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APRIL 12, 2020 VOL. 3
GET CONNECTEDT H E O F F I C I A L N E W S L E T T E R O F C O N N E C T
C H U R C H P E L L A
OUR MISSION: CONNECT PEOPLE TO JESUS
OUR VISION: DISCIPLES MADE, MATURED,
MULTIPLIED
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! On thisEaster morning, we recognize so much isdifferent. But we want to recognize thatbecause of Easter morning nothing is thesame. Jesus has come to transform ourlives by freeing us from sin, death andhell. He has given us a hope that standsstrong and does not waver no matterwhat we face, even COVID-19. This doesnot mean we don’t struggle, grieve orquestion, but what it does is that“because He lives, we can facetomorrow.” Know our love for each ofyou and dive deep your Bibles to standfirm in this hope. We leave you with thisquote by A.W. Tozer, “Revival happenswhen a good percentage of people in thechurch decide to swallow the Book andlet it have its effect on their lives, comewhat may.”
In Our faith
family
In Our Faith
Family
Happy birthday:
12—Duane Van Gorp13—Vernon Vander Weerdt
15—Dan Hoekstra Trenton Keuning
16—Darlene Keuning21—Jozianne TurnerCarissa Van Walbeek
Kennedy Veenstra
Prayer Requests
Pray for Junior and Cynthia Langstraat, asCynthia resides in the Pella Regional Hospital.
Pray for Dewey and Wilma Veenstra and Brenda
and Dave Olsthoorn, as Dewey was moved toEdgewater, A WesleyLife Community in West
Des Moines.
Remain in prayer for Case De Haan, AndyUitermarkt, Vernon Vander Weerdt, and
Al Kopaska as they continue in their healing andrecovery process.
Continue to pray for Daniel, Starlie & Scarlett
Lehigh as Daniel remains deployed.Also keep Luke Callahan in your prayers as he
continues to serve our country.
Pray for those who are shut in and unable togather for worship with us, including: GradaDe Bruin (Homestead in Oskaloosa), BettySchutte (Westridge in Knoxville), Bill Van
Waardhuizen (The Cottages), Ken Van Wyk(Crystal Heights in Oskaloosa) &
Al Van Zee (home).
Be in prayer for the missionaries we supportas a church: Craig & Jeanine Broek, Doug &
Pricilla Higby, Joel & Jeannie Huyser, andJustin Van Zee.
In celebration of Easter, the Easter lilies that would
have been in our church sanctuary are in memory of
the following:
Henry and Henrietta Beyer
James (Bud) and Elizabeth Blom
Terry Blom
Bob Bokhoven
Lily Broek
Gerald De Jong
Duane De Vries
Everet and Cora De Vries
Jim Engbers
William and Pearl Engbers
Charles and Kathleen Fopma
Jewel Henderson
Gerald Hoekstra
Peter and Rachel Jonker
John and Janet Keuning
Gradus and Cora Kuiper
Marv Kooyman
Albert and Helen Kopaska
Andy Lubbers
Art and Edith Meppelink
Herman and Ella Meppelink
Alice Michmerschuizen
Leslie O'Bannon
Henry and Jennie Roozeboom
Danelle Rus
Henry Schutte
Cecil and Elsie Terpstra
Dick and Minnie Terpstra
Harry and Nellie Terpstra
In Memoriam
Leonard and Esther Vande Lune
Tunis and Lammie Van Den Broek
Cornie and Antoinette Vander Wal
Keith and Jan Vander Wal
Wilma Vander Wal
Henry and Cornelia Vander Weerdt
Frances Van Haaften
John and Jennie Van Maanen
Clarence P. Van Zee
Edna Van Zee
Mark Van Zee
Renee Van Zee
Tone and Junella Van Zee
Jacob A. and Alyce Ver Meer
Jacob J. and Junella Ver Meer
Judy Ver Meer
Kurt Vernooy
Arie Vink
Ivan (Ike) Vos
AnnouncementsCOVID-19 UPDATE: The leadership at Connect Church recognizes that there have been over the past fewweeks, many changes in all areas of life, including the church, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The followingare a few things we want to keep you updated on: Pastoral Care: Due to the guidelines given to us by both national and local governmental leaders, ourapproach to caring for you pastorally will primarily be through phone calls, texts, video platforms (Zoom,Google Hangout) and emails. This makes caring for you difficult when it comes to being present with you,but we long to keep everyone safe from the virus