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December 2006

 

When God Breaks In
Sun Breaking through the Trees
Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting for God's act of breaking into world history with his redemptive work.

The general theme of our morning preaching series for the month of December is that God breaks in, often at times and in ways that are unexpected. 

God's great breaking in climaxes in the incarnation of the Jesus Christ as the Messiah; God's future breaking in will include the return of Christ at the end of time.  In between those two, God will break into our experiences regularly if only our eyes and ears are tuned to him.

Pastor Paul has prepared an advent devotional titled, When God Breaks In. Use the "Advent Devotional" button immediately below to access these materials.

Click here to access the Advent Devotional.

 

December 3: He Reveals Himself, Exodus 3:1-15
This service examines Moses' experience of God “breaking in” to him at the burning bush and preparing him for the next big steps God was about to take.


December 10: We Hear Him, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

As we continue in the season of Advent, we continue to think about what happens when God breaks into our experience. God “broke in” to call Samuel to a life of service. Samuel's response—readiness and willingness for committed Christian service—must be a lesson to us.


December 17: He Accomplishes Great Things, Luke 1:26-38

We turn today to a New Testament passage in which the Holy Spirit meets Mary and explains what is about to happen. Both the angel and Mary share the conviction and confidence that God is about to accomplish “great things.”

December 24: We See Him, John 1:1-14
God breaks into world history most dramatically in the incarnation. In Christmas we see the incarnation of God and our lives are changed!


December 25: He Is Here, Luke 2:1-20
The time of fulfillment is here! We begin to celebrate the birth of Christ. Joy and singing must fill the air.


December 31: Conflict Breaks Out, Matthew 2:13-18; Revelation 12:1-9
The arrival of Christ incarnate into this world brought salvation and hope, but it also brought conflict as the forces of evil intensified their efforts to overcome the work of Christ. Today the focus will be on the massacre of the infants in Bethlehem in Matthew 2 and the commentary on such events provided in Revelation 12.  This service brings a strong touch of realism into the celebration of Christmas. Spiritual warfare goes along with Christmas. Evil is determined to destroy the work of Christ.


 

Make plans to join us for the 11th Annual Living Nativity! 

Living Nativity

 

Living Nativity at Brookside!

Friday, December 8th

Saturday, December 9th

Sunday, December 10th

 

7:00PM, 7:30PM, & 8:00PM
each evening

For complete event information, click here.

 

 

ALPHA Returns to Brookside January 2007

What is ALPHA?

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ALPHA is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile because in questions we come to a deeper
understanding of the Christian faith. So maybe you need to refresh your basics of the Christian faith or you know someone at work who is searching to understand the gospel. Maybe you yourself are trying to figure out what the gospel is all about. If so, then sign up for the next ALPHA course!

Beginning on January 4, 2007 at 6:15pm, we will enjoy a meal together followed by a time of learning about the basics of the Christian faith.

For more information contact Pastor Brian Ochsner 452-3191, ext 18.

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November 2006

 

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Tour By Night

Friday, December 1

7:00-8:30 pm

Explore more than 50 beautifully decorated, candlelit tables throughout the church.  Relax in the sounds of the season and enjoy coffee, dessert and friendly conversation.   No tickets are required for Tour By Night.

Tour of Tables

Saturday, December 2

8:30 am-12 noon

Tickets are required.

Enjoy a holiday brunch with other women around beautifully decorated tables that are designed by Brookside volunteers.  Gentlemen Servers add a pampering touch to the table guests.  Our program will include an inspirational message featuring guest speaker Judy Scheurer.  Brookside’s own Marimba Ensemble will perform this year.

 

Tour of Tables Holiday Shoppes

Browse our unique marketplace of handmade gifts for the loved-ones on your list.   Those who create Christmas decorations, home decor, greeting cards, edible delights or other gifts are invited to display and sell their products.  The Holiday Shoppes will be open both Friday and Saturday.

 

"Are You Ready?" 
A Christmas Mini-Musical

If a man and pregnant woman knocked on your door asking if you
had any room for them to spend the night, would you let them in? The story of Mary and Joseph is familiar to each of us, yet I’m guessing, rarely do we wonder how we might have reacted if approached by them today.

