2015-12-27: Born to You

Date: December 27, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 2: 1 - 20
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: O Holy Night mp3 by Adolphe Charles Adam and Placide Cappeau, as presented by Kent & Jeanette Terrell, Nelda Looyenga, Dave and Ian DeHaan

2015-12-25: Jesus' Birth from The Jesus Storybook Bible

Date: December 25, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 2: 1 - 20
Recording: Jesus' Birth mp3 from The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones as read by The Rev. Vicki Cok
Lesson song: Mary Did You Know? mp3 as presented by Scott and Kaitlyn Lammers and Cara DeHaan
Lesson song: Did You Hear the Song? mp3 by Lee Dengler and Adam M.L. Tice, as presented by the families Hunse, DeHaan, Jaarsma and Kleefman.

2015-12-20: Light in the Darkness

Date: December 20, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 1: 57 - 80
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: What Can I Give Him? mp3 by Christina Rossetti, arranged by Sue & Terry Barham, as presented by Kids for Christ
First Communion:  Blankespoor, DeHaan, Harpster, Leach mp3

2015-12-13: Singing with Mary

Date: December 13, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 1: 39 - 56
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Christ the Lord mp3 by Robert Feduccia & Sarah Hart, as presented by Joyful Noise

2015-12-11: Mary, Martha and Margaret

Date: December 11, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 10: 38 - 42
Recordings:  Funeral for Margaret Ligterink
01 Processional.mp3
02 Welcome.mp3
03 Song - How Great Thou Art.mp3
04 Laudamus Te - Jesus, Lover of.mp3
05 Prayer.mp3
06 Scripture - Luke 10_38-42.mp3
07Homily.mp3
08 Song - Abide With Me.mp3
09 Psalm 23.mp3
10 Family Remembrances.mp3
11 Family Remembrances.mp3
12 Family Remembrances.mp3
13 Family Remembrances.mp3
14 Song - Blessed Assurance.mp3
15 Prayer.mp3
16 Commital and Closing.mp3
17 Song - Jerusalem the Golden.mp3
18 Recessional.mp3

2015-12-06: Let It Be

Date: December 6, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 1: 26 - 38
Recording: mp3

2015-11-29: God Remembers

Date: November 29, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 1: 5 - 25
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) mp3 by Amy Grant & Chris Eaton, arranged by Roger Emerson, as presented by Laudamus Te

2015-11-22: The Story: The New Creation

Date: November 22, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Revelation 21: 1 - 5; 22: 1 - 7
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Sing Praise to the Lord, You People of Grace mp3 by Mark Leckebusch & Swee Hong Lim, as presented by the Sr. Children's Choir

2015-11-15: The Story: Finishing Well

Date: November 15, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Ephesians 4: 11 - 16
Recording: mp3

2015-11-08: Be Strong and Courageous

Date: November 8, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Joshua 1: 1 - 9
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: God's Not Dead mp3 by Friendship Group and Joyful Noise Band

2015-11-01: The Story: The Church's Mission

Date: November 1, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Acts 13: 13 - 43
Recording: mp3

2015-10-25: Ruthless Trust

Date: October 25, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vic Vandermolen
Reading: Psalm 16
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy mp3 from Southern Harmony, arranged by Larry Shackley, as presented by Jazz Group

2015-10-18: The Protestant Reformation and Islam

Date: October 24, 2015
Author: The Rev. Greg Sinclair
Reading: 1 John 4: 13 - 18
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: We Bring Our Thanks mp3 by J. Paul Williams & Ruth Elaine Schram, as presented by Laudamus Te

2015-10-11: The Story: What Are You Thankful For?

Date: October 11, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 18: 9 - 14
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Thank You Lord mp3 by Don Moen and Paul Baloche, as presented by Joyful Noise

2015-10-04: The Story: The Spirit Forms a Community

Date: October 4, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Acts 2: 36 - 47
Recording: mp3

2015-09-27: The Story: New Life

Date: September 27, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 24: 1 - 12
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Easter Alleluia mp3 by Volckmar Leisring, arranged by Thomas Hoekstra as presented by Laudamus Te

2015-09-20: The Story: The Death of Jesus

Date: September 20, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Mark 15: 12 - 39
Recording: mp3
First Communion: Kleefman mp3

2015-09-13: Selfies and Self Denial

Date: September 13, 2015
Author: The Rev. Brian Bork
Reading: Mark 8: 27 - 38
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Hallelujah to My King mp3 by Paul Baloche & Brenton Brown, as presented by Joyful Noise

2015-09-06: The Story: Who Do You Say that He is?

