9c76fea8-b3f0-49a0-882a-b64ff65e63ee Meal Ministry Upcoming Events Peace Church's Meal Ministry exists to help provide meals to those in need-whether it be celebration of a new arrival, recovery, healing, etc. Click the button below and like our Meals Ministry Facebook page to stay updated on current needs. Meal Ministry Facebook Page Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ministry updates. Newsletter Sign Up Chelsea Bennett Community Director 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 Chelsea Bennett Community Director Interested in Serving? Go Contact the Community Director Go Learn More Noah Kamper Care Pastor Learn More Melissa Reitsma Care Administrative Assistant 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

Melissa Care Administrative Assistant Melissa Reitsma Melissa has been attending Peace since 2021 and is originally from Caledonia, Michigan. She is married to Eric and they have three children. Her family enjoys spending time together outdoors and doing archery. Her favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 12:1-2, "Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith." Contact the Care Admin

Grayce Kids Ministry Administrative Assistant Grayce Koning Grayce has been attending Peace since 2021 and joined the staff in May 2023. Originally from Marcellus, Michigan, she has been married to her husband Ben for many years. They live in Middleville with their son Wyatt and their dog Nash. Grayce enjoys being outdoors, going to the lake or beach, golfing, running, exercising, and dancing. She has a background in jazz, tap, and ballet and has always loved music. She also enjoys reading, drawing, and traveling to new places. Some of her favorite Bible verses are Matthew 28:20, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 40:31, and Isaiah 41:10. Contact Kid's Ministry Admin

Marriage is God's Design February 8, 2026 Marriage is God's Design Sermon Series: Like It Or Not Download PDF Ephesians 5:22-33 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. 25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. 28 In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, 30 because we are members of his body. 31 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. 33 However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Main Idea Like it or not, marriage is God's design. Outline MARRIAGE IS A PICTURE OF SUBMISSION AND SACRIFICE (VV22-27) MARRIAGE IS A PICTURE OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH (VV28-32) MARRIAGE IS A PICTURE OF LOVE AND RESPECT (V33) Discussion Questions MARRIAGE IS A PICTURE OF SUBMISSION AND SACRIFICE (VV22-27) How does Christ’s sacrificial love for the Church shape the way husbands are called to sacrifce and wives are called to submit? How does this passage challenge common cultural assumptions and beliefs about marriage? What does Christ-like submission and sacrifice look like in everyday marriage (time, preferences, leadership, repentance)? For those who are single: how does this passage shape your understanding of what a godly marriage should look like? MARRIAGE IS A PICTURE OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH (VV28-32) How does seeing marriage as a gospel picture change the way we think about its purpose? Why is it significant that marriage ultimately points beyond itself to Christ and the Church? How does this help us understand why marriage is worth protecting and honoring? In what ways can marriages in the church visibly preach the gospel to others? How might remembering this bigger purpose help couples persevere through hardship? MARRIAGE IS A PICTURE OF LOVE AND RESPECT (V33) Why do you think Paul highlights love for husbands and respect for wives? How do love and respect work together rather than compete with one another? What happens in a marriage when love or respect breaks down? If you are married, what is one practical way love or respect can be more clearly expressed in your marriage this week? How can your community group help foster marriages marked by love and respect? Looking Forward How are you doing with the Becoming prayer challenge (logging three hours a week)? How can your community group help you to hold to your commitment and commit to deepening your prayer life? Prayer Focus Pray for husbands to lead with humility, tenderness, and Christ-like sacrifice. Pray for wives to experience safety, honor, and joy as they live out their God-given calling. Pray for marriages to grow in healthy communication marked by truth and grace. Pray for healing where trust has been broken and repentance where sin has been ignored. Pray for couples to resist cultural definitions of marriage and embrace God’s design with faith. Pray for patience and perseverance in hard seasons of marriage. Pray for older couples to model faithfulness and wisdom for the next generation. Pray for younger couples to build their marriages on Christ from the very beginning. Pray for those who desire marriage but are still waiting, that they would trust God’s goodness and timing. Pray for those who are divorced or widowed, that they would experience Christ’s nearness and care. Pray for protection against pride, bitterness, and selfishness in our hearts and homes. Pray for the Holy Spirit to shape our marriages into living pictures of the gospel. Pray for our church to be a place where marriages are supported, restored, and strengthened.