Together Kingdom Kids and Children in Worship will explore how much room we give Jesus in our own lives--whether we respond with indifference, selfishness, procrastination, pride, or with great love—as they prepare for the Christmas program.


Join us on Sunday Evening, December 3rd at 6:00pm for our annual Children's Christmas Program and help the children answer the question "Are You Ready?"

Living Nativity 2006!

Make plans to join us for the 11th Annual Living Nativity! 

 

Living Nativity at Brookside!

Friday, December 8th

Saturday, December 9th

Sunday, December 10th

 

7:00PM, 7:30PM, & 8:00PM

each evening

For complete event information,

click here.

LIVING NATIVITY—38 DAY COUNTDOWN!

It was early the morning of Oct 12. Snow was falling and sticking! I looked out the window and it occurred to me that we have held the Living Nativity in all weathers! Where has the year gone? One of the songs in the nativity says, "bring your peace into our violence, bid our hungry souls be filled. . . tears are falling, hearts are breaking, how we need to hear from God. . . " How true this is!!   For eleven years Brookside has reenacted this incredible miracle of peace and salvation. It takes 200-300 volunteers over three nights to make it happen! Will you be one of those volunteers?

Are there any teenage boys willing to fill the role of Joseph? Joseph was a teenage boy when he became the earthly father to Jesus. You can use this opportunity to be a missionary in your community.


The Neighbors in Nazareth will be back! It was an awesome addition last year. If you served at one of the booths consider being a "supervisor" of a booth for one night!


New members: This is a fabulous event to volunteer for with "no experience
necessary.” You will meet and mingle with Brooksiders of all ages!

Sign ups begin in a couple of weeks for this event December 8-10. Won't you
join us in introducing Jesus to our community? See you there!

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October 2006

     

Tour By Night

Friday, December 1

7:00-8:30 pm

Explore more than 50 beautifully decorated, candlelit tables throughout the church.  Relax in the sounds of the season and enjoy coffee, dessert and friendly conversation.

Tour of Tables

Saturday, December 2

8:30 am-12 noon

Enjoy a holiday brunch with other women around beautifully decorated tables that are designed by Brookside volunteers.  Gentlemen Servers add a pampering touch to the table guests.  Our program will include an inspirational message featuring guest speaker Judy Scheurer.  Brookside’s own Marimba Ensemble will perform this year.

Tour of Tables Holiday Shoppes

Browse our unique marketplace of handmade gifts for the loved-ones on your list.   Those who create Christmas decorations, home decor, greeting cards, edible delights or other gifts are invited to display and sell their products.  The Holiday Shoppes will be open both Friday and Saturday.

Reservations will be taken beginning November 5th between morning services.  Questions?  Please contact Brenda Holtrop.


 

New Discover Brookside Class Now Forming

Are you ready to find out more about Brookside?

The next Discover Brookside Class will begin Sunday, October 22 and continue for five weeks during the 10:30 worship service.  This class is especially geared for those who are considering membership at Brookside, those who have recently become members of Brookside, or those who just want to know more about Brookside in general! Watch for details in the coming weeks or contact Sandi Nemecek with questions.

 

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Christ to the Core Sermon Series


What’s At Your Core?

Core  \’ko(e)r\  (from the Latin Cor heart) 1: a central and often foundational part

Beginning in the month of October, Pastors Paul and Brian will lead us through the Christ to the Core series.

October 1: “Are You Full of It or Full of Him?” Luke 12:1-12

In our lives we will be full of various things at various times. Our hearts will
be full of the sports, activities and friendships of youth; the love, children,
careers and mortgages of adulthood; and the joys, troubles, and busyness
of life. Sometimes we will even be full of church! But when (if ever) are we
full of Jesus? Could someone look at you and say, “She is Christ to the core!”?


