Him We Proclaim October 5, 2025 Him We Proclaim Sermon Series: Proclaim Download PDF Colossians 1:28 Colossians 1:28 - “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” Main Idea We proclaim Christ so people will know him and grow in him. Outline 1a. “Him we proclaim” means preaching what people don’t want to Hear (“…warning everyone…”) 1b. “Him we proclaim” means preaching what people need to Hear (“…Teaching everyone…”) 1c. “Him we proclaim” means preaching in a way they can hear (“…with all wisdom…”) 2. “Him we proclaim” means preaching so people will become who god is calling them to be (“…that we may present everone mature in christ.”) Discussion Questions “Him we proclaim” means preaching what people don’t want to Hear (“…warning everyone…”) What are some of the aspects of the Christian message that people in our modern world don’t want to hear? What are some of the aspects of biblical teachings that are hard for you to hear and process? How could you grow in better following this call to proclaim things that others don’t want to hear? “Him we proclaim” means preaching what people need to Hear (“…Teaching everyone…”) What are the ways you have made receiving Christian teaching a priority in your life? In what ways have you lacked prioritizing it? When was the last time you learned something from God’s Word that changed you? What was it? In what ways has God called you to teach the Bible to others? “Him we proclaim” means preaching in a way they can hear (“…with all wisdom…”) Why is proclaiming God’s message with wisdom “in a way people call hear” an important aspect of sharing the gospel and teaching the Bible? What is a way you have seen God’s message connected well to a specific context or person in your life? What ways have you seen the disconnect with someone trying to proclaim God’s message? What does proclaim with all wisdom look like in the different contexts of your life (home, work, community)? “Him we proclaim” means preaching so people will become who god is calling them to be (“…that we may present everone mature in christ.”) What or who do you think of when you picture what “Christian maturity” looks like? What areas of the Christian walk has God been growing your maturity in recently? What are things that get in the way of you growing into Christian maturity? What are some adjustments you can make in the next week to grow in maturity and be more prepared to make disciples? Looking Forward In the upcoming days and weeks, what is something you can commit to in order to grow in proclaiming Christ and in becoming a more mature follower of Jesus? Prayer Focus Pray for Peace Church to continue proclaiming, warning, teaching, and growing our people to Christian maturity. The members of your group to proclaim Him and become mature in Christ. Boldness to share things that people don’t want to hear but need to hear. Wisdom to proclaim God’s message in ways that the people you interact with can hear. Your group and your families to be filled with mature disciples who make more disciples of Jesus. Our announced upcoming campus in Hastings, for the right leader, a starting group who will passionately reach Hastings, and all those in Hastings and the surrounding area who need to hear Christ proclaimed.

On Earth as it is in Heaven July 27, 2025 On Earth as it is in Heaven Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:10c Main Idea Can earth be like heaven? Outline Discussion Questions Read Matthew 6:10 in full.Why do you think Jesus adds the phrase "on earth as it is in heaven" right after asking for God’s will to be done? What is the connection? Read Revelation 21:1-4.This passage describes a vision of the new heaven and new earth. How does this help us understand what we are praying for when we ask God to make earth more like heaven? Read Micah 6:8.How do justice, mercy, and humility reflect the values of heaven? What would it look like to embody those values in your daily life? Read Philippians 3:20.Paul reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven. How should this shape how we live on earth? What does it mean to live as a heavenly citizen in a broken world? Theological ReflectionWhen we pray “on earth as it is in heaven,” we are not just asking for a future reality but stepping into a present mission. How can your group, your family, and your church become a preview of heaven? Application Each day this week, pray this line of the Lord’s Prayer over one specific place: your home, your workplace, your church, your city. Ask God to bring His kingdom values into that space. Identify one small way you can reflect heaven’s peace, joy, justice, or holiness in a practical way—through forgiveness, encouragement, hospitality, or advocacy. Take time to celebrate stories of heaven breaking into earth—where you’ve seen God’s will done through reconciliation, healing, or spiritual renewal. Closing What would change if we really believed that God wants His kingdom to touch every corner of our lives? Where might God be calling you to join Him in bringing heaven to earth this week? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