The Truth Eternal December 7, 2025 The Truth Eternal Sermon Series: From the Realms of Glory Download PDF John 18:37 33 So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. What have you done?” 36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” 37 Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” 38 Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” After he had said this, he went back outside to the Jews and told them, “I find no guilt in him. Main Idea CHRISTMAS GIVES US THE ETERNAL TRUTH… Outline THE ETERNAL TRUTH IS THAT CHRIST IS KING (VV33-36) THE ETERNAL TRUTH IS THAT CHRIST IS COME (V37A) THE ETERNAL TRUTH IS THAT CHRIST IS TRUTH (VV37B-38) Discussion Questions THE ETERNAL TRUTH IS THAT CHRIST IS KING (VV33-36) Why is Pilate so concerned with whether Jesus is a “king”? What is at stake politically? Spiritually? What does Jesus mean when He says, “My kingdom is not of this world? How is His kingdom different from earthly kingdoms? How does Jesus’ birth story (humble, lowly, unexpected) reflect His kind of kingship? What areas of life do we find hardest to bring under Jesus’ kingship? How might acknowledging Jesus as King shape the way we approach the Christmas season? THE ETERNAL TRUTH IS THAT CHRIST IS COME (V37A) What does this passage reveal about Jesus’ purpose in coming into the world? How does His intentional coming shape your understanding of Christmas? What does the incarnation show us about God’s love and desire to redeem? How does knowing that Christ has come bring hope to your circumstances right now? What is one tangible way you and your family can keep the purpose of Christ’s coming at the center of your Christmas celebrations? THE ETERNAL TRUTH IS THAT CHRIST IS TRUTH (VV37B-38) What does Jesus mean by “bear witness to the truth”? How does His life and teaching accomplish this? Why does Jesus connect truth with listening to His voice? Where do you see Pilate’s question (“What is truth?”) reflected in today’s society? What are the biggest competing “truths” that pull for our attention today? What practices help you hear the voice of Jesus clearly in a noisy world? Looking Forward In the upcoming days and weeks, which of the three eternal truths (Christ is King, Christ is Come, Christ is Truth), do you feel most called to focus on this upcoming week? How do you intend to practically focus on that truth? Prayer Focus Pray for… hearts that fully submit to Jesus as King, surrendering areas where we cling to control. eyes to see Christ’s kingdom clearly, and not confuse it with earthly power or cultural expectations. faith to trust the rule and reign of Christ even in circumstances that feel chaotic or uncertain. a fresh awareness that Christ has come with purpose, and that His intentional arrival shapes our identity and hope. deeper gratitude for the incarnation, that God Himself stepped into our world for our redemption. the ability to listen to the voice of Jesus, especially in a world filled with competing voices and noise. discernment to recognize truth, rejecting lies, half-truths, and confusion. courage to bear witness to Christ’s truth, just as He bore witness before Pilate. renewed love for Scripture, where the voice of Jesus speaks clearly and authoritatively. a Christmas season centered on Christ, not distractions, stress, or cultural pressures. spiritual unity within the community group, as we seek together to live under Christ’s kingship, purpose, and truth.