October 8: “Where Do You Build Your Barns?” Luke 12:13-21

“Location, location, location,” are proverbially the three most important
aspects of real estate. Location is the most important part of our text as
well. Just exactly where we place our priorities, where we invest our
money, and where we find our security is at issue in this passage and parable.


October 15:“Where Is Your Treasure?” Luke 12:22-34

God is pleased to give us the kingdom, he is pleased to make us part of
what he is doing here on earth, he is pleased to invite us to eternal life; but we look for treasure in the wrong places! We love the “stuff” of this world. God wants our hearts focused on him and his plan for the world. If our hearts are focused on God, that is where we will find eternal life, a life of joy and peace.


October 22: “Where Is Your Master?” Luke 12:35-41

Sometimes we think that once we have found the Master, we are set for
life. The disciples (epitomized by Peter) have found the Master. They are
his disciples. But Jesus speaks words of warning that are as powerful for
us “insiders” as they are for “outsiders.” We are Jesus’ disciples. Is he at
the very core of our existence? Is our money, devotion, and energy tied
to him or to something else? Yes, Jesus is talking to you.


November 5: “What Have You Received?” Luke 12:41-48


November 12:“Are You Divided?” Luke 12:49-53


November 19: “Are You Reconciled?” Luke 12:54-59



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September 2006

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Christ to the Core Sermon Series


What’s At Your Core?

Core  \’ko(e)r\  (from the Latin Cor heart) 1: a central and often foundational part

Beginning in the month of October, Pastors Paul and Brian will lead us through the Christ to the Core series.

October 1: “Are You Full of It or Full of Him?” Luke 12:1-12


October 8: “Where Do You Build Your Barns?” Luke 12:13-21


October 15:“Where Is Your Treasure?” Luke 12:22-34


October 22: “Where Is Your Master?” Luke 12:35-41


November 5: “What Have You Received?” Luke 12:41-48


November 12:“Are You Divided?” Luke 12:49-53


November 19: “Are You Reconciled?” Luke 12:54-59


Check out the new blog from Brookside CRC and Pastor Paul!

Catch this upcoming conference to be held at Brookside CRC!
Upcoming Conference

Finding Our Place in
the Biblical Story

6 pm, Friday – 4 pm, Saturday
September 22-23, 2006
Location: Brookside CRC

"A conference for pastors, seminarians, church workers, elders, deacons, educators, parents and all disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who desire to live lives shaped by the Biblical story."

Further details listed here.

Access the new blog from Brookside CRC! Access the new blog from Brookside CRC!

Finding Our Place in the Covenants

Throughout the remainder of September in both our morning and evening services, we will ask ourselves where we fit into the biblical stories of the Covenant. The covenantal promises that God makes throughout the Old Testament are epitomized by Jesus Christ in the New Testament and must be inhabited by all believers today.


September 10:
In the morning, Pastor Paul DeVries will help us find “Our Place in Creation,” using Genesis 1:26-31 as the text. In the evening, he will use Genesis 8:15-9:17 to remind us of “Our Place in Noah.”


September 17:
In the morning Pastor Brian Ochsner will renew our understanding that we are Abraham’s children and must find “Our Place in Abraham.” His text will be Genesis 12.  In the evening Pastor Paul DeVries will continue our look at the covenants of God by considering “Our Place with the Israelites.” God’s law given through Moses in Exodus 20:1-24 forms the basis for the sermon.


September 24:T
his morning Pastor Paul DeVries will remind us of the “new covenant” of Jeremiah 31:27-34. Do we know “Our Place in God’s New People?” In the evening Pastor Brian Ochsner will use Ezekiel’s image of a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:22-32) to help us find “Our Place in God’s Grace.”


This preaching series on the covenants provides an excellent foundation to our upcoming weekend conference, Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story. The conference (September 22-23) will call us to shape our lives by the Biblical story and its worldview.

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August 2006
   

Catch this upcoming conference to be held at Brookside CRC!

Upcoming Conference

Finding Our Place in
the Biblical Story

6 pm, Friday – 4 pm, Saturday
September 22-23, 2006
Location: Brookside CRC

"A conference for pastors, seminarians, church workers, elders, deacons, educators, parents and all disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who desire to live lives shaped by the Biblical story."

