of Salvation in Christ.
Women's Retreat
/The following women are attending the Grace Adventures Women’s Retreat from October 2-4. Please be in prayer for each of them as they fellowship and grow in the Lord together: Lynda DeKock, Willow Elyea, Grace Folkert, Kristyn Hill, Isabelle Hower, Jennifer Hower, Cindy Jenkins, Karen Koetje, Abby Lieffers, Rachel McKeever, Lauren Miller, Jan VanderWal, Rebecca VanOrder.
Javyn Lieffers
/Javyn Lieffers (4-month-old daughter of Chad and Abby) was expected to return home on Friday, September 25, following extensive heart surgery at the DeVos Children's Hospital on September 14. Please pray for ongoing healing and increased weight gains.
Our Christian Sympathy To -- Dick and Diane Wynsma
/We extend our Christian sympathy to Dick and Diane Wynsma upon the passing of their nephew, Bill Wynsma. Bill passed away on Monday, September 21. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, September 29, at 11:00A at the Zeeland Cemetery.
Spenser Brower
/Spenser Brower (11-year-old daughter of Ross and Sara) has completed her second round of chemo. She will undergo a series of scans on Thursday, September 24, to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments. On September 29, she will have a surgical consultation to determine the potential for surgery in early October.
Deb Karsten
/Deb Karsten is scheduled to begin Y-90 liver cancer treatments on October 27. Mapping for the procedure will take place on October 20. Doctors will be implanting small radiation beads directly into the cancer.
Cindy Carlon
/Cindy Carlon will undergo surgery on Monday, September 28, to remove several kidney stones. She has been battling an extensive infection caused by the stones.
Cameron Turkopp
/Cameron Turkopp (16-year-old son of John and Kelly) was scheduled to undergo surgery on September 23 to reconstruct a ligament designed to stabilize and secure his kneecap which was dislocated in an earlier injury. The surgery has been postponed until October 14.
Our Christian Sympathy To — Doug and Connie Ritsema
/We extend our Christian sympathy to Doug and Connie Ritsema upon the passing of Doug’s dad, Al Ritsema. Al passed away on Friday, September 18.
Chris Viening
/Chris Viening values your prayers as he continues to discern the best course of action for ongoing health concerns.
Our Christian Sympathy To — Family and Friends of Rocky Penning
/We extend our Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Rocky Penning (Friend at Home). Rocky passed away on Thursday, September 17.
Our Congratulations To -- Bretyn Vruggink and Cade Buiskool
/Bretyn Vruggink and Cade Buiskool who will be united in Christian marriage on September 26.
Our Congratulations To -- Liv Doerr and Kaden Takens
/Liv Doerr and Kaden Takens who will be united in Christian marriage on September 25.
Our Congratulations To -- Janet Hoekstra
/Janet Hoekstra who will be celebrating her 95th birthday on September 22.
Our Congratulations To -- Lloyd Vugteveen
/Lloyd Vugteveen who will be celebrating his 90th birthday on September 21.