Wally Metts has been a member for 24 year. He is a professor of communication at Spring Arbor University. He and his wife have four adult children, whom they home schooled all the way through high school.
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The Mighty Cross
The Mighty Cross was shared Easter Sunday by the Countryside Bible Church Choir. The performance included readings, solos, duets and full choir works.
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Resurrection Celebration
Nine people were baptized on Easter morning, celebrating their identification with Christ. "It was a joy for all of us to hear how the God has opened the eyes of so many in our church," said Pastor Steward. See post for more detail.
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Cold day, hot soup
Join us February 6 for our annual Souper-Bowl event. Check this post for more information.
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As For Me and My House
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Discovering God in Sunday School
The Sunday School program at Countryside uses Bible stories to teach children about the character and work of God. Learn more.
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Summer missions
Check out the slide show and video from our summer missions trip to inner city Chicago, with photos by Ben Kauffman and music by Matt Parker.
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Pastors encouraged and refreshed
All four pastors and intern Ben Newman attended a pastors’ conference in Chicago earlier this month, along with over 5000 other pastors and church leaders. Pastor Lillie says the bi-annual conference “provides an opportunity to step outside of our own schedules and spend focused time on the study of the word. "
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Winter retreat focuses on greatness of God
Tara Kauffman and Kristen Marshall had a great time at the Winter Retreat. Read more.
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Building progress
Work days all this month. Please contact John Bailey or Dave Duncan if you can help.
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New intern serves Countryside
We have the opportunity to provide ministry insights and experience to men who are purposeful in their training to become missionaries or pastors. Meet Randy.
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A generous heart update
The generous heart campaign allows us to be thoughtful stewards as we open our building and ourselves to God’s purpose for our church. Check update.
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Under construction
Construction has begun on a 2800 square foot addition that will house two new classrooms, space for storage and a new entrance on the south end of the building. Click here to read more.
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New small group to focus on families
A thematic small group, focused on creating and sustaining healthy families, begins September 2010. Click on this post for details.
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August discussion
One theologian described the reformation as "that fire which all the world shall never be able to quench." This theme is explored in The Unquenchable Flame by Michael Reeves, the subject of our August book discussions. This brief, readable history of the reformation profiles key figures like Luther, Zwingli and ...
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The Hand of the Lord
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In Memory
Daniel C. Parker, 23, was welcomed home by his Savior on Sunday evening, May 16, 2010 following a bicycle accident on Friday. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8. The funeral service will also be at the church on Thursday at 10:30 a.m., followed by internment at the Sunset Cemetery in Jonesville and a meal for friends and family in the fellowship hall.
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A church in Carlos Paz
Countryside is helping plant a church in Carlos Paz, Argentina. See video of a recent service at the Centro Esperanza.
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It was Soup-er
250 people showed up for our annual homemade "Souper-Bowl" competition. Click this post to see who won and watch a short video of the event.
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LaBreches helping other missionaries
The Labreche's, missionaries to Romania, visited Countryside in January and talked about their work supporting other missionaries in Europe. They have been part of the Countryside mission team since 1996. Click on post to see video interview.
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What is a good work
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Searching the Scripture
Adult search classes on Sunday mornings begin September 6. Please click to see times and descriptions.
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The Ordination Papers
In preparation for his ordination council, Wally Metts is posting a series of essays at http://ordinationpapers.wordpress.com
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Summer 09
Summer 09 includes a concert at Fast Park, a mission trip to Chicago, and picnics on the first Sunday night of each month.
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First Sundays in the summer
Our final summer picnic, a pig roast, was held August 2 at Greg Morgan's. A picnic on the first Sunday night of each month is a summer tradition at Countryside. Follow the link to see George Carpenter on the zip line. Photos by Ben Kauffman.
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