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Order of Worship

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Welcome | Michael Weller, Minister of Worship Arts

*Here for You

*Great Are You, Lord

Announcements

*Nothing to Fear

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Message | Joy in the Mourning: Five Signs of Joy | Remy Diederich, Transitional Pastor

*High in the Heavens

Benediction

*Congregational Song

Sermon Outline/Notes

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Joy in the Mourning
Part Four: Five Signs of Joy

Text: Philippians 4:1-19

Outline

Fives signs of joy:

A passion for unity and reconciliation.
Turning to God with your problems.
Controlling your thoughts and actions.
Finding contentment in all things.
Being generous in spite of losses.

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Giving

Offering

Your generosity helps continue the mission and ministry of Thornapple and even expand it. Even a small gift helps when added with others.

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

Please pray for Jan Schneider and her extended family as she mourns the loss of Phil.

Can for Change (virtual edition) | Don’t forget to make your donations for Covenant World Relief.

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.

Events

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.
Prime Timers’ [Not]Soup & Study | Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 1pm on Zoom with speaker Dr. George Marsden on “The Lasting Genius of CS Lewis.” For more details (including dates and speakers/sharers), please go here.
Trailblazers & MS JAM | Paused through Dec. 2 at this time.
TSM HS Parent Zoom Meeting with Peter | TODAY, following worship: 10:30am on Zoom (Meeting ID: 896 6149 6075; Passcode: q3mMBH)
[Virtual] HS Huddle | 6pm TONIGHT on Zoom (Meeting ID: 859 8891 9934; Passcode: 134137)
Blood Drive HELP NEEDED | Over the next year we’ll be partnering with Cascade Fellowship to host blood drives every other month; the next one is Nov. 30 at Thornapple. Learn more and sign up to help here. Go directly to the volunteer Sign Up Genius.
Advent Lights | Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4pm anyone grieving the loss of something or someone is invited to join us for a service of prayer, Scripture reading and memory sharing. This year the service will take place online, we will share the Zoom link closer to the date.

Holiday Giving/Volunteering Opportunities

(learn more about all opportunities)

Degage Christmas Store: Follow our annual holiday tradition of helping supply the Christmas Store – shop their wishlist and drop off items at Degage by Dec. 9, shop the Amazon Wish List and have items delivered right to Degage or donate financially.
Safe Haven Home for the Holidays: Help restock Safe Haven’s emergency safe shelter with items to provide safety and comfort for those who will call Safe Haven their home this holiday season. Shop for items from their Amazon wish list of items and they will be sent directly to Safe Haven.