Order of Worship
Sunday, September 6
*We Too Have Overcome
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Announcements
*All Creatures of Our God and King
*Your Words Are Wonderful (Psalm 119)
Prayer & Offering | Dane Anderson, Minister of Worship Arts & Discipleship
Scripture: Luke 24:13-32 | Don Scamehorn
Message | Julia Sandstrom, Lead Pastor
*Jesus Messiah
*King of Kings
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*We Too Have Overcome
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Announcements
*All Creatures of Our God and King
*Your Words Are Wonderful (Psalm 119)
Prayer & Offering | Dane Anderson, Minister of Worship Arts & Discipleship
Scripture: Luke 24:13-32 | Don Scamehorn
Message | Julia Sandstrom, Lead Pastor
*Jesus Messiah
*King of Kings
Benediction
*Congregational Song
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Giving
Offering
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God.
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God.
Your financial gifts can be:
- Made online through our online giving platform
- Mailed to the church office (6595 Cascade Rd. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49546)
- Given during in-person worship on Sunday mornings
As we look toward fall and the resuming of regular Sunday and midweek gatherings of our NextGen Ministries and Small Groups, we ask that you continue to remember Thornapple in your giving. Your generosity ensures that the work of the church continues!
Events
- Sandstroms & S'mores | Evenings of Saturday, Sept. 12/19 or Friday, Sept. 25 | Spend an evening in the Sandstrom's backyard getting to know others from Thornapple, making s'mores and sharing stories around the campfire. Learn more and sign up HERE
- Trailblazers (4th-6th)/MS ReFuel (7th/8th) | Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm | Resumes Sept. 15
- Men's and Women's Small Group Studies | Resuming in September. Get links in The Connect
- Spiritual Retreat | Saturday,
- Blood Drive | Monday, September 21 @ Cascade Fellowship
- Sign up to DONATE- Sign up to VOLUNTEER - Spiritual Retreat | Saturday, Oct. 10, 9am-Noon | Learn more and sign up HERE
- Community Center Sports
WholyFit (contact Karalyn Tresh): Fridays, 9:30-10:30am - KidsCo Caregivers Needed | Thursday mornings, 1-2x/month | Paid and volunteer positions available. Please email/text if interested! thornapplekidsco@gmail.com or 513-646-2152
NEWS
Spiritual Direction | Learn more about what it is and request to get matched to a spiritual director HERE.
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails from our pastors and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship. Fall Kingdom Kids (4s-6th grade) resumes Sept. 13. Kids start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. Parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship. The third Sundays of the month, kids return for communion (after the sermon).
Middle School Ignite (7th-8th) | Resumes Sept. 13 | Sunday mornings, start in worship with families and get dismissed to go downstairs for class. 3rd Sundays of each month, no class & stay in worship for service.
HS Huddle (9th-12th) | Sundays, 6:30-8:30pm | Resumes Sept. 13
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails from our pastors and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship. Fall Kingdom Kids (4s-6th grade) resumes Sept. 13. Kids start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. Parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship. The third Sundays of the month, kids return for communion (after the sermon).
Middle School Ignite (7th-8th) | Resumes Sept. 13 | Sunday mornings, start in worship with families and get dismissed to go downstairs for class. 3rd Sundays of each month, no class & stay in worship for service.
HS Huddle (9th-12th) | Sundays, 6:30-8:30pm | Resumes Sept. 13
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
Making a Difference
- Sunday Morning Coffee Makers Needed | Can you measure and grind beans and put a lid on a coffee carafe? Then you can help with Sunday morning coffee service. We're looking for some additional volunteers to help make and serve coffee on Sunday mornings. Commitment: Once a month, 8:30am through the start of worship; no clean up needed; training provided. Contact Kimberly Korpak to be added to the crew.
- Hearts for Sewing | The group meets Noon-3pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The sewing group is collecting donations of 100% cotton flannel fabric, or monetary donations for us to purchase these supplies. All donations can be brought to the church office or you can contact Diane Kunkler for more information. Thanks to all who have donated.
