Order of Worship
Sunday, December 22
*Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Welcome
Advent Candle Liturgy | DeJong Family
Reflection on Love with Joel Bartlett (video)
Passing the Peace
*God with Us
*Away in a Manger/Worthy Is Your Name
Prayer & Offering
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3-14 | Don Scamehorn
Message | Julia Sandstrom, Teaching Pastor
*The Light will Come
*Come Behold the Wondrous Mysstery
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Welcome
Advent Candle Liturgy | DeJong Family
Reflection on Love with Joel Bartlett (video)
Passing the Peace
*God with Us
*Away in a Manger/Worthy Is Your Name
Prayer & Offering
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3-14 | Don Scamehorn
Message | Julia Sandstrom, Teaching Pastor
*The Light will Come
*Come Behold the Wondrous Mysstery
Benediction
*Congregational Song
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sermon Notes
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.
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:
November giving was significantly above the monthly budgeted amount so now we are much closer to budget year-to-date. Thanks so much for your generosity! We still have a large amount needed in December to reach our budgeted giving for the full year so please remember Thornapple as you make your year-end giving decisions.
- Made online through our online giving platform
- Mailed to the church office (6595 Cascade Rd. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49546)
- Given during in-person worship on Sunday mornings
November giving was significantly above the monthly budgeted amount so now we are much closer to budget year-to-date. Thanks so much for your generosity! We still have a large amount needed in December to reach our budgeted giving for the full year so please remember Thornapple as you make your year-end giving decisions.
Events
- Christmas Eve Worship | Services at 4pm (nursery available for birth-3-years-old) and 9pm.
- Spiritual Retreat | Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9am OR 1pm | Two session options: 9am-Noon led by Pastor Julia and 1-4pm led by Pastor Lynne at Calvary Church (707 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525) in the Chapel. Learn more and sign up HERE.
- Farewell Reception for Pastor Andrew | Sunday, Jan. 12 following worship | Help us say goodbye to Pastor Andrew and his family as they follow God's calling in their life to end his ministry here at Thornapple. We will have a brief program and luncheon reception in the Community Center. No need to RSVP.
- Community Center Sports
Volleyball (contact Linda Winer): Tuesdays, 8pm
WholyFit (contact Karalyn Tresh: 616-304-0592): Fridays, 9:30-10:30am
NEWS
Meaning of Membership Class | Any time, online | Interested in joining Thornapple as a member? Have an hour to watch our 5-part online course and answer a few questions? Check out the online course HERE... we'd love to have you take this next step with us!
Spiritual Direction | Learn more about what it is and request to get matched to a spiritual director HERE.
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails - one from each of our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | 10-11am | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship; 4s-6th grade start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. Parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship. The third Sundays of the month, 5th-6th grade will worship in the Sanctuary with their families and join us for Communion. Resumes Jan. 5.
Middle School (7th-8th) | Start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. The third Sundays of the month, students will worship in the Sanctuary with their families and join us for Communion. Resumes Jan. 5.
HS Huddle | Sunday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. Resumes Jan. 12.
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
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. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
Spiritual Direction | Learn more about what it is and request to get matched to a spiritual director HERE.
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails - one from each of our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | 10-11am | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship; 4s-6th grade start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. Parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship. The third Sundays of the month, 5th-6th grade will worship in the Sanctuary with their families and join us for Communion. Resumes Jan. 5.
Middle School (7th-8th) | Start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. The third Sundays of the month, students will worship in the Sanctuary with their families and join us for Communion. Resumes Jan. 5.
HS Huddle | Sunday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. Resumes Jan. 12.
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
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. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
Making a Difference
- Hearts for Sewing | The group meets Noon-3pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The sewing group still needs donations of 100% cotton flannel fabric, or monetary donations for us to purchase these supplies. All donations can be brought to the church office or you can contact Diane Kunkler for more information. Thanks to all who have donated.
