WED OCT 21 Please register by completing the form below. Golfing begins at 2:45 PM. If the golf pro is available, an optional clinic is available if three or more people preregister by the Sunday prior to the event. Dinner & Bible Study begin at 5:30 PM. Pastor Dirk is leading us in Bible studies. For more information on this ministry, please visit our Golfing for God web page. Scroll down to see more photos, awards and results.
Recent participant said, “So much fun building relationship with fellow members of our Roser family.” We so appreciate Dirk’s leading our Bible study. All welcome to our next outing October 21!
Future Events: OCT 21, NOV 4, DEC 2, DEC 9
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Congratulations to the g4G winners:
2026
September 2 – Our two Roser golf teams enjoyed the scramble golf on IMG’s front 9; however, storms interrupted, & they were able to play only 5 holes: (1) Rick Maddox, Mike Pescitelli, & Jim Webb; & (2) Michelle Laade & friend Darren: Dirk led our Bible study well; he noted that the Book of Revelations relates to our Christian life.
August 12 – Our Roser golf team enjoyed the scramble golf on IMG’s front 9: Dick Gilmore, Mike Pescitelli, Ron Vandeman, & Jim Webb. The team also excelled in obtaining the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award, w/ total of 11 putts. Pastor Dirk led us very well in our study of “Reengaged,” from Jonah 3:1-5.
July 1 – Again, in spite of stormy weather, our 2 Roser golf teams enjoyed the shortened golf rounds. Team 1 won with 4.1 average score per hole: Dick Gilmore, Mike Pescitelli, Ron Vandeman, & Jim Webb. Both teams tied for the win of the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award, w/ average of 1.8 putts per hole – Team 1; & Team 2: Michele Laade & daughter Emma, Rick Maddox & Tres Maddox. Pastor Dirk led us very well in the study of Christ, the Fulness, from Colossians 2:6-12.
June 10 – Our 2 Roser golf teams enjoyed the golf rounds and played exceedingly well! However, both teams were rained out – after 3 holes (Team 1) & 5 holes (Team 2). We will try again for our next planned round in July. Fortunately, Pastor Dirk led us in Colossians I: 9-14 Bible study, for which we had very much discussion & interest.
May 20 – Team 1 won first place in scramble golf, & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award: Rick Maddox & Tres Maddox.
May 6 – Our group thoroughly discussed Dirk’s recent sermon topic from Joshua, “Crossing the Line.” Teams 2 & 3 of our three golf teams had tied for first place in scramble golf; Team 2: Mark Hanson, Leo Hanson, Mary Horton & Kelsey; Team 3: Scott Isherwood, Jack Isherwood, Rick Maddox & Trey Maddox. Teams 1 & 2 had tied to win the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award; Team 1: Dick Gilmore, Jim Webb, Bob O’Keef & Ron Vandeman; See Team 2 above.
April 15 – Our group discussed Dirk’s recent sermon topic “Embracing the Challenge,” a leadership position for which Joshua had been preparing for some time. Our friend Allan Gilchrist had recently passed away; we recognized his past support to our Roser g4G events. Team 2 of our three golf teams had won first place in scramble golf: John Colon, Scott Isherwood, Steve & Mary Jane Vasco. Team 3 had won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award: Andy DeVries, Mark Hanson & Mary Horton.
April 1 – Relative to Roser’s recent most excellently presented Palm Sunday Cantata, “Come Touch the Robe,” our group discussed the story of the woman who touched Christ’s robe. We left with a renewed faith in God’s plan for our life and living our lives by faith. Team 5 of our five golf teams had won first place in scramble golf: Keary Bakita, Andy DeVries, Larry Bialk & Mark Nelson. Team 4 had won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Michele Laade, Bill Sanderson, Mary Jane Vasko & Steve Vasko.
March 18 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “Live Like Our Effort Matters,” after dinner our group participated in a riveting discussion about the five talents, from Matthew 25: 14-18. Team 2 won first place in scramble golf: Larry Bialk, Scott Isherwood, Steve & Mary Jane Vasko. Team 2 also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award.
March 4 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “Remember How it Ends,” after dinner our group enjoyed discussion of Matthew 24: 36-42. Team 2 won first place in scramble golf: Gary Eisnor, Jean & Ed Pritchard, & Bill Sanderson. Team 2 also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award.
