Lily Peace Kids Coordinator (0-2) Lily Dykema Lily grew up in Wyoming, MI, and now lives in Middleville. She enjoys going for walks, doing puzzles, sewing, quilting, crafting, and spending time with family and friends. One of her favorite Bible passages is Isaiah 43. Contact Kid's Ministry Admin

Live Your Truth September 7, 2024 Live Your Truth Sermon Series: Calling Out Cultural Lies Download PDF John 8:31-38 Main Idea Truth is not fabricated, truth is found Outline Truth is found in the teachings of Jesus Christ Truth is found in the righteousness of Jesus Christ Truth is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ Discussion Questions How have you heard vs 32 used before? How has this passage/sermon changed your understanding? How does sin bring slavery? Rather than demonizing those who may have used this phrase, in what ways might we - subconsciously - believe this as well? How can we break free from bondage of sin? How does the message of "live your truth" and the desire to run from the TRUTH show our sin nature? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

9c76fea8-b3f0-49a0-882a-b64ff65e63ee Meal Ministry 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 Central Campus 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 Central Campus Director Interested in Serving? Go Contact the Community Director Go Upcoming Events 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

Membership Membership: Part of a Family, Not a Crowd Church is more than a place you attend—it’s a people you belong to. At Peace Church, membership is an invitation to be part of a family, not a crowd: a church family committed to worshiping Jesus, growing in faith, serving one another, and living on mission together. Our two-part Membership Class is the place to learn who we are, what we believe, and what it means to belong at Peace Church. Childcare is provided. After completing both classes, you’ll meet with a Care Elder to finalize your membership. Membership is also the first step before baptism or profession of faith is scheduled at Peace Church. Once your membership is finalized, our team will help you determine the appropriate next step. Choose an upcoming Membership Class below to register.

