Ministry Stories

New Church

Made the best of a challenging situation

We want to begin by reiterating our gratitude to Classis Grand Rapids South New Church Development Team for supporting Monroe...
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Established Church

We had to completely rethink our approach to doing Alpha

When covid struck we were in the middle of our first ever Alpha Course on the campus of a local College. As...
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George Vink

Heaping burning coals

Scripture - Romans 12: 1,2 & 17-20 Reflection - George Vink The first “Graffiti Board” as a place to express...
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George Vink

Until Then…

Scripture Reading: Acts 1: 6-11 Reflection:  by Rev. George Vink Luke recounts the disciples’ lack of understanding. Jesus responded to...
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Someone Like You

Shalom at The DOCK

Written by Pastor Craig Van Hill Shalom.  Whether we know it or not we are all longing for shalom, and...
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Jolene DeHeer

When and Through

Written by Jolene DeHeer One of the things I have noticed during this time of dealing with the COVID 19...
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George Vink

Life and death in the light of “He is risen!”

Written by Rev. George Vink Classis Grand Rapids South Regional Pastor The changing statistics scream the facts. We live in...
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Arek O'Connell

Thomas presented his doubt

Written by Arek O'Connell For as long as I can remember I’ve been a skeptical person. Doubt, in any arena,...
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Established Church

He confessed his sins of bitterness and hatred

Mr. M used to live around Community CRC but moved back to his mother’s house in Black Hills neighborhood last...
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Diaconal

Opportunity to help the needy

“Hello VIS Staff, I am just calling because I want you to know that I really, really appreciate the work...
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Established Church

Monroe Community Church recognized as a Hub Church

Our Winter Alpha has just concluded. We, Monroe Community Church (MCC), decided to try something new with this Alpha and...
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Jolene DeHeer

Silent Saturday

Written by Jolene DeHeer (Written Saturday, April 11 2020. Published, April 13, 2020) I am writing this blog on the...
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George Vink

A Still Sabbath

Written by George Vink Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South Recently, upon my wife’s urging, I’ve been writing the...
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George Vink

The Father’s Work

Written by George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South Have you ever wondered what language Jesus spoke as...
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Faces of Faith Monroe Faces

I stay here because of the love

“I was so welcome here and I love the way they bring the message at Monroe Community Church, instead of...
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Diaconal

Weekly check-ins on their health, feelings, and their reading

Our in-school and after-school programs were successfully running when the schools were closed due to the Corona Virus. We provide...
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Established Church

Reaching out and making an impact

The invention of YouTube and Social Media allow anyone to become an influencer and famous seemingly overnight. Chip and Joanna...
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Jolene DeHeer

Which garden am I choosing?

Written by Jolene DeHeer The first garden was filled with the glory of new creation. The Garden of Eden was...
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Arek O'Connell

Youth ministry during the corona virus pandemic

Written by Arek O'Connell During this corona virus pandemic, God has been faithful in challenging me as a youth ministry...
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George Vink

A pastor’s message to other pastors during the coronavirus pandemic

Written by Rev George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South This morning as I listened to historian Doris...
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Jolene DeHeer

Keeping balance during the coronavirus pandemic

Written by Jolene DeHeer Keeping a good healthy balance in life is difficult at the best of times. At this...
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