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Life Style APRIL 2025
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Life at Royal Park Place A Message from Jeff
Unfortunately, like the Israelites, we so easily forget the Lord. We try to convince ourselves that we somehow deserve all of the blessings. We are “entitled” to them. The fact is, others built this country, and God decided to place me here. As we approach Easter, what a tangible example of God’s grace and salvation. There is nothing I did to deserve it, and there is nothing I did to earn it; all I need to do is accept it and appreciate it. And, like Moses cautioned, do not forget that the Lord gave it to me. Hello April!
“Do not forget the Lord” At a recent Department Head meeting, I shared Deuteronomy 6:10-12. In summary, Moses cautioned the Israelites that when, in the future, they inherit the
Promised Land, full of every good thing, they should “be careful that you do not forget the Lord.” These verses triggered a comparison in my mind between the Israelites and current-day Americans. Like the Israelites, modern Americans, including myself, have “inherited” this country. Many of our forefathers and foremothers left everything to immigrate to America. Many fought wars and sacrificed husbands, fathers, and children to earn and maintain the freedoms we have. Many worked long hours on farms, in mines, and in factories to pass on the wealth we enjoy. Like the Israelites, there was nothing I did to deserve this life in this country. I was just blessed to be born here.
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Life Enrichment Activities for April
Coffee Chatter Thursday, April 17th 3:00 p.m. — Café Robert Boehm will read The Red Bug & Jesus on the Cross Good Friday Communion Service with Chaplain Doug Friday, April 18th 2:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Message from Life Enrichment
Due to bus driver availability, the bus to Meijer will be leaving at 9:30 a.m. instead of 9:15 a.m. every Tuesday!
Card Making with Karen Monday, April 7th 1:00 p.m. — Queens Room
Break A Leg with Nancy Buchanan Friday, April 18th 3:30 p.m. — Kings Room
The event begins at 1:00 p.m., but you are welcome to join later if you are in the second seating for lunch. Karen provides all the supplies, you only need to bring yourself!
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 20th
Bus Outing: Taco Tuesday at James Street Inn Tuesday, April 8th 4:15 p.m. Bus Departure
Royal Park Place April Birthday Party with Music from Fred Walker Thursday, April 24th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Entertainment: Tarnished Brass Quintet Friday, April 11th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
GriefShare Wednesdays, April 23 – May 28 3:00–4:00 pm Royal Atrium Activity Room See page 4 for more details.
Bus Outing: Veneklasen Brick Architecture Part II
Wednesday, April 16th 1:30 p.m. Bus Departure
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Alterations by Marva If you need any alternations, call RPP’s own Marva Van Dyke: (616) 901-5557.
Macatawa Banking Macatawa full-service banking will be in the front left office the first and third Wednesday of the month from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, April 2 nd • Wednesday, April 16 th
Knit and Chat with Amy Monday, April 7 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! Even if you don’t knit, I’m sure you all can chat! We have a fun time! Ellie Aubel
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Chaplain’s Corner
You are not alone in your journey. God is continually walking with you every step of the way. Jesus was “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3 KJV) . We indeed serve a Savior who understands. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Ps. 34:18). y God draws you close to Himself. He is not standing on the sidelines. y He gives you added support through the Royal Park family. y He gives you the Hope of Heaven as you grieve. y “I don’t know how one goes through losing someone without one’s faith to carry them.” Others share this about their GriefShare experience: y “This class made me realize that we go through steps and phases in grief…some good days and bad. It was comforting to be with others on a similar journey, sharing their perspectives and experiences. This class helped me move forward.” -Sue (lost her son to suicide) y “This class helped me to see that the feelings I’ve gone through this past year are normal and gave me the confidence to know I am on the right track as I continue to move through the grief process.” -Nancy (lost her husband) Let us walk together through grief toward healing, hope, and, yes, even joy for the future.
Wednesdays, April 23 – May 28 3:00–4:00 pm Royal Atrium Activity Room Watch for the sign-up sheet to be available soon. After the funeral, when the cards and flowers stop coming, most people around you return to their normal lives. But your grief continues, and you often feel alone. We invite you to join GriefShare as we continue to walk alongside each other through one of life’s most difficult experiences. The purpose of GriefShare: y To provide a safe, supportive environment where people can come together to share concerns about their loss and grief. y To help facilitate healthy ways of coping with loss and grief. During these six sessions, we will listen to others (video experts and testimonies); we will listen to each other (through group discussion), and we will listen to God (guided by scriptures and weekly worksheets).
Facilitated by: Chaplain Mary Dewitt, assisted by Chaplain Cindy and Harley VerBeek.
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Sunday Evening Worship
suggestions, or input of any kind, please share them with us. Please talk to anyone on the committee or come to our meeting. Let us know if you have a favorite hymn you’d like to sing. The Bridge Youth Center, Parkview Home, Harvest Stand Ministries, and Compassionate Heart each received $50 from our February offerings.
