Friday Night Sectionals

KNOWING GOD PERSONALLY
Rev. Bill Boekestein
In order to love God well, we need to know Him well. Although we won’t know Him completely on this side of heaven, we can continue to grow in our comprehension of Him and His majesty. Explore how you can grow in your knowledge of the living God. By doing so, God will be glorified, you will flourish, and those around you will be blessed.

SPIRITUAL MENTORING FOR WOMEN: FULFILLING THE TITUS 2 MANDATE
Cathy Atsma
In Titus 2, God clearly calls women to mentor each other. How can we live that out practically in the church? Discover whether you are an “older woman” or a “younger woman” in the church. What specific steps might God be calling you to as you fulfill Titus 2 in real life? (Women only, please.)

SPIRITUAL MENTORING FOR MEN
Jim Dykstra
Young men of the church can struggle to know how God calls them to live because the voices of our culture are so loud. What difference could it make in a young man’s life if a wise, godly man is intentional in building a relationship with him. This sectional is for those who want to have a mentor and for those who want to learn how mentor others. (Men only, please)

WALKING IN LOVING FELLOWSHIP IN THE CHURCH
Rev. Mike Schout
As Reformed believers, we love the truth of the gospel – it’s the reason we have joy! We know the gospel speaks to everything. However, it can be a struggle to live it out in real life. We will discuss how to apply the truth of the gospel to relationships and life in the church.

HOW TO C.A.R.E. WELL FOR HURTING PEOPLE
Scott O’Malley
We all know people who are hurting. It can be difficult to discern how we are called to love our neighbor who is hurting. Scott will share four general principles to help us care for those around us.

WHAT IS BIBLICAL COUNSELING?
Dr. Jared Poulton
You may wonder what a biblical counselor does, and how meeting with them might differ from meeting with a Christian counselor or a psychiatrist. In this breakout, Dr. Poulton explains how the Word of God can be used by God’s people to help each other – in the counseling room, over a cup of coffee, or even in the church narthex.

YOUTH ONLY: HOW GOD’S LOVE CHANGED ME
Alex Dykstra will share how God’s relentless love changed him during a turbulent time in his life. This sectional is for high school students only.

Saturday Morning Sectionals

LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: A Panel Discussion
God’s people with special needs are important members of the body of Christ. Learn how the entire body of Christ can serve these brothers and sisters and their families in life of the church. This sectional will be a conversation between several people with many different callings, but all of whom love and serve those with special needs.

DISAGREEMENT WITHOUT DIVISION
Rev. Garry Eriks
Cancel culture claims that when we disagree with someone, we may cut them out of our lives. In contrast, Jesus calls us to be known by our love. Hebrews 12:14 calls us to pursue peace with all people. How does our calling to live out love apply when we disagree with someone? Can we still love someone when we don’t see eye to eye?

LOVING FORGIVENESS
Dr. Mark Kelderman
It can be difficult to love our brothers and sisters in Christ when we are sinned against. Knowing we are forgiven should change how we forgive. How does love for God and love for the neighbor compel us to forgive? What if the brother doesn’t ask for forgiveness? We want to understand the weight of our calling to forgive so we can fully live out our calling to love.

LOVING AN UNBELIEVING NEIGHBOR
Mark Warner
We are called to love even our unbelieving neighbors. There are people around us who needs God’s love and care. The Holy Spirit is powerful, and sometimes He uses earthly means. Be encouraged that your faithful love for a neighbor could be used by God as an instrument of change.

PRAYER AS FELLOWSHIP (WITH GOD AND OTHERS)
Rev. Ken Anema
In this workshop, experience prayer as an engaging conversation with God, more fulfilling than any social media. Join this workshop to improve your relationship with Him. Gain practical skills to make prayer feel like a delight rather than a duty. Leave eager for meaningful, compelling conversations that transform your interactions with God and revive your love for others. Don’t miss this opportunity!

YOUTH ONLY: LOVING GOD IN THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS
Alex and Olivia Dykstra will present practical ways to grow in relationship to the Lord. Be encouraged to a vibrant and active love of God! This sectional is for high school students only.