Further details listed here.

   
CHeck out these pictures from the August 2006 SERVE project!

      SERVE GROUP COMING TO BROOKSIDE


From August 12 through August 19, Brookside hosted 58 high school students and their leaders  from around the United States while they do service work in our community.

This is the same SERVE program that Brookside students were involved with earlier this summer in New Jersey. SERVE is designed for youth who have a desire to help others and discover who God is while participating in hands-on service in the community.

For more about SERVE and other opportunities for youth, check out the following two links:



Summer Worship

God Acts Through Prayer

On June 25, Pastor Paul kicked off a five part series: God Acts Through Prayer. This series will use the book of Acts to take a look at some of the key ways in which the church and individuals grow and develop through the use of prayer. Although prayer is essential to every part of the life of the church, it is often neglected or relegated to a perfunctory status in the practice of the Christian church and individual members. The book of Acts shows how the early church depended on prayer.

June 25: “Shaken Through Prayer”
Acts 4:23-31

July 2: “Directed Through Prayer”
Acts 10:9-34

July 16: “Put in our Right Mind Through Prayer”
Acts 12:5-16

July 23: “Ministry and Mission Through Prayer”
Acts 16:25-34

August 6: “Sent Out Through Prayer”
Acts 20:36-21:6



Brookside's Youth Group Participates in SERVE

Nine students and three leaders from our Deep6 youth group traveled to Wyckoff, NJ to partcipate in Youth Unlimited's SERVE. They spent the week of July 8-15 doing service work, worshiping together and doing small group Bible studies in the evening.

This year's participants were Ann Heyer, Lisa Heyer, Betsy Breuker, Kayla DeVries, Kelsey Kuiper, Laura Iwema, Scott Vermeer, Stephanie Garvelink, Leanne Koetje, Brian Bierenga, Craig Bierenga, and Erin DeJong.

For more information on SERVE and our trip, click here.

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July 2006

Join Us for Brookside's Summer Morning Worship Series
Summer Worship

God Acts Through Prayer

On June 25, Pastor Paul kicked off a five part series: God Acts Through Prayer. This series will use the book of Acts to take a look at some of the key ways in which the church and individuals grow and develop through the use of prayer. Although prayer is essential to every part of the life of the church, it is often neglected or relegated to a perfunctory status in the practice of the Christian church and individual members. The book of Acts shows how the early church depended on prayer.

June 25: “Shaken Through Prayer”
Acts 4:23-31

July 2: “Directed Through Prayer”
Acts 10:9-34

July 16: “Put in our Right Mind Through Prayer”
Acts 12:5-16

July 23: “Ministry and Mission Through Prayer”
Acts 16:25-34

August 6: “Sent Out Through Prayer”
Acts 20:36-21:6

 

Brookside's Youth Group Participates in SERVE

Nine students and three leaders from our Deep6 youth group planned to arrive in Wyckoff, NJ Saturday afternoon. They will spend the week of July 8-15 doing service work, worshiping together and doing small group Bible studies in the evening.

Please pray for safety and changed lives.   This year's participants are Ann Heyer, Lisa Heyer, Betsy Breuker, Kayla DeVries, Kelsey Kuiper, Laura Iwema, Scott Vermeer, Stephanie Garvelink, Leanne Koetje, Brian Bierenga, Craig Bierenga, and Erin DeJong.

For more information on SERVE and our trip, click here.

Youth Group participates in SERVE.

 

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SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC IN THE PARK

Mark your calendar and plan now to attend-- Sunday, July 23

Following the 10:30 service, all are invited to a potluck picnic at Creekside Park (1035 – 68th St. SE). We have reserved the entire park and plan to enjoy a time of casual fellowship together with a potluck lunch. In place of our evening service that day, we will have an outdoor worship service at the park during the afternoon.

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June 2006

 

VBS 2006 -- Son Treasure Island!
 
We had a great week at Son Treasure VBS at Brookside!
 

