Ministries & Programs Drop by the Info Depot to pick up brochures highlighting all programs.

Adult Ministries: We really value adult ministries here at

Peace. During the Sunday School Hour on Sunday mornings, we offer a number of classes for adults. There are also multiple Bible Studies and Growth Groups that meet throughout the week. Note: Watch your bulletin for information regarding special events like our annual Marriage Retreat, camping

weekend, senior citizen outings, etc.

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Student Ministries: Peace Church is known for a strong, active, God-centered student ministry. Our desire is for

students to glorify God by knowing and treasuring Christ above all else. Youth Groups meet Sunday nights for a time of games,

snacks, hanging out, and learning biblical truth.

Senior High and Junior High — Sundays, 5:30-7:30PM (Senior High also has a Bible Study that meets Wednesday

nights at 6:30PM.) 5th and 6th Grade — Sundays, 6:00-7:00PM

Peace Young Adult Ministries meet Thursday nights at 7PM.

They have large-group discussions, Bible Studies, and many fun events throughout the year.

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Children’s Ministries: Our flagship children’s program is Caraway Street — a live-action drama that teaches kids basic Bible knowledge ad teaches them how much God loves them. It meets Sunday nights from 6-7PM for kids ages 5-4th Grade.

GEMS/Cadets: On Wednesdays at 6:15, we host programs where kids can make friends, learn skills, make crafts, and learn more about God. Girls are on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month; boys on the 2nd and 4th.

Join us June 24-28, for Vacation Bible School — a week-long summer adventure in learning about Jesus. This year, kids

going into 1st-6th Grade are invited to be princes, princesses, and knights in God's Kingdom. We'll play awesome games,

travel back in time to meet King David, and most importantly, learn to "stand strong" for God.

Announcements Want to learn more about the Gospel? At the Info Depot, we have two booklets that present the Gospel in a clear way. Pick up Two Ways To Live, (for adults) or Who Will Be King (for

kids). Feel free to take them home!

Baptism Requests: If you would like to request baptism for your child, please sign up in the foyer to attend the April 15th

Elder Meeting.

Revelation Series: The first segment of our Sunday evening “Studies in the Word: Revelation” is now available on CD or

DVD. Pick up an envelope at the Info Depot to order your copy.

Love to Golf? The men’s league is looking for two more golfers (as well as a few substitutes). Play starts on May 9 at 5:30PM at Yankee Springs Golf course and will continue every Thursday

through the end of August. Contact Don Postma at djpostma@gmail.com with questions or to get involved.

Church Co-ed Softball: We are looking for more players,

especially women, to fill open spots on (what will hopefully be) our third softball team. Sign up in the foyer by

TODAY. Practices begin in April; games will start at the end of May and go through August. Any questions, contact Coach Pete

Colburn at (616)868-2204.

Take It With You WEEKLY SERIES DEVOTIONAL

For Your Convenience Nursery is available for children two and under down the hall at the north end

of the foyer.

There is an optional Kidz Worship program during the morning services. Kids who’d like to participate will be released from the

service prior to the sermon. Kids 3-K can be picked up from Room 206, 1st-4th Graders will be released from the Lower Lounge.

Activity Boxes for children are available

during the service on the table in the back of the Worship Center.

Handicapped seating is available in the back

right area of the Worship Center.

Hearing assisted devices are available for your use and may be obtained from the

sound booth.

There are both male and female volunteers in the Prayer Room (off the left side of the stage), ready to pray with you after the

service. Also, the Prayer Room is open to the public almost any time.

Did You Know?

Sermons from both morning and evening services are available on the church website, or you can order a DVD by filling out an

envelope at the Info Depot.

Under the sign-up table in the foyer, we collect old cell phones for Wycliffe Bible

Translators.

You are welcome to recycle paper and cardboard up at the Paper Gator, scrap

metal up in the bin by the dumpsters, and batteries in the foyer.

The Lost and Found is located under the coat rack to the right of the Caraway Theater.

Children & Students

There will be no Kidz Worship during Spring Break (Easter or April 7) for children first

through fourth grade.

Land the Plane! Children and Youth Sunday School classes are fundraising to support the missions team going to Kenya this summer. There is a papier-mâché airplane that can be filled with donations. When it gets heavy

enough, it will “land,” just like our missionaries will in Kenya.

Caraway Street: There is no Caraway tonight due to Easter, but make sure to join us next

week for “Night at the Beach!”

