Judy Ebbens (FG #3) who had a hysterectomy this past Thursday. Pray for healing for Judy as well for patience for her and for Dave and Josh during the recovery time.

Todd, Erica, Audrey, and Lewis Boerman (FG #6) on the passing away of Erica’ father, Wendell Bither, in Connecticut on Friday, July 16. Pray that the Lord will bless the family with His comfort and peace.

Dear Fairway Family, We would just like to thank you for the tremendous support you have shown us during this last month through cards and prayers. It has been and will continue to be a difficult road but with your continued support and prayers we will slowly heal. We are so thankful to be a part of this community of believers!
In Him, Brian and Lindsey Helmholdt

VOYAGERS: This Wednesday we’ll be riding the “Vis loop”. Meet at Vis’ house at 6:30. Call Curt or Cal if you have any questions.

TRY TO THINK ABOUT THE FALL: DO YOU HAVE THURSDAY MORNINGS FREE??? Would you like to serve the moms at this church (as well as a few from the community)? We are in GREAT need for volunteers to teach Story Hour while the women attend Coffee Break on Thursday mornings from 9:45-11:00. Without teachers, mothers might not be able to take the much needed spiritual break that Coffee Break affords. Teaching will bless you as much as you are a blessing to the little ones and their mothers. To be put on the list, email Erica Boerman by this Saturday, July 31. If teaching does not appeal to you, perhaps you could consider being a sub. We are always in need of some subs to help when a teacher is sick. Thank you VERY much!

Y.A.H. (Young at Heart) VENTS:

• Sunday, August 1: Rev. Kroeze will continue our Bible Study on the Gospel of John. Finger foods are on the menu.
• Wednesday, August 4, is Ladies’ Day at the Conference Grounds. There will be a coffee time at 9:30 AM with the program to follow. Last year’s speaker will present part 2 of her deeply personal and enlightening testimony. All ladies of Fairway are invited to join us. We will carpool from church, leaving promptly at 8:15 AM. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the narthex. Please also indicate if you would be willing to drive. Lunch at the grounds is $6. Questions: Call Norma DeJong.
• Friday, August 6: Breakfast at the Rainbow in Hudsonville at 8:30 AM.
• Wednesday, August 18: Our group will tour Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids and enjoy lunch there. Details later.

LOVE INC – CLOTHE A KID FOR BACK TO SCHOOL. This year we are looking to clothe 7 kids for back to school! In addition we are clothing 4 Kids Hope USA kids for a total of 11 kids! Information packs are ready for each child. All that you, your family, or small group has to do is obtain an information pack with sizes and items needed, then go shopping! Lastly, drop off the items at church by August 8. More information is in your mailbox. Please contact Mark or LaDawn Venema after church to obtain information about a child to clothe or with any questions.

LOVE INC – SCHOOL SUPPLIES MINISTRY: Fairway will be collecting school supplies for the kids that we are clothing. Suggested items include: backpacks, markers, colored pencils, glue and glue sticks, pens & pencil boxes, crayons, erasers, rulers, pencils, folders, scissors, 3-ring binders and spiral notebooks (wide ruled). Please contact Mark Venema for more information.

FELLOWSHIP GROUP # 6: Come to a summer picnic in the B.O.B. on August 8 after the morning service. RSVP to Sue DeJonge.

FELLOWSHIP GROUP #4: Summer Picnic at Hopkins on August 8, Sunday evening after church. Please call Ruth Brummel to RSVP.

THE CONGREGATIONAL LIFE TEAM is doing a Diaper Bag Project for Noah Douglas Hop, infant son of Ryan and Dawn Hop. Please place your gifts for him in the box in the hallway by August 15. Call Kathy Bouwkamp if you have any questions.

COME CELEBRATE PASTOR DAVE'S RETURN from sabbatical with a picnic at Hughes Park on Wednesday, August 25, at 6 PM. All food is provided. Look for more details and sign up sheet in the next couple weeks. Questions-call Donelle Vander Vliet.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 2010-2011 UPDATE: Plans for the upcoming 2010-2011 Sunday School year are well underway. How exciting to be a part of a program that is "busting at the seams" because of all the children. A time to thank God! Thank you to all the teachers who have already volunteered. We have a total of 69 children registered for Sunday School for the 2010-2011 year, 21 of those children are in first grade! We are in need of volunteers (13 and older - including parents/grandparents and friends) to help assist in the first grade classrooms. There will be no prep work for you to do - just show up and assist the teacher. The time commitment is flexible. If you are only able to help out once a month, twice a year or just a certain few weeks - we would love it and take you! Please pray for God's guidance as we teach our children. Call Julie Lenters or Ellen Corner.

DO YOU HAVE REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE SKILLS? Westown Jubilee Housing is looking for volunteers to be on call for scheduled maintenance of their low-cost rental units. You would not be expected to respond to every request – only those you choose. For more information and an application form, please contact Bob Beute. This is a great opportunity to serve Christ by helping the poor and homeless.

But now a righteousness from God, apart from law,
has been made known,
to which the Law and the Prophets testify.
This righteousness from God comes through faith
in Jesus Christ to all who believe.
There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short
of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace
through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
-Romans 3:21-24