MIDWEEK IN-PERSON TONIGHT! - 4:30-5:30pm We are excited to have choir and The Lost Boy musical practice with youth group INSIDE the church building this week! (There will still be a Zoom option for those who would like to join from home.)

TONIGHT! - February 17 from 5:30-5:50pm Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru Blessing Join us at Mayflower Church for a blessing and imposition of ashes as we prayerfully enter into the season of Lent. Please drive-thru entering from Robinson Road - where you will be directed up to the front church steps to receive a blessing from Rev. Dr. Jonathan White and Rev. Ruth Bell Olsson - then drive to exit through the upper lot off Maryland.

ROLLERSKATING PARTY this Sunday! More details below under Mayflower Events...

MAYFLOWER : COVID UPDATE The church will begin phased reopening when the COVID infection rate in Kent County reaches a seven day average of 10 infections per 100,000 people. Given the current infection rate, we are in a phased reopening.   The Youth Groups may begin using the narthex and chapel beginning this Wednesday. Small Bible Studies may meet in the chapel beginning Friday. Please enter by the chapel door. Please wear masks and practice social distancing. Please wipe down the tables and chairs before leaving. Please bring your own refreshments. The last ten rows of the sanctuary will be open for silent prayer and meditation throughout Lent each Tuesday from noon until 1 pm and Friday from 10 to 11 am. Capacity is limited to 25 worshippers. Please sign in and sanitize hands when entering. Masks are required and will be provided. Please limit seating to two people or families per pew. Please sit in the assigned pew (the back two pews are marked for seating. Please use hand sanitizer when entering. Please refrain from socializing or talking when entering the church. The worship experience is designed for silent prayer and meditation. There will be a live outdoor service on Easter at 9 am. On the first Sunday after Easter, we hope to allow 25 people to seat in the back pews to watch the livestream service in person. Protocols will be coming soon.

You can monitor the infection rate here: CLICK TO FIND THE LATEST NUMBERS NOTE: On the left side of the screen: Set the Geolocation for the US. Set the Level at County, then scroll down to Michigan. Roll your cursor over the Michigan map to Kent County and the infection rate will appear.

Zoom at Noon Study begins NEXT WED. February 24

ALL-CHURCH STUDY Join us as we IMMERSE ourselves in the Bible DAILY VIDEO & AUDIO recording options available Tyndale.com/sites/immersebible/messiah-resources FAMILY, YOUTH & CHILDREN’S GUIDES are an excellent way for your whole family to participate. Available for pick-up at the Mayflower Office. COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE designed for groups—more like a book club, less like a Bible study. WEEKLY ZOOM DISCUSSIONS engage openly in group Zooms. The main Zoom group will be hosted on WEDNESDAYS at NOON. Sign-up to get on the list: MayflowerChurch.org/news/immerse. Other group Zooms will be hosted by Mayflower members, groups, and leaders. Stay tuned for more opportunities to participate. SIGN UP for email links & RESERVE a book TODAY! LENT begins Wednesday, February 17. Easter will be celebrated on April 4. Books are available now at church - call the office with any questions.

Enjoy the Mayflower Music YouTube Playlist ‌

Begin your week with a peaceful blessing Monday Mornings at 7:00am Enjoy a new music video each week, along with a devotional which expands and deepens the meaning of the music and poetry.  View and share the virtual presentation at MayflowerChurch.org/ArtSong

MAYFLOWER: A BEACON OF HOPE How are you finding gratitude this season? "Even though I can't come to church in person, this is what I am doing instead to feel God in my life..." (Share your thoughts to lift and give hope to others while we are all looking for ways to cope and engage in this trying time.)

Inspire Us! Click to email your response portal@mayflowerchurch.org

"Celebrating the beauty of the day and the promise of tomorrow. We...are not in charge thankfully." ~ Dale DeHaan, Church Member

MIDWEEK FUN! February & March Miss Abby will be working with the children in all of the choirs on the musical The Lost Boy. at our winter season Midweek on Wednesdays either in person or online, depending on the weather.  The springtime musical at Mayflower brings an excitement that is a highlight of every year and 2021 will not be different! Stay tuned to get your front row seat at this year's production.