Together we learned that there is a treasure more precious than gold, more  lasting than diamonds! It’s the greatest treasure of all – God’s love! Each day we looked at how Jesus’ life illustrates God’s love as described in 1 Corinthians 13.

  • On Monday, we learned: God’s love is shown in Jesus.
  • On Tuesday, we learned: God’s love is kind and patient.
  • On Wednesday, we learned: God’s love is for everyone.
  • On Thursday, we learned: God’s love is forgiving.
  • On Friday, we learned: God’s love never fails.

Plan to join us for a special VBS celebration and worship service at 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 25. If your your child plans to particpate in the Sunday VBS program, please arrive by 5:15pm.

 

Take a look at that we did at VBS this week!
 
VBS friends

  We met some good friends this
week at Son Treasure Island VBS!

The crafts were awesome this week!
Great crafts too!
VBS snacks are great!  
We love the great snacks they serve at VBS!
   
We learned cool songs too!Miss Elizabeth taught us some new songs this week!
   
The games were great!
Fun games
   
We heard great stories from the bible!
We heard some great stories from the bible too!

 

VBS 2006 -- Son Treasure Island!

Join us at Son Treasure Island VBS!

There’s treasure on this island. More precious than gold, more  lasting than diamonds, it’s the greatest treasure of all – God’s love! Each day your kids will learn how Jesus’ life illustrates God’s love as described in 1 Corinthians 13.

JUNE 19-23, 2006 -- 9:00 to 11:45 AM

  • Monday: God’s love is shown in Jesus.
  • Tuesday: God’s love is kind and patient.
  • Wednesday: God’s love is for everyone.
  • Thursday: God’s love is forgiving.
  • Friday: God’s love never fails.

Son Treasure Island Vacation Bible School at Brookside is for children who have completed 4-year old preschool through 5th grade.

Use our easy on-line pre-registration form.

Please note:
Parents of pre-registered children still need to complete a Liability Waiver and medical information form on the first day of VBS. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

The Drama of Scripture
The Drama of Scripture.Imagine trying to teach the history of the American presidency by beginning with the Teddy Roosevelt administration, jumping to the Reagan administration, going back to the Jefferson administration, and then talking about Watergate during the Nixon administration. Your students might be confused regarding the historic flow and development of the American presidency, don’t you think?

Yet, this is exactly how many of us approach the Bible. One of the difficulties that we have in “hearing” the truth of scripture today is that we have lost the sense of the redemptive historical approach to scriptural study.

The Bible is a historic narrative telling of the unfolding redemptive plan of God. It moves from beginning to end to tell us the true story of how a good world gone bad is redeemed through the triumphant death and resurrection of Christ. By taking a panoramic look at the Bible, reading it as a whole, the various pieces begin to make more sense.

Beginning on May 14, Pastor Paul DeVries will lead us in a look at the Bible as a book. Using a familiar and well developed model for understanding and writing narrative or dramatic works, Pastor Paul presents the truth of Scripture in a dramatic fashion.

May 14

ACT I: “Creation” Genesis 1-2
ACT II: “The Fall and its Implications” Genesis 3-11

May 21

ACT III: “God’s Redemptive Plan Unfolds” Genesis 12

Scene 1: God Chooses a (Stiff-Necked) People

May 28 ACT III: Scene 2: Kingdom Established & Lost
June 4

ACT IV: “The Gospels & Acts”

Scene 1: The Ministry, Death and Life of Christ
Scene 2: The Spread of the Gospel

June 11 ACT V: “The Epistles & Revelation”

 

You're invited! Community Open House

You may have wondered what’s up with all the construction. Now that the dust has settled, here’s your chance to find out!

Come see what’s new at Brookside!

Tuesday, June 6
6:30 pm to 8:00pm

  • Free Family-Friendly Activities For All Ages!
  • Tour Our New Facility
  • Take A Sneak Peek At VBS 2006!

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May 2006



The Drama of Scripture
The Drama of Scripture.Imagine trying to teach the history of the American presidency by beginning with the Teddy Roosevelt administration, jumping to the Reagan administration, going back to the Jefferson administration, and then talking about Watergate during the Nixon administration. Your students might be confused regarding the historic flow and development of the American presidency, don’t you think?

