Order of Worship
Sunday, October 1
*Great Things
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Baptism: Eloise Mower
*All Creatures of Our God and King
*Worthy
Prayer & Offering Invitation
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9 | Linda Laughter
Message: Lynne McLaughlin, Pastor of Community Life and NextGen Ministries
*Build My Life
*Christ Be Magnified
Announcements
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*Great Things
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Baptism: Eloise Mower
*All Creatures of Our God and King
*Worthy
Prayer & Offering Invitation
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9 | Linda Laughter
Message: Lynne McLaughlin, Pastor of Community Life and NextGen Ministries
*Build My Life
*Christ Be Magnified
Announcements
Benediction
*Congregational Song
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sermon Notes
Giving
Offering
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God.
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God.
Your financial gifts can be:
Giving exceeded budget again in August and we returned to being above budget year-to-date. Praise God! We are also ahead of last year’s giving by 6.7% for the same period. Thanks so much for your generosity!!
- Made online through our online giving platform
- Mailed to the church office (6595 Cascade Rd. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49546)
- Given during in-person worship on Sunday mornings
Giving exceeded budget again in August and we returned to being above budget year-to-date. Praise God! We are also ahead of last year’s giving by 6.7% for the same period. Thanks so much for your generosity!!
Events
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NEWS
Meaning of Membership Class | Any time, online | Interested in joining Thornapple as a member? Have an hour to watch our 5-part online course and answer a few questions? Check out the online course HERE... we'd love to have you take this next step with us!
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails - one from each of our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery and Kingdom Kids | 10-11am | 4s-6th grade start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20, parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship.
Middle School (7th-8th) | Start in worship with families and are released for large/small group time following the Rock Solid curriculum. The third Sundays of the month, students stay in worship with families for the whole service and communion.
HS Huddle | 6:30-8:30pm
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails - one from each of our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery and Kingdom Kids | 10-11am | 4s-6th grade start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20, parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship.
Middle School (7th-8th) | Start in worship with families and are released for large/small group time following the Rock Solid curriculum. The third Sundays of the month, students stay in worship with families for the whole service and communion.
HS Huddle | 6:30-8:30pm
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
Making a Difference
- Family Promise Hosting | Save the date for the next hosting week, Nov. 5-12.
- Help with Childcare for MOPS | Typically the first and third Thursdays of each month, 9-11:30am. If you’d like to help for just 1 or 2 dates, sign up here!
- Tech Booth Team | Sunday morning tech booth volunteers needed for on-screen slides, monitoring livestream sound and more (we'd love to add to our sound board volunteers but this requires more extensive training which we can provided to anyone interested in learning) - adults and teens welcome; training provided. Email Kimberly Korpak.
- Love hanging out with babies/toddlers? Children’s Ministry could use your help as a Nursery volunteer on Sunday mornings. Please contact Lisa Udell if you are able to help and she we get you on the schedule!
order of worship
Sunday, October 1
*Great Things
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Baptism: Eloise Mower
*All Creatures of Our God and King
*Worthy
Prayer & Offering Invitation
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9 | Linda Laughter
Message: Lynne McLaughlin, Pastor of Community Life and NextGen Ministries
*Build My Life
*Christ Be Magnified
Announcements
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*Great Things
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Baptism: Eloise Mower
*All Creatures of Our God and King
*Worthy
Prayer & Offering Invitation
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9 | Linda Laughter
Message: Lynne McLaughlin, Pastor of Community Life and NextGen Ministries
*Build My Life
*Christ Be Magnified
Announcements
Benediction
*Congregational Song
sermon outline & Notes
Scripture
Philippians 4:1-9
Philippians 4:1-9
giving
Offering
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God. Your collective generosity has provided a strong start to the year – thank you! Your continued regular giving will fund Thornapple’s mission and ministry as planned in the months ahead. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God. Your collective generosity has provided a strong start to the year – thank you! Your continued regular giving will fund Thornapple’s mission and ministry as planned in the months ahead. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Your financial gifts can be:
- Made online through our online giving platform
- Mailed to the church office (6595 Cascade Rd. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49546)
- Given during in-person worship on Sunday mornings.
