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Life Style APRIL 2026 ROYAL PARK PLACE
Life at Royal Park Place A Message from Jeff: Reputation
I am very blessed to work with people who realize that, as a Christian ministry, it is Christ’s name that we bear each day. So, if you have the opportunity, thank someone serving at RPP, thank God for providing such wonderful men and women, and pray that we will always bring honor to His name!
Save the Dates Mother’s Day Tea Friday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m. For your daughters, daughters-in-law,
As the Executive Director of Royal Park Place (RPP), I often get praised for the exceptional work done by dedicated people who consider our community their mission field. Believe me, I know that the reputation of RPP has been built, and will always be built, on the shoulders of receptionists, dining service staff, housekeepers, life enrichment staff, maintenance workers, and office staff. Our reputation, our good name, is dependent on everyone, every day. I am reminded of a verse from Proverbs 22:1, “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
or other female guests. RSVP at the front desk
RPP Talent Show Wednesday, May 21 at 5:00 p.m. Kings Room Do you have a special talent to share or an item to display? We’d love to see it!
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April Life Enrichment Activities
Boomers Become Teenagers with Nancy Buchanan Friday, April 17 3:30 p.m. — King’s Room Holland Foot & Ankle Wednesday, April 22 8:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. — Beauty Salon Entertainment: Tarnished Brass Wednesday, April 22 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room Entertainment: Genesis Program Thursday, April 23 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room
Good Friday Service Friday, April 3 3:00 p.m. — King’s Room Tulip Celebration Monday, April 6 6:00 p.m. — King’s Room
Entertainment: The Brand Ensemble Friday, April 10 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room Features two trumpets, two saxophones, and a bass guitar. The program includes a mix of sacred music and familiar favorites like Moon River , Try to Remember , and classic love songs. Let’s Talk: Understanding Assisted Living Tuesday, April 14 4:30 p.m. — Royal Atrium Inn Mezzanine Join us for a relaxed introduction to assisted living. Tour the community, connect with our team, and enjoy a take-home soup dinner from Panera Bread. RSVP by April 10, 2026. Piano Program with Randy Heidema Wednesday, April 15 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room Entertainment: Evergreen ReActors Thursday, April 16 3:00 p.m. — King’s Room This fun group performs reader’s theater skits.
Genesis has existed for 25 years, sharing the message of Christ through music and drama. This year features a group of 16 multicultural high school musicians from the New York City area presenting the program Bridges . Bridges highlights Jesus as the connection between humanity and God, emphasizing faith, restoration, and God’s ongoing love. The performance includes a global focus, with Acts 2 recited in multiple languages and international worship songs presented in their original languages and cultural styles, celebrating the diversity of the worldwide Christian community. RPP Birthday Party: Pianist, Tim Vreeman Wednesday, April 29 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room
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Chaplain’s Corner
anticipate but are in no hurry for them to come to pass because we are unsure of what the experience will be, or frightened of what will come to pass. As we grow older, the anticipation of what eternity will be like can be met with excitement or apprehension. If we are believers in Jesus as our Savior to cleanse us from the sins we have committed before God, we can have peace and anticipation for the good things God has in store for us. Let’s look at some verses from scripture to find hope. In John 14:2-3, we are told there is a place for us in heaven, and Jesus states he will bring us to heaven. “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am, you may be also. “ A place for us and someone to take us there, thank you, Jesus! Please consider these words from Revelation 21:1-4, which give us a glimpse into what we can anticipate as we reside in heaven with Jesus and the Father! “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned
Anticipation As I am writing this on March 15, snow squalls are beginning, and lake effect snow is falling. The southern part of the blizzard storm that came through the Upper Peninsula and
the northern part of the Lower Peninsula are now in our area. The weather people say we can anticipate 1-5 inches of snow and the possibility of limited visibility. We shall see what happens. A few days ago, it was 70 degrees, and the anticipation of spring teased us. Many people were outside for walks, some even in shorts. I was able to listen to a flock of many different birds singing loudly and not letting up as they gathered in the pine trees at my son and daughter-in-law’s house. The joy they seemed to express in their music caused me to rejoice in the anticipation of the coming of spring! The spring flowers, in those few days of warmth, started poking up from the ground. Some daffodil stems were even showing a hint of yellow at the tip. Another anticipation of spring! We spend a lot of time in our lives anticipating many different events in our future. Dates, events, celebrations, births of children and grandchildren, and so much more. Some of the events are hard to wait for because we are excited about them occurring. Others we
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These verses give us a beautiful hope for what we can expect when we look at what God has prepared for those who love him. There is much more in scripture that helps us find peace in the anticipation of our future with God. Take time to read through the book of John with an eye on future things to see what God has planned for us! “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
At the Table Ketchup used to be medicine.
