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“SEASONS OF THE SOUL”
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens Ecclesiastes 3:1
By Rev Dan Minor - revdminor1945@gmai com
Just as there are seasons in the physical wor ld, there are also seasons in our relationship with God I call them seasons of the soul as follows:
Planting
The seed of God’s Word is planted in our lives (Mar k 4:3) This may come in a number of ways i n c l u d i n g a s e r v i c e o f wo r s h i p, l i s t e n i n g t o Chr istian music, reading a Chr istian book, by family or fr iends
Awakening
There comes a time when the Holy Spir it convicts us of our sins and our need for a Savior (John 16:8-11) The good news is that Jesus Chr ist died for our sins (John 3:16) We do not have to live with guilt
Repenting
To repent means to tur n around and move in another direction toward God The Bible says Jesus came preaching “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17) Peter’s message on Pentecost was the same (Acts 2:38)
Conver ting
Conversion is a change that God wor ks in us when we repent of our sins and believe in Jesus Chr ist as our Savior It is like being bor n again (John 3:3) It is not tur ning over a new leaf It is becoming a new person
Growing
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Hebrews 6:1 invites us to “leave the elementar y doctr ine of Chr ist and go on to matur ity ” Mar k’s account of the gospel uses an analogy from the physical wor ld, “For the ear th br ings for th fr uit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full cor n in the ear” (Mar k 4:28) Apostle Peter called it growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Chr ist (2 Peter 3:18) Growing in Chr ist is a life time jour ney
Harvest Time
Another word for this is glor ification For believers, this is our final season In Heaven our salvation is made complete Heaven is where our knowledge is increased and our love perfected Heaven is a p l a c e o f p e r fe c t p e a c e J e s u s s a i d t o H i s disciples, “I go to prepare a place for you I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:2, 3) What promise could be greater than this?
Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, forgive my sins and come into my life I want to be more like You In Your strong name Amen
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When people listen, God speaks.
When people obey, God acts When God acts, people are chang ed
You prepared the good ear th you planted her roots deep; the vineyard filled the land Your vine soared high and shaded the mountains, even dwarfing the giant cedars Your vine ranged west to the Sea, east to the River Psalm 80:7
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who ser ve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh though I myself have reasons for such confidence If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more; circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless Philippians 3:3-6
REFLECTION: We who are “circumcised” from above by God’s Spir it are the tr ue seeds of Abraham We are the heirs of God’s Kingdom Our love for Chr ist is confir med by the sign of a circumcised hear t and mind Chr istian circumcision is not cutting the flesh, but a change of the hear t by the Holy Spir it The inward wor king of our hear t is changing us into the image of Chr ist Our change in thinking is visible in our actions, words, and deeds with others Romans 2:29 “No, a tr ue Jew (chosen child of God) is one whose hear t is r ight with God
And tr ue circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of hear t produced by the Spir it And a person with a changed hear t seeks praise from God, not from people ” (NLT) We boast in Chr ist Jesus because He first loved us We do not put any confidence in the flesh We all have tr ied so many times to obey the laws of God but we fail drastically Who are the tr uly circumcised worshipers of God? John 4:23 “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the tr ue worshipers will worship the Father in spir it and tr uth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers ”
PRAYER TIME: Heavenly Father, You have created and prepared the ear th for planting of food and crops
But, more impor tantly, You planted in our hear ts the root of Jesus Chr ist that grows deep in us
This week may we gather to His house to praise His Holy Name In Jesus’ Name, Amen
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Marilyn WHEELER AGE 71 - KALAMAZOO MI
Marilyn passed away and entered heaven on Sunday, October 1, 2023 Marilyn was bor n in Kalamazoo in 1952 to Ralph and Hattie (Doorlag) Van Zee She moved into memory care assisted living halfway through the COVID pandemic and was there for three years and one day Marilyn accepted Christ as her Savior in a Sunday School class as a young teenager and immediately sought out God’s will Marilyn graduated from the old Kalamazoo Central High School and then started a three-year nursing program She served God through a 42-year long nursing career, that ended in 2016 During her time as a nurse, she worked in the recovery unit for two years, the critical care units for 20 years and then another 20 years in out-patient short stay Marilyn read her King James Bible 20 times, prayed for her patients for the day and always made it to work by 6:00 AM, which she called “o’dark hundred” As she became closer to God, she became quieter and would