Written by Rev. George Vink Classis Grand Rapids South Regional Pastor The changing statistics scream the facts. We live in a world in which death is not an abstraction, but a tearful reality. We’re laying … Read More
Thomas presented his doubt
Written by Arek O’Connell For as long as I can remember I’ve been a skeptical person. Doubt, in any arena, is not foreign to me. I was ‘that kid’ in elementary school and in the … Read More
He confessed his sins of bitterness and hatred
Mr. M used to live around Community CRC but moved back to his mother’s house in Black Hills neighborhood last year. When he lived around our church, he attended Community Church regularly except Sundays when … Read More
Opportunity to help the needy
“Hello VIS Staff, I am just calling because I want you to know that I really, really appreciate the work that you do within our community. I am grateful that I know you, so that … Read More
Monroe Community Church recognized as a Hub Church
Our Winter Alpha has just concluded. We, Monroe Community Church (MCC), decided to try something new with this Alpha and we hosted it on the campus of a local college. We had 9 students attend, … Read More
Silent Saturday
Written by Jolene DeHeer (Written Saturday, April 11 2020. Published, April 13, 2020) I am writing this blog on the day we tend to skip over during Holy Week. Thursday many participated in Tenebrae services … Read More
A Still Sabbath
Written by George Vink Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South Recently, upon my wife’s urging, I’ve been writing the story of my life. I’ve entitled it, “My Journey,” but maybe should change it to, … Read More
The Father’s Work
Written by George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South Have you ever wondered what language Jesus spoke as a child? It was likely a form of Aramaic/Hebrew. What were his first words? Playing … Read More
I stay here because of the love
“I was so welcome here and I love the way they bring the message at Monroe Community Church, instead of being just thrown at me, it was taught to me and it made me want … Read More
Weekly check-ins on their health, feelings, and their reading
Our in-school and after-school programs were successfully running when the schools were closed due to the Corona Virus. We provide in-school and after school literacy programming for K-5th graders by hiring certified teachers to provide … Read More