- Love hanging out with babies/toddlers? Children’s Ministry could use your help as a Nursery volunteer on Sunday mornings. Please contact Lisa Udell if you are able to help and she we get you on the schedule!
order of worship
Sunday, December 22
*Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Welcome
Advent Candle Liturgy | DeJong Family
Reflection on Love with Joel Bartlett (video)
Passing the Peace
*God with Us
*Away in a Manger/Worthy Is Your Name
Prayer & Offering
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3-14 | Don Scamehorn
Message | Julia Sandstrom, Teaching Pastor
*The Light will Come
*Come Behold the Wondrous Mysstery
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*Sing We the Song of Emmanuel
Welcome
Advent Candle Liturgy | DeJong Family
Reflection on Love with Joel Bartlett (video)
Passing the Peace
*God with Us
*Away in a Manger/Worthy Is Your Name
Prayer & Offering
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3-14 | Don Scamehorn
Message | Julia Sandstrom, Teaching Pastor
*The Light will Come
*Come Behold the Wondrous Mysstery
Benediction
*Congregational Song
sermon outline & Notes
Scripture
Jeremiah 31:3-14
Jeremiah 31:3-14
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 collective generosity has provided a strong start to the year – thank you! Your continued regular giving will fund Thornapple’s mission and ministry as planned in the months ahead. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God. Your collective generosity has provided a strong start to the year – thank you! Your continued regular giving will fund Thornapple’s mission and ministry as planned in the months ahead. Thank you for your faithfulness!
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)
- Given during in-person worship on Sunday mornings.
Events
- Christmas Eve Worship | Services at 4pm (nursery available for birth-3-years-old) and 9pm.
- Spiritual Retreat | Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9am OR 1pm | Two session options: 9am-Noon led by Pastor Julia and 1-4pm led by Pastor Lynne at Calvary Church (707 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525) in the Chapel. Learn more and sign up HERE.
- Farewell Reception for Pastor Andrew | Sunday, Jan. 12 following worship | Help us say goodbye to Pastor Andrew and his family as they follow God's calling in their life to end his ministry here at Thornapple. We will have a brief program and luncheon reception in the Community Center. No need to RSVP.
- Community Center Sports
Volleyball (contact Linda Winer): Tuesdays, 8pm
WholyFit (contact Karalyn Tresh: 616-304-0592): Fridays, 9:30-10:30am
News
Meaning of Membership Class | Any time, online | Interested in joining Thornapple as a member? Have an hour to watch our 5-part online course and answer a few questions? Check out the online course HERE... we'd love to have you take this next step with us!
Spiritual Direction | Learn more about what it is and request to get matched to a spiritual director HERE.
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails - one from each of our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | 10-11am | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship; 4s-6th grade start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. Parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship. The third Sundays of the month, 5th-6th grade will worship in the Sanctuary with their families and join us for Communion. Resumes Jan. 5.
Middle School (7th-8th) | Start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. The third Sundays of the month, students will worship in the Sanctuary with their families and join us for Communion. Resumes Jan. 5.
HS Huddle | Sunday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. Resumes Jan. 12.
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
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. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
Spiritual Direction | Learn more about what it is and request to get matched to a spiritual director HERE.
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails - one from each of our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | 10-11am | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship; 4s-6th grade start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. Parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship. The third Sundays of the month, 5th-6th grade will worship in the Sanctuary with their families and join us for Communion. Resumes Jan. 5.
Middle School (7th-8th) | Start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. The third Sundays of the month, students will worship in the Sanctuary with their families and join us for Communion. Resumes Jan. 5.
HS Huddle | Sunday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm. Resumes Jan. 12.
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
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. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
Making a difference
- Hearts for Sewing | The group meets Noon-3pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The sewing group still needs donations of 100% cotton flannel fabric, or monetary donations for us to purchase these supplies. All donations can be brought to the church office or you can contact Diane Kunkler for more information. Thanks to all who have donated.
- Love hanging out with babies/toddlers? Children’s Ministry could use your help as a Nursery volunteer on Sunday mornings. Please contact Lisa Udell if you are able to help and she we get you on the schedule!