February 11 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “Our Debts,” after dinner our group enjoyed discussion of Matthew 6: 12-15. Team 2 won first place in scramble golf: Josh Bernet, Kathleen Eskew, Mick Eskew & Mark Hanson. Team 1 won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Steve Lewis, Yolanda Lewis, Dan Smith & Susan Smith.
February 4 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “Our Bread,” after dinner our group enjoyed discussion of Matthew 6:11, & Exodus 16: 1-5. Teams 1 & 5 had tied for first place in scramble golf: Team 1: Gary Eisnor, Bob Gilbert, Mary Jane Vasco & Steve Vasco; & Team 5: Scott Isherwood, Michele Laade, Mark Nelson & Bill Sanderson. Team 5 also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award.
January 21 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “Your Kingdom,” after dinner our group discussed Isaiah 9, 6-7. We began our outing’s golf & fellowship at IMG with 19 golfers. Team 2 of our five golf teams had won first place in scramble golf, scoring 5 under par; & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award w/ only 8 putts: Gary Eisner, Scott Isherwood, Michele Laade & Bill Sanderson.
January 14 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “Your Name,” after dinner our group discussed Exodus 3, 13-14. Team 2 of our three golf teams had won first place in scramble golf, & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Mark Hanson, Mary Horton, Ed & Jean Pritchard.
2025
December 3 – Led by Andy DeVries, we had an inspired discussion comparing the work of Ezra in rebuilding the church, and compared that to the rejuvenation of our Roser Church. Team 2 of our three golf teams tied with Team 3 for first place in scramble golf: Team 2: Andy DeVries, Scott Isherwood, & Rick Maddox; Team 3: Beth & Josh Bernet, Mark Hanson, & Mary Horton. Team 2 also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award. Team 1 made a chip-in birdie on Hole 8: Betsy Grundy & Ron Vandeman.
November 5 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “Moving with God,” after dinner our group discussed Ezra 1: 1-4. Team 2 of our two golf teams won first place in scramble golf: Bob Gilbert, Rick Maddox, Steve & Mary Jane Vasko. Team 1 won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Betsy Grundy, Scott Isherwood, Ron Vandeman & Randy Zion.
October 1 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “In the Beginning,” after dinner our group discussed John 1:1-5. Team 2 of our two golf teams won first place in scramble golf: Keary Bakita and Andy DeVries. Team 1 tied Team 2, in sharing the winning of Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Betsy Grundy, Cindy Lane, Rick Maddox & Ron Vandeman.
September 10 – Our Team 1 played well in scramble golf & in the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award competition: Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox, Ron Vandeman & Randy Zion.
August 13 – Our Team 1 played well in scramble golf & in the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award competition: Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox & Ron Vandeman.
July 9 – Our Team 1 played well in scramble golf & in the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Betsy Grundy, Michele Laad, Rick Maddox & Ron Vandeman.
June 18 – Team 2 of our two golf teams won first place in scramble golf, & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Josh Bernet, Mark Hanson & Mary Horton.
May 14 – Relative to Dirk’s Sunday sermon topic, “Mary’s Prayer,” after dinner our group discussed Luke 1: 46-55. We also prayed for two of our g4G people. Team 1 of our two golf teams won first place in scramble golf, & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox, Ron Vandeman & Randy Zion. In addition, Team 2 made zero putts on Hole 5: Mark & Lynn Turnbow.
April 30 – After dinner Pastor Dirk helpfully led our group discussion relative to his Sunday “Easter – Next Steps” sermon topic, from Matthew 28: 18-20. Team 2 of our two golf teams won first place in scramble golf: Scott Isherwood, Rick Maddox, Steve Walter & Randy Zion. Team 2 also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award.
March 19 – After dinner Pastor Dirk helpfully led our group discussion relative to his Sunday “A New Kingdom” sermon topic, “A New Power,” Acts 13: 4-12. Team 1 of our four golf teams won first place in scramble golf & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Gary Eisnor, Scott Isherwood, Dave McCollum, & Randy Zion.
March 5 – After dinner Pastor Dirk helpfully led our group discussion relative to his Sunday “A New Kingdom” sermon from Acts 12: 19b-24. Teams 2 & 3 of our four golf teams tied for first place in scramble golf; Team 2: Steve Drum, Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox & Ron Vandeman; Team 3: Gary Eisnor, Scott Isherwood, & Steve & Yolanda Lewis. Team 4 won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award: Jerry Harmeyer, Tim Johnson, & Steve & Mary Jane Vasko.