Sunday, February 21 - 5:45-7:45pm - Mayflower’s Families & Youth Groups ROLLER SKATING PARTY! Come and join your Mayflower friends at Tarry Hall Skating Rink for some winter roller skating fun! Admission is $5 per person and skate rental is included with the admission fee. Concessions will be available. Can’t wait to see you there! Any questions, contact Rachael Cooley or Allison Houlihan

Family Promise is in need of Children's Bath Kits. Please consider bringing the following items to the skating rink: Baby Wash Baby Shampoo Baby Lotion Children's Shampoo Children's Body Wash Rubber Duckies/bath toys Loofah or washcloth Some sort of water pouring cup/small bath bucket

PEEPS PRIZE!! Feb. 17 - Mar. 28 PEEPS PRIZE is going Virtual!  a Mayflower favorite – from home –  during this Lenten season. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Bible story ideas will be shared on the Mayflower Family Ministries Facebook and Instagram pages as well as at MayflowerChurch.org/Events  Every family is encouraged to make their own creative Bible Story box diorama with Peeps and more, fun, colorful Eastertime decorations

Photos of each family’s Peeps scene can be sent to Rachael@MayflowerChurch.org will be displayed online March 28th, Palm Sunday ‌ ‌

Mayflower Needlepoint Guild If you love to needlepoint, please join the NEW Mayflower Needlepoint Guild. The MNG is excited to stitch beautiful Angel ornaments to decorate our church in a new tradition this year.  The Angels are available in full kits online from artist, Joan Thomasson, at www.stitchinstuff.com We’ll have occasional Stitch & Zoom dates, as well as in-person stitching times when possible.  Invite/Share with friends & neighbors! For more information or to share your choice of Angel design to avoid duplicates, please email Andrea Koster at Andrea@MayflowerChurch.org.

THIS SUNDAY! February 21 Youth and Family Skating Party at Tarry Hall - Grandville 5:45-7:45pm

Check Facebook for Updates - You must wear a mask to attend all group events - If you, or a family member, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19,  or you exhibit any of the symptoms associated, or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please refrain from attending any Mayflower event until you have been through the proper time of quarantine.

Confirmation UPDATE We are aiming for Confirmation classes for 8th graders to begin after Spring Break with the hope to celebrate on Pentecost, May 24th. Please contact Allison Houlihan to sign-up or for more information: Allison@MayflowerChurch.org.

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“Filling the Pantry”  for Safe Haven Ministries Safe Haven operates an emergency safe shelter which is available for individuals and families fleeing domestic abuse. During their stay residents receive ongoing case management and support.  The shelter operates a pantry for residents and Mayflower is committed being a community Pantry Partner by filling it with the MOST NEEDED items by the first 2 weeks of March.  GENERAL ITEMS 33 Gallon (Extra Large) Trash Bags 13 Gallon (Tall) Scented Trash Bags Laundry Pods Paper Towel Toilet Paper Clorox/Cleaning Wipes Ziploc Bags (Quart and Gallon) PERSONAL HEALTH ITEMS Size 5 Diapers Size 6 Diapers Baby Wipes Deodorant Menstrual Products - Pads, Liners Bubble Bath - Kids and Adult Over-The-Counter Medications Benadryl/Allergy Medicine Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen Melatonin Gummies Tums/Pepto

DONATE Financially to Safe Haven Ministries GROCERY ITEMS Coffee Coffee Creamer (liquid or powder) Cooking Oil- vegetable, canola Rice Crackers Popcorn Cereal Chips and Snacks (Individual snack bags preferred) Granola Bars Poptarts Kool aid/Drink Mixes Apple Juice Ramen Noodles Pasta/Rice Side dishes Sugar Cake/Brownie Mix Mayo/Miracle Whip Salad Dressings BBQ Sauce Hot Sauce Honey Syrup Seasonings/Spices Alfredo Sauce Canned Soup Canned Chicken Canned Fruit/fruit cups Canned Beans - all types Canned Ravioli/Spaghettios Baby Formula Baby Food Pouches Baby Bottles DROP-OFF YOUR DONATION in the bins under the portico weekdays from 9am-2pm BY FRIDAY MARCH 12!

MAYFLOWER: A BEACON OF HOPE Would you like to provide a meal for a member of our congregation? Mayflower is also looking for someone to coordinate a meal sign-up/schedule for those interested in providing meals. Money donations are also encouraged to provide safely prepared meals through our catering team.

Inspire Us! Click to email your response portal@mayflowerchurch.org

Sunday School Home Editions As we enter into the season of Lent, the Home Edition packets will include games, crafts, and children’s bulletins that will walk them through Jesus’ journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Home Edition is our bi-monthly Sunday School newsletter mailed to 4yr old -  3rd grade students. If you are interested in receiving our Sunday School Home Edition  please contact Susan Orban at Susan@mayflowerchurch.org or Andrea Koster at Andrea@mayflowerchurch.org

In case you missed it! Here are some great lessons to engage our little friends.

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The Mayflower Church Council and Executive Committee continues to weigh risk and seek viable means to safely allow small groups to use the building during the pandemic.

More! Check Facebook for current status as all events are tentative. Connect with us for more updates MayflowerChurch.org ‌ ‌ ‌

DUE TO COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN THE CHURCH BUILDING IS LOCKED. Please call for appointment to meet with staff.

Check Facebook for Updates - You must wear a mask to attend all group events - If you, or a family member, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19,  or you exhibit any of the symptoms associated, or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please refrain from attending any Mayflower event until you have been through the proper time of quarantine.