Cheyenne Women's Ministry Director Cheyenne Werner Cheyenne has been attending Peace since 2013 and joined the staff in 2019. Originally from Woodland, Michigan, she lives in Middleville with her husband Tyler and their two children, Elise and Isaiah. Her and her family enjoy playing board games, watching AFV, playing kickball, listening to audiobooks, doing food-tasting challenges, and taking trips together. In her free time, Cheyenne loves creating artwork with pencils, watercolors, or resin. She also enjoys writing, baking cookies, hiking, and spending quality time with family and friends. Her favorite Bible passage often changes with seasons, but she finds great encouragement in Isaiah 65:24: "Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear." Contact the Family Ministry Admin

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

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

Never Alone Marriage Conference Vacation Bible School June 22-25 | 6-8 PM Volunteer Register Now Volunteer Volunteer Christmas Eve Times Illumination Station is a gospel-centered VBS for kids currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade (2025–2026 school year), held June 22–25 from 6:00–8:00 PM at Peace Church Central Campus. Whether your child is part of Peace Church, attends another church, or is just beginning to learn about Jesus, this week is intentionally designed to shine the light of Christ through teaching, worship, and meaningful connection. Advent Sermon Series Watch Sermon Series Go Tell It On The Mountain Christmas isn’t just about exchanging gifts—it’s the ultimate Good News that needs to be shared. This December, we’ll explore how the birth of Jesus sparked a reaction across generations and social divides. From his closest relatives to his fiercest enemies, we’ll see how each response to the Savior’s arrival inspires us to carry this incredible news into the world. Join us as we hear, celebrate, and boldly share the Good News: Jesus Christ is born! Watch the Advent Sermon Series Frequently Asked Questions What we do Change the text and add your own content, including any information that is relevant to share. Breakout Speakers Kevin Doerfler Man of God: Lessons Over a Lifetime Jon Hisey Man of God: Lessons Over a Lifetime Pastor Nate Harney That’s A Good Question Live Pastor Jon Delger That’s A Good Question Live Pastor Ryan Kimmel That’s A Good Question Live Eric Westendorp Lessons on Fatherhood John Christian Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Habitual Sins Josh Hoekstra Unfiltered Emotions Caleb Horjus Unfiltered Prayer Jake Herrera Unfiltered Relationships Pastor Logan & Rachel Bailey - Michigan Serving Together Pastor Noah & Liz Kamper - Tabernacle Finding Rhythm and Rest in Marriage Frequently Asked Questions What is the theme of VBS? The theme of VBS this year is Illumination Station™. During this exciting week, kids will explore how light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals truth, while discovering that Jesus is the Light who brings hope to a dark world. Through Bible stories and activities, children will be challenged to answer Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” and learn that Jesus is not a matter of opinion—He is the perfect, proven, and powerful Son of God, just as Scripture declares. Illumination Station encourages kids to shine a light on Jesus and carry His light into the world. How do I register? You can register for VBS here. What is the VBS schedule? VBS will take place on Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25 from 6-8 PM each night. Each night, we will have Large Group time where we will worship and have skits, followed by missions, Bible study, and games! Can I volunteer at VBS? We'd love to have you volunteer! Volunteers need to be Child Protection Certified and attenders of Peace Church. Click here to register. Is there a cost? No, VBS is free! Who can I contact for more information? You can email kids@peacechurch.cc for more information. Can I attend this if I do not attend Peace Church? Yes, everyone is welcome to register for VBS! Will meals be provided? No, meals will not be provided. 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

60th Anniversary Worship Night We’ve got an incredible staff team that works hard, has a lot of fun, loves the Lord, and loves the Word. If that sounds like a mission and a community you want to be part of, check out the job opportunities below. Peace Church is a Gospel-Centered, Family-Focused church on a mission to make disciples of Jesus. What We Believe Go Leadership & Staff Go History of Peace Church Go Thanks for joining us online for the 60th Anniversary Worship Night! We’ll go live at 6:30 PM. You can watch right here on our website, or join us on YouTube or Facebook. We are not hiring currently Apply Now Jobs About View All Sermons Go Go Discussion Questions Sermon Podcast Go