February 12 – After dinner Pastor Dirk helpfully led our group discussion relative to his Sunday “When We Reach the End” sermon from 2 Kings 2: 7-12. The first of our four golf teams, Gary Eisnor, Ron Engstrom and Tim Johnson, had won first place in scramble golf. Our second team, Rick Maddox, Mary Jane Vasko and Steve Vasco, won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award!
January 8 – After dinner Pastor Dirk helpfully led group discussion relative to his Sunday “When God Decides” sermon, “When Resources are Scarce,” 1 Kings 17:1-6. One of our two golf teams, Gary Eisnor & Mick & Kathleen Eskew, had won first place in scramble golf. Our other team, Steve Drum, Rick Maddox, & Ron Vandeman, had won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award. Betsy Grundy had driven additional cart to transport Pastor Dirk while he enjoyed observing our golfing activity this time; we greatly appreciate Dirk’s giving the time & support to our events.
2024
December 4 – After dinner Pastor Dirk helpfully led our group discussion relative to his Sunday “I Am” sermon from John 15: 1-8. The first of our two golf teams, Gary Eisnor, Mick & Kathleen Eskew, & Scott Isherwood, had won first place in scramble golf, & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award. Our second team, Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox, Tres Maddox, & Ron Vandeman, had a very close second place to win the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award!
November 13 – After dinner Pastor Dirk helpfully led our group discussion relative to his Sunday “I Am” sermon from John 10: 11-16. The first of our two golf teams, Scott Isherwood, Rick Maddox, Mary Jane & Steve Vasko, had won first place in scramble golf. Our second team, Betsy Grundy, Kim Simpson, Ron Vandeman, & Sarah, won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award.
June 5 – After dinner Pastor Dirk led our group discussion relative to his Sunday sermon from Acts 10: 14-33. We each considered our own definitions of humility; how a person can be both humble and courageous; and noted how Cornelius and Peter communicated, yet while experiencing their own distinctive religious and cultural lines. The first of our two golf teams, Rick Maddox & Dan Saia, won first place in scramble golf, and also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award.
May 15 – (Rain predictions for this event had actually removed our chances of golf prior to the dinner.) After dinner Pastor Dirk led our group discussion relative to his Sunday sermon from Ecclesiastes 3:18-22. We discussed the value of enjoying our work, accomplishing meaningful tasks.
May 1 – After dinner Pastor Dirk led our group discussion relative to his Sunday sermon from Ecclesiastes 3:1, “…a time for everything.” Golf team of Andy deVries, Keary Bakita & Dan Saia won first place in scramble golf. The team of Scott Isherwood, Rick Maddox & Randy Zion won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award.
April 10 – After dinner Pastor Dirk led us relative to his Sunday sermon, which kept all of our attention focused on what’s relevant in our lives. Our golf teams had battled high winds as best they could. All teams tied for first place in scramble golf. Team 1: Steve Drum, Betsy Grundy, Ron Vandeman & Ron Woeste won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award.
March 20 – After dinner Pastor Dirk led us in discussion of the Acts 9 Peter and Dorcas experience, which had led all over Joppa to many people believing in the Lord. Our golf Team 1: Rick Maddox, Mark Hanson & Mark Nelson had won lowest strokes, & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award.
March 6 – After dinner, Pastor Dirk led us in an engaging discussion of Saul & his response to Christ’s command on the Road to Damascus. Our golf teams had battled the elements. Team 3: Keary Bakita, Andy DeVries & Hubie Rattin had won by 1 stroke, & also won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award.
February 21 – Pastor Dirk led a spirited discussion on the previous week’s sermon topic about what defines greatness. Golf Team 4: Andy DeVries & Keary Bakita had won with lowest score. Team 3: Steve Drum, Gary Eisnor & Ron Woeste had lowest putts, winning the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award.
February 7 – Pastor Dirk led us in stimulating conversation, relative to Lessons from King David on creating a binding vow. We enjoyed a good meal while watching glorious sunset. Golf Team 2: Gary Eisnor, Mick Eskew, Scott Isherwood & Mark Nelson had won with lowest score. Their team tied for lowest putts with Team 1: Kathleen Eskew, Bill Sanderson, Susan Smith & Stephen Vasco; both teams won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award, with Team 2 having made 1 chip-in. Allan Gilchrist is a member of Roser Church who played golf at g4G events for over 7 years, beginning on Day One of this continuing ministry.
