Order of Worship
Sunday, February 1
*Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Announcements
*Holy Spirit
*Day by Day
Prayer & Offering | Julia Sandstrom, Lead Pastor
Scripture: Mark 9:14-29 |Jack Muir
Message | Trevor Muir, Guest Speaker
*What a Beautiful Name
*Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Announcements
*Holy Spirit
*Day by Day
Prayer & Offering | Julia Sandstrom, Lead Pastor
Scripture: Mark 9:14-29 |Jack Muir
Message | Trevor Muir, Guest Speaker
*What a Beautiful Name
*Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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:
- 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
While our December giving fell below budget, our total year-to-date giving surpassed the budget and for that we are so thankful! Thank you for your generosity in 2025 and we pray for God's continued provision in 2026.
Events
- Children's Ministry Family Lunch | TODAY following worship | If you have a child, birth through 6th grade, you're invited to join other families from Thornapple for a Children's Ministry lunch. This will be a time of food, conversation and fellowship with others who are at the same stage of life as you.
- We Love TSM Brunch | Sunday, February 8 following worship | Everyone is invited to join us for this fundraiser, yummy food and opportunity to connect with MS and HS students and learn about their summer trip/service projects! Donations collected will help support our student's summer plans. Learn more HERE.
- Congregational Forums and Annual Meeting | Leading up to the Annual Meeting (Sunday, Feb. 22 following worship), the Council of Elders will be holding two Congregational Forums on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6pm and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11:30am. These forums give you an opportunity to ask questions or make comments about the proposed new governance documents, proposed 2026 budget and/or leadership nominees. If you cannot attend either of the forums but have questions or concerns, please send them directly to the Elders at elders@thornapple.org.
- Spring Seminars | Sundays following worship, at Thornapple on March 8, 15, 22 | This spring our seminar series will look at our interpersonal relationships and will be presented by professionals from Pine Rest:
March 8 | Caring vs. Codependent with Jean Holthaus
March 15 | Dealing with Difficult People with Jenna Brackett
March 22 | Listening: The Unspoken Language with Thomas Worm
Register HERE. - Community Center Sports
Volleyball (contact Linda Winer): Tuesdays, 8-9:30pm
WholyFit (contact Karalyn Tresh): Fridays, 9:30-10:30am
NEWS
Spiritual Direction | Learn more about what it is and request to get matched to a spiritual director HERE.
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails from our pastors and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship; 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. The third Sundays of the month, 5th/6th grade stay in worship for the whole service and 4-years-4th grade return for communion (after the sermon).
Middle School Ignite (7th-8th) | Students begin worship with their families on Sunday mornings and are dismissed around 10:20ish to head down to the middle school room for donuts/bagels and small group time spent in God’s Word. MS Ignite doesn’t meet the 3rd Sundays of the month as students worship with their families and partake in Communion.
HS Huddle (9th-12th) | Sundays, 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 from our pastors and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship; 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. The third Sundays of the month, 5th/6th grade stay in worship for the whole service and 4-years-4th grade return for communion (after the sermon).
Middle School Ignite (7th-8th) | Students begin worship with their families on Sunday mornings and are dismissed around 10:20ish to head down to the middle school room for donuts/bagels and small group time spent in God’s Word. MS Ignite doesn’t meet the 3rd Sundays of the month as students worship with their families and partake in Communion.
HS Huddle (9th-12th) | Sundays, 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
- Hearts for Sewing | The group meets Noon-3pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The sewing group still needs donations of 100% cotton flannel fabric, or monetary donations for us to purchase these supplies. All donations can be brought to the church office or you can contact Diane Kunkler for more information. Thanks to all who have donated.
- MomCo Caregivers Needed | Single week care providers needed for Thornapple MomCo KidsCo nursery rooms on Thursday mornings. No long-term commitment! Additional help of 1-2 people each week is needed! Join us for 1 week or more. We only have 7 more meetings for this year!
