We want to begin by reiterating our gratitude to Classis Grand Rapids South New Church Development Team for supporting Monroe Community Church (MCC) in this time of growth and staff expansion. Of course, covid could … Read More
We had to completely rethink our approach to doing Alpha
When covid struck we were in the middle of our first ever Alpha Course on the campus of a local College. As you can imagine the impact of the virus was completely disruptive to a ministry that … Read More
Heaping burning coals
Scripture – Romans 12: 1,2 & 17-20 Reflection – George Vink The first “Graffiti Board” as a place to express oneself that I saw was at the 1971 Urbana Conference. It read, “The problem with … Read More
Until Then…
Scripture Reading: Acts 1: 6-11 Reflection: by Rev. George Vink Luke recounts the disciples’ lack of understanding. Jesus responded to their question stating simply, “It’s not for you to know…,” following it with a promise … Read More
Shalom at The DOCK
Written by Pastor Craig Van Hill Shalom. Whether we know it or not we are all longing for shalom, and it is even more evident now than it was just a few months ago. Our … Read More
When and Through
Written by Jolene DeHeer One of the things I have noticed during this time of dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic, is that scripture passages I have read hundreds of times before, have studied and … Read More
Life and death in the light of “He is risen!”
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