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Honoring the Martyrs November 23, 2025 Honoring the Martyrs Sermon Series: Standalone Download PDF Revelation 6:9-11 9 When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. 10 They cried out with a loud voice, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” 11 Then they were each given a white robe and told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers should be complete, who were to be killed as they themselves had been. Main Idea THE MARTYRS AREN’T REJECTED BY GOD; THEY ARE RECEIVED BY HIM. Outline THE MARTYRS WERE PROVEN FAITHFUL (V9) THE MARTYRS WILL SEE JUSTICE (V10) THE MARTYRS HAVE RECEIVED GLORY (V11) Discussion Questions THE MARTYRS WERE PROVEN FAITHFUL (V9) In verse 9, what does it mean that the martyrs were killed “for the word of God and for the witness they had borne”? What does this reveal about what God values in His servants? Why is faithfulness—especially under pressure or persecution—so significant in God’s eyes? How does the faithfulness of the martyrs challenge our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus? In what areas of your life is God calling you to deeper faithfulness right now? How can you cultivate a stronger witness for Christ in a culture that may not openly persecute but often pressures us toward compromise? THE MARTYRS WILL SEE JUSTICE (V10) Why do the martyrs cry out, “How long, O Lord?” What does this tell us about their desire for justice? How does their prayer show both honesty and submission to God’s timing? Why is it difficult for Christians today to wait for God’s justice rather than seeking vengeance or becoming cynical? In what ways does the promise of divine justice shape how we respond to injustice in our world? What injustices in your own life—or in our society—tempt you to doubt God’s timing? How can the church today stand with persecuted believers around the world and faithfully pray, “How long, O Lord?” THE MARTYRS HAVE RECEIVED GLORY (V11) What is the significance of the white robe given to the martyrs? How does this image reflect God’s honor, acceptance, and vindication of His people? How does remembering the glory awaiting believers strengthen us during present trials? What does this verse teach us about God’s care for those who suffer for His name? As we enter Thanksgiving Week, how does the example of the martyrs stir gratitude in your own heart for what Christ has secured for you? Looking Forward In the upcoming days and weeks, what would it look like this week to take one more step towards living out your faith in a way that doesn’t avoid persecution? Prayer Focus Pray for… A heart that treasures God’s Word as deeply as the martyrs did. The courage to bear faithful witness to Christ in every circumstance. Steadfastness in areas where you are tempted to compromise. Grace to live boldly for Christ even when obedience is costly. A deeper awareness of believers today who are suffering for their faith. Confidence in God’s perfect timing when you are waiting for justice or resolution. A heart that cries out honestly to God without losing faith in His goodness. Believers around the world who are enduring injustice, oppression, or persecution. Patience to resist taking vengeance into your own hands. A compassionate church that stands with and advocates for persecuted Christians. Gratitude during Thanksgiving Week for the glory secured for you through Jesus. Strength to endure present trials with confidence in God’s ultimate justice and reward. A deeper longing for heaven and a greater love for Christ’s appearing. Growth in faithfulness, endurance, and hope like those who laid down their lives for Christ.

Sing Because He Is Good November 2, 2025 Sing Because He Is Good Sermon Series: Because He Is Good Download PDF Psalm 33:1-5 1 Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. 2 Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! 3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. 4 For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. 5 He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD. Main Idea We sing to God because He is good. Outline Sing for joy to the Lord (1) Sing from thankfulness to the Lord (2-3) Sing with love to the Lord (4-5) Discussion Questions SING FOR JOY TO THE LORD (PSALM 33:1) What does it mean to “sing for joy to the Lord”? How is this different from simply singing about Him? The verse says praise is “fitting for the upright.” Why do you think praise is described as fitting or appropriate? When is it hardest for you to sing joyfully to God, and what helps you to do it anyway? SING FROM THANKFULNESS TO THE LORD (PSALM 33:2-3) These verses mention using instruments and skill in worship. What does this teach us about giving our best to God in praise? How can thankfulness shape the way we approach worship—both privately and together as a church? What’s a recent example of something God has done that makes you want to sing to Him with gratitude? SING WITH LOVE TO THE LORD (PSALM 33:4-5) Verses 4–5 describe God’s character—His truth, faithfulness, righteousness, and love. Which of these traits stands out most to you, and why? How do these qualities of God stir up love and worship in your heart? What practical ways can we cultivate deeper love for God in our worship (beyond just singing)? Looking Forward In the upcoming weeks at church, what is one practical commitment you can make in order to grow in how you sing because He is good? Prayer Focus Pray for… The people of Peace Church to be so filled with joy that it overflows in worship. The members of your community group to be able to walk together and encourage each other as we live lives of joyful gratitude and worship. The lost to be open to learning more about the beauty of worshipping a holy and deserving God. All Christians to worship with passion and excellence, offering our best to honor God with our praise. Yourself to better understand and live in light of the truth that God is good and worthy of worship.