Dates of meetings that substitutes are needed:
February 5/19, March 12/26, April 16/30, and May 14
Anyone interested can email thornapplekidsco@gmail.com - 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, February 1
*Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Announcements
*Holy Spirit
*Day by Day
Prayer & Offering | Julia Sandstrom, Lead Pastor
Scripture: Mark 9:14-29 |Jack Muir
Message | Trevor Muir, Guest Speaker
*What a Beautiful Name
*Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Announcements
*Holy Spirit
*Day by Day
Prayer & Offering | Julia Sandstrom, Lead Pastor
Scripture: Mark 9:14-29 |Jack Muir
Message | Trevor Muir, Guest Speaker
*What a Beautiful Name
*Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
*Congregational Song
sermon outline & 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. 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.
While our December giving fell below budget, our total year-to-date giving surpassed the budget and for that we are so thankful! Thank you for your generosity in 2025 and we pray for God's continued provision in 2026.
Events
- Children's Ministry Family Lunch | TODAY following worship | If you have a child birth through 6th grade, you're invited to join other families from Thornapple for a Children's Ministry lunch. This will be a time of food, conversation and fellowship with others who are at the same stage of life as you.
- We Love TSM Brunch | Sunday, February 8 following worship | Everyone is invited to join us for this fundraiser, yummy food and opportunity to connect with MS and HS students and learn about their summer trip/service projects! Donations collected will help support our student's summer plans. Learn more HERE.
- Congregational Forums and Annual Meeting | Leading up to the Annual Meeting (Sunday, Feb. 22 following worship), the Council of Elders will be holding two Congregational Forums on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6pm and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11:30am. These forums give you an opportunity to ask questions or make comments about the proposed new governance documents, proposed 2026 budget and/or leadership nominees. If you cannot attend either of the forums but have questions or concerns, please send them directly to the Elders at elders@thornapple.org.
- Spring Seminars | Sundays following worship, at Thornapple on March 8, 15, 22 | This spring our seminar series will look at our interpersonal relationships and will be presented by professionals from Pine Rest:
March 8 | Caring vs. Codependent with Jean Holthaus
March 15 | Dealing with Difficult People with Jenna Brackett
March 22 | Listening: The Unspoken Language with Thomas Worm
Register HERE - Community Center Sports
Volleyball (contact Linda Winer): Tuesdays, 8-9:30pm
WholyFit (contact Karalyn Tresh: 616-304-0592): Fridays, 9:30-10:30am
News
Spiritual Direction | Learn more about what it is and request to get matched to a spiritual director HERE.
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails from our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship; 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. The third Sundays of the month, 5th/6th grade stay in worship for the whole service and 4-years-4th grade return for communion (after the sermon).
Middle School (7th-8th) | Students begin worship with their families on Sunday mornings and are dismissed around 10:20ish to head down to the middle school room for donuts/bagels and small group time spent in God’s Word. MS Ignite doesn’t meet the 3rd Sundays of the month as students worship with their families and partake in Communion.
HS Huddle (9th-12th) | Sundays, 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 from our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship; 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. The third Sundays of the month, 5th/6th grade stay in worship for the whole service and 4-years-4th grade return for communion (after the sermon).
Middle School (7th-8th) | Students begin worship with their families on Sunday mornings and are dismissed around 10:20ish to head down to the middle school room for donuts/bagels and small group time spent in God’s Word. MS Ignite doesn’t meet the 3rd Sundays of the month as students worship with their families and partake in Communion.
HS Huddle (9th-12th) | Sundays, 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
- MomCo Caregivers Needed | Single week care providers needed for Thornapple MomCo KidsCo nursery rooms on Thursday mornings. No long-term commitment! Additional help of 1-2 people each week is needed! Join us for 1 week or more. We only have 7 more meetings for this year!
Dates of meetings that substitutes are needed:
February 5/19, March 12/26, April 16/30, and May 14
Anyone interested can email thornapplekidsco@gmail.com - Hearts for Sewing | The group meets Noon-3pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The sewing group still needs donations of 100% cotton flannel fabric, or monetary donations for us to purchase these supplies. All donations can be brought to the church office or you can contact Diane Kunkler for more information. Thanks to all who have donated.
- 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!