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This Sunday
Series Break. Message by Dan Ward.
Children's Ministry: For children birth - 5th grade. Spring Lake Campus 9 & 11 a.m. For children birth - 4th grade, Coopersville Campus 10:30 a.m.
Upcoming Events
The Church Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 27th for the Memorial Day Holiday.
Colossians Reading Plan - Join us this summer as we study the book of Colossians together. Get your Colossians reading plan bookmark in the campus lobbies beginning this Sunday or online at slwc.org/colossians. Please click here to get to the book of Colossians through YouVersion.
Colossians Reading Plan - Join us this summer as we study the book of Colossians together. Get your Colossians reading plan bookmark in the campus lobbies beginning this Sunday or online at slwc.org/colossians. Please click here to get to the book of Colossians through YouVersion.
Serving Opportunities
Steve & Jo Kilbry - The Kilbry family is coming to West Michigan for a short visit from Slovakia! We're looking for housing for their family of five from May 31 through June 24. If you have a condo, cottage, or just some extra bedrooms, please contact Jen Miller. They are also looking for a vehicle to borrow.
Barnabas Ministries -This summer Barnabas Ministries is going to be “Building Community” with a group of young women who desperately need to know that their community cares about them. Barnabas Ministries Girls Group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3:30 p.m. July 26 through August 14. Group Mentors, Transporters, and snacks are needed. Please contact CJ Bender at cjbender@barnabasmin.org or 616.748.8435 if you are interested in learning more about Building Community with these young women.
Do you have the gift of hospitality? Children's Ministry is looking for a couple volunteers for the summer to serve at the registration desk, welcoming new families. This could be a once or twice a month commitment. For more information contact Julie Stahl at jstahl@slwc.org or 616.842.9022 x 335.
Good Sense Financial Counseling Ministry - We are in need of some additional counselors for this very important ministry. We have many families/individuals who need help. If you like working with people, and are gifted in the areas of money management, and record keeping please consider joining the team. There is a one day training session to teach those interested all about the Good Sense Financial Counseling program. For more details please contact Terri Stewart at 616.842.9022 x308 or at tstewart@slwc.org.
Barnabas Ministries -This summer Barnabas Ministries is going to be “Building Community” with a group of young women who desperately need to know that their community cares about them. Barnabas Ministries Girls Group meets on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3:30 p.m. July 26 through August 14. Group Mentors, Transporters, and snacks are needed. Please contact CJ Bender at cjbender@barnabasmin.org or 616.748.8435 if you are interested in learning more about Building Community with these young women.
Do you have the gift of hospitality? Children's Ministry is looking for a couple volunteers for the summer to serve at the registration desk, welcoming new families. This could be a once or twice a month commitment. For more information contact Julie Stahl at jstahl@slwc.org or 616.842.9022 x 335.
Good Sense Financial Counseling Ministry - We are in need of some additional counselors for this very important ministry. We have many families/individuals who need help. If you like working with people, and are gifted in the areas of money management, and record keeping please consider joining the team. There is a one day training session to teach those interested all about the Good Sense Financial Counseling program. For more details please contact Terri Stewart at 616.842.9022 x308 or at tstewart@slwc.org.
Stories from Beyond the Walls of SLWC
2012 Ride for Refuge Update - Last week Thad was in Albania and got to visit the child care center we supported through last year's Ride for Refuge! Check out the outreach blog for pictures and an update!
GO Fund Update - Your gifts to the GO Fund are helping us support believers in Central Asia, Thailand, Slovakia, Mozambique, Australia, Mongolia, Europe, and the Middle East. Thank you! For those of you who are new to SLWC or don't know what the GO Fund is, check out this video.
GO Fund Update - Your gifts to the GO Fund are helping us support believers in Central Asia, Thailand, Slovakia, Mozambique, Australia, Mongolia, Europe, and the Middle East. Thank you! For those of you who are new to SLWC or don't know what the GO Fund is, check out this video.
Next Generation
Warehouse 58 - for students in 5th–8th grade, meets on Wednesdays from 7–8:30 p.m. at SLWC in W200 during the school year. Our next time together will be June 12th. Join us for a wild and crazy game night!