What is the heart of the Christian religion? The death and resurrection of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. What will you do with the empty tomb?

Monday – John 18 • Tuesday – John 19

Wednesday – John 20 • Thursday – John 21 • Friday/Saturday – 1 Corinthians 15

In 1 Corinthians 15, what does Paul say is the case if the resurrection is a lie? What does Paul say is true, since the resurrection is real?

Daily Prayer: Father, Jesus died for the sins of his people. Then he was raised from the dead, and he now reigns in glory. What an amazing reality! I know that by faith and repentance I may also be

raised with him. Thank you for your incredible grace! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Truth Is: We Face An Empty Tomb

John 20:1-9

Pastor Adam T. Barr

Easter Flowers The flowers decorating the Worship Center this morning are in honor of:

Daryle Forbes The Shepard Family

Joe Meekhof, Lupita Cowham

Mike & Renee Cnossen

Bill Hollstein, Bert & Jane Hollstein, Albert & Anne & Alicia Stramiello

Patti Hollstein

Bill Harrison, Ray & Ardis Burgess, Jan Henry Judy Harrison

Esther & Ren DeRuiter, Eileen Prins

Ron & Sharon Prins

Forrest Koning, Joe Meekhof Rich & Julie Koning

Butch VanBemden Mitch VanBemden

Nancee Cole

Barb & Lou Veenstra

Cindy Wingeier Tony & Helen Wingeier

Grandma & Grandpa Zuidersma &

Grandma Chuckie (Char) The Mols

Tim & Alice Dykstra, Clarence & Nel

VanPolen Jim & Marg VanPolen

Pete Donker Carol Donker

Peter Koetsier Jr., Mavin L. Kilgore

Tom & Kris Kilgore

Eric DeGroote Darlene & Ernie DeGroote

Hal Waller, Veronica Hess

Dave & Laura Hess

Abigail Ruth Graham, Minnie Smith, Scottie and Abby Hoek

Scott & Amy Hoek

Brenda & Andrea Jackson’s Grandparents

Brenda & Andrea Jackson

John & Ann Flikkema, Robert Lackey Maynard & Diana Flikkema

Pay No Attention To That Man Behind The Curtain...

But There Is Something Much Better Than Pretending...

This Amazing Claim Makes Sense...

The Truth Is…

Healing • Ken and MaryLou Crumback (9018 East Paris, Caledonia 49316) would appreciate your prayers, as Ken is currently battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma and is undergoing chemo at Spectrum Butterworth.

• Continue to pray for Marge Ferguson who is seeking treatment for her anxiety at Pine Rest.

• Sally Postma (6900—108th Street, Middleville 49333) had a procedure at U of M on 03/29. Pray for positive results and that her pain can be relieved.

• Continue to pray for Pastor Baukema (367 Mourning Dove Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, 49508) who is at a rehab facility in Grandville following a fall.

• Dorothy Cooley, a former member, recently found out she cannot undergo surgery for her ongoing kidney problems.

• Kay Rodriguez’s (mother of Randy Rodriguez) cancer has spread, and has stopped responding to chemo. Please pray for healing and salvation.

• Barbara Bush, Kelly Donker’s mom is experiencing further complications related to kidney disease.

• Continue to uphold Dave Newman, father of Rhonda Fisk and Troy Newman, who is suffering from severe complications from COPD.

• Joan VanTil, the mother of Susan Vlietstra, is battling lung cancer.

• Marg VanPolen’s sister-in-law, Norma Dykstra, has chosen to stop chemo treatment at this time. Continued prayers would be appreciated.

• Linda Overbeek’s dad was admitted to the hospital for a displaced hip. Surgery was deemed necessary which is made complicated by his dementia.

• Diane Hanna’s brother, Al VanderLaan, is battling stage 4 colon cancer. He has begun chemo and radiation.

Homebound • Clare Bender at Carveth Village (690 W. Main St., Middleville, 49333). Please pray for healing as he is currently fighting an infection in his leg.

Our Military • Active: Scott Boyink, Scott Brooks, Wade Brown, Julie Dierksheide, Erica Dubuque, Gunnar Meyering, Case Spiering, Jesse VanBemden, Kurt VanDeWeert.

• Reserves: Scott Apsey, Darrick Jackson, Cory Tietz

Contact the church office at office@peacechurch.cc or

616.891.8119 to join the prayer chain.

