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Worship Service Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “Worship Service”. He will be looking at the book of Mark chapter 10 verses 42-45. Jesus' followers sometimes get so excited about how amazingly powerful Jesus is, that we forget that Jesus used his power to serve. His example is our guide.

Project Antioch Guest Pastor Terence Schilstra Download Guest Pastor Terence Schilstra will present a message entitled “Project Antioch”. He will be looking at the book of Acts 13:1-12. The Spirit animates the emerging multicultural church to pray and fast; initiating the sending of leaders who plant gospel-centered churches with ongoing support of the wider church.

Unity Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa continues the “Deep Hope” series with a message entitled “Unity”. He will be looking at the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verses10-17. Most every church has an extra name that tries to define what kind of church it is. The church that Jesus calls one is incredibly divided. With Deep Hope we can move forward toward reconciliation.

Deep Thanks Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will continue the “Deep Hope” series with a message entitled “Deep Thanks”. He will be looking at 2 Corinthians 4 verses 7-18. We continue our Deep Hope series by considering how we might deepen our gratitude. On the one hand, how do we take a posture of gratitude that goes beyond just the things that make us happy. On the other hand, how do we avoid downplaying our struggles because we think we should be thankful no matter what.

Living Faith Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will continue the series entitled “Deep Hope” with a message entitled “Living Faith”. He will be looking at James 1:22-27; 2:14-19 We have often put so much emphasis on right beliefs that someone looking in might wonder if we were saved by knowing the right things.  James wants us to be clear that our faith is best seen in action.  Let's take some time to reflect on what our actions say about what we believe.

God of the Deep Pastor Joene Download Pastoral Care Pastor Jolene Veenstra will continue the series entitled “Deep Hope” with a message called “God of the Deep”. She will be looking at Psalm 104: 1-12; 24-26. When we say "deep hope" what kind of depth do we mean? Is this the deep end of the swimming pool or the depths of the Mariana Trench? What kind of depths would God's ancient people have imagined in biblical times, having never experienced a swimming pool and having no submarines to explore the depths of the ocean? The answer may surprise you. Go deep with us this Sunday.

Be The Church Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will continues the series entitled “Deep Hope” with a message entitled “Be The Church”. He will be looking at the book of 1 Peter 2:4-10. Our Deep Hope this week is that we can focus more on being the church than going to church. What does it look like to be living stones in a spiritual building? How are we all priests? Perhaps we have put too much emphasis on the worship service. Ironically it will be in a worship service that we consider these questions.

Very Practical and Very Challenging Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “Very Practical and Very Challenging”. He will be looking at the book of Romans chapter 12 verses 9 - 21. The second half of Romans 12 tells us how to put love into practice. It has some clear options like being generous and hospitable. It also digs deep and calls us to respond to hurt with gentle kindness.

Confidence Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “Confidence”. He will be looking at the book of Romans chapter 8 verses 31-39 ES I am convinced! Our faith is being sure of one thing: no matter what, God has got us. Our confidence can feel shaky in the face of challenges, but the heart of our faith is reminding ourselves that nothing will separate us from God's love.

Rest for the Hurry-Sick Soul Guest Pastor Zack DeBruyne Download Guest Pastor Zack DeBruyne will present a message entitled “Rest for the Hurry-Sick Soul”. He will be looking at Exodus 31: 12-17. We are constantly hurrying; long lists of to-dos are magnetized to our fridges. But what does Jesus model for us in our hurry-sick society today? How does the Biblical command of Sabbath reshape how we should engage in our hurry-filled world?

The Spirit and Love in Action Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “The Spirit and Love in Action”. He will be looking at the book of Romans 8, chapter 8, verses 1-17 and 1 John chapter 4, verses 7-21. Paul in Romans and John in his letter write with very different words and style. However, the message is consistent. Paul's Spirit language parallels John's Love language. Both give life and drive out fear. We will unpack and apply this on Sunday morning.

Foreshadowing the Gospel Pastor Brady Download Pastor Brady DeBoer will present a message entitled “Foreshadowing the Gospel”. He will be looking at the book of Genesis chapter 15. Pastor Brady walks us through one of the most unique passages in the Bible and shows how it points forward to the goodness of Jesus.

Come Celebate Pastor Erick Download Pastor Erick Schuringa will present a message entitled “Come Celebrate”. He will be looking at the book of Colossians chapter 3 verses 12 to 17. Think of a place where you feel comfortable and have a lot of fun without worry. Jesus invites us to that kind of life. He wants us to know that we are important to him. He wants us to live in a way that celebrates our truest self by letting his peace and truth flow through us.

Good Medicine for our Confusion Pastor Jolene Download Pastor Jolene Veenstra will present a message entitled “Good Medicine for our Confusion-Holy Disorder”. She will be looking at various passages throughout scripture. In confusing times God can prescribe both order and disorder as good medicine for us. When our holy order becomes unholy order, God shakes things up with agents of chaos like the prophets to reconnect us with our true calling of reflecting God's love by showing mercy to those who suffer.

Good Medicine for Divisiveness Pastor Jolene Pastor Jolene Veenstra will present a message entitled “Good Medicine for Divisiveness”. She will be looking at the books of Hosea 2:23 (& Rom 9:25) and Romans 2:1-4 . God's word is good medicine for what ails us. We're going to continue our study of OT prophets and look at good medicine for our divisiveness and confusion.