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The Weekly: 10.14.2026

Welcome to The Weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Today!!! Wednesday Night Church: Week 5 - We’re excited to see all the kids again tonight at 6:30 PM! As a reminder, please head to the Student Ministry Center on the lower level upon arrival, where our team will guide your kids to their classrooms (ages 2 & 3 go directly to Room #204). This Week’s Memory Verse: Psalm 84:4 “Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.” Kids be ready to recite your memory verse to your leaders tonight Tonight is Crazy Hat Night, so pull out those hats, decorate it to make it crazy or make your own hat with stuff around the house. See you all tonight! Important Note: If you haven’t registered your child yet, or if you are bringing a friend, all children must be registered prior to checking in. You can complete the quick online registration by clicking on the link below.Please Register Your Child/ren HerePsalm 84 Song HerePsalm 84 Thursday, October 15th Fall Garland Night - Ladies’ Fall Garland Night is finally here! If you signed up, we look forward to seeing you tonight. If you didn't get a chance to register but would love to join in on the fun, give the church office a quick call or email to check for remaining open spots! Friday, October 16th Office is Closed - If you have an emergency and need a pastor please call 616.741.1399 Living Out "Love Your Neighbor" | Partnering with Single MOMM - As a church family, we’ve been focusing on what it truly means to Love Your Neighbor—not just in words, but through action. We have an exciting upcoming opportunity to do just that! We are partnering with Single MOMM, a fantastic ministry dedicated to serving and uplifting single moms in our community. This is a wonderful chance for us to care for their children, and show them the love of Christ in a tangible, practical way. Even if you can only help a few nights, please sign up by clicking the Volunteer button below.Volunteer Saturday, October 17th No Scheduled Events - View our full calendar HERE to see what's coming up! Sunday, October 18th Today is Jerry DeHaan’s 100th Birthday! - If you think of it drop her a note in the mail to wish her a Happy Birthday! Prayer Meeting – Join us in Room #206 at 9:15 AM for a brief time of prayer together! Everyone is welcome. Worship Service - Join us at 9:30 AM in person or online. Second Hour - These gatherings help you get plugged into smaller communities to connect and grow in God's Word. Unsure which class to join? Check out the full list HERE. The fall quarter runs from September 13 to November 22 Young Adult Women’s Bible Study - Looking for authentic community and a deeper connection to God's Word? Join other young adult women every Sunday evening at 5:00 PM in Room #201. This is a casual, welcoming space dedicated to studying Scripture together and growing in community. Grab a friend and we'll see you there! Real Life 9–12 - We’re back in the Student Ministry Center tonight from 6:00–7:30 PM! Join us for our regular Sunday night gathering, and small group time. See you there! Monday, October 19th Women’s Bible Study: Our study through the book of Philippians meets today, at 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing everyone as we continue studying God’s Word together! Tuesday, October 20th No Scheduled Events - View our full calendar HERE to see what's coming up! Upcoming Events New events are being added frequently, so make sure you are checking the events page to know what’s going on this summer!See All of Our Upcoming Events!New here? We'd love to connect. Big Life Movie Night - Calling all 2nd – 4th graders, join us for a fun movie night! 242 Men’s Breakfast - Men, let’s gather for community, encouragement and good food! Sign-up today! Ignite: 7th & 8th Grade Retreat - We are headed to Lake Ann for a fall retreat! This Week's Message Are you trying to earn your way to God or trusting the One who made a way? In this message from Romans 9 and 10, we confront the futility of law-based righteousness and discover the freedom of faith in Jesus. Religious effort, moral performace, and even sincere zeal cannot save us. Only the Messiah Jesus can. Paul shows that Jesus is the goal and fulfillment of the law--the substitionary sacrifice who offers once-for-all forgiveness. To some, He is a stumbling stone. To all who believe, He is the living foundation of a transformed life. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or have been following Jesus for years, this is a powerful call to stop striving in human strength and start trusting in Jesus. To see the video testimony that was shown right before this teaching, visit: HERE Jeremy Cobb | Romans 9.30–10.13 In case you missed it or would like to listen again you can watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here are some things that you could be praying about: 🙏 The Family — Pray for our pastors and leaders within the church. 🙏 The Neighborhood — Pray for our local community, schools, and non-believers. 🙏 The Nations — Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ around the globe. Submit your own prayer request here. Giving Your generosity makes our work possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Quick Update on Card Processing Fees: Starting October 2026, processing fees for debit and credit cards will adjust slightly from 1.9% to 2.3%. 100% Goes to Ministry: As always, donors cover processing fees, so the church never loses a penny of your donation. Our giving platform is not adding a percentage fee or keeping any part of the increase. Fee-Free Alternative: Bank account (ACH) giving is not changing and remains a flat rate of $0.25 per transaction with zero percentage fee. You can update your payment method anytime in your giving account!Click Here to Give Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Morning Worship: Sunday at 9:30 AM 246 West Main Ave. Zeeland, MI 49464 Next Week: Pastor Jeremy will be sharing “God Has Not Rejected Israel” – Romans 11.1–10 See you soon ☀️