Digital Bulletin

Order of Worship

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Welcome | Michael Weller, Minister of Worship Arts

*This Is Amazing Grace

*Come, Thou Found of Every Blessing

Announcements | Andrew Vanover, Associate Pastor

*Your Labor Is not in Vain

Message | The Cure for Hypocrisy: True Wisdom | Lynne McLaughlin, Minister of Community Life

*Let Us Be Known by Our Love

Benediction

*Congregational Song

Make a Reservation for In-Person Worship on March 7

Make a Reservation for In-Person Worship on EASTER

Sermon Outline/Notes

Outline

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Text: James 3:13-4:10

It’s the way you live your life, not what you know or the way you talk that makes you wise.
You can’t have it both ways – either you love God wholeheartedly or you are an enemy by your actions.
God’s wisdom is seen through actions that are pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive to him, full of mercy, bearing good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
It’s important we don’t confuse intelligence with wisdom. Being in an intimate relationship with God is the only way to truly be wise.

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Giving

Offering

Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God.

Your financial gifts can be:

Made online through our online giving platform
Mailed to the church office (6595 Cascade Rd. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49546)
Placed in the boxes in the back of the Sanctuary by each door (when we meet in person)

Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.
Prov. 11.25

Events/News

News

Join us in welcoming Rob Pleune to Thornapple’s staff as the facilities manager. Ron just moved to the Caledonia area with his wife, Kara (both pictured at right), and this position looks to be a perfect fit. Be sure to stop and welcome him if you see him in the building.

Glenn Van Noord (GVN) Short-Term Urban Missions Program 2021 | Starting March 1, college students AND HS juniors and seniors can apply for GVN which gives students the opportunity to work in urban Grand Rapids this coming summer. Applications will be accepted until the program is full. Learn more here.

Senior Pastor Search | We are now accepting applicants for our next Senior Pastor.

Pine Rest Church Assistance Program | CAP offers complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) to you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Contact Lynne McLaughlin with any questions you have but you are free to start exploring.

Difficult Discussions | Our Love Mercy Do Justice team has pulled together some resources and opportunities to help you have difficult (but helpful) discussions about racial justice.

Stephen Ministry | Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister.

Thornapple Fleece | If you’d like to get your own Thornapple fleece, check out this link to make a purchase – available until March 10.

Benefit Mobile Fundraising for Children and Students | Did you know Thornapple participates in the Benefit Mobile fundraising program? It is an app you can use right on your phone and can be used at many places you already shop, like Target, Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, etc… Funds raised can be used for retreats, trips, Portage Lake, etc… If you are interested in learning more or signing up, contact Linda Winer.

Events

Easter Sunday | We’re planning two in-person services at 9 and 10:30am (along with online, of course) and we’d love to know if you plan to attend so we can determine if we need to increase capacity. Please take a minute to fill out this survey and/or register for Easter so we can better plan for that Sunday morning! We want anyone and everyone to feel welcome to come celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with us!
Young Adults (18-30) Small Group | Monday nights at 7:00pm; all are welcome, contact Shalini Bennett (shalinibennett@gmail.com or 616-516-9892) for more info.
Women’s Evening Bible Study Group | Wednesdays at Thornapple, 6:30-8pm doing a 6-week study from RightNow Media + IF Gathering, called, “What the Women Saw.” Contact Diane Peneycad if you are interested in joining.
Men’s Small Group Studies | Groups meet four different times during the week (Monday evening 7-8:30pm; Friday morning 6:30-7:45am; Saturday morning 8:30-10:00am; Sunday morning 9-10:15am) and are studying Max Lucado’s “Ten Men of the Bible.” Learn more and sign up here.
Prime Timers’ [Not]Soup & Study | Wednesday, March 3 at 1:00pm on Zoom with Pastor Remy (Meeting ID: 824 5793 6566; Passcode: 580994).
MS Open Gym and JAM | Tuesdays, March 2/9/16/23 from 3:30-4:30 – join us for open gym; and Wednesdays, March 3/10/17/24 from 6:30-8pm join us for MS JAM (gym time and Jesus). Wear your mask and bring your friends!
Pickleball for High Schoolers | Wednesdays (two slots: 3-4pm and 4-5pm). Sign up here.
Pickleball for Adults | Mondays (6-7:30pm | Co-ed, less competitive; 7:30-9pm | Co-ed, intermediate to advanced); Thursdays (6-7:30pm | Co-ed, intermediate to advanced; 7:30-9pm | Co-ed, less competitive); Fridays (11am-1pm | Ladies only); and Saturdays (8:30-10am | Co-ed, intermediate to advanced; 10-11:30am | Co-ed, intermediate to advanced). Sign up here.

Giving/Volunteering Opportunities

Thornapple MOPS Fundraiser | MOPS is partnering with to downtown Ada businesses: Gina’s Boutique and HMD Boutique on March 5 and 6. Support local businesses and our MOPS group at the same time by shopping there and mentioning MOPS at checkout so 10% of your receipt total is donated to MOPS.
Degage Ministries is in need of breakfast and dinner casseroles. Would you consider pulling a few others together and as a small team take on this fun service project? You’ll choose a recipe from those provided, purchase ingredients, schedule a time to use the church kitchen (casseroles cannot be made at a home), make and cook them together with your group and deliver them to Degage. Contact Karen Knister for details.
Multi-Generational Outreach Opportunity: Thornapple has a great opportunity to bless the residents at Covenant Living of the Great Lakes Retirement Community who would benefit from some encouragement, especially during the COVID crisis by writing cards and/or sending prepackaged treats. Get the details.