In the 1800s, the claim was that ketchup was thought to be the cure for a variety of ailments, including indigestion and diarrhea. Is there any truth to this?
Eventually, the public started to give these products the side-eye when many turned out not to contain tomato compounds at all, and the craze died out. Today, we know Dr. Bennett was on to something; tomatoes are rich in antioxidants such as lycopene and vitamin C. Antioxidants are helpful for reducing inflammation and promoting heart health. That being said, like many of the supplements on the market today, we know that isolating these compounds is complicated and not likely to have the same impacts as eating a variety of whole, nutrient-dense foods.
Well, kind of. Ketchup was originally tomato-free and was made from fermented fish in Ancient China. It was used to add a rich, salty, and savory flavor to dishes. In the 1830s, Dr. John Cook Bennet was the first to add tomatoes to this condiment. He claimed that tomatoes, previously limited in American diets, actually had many health benefits. This claim took off, and soon there were many varieties of tomato products and ketchup on the market claiming to be a cure-all.
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Sunday Evening Worship
A Joyful Season of Worship, Music & Community We’re excited to share with you that on May 3, our worship will be enhanced by the music of Men of Grace. This is a group of about twenty men who love to sing together and praise the Lord! Immediately following the service, they will share a few more songs for our enjoyment. Everyone is invited to stay and listen, but this is purely voluntary. We’ve ordered extra cookies, so there should be plenty for everyone, even if you choose to stay and listen to the extra music. Our offerings have been increasing, allowing us to meet the increased honorariums that we started last month for the pastors and pianists. And we continue to send $100 per month to each of our four charities: Parkview Home, Harvest Stand, Compassionate Heart, and The Bridge Youth Center. We praise God and thank those of you who were willing and able to increase your giving. On April 12, immediately following our worship, we will have a very short congregational meeting to elect the Committee for our upcoming year. This is the proposed slate of members to serve on The Worship Committee from April 12, 2026 to March 14, 2027: Joe Aubel, Andy Brink, Mary Dwyer, Lloyd Huls, Shirley Klingenberg, Hazel Kuyper, Karin Tutzauer, Harlan VandenEinde, and Norm Weener. Ellie Aubel and Harley VerBeek will serve as ex officio members.
COME JOIN US FOR Sunday Evening Worship
SUNDAYS AT 6:00 P.M. DINING ROOM
Pastors for April 2026: y April 5: Gale Tien
Pianist: Norma Boersen
Jon Bosma Pianist: Thelma Hoekman
y April 12:
Art Van Wolde Pianist: Ellen Klynstra
y April 19:
y April 26: Doug Fauble
Pianist: Judy Timmer
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Royal Park Place Announcements
Alterations by Marva If you need any alternations, call RPP’s own Marva Van Dyke: (616) 901-5557.
Macatawa Banking Macatawa full-service banking on the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the front left office.
The Royal Park family extends its heartfelt April birthday wishes to Gus V., Joni V., Lois W., Karen E., Barb M., Dana H., Lila T., Jane P., Meribeth L., Daryl Z., and Carolyn K.
• Wednesday, April 1 st • Wednesday, April 15 th
Hello April!
Knit and Chat with Amy Monday, April 6 th 7:00 p.m. in the Sunroom The first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the sunroom by the Atrium upstairs. Everyone is welcome.
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