Yet, this is exactly how many of us approach the Bible. One of the difficulties that we have in “hearing” the truth of scripture today is that we have lost the sense of the redemptive historical approach to scriptural study.

The Bible is a historic narrative telling of the unfolding redemptive plan of God. It moves from beginning to end to tell us the true story of how a good world gone bad is redeemed through the triumphant death and resurrection of Christ. By taking a panoramic look at the Bible, reading it as a whole, the various pieces begin to make more sense.

Beginning on May 14, Pastor Paul DeVries will lead us in a look at the Bible as a book. Using a familiar and well developed model for understanding and writing narrative or dramatic works, Pastor Paul presents the truth of Scripture in a dramatic fashion.

May 14

ACT I: “Creation” Genesis 1-2
ACT II: “The Fall and its Implications” Genesis 3-11

May 21

ACT III: “God’s Redemptive Plan Unfolds” Genesis 12

Scene 1: God Chooses a (Stiff-Necked) People

May 28 ACT III: Scene 2: Kingdom Established & Lost
June 4

ACT IV: “The Gospels & Acts”

Scene 1: The Ministry, Death and Life of Christ
Scene 2: The Spread of the Gospel

June 11 ACT V: “The Epistles & Revelation”


VBS 2006

Join us at Son Treasure Island VBS!
There’s treasure on this island. More precious than gold, more  lasting than diamonds, it’s the greatest treasure of all – God’s love! Each day your kids will learn how Jesus’ life illustrates God’s love as described in 1 Corinthians 13.

JUNE 19-23, 2006 -- 9:00 to 11:30 AM

  • Monday: God’s love is shown in Jesus.
  • Tuesday: God’s love is kind and patient.
  • Wednesday: God’s love is for everyone.
  • Thursday: God’s love is forgiving.
  • Friday: God’s love never fails.

Son Treasure Island Vacation Bible School at Brookside is for children who have completed 4-year old preschool through 5th grade.

Use our easy on-line pre-registration form.

Please note:
Parents of pre-registered children still need to complete a Liability Waiver and medical information form on the first day of VBS. Thank you for your cooperation.


You're invited! Community Open House

You may have wondered what’s up with all the construction. Now that the dust has settled, here’s your chance to find out!

Come see what’s new at Brookside!

Tuesday, June 6
6:30 pm to 8:00pm

  • Free Family-Friendly Activities For All Ages!
  • Tour Our New Facility
  • Take A Sneak Peek At VBS 2006!

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April 2006


aerobicsBODY & SOUL AEROBICS

     --Where Faith and Fitness Meet

Ladies, you are invited to the spring session of Body & Soul, beginning Monday, April 17.

Class meets Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00- 7:15pm and the cost is $52.50 for 7 weeks.

The theme for the session is "Arms Wide Open," focusing on Jesus' great love for us, His children.

Call Diane Scott (281-2998) with questions.


Lenten cross

Images of Salvation

This Lenten season we journey with God as he moves us from here, in our misery and sin, to there, in our joy and redemption. The vehicle that we will use for our journey is a morning sermon series on the Images of Salvation that we find throughout the Bible.

March 5 “From Kidnapped & Captive to Ransomed & Redeemed”~ Isaiah 35

March 12“From Debt to Savings”~ Luke 7:36-50

March 19 “From Abandoned & Dirty to Loved & Washed”~ Ezekiel 16:1-22

March 26 “From Despair & Death to Hope and Life”~ 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

April 2“From Ignorance to Wisdom”~  Proverbs 30:1-9

April 9 “From Vanity of Heart to Fullness of Heart” ~Jeremiah 17:5-10; 31:33-34

April 16 “From Death to Life”~ 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

 

Feel free to review these pictures from the Youth Group's recent Spring Break Trip to South Carolina!

Youth Group's Spring Break Trip to South Carolina

Feel free to review these pictures from the recent Youth Group's Spring Break Trip to South Carolina.