spend more time with her patients, in place of keeping up with the personal lives of her co-workers Marilyn could recite the entire chapter of St John 14, which she lear ned at an early age Marilyn was with her husband, Dan, for 35 years and was married to him for 34 years She lear ned all about tractors from her father and instructed Dan on what tractors and implements to buy She eventually inherited her family’s 1941 Ford 8N tractor Marilyn mowed the grass with a good spirit and would sing old Christian songs like “I Have Joy in my Heart” She liked to bake cookies and pies and enjoyed giving them away on special days She made her last pie in 2019, with Dan’s assistance due to her disease taking hold Marilyn designed two of the four homes she and her husband built Some of her best times were spent body surfing in Good Harbor Bay, walking the trails in norther n Michigan, attending church services in Traverse City all the way down to North Carolina, dinners and lectures at Hillsdale College and just being at home Marilyn could talk to anyone While on vacation, Marilyn would come to work at the North Carolina race shops of Dale Ear nhardt, Inc and Petty Enterprises, along with her husband She once became the center of attention in the garages at Charlotte Motor Speedway because she wore a tractor T-shirt The crew members of several teams started to talk “tractor talk” with her Being the center of attention was never in Marilyn’s character Her humbleness was lear ned early in life, being the youngest in the family and having her love for Christ Marilyn lived her life by Philippians 4:11-13 She is survived by her husband, Dan A private Christian burial has taken place at West Cooper Cemetery No services are scheduled Memorial contributions in Marilyn’s memory may be given to a church of one’s choice
Arrangements by Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home Kalamazoo - 269-343-2628
Messages of condolence may be posted at www joldersma-klein com
Larry L. ELGERSMA
AGE 76 - PLAINWELL, MI
Larry passed away, Monday, October 2, 2023, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo He was bor n April 24, 1947 in Holland, the son of Floyd and Wilhemina “Sally” (Start)
Elgersma He graduated from Holland High School in 1965 and from Wester n Michigan University in 1971 For 36 years Larry taught at Plainwell Middle School until his retirement in 2007 Larry loved teaching and was dedicated to his students
He never forgot a face and always remembered a former student’s name Teaching wasn’t a job for Larry, it was his passion In his free time Larry enjoyed golfing, fishing and following the Detroit Tigers His greatest joy was attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events He was very proud of his family and all of their accomplishments On July 28, 1967 in Zeeland he married the love of his life, Mary Brower who survives Also surviving are his children, Steve Elgersma of Portland, OR and Emmy (Harry) Ellis of Dorr and his grandchildren, Lydia and Caleb He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Carol Friends may visit with Larry’s family from 5-8 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego A funeral service will take place at 11:00 A M , Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Otsego United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeremy Africa officiating Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego
Contributions in memory of Larry may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Otsego United Methodist Church Youth Camping Fund
Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego
Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
Virginia L. VANDERVEEN
AGE 87 - PLAINWELL, MI
Virginia passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2023, in Richland She was bor n January 25, 1936 in Saginaw, the daughter of Edward and Isabel (VanBocxlaer) Kaufmann As a young woman Virginia worked as a nurse’s aide in Indiana She also worked at a fish cannery in Alaska and for a short time at Plainwell Schools Along with her husbands she owned and operated Caldwell Lumber and VanderVeen Excavating Virginia was a skilled seamstress and for 65 years enjoyed sewing drapes, upholstery, quilts and clothing She also liked decorating homes, cooking and travel, especially trips to Mackinaw City, the Upper Peninsula, Florida and 3 trips to Alaska In 1954 she married Charles Caldwell who passed away in 1981 In 1981 she married Marvin VanderVeen who passed away in 2005 Surviving are her children, Dixie (Roger) Dalrymple of Plainwell and Sandy Hunt of Utah; 2 grandchildren, Erin Hunt and Megan Dodge; sister, Lorain (Gary) Garno and sister-in-law, Joy Kaufmann She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands; sister, Geraldine Rappley and brother, Joe Kaufmann According to her wishes cremation has taken place A graveside service will take place at 12:00 P M , Friday, October 27, 2023 at Green Bower Cemetery in Alamo Township, with Pastor David Ives officiating Contributions in memory of Virginia may be made to Oak Grove Bible Church
Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
Maryan (Wilson) CARTER
AGE 97 - KALAMAZOO, MI