January 17 – Pastor Dirk led us in stimulating conversation about the spirit of God within us, as we enjoyed good meal while watching glorious sunset. Team of Andy DeVries, Ed Huizinga, Steve & Yolanda Lewis had won with lowest score. Team of Mary Horton, Mark Hanson, Rick Maddox, & Bill Sanderson had won Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection Award, including 3 one-putts, & 2 chip-ins.
January 3 – Team of Steve & Yolanda Lewis had lowest score. Per Allan Gilchrist Putting Perfection: Team 2 made putt-in for Birdie on final hole.
2023
December 6 – Team 1a tied Team 1b for lowest score:
–Team 1a = Kathleen & Mick Eskew, Mark Hanson & Rick Maddox;
–Team 1b = Andy DeVries, Betsy Grundy, Ed Huizinga & Ron Vandeman;
–Allan Gilchrist Team Putting Awards: 1a Rick Maddox; 1b Andy DeVries.
November 8: Betsy Grundy, Greg Schmalhofer & Ron Vandeman shot lowest score. Randy Zion of Team 1, & Greg Schmalhofer of Team 2, won the Allan Gilchrist Team Putting Award!
October 11: Betsy Grundy, Mark Hanson, Rick Maddox & Ron Vandeman shot low score. Rick Maddox won the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award!
September 13: Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox, Ron Vandeman & Randy Zion shot low score. This team shared the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award, & Randy Zion’s hole 3 performance won the Superlative award!
August 23: Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox & Ron Vandeman shot low score. This time Allan Gilchrist Putting Award was shared by Rick M. & Ron V.
June 21: Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox, Ron Vandeman & Randy Zion shot low score until thunderstorm exit following #5. This time Allan Gilchrist Putting Award was shared by Betsy G., Rick M. & Randy Z., as dutifully recorded by Ron V.
June 7: Ron Engstrom, Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox & Ron Vandeman shot low score. This time the Allan Gilchrist Putting Award was won by Betsy Grundy.
May 3: Andy DeVries, Rick Maddox, Betsy Grundy & Ron Vandeman shot low score.
April 19: Andy DeVries, Rick Maddox, Bill Sanderson & Randy Zion shot low score.
March 15: Larry Bell, Ron Engstrom, Dan Flumer & Tim Johnson on March 15 shot low score.
March 1: Steve Drum, Bill Sanderson, Ron Vandeman & Ron Woeste shot low score.
February 15: The team of Timothy Bleach, Kathleen Geist-Eskew, Mick Eskew, & Mark Nelson.
February 1: Timothy Bleach, Kathleen Geist-Eskew, Mick Eskew & Mark Nelson shot low score.
January 18: Keary Bakita, Steve and Yo Lewis & Andy DeVries shot low score.
January 4: Steve and Yolanda Lewis & Andy DeVries shot low score.
2022
December 7: Outstanding team results this time were produced by Andy DeVries, Randy Hart & Tim Johnson.
November 2: Winning Team was Rick Maddox, Ron Vandeman, Randy Zion.
October 12: Winning Team was Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox, Ron Vandeman, Randy Zion.
September 14: Rick Maddox singlehandedly conquered the IMG front 9 in spite of rain predictions!
August 10: Rick Maddox, Tres Maddox, Ron Vandeman & Randy Zion
July 13: Until July storm ended their round on hole #6, Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox, Tres Maddox & Ron Vandeman played a quite admirable round!
June 15: Betsy Grundy, Rick Maddox, Tres Maddox, Ron Vandeman
May 11: Rick & Tres Maddox
May 4: Andy DeVries and Rick Maddox
April 20: Keary Bakita, Andy DeVries, Ron Engstrom & Steve Lewis
March 16: Andy DeVries, Rick Maddox and Dave Zondervan
March 9: Ron Engstrom, Dan Flumer, Tim Johnson & Tim Schilling
February 16: Andy DeVries, David Hawley, Bruce Nikkel and Dave Zondervan
February 2: Dan Flumer, Tim Johnson & Tim Schilling
January 19: Kerry Bakita, Ron Engstrom, Dan Smith & Randy Zion.
Thanks to Andy DeVries for the cover photo from January 21, 2026 and most of the other photos posted.