Category Archives: Ministry

FOCUS Valentine’s Dinner raises funds for upcoming missions trip

Lynnville Friends FOCUS youth pastor Jer Schnell speaks with attendees Mark and Melissa Doll at the youth group’s Valentine’s dinner Sunday night. Diners of all ages gathered at the Lynnville Friends FCC on Sunday evening, Feb. 18, for the annual FOCUS youth group Valentine’s fundraiser dinner. There were 273 meals served from 5-7:30 p.m.; 132 were...
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Locals serve and spread hope in Cozumel

Four local couples armed with a mission to serve as the hands and feet of Christ travelled to San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico, in late January – not to soak up the sun and waves, but to make a difference among the country’s less fortunate population. Randy and Pat Taylor, Tyler and Jill German, Doug and...
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Story of Daniel comes to life at Lynnville Friends VBS

Lynnville Friends Church wrapped up its month-long vacation Bible school, which was held on Sunday nights throughout June. This year’s theme centered around Daniel and the courage he had while in captivity. Organizers Dawn Allbee and Brenda Terpstra said they averaged about 40 kids weekly ranging from preschool to sixth grade, who were then assigned tribes...
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Young hearts with a mission to serve make an impact in Nashville

It’s been nearly three weeks since Lynnville Friends Church’s FOCUS youth group and leaders returned from a seven-day missions trip in Tennessee, but the impact of serving others still runs deep and fresh in the hearts of those who completed the service. From July 24-30, 11 members of the FOCUS youth group and their two...
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On the right track: Sully Christian Reformed and First Reformed Churches VBS

By Megan Pothoven Local kids rode through the week on a “Rocky Railroad” ride at Sully Vacation Bible School, sponsored by the Sully Christian Reformed and First Reformed Churches, Monday through Thursday evenings, July 12-15. Each evening, dinner was served to the kids before the kids were ready to start their expedition learning about the ups...
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Trainload of Fun at Lynnville Friends Church VBS

Sunday nights in June produced mountains of fun at Lynnville Friends Church Vacation Bible School. About 40-50 area kids joined in on the faith-filled adventure with the theme of “Rocky Railway: Jesus’ power pulls us through.” Dawn Allbee, VBS coordinator, had a crew of 25 volunteers who helped pull off the successful kids ministry. The VBS was...
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Pastor Jerry Morningstar celebrates 20 years of faithful service at SCC

  Twenty years ago, Pastor Jerry Morningstar and his wife Christine saw evidence early on that Sully Community Church, its congregation, and the people within the community would be a good fit for their ministry. On Jan. 28, 2001, Sully Community Church held an installation service for Pastor Jerry, Christine, and their young daughter, Rebecca. Today,...
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