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Mayflower is alive and here for you!
We hope you will begin the new year with fun, growth, friendship, and more by connecting with Mayflower members and friends in these engaging opportunities each week.
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For more details on these opportunities, please visit MayflowerChurch.org
or call the office - 616-459-6255.
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Copies of the current Membership Directory are now available in the Narthex.
If you would like a copy mailed to you, please email Amy Hermen at Amy@MayflowerChurch.org.
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WOW! The Creation Mural is FANTASTIC!!
Special Thanks to those who donated at the Car Wash along with
Dale & Ellen DeHaan and Andy & Abby Brooks to make this mural possible.
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Have you been visiting Mayflower
and want to learn more?
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Are you ready to
become a member?
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What does this mean?
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Members publicly identify as part of our community, supporting the church through engagement, spiritual growth, and giving. Members are critical to the leadership of the church by voting on the Council, the annual budget, and calling our next pastor.
New Member Classes:
February 13 and 20
(following Sunday worship in the library)
New Member Induction:
February 27
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Please contact Amy Hermen if you have questions or to register for the classes.
(Amy@MayflowerChurch.org | 616-459-6255)
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-- Senior Pastor Search Committee UPDATE -- |
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Dear Mayflower Members and Friends,
As a committee, we have been meeting often and with focused intention, and we continue to feel confident we will find the right candidate for Mayflower.
We are currently engaged with two pastoral candidates. We have spent numerous hours interviewing one of the two candidates and his family via Zoom. We will conduct another interview with this candidate the week of January 17th. Our search firm has conducted several preliminary interviews with him, as well, and recently pulled a background check and sought out several references, which were excellent. This candidate is a PhD level pastor from the Midwest and has served churches both in the USA and abroad. He aligns with many of the traits Mayflower identified as important to our next pastor.
A second candidate recently completed preliminary interviews with our search firm. Our committee will have contact with this candidate this week as well.
We are hopeful that we are on the right path and we ask for your continued prayers.
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our committee. We assure you we are working hard to get the right candidate to support Mayflower's next chapter.
Your Dedicated Search Committee,
Amy Conway, Rachel Haddad, Phil Idema, Jessica Ruppert, Andy Schutt, Steve Waltman, Linda Edgar, Lisa Weaver, Martin Grin
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MayflowerChurch.org/join-us/pastor-search-update/ |
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February 13 - Noonish
49UP Group Event
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Let's brave the winter weather after church on February 13 for brunch at Bobcat Bonnie's in Breton Village (space formerly occupied by Houlihan's at Breton and Burton).
Singles and couples ages 49 and up (no upper age limit) are warmly welcomed!
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Please email sjones9200@aol.com with your RSVP or call (616) 458-0305 and leave a message. Hope to see many of you then!
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Join us for Dinner on
Jan 19 - 5-6pm
Subs, Chips & Ice Cream
$5.00
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Happy New Year! As the new year begins, here’s a reminder about the upcoming schedule for Bible studies.
MIDWEEK ADULT BIBLE STUDY:
Wednesday, January 12 at 5:45pm
Led by Eric Britcher in the Mayflower Library -- open to all.
(Light supper is available at 5:00pm)
Topic: The Last Things in the Life of Abraham, Genesis 23-25.
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MONDAY EVENING MEN'S BIBLE STUDY resumes
Monday, January 10, 2022 - 5:00pm
Led by Eric Britcher in the Mayflower Library
Topic: Distorted Images of God
Study guides are available for $9.00 each.
Please contact Eric if you have any questions 616-498-6002
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MONDAY 5PM WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Please join us for “winter semester” -- Snow Birds welcome!
Meetings begin on January 24th at the church, and we will be offering both a Zoom and in-person option.
Book: The Epic of Eden - Isaiah by Sandra Richter.
Led by Dr. Alexiana Fry in the Chapel.
Videos will begin in-person at 4:30pm, with a discussion starting at 5pm. (There will be full access to watch each week’s video at your leisure if you cannot make 4:30 in-person.)
