The Strawberry Lady

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Psalm 24:1-2

After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. John 17:1-2

REFLECTION: Jesus’ reign on earth to glorify God is about to change. He has been physically present, demonstrating God’s love through the many miracles he has been performing. John 3:2 “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” Within a few days God’s love is going to be expressed in the future by another means. Jesus prays that when people hear God’s Word they will be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ time on earth is about to end so He wants to prepare the disciples for his departure. Jesus does this by asking His Father to take care of the disciples. In a few days Jesus will die on the Cross. He will be raised from the dead on Easter morning and 40 days later He will be taken up to heaven. Jesus knows that His followers will need strength, faith, and courage to face these events. That is why we find him in prayer.

PRAYER TIME: Heavenly Father, once again I come before you with thanks for the gift of your Son, who grants me eternal life. Help me to share your gift to me with others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

When people listen, God speaks. When people obey, God acts. When God acts, people are changed. Need a Bible? Stop by our Little Library, located in front of our building. We have complimentary Bibles and other Christian literature available.

Would you like to know more?

First Congregational Church Rev. Bruce J. VanDer Kolk, Pastor 120 W. Morrell St., Otsego • 269-694-6085 • fccotsego@sbcglobal.net

Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative Cereal Drive May 1- 31

Donate online at www.alleganfoundation.org or text CEREAL to 44-321 or send a donation to ACCF, 112 Locust St., Allegan, MI 49010. See the many drop locations on the website!

Martin High School Alumni Banquet: June 3, 2023 at 6pm, High School cafeteria. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Beverages provided.

The Community Quilting Group is in need of clean, discarded jeans, quilt batting, and flannel. These items will be cut into 7" squares and sewn together to make quilts for our homeless population. If you have items to donate please drop them off at the First Congregational Church, Otsego. Contact Sue at 269-569-5745 with questions.

Place A Classified Online! Over 20,000 local people view the ad! Only $13 for 1-15 words (add $1 for each additional 5 words) www.communityshoppersguide.net

American Legion Post #84 of Otsego, meets at 410 E. Orleans, 7pm, the 2nd Wednesday of each month. New members welcome. For info. call 1-866-676-7884

The Shoppers Guide will be closed for Memorial Day, May 29.

After that our new hours will be:

MondayNoon-5pm

TuesdayNoon-5pm

Wednesday8am-5pm

Thursday8am-5pm

Friday 8am-12:30pm

Visit our website at www.communityshoppersguide.net You can always leave a message for us at (269)694-9431, send an email to info@communityshoppersguide.net or use our drop slot outside the door.

Free Diapers (Child/Adult)

309 Union St., Plainwell

1st Monday each month 4-6pm

3rd Monday each month 11am-1pm from North 12th St. will be selling strawberries at the Bellflower this year.

Do You Have Otsego Downtown Dollars? Use them soon....they are only good through June 30, 2023!

Maybe...you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of and want to do.

(On the corner of D Ave. and 12th St.) Watch for signs on the opening date in June!

Adopt a Flower Bed in Otsego!

Attention: Individuals, Families, Businesses and Organizations! We need your help to plant and weed (once/mo.) 30 flowerbeds around the city. We provide the flowers and take care of watering them. If you are interested, please contact Mike Bosch at (269)998-3040

The Next Community-Wide Garage Sale will be August 3-4-5!

St. Vincent de Paul is the recipient of the