Written by Jolene DeHeer Keeping a good healthy balance in life is difficult at the best of times. At this point in history, we are not living in the best of times. The coronavirus pandemic … Read More
I’m a Recovering Martha
Written by Natalie Hart As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at … Read More
All Abilities Church Plant Spring Update 2020
Description of Ministry: Developing the ministry network through churches, para-church organizations, individuals and families. Additional planning stages now in process with Rev. Jim Boer (Monroe Community Church). This year also includes special needs interviewing and … Read More
The gift of presence
Written by Jolene DeHeer Through the Valentine holiday people expressed their love through cards, flowers, candy, jewelry, etc. These gestures of love and affection make the receiver feel accepted and valued as well as loved. … Read More
Day 1 – Ash Wednesday
OneFaithManyFaces · Ash Wednesday 2021 Read Scripture Passage And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I … Read More
5 things I have learned on how to stay healthy as a youth leader
Written by Arek O’Connel A full-time youth pastor in the Grand Rapids, MI area I’ve been in full-time youth ministry for eight years and much of that time has been a steep learning curve for … Read More
A Coffee and Conversations Sunday Series
Once or twice a year Discovery Church hosts Coffee & Conversations (C&C) on Sunday mornings before worship. For 4-6 consecutive weeks a continental breakfast is served and then people are invited to join round table … Read More
Establishing a safe and loving home for her children
“Alyssa”, a mom of two boys and survivor of domestic violence was referred to VIS for support and assistance as she began rebuilding her life. Throughout 2019, VIS, in partnership with agencies and churches, was … Read More
God has been restoring me
“Throughout the last decade… God has been restoring my emotional, spiritual, and physical health on a journey towards wholeness in Him. This has brought me to new depths with the Lord that I didn’t even … Read More