He Is The Thrid Person Of The Trinity April 27, 2025 He Is The Thrid Person Of The Trinity Sermon Series: The Helper Download PDF Matthew 28:19 Main Idea The Holy Spirit is God; the third person of the Trinity Outline 1. He is the spirit of God 2. He inspired the word of God Discussion Questions Jesus promises peace through the Holy Spirit, not as the world gives. How does this peace differ from worldly peace, and how have you experienced it? What are some misconceptions people might have about the Holy Spirit, and how can we address them with biblical truth? John 16:7-13 Jesus says it is for our good that He goes away so the Helper can come. How does this passage deepen your understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role in guiding us into truth? What are some ways you can practice listening more attentively to the Spirit’s leading in your daily life? Romans 8:26-27 Paul writes that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. How does knowing that the Spirit prays for you change the way you view prayer and dependence on God? When have you experienced the Spirit’s help when you didn’t know how to pray? Application Questions Identify areas in your life where you need the guidance and comfort of the Holy Spirit. How can you invite Him into these situations? How can our church community become more aware of and responsive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in our gatherings and ministries? What practical steps can you take this week to cultivate a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit, recognizing Him as the third person of the Trinity? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Our Father June 15, 2025 Our Father Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:9b Main Idea Who is "The Father"? Outline We have a Father. Pray to our Father. We have brothers and sisters. Pray with your brothers and sisters. Discussion Questions Read Galatians 3:26–28. This passage reminds us that we are all children of God through faith in Christ. What does it look like to truly live as one family under the Father—especially across lines of race, status, or background? Read Matthew 7:9–11. Jesus compares our Father to earthly parents who love to give good gifts. What does this teach us about God’s heart toward us when we come to Him in prayer? Why is corporate prayer—saying “our Father” instead of just “my Father”—a powerful expression of unity and shared adoption? What does it declare about who God is and who we are together? How would your life be challenged if you truly believed—on a deep, daily level—that the God of the universe delights to call you His child? What fears or habits might that change? In what ways does our culture train us to view Christianity as a personal, individual journey? How does the word “our” in the Lord’s Prayer challenge that mindset? ⸻ Truths to Consider (drawn from historical theology) When we call God “Father,” we are claiming His mercy and His majesty. A good father doesn’t just forgive; he also provides, guides, and disciplines for our good. Calling God “Father” doesn’t minimize His greatness—it brings us close to Him in His greatness. Saying “our Father” reminds us we are not only God’s children individually, but members of a spiritual family. That means we don’t just pursue God alone; we support one another, confess together, and worship side-by-side. ⸻ Application This week, begin each prayer by saying “Father”—not as a habit, but as a reminder that you’ve been adopted and bought through Christ. Read Romans 8:15–17 each day and ask yourself: Do I approach God with the confidence of a beloved child or with the fear of a distant stranger? Where in my life do I need to rest in the love and leadership of my Father? How can I help someone else this week experience the joy of being part of God’s family? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Lead Us Not Into Temptation August 24, 2025 Lead Us Not Into Temptation Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:13a Main Idea Outline Discussion Questions Read Matthew 6:13a. Why do you think Jesus tells us to pray that God would not lead us into temptation? What does this reveal about our dependence on Him? Read James 1:13-15. How does this passage clarify that God does not tempt us, but that temptation comes from our own desires? How does this shape the way we understand this prayer? Read 1 Corinthians 10:12-13. What promises does Paul give here about God’s faithfulness in temptation? How can these promises encourage us to pray for God’s help in moments of weakness? Read Hebrews 4:14-16. How does Jesus’ experience of being tempted make Him the perfect High Priest to help us in our struggles? What role does prayer play in preparing us for temptation before it comes? How can praying this line daily help us stay spiritually alert? Theological Reflection This prayer acknowledges that we are weak and need God’s strength to endure. Temptation is not just about external trials but about the desires of our own hearts. Why is humility essential if we are to stand firm against temptation? Application Identify one area of life where you feel especially vulnerable to temptation. Commit to praying daily for God’s help and strength in that area. Find an accountability partner in your group who can pray with you and check in regularly about how you are resisting temptation. Memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13 as a reminder of God’s faithfulness when you are tempted. Closing Prompt How would your spiritual life change if you truly believed God is both willing and able to deliver you in times of temptation? Where do you need to lean on His strength this week? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO… ABOUT CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM October 11, 2026 WHAT WOULD JESUS DO… ABOUT CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM Sermon Series: WWJD Download PDF Jeremiah 29:1-9 1 These are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the rest of the elders in exile, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 2 (This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the eunuchs, the officials of Judah and Jerusalem, the craftsmen, and the metal workers had departed from Jerusalem.) 3 The letter was sent by the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan and Gemariah the son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. It said: 4 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. 6 Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not decrease. 7 But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. 8 For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Do not let your prophets and your diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to the dreams that they dream, 9 for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, declares the LORD.” Main Idea WE ARE CITIZENS OF TWO KINGDOMS, SO DON'T MAKE AN IDOL AND DON'T BE A COWARD Outline Discussion Questions WE ARE CITIZENS OF TWO KINGDOMS, SO DON'T MAKE AN IDOL 1. God says the exiles are in Babylon because “I have sent [you] into exile” (v4). Why does it matter that God, not Babylon, is named as the sender? 2. Jesus told Pilate, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36). What does it mean to be a citizen of two kingdoms, and how does loving our country go wrong when it takes the place that belongs only to God? 3. One way to avoid making an idol of our nation is to celebrate what is good and lament what is bad. What is one thing about our country you can thank God for, and one thing you grieve? 4. Racism is sin. There is only one race: the human race. How should Christians respond when national pride is used to dismiss or downplay racism? 5. Power can corrupt, so we are called to guard our hearts. Where are you tempted to place your hope in a political party, a leader, or a national victory instead of in God? WE ARE CITIZENS OF TWO KINGDOMS, SO DON'T BE A COWARD 1. God tells the exiles to “build houses,” “plant gardens,” and raise families (vv5–6). What does it say that God calls them to settle in and live fully in Babylon rather than withdraw? 2. God commands, “seek the welfare of the city … and pray to the LORD on its behalf” (v7). What does it look like to seek the welfare of our community, including neighbors we disagree with? 3. God warns against prophets and diviners who claim to speak “in my name” but were not sent (vv8–9). How can we recognize voices today that use God's name to advance their own political agenda? 4. Don't be afraid to vote your worldview. Everyone votes from some set of beliefs, so how can Scripture shape your convictions at the ballot box without turning a party or candidate into an idol? 5. Don't be afraid of division. Standing on biblical convictions can strain friendships and family relationships. Why are we tempted to avoid conflict at all costs, and how can we stay gracious without staying silent? 6. Don't be afraid to pray for broken leaders. Babylon was a pagan, hostile empire, yet God commands prayer for it (v7). Why is it hard to pray for leaders we believe are wrong, and what would it look like to pray for them anyway? 7. You are where you are for a reason. Where are you tempted to retreat instead of engage, and how does trusting that God placed you in your workplace, neighborhood, or family change that? Looking Forward God's people are called neither to worship the nation nor to run from it. What is one specific way you can seek the welfare of your city or community this week while keeping your ultimate loyalty to Jesus? Prayer Focus Pray for… • Hearts that love our country without making it an idol • Courage to vote our worldview, accept division, and engage our communities rather than retreat • Faithful prayer for our leaders, even the ones who are broken

