In January, our middle school youth group attended their first ever winter retreat. In total, 5 youth and 2 adults made the trip up to CranHill Ranch. There, students were challenged to live a life … Read More
Saturday Lives
Written by Jolene DeHeer We are now in the season of Lent when many of us are intentionally finding space to contemplate and reflect on our need of a Savior and what Jesus endured so … Read More
The Blooming Orange Clivia
Written by Rev. George Vink When my Facebook asks, “What’s On Your Mind?,” I usually just move on. Not today! In the Lenten season of reflection, it seems necessary to stop, look and listen…to a … Read More
Reaching the end of yourself
My name is Alicia Collier, I am a wife and mother of two, and we live in Wyoming, Michigan. I have always been passion-driven. In my personal life; I am blunt and I love hard. … Read More
On the Alpha retreat they had a breakthrough
At MCC we are working to offer three Alpha Courses each year. In the Fall of 2018 we connected with over 50 guests on our Taste of Alpha evening and host about 35 guests for … Read More
Living with Awe and Wonder
Written by Jolene DeHeer When we lived in San Diego the temperature was 75-80 degrees every day. Each morning we were wakened by glorious sunshine and we all took it for granted. Similarly, I have … Read More
A special night to share the good news
The Edge Church (735 Ritsema Ct. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503) runs literacy ministries called Schools of Hope, during school time and after school to K-5 graders at Cesar E Chavez Public School. These programs … Read More
A bucket of sunshine
Naka had served 6 years in the Michigan corrections system and more recently a shorter time in Kent County Jail.
He left in a state of absolute despair, struggling with discouragement over employment prospects and depression to the point where he was contemplating suicide.
Weekend food for the children
Hand2Hand continues to be a wonderful ministry that ties together several other ministries with Glenwood Elementary School. Hand2Hand is the arm of our ministries that serves the basic needs of the students for food on the weekends.