THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU
Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome with us.
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Spring Jobs for Alaska Mission Trip – 1829 is fundraising for their mission trip to Alaska in July. They are offering to help with spring cleaning, yard work and other projects around your home or workplace. Suggested donation is $20+ per hour. All proceeds go toward supporting our mission to serve at Tanalian Bible Camp. Thank you for your support. If you have available projects please contact Hanna VanGessel [email protected].
National Day of Prayer – May 1, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13. Join us Thursday, May 1 at whichever time and location works for you as we join millions of Americans across the country in glorifying God and observing this year’s National Day of Prayer. Everyone is welcome.
Rockford – 9-10:30am Room 300, enter by Door 4, Chris Courter leading.
Northview – 6:30-8pm M1, enter by Door 2, Andy Eastham leading.
Ensley – 6:30-8pm Commons, main entrance, Shawn Raymond leading.
CPR Classes – Join us for our annual CPR class to learn how to help someone that needs CPR or is choking.
What: American Heart Association Friends and Family Class, geared toward non-healthcare folks. We’ll cover CPR, use of AED and relief of choking of infants, children and adults. A certificate will be given upon completion.
When: Wednesday, May 14, 9am-noon or Thursday, May 15, 6-9pm
Where: Rockford campus – the Landing
Who: Anyone 12 years or older (space is limited)
Cost: Free
RSVP: by May 11 to Carol Gates, [email protected] or cell 616.443.2623
Giving Update as of April 21, 2025
Planned Income* $5,238,297
Actual Income $5,000,143
………………………………………….. -238,154
*congregation approved budget of $5,885,000 for ministry year June 2024-May 2025.
OUR MINISTRIES
Check out our ministry pages online to learn more about what ministry looks like. Don’t forget to check out our Event webpage for other special gatherings and events.
KIDS
Kids at Magnify has a place for everyone. Visit our Kids page for Sunday times and age groups.
STUDENTS
Visit our Students page for meeting times and locations across our campuses for our 5-12 graders.
1829 YOUNG ADULTS
1829 is designed for young adults. Join us at Rockford or Ensley. Please visit our 1829 page for meeting times and locations.
GROUPS
We have groups for all ages and stages of life–groups for men, women, singles, young adults, older adults, parents, and support groups for those navigating adoption or grieving the loss of a loved one. Check out Group Opportunities to find out how to get plugged in.
PRAYER
Prayer is central to everything we do. Check out our Prayer page to submit a request, sign up to pray, or join a prayer group.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 1 – National Day of Prayer – all 3 locations
May 1 – Baby Dedication – Rockford
May 5 – Financial Planning Ministry Seminar – Rockford
May 7 – Life Group Leaders Appreciation Dinner
May 9 – 8th Grade Guys Overnighter – Rockford
May 18 – Annual Business Meeting
Check out magnifychurch.org/events
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Interested in Serving at Magnify?
You can use your gifts and have fun in the process. Visit this page and start the process.
GLOBAL PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD
GLOBAL PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD
Please pray for our Global Partners scattered across the world as they celebrate the holidays.
Bob and Patty Nosker – Bible Translation
Here’s a new take on an old question; Do you want the good news or the not so good news? Ok, the not so good news: the New Testament we have been translating is still in process in Grand Rapids at Bibles International headquarters. The good news: the two African New Testaments that were in the queue before ours are now off to the printing phase so that Bibles International is actively formatting our New Testament. This should mean that we are very close to entering the printing phase and they will soon be sent to India to be printed. Our prayer is that it won’t be there waiting to get printed as long as this wait has been. Please add to your prayers for these Bibles going through the customs phase. There are interested people in that country who would not be overjoyed about this translation if they knew it was arriving. Our intended people group are beside themselves with anxiety to get their hands on this New Testament. Thanks for all you have done to get us to this point and for continuing with us as we continue pastoral training.
CONNECT WITH US
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. If this is your first time with us or if you have been here for years, we want to connect with you. Visit our website at magnifychurch.org.
Updated April 23, 2025