Maryan (Wilson) Carter, 97, passed away at Vineyard Assisted Living on Sunday, October 1, 2023 Maryan was born December 8th, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Wayne and Delta Wilson She is survived by her daughter Denise (Mike) Gray of Kalamazoo, granddaughters Kerra Gray, Kyleen Gray, several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 53 years Delver n Carter (2001) and siblings Richard, Wilbur, Vena and Doris No Services were held at her request Interment at Mount Ever Rest Memorial Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wishbone Animal Rescue, 2293 33rd St Allegan, MI 49010 or Oak Grove Bible Church, 7655 Ravine Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 The family wishes to thank Vineyard Assisted Living, Dr Ranga and Centrica Care Navigators for their wonderful care of Maryan at the end of her life
Marilyn Deen KENT AGE 88 - ALLEGAN MI
Marilyn Deen Kent, a loving and generous woman whose faith guided her throughout her life, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2023, in Allegan, MI Bor n on February 25, 1935, in Martin Township, MI, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Dena (Marcusse) Buys, and the wife of the late Kenneth Dale Kent Marilyn dedicated her life to her family, her church, and her community Marilyn was a proud graduate of Martin High School, where she developed her lifelong love of music and theater She was a member of the chorus, participated in high school plays, and served on the Yearbook Staff Her jour nalism skills were further honed while working on the Highlight School Newspaper, and she was an active member of the Future Homemakers of America (FHA) After graduation, Marilyn embarked on a fulfilling career at The Upjohn Company and later at Flashes Publisher Company After the birth of her first son, Kenneth, she chose to move from her career path to be a devoted full-time mother and homemaker Marilyn was a remarkable homemaker, a testament to her dedication and love for her family She delighted in preserving the bounty of each season, her pantry always stocked with her home-canned goods and frozen foods Marilyn's faith was integral to her life She was a devoted member of the First Congregational Church of Allegan, where she found spiritual nourishment and a community that shared her faith Marilyn also contributed to her community through her active participation in the hospital league Marilyn and her late husband, Kenneth Dale Kent, were members of the All Campegans Camping Group Their shared love of the outdoors brought them many joyful memories and lasting friendships Marilyn's zest for life and her generous spirit shone through in every endeavor she undertook Marilyn leaves behind a rich legacy of love, generosity, and faith She is survived by her loving children, Ken (Lori) Kent, Timothy Kent, Sheryl (Michael) Cooper, Steven (Lisa) Kent, and Randy (Shannon) Kent; 14 grandchildren, Nicole, Andrew, Jeffrey, Donovan, Rachel, Sarah, Jerry, Trever, Chad, Kailey, Katie, Justin, Kyle, Brandilyn; 15 great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Edwin (Sharon) Buys and Terry (Linda) Buys Friends met with the family on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel The service was held on Friday, October 6, 2023 Pastor Greg Carlson Officiating Marilyn will be laid to rest joining her husband, Ken, in Hicks Cemetery Memorial donations may be made in Marilyn’s name to Wings of Hope Hospice (530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010) or the First Congregation Church of Allegan (323 Cutler Street, Allegan, MI 49010) The family wishes to thank the staff of Wings of Hope Hospice for their compassion and care during Marilyn’s last days
Arrangements by Gorden Funeral Residence - Allegan Messages of condolence may be posted at www gordenfuneral com
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The Otsego Area Historical Museum HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS
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We would like to thank all of our family and fr iends who came to celebrate our beauti ful, wonder ful best fr iend and mom I t wa s the happiest 95th bir thday ever!
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Thursday, October 12 • 7:02 pm
Author of the Michigan Back Roads Series, Ron Rademacher presenting:
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Otsego Museum • 218 N Farmer Street, Otsego
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OTSEGO
PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY POSTING
Otsego Public Schools will have a vacancy on its Board of Education effective October 24, 2023 Any interested individual applying for the vacancy should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Office of the
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October 9, 2023 at Noon - Deadline to apply Inter views will take place at a selected date and time between October 10 and October 23 in the Administration Office Board Room, 400 Sherwood Street, Otsego MI 49078
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• Candidate cannot be employed by Otsego Public Schools
