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March 26, 2023
Mark 4:24-25
Pastor R. Scott Greenway

Sunday School for  Students in kindergarten through 5th grade will be dismissed during the service to the children's ministry area. Preschoolers may be checked in at the Connection Counter and dropped off at the preschool room prior to the start of the service. 
Preschool Worship - If your child is participating in preschool(ages 3+), please check them in at the Connection Counter on the main floor and walk them downstairs prior to the service.
 

Reminder! 

No Sunday School on

April 2 or April 9 for kindergartners through fifth graders!

Preschool will still be offered during both services every Sunday.

Sunday School will resume on April 16.

Enjoy your Spring Break!
Praise & Thanks
  • This morning in our worship services we will be hearing a report from Cara Berghuis about her training and mission experience with YWAM (Youth With a Mission). She spent 3 months in discipleship training in Kona, Hawaii and 3 months in mission experience in the Philippines. Give thanks to God for the many ways God blessed her ministry and for returning her home safely.

Faith Promise Missions ~ Preslie Vander Wal, a member of our congregation, works as a staff member for YWAM (Youth With a Mission) and is leaving today from Kona, Hawaii for Brazil on a mission trip to share the good news of the gospel with her team members.

Address change: Jim Bloem has moved to Tennessee to live near his daughter, Jolyn.  If you wish to call Jim, you will need to call Jolyn and she will connect you with Jim.  The phone number to reach Jolyn and Jim is: 727-743- 2262. Jim’s new mailing address is:
1233 Red Barn Road,  Whitwell, Tennessee 37397.

This Sunday is week 7 of a 12-part evening series entitled Christian Sexuality. Join us from 5-5:45 pm in the sanctuary, during our usual C3 time slot, for teaching videos and discussion times that will speak candidly to many of the challenges we face in our rapidly changing society. Please note that the material is best suited for high school and up.  To facilitate the attendance of younger families we are also providing activities in the gymnasium (with adult supervision) for elementary and middle school age children.

The dates for this special evening series are as follows: 
   Mar. 26
   Apr. 16, 23, 30
   May 7, 14
Note: We are taking Palm Sunday and Easter off!
Several years ago, our church family expanded the Christian Education Ministry.  Year after year God continues to bless us through pledges from our congregation.  We are happy that we have had another successful year, which resulted in helping many of our church families with the task of paying for Christian education. 
 
Once again this year we ask that you will prayerfully consider your involvement.  This ministry is supported by our church family and their generous giving and you have blessed so many children and families!  On Sunday, March 12 the congregation will have the opportunity to make a pledge for the upcoming school year.  We are happy to report that we have made our goal each year for this ministry! 
 
This is also the day that our church families can also apply for assistance for Christian education.  Families must reapply each year if they are asking for support. The deadline is April 2. Both of these forms can be found at the Connection Counter or by clicking one of the links below.
 
This ministry is comprised of two support types; one type is for larger assistance through CSA (Christian School Assistance) where families apply and must provide financial statements for this assistance.  The other is CEM (Christian Education Ministry) where any family can sign up for assistance each year.  We also have many families that do not need assistance of any form and are not part of either program. 
 
Please drop your pledge card in the offering plate or turn it into the box by the information booth.  Thank you in advance for your participation. 
 
Click Here for CSA Application
Click Here for CEM Application
Do you have a heart for hospitality, a warm & welcoming spirit?

We need you to join the Visitor Champion Team! Visitor Champions serve once every 6-8 weeks on Sunday mornings, welcoming visitors and being a friendly face at the Connection Counter. This is a tangible way to show God's love to our guests at Caledonia CRC.