Date: September 6, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: John 8: 31 - 59
Recording: mp3

2015-08-30: The Story: No Ordinary Man

Date: August 30, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Mark 4: 36 - 34
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata in A Major K.208 mp3 as presented by Grace Scheele on harp

2015-08-23: The Story: Jesus' Ministry Begins

Date: August 23, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Mark 1: 1 - 15
Recording: mp3

2015-08-16: The Story: The Birth of the King

Date: August 16, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Matthew 1 & 2, Luke 2, John 1:1-18   Text: Matthew 2: 1-12
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Mary, Did You Know? mp3 by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene, as presented by Scott and Kaitlyn Lammers with Cara DeHaan

2015-08-09: We All Need a Blessing

Date: August 9, 2015
Author: The Rev. Paul Stadt
Reading: Genesis 1: 26-28; Hebrews 13: 15-25   Text: Hebrews 13: 20-21
Recording: mp3

2015-08-02: The Covenant Continues

Date: August 2, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Nehemiah 8: 1 - 12
Recording: mp3
VanderWal and Schipper Baptisms:  mp3

2015-07-26: Eat as Much as You Want; Eat Your Fill

Date: July 26, 2015
Author: The Rev. William Steele
Reading: 2 Kings 4: 42-44; John 6: 1-21
Recording: mp3

2015-07-19: Four Friends Care

Date: July 19, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Mark 2: 1 - 12
Recording: mp3
VBS Song: In God We Live, Move, and Exist mp3 by Matt HuesMann, as presented by the VBS Kids

2015-07-12: Dealing with God: The Negotiator

Date: July 12, 2015
Author: The Rev. Stephen DeWit, Alger Park CRC, Grand Rapids
Reading: Genesis 18: 16 - 33
Recording: mp3 as read by Steven Bootsma
Offertory song: Lord I Need You mp3 by Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher, Christy Nockels and Daniel Carson, as presented by Julie and Jonathan Hunse

2015-07-05: The Story: When God is Invisible

Date: July 7, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Esther   Text: Esther 3:13 - 4:16
Recording: mp3
Profession and Reaffirmation of Faith: mp3 Sarah, Justin, Kent, Katie, Matt & Ingrid
Offertory song: Etude #6 in C Major mp3 by J.S. Bach, as presented by Grace Scheele on harp

2015-06-28: The Story: The Return Home

Date: June 28, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Ezra 1 - 6; Haggai; Zechariah   Text: Ezra 1:1-6; Haggai 1:1-9
Recording: mp3

2015-06-21: The Story: How to Live as a Resident Alien

Date: June 21, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Daniel   Text: Daniel 1; 1 Peter 2: 11 - 12
Recording: mp3
First Communion: Jossee mp3 

2015-06-14: The Story: Exodus Reversed

Date: June 14, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: 2 Kings 19-25; Jeremiah; Exekiel   Text: 2 Kings 24: 18 - 25:21
Recording: mp3
Profession of Faith: Bootsma mp3
Offertory song: Behold Our God mp3 by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird and Stephen Altrogge, as presented by Joyful Noise

2015-06-07: The Story: The End of Israel. Hope for Judah.

Date: June 7, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: 2 Kings 16 - 20   Text: 2 Kings 18
Recording: mp3
Profession of Faith: Owen mp3
Offertory song: Spirit, Come Down mp3 as presented by Laudamus Te

2015-05-31: The Story: God's Messengers

Date: May 31, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Amos 7: 1 - 17
Recording: mp3
Zylstra Baptism: mp3

2015-05-24: The Story: A Kingdom Torn in Two

Date: May 24, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: 1 Kings 11 - 16    Text: 1 Kings 11: 1-13, 26-43
Recording: mp3
Profession of Faith: Aaron, Alaina and Justine mp3
Offertory song: I'm Gonna Sing/Ain't a That Good News mp3 by Larry Shackley, as presented by the Jazz Group

2015-05-10: The Story: The King Who Had It All

Date: May 10, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: 1 Kings 1 - 11   Text: 1 Kings 8: 1-12, 22-30, 41-43
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: King of Heaven mp3 by Paul Baloche & Jason Ingram, as presented by Joyful Noise

2015-05-03: The Story: The Trials of a King

Date: May 3, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: 2 Samuel   Text: 2 Samuel 11: 1 - 17; 26 - 27
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Standin' in the Need of Prayer mp3 traditional spiritual arranged by Loonis McGlohon, as presented by Soli Deo Gloria

2015-04-26: The Story: Only a Boy Named David

Date: April 26, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: 1 Samuel 16 - 31  Text: 1 Samuel 17
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Lay Me Down mp3 by Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin and Jason Ingram, as presented by High School Youth Group

2015-04-19: The Story: Who is Your King?

