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Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 21, 2024

As Paul winds down his letter to the church in Rome in chapter 16, he offers a commendation of one brave woman and individual greetings to dozens of others.

Pastor Steve presents these exhortations as an inspiration for spiritual intimacy, unity, and relational ministry within Christ's body.

This sermon follows an introduction of and an encouraging update from Chad Clarkson, co-founder and executive director of Houston Church Planting Network.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

John Roskam's Funeral Service at Creekside Church, Saturday, July 20, 2024

Celebrating a Life Well Lived: John Ray Roskam (March 13, 1939 – July 14, 2024)

Officiating: Pastor Steve Smith

Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Music provided by Jennifer Thomas (Soloist) and Karen McFadden (Pianist)

Pallbearers: Silas Thomas, Simeon Thomas, Jacob Roskam, Devon Roskam, Curtis Guyer, Samuel Thomas

Lunch following service

Private burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa

Psalm 16:5-11
Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup;
you make my lot secure.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
nor will you let your faithful[a] one see decay.
You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

"Christians Never Say Goodbye" written by The Nelons
"Jerusalem City of God" written by The Hoppers

John Ray Roskam was born on March 13, 1939 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Albert and Olive (Schneidermann) Roskam. At the age of 14, he trusted the Lord Jesus as his personal Savior. After graduating from Cedar Falls High School in 1957, he “pestered” the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company until they hired him. Starting as a lineman, he would work his way up to supervisor and later course developer over 29 years, moving to Waterloo, Bettendorf, Iowa City, and finally Des Moines.

He joined the US Navy, serving in the Reserves from 1961-1967, with two of those years in active duty.

In 1962 John joined a group from his church in attending a winter retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It was on a toboggan there that he met the love of his life, Ruth Faulkner. Although he had brought several girls in his car, he offered to drive Ruth home to Chicago, saying it was “only 200 miles out of his way”. After a long-distance courtship, they were married on November 27th, 1965. God blessed their marriage with four children: Roger (Lori), Jennifer (Vaughn Thomas), Ryan (Susie) and Jay; grandchildren, Jacob and Devon Roskam; Silas, Tori (Sam) Thoman, Arianna, and Simeon Thomas; and Curtis Guyer. On December 24, 2023 Carolina Thoman was welcomed as their first great-grandchild.

In 1987, John took early retirement but was never idle. He started driving a school bus for Johnston, hired on as a salesman at the new Best Buy, videotaped many events and weddings, gave tractor rides at the Machine Shed Restaurant, and he never stopped collecting and working on telephones. Later, John and Ruth enjoyed traveling and escaping the Iowa winters by heading south.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley Huebert of New Mexico, brother-in-law Dick (Arlene) Faulkner of Wisconsin, and many nieces and nephews.

He went to be with the Lord on the morning of July 14, 2024 after living with Parkinson’s for several years.

Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024 at Creekside Church, 2743 82nd Place, in Urbandale. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the church. A private interment will occur at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Parkinson’s Foundation in loving memory of John.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 14, 2024

"Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles."

Pastor Steve's message from Romans 15:14-33 uncovers two dominant reasons why Paul's ministry and future mission matter for believers then and now.

Steve's message follows announcements by Alan Crim.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 7, 2024

"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors... to build them up. ...so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

From Pastors Steve's message from Romans 15:1-13, believers' (strong and weak in faith) obedience to 2 Christ-empowered imperatives promotes unity, which in turn proclaims God's glory.

Steve's message follows announcements and a baptism service in which Leslie Martinez and Jordan Lamb share powerful personal testimonies of their salvation in Christ.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 30, 2024

God’s love has brought us freedom in Christ—freedom in how we dress, what we drink, or where we go. But a Christian’s love should compel us to in faith limit that freedom when it’s a potential stumbling block for others. Pastor Steve’s message from Romans 14:13-23 shows us 4 guidelines for lovingly limiting our liberty in order to promote unity and maturity in Christ’s body. Steve’s message follows several announcements.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, June 23, 2024

In Christ, we have freedom—but what are believers free to do? From the clothes we wear to the music we sing to the Bible translation we preach from, there's never been a shortage of differing opinions about the “right” and “wrong” way to do church—even among Paul’s first century audience, where Christians disagreed over what to eat and when to worship. From Romans 14:1-12, in light of the fact that God accepts us, owns us, and judges us, Pastor Steve interjects a Biblical perspective on our passing judgment regarding matters of conscience.

Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.