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April 2, 2023 – Palm Sunday
Passover: A Time for Redemption
Exodus 12-13
Resurrection Services
Several opportunities to join us in worship are:
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Friday, April 7th, at 6:30 pm, Good Friday Service at Immanuel Church, 325 104th Ave., Holland.
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Sunday, April 9th, at 7:00 am, Sunrise Service at Helder Park, 3751 104th Ave., Zeeland
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Sunday, April 9th, at 9:30 am, Resurrection Sunday Service at FBCZ There will be no Sunday School on April 9th.
Youth Pastor Search
The Elders recommend that the congregation extend a call to Scott DeWitt to serve in the position of Ministry Apprentice, as outlined in their letter and job description of March, 23, 2023. A congregational vote on this recommendation is scheduled for Sunday, April 23, during the morning service. Absentee ballots will be provided up on request.
Worship Arts Auditions
We are looking for people to join our Worship Arts team. If you play an instrument or sing and are interested in using those abilities to lead our church family in worship, please contact Pastor Jeremy (pastorjeremy@fbczeeland.org or 616.772.4377) for an audition form, music, and to set up an audition time.
Save the Date
The Positive Options Walk 4 Life will be held this year on Saturday, June 24th in our church's north parking lot. Further details on the route and fundraising will be available mid-May. This is a free event and all are welcome.
New Key code
As a routine security measure, we plan to change the semi-permanent key-code to the doors by the north entrance and the church kitchen in the near future. If for the purposes of ministry, you need ongoing, off-hours access to the church facility, please contact Pastor Tom to request the new key code.
Publications available
Several faith-building Scripture booklets are available in the Narthex … Our Daily Bread is for adults, Unlocked for teens, and Keys for Kids for grade school children. All are suitable for sharing God’s word with others.
Open House
You are invited to an Open House celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of John & Judy Schout on Saturday, April 8th 1:00-4:00 pm in the church gym. Light appetizers and cake will be served. No gifts are necessary.
Movie Night in Support of Positive Options
Come join in for a fun movie night to watch the short film “Created” and enjoy a delicious meal. There will be a brief update from Positive Options as well as Shannon Moloney sharing “Our Story, God’s Story: The Gospel as the Blueprint for Marriage, Family, and a Culture of Life.” Sit back, relax and enjoy the evening while supporting a great cause! There is no cost to attend but donation opportunities will be given during the event. Casual attire.
When: April 20, 2023 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Engedi Church, 710 Chicago Dr., Holland
Tickets: Sign up on line at givebutter.com/movienight23
Sign up before April 6, 2023
Congratulations To
Michael & Marissa DeVries
on the birth of
Arya Michelle DeVries
Born on March 22, 2023
Proud Grandparents: Mark & Michelle DeVries
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Congratulations To
Don & Faye Timlowski
celebrating their 59th anniversary
On April 3rd
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Congratulations To
John & Judy Schout
celebrating their 50th anniversary
On April 6th
PRAYER FOCUS
Missionaries
Terri Rascher
Missionary Children
Keagen, Jazlynn, & Juliet
Elders, Deacons, & Staff
Jay Raymond, Project Manager
Homebound Worshiper
Pat Smith
Prayer
We would like to pray for your specific needs. Please call the church office (772.4377) or Email prayer@fbczeeland.org.
Pastor on call number … 616.741.1399
This week at FBCZ
Today Morning Worship
Sunday School
“New to First” Class
Tuesday Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer – 6:30 pm
Worship Team Practice - 6:30 pm
Thursday Messianic Passover Seder – 5:30 pm
Friday Good Friday Service at Immanuel
Saturday Open House for John & Judy Schout
LOOKING FORWARD
April 16 Mission Team Meeting
April 18 Elders Meeting
April 25 Red Cross Blood Drive
April 29 Prime Time Senior Saints Event
May 2 Versiti Blood Drive
May 14 Mother’s Day
May 16 Elders Meeting
May 21 Mission Team Meeting
May 29 Church Office Closed
2023 TITHES & GIFTS
General Fund:
Weekly Budget: ............................................. $11,841
Received Last Week: ........................................ $9,460
Budget Deficit Year to Date............................ $-21,935
Benevolent Giving:
Received Last Week: .............................................. $0
Received Year to Date ..................................... $2,787
Faith Promise Missions Giving:
Received Last Week: ........................................... $110
Received since January 2023 ............................. $6,000
Tithes and Offerings can be placed in the Worship through Giving boxes located at the back of the auditorium and at each door of the building.