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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Taking care of business
The July membership meeting is being moved to Wednesday, August 4 at 6:30. This important meeting has two major agenda items. Building improvements: We should have estimates and other information regarding several facilities projects. These include storage and classroom space with an additional entrance at the south end of the ...
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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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Alternate routes
There may only be one way to heaven, but there are several ways to Countryside. Learn how to get there while Litchfield Rd. is closed west of the church.
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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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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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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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Blog on faith and culture
One of our elders, Wally Metts, writes a blog about faith and culture. Click to learn how you can read or subscribe to his blog.
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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.
Sermon
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.
Announcement
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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To be a Friend of God
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Inner City Impact
Short slide presentation of our mission trip to Inner City Impact in Chicago, June 14-20. Most photos by Ben Kauffman. Music by Matthew Parker.
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Career path
On July 22 Al Kauffman and Wally Metts finished teaching the job search seminar as part of the 4J series of summer classes in Jonesville. Click to see the presentation from this workshop.
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Summer picnics
There is a church wide picnic on the first Sunday of each month in the summer. This year the July picnic was at the home of Pam and Dwayne Parker and the August picnic is at the home of Greg Morgan. The theme for August 2 is Southern barbeque and ...
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Concert in the Park
Jim Evans serves watermelon at our annual concert at Fast Park in Jonesville on June 27. Other food included hot dogs and home made ice cream-- 30 gallons of it. Over 200 people enjoyed quartet, harmonica, piano and choir music. The events launches our 4J program each summer.
Announcement
Service times changing for the summer
We are moving to one worship service on May 17. Sunday School will begin at 9:00 and the worship service at 10:00.
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Sunday evening adjustments
There are some new events and adjustments coming up on Sunday evening over the next few weeks. Click on this announcement to see the schedule.
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Please help with Riverfest
Once again, we will be having a table at Jonesville's Riverfest. We are asking people to sign-up for a time slot to manage the table between 10:00am and 3:00pm. We will have a survey for people to fill out, a free gift to give away and information about Countryside.