Order of Worship
Sunday, March 26
*All Creatures of Our God and King
Welcome/Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
*O Come to the Altar
*I Shall Not Want
Kid's Moment
Offering/Prayer
Scripture: Luke 18:18-30 | Dave Sharp
Message | Andrew Vanover, Lead Pastor
*Take, O Take Me as I Am
*Build My Life
Announcements
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*All Creatures of Our God and King
Welcome/Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
*O Come to the Altar
*I Shall Not Want
Kid's Moment
Offering/Prayer
Scripture: Luke 18:18-30 | Dave Sharp
Message | Andrew Vanover, Lead Pastor
*Take, O Take Me as I Am
*Build My Life
Announcements
Benediction
*Congregational Song
Connection card
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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:
Thanks for your continuing generosity! While we are below budget through February, we are ahead of last year’s giving by 6% for the same period.
- 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
Thanks for your continuing generosity! While we are below budget through February, we are ahead of last year’s giving by 6% for the same period.
Events
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NEWS
Barna Survey: Sharing Jesus | This 10-minute assessment will measure on your perspectives on spiritually open and non-Christian people, your feelings about faith and how you are embracing evangelism practices in your everyday life as a Christian. Take the Survey
Glenn Van Noord (GVN) Short-Term Urban Missions Program 2023 | College students AND HS juniors and seniors can now apply for GVN which gives students the opportunity to work in urban Grand Rapids this coming summer. Applications will be accepted until the program is full. Learn more HERE.
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 Kid's Zone | 10-11am (check in at middle lobby)
MS Huddle | 10:20-11am (not 3rd Sundays)
HS Bagels & Bible Study | Following worship in Lower Level HS Room
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
Glenn Van Noord (GVN) Short-Term Urban Missions Program 2023 | College students AND HS juniors and seniors can now apply for GVN which gives students the opportunity to work in urban Grand Rapids this coming summer. Applications will be accepted until the program is full. Learn more HERE.
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 Kid's Zone | 10-11am (check in at middle lobby)
MS Huddle | 10:20-11am (not 3rd Sundays)
HS Bagels & Bible Study | Following worship in Lower Level HS Room
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
- International Missions Team is looking for a couple of new members. If you have an interest in the work of the Gospel around the world and in helping facilitate Thornapple’s connection with our mission partners, please talk to one of our team members (Dave Lieuwen, Patti Raisch, Mark Hunt, Chuck Hahn, Walt Wolf).
- Hearts for Sewing Fabric | Donations of 45"-wide washable fabric in lengths of 30 inches or greater suitable for dresses or shorts for children for Hearts for Sewing - fabric can be brought to the Welcome Center or church office.
- 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, March 26
*All Creatures of Our God and King
Welcome/Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
*O Come to the Altar
*I Shall Not Want
Kid's Moment
Offering/Prayer
Scripture: Luke 18:18-30 | Dave Sharp
Message | Andrew Vanover, Lead Pastor
*Take, O Take Me as I Am
*Build My Life
Announcements
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*All Creatures of Our God and King
Welcome/Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
*O Come to the Altar
*I Shall Not Want
Kid's Moment
Offering/Prayer
Scripture: Luke 18:18-30 | Dave Sharp
Message | Andrew Vanover, Lead Pastor
*Take, O Take Me as I Am
*Build My Life
Announcements
Benediction
*Congregational Song
Connection Card
sermon outline & Notes
Scripture
Luke 18:18-30
Luke 18:18-30
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
- Degage Ministries Housing Simulation | March 26, 6:30-8pm at Thornapple for students and adults age 13 and older. Learn more and register HERE.
- Cascade 6K for Water | Saturday, May 20 at 9am. Thornapple Covenant, Cascade Fellowship and Keystone are co-hosting the Cascade 6K for Water walk/roll/run as part of an international World Vision effort. Each $50 participant entry fee provides clean water to someone for a LIFETIME. Our goal is to collectively raise $10,000 and give 200 people the gift of water. Join the team HERE
- Hearts for Sewing | Noon-3pm , 4th Tuesdays of the month. Learn more about this group HERE. The group is also in need of donations of 45-inch-wide washable fabric in lengths of 30 inches or greater suitable for dresses or shorts for children.
- 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
Pickleball | Mon./Thurs., 8-10pm (co-ed), Fridays, 7:30-9am (women)
Volleyball and Basketball (open to anyone)
Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm
Volleyball (1st/3rd/5th) | Basketball (2nd/4th)
WholyFit (contact Karalyn Tresh: 616-304-0592): Fridays, 9:30-10:30am
News
Barna Survey: Sharing Jesus | This 10-minute assessment will measure on your perspectives on spiritually open and non-Christian people, your feelings about faith and how you are embracing evangelism practices in your everyday life as a Christian. Take the Survey
Glenn Van Noord (GVN) Short-Term Urban Missions Program 2023
College students AND HS juniors and seniors can now apply for GVN which gives students the opportunity to work in urban Grand Rapids this coming summer. Applications will be accepted until the program is full. Learn more HERE.
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 Kid's Zone | 10-11am (check in at middle lobby)
MS Huddle | 10:20-11am (not 3rd Sundays)
HS Bagels & Bible Study | Following worship in Lower Level HS Room
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
Glenn Van Noord (GVN) Short-Term Urban Missions Program 2023
College students AND HS juniors and seniors can now apply for GVN which gives students the opportunity to work in urban Grand Rapids this coming summer. Applications will be accepted until the program is full. Learn more HERE.
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 Kid's Zone | 10-11am (check in at middle lobby)
MS Huddle | 10:20-11am (not 3rd Sundays)
HS Bagels & Bible Study | Following worship in Lower Level HS Room
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
- International Missions Team is looking for a couple of new members. If you have an interest in the work of the Gospel around the world and in helping facilitate Thornapple’s connection with our mission partners, please talk to one of our team members (Dave Lieuwen, Patti Raisch, Mark Hunt, Chuck Hahn, Walt Wolf).
- Hearts for Sewing Fabric | Donations of 45"-wide washable fabric in lengths of 30 inches or greater suitable for dresses or shorts for children for Hearts for Sewing - fabric can be brought to the Welcome Center or church office.
- 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!