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Dan's Tree Service: Professional trimming, removal, lot clearing, tree bracing/cabling, custom sawmilling, high ranger chipper, stump grinder, free estimates Senior discount Fully insured Veteran Owned www danstreeinc com (269)664–5455 or Matt (269)569-1031
Standing Timber Wanted: Walnut, Oak, Maple Highest prices paid Payment in advance 269-998-1839
Rogers Plumbing, Heating & A/C Service, Inc Call the company that’s local & experienced Serving this area since 1966, licensed and insured 269-694-4673, 269-217-5454
Yard Cleanups, Power Washing, landscaping including decks and retaining walls and many more services available ennservices49080@yahoo com Call Eric @ 269-680-1550
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Sale: May 16-17-18 5459 W GH Ave , Kalamazoo (off Ravine) Old things and new half price Avon, Christmas, McD’s Ty toys (269)344-7575 Also Friday, May 24!
May 16, 17, 18: Sale at 690 Benhoy, Plainwell Furniture, household, some tools, 15 ft Meyer aluminum fishing boat
3-Family Garage Sale: Friday 5/17 & Saturday 5/18 From 9-5 6270 N 12th St, Kalamazoo (Cooper Twp) Household items, furniture, clothing and free items
5-Family Garage Sale: May 16-17-18 9am-5pm 806 Goodsell, Otsego Tools, large items, Lego’s, books, plus size men/women clothes, jack stands, stamping, dishcloths, wall ar t, electric scooter, stereo cables, speakers, CDs, men’s bike, toys, bedding, 42” LCD T V, board games, Ner f guns, crock pot, tons of misc
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Garage Sale Video games, movies, tools, 2-4T boy’s clothes, XL-X XL women’s clothes! May 17-19, 9am-5pm, 311 E Grant St Plainwell
Moving Sale: May 16, 8am-4pm at 313 Bond St , Allegan Household goods, clothing, dining table and chairs, kitchen table and chairs, large china cabinet 2 garages full of items! Ready to sell!
Yard Sale: May 16-18 9am-4pm 969 Gainder Rd , Plainwell Crafts and misc items
Garage Sale: Friday- May 17, 8am- 5pm, 1294 Timber Oaks Ct , Plainwell Early childhood teaching items, toys, household items, antiques, other items
Garage Sale May 16, 17, 18, 8am-5pm, Hunting clothes, spor ting goods, miscellaneous furniture, VH S movies, men’s X XL clothes 386 Riverview Dr, Plainwell
Community-Wide Garage Sale for Otsego, Plainwell and Mar tin will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday May 16-18
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Esther WYMAN PLAINWELL MI
Esther Louise Wyman, beloved daughter, sister, mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother & dear friend died peacefully at dawn on February 25th, 2024 Esther was born in Lawton, Michigan to Cecil & Louise Wyman (Emery) along with 4 brothers & 4 sisters Growing up one of nine kids working on a farm may have inspired her pursuit for the finer things in life After graduating from Bronson School of Nursing in 1957, Esther worked as a RN in Labor & Delivery and was instrumental in developing the NICU department as one of Bronson ’s f i r s
ear ned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Communication from Wester n Michigan University while working full time at BMH She then became a Clinical Research Associate at Jasper Clinic During Esther’s free time, she was an avid collector and had a very gifted eye for the eclectic Esther owned & operated The Little Red School House Antique store in Otsego, MI Her love for antiques is also shown through the meticulous display of her treasures in her 100-year-old Victorian Painted Lady home, which she took so much pride in its upkeep Esther was up before the sun most days, especially when there was an estate sale! She loved to travel and enjoyed hosting luncheons and tea parties with her many friends wearing her many collected hats Esther volunteered at the Ladies Library of Kalamazoo, Planned Parenthood, and tended to neighbors as needed Preceded in death by sisters Barbara & Harriet, her baby brother Roger Wyman, and her love; Victor Askew Esther is survived by daughters Leslie & Lisa Adkins (Jeff Ritke), Victor’s son Kevin Askew, Sisters: Margaret (Shoji Masuzawa), Kay (Cordell Jones), Brothers: Richard (Teri), Ray (Carol), Tim (Alice) Wyman, Grandchildren: Carlie, Abbey (Chris Hefty), Andy (Sarah) Van Horn, Piper (Eric Koloski) & Parker Ritke, Great Granddaughter Ellie Van Horn, many nieces & nephews who love their “Aunt Esther” and all kids she befriended along the way The family gives special thanks to the staff at Woodside at Friendship Village and Rose Arbor for their support and care
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Richmond Center for the Visual Arts, Western Michigan University on Saturday, June 1st from 2-5 PM Parking at Miller Auditorium ramp
Warren D MEYERS
AGE 85 - OTSEGO MI
