Lord, I pray that my kids (grandkids) will develop an eternal perspective and purpose, not an earthly one. Help them to see life–and every challenge–through Your eyes, eager and unafraid to share with others the good news of Jesus wherever they go. I pray that they will set their minds on things above, not just what’s going on here, and that they will be rooted and grounded in Your love. I pray they will come to understand the extent of Your own love for them–that it surpasses all the head knowledge they will acquire in school. I pray they will be filled up with You from morning ’til night.
A Daily Prayer for Protection
As I step into this new day, I humbly place myself under Your loving care. Surround me with Your shielding presence and let Your grace be my armor. Guide my steps and lead me along paths of righteousness.
Keep me safe from the unforeseen dangers of the day and guard my mind against negative thoughts. As I interact with others, let me be a beacon of Your love and peace, reflecting Your goodness in all that I do.
I entrust my loved ones into Your hands, knowing that Your watchful eyes are upon them too. As the shepherd watches over his flock, watch over us, protecting us from harm and leading us away from the snares of the enemy.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Prayer for the Protection and Safety of Family
Lord, I pray Your emotional, physical, and spiritual protection over my kids (grandkids). Keep evil far from them, and help them to trust You as their refuge and strength. I pray You will guard their minds from harmful instruction, and grant them discernment to recognize truth. I pray You will make them strong and courageous in the presence of danger, recognizing that You have overcome and will set right all injustice and wrong one day. Help them to find rest in Your shadow, as they live in the spiritual shelter You provide for them. Let them know that the only safe place is in Jesus, and that their home on earth is only temporary.
In Loving Memory of Chase Hosang
"In Memory of my Beloved Pet
You were more than just a pet, you were a friend,
A companion and confidant until the end.
You brought me joy and laughter and a sense of peace,
A love that will forever, never cease.
You taught me about loyalty, and how to be true,
And now that you're gone, my heart is blue.
But I'll always remember the love we shared,
And know that you'll be waiting when I get there."
Oct 11 2012 – Dec 9 2024
The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old, frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
David Turner Fund Raiser

Helping David recover with new challenges.
David Turner was in a tragic accident on 10/17/24 while he was out of state in Gilbert, Louisiana.. Davids accident left him fighting for his life and left him paralyzed from the waist down.
David is still recovering in the hospital in Louisiana with is wife Ashley by his side after a tragic accident. He’s very lucky to be alive but he’s not out of the woods yet.
Paralyzed from the waist down. What would you do if you could no longer walk, dance, ride a bike, need assistance with everyday needs that we all take for granted?
Went down to the Eagles in Walled Lake and helped raise some funds so David can come home.
In Loving Memory of Juliette M. Laham
5/19/1971 – Thursday May 23, 2024

Remember all those happy days, those times she called our own
In all those well-loved places where you now grieve alone.
And those small endearing gestures, which you thought you knew so well,
Are fading, as time passes, with her words, her kiss, her smell.
But then there is that moment, that time within the day,
When you feel she is beside you in that old familiar way.
But as you turn to see her smile or receive a tender touch,
There's only a dark shadow of the one you loved so much.
And tears begin to fall in that hole of deep despair,
And memories overwhelm you - more than your heart can bear.
As you remember her gentle grace and her love so soft but strong,
Your heart will simply miss a beat as you miss her life, her song.
You want to rewind the clock and say how much you care;
You want to silence the talk that she's not there to share.
But you smile and chat amiably to family and friends
And hope they do not notice your world is at an end.
But she knows that you will carry on because she told you true
That if she had to choose again, she would still choose you.
Rev. Dennis Hosang
Minister
Juliette (Julie) M. Laham passed away suddenly Thursday May 23, 2024. She is survived by her two sons William and Matthew and their father and Julie’s husband Geoff Laham; her mother Jenine L. Bourdon, father Don Bourdon, brother David (Erica Davis) Bourdon, sisters Nancy (Andre) LeBoeuf, Anne Bourdon, nieces and nephews Brady, Gwen, Jack, Claire, Max and Lucy. Julie is also survived by her former in-laws Larry and Mary Laham, sister-in-law Courtenay (Doug) Oosterman and their children Whit and Rehn.
Known as Aunt JuJu, she loved gardening listening to music of all genres and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held Tuesday May 28th from 4 to 7pm at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 4291 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
In Loving Memory of Jeanne Lucille Haslock
December 13, 1940 – February 8, 2024

I still say I Love You,
But now there's no reply.
I always feel your presence
As if you never left my side.
I remember your comforting voice.
Now there's not a sound.
Only echoes from the past
Follow me around.
You're always by my side,
But I can't hold your hand.
The reason why God took you
I find hard to understand.
Summer days seem much shorter.
Dark nights just linger on.
Dreams turn into nightmares
When the one you love has gone.
But real love never fades.
It still burns like the sun.
Although they're far away,
Those memories go on and on.
Her spirit will never die
It shines like the stars.
I know you're sleeping in heaven,
But you're living in my heart.
Rev. Dennis Hosang
Minister
We are sad to announce that on February 8, 2024, at the age of 83, Jeanne Haslock (Clarkston, Michigan) passed away. She is survived by her son Michael L Haslock and her daughter Lori A Haslock as well as her husband William M Haslock.
Burial: Lakeview Cemetery
Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jeanne Haslock to pay them a last tribute.
In Loving Memory of Steve Hubbard

