First Presbyterian Church of Holland Michigan (PCUSA)

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Profiles September 2007

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You can play or download the Sermon Some Plus More Equals Infinity as preached by Rev. Dr. Jack Stewart.

Stewart was involved in the life of our congregation in the 1960s and 1970 while on faculty at Hope College and is the Ralph B. and Helen S. Ashenfelter Associate Professor of Ministry and Evangelism Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary.

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Participating in Worship: Rev. Matt Webber, Rev. Dr. Jack Stewart, Liturgist: Larry Lynn, Minute for Mission: Judy Faber

WOMEN’ GROUP starting up again. In June at the PW’s picnic, Rev. Dr. Carol Bechtel spoke on her new Bible study entitled Above and Beyond: Hearing God’s Call in Jonah and Ruth. It was very inspiring and enjoyable and we thought it would be a great way to start this fall. The PW Circles are also doing this study.

We will meet the 4th Thursday of the month at the church at 7:30 pm. First meeting Thursday, September 27th at 7:30 pm. If this doesn’t work for you and you are still interested, let me know. Study books are $6.

If you are interested, we would love to have you join us! We will meet once a month for the study and then plan social gatherings as we see fit in between. So I can make sure enough books are ordered, please call or email me!

Amy Berarducci
269-751-6655
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Thank you for your interest in our preschool! We are very proud of our preschool and would invite you to call us with further questions or to set up a visit.

Our Program
• Seeks growth of the whole child: physical, intellectual, social and emotional.
• Provides a balance of structured and unstructured activities.
• Fosters an atmosphere, which accepts each child as a unique child of God with his/her own special needs and gifts.
• Offers a warm, supportive environment in which children can make choices, explore, and experiment.

Our Staff
Program Coordinator: Heather Wolterink
• B.A. in Elementary Ed from Hope College
• Taught elementary school for 8 years
• Heather’s 3 children attended First Presbyterian Preschool where she served on the Board for three terms

The Program Coordinator provides continuity in the program’s development and is instrumental in the communication between the teachers, church, and the preschool board.

3 Year Old Class Teacher: Julie Huisingh
• B.A. from Hope College
• Served as a member of the Board during the years her children attended our preschool
• Program Coordinator of FPP from 1997-1999
• She has taught our 3 year old class since 2002

4 Year Old Class Teacher: Megan Heller
• B.A. in Elementary Ed from DePauw University
• Has taught in a special education center
• Program Coordinator and substitute teacher at First United Methodist Preschool (F.U.N.) in Holland for five years
• Megan joined the First Presbyterian Preschool staff in 1990

Board

The Preschool is operated by a democratically elected volunteer Board consisting of current First Presbyterian Preschool parents.

Classes

Two classes for 3 Year Olds…
(Must be three by September 1)
Tuesday/Thursday AM 9:15 – 11:30
Tuesday/Thursday PM 12:45 – 3:00

Two Classes for 4 Year Olds…
(Must be four by December 1)
Mon/Wed/Fri AM 9:15 – 11:30
Mon/Wed/Fri PM 12:45 – 3:00

For questions or enrollment, please call Heidi Taylor at 616.786.9285

Membership & Responsiblities

Membership consists of all parents or guardians of the children enrolled in our preschool. As cooperative members, our parents are expected to assume the following responsibilities:
• Assist the teacher at preschool 4-5 times per semester
• Participate as a committee member for special events once or twice a year
• Attend the orientation session
** A non-cooperative option is available for a fee.

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You can play or download the Sermon Above the Law? as preached by Rev. Linda Knieriemen.

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Participating in Worship: Rev. Linda Knieriemen, Liturgist: Amanda Richardson, Minute for Mission: Diane Hayes

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You can play or download the Sermon Gideon’s Fleece as preached by Rev. Linda Knieriemen.

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Participating in Worship: Rev. Linda Knieriemen, Rev. Matt Webber, Liturgist: Linda Clark

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You can play or download the Sermon Straight from the Donkey’s Mouth as preached by Rev. Matt Webber.

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Participating in Worship: Rev. Linda Knieriemen, Rev. Matt Webber, Liturgist: Marcia Lievense

Click here to learn more about Mission Challenge 2007. This article from the Presbytery of Lake Michigan web page was written by our own David Walter.

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You can play or download the Sermon Tamar’s Terror as preached by Rev. Linda Knieriemen.

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Participating in Worship: Rev. Linda Knieriemen, Rev. Matt Webber, Liturgist: Abraham Nkhata