Sunnyslope Christian Reformed Church

09/05/2026

Jesus desires communion with us — to live in close relationship with His people. In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus extends that invitation to us. How will we respond? Join us on Sunday as Pastor Dave brings us God’s word.

To the Church in Laodicea - “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—ne...

09/04/2026

A Prayer For Work (Labor Day)
Creator God –
In the beginning, you created. You engineered the intricacies of our complex world; you arranged the colors, sounds, shapes, and textures of the universe in ways that display beauty; you set the earth on foundations, marked out the boundaries of the oceans, and placed the sun, stars, and moon in place. You established justice, and governed the world fairly. And it was good.
You created us in your image – people with hearts and minds patterned after your heart, given authority to govern your creation. You put us to work – building, designing, creating, ruling over creation. Lord, it’s true we often view our work as a curse – but before our labor was overshadowed with thorns and thistles, it was very good. It was a way that we could continue your creative and sustaining work in this world.
And so, Lord, we ask your help. We ask that you might help us see our work – whether we plant and harvest fields, fill cavities, teach children, invest capital in start-ups, prescribe medication, renovate kitchens, administer justice, fight fires, tend to the sick – or whatever else we do – as a calling from you. Help us to pursue our work as a vocation, something we are not only created to do, but redeemed to do as well. You promise us that the labor we do today is not in vain, but will stretch into eternity in ways we can only presently guess at.
So, Lord, help us to give thanks for Labor, to do it as best we can, to your glory.
In Christ,
AMEN

09/02/2026

Sunnyslope is in the process of evaluating our current Faith Formation ministries and we'd like to hear from you! Would you take 3 minutes to complete this survey? It will help us know how to strengthen our current Faith Formation Ministry. Thank you!

Sunnyslope Church is evaluating our faith formation ministries (which are made up of Sunday School, Family Night, Children's Worship, Small Groups, and Mentoring ministries) and we'd value your input! The following survey should take about 3-5 minutes and will help us to improve our ministries at Su...

09/01/2026

What does God look like -- and does it matter? Lord's Day 35 shows us that we need not use images of God to better worship Him...because He has already given us the perfect image of God.
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08/31/2026

Prayer is a vital part of our lives, yet research suggests that it is heavily under-utilized. James calls us to be people of fervent prayer -- what would that look like in your life? Here’s Sunday’s message, from James 5:13-20, and the conclusion of our study of the book of James.

Prayer is a vital part of our lives, yet research suggests that it ...

08/29/2026

Prayer is a vital part of our lives, yet research suggests that it is heavily under-utilized. James calls us to be people of fervent prayer -- what would that look like in your life? Join us on Sunday as we conclude our study of the book of James by looking at James 5:13-20.

The Prayer of Faith - Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick...

08/28/2026

A Prayer for the Beginning of a School Year
God of all knowledge,
As the leaves begin to change colors, and the temperatures begin to cool, as our vacations conclude, and the calendar changes from August to September, the start of another school year is right around the corner. We’re thankful, Lord, for the gift of education. You are a God who loves to teach, and delights in us as we learn. You’ve designed, engineered, and created this world to be a beautiful and awe-inspiring place; a world of order and structure, a cosmic array of colors, sounds, sights, tastes, and sensation. What a joy it is to discover more about all that you have made! Whether we are learning to do simple math, or balance complex chemical reactions, whether we are practicing our scales, or appreciating great literature, it’s a joy and a delight to learn!
Fill our minds with curiosity, and a hunger to learn. Stir our hearts with wonder at the beauty found all around us. Motivate us to work at our studies when it might feel rote, or unimportant. Give us understanding when we might feel stuck on a problem, and insight into topics that we might take for granted.
We pray for our teachers who prepare lesson plans, and share their knowledge with us. Give them patience and diligence in their work. We pray for our administrators who manage budgets, oversee staffing, and ensure compliance. We pray for the staff who keep our buildings clean and well maintained, and our students fed and healthy.
We pray for those starting a new chapter in their learning – the kindergarten student walking into a classroom for the first time, anxious and uncertain; the high school student beginning at a new school and unsure whether or not they will find friends; the college student moving into a dorm room and meeting roommates for the first time.
Grant, Lord, that this year may be another season of learning and discovery, that we may see your world in a new light, that we may be led, through our learning, to worship you as the author and creator, Lord and master over every square inch of creation.
In Christ we pray,
AMEN

08/27/2026

Attention all Family Night, Sunday School, and Children's Worship leaders! We are holding our annual training and kickoff tonight from 6-8:30 (and dinner will be provided!). We'd love to see you here, as we review some of the need-to-know material, and prepare for the upcoming year. See you tonight!

08/27/2026

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Sunnyslope is in the process of evaluating our current Faith Formation ministries and we'd like to hear from you! Would you take 3 minutes to complete this survey? It will help us know how to strengthen our current Faith Formation Ministry. Thank you!

Sunnyslope Church is evaluating our faith formation ministries (which are made up of Sunday School, Family Night, Children's Worship, Small Groups, and Mentoring ministries) and we'd value your input! The following survey should take about 3-5 minutes and will help us to improve our ministries at Su...

08/26/2026

Join us for the last hockey game of the season! Come on out at 6:30 for a night of fun and friendship. See you tonight!