Faithful With Our Giving March 15, 2026 Faithful With Our Giving Sermon Series: How Much Did That Cost? Download PDF Luke 12:13-21 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 16 And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17 and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ 18 And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ 21 So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” Main Idea WE ARE TO BE FAITHFUL WITH OUR GIVING. Outline REALIZING COVETING IS A BAD PLACE TO START (VV13-15) BEING RICH TOWARDS GOD (VV16-21) Discussion Questions REALIZING COVETING IS A BAD PLACE TO START (VV13-15) Why do you think Jesus refuses to settle the inheritance dispute? What does Jesus identify as the deeper issue behind the man’s request? How does coveting affect the way we view other people’s possessions or success? Why does coveting make contentment difficult? Where do you see the “How much did that cost?” mentality showing up in everyday life? Why do you think money often causes conflict between people or within families? What are some signs that coveting may be influencing our hearts? What practices can help us grow in contentment with what God has given us? BEING RICH TOWARDS GOD (VV16-21) Why does God call the rich man a fool? What does the parable reveal about trusting in wealth for security? What does it mean to be “rich toward God”? How does this parable challenge the way people normally think about success? What are some ways people today try to build security apart from God? How can generosity help guard our hearts against trusting in money? What practical steps can help someone begin growing in faithful giving? How does giving help shift our focus from building our own kingdom to participating in God’s kingdom? Looking Forward What is one practical way you can be more faithful in giving this week? Prayer Focus Pray for hearts that are free from coveting and comparison. Pray for contentment with what God has provided. Pray for wisdom and faithfulness in how we steward money. Pray that God would help your group grow in generosity and trust in Him. Pray for Peace Church to use resources faithfully for God’s kingdom. Pray for people in the church who may be struggling financially. Pray that each person would learn to be rich toward God in their lives and giving.

Never Alone Marriage Conference A Weekend to Strengthen Your Marriage Join us for the Peace Church Marriage Conference on February 7-8, 2025, designed to encourage and equip married couples in their journey with Christ. Featuring dynamic keynote speakers Jimmy and Kelly Needham, this two-day event will inspire you with biblical insights and practical wisdom to deepen your relationship with your spouse. The conference kicks off on Friday evening from 5-7:30 PM and continues Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM (8:30 AM check-in). Registration is $99 per couple through January 24 and $125 for extended registration (January 25 through the event). Childcare is available on Friday evening for $5 per child. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your marriage through engaging sessions, fellowship with other couples, and a renewed focus on God’s plan for your relationship. Register today! Keynote Speakers Breakout Speakers Frequently Asked Questions Schedule Check-In | 9:00 - 9:30 AM Opening Worship | 9:30 AM Session 1 | 10:15 AM Breakout 1 | 11:00 AM Lunch | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Breakout 2 | 12:45 PM Session 2 | 1:25 Closing Worship | 2:00 PM Bookstore Open + Mingling | 2:30 - 3:00 PM Map Keynote Sessions & Speakers Pastor Logan Bailey Unfiltered Truth: The Bible Pastor Logan has been at Peace since 2017. Originally from Davison, Michigan, he lives in Hastings, Michigan, with his family. They have a small hobby farm with dogs, chickens, and quail, and enjoy gardening. In his free time, Logan loves to go fishing and spend time with close friends. His favorite Bible passage is Psalm 23 . Pastor Nate Harney Unfiltered Community: The Church Nate has been attending Peace since 2022 and joined the staff the same year. Originally from Byron Center, he is married to his wife Brynne, and they have three children: Coen, Piper, and Isla. In his free time, Nate loves spending time with his family and doing work around the house. His favorite Bible passage is John 13:33-36 . Breakout Sessions & Speakers Josh Hoekstra Unfiltered Emotions Caleb Horjus Unfiltered Prayer Jake Herrera Unfiltered Relationships Vision To see the Gospel embraced and passed on for generations of Kingdom impact. Mission At Peace Church, we are Gospel-Centered, Family-Focused, and Kingdom-Minded. Sponsors Sponsors 2024 Conference Messages