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Warren passed away, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home in Otsego He was born May 28, 1938, in Plainwell, the son of Earl and Wilma (Roberts) Meyers Warren proudly served his country in the U S Navy Warren worked in commercial construction, building all over the state and country He loved being outdoors, fishing, walking sports especially watching and playing baseball and football and taking care of his property and fruit trees More than anything he loved his family, especially watching his grandchildren play sports and grow up Surviving are his children, Tereasa (Adam) Meyers-Luurtsema and Kyle (Holly) Meyers; grandchildren, Joshua, Victoria, Erica, Gabriel, Gavin and Kylie and 7 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters and 4 brothers According to his wishes cremation has taken place Contributions in memory of Warren may be made to Corewell Health Hospice
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James Robert HIGGS AGE 79 - PLAINWELL, MI
The golden voice of legendary radio broadcaster, local historian and community leader Jim Higgs has gone quiet with his passing on Sunday, May 5, 2024 After several days with family by his side, Jim peacefully left this world to join the Lord in Heaven where we know he was greeted by his parents, grandparents, family and friends who had passed before James Robert Higgs was born at the Crispe Hospital in Plainwell on October 9, 1944, the only child of Robert Charles and Ruth Mary (Walker) Higgs He was in the first class at the current Gilkey Elementary School and in high school was involved in the Latin Club, Student Council, band, and junior and senior plays, graduating in 1962 A childhood love of radio led to a long-standing career spanning seven decades In August 1962, Jim entered a 12-by-60 trailer (marked with the letters WDMC-AM980) near the Kalamazoo River west of Otsego, for a job interview His brief audition must have impressed the owners because the next day, Jim was on the air That stint was brief and the following summer he accepted an announcer position with WHTC-AM/FM in Holland In April 1967, Jim made the move to WKMI in Kalamazoo serving multiple roles including News Director Program Director Music Director and on-air personality for the morning drive shift While there, he helped an up-and-coming band make music history In the fall of 1974, executives at Elektra-Asylum records were promoting the third album from the Eagles – On the Border – and were pushing a song that just didn’t resonate with Jim But the flip side did, and so he began playing it, sending it up the local charts With his urging, the executives finally released it as a single and by March 1975, the Eagles landed their first #1 single: “Best of My Love ” Later that year, representatives from ElektraAsylum presented Jim with an autographed copy of the album cover which still hangs proudly in his office (although the signatures have faded over time) Years later, in September 2014, Jim had the opportunity to not only see the Eagles in concert in Grand Rapids, but he was invited back stage to meet the band where they thanked him for his role in advancing their career Following 13 years at WKMI, Jim moved to WNWN – Stereo Country 98, as a DJ and later as Program Director In 1983, he joined forces with several other local radio industry leaders to buy WAOP AM/FM in Otsego (formerly WDMC, the station where he had started 20 years earlier) The station soon became WQXC (Quixie) and the group purchased other stations, including WBNZ in Benzonia and WSTR in Sturgis For 10 years, Jim s voice carried over the airwaves every morning to listeners throughout the Kalamazoo Valley from the lush and lovely, plush and palatial, magical, mystical, musical studio on M-89 While there, he jumped back into the morning drive seat, while also serving as Program Director It was there that Jim and “The Other Guy” (Mark Wilson) created the infamous cast of characters of the fictious Schnable Creek Hyllton The two, along with newsman Chuck Marsh, were also notorious for coming up with outlandish stories about blind fricks and prehistoric alligators coming out of the frozen banks of the Kalamazoo River to roam the streets of Plainwell as part of their annual April 1 broadcasts By 1993, the corporation which owned Quixie dissolved, and Jim took ownership of the AM station WAKV AM980, moving it to a studio in the basement of his family home in Plainwell For 28 years he broadcast live six days a week from that studio bringing in familiar voices like his dear friend, Tom Somers, as well as WKZO broadcasters Ron Tonander, Ralph Grant and Lee Dersham Jim officially retired from the radio business in February 2021 after 59 years on air (but continued to do voice work Jethro Radio) On November 29, 1963, Jim married Sue Knight of Otsego and the two went on to have two children, Bob (Lynn) Higgs and Dianna Stampfler Although they divorced in 1993, Jim and Sue remained friends and for more than 30 years the growing family still celebrated Christmas, birthdays and other major