during this time. If you have ANY needs (physical,emotional, mental, financial, relationship, spiritual) during this time, please reach out to one of the elders ofthe church: Pastor Brad Meinders (629-1575), Bruce Bandstra (629-6847), Ralph De Haan (780-2092),Fred Van Den Broek (627-5581), or Russ Van Hemert (416-0255). In-Person Worship Gatherings: We have further suspended our in-person gatherings for worship throughthe month of April. The leadership will continue to monitor the situation while relying on the advice ofgovernemental leaders and experts. However, we will continue to provide worship services on multipleplatforms: Radio (92.1), Connect Church Webpage (connectchurchpella.org) and Facebook Live (ConnectChurch page). At 9:30am on Sunday mornings, please plug into one of these options for worship! You canalso tune into a previously aired Sunday 6pm worship service at calvarypella.org. All Gatherings: The leadership is suspending ALL gatherings of the church until further notice. If you desireto meet, virtual platforms are encouraged like Zoom or Google Hangout. If you need assistance in settingthis up, contact the office ([email protected]) and arrangements can be made. Finances: We acknowledge that right now there has been cut backs and even unemployment due to theeconomic downturn. If you have needs, please reach out to a deacon of Connect (Cindy Blom, Dan Clark,Greg Dieleman, Alex Van Den Broek, Brett Van Soelen, and Wayne Van Walbeek). Also, we want to encourage you to consider still giving financially to Connect Church so that gospel ministrycan continue to happen. Feel free to mail your giving directly to the church (P. O. Box 321) or give online atconnectchurchpella.org. We appreciate your consideration and financial support! PRC Health & Fitness: Our plan, as noted in an Executive Council Briefing, was to launch a Saturday eveningworship service on April 11 at PRC Health & Fitness. This date will be postponed until large gatherings areonce again allowed. A future date will be announced as we continue to monitor the situation surroundingCOVID-19. In the midst of all these adjustments, know our love for each of you even though our seeing you will belimited. We are praying for you that hope may fill you like the psalmist in Psalm 71:19-22, “Yourrighteousness reaches to the skies, O God, You have done great things. Who, O God, is like you? Thoughyou have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earthyou will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. I will praise You with theharp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You.”
The deacons want you to know that giving is down. Please consider either mailing a checkto the church or giving on-line. We realize that these are tough times for everyone, so just
give what you feel you can.
Connect Church Giving Update 4/5/2020
General Fund Actual Budget Difference
Last Week $2,200 $5,063 ($2,863)
Fiscal YTD $23,385 $70,882 ($47,497)
Message from the deacons
CHURCH CONTACT INFO:
PO Box 321, Pella, IA 50219(641) 628-2321
For bulletins, schedules, sermons, and otherinformation, please visit our website:
www.connectchurchpella.org
*Announcements must be turned in by 2:00 pm onWednesdays.
Pastor Brad Meinders
Worship/Discipleship Leader
Office Hours and Info 920-627-2097
[email protected]: noon - 2:00 pm
Thursday: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Church Summer Office Hours: Mondays: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Wednesdays: 10:00 am-4:00 pmThursdays: 10:00 am-2:30 PM
Weekly EventsContact Info
Sunday, April 12, 2020Easter Sunday
9:30 am...........Worship Service
on the radio, website, Facebook Live, andyoutube.
Please remember that due to COVID -19, all officehours have been suspended.
I can be reached via the
church e-mail: [email protected]
My cell phone: 641-780-4777
My personal e-mail:[email protected]
Thanks for your patience and understanding!