From Rejected to Restored March 16, 2025 From Rejected to Restored Sermon Series: The Reversal Download PDF John 5:1-18 Main Idea The Gospel brings us from rejected to restored Outline Christ sees you when you are unnoticed (vv1-9) when you are unknowing (vv9-15) when you are unable (vv16-18) Discussion Questions Christ sees you when you are unnoticed (John 5:1-9) The passage describes a man who had been ill for thirty-eight years, lying by the pool of Bethesda, largely unnoticed by others. How does it make you feel knowing that Jesus notices those whom society often overlooks? In what ways have you experienced Jesus noticing you during times when you felt unnoticed or insignificant? Christ sees you when you are unknowing (John 5:9-15) After healing the man, Jesus later finds him in the temple and advises him to sin no more. How does this interaction demonstrate Jesus’ concern for both our physical and spiritual well-being? Are there areas in your life where you feel spiritually unknowing or uncertain? How can you seek Jesus’ guidance and wisdom in these areas? Christ sees you when you are unable (John 5:16-18) The healed man was unable to help himself into the healing waters, yet Jesus intervened. How does this illustrate Jesus’ power to assist us in our helplessness? Can you share a time when you felt unable to overcome a challenge, and Jesus provided the strength or solution you needed? Application Questions Identify areas in your life where you feel rejected or in need of restoration. How can you invite Jesus into these situations to experience his healing and acceptance? How can our church community become more attentive to those who feel unnoticed or rejected, offering them a sense of belonging and restoration? What practical steps can you take this week to extend Jesus’ restorative love to someone who feels marginalized or overlooked? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

IT TAKES YOU TO MAKE CHURCH HAPPEN Why Serve? In a typical week at Peace Church, more than 500 people serve in a variety of roles—welcoming guests, teaching kids, leading small groups, running tech, caring for facilities, and so much more. Behind each worship service, kids ministry event, and gathering is a team of people reflecting the love of Jesus through acts of service. We believe serving isn’t just something we do—it’s part of who we are as followers of Christ. Whether you’re new to Peace Church or have been attending for years, there’s a place for you to jump in. Serving is a response to God’s grace, an opportunity to grow in faith, and a way to help others encounter the gospel. From the front door to the nursery, it takes every hand and heart to create a space where people can worship and grow. Ready to be part of what God is doing? Click the button below to get started! Start Serving Peace Kids Volunteers Needed: Sunday Morning: 100 Tuesday (Friends at Peace): 15 Wednesday (Bold Boys/Brave Girls): 105 Thursday (Women's Bible Study Childcare): 15 Safety Team Women's Ministry: 62 Men's Ministry: 35 Marriage Ministry: 10 Young Adults: 6 High School: 35 Middle School: 25 Facilities Team More Info Worship and Production More Info Hospitality More Info

b0c6a79e-82d1-4e8f-9671-04aaa4f5d3cf Men's Ministry Upcoming Events Men's Bible Study The focus of the Men's Ministry at Peace Church is to equip the men of Peace Church with Scripture and brotherhood . Our Saturday Morning Bible Study sessions are usually 8 weeks long in both the Fall and Winter, offering opportunities to dive deep into Scripture, engage in meaningful discussions, and apply biblical principles to everyday life; come hungry! A lot is going on beyond our Bible Study, including the men's conference, summer book clubs, fellowship events, and an accountability group to combat addiction, called the Conquer Series. See all of our upcoming events below! Conquer Series God calls us to lead and be strong for our families, but pornography seeks to make us selfish and weak. The Conquer Series is here to help you break free from addiction and embrace your God-given role as a leader. Many men at Peace Church have found freedom through this series. Don’t miss this opportunity to conquer your addiction, or grow even further in freedom, and step into the strength that God has called you to! Interest Form for Conquer Series Marriage Ministry Go Community Groups Go Young Adults Go Women Go Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ministry updates. Newsletter Sign Up Eric Westendorp Men's Ministry Coordinator Contact Us Go Interested in Serving? Go Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ministry updates. Newsletter Sign Up Eric Westendorp Men's Ministry Coordinator Interested in Serving? Go Contact the Family Ministry Admin Go Learn More Eric Westendorp Men's Ministry Coordinator Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ministry updates. Newsletter Sign Up Interested in Serving? Go

Sarah Peace Kids Coordinator (Elementary) Sarah Grasman Sarah has been attending Peace since early 2021 and joined the staff later that same year. Originally from Portage, Michigan, she has been married to her husband Mike since 2004. They have three children: Luke, Avery, and Isaac, who attend school in Caledonia and play on several sports teams. Mike works in product development at UFP Industries. Sarah enjoys gardening and owns a floral design business. As a family, they love being outdoors, biking, camping, and taking trips to the beach. Her favorite Bible verses are Philippians 2:14-16. Contact Kid's Ministry Admin

Stephanie Custodian Stephanie Boomsma Stephanie has been attending Peace since 2015 and has been on staff since 2017. Originally from Dutton, Michigan, she is married to Jason, an electrician with Buist Electric. They have a son and a daughter, and as a family, they enjoy camping trips to the UP and participating in 4H at the Barry County fair. In her free time, Stephanie loves outdoor activities such as fishing, biking, and hiking with her family and dog, and she enjoys caring for their small hobby farm animals. A Bible verse that has always resonated with her is Deuteronomy 33:27: "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms." Contact Facilities Department