Written by Rev. George Vink After over forty years of being behind the pulpit, regular pew seating takes some mental adjusting. Do I come to worship with an expectation that my pastor has done his … Read More
He is holding on and He will keep holding on
Written by Jolene DeHeer Do you ever have those moments when you are struck with a new, deeper understanding of some aspect of God’s character? I’m talking about those times that take your breath away … Read More
God who loves to uncover His stories of redeeming Grace
SW Community Church (church plant): Spring ministry update Praise God that we have had a small group of young men from the neighborhood coming around consistently on Sundays. We do make sure that they are … Read More
Building a new life – 70×7 Life Recovery
New Outlook, New Life After spending years in the federal and state corrections system, Marilyn was looking forward to her new life upon release. But instead, she dealt with discouragement and disappointment. She just couldn’t … Read More
Suddenly grew to 70 students
It has been a year since Providence Church continued our growing partnership with Glenwood Elementary school through Hand2hand. Last year we were able to finish the school year providing food for 20 students over the … Read More
Furnace of Adversity
Written by Jolene DeHeer A number of years ago my husband spoke at a medical conference in Barcelona, Spain. We both fell in love with this beautiful city, its people, its culture, and (of course) … Read More
Fled the oppression of the M13 gang in Honduras
ROOSEVELT PARK MINISTRIES: Building bridges across cultures and languages Laura, a Honduran girl of 18 years, fled the oppression of the M13 gang in Honduras, was granted asylum at the border, and is now living … Read More
What was lacking in the sufferings of Christ?
Written by Rev. George Vink “Holy Week” or whatever we’ve labeled it, is a week in which we celebrate the culmination of Christ’s earth-bound work, finishing with the climax of a rock rolled away and … Read More
God’s Provisions
“In the past 4 years, I’ve had 6 eye surgeries. I’m blind in one eye due to nerve damage and a whole host of other issues. I came to church one Sunday night and a … Read More