Ugandans say, “Thank You!” What a joy to speak with Michelle, Julie, and Val today as they “unpacked” some of their recent memories.  They are first of all so thankful for your prayers, which they did indeed feel along the way.  As you might expect, the stories they’ll tell are amazing and beautiful and very moving.  We’ll here more in …

Monday’s Here Where are you worshiping today?  I’ve had a number of responses today, from parents rushing off to summer rec to a homeowner with water in the basement.  Worshiping while and where we work is both a challenge and a reward.   Thanks for your active response to yesterday message and the series in general.  I am looking forward …

Sunday’s Coming Let’s cross that chasm! What chasm?  That giant gap between Sunday morning and Monday morning. We get it – all of life is meant to be a glory to God.  But what does that really look like?  What does the Kingdom of God have to do with my Monday morning commute, my job as a truck driver, my …

Senior Sunday and Summer Worship Time This Sunday, May 25th, we will be starting our Summer Worship Time. We will have one service, starting at 10:00 a.m. We will also be celebrating Senior Sunday. Please join us as we recognize our 20 seniors with a Bible. There will not be Children in Worship or Children and Youth Sunday School this …

Monday’s Here Welcome to life after  Tulip Festival! What fun we all had enjoying the great community we live in.  Incredible how many amazing volunteers from the church were involved in helping with the varied activities. Now back to life.  Here are three things to know this week: Senior Sunday and Summer Worship Time This Sunday, May 25th, we will be starting our …

While many of us are preparing to enjoy a second day of Tulip Festival in Orange City, Rob Vande Lune is preparing for skin graft surgery on a burn wound in Iowa City. The surgery is scheduled for early afternoon. So let’s remember our brother and mission partner on this day, and pray for Erin and the kids as well, …

THANK YOU!   Once again, the carnival workers were so grateful for the burger feed we provided them with yesterday.  Your cookies, your presence, and your prayers were a welcome gift. Sunday’s Coming Join us this week at the Tulip Festival Community Service at the Windmill Park.  Worship Service is at 11:00 a.m.  Please bring your lawn chairs along for seating. In …

From Iowa to Uganda for Christ! ** My apologies, I had the date incorrect on my original post. ** Please note the correct date of Monday, May 19th for the turn in deadline.  We have had a few envelopes returned, but there are several that still need to be turned in. If you picked up an envelope and haven’t returned it yet, …

From Iowa to Uganda for Christ! We have had a few envelopes returned, but there are several that still need to be turned in. If you picked up an envelope and haven’t returned it yet, please take a few minutes to write a note of encouragement, add $10.00 to bless the students and teachers at Hope Christian School in Namusaala with school …

Sunday’s Coming What are you known for?  What are we known for as a church? One of the great challenges the Holy Spirit is speaking into me is to compel me to more authentically share Christ with those who do not know Jesus.  I admit that, while I’m good and talking about Jesus and I’m good at making connections with …