I Am He | The Woman at the Well, pt. 2 of June 9, 2024 I Am He | The Woman at the Well, pt. 2 of Sermon Series: It Had To Be Said Download PDF John 4:15-26 Main Idea Jesus Reveals He Is the Christ Outline 1. Jesus sees the sinner's hurt (v15-18) 2. Jesus reveals the sinner's heart (v19-22) 3. Jesus is the sinner's hope (w23-26) Discussion Questions Personal Reflection on Sin: Jesus calls out the Samaritan woman's sin directly. How would you react if your own sin was revealed to you in such a manner? How do you think it would affect your relationship with Jesus? Understanding Jesus’ Identity: Read John 8:56-58. How do these verses help us understand who Jesus is and His claim of divinity? How does this shape your view of Jesus? Worshiping in Spirit: Read Romans 8:15. What does this verse teach us about what it means to worship "in the spirit"? How can we incorporate this understanding into our daily worship practices? Worshiping in Truth: Read Psalm 145:18 and John 11:25-26. How do these passages illustrate what it means to worship "in truth"? How can these truths influence our worship and everyday life? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Who is the Greatest? July 28, 2024 Who is the Greatest? Sermon Series: It Had To Be Said Download PDF Matthew 18:1-6 Main Idea Jesus calls his disciples to be like children, receive children, and to protect children. Outline 1. Be like children (vv1-4) 2. Receive children (v5) 3. Protect children (v6) Discussion Questions What does Jesus mean when He says we must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven? How do you define greatness in your own life? How does this align or contrast with Jesus' definition? Can you share an example from your life where you chose humility over self-promotion? What was the outcome? In what ways can we cultivate a childlike faith and trust in our relationship with God? How can our group encourage and practice servant leadership within our church and community? What specific actions can we take to put others first? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