6950 Cherry Valley Road Middleville, MI 49333 (616)891-8119 • FAX: (616)891-8490

office@peacechurch.cc

www.PeaceChurch.cc

Today’s Service This Week

Monday Connections Team Meeting 6:30PM in the Fellowship Center

Women’s Exercise

6:45PM in the Lower Lounge (normally on Thursdays)

Tuesday Men’s Basketball

7:00-9:00PM in the Gym

Prayer Team Meeting 7:00PMin the Fellowship Center

(Friends at Peace is off for Spring Break) (Women’s Bible Study is on break) (Men’s Fraternity is on break)

Wednesday Station Creek Bible Study

Coffee at 9:30AM, Study at 10:00AM

Community Outreach Team Meeting 7:00PM in the 202-203

(GEMS and Cadets are off for Spring Break)

(Senior High Bible Study is off for Spring Break) (The Prayer Shawl Ministry is off until Spring)

Thursday Young Adult Ministries

at 7:00PM

Saturday (Men’s Fraternity is on break)

PRELUDE

OPENING SONG Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

WELCOME & GREETING

SONGS

Our God Saves Stronger

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

(Children are dismissed For Kidz Worship)

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Jon Delger, Pastoral Intern

OFFERING

MESSAGE

The Truth Is...We Face An Empty Tomb John 20:1-9

BLESSING

Pastor Adam T. Barr

Our Purpose

Our MISSION is to bring joy to God by bringing people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and helping each other grow as devoted

followers of Him.

Our VISION is to become a Biblically-centered community of faith where everyone, empowered through prayer, is equipped to know Christ, grow in Christ, worship

Christ, serve Christ and share Christ.

Nursery Schedules TODAY:

8:30AM

Infants: Sheila Workman and Madison Workman Toddlers: Chelsea Workman and Jenna Linton

11:00AM

Infants: Erin Martin and Madison Alverson Toddlers: Pam Tava, Hana Alverson, and Haley

Alverson

6:00PM No Evening Service

NEXT WEEK:

8:30AM Infants: Diana Flikkema, Marie Sieplinga Toddlers: Daryl Sieplinga, Ryven Colburn

11:00AM

Infants: Janice Pashby Toddlers: Nichole VanderLaan

6:00PM

Barb Bluhm

In the weeks ahead... 4/07 No Senior High Youth Group 4/08 Executive Team Meeting, 5:45PM / Church Office 4/08 Worship Team Meeting, 7:30 / Fellowship Center 4/12 Junior High Youth Group at Dare2Share 4/13 Profession of Faith/Membership Class, 1:00-3PM 4/13 Consistory Nominee Class, 8:00-11:30AM / 202 4/15 Consistory Meetings, 6:15-9:15PM 4/22 QLT Meeting, 6:30PM / 202-203 4/25 Spaghetti Dinner for Kenya Missions, 6:00PM

This morning, we’d like to recognize Scott Hoek and his team for serving up a tasty

Easter Breakfast!

General Fund Giving $ 9,361.33 General Fund Budgeted $ 11,817.28 YTD Budget Excess $ 4,399.24

Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 8:30AM & 11:00AM

Today at Peace

Welcome! We’re happy you’ve chosen to celebrate Easter with us! Whether you are someone seeking answers about God or a committed Christian who wants to grow in your faith, we want you to know there’s a place for you at Peace

Church. Stop by the Info Depot in the foyer after the service. We would love to say “Hi,” and welcome you with a small gift.

Worship Services (8:30AM & 11:00AM) Nursery (2 and Under) and Kidz Worship (3-K) Available (1st-4th Grade Kidz Worship is off for Spring Break)

Easter Breakfast (7:30-10:30AM) Head on down to the gym before or after your service.

The following Sunday programs are off for Easter:

Sunday School Classes for both adults and children are normally available.

Peace Jammers (5:00PM) 1st-8th Grades / Worship Center

Youth Groups

Senior High — 5:30-7:30PM / Senior High Youth Center Junior High — 5:30-7:30PM / Junior High Youth Center

5th & 6th Grade — 6:00-7:00PM / Lower Lounge

Caraway Street (6:00PM)

Ages 5 through Fourth Grade / Optional Movie at 5:30PM

Evening Service (6:00PM) Studies in the Word: Revelation

The Church Library is open from

8:00-8:30AM and 9:30-11:00AM