Warehouse 912 - for students in 9th–12th grade, meets on Sundays from 6–7:30 p.m. at SLWC in W200 during the school year. Our school year has concluded, but watch for our summer events.
High School Seniors – June 2nd is graduation Sunday. Please have your photos and plans for job/college turned in to the Student Ministry office by May 27th. Any questions please call Julie Stahl 842.9022 x 335 or jstahl@slwc.org.
College Graduates – We would like to celebrate you along with our High School Seniors on June 2nd. Please turn your information in to the Student Ministry office by May 27th. Any questions please call Julie Stahl 842.9022 x 335 or jstahl@slwc.org.
High School Seniors – June 2nd is graduation Sunday. Please have your photos and plans for job/college turned in to the Student Ministry office by May 27th. Any questions please call Julie Stahl 842.9022 x 335 or jstahl@slwc.org.
College Graduates – We would like to celebrate you along with our High School Seniors on June 2nd. Please turn your information in to the Student Ministry office by May 27th. Any questions please call Julie Stahl 842.9022 x 335 or jstahl@slwc.org.
Growth Groups
Did you know...?
Worship Ministry Partner Position Available - This position serves the Worship Pastor and Technical Pastor by providing administrative and organizational expertise. Takes leadership and ownership of the operational aspects of the ministries for the purpose of fulfilling the mission of the church and the successful running of the worship and technical ministries. If interested, please send your resume to Joel Yoshonis.
Election Results -
-Vice Chair LBA Larry Ritsema
-Community Life Representative Jan Palmer
-Building and Grounds Vice Chair Karen Benson
-Nominating Committee Craig Derks & Brad Oostindie
-Delegates to District Conference: Tana Anderson, Rebecca Antekeier, Drew/Julie Boersma, Mike Bradford, Julie Burns, Becca Coffin, Barb Dawson, Sandy Duer, Lynn Katt, Brian Klingel, Julie Klingel, Cecil MacLaren, Larry Ritsema, Brenda Ritsema, Jeff Stewart, Terri Stewart, Rich Stinehart, John Syswerda, Jean Syswerda, Jason Talsma, RandiLynn Talsma, Mary Beth Witte, James Wolff, Rebecca Wolff.
Unity Christian Music Festival Tickets - This will be the last Sunday to purchase Unity Tickets! Get them today! We will have tickets available to purchase between services and after the 11:00 service for the month of May at the Information Center. There will be 1-day passes for $15 and 3-day passes for $30. This festival takes place August 8-10 at the Heritage Landing Waterfront in Muskegon.
Election Results -
-Vice Chair LBA Larry Ritsema
-Community Life Representative Jan Palmer
-Building and Grounds Vice Chair Karen Benson
-Nominating Committee Craig Derks & Brad Oostindie
-Delegates to District Conference: Tana Anderson, Rebecca Antekeier, Drew/Julie Boersma, Mike Bradford, Julie Burns, Becca Coffin, Barb Dawson, Sandy Duer, Lynn Katt, Brian Klingel, Julie Klingel, Cecil MacLaren, Larry Ritsema, Brenda Ritsema, Jeff Stewart, Terri Stewart, Rich Stinehart, John Syswerda, Jean Syswerda, Jason Talsma, RandiLynn Talsma, Mary Beth Witte, James Wolff, Rebecca Wolff.
Unity Christian Music Festival Tickets - This will be the last Sunday to purchase Unity Tickets! Get them today! We will have tickets available to purchase between services and after the 11:00 service for the month of May at the Information Center. There will be 1-day passes for $15 and 3-day passes for $30. This festival takes place August 8-10 at the Heritage Landing Waterfront in Muskegon.
Community Events
Exchanging Cultures - We are seeking loving host families to share their family activities and lifestyle with a youth from Spain for JUST 4 WEEKS this summer. Ideal families will have at least one child between the ages of 13-18 living at home and be enthusiastic about including a Spanish youth in their day-to-day lifestyle and activities. Our participants (male and female) are 16-17 years old and are thrilled to travel to the US for the first time this summer to improve their English and experience an American summer. For more details, contact RandiLynn Talsma at secondchanced@gmail.com.