Proclaim A Journey of Faith Nearly 60 years ago, a group of faithful believers embarked on an incredible adventure to fulfill God's great commission in a new place. Over the decades, Peace Church has witnessed the remarkable hand of the Lord at work in our midst. In October 2023, we began PROCLAIM, a two-year spiritual and financial journey to support God’s call for us to continue to proclaim the gospel. Cherry Valley Entrance M37 North Entrance Cherry Valley South Entrance M37 South Entrance Worship Center Lobby New Plan for the Parking Lot New Plan for the Worship Center Cherry Valley Entrance M37 North Entrance Cherry Valley South Entrance M37 South Entrance Worship Center Lobby New Plan for the Parking Lot New Plan for the Worship Center Cherry Valley Entrance M37 North Entrance Cherry Valley South Entrance M37 South Entrance Worship Center Lobby New Plan for the Parking Lot New Plan for the Worship Center Cherry Valley Entrance M37 North Entrance Cherry Valley South Entrance M37 South Entrance Worship Center Lobby New Plan for the Parking Lot New Plan for the Worship Center What's Next? At any time you can join in the PROCLAIM journey! We invite you to pray and consider how the Lord may be calling you to sacrificially give to God’s call. We are so thankful for the faithful, generous, and sacrificial giving of the Peace Church family! All glory to God who is building his Church! Fill Out a Commitment Card Fill out an online Commitment Card or print one to drop in the offering box on Sunday. Online Commitment Card Print a Commitment Card Give to Proclaim Give via check with “PROCLAIM” in the memo, or online by selecting PROCLAIM in the drop-down menu. Give Online Proclaim Sermon Series This sermon series is entitled “Proclaim!” because, of all the things we are about at Peace Church, we proclaim the Gospel of Truth. This series is a walkthrough of Colossians chapter one, which provides the scriptural framework for our all-church spiritual journey and capital campaign. Colossians chapter one is a powerful section of scripture which is all about Jesus, his power and place in the universe, and in our lives. This series will help us prepare us to follow God’s call as we proclaim his message into the future that He is calling us to! Watch Proclaim Sermon Series September 2024 Proclaim Update August 2024 Proclaim Update July 2024 Proclaim Update June 2024 Proclaim Update May 2024 Proclaim Update April 2024 Proclaim Update March 2024 Proclaim Update February 2024 Proclaim Update

The Holy Spirit December 14, 2025 The Holy Spirit Sermon Series: From the Realms of Glory Download PDF Matthew 1:18-21 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Main Idea The Holy Spirit, the true Spirit of Christmas, makes Christmas powerful, personal, and purposeful. Outline 1. The Holy Spirit makes Christmas powerful (verse 18) 2. The Holy Spirit makes Christmas personal (verses 19-20) 3. The Holy Spirit makes Christmas purposeful (verse 21) Discussion Questions The Holy Spirit makes Christmas powerful (v18) Why is it significant that Matthew is so clear about the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ conception? What does this verse teach us about who Jesus is and where His authority comes from? How does the involvement of the Holy Spirit remind us that Christmas is ultimately God’s work, not human effort? Where do you need to trust the Holy Spirit’s power rather than your own control this season? The Holy Spirit makes Christmas personal (vv19-20) How do Joseph’s initial plans show his character and humanity? Why do you think God chose to speak directly to Joseph through an angelic message? What does this tell us about how the Holy Spirit meets people in moments of fear, confusion, or uncertainty? How does knowing God cares about individual obedience shape how you see your own choices this season? The Holy Spirit makes Christmas purposeful (v21) What is the clear purpose of Jesus’ coming according to this verse? Why is it important that Christmas is ultimately about salvation from sin? How does understanding Jesus’ mission shape how we celebrate Christmas today? In what ways can your celebration of Christmas reflect its true purpose this year? Looking Forward In the upcoming days and weeks, which of these three aspects of Christmas, do you feel most called to focus on this upcoming week? How do you intend to practically focus in on and live out that truth? Prayer Focus Pray for a deeper trust in God’s power rather than your own effort. Pray for release from stress, control, and the pressure to make Christmas perfect. Pray for renewed faith that God is actively at work, even when things feel uncertain. Pray for awe and wonder at the supernatural work of God in the incarnation. Pray for sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in daily decisions. Pray for courage to obey God when obedience feels costly or confusing. Pray for peace in areas of fear, disappointment, or unanswered questions. Pray for grace to trust God’s character when His plans differ from your own. Pray for repentance and renewal where sin has dulled your joy in Christ. Pray for opportunities to point others to Jesus through words and actions. Pray for intentionality in how time, money, and energy are used this season. Pray that your celebrations would reflect Christ’s mission, not just cultural tradition. Pray for a Christmas shaped by the Holy Spirit—marked by power, closeness to God, and gospel purpose.

