Update on ministry weekend with Evangelist Rick Pasquale....

He will be with us on Sunday, May 5th in our 10a.m. and 6p.m. services. He will not be with us on Saturday, May 4th. Hope to see you at both of these powerful services on Sunday, May 5th. www.hollandfirst.com

Our Life Stories

April 18, 2013 By Michael Youssef, Ph.D. When we know and understand people better, we are more empowered to relate to them. Knowing more about individuals allows us to speak directly into their lives where they need it most, when they need it most. Whether you are in a marital relationship or not, taking time to get to know someone will help you bring out the best in that person. In 1 Peter 3:7, husbands are given the charge to honor their wives. This is a powerful life principle that we should apply to all relationships. People respond to different acts of love in different ways. However, everyone responds in a positive manner when someone takes an interest in his/her life. We all enjoy sharing our life stories. And when you take an interest in someone that goes beyond the courteous “How are you doing?” question, people come alive and open up their lives. During Jesus’ time on earth He had a large following, but He did not act like a superstar. He spent time with people and ate in their homes. When Zacchaeus was struggling to get a glimpse of Jesus from atop a sycamore tree, Jesus looked up at him and took more than a passing interest in his life. He suggested they eat dinner together. After one meal with Jesus, Zacchaeus, the once-hated tax collector, experienced a changed life. He returned the money to those he had taxed unfairly. In fact, he was so moved by the Savior’s love that he returned much more than was taken. Prayer: Lord, please give me a genuine interest in people. I pray for You to flow through me into their lives. I pray in the name of Jesus. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

Weekend of April 13-14 Holland First activities and ministries

Hello Holland First Family, Here are some reminders as we head into the weekend! *Saturday, April 13th Men’s Breakfast at the church at 9a.m. No cost, just donations. Invite someone to join you for food and fellowship. *Radiant youth event at Craig’s Cruisers in Grand Rapids. Cost $13 includes pizza buffet and 2 activities (laser tag, go-carts, putt-putt golf, etc.) Bring extra money for arcades. Students will leave the church at 5pm and return at 9pm *On Sunday Pastor Mike Houser will continue in his new series, “A New View of You.” It is also a Life Group Sunday!

Wonderful devotional from the late David Wilkerson

David Wilkerson Today A Ministry of World Challenge THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST by David Wilkerson [May 19, 1931 - April 27, 2011] Those who submit to Christ's lordship have an increase of strength and knowledge of Him. They literally gain a new mental and physical strength. They do not faint along the way because Jesus pours His own strength into them as they go. "For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness" (Colossians 1:9-11). God will keep those who submit to His lordship blameless to the day of Christ's coming. If we submit to Jesus—doing as He commands, not leaning on our own understanding—we will never lack anything. He will supply everything we need to please Him. The Lord Himself will hold and keep us blameless to the very end! "That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord" (1Corinthians 1:5-9). We are to entrust our lives into Jesus' care. It then becomes His responsibility to hold and keep us: "The Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil" (2 Thessalonians 3:3). He says, "If you keep Me enthroned on your heart, I'll keep you blameless until My coming. I'll keep you from falling!" "Commit the keeping of [your] souls to him in well-doing, as unto a faithful Creator" (1 Peter 4:19).

New series starting April 7th at 10a.m.