This Week at Evergreen
In this massive, ever-expanding universe, it can be hard to believe that God seeks a personal relationship with us. King David expresses this feeling when he writes, “What are human beings that you think about them; what are human beings that you pay attention to them?” And yet, when God comes to us in Jesus, he doesn’t just speak to big crowds. He gets up close and personal. In this series, we’ll look at four personal encounters with Jesus, all of which reveal a God who longs to make things personal with us.
This weeks message by Pastor Stephanie: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
Save the Date
Here are some things coming up at Evergreen. Watch here for more info...
- Feb 16: Welcome Sunday
- Feb 17: Council Meeting
- Feb 23: Communion
- March 5: Ash Wednesday Service
- March 7: Willy Wonka performance
- March 8: Willy Wonka performance
- March 10: Ladies Night Out
- March 16: Smoked Meat & Pie Fund Raiser
- March 17: Council Meeting
- March 30: Communion
Series Art Work
Title: A Light to My Path
Artist: Kari Dunham, David Kremers
Artist Statement: Once we accept Jesus as our Savior, the Word of God becomes the light that will show us the path we need to take for eternal life.
Sunday Live Streaming/YouTube
If you are unable to join us in person on Sunday morning, we encourage you to join our live stream through YouTube Live. Click the button below to join. After clicking the link, click on "Latest" video. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date.
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Evergreen Weekly/Praise & Prayer
Are you not getting the Evergreen Weekly or Praise and Prayer emails? Email david@egm.org to let us know so we can add you to them.
Welcome Sunday
This week we will welcome Joel and Kira Dykema family, Chris Kunnen, and Mike and Jamie Van Laan family as new members. We will also celebrate the profession of faith of Taylor Zuverink.
This Weeks "Love In Action"
The Hand2Hand Food Drive has been extended through the end of February. Each weekend, 30 students at Bauerwood Elementary receive 8-10 food items to take home, packed by volunteers from Evergreen. This amounts to a total of 4,800 food items needed to support these students for the remaining 16 weeks of the school year. To help, please visit the Welcome Center for a list of needed items you can select to donate. All donations should be returned by Sunday, March 2.
Ash Wednesday Service
On Wednesday, March 5, as a part of Community night, we will have an Ash Wednesday Community Worship Event: 6:30–8:00pm (feel free to stay for as long or as little as you’d like). Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, the season in the church calendar leading up to Easter. It’s a time for prayer, repentance, and fasting, inviting us to reflect on God’s mercy and the transformative power of Jesus in our lives. Join us for an evening of interactive reflection stations throughout the church. All ages are welcome to explore the stations at their own pace, whether individually or as a family. If you’d like, come early at 5:45 for a soup supper before the service.
Lent Devotional
During the 6 weeks of Lent, our sermon series will align with Falling Into Goodness by Chuck DeGroat. You are invited to read the book alongside the sermon series. The short, daily Lenten reflections can be read individually, as a family, or also in a small group setting. Books can be purchased at the Welcome Center for $9. Join us on this reflective journey through Lent.
Intentional Parenting Class
Join other parents as we support and inspire one another to intentionally invest in our children’s lives. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm at Evergreen from February 12 to April 2 (the group will not meet on March 5). Childcare is available with a suggested donation of $5 for 2nd grade and younger. Stop at the Welcome Center or email Lisa (lisa@egm.org) for more information. Click the button below to register.
Arts Camp Needs
Planning for Arts Camp 2025 has started and we are looking for people to lead classes. Do you have an art form or project that you are passionate about that you would like to share with elementary students? We are also looking for people willing to lead classes like cooking, wood art, drumming, chalk art, duct tape art, tie dye art, or nature art. Contact Chris Vredevoogd (chris@egm.org) if you have any questions or if you are interested. Supplies and project resources will be provided.
Smoked Meat & Pie Fund Raiser
Want to help support the High School Youth Group's mission trip to the Dominican Republic this summer? Join us for the Smoked Meat & Pie Fund Raiser on Sunday, March 16 from 6-7:30pm. Click the button below to register as one of the contestants and bring your best smoked meat or pie. Click to also sign up to enjoy the delicious entries. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under (free to those who donate the meat or pies). Contact Jesse Moes (jesse@egm.org) with any questions.
Evergreen Campout
Enjoy summer fun August 15-17 at Son-Life Camp in Wayland, MI. Come all day Saturday, or stay the whole weekend by reserving a campsite, cabin, or space in the bunkhouse. Activities include swimming, kayaking, fishing, blobbing, archery, and more. We will also share a community supper Saturday evening and a pancake breakfast Sunday morning. Registration is now open.
Willy Wonka Need & Tickets
We are in need of multiple shipping air pillows (not bubble wrap, but the bigger pockets) for some of the costumes. If you have any you are willing to donate that your kids haven't popped (yes, we know...we do it too), please let Daena Vuyst know (daenajo@chartermi.net). You can also just drop them off at the front desk in the office.
Tickets are available for FREE. You can scan the QR code on the posters or at the Welcome Center or click the button below. Show times are March 7 and 8 at 7pm, and March 8 at 3pm (this performance will be interpreted by ITP students under the guidance and support of a certified interpreter for those that need this). Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime.
Community Night
Community Night meal and youth group have been cancelled, but adult classes and Bridge to Life Recovery continue this week beginning at 6:30pm.
Dinner 2/12/25: Cancelled; 2/19/25: Chicken Nuggets & Mac-N-Cheese
Here's the schedule for the week:
- Bridge to Life Recovery Meeting* - 6:30pm in the Cedar Room
- Adult classes/small groups - 6:30pm in various rooms
*Bridge to Life Recovery Meeting is an Evergreen-style 12 Step Meeting that is open to anyone who is struggling with addiction or who would like to learn more about the process of recovery.
Youth groups for 3rd-12th grade are meeting weekly. Contact Chris (chris@egm.org) for questions about 3rd-5th grade and Jesse (jesse@egm.org) for 6th-12th grade.
- 3rd-5th Grade: Sycamore Room, Wendesdays from 6:30-8pm
- 6th-8th Grade: Sycamore Room, Sundays from 4:30-6pm
- 9th-12th Grade: Sycamore Room, Sundays from 6-7:30pm
Giving at Evergreen
You can find ways to give to Evergreen in a variety of ways. As you consider your giving, know that, as always, all tithes and offerings go to support our youth ministries (birth-12th grade), recovery, the arts (music, drama, visual arts, dance), multiple outreaches, and many more ministries. If you are interested in giving to the work we are doing, you can do so by clicking the link below.
4 Corners Offering
For February, our 4 corners offering partner is 70X7. Their mission is to restore the lives of those affected by incarceration by coming alongside each person, showing the love of Christ and providing the instruction, guidance, resources, and opportunities for a new, godly life through meaningful community, employment success, and a deepening relationship with God.