5b285e03-05ef-46b4-b884-c3c9db74f8ec Brave Girls Upcoming Events Connect your young girl to God's truth through Brave Girls! This fun, high-energy ministry meets in the Chapel and encourages 1st-3rd grade girls to know Jesus Christ and grow in their relationship with Him. (4th-5th graders meet in the Venue for Bold and Brave ). Each session includes Bible stories, Scripture memory, life application, games, and crafts, all teaching the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Schedule - 6:15-6:30 PM: Check-in - 6:30-8:00 PM: Program - 8:00PM: Pick-up Remember to keep your parent pick-up tag for retrieval at the end of the night. Parent Resource List Bold and Brave Go Bold Boys Go Peace Kids Go Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ministry updates. Newsletter Sign Up Kristi Timmerman Brave Girls 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 Kristi Timmerman Brave Girls Coordinator Interested in Serving? Go Contact Kid's Ministry Admin Go Learn More Kristi Timmerman Brave Girls 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

Meet The Pastors Have you met your pastors yet? Let’s fix that! Meet the Pastors is an event where you’ll hang out with the pastors at Peace Church. Knowing who’s leading you spiritually should be one of the most important factors in finding a place to worship. Come bring your family, eat lunch, ask questions, and discover why so many people gather here each week. Baptism We believe that Jesus has commanded all those who are His to be baptized with pure water "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matthew 28:19). This sacrament signifies our reception into the Church of God, which separates us from all other religions and dedicates us wholly to Him (Galatians 3:27). Yet, we deny that baptism is necessary for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9; Luke 23:42-43, Romans 3:28, Romans 4:5, Galatians 2:16, Titus 3:5). We believe and confess that Jesus Christ, by His sacrificial death and the shedding of His blood, has fulfilled and abolished the old covenant practice of circumcision, instituting instead the sacrament of baptism (Colossians 2:11-12). Therefore, we believe in the baptism of infants, as it aligns with the biblical precedent of including children in the covenant community, much like the practice of circumcision under the old covenant (Genesis 17:10-12; Acts 2:38-39). Christ's redemptive work extends to the children of believers, and they, too, should receive the sign and sacrament of baptism, affirming that Jesus shed His blood for them as well (Luke 18:15-17; Acts 16:31-33). This practice underscores the continuity of God’s covenant promises, ensuring that our children are marked by the covenant from the earliest moments of their lives (Acts 16:15, 33; 1 Corinthians 7:14). We hold firmly that this sacrament, once administered, is sufficient for the entirety of one's life, symbolizing both our initiation into the faith and God's enduring grace towards us (Ephesians 4:5; Romans 6:3-4). Article about Infant Baptism Profession of Faith Article about Profession of Faith

Present Darkness vs. Spiritual Strength February 18, 2024 Present Darkness vs. Spiritual Strength Sermon Series: Withstand Download PDF Ephesians 6:10-13 Main Idea We need the whole armor of God if we are to stand strong. Outline 1. We need to be all in because the enemy is all in (vs 10-11) 2. We need the right perspective to identify the true enemy (vs 12) 3. We need the whole armor for the whole battle (vs 13) Discussion Questions In the sermon, Ryan said “The Devil has a specific strategy for you. He doesn’t use cookie-cutter strategies.” How does this impact your perspective on how you must fight? How does knowing our enemy change how we operate in the world around us? After hearing this sermon and reading this passage of scripture, who is God calling you to love that you wouldn’t naturally love? How will you put on the armor this week? When Jesus went to the cross he was most likely crucified naked in our place. How does Jesus’ death allow us to be able to put on the armor of God? How does the Gospel connect to putting on the armor of God? In light of this, how will you respond in worship? Looking Forward Prayer Focus