First Presbyterian Church of Holland Michigan (PCUSA)

Our March newsletter is available for download. Please click on the link below.

Profiles March 2009

The Monthly Calendar and Sunday Schedule are now available for download. Click the links below.

March 2009 Calendar

March 2009 Sunday Schedule

CARE CLOSET NEEDS: toothbrushes, mouthwash, razors, laundry detergent, liquid household cleaner.

REMEMBER—Next Sunday, March 8 Empty the Pallet—large cans $3.50 per can $20 per case small cans 70 cents per can $16 per case. Let’s try to empty the pallet in one Sunday. The food pantry and Community Kitchen really need the food. Any questions call Elsie Bergstrom at 399-2318.

REFUGEE FAMILY The AlHaideri family is in URGENT need of childcare on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings while they attend English class. They have one baby, 6 months old, who needs care from 8:45 to 12:15am each class day. Please call Gayle Shumaker (616) 399-1128 if you are able to help or have a resource to recommend.

Congregational Life March 22 is the date for the next all church social event. We will gather directly after church for lunch and an afternoon of movies, munchies, and games. More info to come soon…

Grace Disguised

Sara Appleyard will be leading and moderating an online book discussion on the book A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser. This book revolves around Jerry’s loss of his mother, wife, and youngest daughter in a car accident his family was involved in. Jerry addresses the issue of “how the soul grows through loss”. This discussion will open March 9 and continue through May 1. There is no particular set dates for reading, it is a read and discuss as you go format. Due to the sensitive nature of this subject, Sara will be available to meet outside of the message board discussion.

Transfiguration of the Lord

The Gospel Matthew 13:24-30
The Epistle Romans 1:18-32

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

Paper towels, shaving cream, laundry detergent, dish soap.

We have an exclusive shopping time at Community Action House Thrift Boutique on Thursday, March 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The boutique is located at 665 136th Ave. on the northside. The boutique will have their spring merchandise, with fun drawings for prizes and, of course, refreshments. The price for this fun event  is two nonperishable food items. Please sign up on the bulletin board.