Olivet Evangelical Free Church

Olivet Evangelical Free Church Rescuing & Transforming Lives | Spring Lake, Michigan

It’s Friday! 🎉 You know what that means — favorite verse time! 📖What stood out to you in this week’s reading plan? Comme...
09/04/2026

It’s Friday! 🎉 You know what that means — favorite verse time! 📖

What stood out to you in this week’s reading plan? Comment your verse below (bonus points if you tell us why it was your favorite).

Let’s fill this thread with encouragement!

What a beautiful picture of God’s heart. He doesn’t simply wait for us to find our way back to Him—He searches for us! H...
09/03/2026

What a beautiful picture of God’s heart. He doesn’t simply wait for us to find our way back to Him—He searches for us! He seeks us out!

There are seasons when we feel lost, weary, distant, or unsure of where we’re going. We may wonder if God sees us or if He knows how far we’ve wandered. But this verse reminds us that His eyes are on His sheep.

God is not a distant Shepherd. He is a Shepherd who comes looking. He sees the one who feels forgotten. He finds the one who has wandered. He draws near to the one who is hurting.

Whatever season you find yourself in today, remember this: you are not beyond the reach of your Shepherd. Even when you cannot see Him, He sees you. Even when you don't know the way home, He knows exactly where you are. And He is seeking you!

09/01/2026

📖 Ezekiel 37:1–14

What do dry bones have to do with the Gospel? Everything.

Ezekiel’s vision reminds us that only the Word and Spirit of God can transform a graveyard of dry bones into a living, covenant people.

🦴 The Graveyard of Hopelessness
The dry bones pictured Israel’s brokenness and spiritual death—a desperate condition apart from God.

✨ The Miracle That Brings Hope
God’s Word was proclaimed, and His Spirit brought life. True transformation comes from God, not our own efforts.

✝️ The Covenant: “I Will Open Your Graves”
God promised to bring His people out of the grave and give them life. What a picture of the Gospel and the new life we have through Christ!

And this is a message we are called to share. If Jesus has changed your life, don’t keep your testimony to yourself. Share Jesus with others and pray that God would open their hearts and minds to Himself.

We can share the truth. God brings the life.

📖 Church Family, let’s keep going!We’re continuing our Bible reading plan this week with Ezekiel 21–39. If you’ve fallen...
08/31/2026

📖 Church Family, let’s keep going!

We’re continuing our Bible reading plan this week with Ezekiel 21–39. If you’ve fallen a little behind, don’t be discouraged—this is a great week to jump back in! Let’s encourage one another and make time to hear what God is saying through His Word. ❤️

As we read, we’ll see some powerful themes unfold:

🔹 God is holy and just. Ezekiel reminds us that God does not ignore sin. His judgments against Israel and the surrounding nations show us that He is righteous and that evil matters to Him.

🔹 God is able to restore what seems hopeless. In these chapters, we encounter the beautiful promise of new hearts, a new spirit, cleansing, and restoration. God isn’t merely interested in changing circumstances—He desires to transform His people from the inside out.

🔹 God can bring life to what looks dead. The vision of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37) reminds us that nothing is too far gone for God. Where we see death and impossibility, God sees the potential for new life.

🔹 God keeps His promises. Even in the midst of judgment and exile, God continues to speak of gathering, restoring, and renewing His people. His faithfulness doesn’t depend on our circumstances.

🔹 God is sovereign over the nations. Ezekiel 21–39 shows that God is not only Lord over Israel—He is Lord over every nation and every power. Nothing is outside His authority.

Let’s keep reading, keep seeking, and keep growing together. God’s Word is worth making time for! 📖❤️

08/29/2026

🙌🏻This Sunday is going to be a special one at Olivet! 💙

Join us at 10:00 AM for a morning filled with worship, connection, and some truly special moments, including baptisms! 🌊🙌🏻 We’re celebrating what God is doing and the stories He is writing in the lives of His people.

And don’t rush off when the service ends! 🍽️
Stick around for fellowship, a FREE lunch, and our Ministry Fair! Come grab a plate, meet some people, discover what’s happening around Olivet, and find out how you can get connected and be part of Olivet's church life.

Whether you’ve been here for years or you’re walking through the doors for the very first time, there’s a place for you here.

Come as you are. Bring a friend. Stay awhile. ❤️

We saved you a seat.
⏰ Sunday at 10:00 AM

We can’t wait to see you Sunday! 🫶🏼

📖✨ Favorite Verse Friday ✨📖What verse (or verses) stood out to you the most? 💬 Was there something that encouraged you, ...
08/28/2026

📖✨ Favorite Verse Friday ✨📖

What verse (or verses) stood out to you the most? 💬 Was there something that encouraged you, challenged you, or spoke to your heart in a special way?

👇 Share your favorite verse in the comments—we’d love to hear what God is showing you through His Word this week!

08/27/2026

🍂 THIS SUNDAY! Fall Ministry Kickoff! 🍂

We’re kicking off a new season together at Olivet! 🙌

Join us this Sunday, August 30th, for worship—and be part of a special morning as we celebrate baptisms during the service! 💧 What a beautiful way to celebrate lives being changed by Jesus!

Then, following the worship service, stick around for our Fall Ministry Kickoff! 🎉

🍽️ Free lunch for everyone
🎯 Games & activities for all ages
🎁 Prizes & giveaways
⛪ Ministry Fair — discover the ways you can connect, serve, and make a difference!

Come hungry, come ready to have some fun, and come see what God has in store for this next season!

One Church. Many Ministries. One Mission. ❤️

08/26/2026

What happens when we encounter a God who cannot be contained, controlled, or reduced to our own understanding?

This week, Pastor Sam walked us through Ezekiel 1:1–3:3, reminding us that you cannot domesticate God. The unmanageable God of Ezekiel’s vision has a face—and that face is Jesus.

✨ The God who is not like us — His glory breaks our categories and reminds us that nothing is beyond His power or hidden from His sight.

👑 The God who has a face — The God enthroned in glory is the same God who crossed the expanse and came near to us in Jesus.

📖 The God who speaks — God’s Word may challenge us, stretch us, and even feel bitter to our pride, but we are called to receive it fully and let it transform us.

This week, we’re challenged to:
• Surrender control — place one area of life fully before God.
• Shift our posture — slow down and simply behold His majesty.
• Consume the Word — come to Scripture ready to hear and obey, not simply check a box.

When life feels like a storm, God has not lost His throne. His glory is above the storm.

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6790 Harvey Road
Spring Lake, MI
49456

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

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+12317982900

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