Scripture is God's Word February 1, 2026 Scripture is God's Word Sermon Series: Like It Or Not Download PDF John 10:32-38 32 Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” 33 The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.” 34 Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said, you are gods’? 35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be broken— 36 do you say of him whom the Father consecrated and sent into the world, ‘You are blaspheming,’ because I said, ‘I am the Son of God’? 37 If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me; 38 but if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.” Main Idea Like It or Not: Scripture is God’s Word Outline The Bible Is Authoritative The Bible Is Inerrant The Bible Is Inspired The Bible Is Sufficient The Bible Is Infallible Discussion Questions The Bible Is Authoritative Why does Jesus appeal to Scripture rather than defending Himself with logic or emotion? What does it say about Jesus’ view of authority that He treats Scripture as decisive? In what ways do people today try to place themselves over Scripture rather than under it? Where do you feel tension between God’s Word and your personal preferences? The Bible Is Inerrant Why does it matter that Scripture is not merely human words about God, but God’s Word to us? How does Jesus’ confidence in Scripture challenge the idea that the Bible is full of mistakes? What’s at stake if Scripture is wrong—even in small ways? Are there parts of the Bible you’ve quietly assumed must be wrong or outdated? The Bible Is Inspired What does Jesus mean by saying the Word of God “came”? How does this language point to Scripture’s divine origin rather than human invention? How should this shape the way we read and listen to Scripture? Do you approach the Bible more like a human book to evaluate—or a divine message to receive? The Bible Is Sufficient What does it look like when Christians rely on something in addition to Scripture for truth? How does Scripture provide what we need for faith, obedience, and knowing God? Where are you tempted to look for guidance before looking to God’s Word? The Bible Is Infallible What does it mean that Scripture “cannot be broken”? How does Jesus’ statement confront modern attempts to dismiss or redefine Scripture? How does trusting Scripture’s reliability give you confidence in uncertain seasons? Looking Forward How are you doing with the Becoming read through the Bible in a year challenge? How can your community group help you to hold to your commitment and read God’s Word? Prayer Focus Pray for a growing hunger for God’s Word, not just familiarity with it. Pray for humility to submit to Scripture even when it confronts our assumptions or preferences. Pray for repentance where we have ignored, softened, or selectively obeyed God’s Word. Pray for clarity to recognize when our opinions or emotions are competing with biblical authority. Pray for confidence that Scripture is trustworthy, true, and sufficient for life and godliness. Pray for consistency in reading, studying, and applying the Bible throughout the week. Pray for the Holy Spirit to illuminate God’s Word and help us understand it rightly. Pray for courage to believe what Scripture says even when it is unpopular or uncomfortable. Pray for our community group to be shaped by Scripture rather than by culture or convenience. Pray for pastors and teachers to faithfully handle and proclaim Scripture without compromise. Pray for the next generation to trust and treasure God’s Word. Pray for a renewed reverence for Scripture in our homes, marriages, and families. Pray for opportunities to lovingly point others to the truth of God’s Word. Pray for boldness to live out biblical convictions with grace and clarity.

From Self-Centered to Christ-Centered April 6, 2025 From Self-Centered to Christ-Centered Sermon Series: The Reversal Download PDF John 12:1-8 Main Idea The Gospel brings us from Self-Centered to Christ-Centered Outline Christ-centered people 1. serve Christ, befriend Christ, and honor Christ (vv1-3) 2. have hidden agendas, claim moral superiority, yet affiliate with Christ (vv4-6) 3. and rebukes self-centered people (vv7-8) Discussion Questions Christ-centered people serve Christ, befriend Christ, and honor Christ (John 12:1-3) In this passage, Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. How does her act exemplify serving, befriending, and honoring Christ? What are practical ways you can demonstrate a Christ-centered life through service and devotion in your daily routine? Christ-centered people have hidden agendas, claim moral superiority, yet affiliate with Christ (John 12:4-6) Judas Iscariot criticizes Mary’s action under the guise of concern for the poor, while harboring ulterior motives. How can self-centeredness disguise itself as righteousness in our lives? Reflect on a time when you or someone you know acted with a hidden agenda while outwardly appearing to serve Christ. What lessons were learned from that experience? Christ-centered people rebuke self-centeredness (John 12:7-8) Jesus defends Mary’s actions against Judas’ criticism. How does this response guide us in addressing self-centered attitudes within ourselves and our communities? In what ways can you cultivate a heart that prioritizes Christ’s honor over personal gain or recognition? Application Questions Identify areas in your life where self-centeredness may overshadow your commitment to Christ. What steps can you take to realign your focus toward Him? How can our church community encourage and support each other in moving from self-centeredness to a Christ-centered way of living? What specific actions can you implement this week to embody a Christ-centered life, demonstrating service, humility, and genuine devotion in your interactions with others? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Jon Worship Pastor Jon Holman Jon has been on staff at Peace Church since July 2026. He is originally from southwest Missouri, but has lived in the Dayton, Ohio area for the 15 years prior to moving to Middleville. He is married to his wife, Bekah, and they have 3 children — two boys and a girl. They love spending time watching movies together as a family. In his free time, Jon loves playing pickleball, photography, songwriting, and spending time with his kids. His favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 2:4-7, because it is such a powerful reminder of the grace and mercy we have been shown, that even though we were dead in sin, and even though we mess up, Jesus gave his life for us. Contact the Worship Pastor

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