Written by Jolene DeHeer Classis Prayer Coordinator Have you ever felt you just don’t know what to pray? Whenever I find myself in those places of not knowing what to say, I have discovered that … Read More
New Church Development in Classis Grand Rapids South
When the chair of New Church Development, Rev. David Struyk, invites the pastors of our Grand Rapids South Classis to a ‘free” luncheon, it’s more of a summons one cannot wisely dismiss. It’s an opportunity … Read More
Jolene DeHeer Installed as Classis Prayer Coordinator
My name is Jolene DeHeer and I have the blessing and honor of being the new Prayer Coordinator for Classis Grand Rapids South. I am deeply humbled by this privilege and am eager to support … Read More
Pray for One Another
Written by Jolene DeHeer, Classis Prayer Coordinator If COVID has shown us anything, it has shown us the need we have to live in community and to feel connected within our personal families as well … Read More
Classis Wide Worship Service
Reformation Day 2021 was celebrated by Classis Grand Rapids South in a most appropriate manner. An enthusiastic representation of its members gathered for worship at Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church. There was a sense of excitement! … Read More
A “juvenile lifer” and incarcerated at age 16
Some recent positive stories from 70×7 Life Recovery: Robert was a “juvenile lifer” and incarcerated at age 16. Due to a 2021 Supreme Court ruling, his life sentence was overturned and after spending 44 years … Read More
Our best story is about Grace
Monroe Community Church (MCC) has seen God’s hand in several ways. We were able to move into our new ministry space. How we were able to manage a capital campaign during Covid still amazes us. … Read More
Helped launch Alpha in over 15 churches
Our Alpha Ministry at Monroe Community Church continues online. We look forward to returning to in-person Alpha in the fall of 2022. You might think that online Alpha would be less attractive, we certainly were … Read More
Developed a discipling relationship
A year ago, I was introduced to a lady who was a first time visitor to our church. She was in a very dark spot at the time-searching for answers and wanting to improve her … Read More
Being part of what God is doing
The other day, while working on details for a team meeting, I (Dave) received a text from someone interested in City Hope GR. They told me how grateful and excited they are about being part … Read More