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Jones at sjones9200@aol.com.
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Welcoming new friends, Priscilla Circle invites you to attend meetings on the first Wednesday of the month:
February 2 at noon | March 2 at noon | April 6 at noon
If you are interested in more information,
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Are you a stitcher or other craftsperson?
Join us in the Mayflower Needlepoint Guild for an enjoyable time spent in the Atrium doing any creative fiber project. Friends share techniques and teach anyone new who is interested in this craft.
Tuesdays 10:30am -12:30pm.
If you are interested in more information,
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Check Facebook for Updates
If you, or a family member, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19,
or you exhibit any of the symptoms associated, or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please
refrain from attending any Mayflower event until you have been through the proper time of quarantine.
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As of 1/6/21, we have received 179 pledges worth $707k which is 66% of our Estimated $1.1M Budget.
If you have not done so already, please search your heart and respond enthusiastically with your commitment as soon as possible, allowing Mayflower to Be a Blessing to our congregation and those most in need in our community.
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We understand that you may have questions, comments, or concerns.
Please know that we are available to address these by phone, by e-mail, or in person.
With gratitude and in Christ, Your Stewardship Committee
Barbara Hohman, Chairperson - hohmanbarbara@gmail.com - (616) 446-4271
Susan K. Jones, Moderator - sjones9200@aol.com - (616) 304-4633
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PLEASE HELP!
Bring Dinner or Donate Pizza
On Sunday, January 30,
the kids have requested a "Waffle Bar". Sign-up with for toppings, an additional waffle iron or two, and a couple of parent volunteers to help with cooking and syrup distribution.
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We will not meet Sunday, January 16 due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
January 23!!
Welcome more Special Guests
January 30!!
Waffle Bar & Movie
We're planning to break out our inflatable movie screen and spend a cozy evening in the atrium with waffles and a movie.
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8th-grade Confirmation Class
Begin with an informational meeting on January 23 following the morning worship service. Parents of 8th graders will receive a separate email with more information.
Our class will meet on Sundays from 5:00-6:00pm, for four weeks (February 6 & 13, March 6 & 13) and conclude with Confirmation Sunday on March 20. If your child is interested in pursuing Confirmation, please email allison@mayflowerchurch.org
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Reminisce on the beautiful music from last year's Christmas season services
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Amahl & The Night Visitors |
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Prayers of Celebration or Concern
are often requested for our
Mayflower Church Family and Friends.
If you would like to receive the detailed Mayflower Prays prayer list,
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Greeters / Cookie Providers Needed
Are you willing to greet before a Sunday service or
bring a treat for a Sunday coffee reception?
Dates are now available with the link (to the right)
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Office Help Needed
Are you interested in assisting the office with mailings
or other projects as they come up?
Please email Murry Idema to get on the list.
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Mayflower is actively seeking a part-time Building Manager
Please contact Amy in the office if you are interested or know of someone who may be a good fit. (Amy@MayflowerChurch.org)
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Would you like to donate and dedicate fresh Altar or Lectern and Pulpit flowers for Sundays? |
Or call Amy Hermen in the office to schedule 616-459-6255 |
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Scan the QR Code to give/pay directly through E-zekiel.
No sign-up required.
Download the app and create an account for future secure scan-and-go transactions.
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It's easier than ever to give a donation, send in your pledge offering, or pay for events, and more.
Help us hold lightly to our possessions and
help us hold tightly to the things that really matter:
our love for God and our love for each other.
The ongoing ministries at Mayflower depend on your generosity — and we thank you!
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More!
Connect with us for more updates
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Office Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm
THANKSGIVING: The office will be closed Nov. 25-26.
CHRISTMAS: The office will be closed the week of Dec. 27-31.
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If you, or a family member, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19,
or you exhibit any of the symptoms associated, or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please
refrain from attending any Mayflower event until you have been through the proper time of quarantine.
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