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A Message from Jeff Thank God for Fathers
At the Table June 5th is National Gingerbread Day Did you know
One of the many traditions at Royal Park Place is our
annual Men’s Pizza Party and Movie. It’s a great time for the men to get together and celebrate surviving fatherhood and sonhood 😊 . As someone who has a father, and who is a father, I know firsthand that there is no such thing as a perfect, earthly father. Our heavenly Father set the bar unattainably high, and guys have no choice but to fall short. So, if you’re a father filled with guilt about the mistakes you made raising your kids or if you’re a child, with hard feelings for a dad that maybe failed you once, or twice, or a thousand times, Father’s Day is a great day for forgiveness! Forgive your dad. Forgive yourself. Although we can’t go back and do better, we can grow, try harder, and move forward. If you were raised by a great, imperfect, father, thank God today, and everyday. You were blessed!
that June kicks off with one of the most delightfully unexpected food holidays of the year? While we usually associate gingerbread with chilly December afternoons and snowy holidays, June 5th is officially National Gingerbread Day! This historic treat actually dates back to ancient times, and during the summer months in medieval Europe, it was a staple at festivals and fairs, often shaped into intricate designs and decorated with real gold leaf!
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June Life Enrichment Activities
Wii Bowling Tournament Wednesday, June 3 & Thursday, June 4 — 2:00 p.m. — King’s Room
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Summer Celebration Thursday, June 4 — 6:00 p.m. — RAI Parking Lot
Conference Grounds Outing : Singing Hymns Saturday, June 6 — 4:30 p.m.
Entertainment: Cello Music with Cameron and Parker Wednesday, June 10 — 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room
RPP Residents’ Birthday Party: Music from Down Home Gospel Tuesday, June 23 — 7:00 p.m. — King’s Room
Hallmark of Caring Program Thursday, June 11 — 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room
Conference Grounds Outing: The Kings Brass Saturday, June 27 — 4:30 p.m.
Guys Night Out: Pizza and Movie Monday, June 15 — 6:00 p.m. — Dining Room RSVP Required
California Travelogue with Jeff Z. Monday, June 29 — 3:00 p.m.
Entertainment: Music with Marty Miller Wednesday, June 17 — 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room
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Chaplain’s Corner Strength
This is a comfort for us as it was a comfort to the people of Israel. We can trust that God will help us in our weaknesses. We are at stages in our lives where hands and knees are weaker. We do pray for knees that will remain steady and strength in our hands as we go through our days. Falls and bumps may be unpleasant for youngsters working on growing, but as seniors they have potential for greater harm. Verse 4 offers hope we can cling to and share with each other in frustrating times of weakness: “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” If your heart is fearful today, please let these words flow over you and settle into your mind. Be strong. Caste fear aside. God will come to help you. Trust God and others to care for you as you manage the weaknesses we experience. Imagine the presence of God coming to you to offer comfort. He comes with greater care and love than a parent or grandparent brings to a child after a weak time in their life. He is there loving and consoling you. We can take great comfort in the future of our lives when we face going to be with Christ when God calls us home. Our faith in Christ gives us assurance that at the time we leave this earth, we can say to each other “Be strong! Your God will come… He will come to save YOU!”
My wife and I are blessed with five grandchildren. We have the opportunity to watch them every week and enjoy our time with them! It is a delight to be a grandparent!
We have more flexible time now than when we were parents to observe them as they grow physically, emotionally and spiritually. Many smiles cross our faces as we hear the comments made as they master language, attempt to move and show the development of their personalities. Our 11-month-old grandson, Levi, reminded me of a passage of Scripture a while ago. He has mastered crawling and is now pulling himself up next to furniture and tables in the living room. He does this repeatedly throughout the afternoons we watch him and his sister. Once standing, he eagerly reaches for unattended papers, games, and coffee cups. The challenge comes when he has been standing for a while and begins to tire. Levi’s legs will give way and down he goes. The day we watched him he experienced a couple of bumps on his head. The tears flowed, the wails came and of course the grandparents came to offer him comfort. The scripture passage that came to mind, as I watched what Levi was experiencing was from Isaiah 35:3-4: “Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way;”
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Sunday Evening Worship
Ministry Update Men of Grace , an enthusiastic men’s choir, enhanced our worship on May third. Their concert afterward was both worshipful and patriotic. It was a joy for the large group that stayed to listen and participate. We look forward to hearing from this group again!
COME JOIN US FOR Sunday Evening Worship
SUNDAYS AT 6:00 P.M. DINING ROOM
Pastors for June 2026: y June 7: Mark Timmer
Pianist: Judy Timmer
Your RPP Worship Committee meets in the dining room a few minutes after the worship service on the second Sunday of each month. You are welcome to join us just to listen or to
y June 14: Gary Spykerman
Pianist: Sue Spykennan y June 21: Scott Van Oostendorp Pianist: Ellen Klynstra y June 28: John Aukema Pianist: Norma Boersen
share a concern or suggestion. Worship Committee Officers: y Chairman: Joe Aubel y Vice Chairwoman: Karin Tutzauer y Treasurer: Shirley Klingenberg y Secretary: Harlan Vanden Einde Other members of the committee are Andy Brink, Mary Dwyer, Lloyd Huls,
Hazel Kuyper, and Norm Weener. Ex officio members are Ellie Aubel and Harley VerBeek.
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Royal Park Place Announcements Macatawa Banking
Macatawa full-service banking on the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the front left office.
• Wednesday, June 3 rd • Wednesday, June 17 th
The Royal Park family extends its heartfelt June birthday greetings to Gladys J., Rose V., Judy G.. Becky M., Phyllis T., Mary K., Grace E., Lou A., Marilyn P., Gene G., Robin D., and Don W.
Knit and Chat with Amy Monday, June 1 st
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.
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PROVIDENCE LIFE SERVICES A Special Day to Honor Outstanding ROYAL PARK PLACE Team Members Hallmark of Caring Congratulations to the below Royal Park Place and Kitchen employees for being nominated for this year’s Hallmark of Caring (over 100 nomination forms were turned in):
• Nancy Beelan • Tammy Bosch • Carrie Fahey • Tom Haveman • Kim Haskill • Tjay Henry • Doug Hoeve • Thelma Hoekman
• Jef Koert • Jamie Kooiker • Diane Kloosterman • Carla Kraker • Kari Kruis • Sarah Laarman • Barb Mayhew
• Linda Schmidt • Laurie Sluiter • Sandra Smith • Joyce Snethen • Paula St. Amant • Joni VanderScheer • Brenda VanDyke • Nathan VandenHeuvel • Natalie Wood • Jeff Zylstra
• David Miller • Angel Moore • Katrina Murphy
• Tim Kamphuis • Jackie Kamps
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