Date: April 19, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: 1 Samuel    Text: 1 Samuel 8: 4-20; 11: 14-15; 12: 19-24
Recording: mp3
Communion song: By His Wounds We Are Healed mp3 by Leigh Briggs, as presented by Joyful Noise

2015-04-12: The Story: Holy Coincidence

Date: April 12, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Ruth 1: 1 - 22; 4: 13 - 17
Recording: mp3

2015-04-05: Fit for God

Date: April 4, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Romans 4: 18 - 5: 11
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Jesus Rose! mp3 by Rollo A. Dilworth, as presented by Laudamus Te

2015-03-29: Jesus Showed Up

Date: March 29, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Mark 11: 1 - 11
Recording: mp3
Song of Response: Jesus Set His Face mp3 by Gregg DeMey
Offertory song: You Are the King of Glory mp3 by Mavis Ford, as presented by Kids for Christ

2015-03-22: The Story: A Vicious Cycle & God's Merciful Response

Date: March 22, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Judges   Text: Judges 4: 1 - 24
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Today mp3 by Brian Doerksen & Sandra Gage, as presented by Joyful Noise

2015-03-15: The Story: The Battle Begins

Date: March 15, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Joshua 1 - 24  Text: Joshua 5: 13 - 6: 21
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Behold Our God mp3 by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird and Stephen Altrogge, as presented by Dave & Cara DeHaan with Nelda Looyenga

2015-03-08: The Story: Wandering

Date: March 8, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Numbers   Text: Numbers 11: 4 - 23
Recording: mp3

2015-03-01: The Story: Commandments for a Freed People

Date: March 1, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Exodus 19 - 40  Text: Exodus 19: 1 - 20: 2
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: Beautiful Things mp3 by Michael Gungor & Lisa Gungor, as presented by Joyful Noise
McLeod baptism: mp3

2015-02-22: The Story: Deliverance

Date: February 22, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Exodus 1 - 17  Text: Exodus 3: 1-12a, 17: 1-7
Recording: mp3
Communion song: We Are Called mp3 by David Haas, arranged by Mark Hayes, as presented by Laudamus Te

2015-02-15: Being Good News People

Date: February 15, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Luke 4: 14 - 21
Recording: mp3 (ending missing) - Cadet and GEMS Sunday
Offertory song: I Will Follow mp3 by Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram & Reuben Morgan, as presented by GEMS

2015-02-08: Never So Lost

Date: February 8, 2015
Author: Janet Ryzebol
Reading: Luke 15: 1 - 7
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: I Sought The Lord mp3 tune by Jean Sibelius, as presented by Betty Slothouber

2015-02-01: Why Did Jesus Come?

Date: February 1, 2015
Author: The Rev. Paul Stadt
Reading: Matthew 9: 9-13; Mark 2: 13-17; Luke 5: 27-31
Recording: mp3

2015-01-25: The Story: Joseph - Slave to Deputy Pharaoh

Date: January 25, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Genesis 37 - 50  Text: Genesis 37: 1-28; 50: 15-21
Recording: mp3

2015-01-18: The Story: God Builds a Nation

Date: January 18, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Genesis 12 - 23; Text: Genesis 12: 1 - 8
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: God of Nations mp3 by P. Furler & S. Taylor as presented by Joyful Noise
Communion instrumental: Just a Closer Walk mp3 as presented by the Joyful Noise Band

2015-01-11: The Baptism of the Beloved

Date: January 11, 2015
Author: The Rev. Brian Bork
Reading: Mark 1: 4 - 11
Recording: mp3
Offertory song: I Need Thee Every Hour mp3 as presented by  Betty Slothouber and Amy Fisher

2015-01-04: The Story: Creation (The Beginning of Life as We Know It)

Date: January 4, 2015
Author: The Rev. Vicki Cok
Reading: Genesis (chapters) 1 - 11 Text: Genesis 2: 4 - 17; Revelation 22: 1 - 5
Recording: mp3