milestones together On July 3, 1993, Jim married Suzanne Petzold of Millington in front of the fireplace in his family home where his own parents had wed in 1943 Jim was stepdad to Suzanne’s children, Allan and Katelyn (whom he co-parented from age three) Family was the most important thing to Jim and he was the proud grandfather of five – Mike (Kristina) Higgs, Mollie Stampfler, Matt (Emma) Higgs, Marie (Ethan) Rohr and Caleb (Sierra) Stampfler and great grandfather to Mayla, Harper, Easton, Frankie and Emerson He was so pleased to have two great grandsons to ensure the family name will be carried on for generations to come Over the years, Jim has been active in countless local organizations including the Miss Plainwell Pageant and Pipp Foundation Endowment Fund He served on Plainwell City Council (including six years as Mayor), and was active with the Airport Board, Library Board and Planning Commission (having been re-appointed to this latest board earlier this year) Jim was an avid genealogist and historian, spending many hours in recent years going through old photographs and documents alongside his granddaughter, Mollie, who promises to keep the family stories alive He was a co-administrator and top contributor of the “You know you're from Plainwell Mi, if you remember ” Facebook group and also actively posted in the Vanished Kalamazoo and Vanished Otsego groups He found great joy in sharing his love of his hometown with others, especially his family, and earlier this year had helped his daughter research and edit her forthcoming book about notable figures in Kalamazoo area history
The family wishes to thank ever yone who has reached out or posted about Jim on social media in the past week or so since he fell ill These messages were shared with him and he left us knowing how much he was loved by all A celebration of life is being planned, details will be announced soon.
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John TETZLAFF
AGE 85 - PLAINWELL MI
John Tetzlaff, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on May 1, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by his loving family He was born on October 17, 1938, to Robert Tetzlaff and H Jean VanderMate Tetzlaff in Kalamazoo, MI John was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Nancy Drobny, and brother-in-law Frank Drobny John's memory will forever be cherished by his devoted wife, Charlotte, his loving daughter, Amy, his sister, Barbara Tetzlaff, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends John dedicated much of his life to his work, serving as a Quality Control Inspector at General Motors until his retirement His commitment and reliability were evident in every task he undertook Even after retiring, John continued to serve, finding purpose and fulfillment in his role at the Sisters of St Joseph at Nazareth in Kalamazoo MI A deeply spiritual man, John's faith was a guiding light throughout his life He was a pillar of strength and support within his community, actively involved as a member at St Margaret Church for over 50 years, where he helped serve at Mass, participated in the Knights of Columbus, and visited shut-ins to brighten their days His compassion and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him In his leisure time, John found joy in exploring new places, particularly the serene landscapes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula He delighted in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was trying his luck at the casino, solving crossword puzzles, or indulging in lotto scratch-off tickets His curiosity knew no bounds, as evidenced by his avid reading of newspapers from far and wide John's vast knowledge made him an invaluable teammate in trivia games, where his sharp wit and quick thinking always prevailed John had a deep appreciation for the arts, enjoying the theater and a diverse range of music, from symphonic to country melodies His love for life's rich tapestry of experiences was infectious, inspiring those around him to embrace every moment with enthusiasm and gratitude In honoring John's memory, let us remember his unwavering spirit, his unwavering dedication to family, and his unwavering faith He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him Memorial donations made in John’s name may be directed to St Margaret Church in Otsego, MI, St Vincent de Paul in Otsego, MI, or the Kalamazoo Humane Society
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David A MARSH AGE 67 - PLAINWELL MI
David passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo He was born February 23, 1957, in Plainwell the son of Charles and Barbara (Eshlaman) Marsh David graduated from Plainwell High School in 1975 and was a lifelong resident of the area He worked in maintenance at the Comfort Inn and JBS until his retirement In his free time David enjoyed thrift shopping at Goodwill and the Salvation Army, taking care of family graves, working in his yard, visits to pizza buffets and the Old Country Buffet, telling dad jokes and playing the lotto Surviving are his children, Tammy Sue Marsh, Brandi (Cory) London, Byron Marsh, Sarah (Josh) VanDyk and Kari (Bret) VanZanten and 12 grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Byron Charles Marsh According to his wishes cremation has taken place Private family burial of ashes will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell at a later time Contributions in memory of David may be made to the Borgess Cancer Center
Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages
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Susan Arlene (Prolo) NEWTON AGE 72 - PLAINWELL MI
Susan Arlene (Prolo) Newton, born on September 5, 1951, in Plainwell, MI, to Howard “Bill” Prolo Jr and Velma Harmon, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI Susan shared 57 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, David Newton, whom she married on September 17, 1967, at the Prairieville Township Hall She is survived by her devoted husband David; loving children: Melissa “Missy” Newton, Susan “Suzie” Minnich, and Emily; cherished grandchildren: Jeremy, Ashlie (Ace) Francisco, Duston “Dusty” Newton, Saydie, Timothy, Lucy, Anthony, Aiden (Mia), Gemma, and Lilly; and adored great-grandchildren: Sevin, Matthew, Skyler, Auden Aria, Elijah, Serenity, Haley, Macey, Lyric Susan is also survived by her siblings: Virginia (Gary) Royston, Howard Prolo, Merry Kinsey, Joseph Prolo, Waneta (Craig) Lewis, and Linda (Randy) Taft; as well as a special crew of Jessi, Josh, Carmen, Nathaniel, Allison, Issaick, Peyton, and Spencer She was preceded in death by her parents, and her grandson-inlaw, Matthew Moore Susan found joy in traveling, bowling, spending time on the water, and camping She dedicated over 25 years of her life to the United States Postal Service, leaving a legacy of hard work and dedication A Celebration of Sue’s Life will be held at Friendship Wesleyan Church, 1285 102nd Ave, Plainwell, MI on July 7, 2024 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm
The family is being cared for by Avink, McCowen, Secord Funeral Home 120 S Woodhams, Plainwell, MI, 269-685-5881
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Kenneth R. REED AGE 73 - OTSEGO, MI
Kenneth Robert Reed, 73, of Otsego, Michigan, passed away peacefully May 1, 2024, at home Ken had been diagnosed with lung cancer 18 months prior which had metastasized to his brain Ken was born April 3, 1951, in Sturgis, Michigan He was a graduate of Mattawan High School He had been plant manager at Midwest Molded Plastics in Kalamazoo for 10 years In 1978, Ken met his life partner, James Lauck Together they owned and operated the Lauck Pipe Organ Company of Otsego, Michigan Ken became a highly skilled pipe maker, making thousands of organ pipes for the company as well as being office manager and general manager At the end of 2018, Ken and Jim closed the company and retired Ken and Jim were married in 2018 on the 40th anniversary of them meeting each other Ken’s passions were his home, gentleman farming, raising various animals and tending to the acreage His love of family was paramount; always willing to help aging parents, siblings, nieces and nephews or neighbors Always laughing with a wide smile and a story to tell Ken was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Eatinger; father, Robert Reed; step-father, Lester Eatinger, two brothers, Charles Reed and Marvin Reed and sister, Catherine Schroeder He is survived by his husband, James Lauck, two sisters, Shirley Krontz and Miriam (Dan) Stevens Additionally, he is survived by many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews in both the Reed and Lauck families A Celebration of life memorial service was held Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, with a procession to Mountain Home Cemetery and final committal officiated by Chaplain Jeff Schmidt Contributions in memory of Ken may be made to Centrica Care Arrangements by Winkel Funeral Home - Otsego Messages of condolence may be posted at www WinkelFuneralHome com
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Mary Louise PION AGE 84 -
OTSEGO, MI