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

What We Believe Our Theology Inerrancy We affirm that the whole of Scripture and all its parts, down to the very words of the original, were given by divine inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21). We affirm that Scripture in its entirety is inerrant, being free from all falsehood, fraud, or deceit (Proverbs 30:5; John 10:35). We affirm that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the Scriptures, assuring believers of the truthfulness of God's written Word (John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 2:12-13). We hold to the doctrine of verbal plenary inspiration, meaning that every word of Scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21). The Bible, therefore, is not just true but the highest authority for life and faith, a sacred and awe-inspiring gift from God (Psalm 119:160; John 17:17). Article Article The Gospel We believe that human beings are born into sin, fall short of God’s perfect standard (Romans 3:23), and that this sin is deserving of eternal death (Romans 6:23). Central to our faith is the belief that Jesus Christ came to live the perfect life of righteousness that we couldn’t live (2 Corinthians 5:21), die the death for sin that we deserved to die (1 Peter 3:18), and rose to new life so that all who put their faith in Him can have new life as well (Romans 6:4). We believe in penal substitutionary atonement, meaning that Jesus bore our penalty as our substitute to atone for our sin (Isaiah 53:5-6). Sermon Article 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 Sexuality We believe God designed marriage to be between one man and one woman for life and for sex to remain within such a marriage (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6). Although there are many temptations in this world, we believe sex outside of such a marriage to be sin (Hebrews 13:4). Those living in sin should turn to Christ with faith and repentance, receive God’s forgiveness, and come to live according to God’s good design (1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Acts 3:19). We believe God created man in his own image, male and female in knowledge righteousness and holiness with dominion over the creatures (Genesis 1:27). Reformed We align with the Reformation theology, holding to salvation by grace alone, through Christ alone, by faith alone, to the glory of God alone, and the ultimate authority of Scripture alone (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; Romans 1:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 2 Timothy 3:16-17). We also affirm God's sovereignty over all things in creation and salvation (Romans 8:28-30). We affirm the five points of Calvinism (outlined in the Canons of Dort) (John 6:37; John 10:29; Ephesians 1:4-5). Complementarity We believe God created human beings, male and female, and that God made men and women equal in value yet distinct in role (Genesis 1:27; Galatians 3:28). God has given both men and women extraordinary gifts for ministry but has called men into unique roles of Christ-like leadership in the home and in the church (1 Timothy 2:12; Titus 1:5-9). Specifically — within the church — we believe God calls men exclusively to be pastors and elders (1 Timothy 3:1-7). Within the home, we believe that God calls men to love their wives like Christ loves the church (his bride), and wives are called to submit to their husbands like the church does to Christ (Ephesians 5:22-25). Sermon Series Creation We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His own image as the first humans on earth, from whom all other humans have descended (Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:7, 21-22; 1 Corinthians 15:45). We affirm that Satan tempted Adam and Eve, disobeyed God, and thus brought sin into the world, causing all humanity to be born into sin and in need of a savior (Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:22). We affirm the literal, historical existence of Adam and Eve and assert that God was actively and sovereignly involved in creation (Acts 17:24-26; Isaiah 45:12). We believe that God created the world in six days and that He created it good (Exodus 20:11; Genesis 1:31). End-times We believe the millennium began with Jesus Christ's resurrection and will continue until His second coming. This is also called amillennialism. This eschatological view interprets the "thousand years" mentioned in Revelation 20 symbolically rather than literally. During this period, deceased believers reign spiritually with Christ in heaven, awaiting their physical resurrection and the renewal of all things (Revelation 20:4-6). We believe this holds that Satan is bound in a limited sense, having been defeated at the cross, allowing the gospel to spread throughout the nations (Revelation 20:2-3; Matthew 28:18-20). Sermon Tithing Elder and Deacon Requirements Article Article Distinctions Our Mission & Vision 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. Our Values Gospel-Centered Gospel The gospel is the good news that although we have sinned and fallen short of God’s perfect standard (Rom 3:23) and therefore deserve eternal death (Rom 6:23), God sent his only Son Jesus Christ to live the perfect life we couldn’t live, die the death for sin we deserved to die, and rise to life so that by faith we can have eternal life with him (John 3:16). Bible Although we can summarize the main message of the gospel in a sentence, really the whole Bible is the story of the gospel - the story of God saving his people. We believe the Bible is God’s Word (2 Tim 3:16) and therefore that it is without error and the highest authority in our lives. Mission God made it clear that the mission of every Christian church is to make disciples of Jesus (Matt 28:18-20). We have been given the life-saving message of the gospel, and we must take it to the world, preaching and praying for the lost to be saved by faith in Christ. Family-Focused The Family of the Home God designed the family as the primary place where discipleship happens (Deut 6:4-9). A strong church and society is built around healthy families seeking to follow Jesus together. We believe in the sanctity of marriage, the sanctity of human life including unborn human lives, and we seek to invest in creating healthy marriages and families. The Family of the Church God calls the church to operate not merely as an organization, but as a family - the family of faith. We care for each other, encourage each other, and challenge each other, as we seek to follow Jesus together. Kingdom-Minded The Kingdom of God is wherever knees and hearts are bowing to the King. It is not just happening at Peace Church. We seek to reach our community with the gospel, plant more churches who preach the gospel, and send missionaries to the ends of the world to preach the gospel. Three Forms of Unity While creeds/confessions/catechisms are not the Bible, they are helpful resources to help us explain and teach what the Bible says. Peace Church holds to what has been called the Three Forms of Unity, the historic Christian creeds of the Belgic Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism, and the Canons of Dort. Belgic Confession Go Heidelberg Catechism Go The Canons of Dort Go