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1566 10th Street, Martin • 269-672-4556 LUNCH MENU SANDWICHESChoice of bread. Served with chips and pickle The Islander 9.50 Burger w/grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese & Thousand Island. Patty Melt 9.50 Burger w/grilled onions & pepper jack cheese on rye. BBQ Bacon Chicken Sandwich 9.00 with cheese. Clippers Club 9.00 Ham, chicken, lettuce, tomato & mayo, served on 3 pieces of bread. Reuben 8.00 Corned beef, sauerkraut, pepper jack cheese & Thousand Island on rye. BLT 8.00 Bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Chicken Sandwich 8.00 Lettuce, tomato, mayo & cheese. Grilled Ham and Cheese 7.00 Grilled Cheese 4.00 *Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness. Build Your Own Burger 1/3 lb. Burger . 7.50 Local beef from Zeinstra Farms! Served with chips and pickle. Chicken Tender Basket 10.00 Chicken tenders with fries. BBQ Chicken Quesadilla 10.00 Chicken, onions, peppers, BBQ sauce and cheese. Served with chips and a pickle. Chef Salad 8.00 Lettuce, spinach, bacon, ham, cucumber, onion, tomato and cheese. Served with toast CHICKEN & MORE! Beverages 2.00 Coffee • Pop • Iced Tea • Lemonade • Milk - White or Chocolate Orange Juice • Apple Juice • Tomato Juice French Fries. . . . . . 3.00 Tater Tots. . . . . . . . 3.00 Sides 1566 10th Street • Martin, Michigan 49070 • 269-672-4556 *All items include sales tax ADD-ONS 1 Bacon, mushrooms, olives, grilled onions, jalapenos, grilled peppers, fried egg, American, Pepper Jack or Gouda cheese. Housemade Breads White, Wheat, Rye, Raisin Clippers Cafe Clippers Cafe MARTIN LUNCH MENU Condiments: Ketchup Mustard Onion Pickle Lettuce Tomato Mayonnaise BBQ sauce DAILY SPECIALS! Stop in today! Stop in today! *Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order or served raw. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. OMELETTES 2 egg served w/hash browns & toast. 1 egg served w/hash browns & 1 slice of toast. Cheese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/ 9 Bacon and Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 / 11 Ham and Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 / 11 Sausage and Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 / 11 Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 / 11 Mushroom, onion, tomato, spinach and feta. Corned Beef Hash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 / 11 Corned Beef, onions, hash browns, peppers and cheese. Veggie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 / 11 Hash browns, onion, tomato, mushroom, peppers, spinach, cheese. Farmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 / 12 Ham, onions, peppers, hash browns and cheese. Meat Lovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 / 12 Bacon, ham, sausage and cheese. Southern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 / 12 Sausage, onion, tomato, hash browns, cheese, topped w/sausage gravy. Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 / 12 Ham, onion, tomato, peppers and cheese. Everything Omelette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sausage, bacon, ham, spinach, peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns and cheese. Mini / Reg
Breakfast 11 3 eggs over hash browns, ham, tomato, peppers, onions, & cheese. Served w/salsa, jalapenos, sour cream & toast.
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Scrambled eggs with choice of meat & veggies, hash browns and cheese topped with sausage gravy. Served with toast Full Bowl 12 1/2 Bowl 10 Meats: Ham, Bacon Sausage, Corned Beef. French Toast or Pancake Sandwich 10 Choice of meat, egg & cheese on 2 French toast or 2 pancakes Pancakes 1 cake / 4 2 slices / 6 French Toast (reg. or raisin) 1 slice / 4 2 slices / 6 Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Sticks 1 slice / 6 2 slices / 8 Cinnamon Roll French Toast 1 slice / 7 2 slices / 9 Housemade Oatmeal 4 Add raisins, pecans, apples, blueberries or chocolate chips 1 Breakfast
1566 10th Street • Martin, Michigan 49070 • 269-672-4556
Veggies: Onions. Tomatoes Peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach. Cream Cheese Scramble 12 Cream cheese, scrambled eggs, ham. hash browns & onion. Served with toast. Breakfast Burrito 10 Sausage, egg, onions, hash browns, cheese topped w/sausage gravy. Breakfast Sandwich 7 Housemade bread, meat, egg & cheese. Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast Full order 8 1/2 order 6 2 Eggs - 1/2 order Biscuits & Gravy with 1/2 order hash browns 9 Beverages 2 Coffee • Pop Iced Tea • Lemonade Milk White or Chocolate Orange Juice Apple Juice Tomato Juice - SidesHash browns. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ham, bacon or sausage. . . . . . 4 Veggie hash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Corned beef hash. . . . . . . . . . 5 House-made corned beef, peppers & onions Gravy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 *ALL ITEMS INCLUDE SALES TAX Housemade Breads White, Wheat, Rye, Raisin Cinnamon Roll 5 Small Appetite Breakfast 7 1 egg, 1/2 order hash browns, 1/2 order meat & 1 slice toast. 2 Eggs and... All served with choice of toast Toast 5 Hash browns 7 Meat 8 Meat and hash browns 9 Housemade corned beef hash 10 (Corned beef, onions, peppers & hash browns) Veggie hash 10 (Hash browns, broccoli, tomato, mushroom, onion & feta) Clippers Cafe MARTIN Takeout Available COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE...OTSEGO, MI 49078...October 7, 2023...Phone 694-9431 Join us for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner ...IN MARTIN! Prime Rib Dinner Every Friday Night! 4-8pm BREAKFAST Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-11am, Sat. & Sun. 6:30am-2pm LUNCH Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm DINNER Thurs., Fri., Sat. 4pm-8pm Congrats Kate for going 0-4 in Fantasy Football! Love, John HOMEMADE BREAD Available by the Loaf! Great food! Hometown! Great friends! Great food! Hometown! Great friends!
