29f41d95-5ec1-4628-82f0-eb52c6bf4001 Middle School Ministry Upcoming Events Our Middle School Ministry has two big goals: to help teens grow in their relationship with Jesus and have a lot of fun! We meet most Sunday nights at 5:30-7 PM from September to May at Peace Church. Middle School meets in the Venue downstairs (while High School meets in the Worship Center upstairs). Doors open at 5:00 PM. A normal night of youth group includes a short teaching, discussion time in small groups, game time, snack, and hangout time. Upcoming Youth Group Nights December 7 January 4 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 15 February 22 March 1 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 19 April 26 May 3 Keep an eye out for updates as those trips approach! We have several big events through the school year, including a weekend retreat in the winter, and an 8th grade Adventure Trip in the summer. You can see all of our upcoming events below. Parent Resource List Register for 2025-2026 Youth Group Parent Handbook Special Needs Go High School Go Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ministry updates. Newsletter Sign Up Derek Dean Middle School 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 Derek Dean Middle School Coordinator Interested in Serving? Go Contact the Family Ministry Admin Go Learn More Derek Dean Middle School 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

da867750-1286-4e63-8ee2-f003f651a82d Young Adults Ministry Upcoming Events Our Tuesday Night Bible Study is for anyone ages 18-29 , and runs from September to May. We always have Scripture, food, fellowship, and worship! We start at 7PM in the lobby , which is directly through the Peace Kids entrance. Winter Bible Study Dates January 6 January 13 January 20 (Worship Night) January 27 February 3 February 10 February 17 (The Mingling and the Matched Event) February 24 March 3 March 10 March 17 March 24 Whether you are 26 and married, 23 and single, or 19 and in college - if you're a young adult, you belong here. We are a group of twenty-somethings walking with Jesus together. The theme of our Bible study is "Road to Emmaus," from Luke 24; where the truth of God's word is emphasized as we all walk with Jesus. Beyond Bible study, we offer vibrant community groups, fun hangout events, an annual camping trip, and opportunities to attend impactful conferences! Check out all of our upcoming events below. Listen to our Bible study podcast here! Register for Tuesday Night Bible Study Worship Arts Go Men Go Women Go Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ministry updates. Newsletter Sign Up Logan Bailey Family Pastor 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 Logan Bailey Family Pastor Interested in Serving? Go Contact the Family Ministry Admin Go Learn More Logan Bailey Family Pastor 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

808690a0-cbe0-4065-b2aa-76ffa6be83ce High School Ministry Upcoming Events Peace Church’s High School Ministry is a place where we believe the Word of God and we want to see it actually change the lives of our high schoolers! We meet most Sunday nights from 5:30-7 PM from September to May at Peace Church. High School meets in the Worship Center upstairs (while Middle School meets in the Venue downstairs). Doors open at 5:00 PM. A normal flow of youth group would include a snack and hangout time, a game, a short lesson or teaching, and a discussion time in small groups. Upcoming Youth Group Nights December 7 January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 15 February 22 March 1 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 19 April 26 May 3 We also have several big events throughout the school year, including a Fall Retreat and a Spring Break trip. Keep an eye out for updates as those trips approach! You can see all of our upcoming events below. Parent Resource List Register for 2025-2026 Youth Group Parent Handbook Middle School Go Special Needs Go Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ministry updates. Newsletter Sign Up Logan Bailey Family Pastor 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 Logan Bailey Family Pastor Interested in Serving? Go Contact the Family Ministry Admin Go Learn More Logan Bailey Family Pastor 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

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

Chelsea Community Director Chelsea Bennett Chelsea has been attending Peace since 2022 and joined the staff in 2023. Originally from Newaygo, Michigan, she lives in Middleville with her husband Brad, a firefighter, their daughter Ava, and their Goldendoodle Tucker. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys golfing, relaxing at home, making sourdough, being outside, and spending time with her family. Her favorite Bible verse is Matthew 28:20. Contact the Community Director

Honoring the Martyrs November 23, 2025 Honoring the Martyrs Sermon Series: Honoring the Martyrs 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.

