August 16, 2026

Please pray for Ken D. Kooima (3) who was transferred to the Prairie Cancer Center in  Sioux Falls this past Thursday.  We specifically pray that his medical team can get his pain under control and effectively treat the pneumonia so that he can regain some of his strength in hopes of being able to start his cancer treatments again soon. 

We extend our condolences to many in our congregation as they say “goodbye for now” to their loved ones.  May they feel the prayers of God’s people surrounding them. 

· Derrick & Alisha Koedam, Chelsea and Ashlee (2) in the loss of their parents and grandparents, Darrell & Lynette Koedam

· Wynn & Neal Feenstra (3) in the loss of Wynn’s sister-in-law, Nelva Pollema. 

· Don & Jan Vanden Bosch (10) and Brad & Anna Vanden Bosch (2) and their families in the loss of their mother and grandmother, Henrietta Vanden Bosch.

· Lawrence & Dee Van Grootheest (10), and Bob Van Grootheest (9) in the loss of their brother and uncle, Tony Van Grootheest, of Luverne, MN. 

We are grateful that Matt Punt, brother of Andrea Cramer (8), is making huge improvements in his recovery.  His foot his healing and he has been allowed to start standing and bearing weight– the first time he has stood in 3 months!  He is also in the process of being moved to a rehab facility back in Alaska.  We praise God for being with Matt and his family every step of this journey and ask that he will continue to provide patience and perseverance. 

Scott Tiedeman (8) underwent ankle surgery this past week to remove a bone fragment that was causing him pain.  We are thankful that surgery went well and that he is home again.  We ask God to provide him with patience and complete healing.