- Love hanging out with babies/toddlers? Children’s Ministry could use your help as a Nursery volunteer on Sunday mornings. Please contact Lisa Udell if you are able to help and she we get you on the schedule!
order of worship
Sunday, September 6
*We Too Have Overcome
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Announcements
*All Creatures of Our God and King
*Your Words Are Wonderful (Psalm 119)
Prayer & Offering | Dane Anderson, Minister of Worship Arts & Discipleship
Scripture: Luke 24:13-32 | Don Scamehorn
Message | Julia Sandstrom, Lead Pastor
*Jesus Messiah
*King of Kings
Benediction
*Congregational Song
*We Too Have Overcome
Welcome & Call to Worship
Passing the Peace
Announcements
*All Creatures of Our God and King
*Your Words Are Wonderful (Psalm 119)
Prayer & Offering | Dane Anderson, Minister of Worship Arts & Discipleship
Scripture: Luke 24:13-32 | Don Scamehorn
Message | Julia Sandstrom, Lead Pastor
*Jesus Messiah
*King of Kings
Benediction
*Congregational Song
sermon outline & Notes
Scripture
Luke 24:13-32
Luke 24:13-32
giving
Offering
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God. Your collective generosity has provided a strong start to the year – thank you! Your continued regular giving will fund Thornapple’s mission and ministry as planned in the months ahead. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Support the ministry and mission of Thornapple through the regular practice of giving generously from the financial resources entrusted to you by God. Your collective generosity has provided a strong start to the year – thank you! Your continued regular giving will fund Thornapple’s mission and ministry as planned in the months ahead. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Your financial gifts can be:
- Made online through our online giving platform
- Mailed to the church office (6595 Cascade Rd. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49546)
- Given during in-person worship on Sunday mornings.
As we look toward fall and the resuming of regular Sunday and midweek gatherings of our NextGen Ministries and Small Groups, we ask that you continue to remember Thornapple in your giving. Your generosity ensures that the work of the church continues!
Events
- Sandstroms & S'mores | Evenings of Saturday, Sept. 12/19 or Friday, Sept. 25 | Spend an evening in the Sandstrom's backyard getting to know others from Thornapple, making s'mores and sharing stories around the campfire. Learn more and sign up HERE
- Trailblazers (4th-6th)/MS ReFuel(7th/8th) | Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm | Resumes Sept. 15
- Men's and Women's Small Group Studies | Resuming in September. Get links in The Connect
- Blood Drive | Monday, Sept. 21 @ Cascade Fellowship
- Sign up to DONATE
- Sign up to VOLUNTEER - Spiritual Retreat | Saturday, Oct. 10, 9am-Noon | Learn more and sign up HERE
- Community Center Sports
WholyFit (contact Karalyn Tresh): Fridays, 9:30-10:30am - KidsCo Caregivers Needed | Thursday mornings, 1-2x/month | Paid and volunteer positions available. Please email/text if interested! thornapplekidsco@gmail.com or 513-646-2152
News
Spiritual Direction | Learn more about what it is and request to get matched to a spiritual director HERE.
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails from our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship. Fall Kingdom Kids (4s-6th grade) resumes Sept. 13. Kids start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. Parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship. The third Sundays of the month, kids return for communion (after the sermon).
Middle School Ignite (7th-8th) | Resumes Sept. 13
HS Huddle (9th-12th) | Sundays, 6:30-8:30pm | Resumes Sept. 13
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
New(er) to Thornapple? Curious what Thornapple is all about?
Share your name/email with us and you’ll get 3 introductory emails from our pastors - and nothing more (we promise). Sign up HERE.
Sunday Programming
Nursery (birth to 3-years-old) and Kingdom Kids (4-years-old to 6th grade) | Everyone checks in the middle Lobby by Door B; nursery age children can be brought downstairs before worship. Fall Kingdom Kids (4s-6th grade) resumes Sept. 13. Kids start in worship with families until they are dismissed around 10:20. Parents can pick up children in the Lower Level following worship. The third Sundays of the month, kids return for communion (after the sermon).
Middle School Ignite (7th-8th) | Resumes Sept. 13
HS Huddle (9th-12th) | Sundays, 6:30-8:30pm | Resumes Sept. 13
Pine Rest Church Assistance Program
Complimentary counseling (and other programs – just say “I have a CAP with Thornapple Covenant Church” when you call to make an appointment) for you and your family and access to a virtual library of mental health resources (use the password “Thornapple” when prompted). Learn more HERE.
Stephen Ministry
Going through a crisis or having a difficult time? Maybe you could benefit from receiving care in a one-on-one partnership with a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Lynne McLaughlin
Making a difference
- Hearts for Sewing | The group meets Noon-3pm the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The sewing group still needs donations of 100% cotton flannel fabric, or monetary donations for us to purchase these supplies. All donations can be brought to the church office or you can contact Diane Kunkler for more information. Thanks to all who have donated.
- Love hanging out with babies/toddlers? Children’s Ministry could use your help as a Nursery volunteer on Sunday mornings. Please contact Lisa Udell if you are able to help and she we get you on the schedule!