Faith, religion, and spirituality in the village of Lake Odessa, Michigan are the focus of this portion of our guide.
According to a recent survey, the religion most commonly cited by residents of Lake Odessa is Catholicism, by far. The Catholics are followed distantly by the Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Pentecostals, Mormons, Baptists, and Episcopalians, although nearly seven percent of religious respondents cited an affiliation with a Christian denomination that was not part of this survey, or with various non-denominational churches. No other religions were cited by even one-tenth of one percent of respondents.
Nevertheless, online resources representing places of worship or ministries in Lake Odessa are appropriate topics for this category regardless of the particular denomination or religion.
Informational sites focused on faith, religion, and spirituality in the village are also suitable for this category. There are various definitions and understandings as to the meanings of these terms but, since Christianity is the primary religion within the village, we will offer definitions from the Christian perspective.
In Christianity, faith is generally understood to refer to a strong belief, faith, and obedience to God as revealed in Jesus Christ. Faith is also the means of salvation and eternal life, according to passages in the New Testament.
Religion is a reference to a particular system of faith and worship. Examples include Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and others. Beneath these, further categories of religion may be known as denominations, traditions, or movements.
Spirituality is a term whose definitions have changed considerably over the years. In general terms, spirituality is related to a worldview or considerations of a purpose in life. The Christian perspective to Christianity is related to living the Christian life and, in particular, the work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian experience.
Recommended Resources
The independent, fundamental, Baptist congregation holds that the King James Bible is accurate and reliable. Its beliefs are outlined on its site, which includes its understandings on being a Christian, an introduction to the pastor, and an introduction to the church for those who may be attending for the first time. The location of the Lake Odessa, Michigan church is given, and schedules, along with a calendar of programs and events are included. An audio archive of recent sermons is available.
https://faithlakeodessa.org/
The congregation meets at its facilities on Sixth Avenue in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Office hours, a phone number, and an email address are posted on the site, which includes a mission statement, and a statement of purpose. Other resources include an archive of church bulletins, a calendar of upcoming programs and events, and an archive of past sermons, which may be downloaded in MP4 format. Special events are highlighted on the site, with days and hours, and announcements are posted.
http://www.harvestcrc.com/
Serving Lake Odessa, Michigan, and the surrounding community, the congregation meets at its facilities on North Jordan Lake Road in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Directions, a phone number, and email address are provided, along with an overview of its ministries, groups, and missions, weekly schedules, church bulletins, weekly announcements, and a calendar of events. Other resources include the church's leadership and staff, a statement of beliefs, and an audio archive of past sermons.
https://www.outreachcc.com/
St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church
Located on Jordan Lake Street, the Lake Odessa, Michigan parish is in the Grand Rapids Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church. Mass schedules are published on the site, along with its liturgical ministries, and sacraments. Also included are wedding and funeral planning guides, such as general requirements and documents, as well as its faith formation and leadership formation programs, youth ministries, retreats, and other ministries. Photos of its family center are posted.
https://www.stedwardslakeodessa.org/
The congregation began in 2007 as a small gathering of family members and friends who met in homes until 2009, when a church building was acquired. Located on West Musgrove Highway in Lake Odessa, Michigan, directions are presented on the site, along with a schedule of weekly services, announcements of upcoming programs and activities, as well as its programs of Bible study and Bible readings. Contributions and tithing to the church may be made online.
https://theupperroommichigan.com/