Events
- Fridays at the Fireside | Oct. 6/13/20, 6:30-9pm. Spend a Friday evening in the Sandstrom's backyard getting to know others from Thornapple, making smores and sharing stories around the campfire. All evenings are weather-permitting. Sign up HERE
- Communion Class for Parents | Oct. 3 at 6pm in The Commons. Pastors Julia and Lynne are offering a parenting conversation about communion and kids. which might be especially helpful for parents of K-5th graders, but all are invited. Please register, especially if you need childcare or have questions/topics you'd like us to address. This gathering will take place during Trailblazers and we will have childcare available for younger children. Register/share questions you'd like addressed HERE.
- Stephen Ministry Training | Mondays, Oct. 2-Nov. 20 (6:00 -9:00 p.m.- Dinner provided) and Saturday, Nov. 4 (Saturday) | Do you have a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need? Consider becoming a Stephen Minister! Our next 8-week training session starts Oct. 2 and we would love to have those interested join us in this ministry! Following training, you can be partnered with individuals in our congregation who need someone to walk alongside them for a chapter of their lives. Learn more on our website or by contacting Lynne McLaughlin. Register for the training HERE.
- Fall Seminars (Adults) | Sundays, October 15, 22, 29 following worship we will be offering three adult formation seminar options (you attend the same seminar all three weeks). We’re also having light snacks and childcare to make this more accessible to all ages/stages of life. Learn more and sign up HERE.
- Men's Breakfast | Saturday, Oct. 21 from 8-10am | Join us for fellowship, food and speaker, Pastor Rob Peterson. Learn more and sign up HERE.
- Men's Prayer and Discussion Group | Every Monday at 6:30 at Thornapple (first Mondays of the month meet at New Beginnings on 28th Street). Contact Kirk Mortenson with questions.
- Community Center Sports
WholyFit (contact Karalyn Tresh: 616-304-0592): Fridays, 9:30-10:30am
Open Gym : Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm, now starting in October
Volleyball: Oct. 3/17, Nov. 14/28, Dec. 5/19
Basketball: Oct. 10/24, Dec. 12
News
Meaning of Membership Class | Any time, online | Interested in joining Thornapple as a member? Have an hour to watch our 5-part online course and answer a few questions? Check out the online course HERE... we'd love to have you take this next step with us!
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails - one from each of our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery and Kingdom Kids | 10-11am | 4s-6th grade start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20, parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship.
Middle School (7th-8th) | Start in worship with families and are released for large/small group time following the Rock Solid curriculum. The third Sundays of the month, students stay in worship with families for the whole service and communion.
HS Huddle | 6:30-8:30pm
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails - one from each of our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery and Kingdom Kids | 10-11am | 4s-6th grade start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20, parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship.
Middle School (7th-8th) | Start in worship with families and are released for large/small group time following the Rock Solid curriculum. The third Sundays of the month, students stay in worship with families for the whole service and communion.
HS Huddle | 6:30-8:30pm
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
Making a difference
- Help with Childcare for MOPS | Typically the first and third Thursdays of each month, 9-11:30am. If you’d like to help for just 1 or 2 dates, sign up here!
- Family Promise Hosting | Save the date for the next hosting week, Nov. 5-12.
- Tech Booth Team | Sunday morning tech booth volunteers needed for on-screen slides, monitoring livestream sound and more (we'd love to add to our sound board volunteers but this requires more extensive training which we can provided to anyone interested in learning) - adults and teens welcome; training provided. Email Kimberly Korpak.
- Love hanging out with babies/toddlers? Children’s Ministry could use your help as a Nursery volunteer on Sunday mornings. Please contact Lisa Udell if you are able to help and she we get you on the schedule!