2022 Community Good Friday Service

The Seven Last Words of Christ
The First Word: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34
Rev. Bill Fennema, Retired Minister, RCA
The Second Word: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43
Rev. Dr. Sacha WaIicord, Minister, Walker URC, Walker
The Third Word: “Woman behold your son! ... Behold your mother.” John 19:26-27
Pastor Jeph Nobel, Minister, Eastmanville URC, Eastmanville
The Fourth Word: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew. 27:46
Dr. Joel Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids
The Fifth Word: “I Thirst.” John 19:28
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven, Minister, Seventh Reformed Church, Grand Rapids
The Sixth Word: “It is finished.” John 19:30
Rev. Shelby Gemmen, Minister, Grand Reformed Church, Grant
The Seventh Word: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Luke 23:46
Paul Smalley, Assistant to Dr. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids
Moderator - Mr. Brandt Barnard