Contact Michelle Dieleman to learn more. 616-889-7712

Hand2Hand is always accepting donations. Please place any donations on the Hand2Hand table in front of the church office
If you have any questions please contact Ellen Roodvoets roodvoetsellen@gmail.com or Sarah VanRegenmorter s.vanregenmorter@gmail.com

Little & Loved Baby Essentials Pantry
 
CURRENT NEEDS:
Any Brand Diapers:
Size 4 & 5
Pampers 360 Cruisers:
 Size 4 & 5

Questions? Contact: 
Beth Visser
616-745-9462
The next book club is meeting Wed. April 12 at 1:00pm in the Common Grounds area.  We will be reading The Wright Brothers by David McCullough.

Saturday morning men's Bible study group will meet this Saturday at 7:00 am in the Roadside room.  The Saturday men's Bible study group are doing the series “With All Your Heart”.  Each of the lessons are written by Ray Vander Laan.
Each lesson is introduced by him on site as they travel the route of Israel in the wilderness from Mt Sinai to the Promised Land. The study guide is filled with scripture references to give in depth teaching from God’s Word. If you have not yet attended but are interested, talk with Pastor Merle. (616-260-2791).


 
Cadets will meet on Wednesday, April 5 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at church.

March 29 is the Thornapple Valley Pinewood Derby Race at Cascade Fellowship CRC. Dinner and registration begins at 6. Come have dinner and the races will begin shortly after that around 7:00.

May 3 is the Caledonia CRC Derby race in the multipurpose room for just our Cadets! Registration for this one will be at 6:30. Only dessert will be provided at this race.

Spring Campout in Reed City will be held on May 19-20. More information coming soon.
WiRED will meet on TONIGHT from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at church. 
ROOTS will meet April 16 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at church.

Offering Schedule

March 26 - General Fund/VIS
April 2 - General Fund/Degage Ministries
April 7 (Good Friday) - Degage Ministries
April 9 (Easter) - General Fund/Faith Promise
April 16 - General Fund/CEM
 
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE GIVING
Community Announcements

The Zion Christian School Boosters are hosting their annual Pi Run on Saturday, April 15! Starting at 9 a.m., this 5K (which is 3.1 miles, which is awfully close to pi = 3.14) is particularly special as everyone who crosses the finish line will get to indulge in a piece of homemade pie from Rainbow Grill - or other offered post-race refreshments. 
To register, please go to: https://www.runreg.com/mountaineer-pi-run to enter each participant's information and submit the $25 race fee (will be $35 if you register on/after April 14!). 
For more information, please contact Karla Suwyn at kjsuwyn@gmail.com
 

South Christian High School
Scrap Metal & Pop Can Drive
Friday, April 14, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 15, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Put your old scraps to good use. SCHS will be collecting metals (steel, aluminum, copper, brass, etc.), old cars, worn-out farm equipment, tired appliances (washing machines, dryers, water heaters, etc.), used car and equipment batteries, electrical wiring, stripped or unstripped copper wire, and tools. Extra manpower and equipment will be available to assist during drop-off in the parking lot behind the baseball fields. (7979 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Byron Center)

Proceeds will benefit Tuition Assistance at SCHS. If you would like to help or have any questions, please call Sandy Dobbs (455-3210 x110).

The Christian Reformed Conference Grounds in Grand Haven, Michigan (12253 Lake Shore Drive) would like to invite you to join them for our Trusting in God's Faithfulness Fundraiser Dinner Concert.  Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 22, 2023 for our annual spring fundraiser event! The evening will begin at 5:15 pm with punchbowl, followed by a delicious dinner at 5:30 pm. After dinner, sit back and enjoy Trusting in God's Faithfulness! This will be your opportunity to bless the Conference Grounds ministry with your one time donation, or pledge to be paid by the end of the year. The cost for the dinner is $20 per person, reservations are needed for this event and seating is limited so give a call to reserve and pay for your seat (s)! 616-842-4478.
 


 

Want to learn more about Caledonia CRC? 
CLICK HERE to fill out our Digital Connection Card!

Let us know how we can serve you! 
CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
9957 Cherry Valley Ave. SE  ~  Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-1512
WEBSITE: caledoniacrc.org
EMAIL: info@caledoniacrc.org

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