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
First ever winter retreat and Base Camp.
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
