Sunday Worship
9:30 AM
Adults
Sunday School
Adult Sunday School runs from September - May. This second hour education time meets in the Sanctuary from 11:00-11:45 AM. Classes will be taught by a variety of individuals. See the schedule below for more details.
January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15: “An Excellent Musician: The Psalms of David” (Pastor Kent)
In conjunction with our sermon series on David, we will look into the Psalms that David composed.
February 22; March 1, March 8, March 15: Lenten Study of “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” (Pastor Kent)
Books will be available for those who are interested in participating in this study. This is connected to our intentional learning leading up to Kent's sabbatical this summer.
March 22: Congregational Meeting
March 29: Holy Week Lesson (TBD)
April 5 & 12: Off for Easter / Spring Break
April 19 & 26: All Abilities Focus (Steven Exoo)
These weeks, we will look internally at our own attitudes toward disabilities as well as evaluate our physical spaces to ask ourselves how inclusive to All Abilities we really are.
May 1, 8, 15: "Sabbatical Prep" (Sabbatical Team)
We will spend three weeks on various topics surrounding Kent's pending sabbatical and how the congregation will be renewing itself as well during that time. Congregational Renewal Conversation, Clergy Renewal Conversation, Sabbatical ABCs.
Music
Adults and youth are invited to participate in the Choir and Praise Band​.
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Choir rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. The choir meets weekly from September-May, and several times during the summer.
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The Praise Band meets Thursdays at 7 PM in the Sanctuary on weeks prior to leading worship.
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For more information, contact Catharina Matthews (Choir Director) or
Michelle VanGeest (Director of Music).
Women's Bible Study
Wednesday Mornings from 9:45-11:30 AM
Spring Study Dates: January 7 - May 20, 2025
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Our study will be on ​"Elijah: Faith and Fire" by Priscilla Shirer. To sign-up to participate, please see the sheet in the narthex, or call our Main Office. The cost of the book is $17.
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All women, both TCC and non-TCC attendees, are invited to join us for a weekly Bible Study! We begin together for the lesson, then break apart into small groups for discussion.​​​
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Contact Marilyn Van Laan or Lynn Vander Laan if you'd like to join!
Men's Bible Study
Tuesday Mornings from 9:30-11:00 AM
Spring Study Dates: January 6 - TBD
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All men, both TCC and non-TCC attendees, are invited to join us for a weekly Bible Study happening this spring.
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​We will continue in our 20-week Bible Study based on Charles Martin’s book, "It Is Finished." This book uses Old and New Testament scripture to better understand what and why Jesus Christ went through what He did in his passion and death. There will be discussion and sharing in each 90-minute session. It will be structured on some Bible Study Fellowship principles of preparing for each meeting ahead of time, brief sharing of what we have found and how these items may apply to our lives, and request prayers as desired.
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Contact Dave Van Laan or Pastor Kent if you'd like to join.
Ongoing Activities
Thornapple offers a variety of groups, clubs and events throughout the year. For more information, you can check our Events Calendar, or get in touch with our Main Office.​
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Women's Bible Study
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God Winks Gathering
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Pastor's Lunch Bunch
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Men’s Breakfast Gatherings
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Threads of Love
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Book Club
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Men's Bible Study
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Volunteer Teams
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Choir
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Praise Band
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Wednesday Noon Prayers
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Dinner Groups