In July, a group of 4 high school students, one female leader, and I participated in a week long Youth Unlimited SERVE trip to Sioux City, Iowa. The Prairie SERVE was the first mission trip … Read More
Sports and the Liturgical Life – Encouragement to Youth Workers
WRITTEN BY AREK O’CONNELL I don’t know about you, but where I live, sports are a big deal to students and their families. It isn’t uncommon for sports, not the church, to hold a higher … Read More
The PIER Church Report – Summer 2018
Over the course of the summer we have been meeting up with individuals and inviting them to join a small Focus Group this fall to step into the role of intentional discipleship. I worked collaboratively … Read More
Defined by Deliverance
WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER This past week I had the privilege of speaking twice a day to about 150 middle school teens. Now this may be your definition of suffering, but it is my sweet … Read More
SW Community Church Update – Summer 2018
SW Community Church continues to minister to the Black Hills and Roosevelt Park community. Our mission is to uncover the stories of God’s redemptive grace in the local area. We have been doing this by … Read More
Help connect people
“Jesus has made such a difference in my life and I want people to know that. I feel called to help people know who He is and I am excited to be at Monroe Church … Read More
Envious or jealous of another’s gift
WRITTEN BY REV. GEORGE VINK She did it to me again. Just because she and her husband used to sing duets, just because she thinks that she’s endowed with the family’s singing voice, and because … Read More
Jabez Ministries – Summer Report 2018
Recently I was invited to give a talk at LaGrave Ave CRC on the ministry that God has called to do on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College to students with disabilities. I include … Read More
Streams of Hope – Summer Report 2018
According to Time Magazine, “eat healthier” is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions- but it’s hard to know where and how to start. That’s why Streams of Hope offers a variety of unique … Read More
The DOCK Urban Youth Ministries – Summer Report 2018
This quarter, we made great strides to introduce students to serve others than themselves. At our annual fundraiser, eleven of our students stood and gave their testimony about what God has done and is doing … Read More