(Updated January 16)
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JOIN US THIS COMING SUNDAY (18TH) MORNING AFTER WORSHIP! OUR CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN LIFE ISSUES class meets weekly, 10:50-11:50am on Sundays in the Chapel. This Sunday, January 18, Rev. Ken Baker from the Colossian Forum will present “Engaging Politics with a Kingdom Posture.” A sample of the One Anothering class discussion guide will be available for viewing in this CCLI class. See Lori Baker following the class.
SUNDAY (18TH) IS THE LAST DAY TO JOIN! THE NAV 2:7 GROWING STRONG IN GOD’S FAMILY: ROOTED AND BUILT UP IN HIM GROUP meets through April 19 in Room 165-166 from10:45-11:45am. Your walk with God will be strengthened through enriching Bible study and group interaction, Scripture memory, learning ways to meditate on Scripture, and more. You can just show up today! After today the group will no longer be accepting new people.
SUNDAY MORNING SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS: Head to the classrooms in the youth wing immediately following worship where your teachers will be waiting for you.
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: Are you interested in participating in the selection of our next class of church lay leaders? If so, would you consider volunteering to serve on the Nominations Committee? Consistory is seeking six volunteers from the congregation to serve as partners in the nomination and selection process for the upcoming fiscal year. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Beth Smith at beths@christmemorial.org
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER from 5 to 6pm in the Gathering Place. Menu: chicken tenders and mac and cheese.
THE SHARED TABLE (FORMERLY DINE WITH NINE): Would you enjoy sharing a meal with others in our church family in order to get to know them better and grow in real relationships across the generations? Go to Kiosk 2 and sign up. Those willing to host will choose the date and time.
FREEZER MEAL MINISTRY: Throughout the week the Care Team delivers freezer meals to those who find themselves in difficult situations. Their inventory is running low so would you consider picking up some containers at the Care Kiosk or in the church office and fill them with meals? Contact Doris (dorisvk@christmemorial.org or 616-796-3342) with questions
GUYS NIGHT OUT: We’re meeting this week Thursday, January 22, 6:00pm, at Gateway Mission’s brand new men’s shelter located at 643 S. Waverly Road in Holland. Dinner will be provided! Invite a friend to join us! RSVP to Paul 616-291- 5494, Brad 616-318-4426, or Doug 616-283-0545.
INFORMATION ON ALL ADULT STUDY AND GROUP OFFERINGS FOR 2026 can be found at the Discipleship Kiosk. Questions or to sign up: Contact Lori at lorib@christmemorial.org or 796-3361.
THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR ONE ANOTHERING. Let’s choose each other in a politically divided world. This Colossian Forum group isn’t about changing your political position, but it will help you to learn how to acknowledge other’s differing beliefs and still be in relationship with them. Wednesdays, January 21 – March 18, 6-7:30pm (Room 162-163). Sign up at the Discipleship kiosk or by email to lorib@christmemorial.org. Advance sign-up is needed! Group size is limited!
SIGN UP TODAY TO BE PART OF THE LIFE OF PETER: LEARNING TO BE LIKE JESUS Meeting Wednesday nights, February 4 – March 18, 6-7:30pm in Room 166. Led by Deb Skirnski and Pastor Judy Nelson, there will be opportunities to engage God’s Word deeply, listen, ask questions, pray for each other, and share our Christian walk. If you are looking for a Bible Study that is simple yet meaningful, this is for you! Sign up at the Discipleship Kiosk or by email to lorib@christmemorial.org. Advance sign-up is helpful!
IF YOU APPRECIATE RAY VANDERLAAN STUDIES, JOIN FRIENDS IN CHRIST on Sundays from 10:45-11:45am in Room 167. They just started watching and discussing Ray’s video-based study “Discipleship.” The Friends in Christ group is always open and welcoming to new people joining them! Questions: Contact Lori at lorib@christmemorial.org or 616- 796-3361 or Judie Zylman, the group coordinator.
SIGN UP TODAY TO BE PART OF THE ABC’S OF HOSPITALITY: A NEW APPROACH TO GOSPEL-TELLING led by guest teacher, Rev. Keith Doornbos. One of our values is being a welcoming, hospitable church. This class explores a new way of connecting with those who are on a journey to know God that is Spirit- shaped and relationally driven. Meeting Sunday mornings, 10:45-11:45am, February 1 – March 1 (4 sessions) in Room 169. Sign up at the Discipleship Kiosk or by email to lo- rib@christmemorial.org. Advance sign-up is helpful!
GROWING YOUNG/FUTURE-FOCUSED CHURCH BOOKS: If you pre-ordered one or both of these books, stop by the Info Center or the church office to pick them up. Cost: Growing Young -$12; Future-Focused Church-$14.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: Middle schoolers, find your leaders on Wednesdays at 6pm in the youth center for a time of learning and also some fun activities.
HIGH SCHOOL WINTER BLAST: From Friday evening until this afternoon, a group of CMC high schoolers and their leaders will be at Grace Adventures for “winter blast.” We pray for safety and a time of winter fun and enrichment. NO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT: Due to the winter retreat.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP—CAN YOU HELP? The high school youth group meets Sunday from 6:30-8pm in the youth center. Would you be willing to provide a meal for about 12 students and/or teach a brief lesson or share your personal testimony with the group? We want our young people to know how much we value and love them. If you are willing to help, contact Doris (dorisvk@christmemorial.org or 616-796-3342)
KIDS HOPE USA: January is Mentor Appreciation Month! We are so thankful for our 65 mentors who show up each week at Holland West to be a positive, enthusiastic role model and friend to our students. Thank you for doing something with purpose and significance!
NEXT FREE NON-CERTIFIED HEARTSAVER CLASSES: When you,your neighbor, or a family member experience a sudden cardiac arrest, by learning CPR you can improve their chances of survival. CMC is offering a 90-minute class where you will learn hands -only adults, child, and infant CPR; how to use an AED; and how to re- lieve choking. Class Options: Tuesday, January 20, 10-11:30am, Room 167; Wednesday, March 25, chapel, 6-7:30pm; Wednes- day, April 22, 6-7:30pm, Room 168; Tuesday, May 19, 10- 11:30am, Room 167. Register at the Care Kiosk or contact Doris (dorisvk@christmemorial.org).
CALVIN JANUARY SERIES: CMC is taking a hiatus from hosting the series this year. We will consider it again for 2027. You may still attend through the following means: Evergreen Com- mons is a remote site or Anyone can watch virtually. If you go to Calvin University’s, calvin.edu/January-series, there is a button to register at the top. This allows you to receive a unique link to their inbox each day of the series so you can watch from your own personal device.
FOOD ITEMS FOR PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE: For the month of January, consider bringing canned fruit and vegetable plus cereal to the Collection Center in the mixing area.
eNEWS: Get inspired and stay connected to the life of CMC by signing up for our weekly eNews that is sent via e-mail every Friday at 7am. In the e-mail there are links for the Sunday bulletin, weekly announcements, and more. The sign-up link is at the bottom of our website.