 

 

 

 

 



 

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Brookside Gardening Seminars are Back

Monday, March 20~Monday, April 17
Monday, May 8~ 6:30-8:30 pm

On Monday, March 20, join us for our opening seminar with Bob Speelman, a Certified Arborist from Calvin College.

Bob is a knowledgeable speaker for our opening Seminar. His designs include adding over 1000 trees to the campus grounds in the past five years!  The campus is further beautified with his use of shrubs, perennials, grasses and the tulip and annual beds. Come hear how your landscape can be wisely maintained and tweaked using tips from a certified hands-on landscaper!

All Seminars Free of Charge
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March 2006

 

Lenten cross

Images of Salvation

This Lenten season we journey with God as he moves us from here, in our misery and sin, to there, in our joy and redemption. The vehicle that we will use for our journey is a morning sermon series on the Images of Salvation that we find throughout the Bible.

March 5 “From Kidnapped & Captive to Ransomed & Redeemed”~ Isaiah 35

March 12“From Debt to Savings”~ Luke 7:36-50

March 19 “From Abandoned & Dirty to Loved & Washed”~ Ezekiel 16:1-22

March 26 “From Despair & Death to Hope and Life”~ 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

April 2“From Ignorance to Wisdom”~  Proverbs 30:1-9

April 9 “From Vanity of Heart to Fullness of Heart” ~Jeremiah 17:5-10; 31:33-34

April 16 “From Death to Life”~ 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

 


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Brookside Gardening Seminars are Back

Monday, March 20~Monday, April 17
Monday, May 8~ 6:30-8:30 pm

On Monday, March 20, join us for our opening seminar with Bob Speelman, a Certified Arborist from Calvin College.

Bob is a knowledgeable speaker for our opening Seminar. His designs include adding over 1000 trees to the campus grounds in the past five years!  The campus is further beautified with his use of shrubs, perennials, grasses and the tulip and annual beds. Come hear how your landscape can be wisely maintained and tweaked using tips from a certified hands-on landscaper!

All Seminars Free of Charge
Door Prizes



Here are some snapshots of our progress.

Construction Concludes!
Thanks to the great construction crew (Jimmy, Andy, Tim and others) who have put a lot of their own TLC into this project. Take a look at some snapshots of that capture the progress we made in 2005.


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February 2006


Welcome to Brookside Christian Reformed Church!

Looking for answers? The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner over ten, thought-provoking weekly sessions. It's low key, friendly and fun.

Brookside Alpha meets every Thursday evening at 6:15pm.

These classes will help you to develop a deeper faith and also gain the confidence you need to tell others about Jesus.  If you have any questions about Alpha, please contact Brian Ochsner.

Images and text © Alpha International 2003

Looking for answers? Come join us at the Alpha course.


Here are some snapshots of our progress.Construction Continues
They are installing ceiling tiles, carpet, cabinets, and restroom fixtures. The fireplace is in. Chester, Todd, and Paul are still painting! Harold and Chuck, the electricians, will complete the light installation when the ceiling tiles are in. Karl is finishing the fire sprinkling system. Thanks to the great construction crew (Jimmy, Andy, Tim and others) who have put a lot of their own TLC into this project. We anticipate an early March completion! Take a look at some snapshots of our progress.

Here's a look at what our facility will look like in the near future!
(NOTE: This Adode Acrobat PDF file is a 16.6MB file and is mainly provided for broadband/high-speed connections)

We look forward to seeing you soon at Brookside Christian Reformed Church!

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January 2006


Somebody told you wrong. The truth will set you free.A series was offered in January and February that was based on Pastor Paul's book, Somebody told you wrong.

"SOMEBODY TOLD YOU WRONG" Sermon Series

January 15 “No Problem”

January 22 “Freedom of Choice”

January 29 “Let’s Get Specific”

February 5 “More Than An Opportunity”

February 12 “Forget About the Past”

February 19 “By this Gospel You are Saved”

 

 

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Brookside CRC is located at 3600 Kalamazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The phone number is 616-452-3191 and the email is connections@brooksidecrc.org.
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