Al-Anon Meetings - Spring Lake Campus - Weekly on Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in lower level room E113. Childcare is available at the 12:00 p.m. session only in E115. Enter the building through the OFFICE entrance door (west side of the building - it's clearly marked). Follow the signs to the lower level.
CoDA Meetings / Codependents Anonymous - Spring Lake Campus - Weekly on Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m in lower level room E113. Enter the building through the OFFICE entrance door (west side of the building - it's clearly marked). Follow the signs to the lower level.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group - Spring Lake Campus - Group meets the third Tuesday of the month, 3:00-4:30 p.m. in lower level room E111. Enter the building through the OFFICE entrance door (west side of the building - it's clearly marked). Follow the signs to the lower level. This group offers help, hope, and positive support through education and advocacy. If you have questions about the group please contact Toby Vokal at 616.402.5488 or via email at tvok55@gmail.com.
Yeshi Moves - Spring Lake Campus - A workout for the Mind & Body. Weekly classes are held on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level room E116 at the Spring Lake Campus. Come get spiritually and physically fit. Yoga mats, eye pillows and blankets provided, but if you have a mat feel free to bring it along. Cost: free will offering. For more information contact Bev Daugherty at bdangel@comcast.net or 231.750.2049.
You could be a mentor to someone in need! We have the people in need, just need more mentors!- Have you ever come across someone who is experiencing some of the same things you too have experienced in life? Have you ever thought about sharing what you've learned, in dealing with challenges, with others? You can share wisdom, gained from your own learning experiences, and be a trusted guide and friend to someone else. If you'd like to learn more about being a mentor please contact Judy Mulder at 616.846.4887 or at judy_mulder@charter.net. No educational degrees required. You just need a heart for people.
Al-Anon Meetings - Spring Lake Campus - Weekly on Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in lower level room E113. Childcare is available at the 12:00 p.m. session only in E115. Enter the building through the OFFICE entrance door (west side of the building - it's clearly marked). Follow the signs to the lower level.
CoDA Meetings / Codependents Anonymous - Spring Lake Campus - Weekly on Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m in lower level room E113. Enter the building through the OFFICE entrance door (west side of the building - it's clearly marked). Follow the signs to the lower level.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group - Spring Lake Campus - Group meets the third Tuesday of the month, 3:00-4:30 p.m. in lower level room E111. Enter the building through the OFFICE entrance door (west side of the building - it's clearly marked). Follow the signs to the lower level. This group offers help, hope, and positive support through education and advocacy. If you have questions about the group please contact Toby Vokal at 616.402.5488 or via email at tvok55@gmail.com.
Yeshi Moves - Spring Lake Campus - A workout for the Mind & Body. Weekly classes are held on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level room E116 at the Spring Lake Campus. Come get spiritually and physically fit. Yoga mats, eye pillows and blankets provided, but if you have a mat feel free to bring it along. Cost: free will offering. For more information contact Bev Daugherty at bdangel@comcast.net or 231.750.2049.
You could be a mentor to someone in need! We have the people in need, just need more mentors!- Have you ever come across someone who is experiencing some of the same things you too have experienced in life? Have you ever thought about sharing what you've learned, in dealing with challenges, with others? You can share wisdom, gained from your own learning experiences, and be a trusted guide and friend to someone else. If you'd like to learn more about being a mentor please contact Judy Mulder at 616.846.4887 or at judy_mulder@charter.net. No educational degrees required. You just need a heart for people.
Resources
Counseling - If you are in need of counseling, we are pleased to offer help. Whether your need is for individual, family or marriage counseling we have excellent resources available to you. Pastor Ralph Baynum is our on-staff counselor, and in some cases we do referrals to trusted Christian counselors in the community. We will work with you to determine the most appropriate counselor to meet your needs. Please inquire about individual, family or marriage counseling online or contact Laura Bakker at 616.842.9022 x329 or lbakker@slwc.org. Counseling requests are confidential.
Food Pantry @ SLWC - Mondays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry - first Friday of every month. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a free pizza dinner, with grocery distribution to follow. Questions? Contact Tana Anderson, 616.842.9022 x304.