Committee Update Our annual congregational meeting was held on March 2. The Guidelines change and the slate of members to serve on The Worship Committee were unanimously approved. A note of thanks to Norma Boersen and Rainie Slagh, who have faithfully served on this committee for the past year but are stepping down now. The Committee members who will be serving
COME JOIN US FOR Sunday Evening Worship
for the next year are: y Ellie Aubel, Chair y Lloyd Huls, Vice-chair
y Shirley Klingenberg, Treasurer y Harlan VandenEinde, Secretary y Andy Brink, Sound Technician y Mary Dwyer, Publicity and Programs y Hazel Kuyper, Worship Preparation (set-up and take-down)
SUNDAYS AT 6 P.M. — DINING ROOM Pastors for April, 2025: y April 6: Art Van Wolde Pianist: Julie Disselkoen y April 13: Tom Pettinga Pianist: Julie Disselkoen y April 20: John Zwyghuizen Pianist: Ellen Klynstra y April 27: Tom Vandenberg Pianist: Judy Timmer
y Joe Aubel and Harley VerBeek continue to serve as ex-officio members; Joe is a Sound Technician, and Harley is a Worship Service Planner. The committee decided to meet after worship on the second Sunday of odd months. Since our next meeting would be on Mother’s Day, we will meet the following Sunday, May 18, instead. Everyone is welcome at the meetings. We value your input. If you have any concerns,
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Royal Park Place Announcements
At the Table April 22 is Jelly Bean Day! While similar
candies existed before the jelly bean, Boston confectioner William Schrafft made them popular during the Civil War. With their firm exterior, jelly beans were the first candies sold by the pound. Schrafft encouraged his customers to send them to Union soldiers.
Comedy Corner From Tom Haveman
The Royal Park family extends heartfelt April birthday greetings to all of our residents celebrating this month!
They’re Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences (with all the BLOOPERS) appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services: y The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. y The sermon this morning: ‘ Jesus Walks on the Water.’ The sermon tonight: ‘Searching for Jesus.’ y Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. y Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 p.m. — prayer and medication to follow.
WeCare Connect Survey Please watch for your WeCare Connect customer satisfaction survey via email, text, or phone. We are grateful that you chose Royal Park Place, and we wish to ensure your satisfaction, so we need to hear from you.
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Exciting News: Transitioning to FOX Rehabilitation OUR SERVICES NOW INCLUDE:
We are thrilled to announce that Royal Park has officially transitioned from HealthPro
Physical Therapy: Focused on improving balance, mobility, functional independence, and pain management. Occupational Therapy: Aimed at enhancing activities of daily living, social participation, and overall quality of life. Speech-Language Pathology:
Heritage to FOX Rehabilitation. This strategic move aligns with our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional, evidence-based rehabilitation services to older adults. ABOUT FOX REHABILITATION Founded in 1998, FOX Rehabilitation is an outpatient in the home practice made up of physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. The organization is dedicated to delivering proactive, clinically excellent, and evidence-based treatment interventions to the older adult population. FOX’s mission is to rehabilitate lives by believing in the strength of people, empowering both clinicians and patients to achieve optimal function and live better, longer lives. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR PATIENTS By joining FOX Rehabilitation, we enhance our ability to offer comprehensive, individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
Dedicated to assessing and treating disorders related to speech, language, cognition, and swallowing.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE FOX Rehabilitation is renowned for its commitment to abolishing ageism and
fostering a culture of respect and autonomy. By integrating with FOX, we join a team that values the strength and determination of older adults, striving to help them achieve what once seemed impossible. We are excited about this new chapter and remain dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients. Thank you for your continued trust and support as we embark on this journey with FOX Rehabilitation.
If you are interested in therapy services, please contact Dana Durham at (616) 283-2467.
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He is Risen Celebrate the Resurrection
Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. . . . 4 Jesus answered, “It is written” 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. Hebrews 5:9 Once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. John 6:70a Then Jesus replied, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve?”
Easter Is Coming Scriptures Please see the Easter poem on page 10 Mark 16:6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Genesis 3 11 And he said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” 23 So the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.
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Mark 10:32-34 32 Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles, 34 who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him. Three days later he will rise.” Matthew 16:21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Luke 18:31-34a 31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, . . . “everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be delivered over to the Gentiles. . . 33 they will flog him and kill him. On the third day he will rise again.” 34 The disciples did not understand any of this.
John 19:17-18a 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull . . . 18 There they crucified him. 1 Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness. Matthew 28:5-6 5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” Acts 13:38-39a 38 “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39 Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin.
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Easter is coming! Easter is coming! “Alleluia” we’ll sing. Christ Jesus arose Mark 16:6 Our victorious King! 1 Corinthians 15:57 It started in Eden Jesus chose disciples. He selected twelve men. John 6:70a He told them He must die Mark 10:32-34 But would rise up again. Matthew 16:21 Easter was coming! Ellie Aubel 2021
With Adam and Eve. They disobeyed God. It caused Him to grieve. Genesis 3 Then God made a promise; A way of escape. He’d send us His Son; Our life to reshape. Genesis 3:15 Fulfilling that promise, Christ Jesus was born. We remember His birth On each Christmas morn. Luke 2:11 Jesus quoted scripture When tempted to sin. He stood up to Satan Knowing that He’d win. Matthew 4:1-11 Yes, Jesus was sinless! Being a perfect man Hebrews 5:9 He could take our place To finish God’s plan. 2 Cor. 5:21
They didn’t understand. For they had yet to learn All that God had planned. Luke 18:31-34a But then came the day When Christ hung on a cross. Though He suffered and died John 19:17-18a It wasn’t a loss. Christ paid for our sins As He hung on that tree. 1 Peter 2:24 He arose Easter morning. Matthew 28:5-6 Now we can be free! Acts 13:38-39a Easter is coming! Christ’s no longer dead. Some sing “Alleluia” The good news they spread!
Yes, Easter is coming. So what will you do? Will you sing “Alleluia” And tell others too?
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