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
Reaching out and making an impact
The invention of YouTube and Social Media allow anyone to become an influencer and famous seemingly overnight. Chip and Joanna Gaines from Fixer Upper made us believe we all can take old things and make … Read More
Which garden am I choosing?
Written by Jolene DeHeer The first garden was filled with the glory of new creation. The Garden of Eden was a place of overwhelming beauty, intimacy, and love. Here two humans enjoyed cherished, unrestricted fellowship … Read More
Youth ministry during the corona virus pandemic
Written by Arek O’Connell During this corona virus pandemic, God has been faithful in challenging me as a youth ministry director. At my church, Hillside Community Church, the ministry directors are currently going through a … Read More
A pastor’s message to other pastors during the coronavirus pandemic
Written by Rev George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South This morning as I listened to historian Doris Goodwin reflect on the need for strong, assuring leadership in times like these, the need … Read More