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Dec 3 2023
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jowett Family Funeral Home – Benzonia from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7, 2023.
Stephan “Steve” Hubbard, of Frankfort, took his last ride Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Steve was never scared to take on new opportunities and did everything with honesty and integrity. He was the owner of Bayshore Tire and Auto in Elberta and then opening in Frankfort. He was clever and filled to the brim with knowledge gained through all his life experiences: he could fix or build anything. He has strong values and is well-liked by everyone, mostly due to his positive energy.
His life was a testament to the power of joy, resilience, and the enduring strength of family bonds. He was a man who knew the value of a good laugh, the thrill of winter sports, and the importance of quiet moments of peace. Steve was a private person, but also very witty and fun! He had a passion for riding snowmobiles some would say he was as happy as a 6-year-old on Christmas morning, when he was riding his shiny red machine.
He leaves in his snow dust his wife Meg Hubbard, sons Robert Hubbard and Devin Poynor, grandson Clayton Poynor, parents Colleen (Steve) Hubbard, Bernard Stephan (Lenore) Hubbard, brothers Jason (Robyn) Ludy, Michael (Laura) Hubbard. nieces and nephews: Rebecca, Calvin, Conner, Rosie, Isabelle, Stanley with countless more nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles from the Hubbard, Anderson, Dixon, and Reed Families.
A service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday December 15th at the Benzie Central High School Auditorium. Friends and family are welcome to visit starting at 12:00 pm.
Benzie Central High School 9222 Homestead Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616
In Loving Memory of Joyce Ethelee Lehman

I sit alone now in the darkness of despair.
I cry my silent tears.
My heart is broken into a million tiny pieces.
The silence is deafening to my ears.
The darkness frightens me.
The shadows climb the wall.
I hear footsteps walking,
Passing through the hall.
The loneliness surrounds me;
It takes my breath away.
This is the pattern of my life
Since that awful, dreadful day.
Without a clue,
Without a hint
Of what was yet to be,
God called you home
To be with him
And took you away from me.
I walk, I talk. I carry on
When the sun pokes out its head,
But when darkness falls
And evening comes,
I cannot go to bed.
For this is when I miss you most of all.
When I curl into a little ball
And cry those silent tears.
Watching the shadows
And missing you.
Rev. Dennis Hosang
Minister
Lehman, Joyce Ethelee (Rauschert) of Davison, MI, age 84, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 1pm Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church found at 706 West Flint Street, Davison, MI 48423. Pastor Todd I. Frusti officiating.
Private interment in Flint Memorial Park Cemetary; The family will receive visitors 4-8PM Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Allen Funeral Home located at 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 12-1 pm Thursday June 22 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Outreach East, in Joyce’s memory.
Joyce was born in Flint, MI on April 13, 1939, daugther of the late Edwin and Arlene (Nitschke) Rauschert. She married Donald Lehman on August 12, 1961 in Flint, MI. Joyce earned a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Joyce retired from Davison Community Schools as a special education teacher in 1971 after 8 years of service. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Soroptimist Club, Trinity Women, Trinity Quilting Group, Trinity Sunday School, MOPS, a cub scout leader, Outreach East and coordinator for YFU (Youth for Understanding). Joyce enjoyed quilting, reading and cooking. She loved taking care of all animals and loved helping young children. Joyce and Don traveled this world and hosted 8 exchange students from different parts of the world. Her door was always open to anyone who needed a kind word, encourgement, a laugh and love.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Don Lehman; 2 sonss, John (Kristina) Lehman and Paul Lehman; 2 grandchildren, Mike Lehman and mason Lehman; many other loving family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Arlene Rauschert.
Islam
Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in Arabia in the early 7th century. The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God”.
Beliefs
- Muslims believe in one God, known as Allah in Arabic
- Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet of God
- Muslims believe that the Quran is the word of God, revealed to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel
- Muslims believe that the universe is orderly and has inherent laws of behavior
- Muslims believe in a day of judgment and life after death
Practices
- Muslims pray five times a day
- Muslims attend community worship on Fridays at a mosque
- Muslims observe the Five Pillars of Islam, which include:
- Shahadah: The declaration of faith in God and Muhammad
- Salah: Prayer
- Zakat: Charity
- Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
- Sawm: Fasting
- Muslims are expected to dress and behave modestly
Holy places The Kaaba shrine in Mecca, The Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, and The Prophet Muhammad’s mosque in Medina.
Importance
- Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, with an estimated 1.9 billion followers
- Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world