Fulfill Commitment October 27, 2024 Fulfill Commitment Sermon Series: Take Courage Download PDF 2 Chronicles 15:16-19 Main Idea In a world turning from Him, God calls us to fulfill our commitments to Him! Outline 1. We go all the way (vv16-17) 2. We give all to God (vv18-19) Discussion Questions Reflect on Colossians 3:23, which encourages us to work heartily as if for the Lord. How does this verse shape your understanding of fulfilling commitments in everyday life? Share an example of a commitment in your life that you see as part of your faith journey. How does God strengthen you to keep this commitment? Thomas Watson, a well-known Puritan preacher and writer from the 17th century, said, “We have sinned with our fathers; let us not be like them, but let us repent of our repentance. Hypocrites repent that they may sin no more, and that they may sin more. True repentance begins in the love of God, and ends in the hatred of sin.” What lesson can we learn from King Asa, not removing all the high places (or places of pagan worship)? Luke 16:10 reminds us, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” How do you see this principle applying to both small and large commitments in your life? How does fulfilling small, everyday commitments build your character and prepare you for greater responsibilities? How is God calling you to engage further with what God has called us to as a church? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Waiting October 19, 2025 Waiting Sermon Series: Nahum Download PDF Nahum 2:1-13 The Destruction of Nineveh 1 The scatterer has come up against you. Man the ramparts; watch the road; dress for battle; collect all your strength. 2 For the LORD is restoring the majesty of Jacob as the majesty of Israel, for plunderers have plundered them and ruined their branches. 3 The shield of his mighty men is red; his soldiers are clothed in scarlet. The chariots come with flashing metal on the day he musters them; the cypress spears are brandished. 4 The chariots race madly through the streets; they rush to and fro through the squares; they gleam like torches; they dart like lightning. 5 He remembers his officers; they stumble as they go, they hasten to the wall; the siege tower is set up. 6 The river gates are opened; the palace melts away; 7 its mistress is stripped; she is carried off, her slave girls lamenting, moaning like doves and beating their breasts. 8 Nineveh is like a pool whose waters run away. “Halt! Halt!” they cry, but none turns back. 9 Plunder the silver, plunder the gold! There is no end of the treasure or of the wealth of all precious things. 10 Desolate! Desolation and ruin! Hearts melt and knees tremble; anguish is in all loins; all faces grow pale! 11 Where is the lions’ den, the feeding place of the young lions, where the lion and lioness went, where his cubs were, with none to disturb? 12 The lion tore enough for his cubs and strangled prey for his lionesses; he filled his caves with preyand his dens with torn flesh. 13 Behold, I am against you, declares the LORD of hosts, and I will burn your chariots in smoke, and the sword shall devour your young lions. I will cut off your prey from the earth, and the voice of your messengers shall no longer be heard. Main Idea God’s holiness is a warning to the wicked, but a hope to His people. Outline God Undoes Evil (Nahum 2:1-2) God Humbles Evil (Nahum 2:3-5) God Ends Evil (Nahum 2:6-13) Discussion Questions Opening Questions What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “fear of God?” How can fearing God increase our love for God? God undoes evil (Nahum 2:1-2) What is something you have expereinced God restoring? What evil in the world do you long to see God restore? God humbles evil (Nahum 2:3-5) When was a time that God humbled you? How is God humbling you right now? God ends evil (Nahum 2:6-13) What are some ways that we overestimate our own power and control like the Assyrians did? What is a warning from God you have struggled to receive? Looking Forward In the upcoming days and weeks, what is something you can commit to in leaning more into the fear of God? Prayer Focus Pray for… The people of Peace Church to always take in the fullness of Scriptures, even the hard and ignored parts. The members of your community group to be able to walk through a challenging series with grace, patience, and courage. The lost to be open to learning more about the importance of God’s wrath and hearing his warnings, turning from evil and receiving the grace of God. All Christians to hear God’s specific warnings to them as they study His Word. Pastor Ryan as he preaches through this challenging book that many struggle to understand and receive. Yourself to better understand and live in light of the truth that God’s holiness is a hope to His people.

The Beauty and Truth of Heaven April 21, 2024 The Beauty and Truth of Heaven Sermon Series: The Church Never Preaches On... Download PDF Revelation 21:1-5 Main Idea Heaven is another reminder that the best is yet to come Outline 1. The Heaven that there currently is. (v1) 2. The Heaven that there will be. (v2-5) Discussion Questions 1. Who is heaven for? 2. In what ways did this sermon challenge your view of Heaven? 3. How does Hebrews 12:22–25 connect to Revelation 21:1-5? 4. How is heaven a real future place and a real current reality? Read Ephesians 2:4–6 and discuss. Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Kirsten Admin Services Director Kirsten VanderLaan Kirsten has been attending Peace for over 16 years and joined the staff in 2018. Originally from Hudsonville, Michigan, she has been married to her husband Jeff since 2006. They have three children: Addysen, Levi, and Everleigh. As a family, they love being outdoors, camping up north, and hiking together. In her free time, Kirsten enjoys watching football (GO LIONS!!), and also likes to read and do puzzles. Her current favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. Contact the Admin Services Director

Lindsey 4th & 5th Grade Coordinator Lindsey Kerstetter Lindsey has been attending Peace since 2018 and joined the staff in 2022. Originally from Grand Rapids, she is married to Ryan, and they have three children: Lucy, James, and Charlie. Her family enjoys outdoor activities and caring for their barn cats and 12 chickens. In her free time, Lindsey loves biking, hiking, boating, and DIY projects around the house. When she slows down, she enjoys reading her Bible or a good book on the porch. She has many favorite Bible verses, often rotating scripture cards in her kitchen. A recent favorite is Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Contact Kid's Ministry Admin

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