Mary Louise (Chapman) Pion, known affectionately as Mary, passed away at the age of 84 on May 3, 2024, in Otsego, Michigan She was born on September 12, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to August and Mary (Wright) Chapman Her life was a beautiful testament to the love, kindness, and wisdom she embodied Mary graduated from Otsego High School in 1958 There she formed many life long friendships She began her career at Gibson Guitar in the 1960s Her time there was marked by hard work and dedication until the factory closed Mary then channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into operating a beauty salon from her home, a venture she continued with passion until her retirement in 2001 Mary's personal life was filled with love and companionship She found her soulmate in Charles (Butch) Pion, whom she married on March 22, 1960 Their marriage was a partnership of mutual respect and affection until his passing Together, they raised a family, and Mary was a guiding force in the lives of her children Though she was predeceased by her son Jeffrey Downs and her son-in-law Anthony Downs, her legacy lives on through her surviving son, Randy Pion, and daughter-in-law, Sheryl Pion Mary's grandchildren, who brought her immense joy, will carry forward the lessons of kindness and love she instilled in them Mary is also survived by her brothers, several sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews, each of whom will miss her dearly She was always ready with sage advice for her family and friends Mary's interests and activities reflected her zest for life and her love for her community An avid bowler and golfer, she enjoyed the camaraderie and challenge of the games Mary s competitive spirit was always matched by her sportsmanship and good humor Above all, she cherished the time spent with family and friends, believing that these moments were the true treasures of life She faced the challenges of lung cancer and dementia with a hard fought battle As we say goodbye to Mary Louise Pion, her memory will be treasured, her presence sorely missed, and her impact forever felt by those who were fortunate enough to know her As per her wishes, Mary's life will be honored with a Celebration of Life being held on Saturday, May 18 from 1pm4pm at Masonic Temple in Otsego, Michigan She will be laid to rest in Otsego, Michigan where her story began and where it will gently rest Arrangements by Ofield Funeral Home - Grand Rapids Messages of condolence may be posted at www ofieldfuneralhome com
“MOTHER OF NATIONS”
God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her I will bless her so that she
Eventually God fulfilled His promise when Sarah gave bir th to Isaac (Genesis 17:15-27) The name Isaac means child of promise Being the only son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac became the second of three Hebrew patriarchs of the Jewish race
To this day, the Arab world looks to Ishmael as their ancestor while the Jews look to Isaac as theirs Thus, the conflict between the half-brothers and their mothers continues today
Sarah is mentioned in Isaiah 51:2 as the mother of the chosen race Her name stands beside Abraham in Faith’s Hall of Fame (Hebrews 11:11) So we might say the stor y of Sarah had a happy ending
TAKE-AWAYS:
• We are never too old to receive God’s blessings
• When we get tired of waiting, remember God has a plan
• Even when our faith waivers, we can get back on track with God
• Sometimes God inter venes when we least expect it
• Things turn out better when we let God be God
With that, I would like to wish ever y woman who has had a positive effect on a child a Happy Mother’s Day!
Prayer: May God bless all mothers, past and present, for the glor y of God In Jesus’ strong name Amen
COMMUNITY SHOPPERS GUIDE OTSEGO, MI 49078 May 11, 2024 Phone 694-9431 Community Page Community Page shoppersguide@sbcglobal.net or (269) 694-9431 info@communityshoppersguide net - or - call 269-694-9431 G a r y L e e R i c k l i • In Memorium • You are missed more than words can say. All my Love, Lisa 8/19/1959 - 5/11/2007
In the Bible we read a lot about Abraham “The father of many nations ” Let us consider Sarah’s stor y She was not your typical mother For one thing, she became a mother when she was 90 years old! For another, her downfall (not believing God) led to a miracle bir th that was so good to be true; all she and her husband could do was laugh (Genesis 17:17-19)! BACK STORY (Genesis 16, 17, 21) God had promised her a son, but Sarah was tired of waiting Four teen years is a long time to wait So Sarah took matters into her own hands Her solution was a common one in that time and culture She and Abraham used Sarah’s maid, Hagar, as a surrogate mother so they could have a son That did not turn out well! When Hagar conceived
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I n m e m o r y o f B o b M i l e s I t w i l l b e 3 y e a r s s i n c e yo u l e f t u s b u t , yo u a r e s t i l l m i s s e d l i k e i t w a s y e s t e rd a y . Yo u r f r i e n d , R o n B e n n e t t Celebration of life OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 18 1pm-5pm at Timber Ridge Ski Area 07500 231/2 Street, Gobles Light refreshments & snacks provided Gordon Rantz 1/12/34 10/30/23 Saturday, May 11 ALL POSTAL AREAS! Place your bag of food near to your mailbox and your mail carr ier will pick it up! Treat others like you want to be treated! sm a l l b u s i n e s s w h e n y o u SHOP LOCAL View The Shoppers Guide online! www communityshoppersguide net
Join us for an outdoor fun char ity POWER LI F TI NG EVENT to benefit DC Strong dur ing Plainwell Island City Fest!
SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST
Downtown Plainwell at the bandshell
Check-in, registration and weigh-ins from 9am-10am Rules meeting: 10:15am LIFTING BEGINS AT 10:30AM
Bench Only, Deadlift Only or Both (Push-Pull) • Awards for all ages, weight classes for men, women & teens Come out & show off your STRONG for a great cause! $20 entry fee Meet t-shir t available for pre-sale (ver y few will be available day of to help maximize our contr ibution to DC Strong) Questions, call or text Tera Kinnane 269-217-8384 or email terakinnane@yahoo com NEW THIS YEAR - ONLINE ENTRY! https://for ms gle/1BfArq5VhVrJr2ym6 ALL PROCEEDS TO DC STRONG NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Call For Actors! Allegan Community Players auditions for Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach May 29-31 For more info, visit allegancommunityplayers org/jatgp
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Adopt a Flower Bed in Otsego!
Attention: Individuals, Families, Businesses and Organizations!
TOP needs your help to plant 30 flower beds around the City of Otsego in late May, then weed them (once/mo ) We provide the flowers and take care of watering them If you are interested, please contact Mar ty Bennett- mbennett4blue@gmail com or Mike Bosch- mbosch@cityofotsego org
TOP stands for Together Otsego Prospers We are a 501(c)(3) Organization that works to bring joy, prosperity, and beauty to our community through volunteer-led events and development projects. Thank You!
At First Congregational Church, I am sharing a series of messages in May titled, “objections to Christianity ” Before I became a Christian I had to work through some of the common objections, or obstacles, that kept me from faith in Christ Here are some of the thoughts that tripped me up in the past: All Christians are a bunch of hypocrites the Bible is full of errors Jesus can’t be the only way to god the objection I focused on this past Sunday was, Christianity is bigoted and oppressive Here is the bottom line I shared with the congregation at FCC: Some professing Christians are bigoted and oppressive, but Christ and Christianity are liberating and life-giving Jesus Christ said his mission was to “set the oppressed free” (luke 4:18) He spent so much of his time valuing people who were devalued- children, women, widows, the sick and the poor Jesus challenged bigotry and oppression whenever he saw it Don’t take my word for itread the gospels: Matthew, Mark, luke and John
Well, how about Christianity? Any honest historian will tell you that Christians have been the most oppressed group throughout history precisely because they challenged the sins of bigotry and oppression For the first 300 years of Christianity, those who professed faith in Christ were imprisoned, mocked, beheaded, fed to lions and burned at the stake, to name a few forms of torture Honest historians, even atheistic or agnostic, will also tell you that for 2000 years Christianity has arguably done more good throughout the world than any other group Christians led the way in the abolition of slavery, feeding the hungry, racial reconciliation, addiction recovery programs, the equality of women, the protection of children, laws to dignify laborers, and building hospitals, schools, and orphanages in 3rd world places no one else would dare to go
Are there professing Christians who do hateful, despicable things? Yep But to paint all of Christianity with a broad brush stroke based upon what a few professing Christians are like, well that would be an example of bigotry
loving Jesus, otsego, and Plainwell with you, ~ Pastor Lenny Luchetti
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Garage Sale: May 16-17-18, 9am-4pm 482 105th Ave , Plainwell Home interior items, Tupperware, housewares
Garage Sale: May 16, 17, 18 8am-6pm 266 23rd St , Otsego Women’s clothing (sm-2XL), jewelry, housewares, books, puzzles, toys, sports, cards
Barn Sale! Antiques, furniture, decor, Fri -Sat , 9am-4pm, 10453 N 6th St Otsego Updates on Marketplace!
Garage Sale: Saturday Only, May 18 1695 6th St , Martin Music stuff and more
Multi-Family Sale: May 17-18 9am-5pm 318 21st St , Otsego 2005 B MW motorcycle, 1993 Kawasaki mule, queen adjustable bed, aluminum boat, hunting clothes Lots of misc furniture and other household items
3-Family Garage Sale: May 16-17 8:30am-5:00pm May 18 8:30am-1:00pm 701 Kay St , Otsego (corner of Dix and Kay) Something for all Eng ine lift and stand Air nailers and other tools Women’s clothes, bakeware, books, home decor, stamping and craft items, Polly Pockets No early sales Cash only (no big bills).
Multi-Family Garage Sale- Saturday, May 18, 9am-2pm 1619 Sycamore Street, Otsego Something for everyone!! Household items, kids toys, Christmas decor
Sale: May 16, 17, 9am-4pm and May 18 9am-12noon 801 Lawrence Dr , Otsego Puzzles, games, household misc, boys clothes sz 8 to Mens small, 15' trampoline
Large Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday, May 17-18 9am-4pm 334 15th St , Otsego Something for everyone!
Sale: May 16-17-18, 9am-? 1006 Comstock Ct , Otsego Something for everyone!
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