Ministry Stories

George Vink

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...
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Diaconal

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...
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Diaconal

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...
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Diaconal

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...
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Faces of Faith

I was raised in the church but I pulled away

“I’m involved as a chaplain in the ministry of Racers For Christ.  We have about 350 chapters nationwide.  I’m the...
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Faces of Faith

God makes me this happy!

Why are you this happy?  "God makes me this happy! God is real for me, this is all real for me! It's all him."
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Diaconal

Roosevelt Park Schools of Hope – Spring Report 2018

We have made huge progress on engaging parents this quarter. Many are coming to volunteer and 2 families have attended...
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Diaconal

Roosevelt Park Ministries – Spring Report 2018

Family Worker for residents of the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood of southwest Grand Rapids (and surrounding area); link families from neighborhood...
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Established Church

Monroe Community Church Alpha – Spring Report 2018

Our Adult and Youth Alpha ministries are designed to give people who have questions about faith and God a safe,...
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Diaconal

Streams of Hope – Spring Report 2018

Food Center 2017 vs 2016 Statistics In 2017, we have received and distributed a total of 376, 706 lbs of...
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New Church

The PIER Church – Spring 2018

As a church, we have had the joy and pleasure of starting this year off with a big focus on...
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New Church

Strong Tower Ministries – Spring Report 2018

Pastor Umoh continues to go out and meet many, many refugees who are coming into the area, inviting them to...
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Established Church

Emerging French Church joint work days – Spring 2018

Our Student Intern - Brian VanderBie has completed coordinating and leading our joint work days with our nested emerging French...
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New Church

SW Community Church Report – Spring 2018

Praise God that on June 2nd SW Community Church had its first wedding for a couple that had been living...
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Jolene DeHeer

We are free indeed

WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER As I write this blog people around the United States are traveling to their cottages, heading...
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Uncategorized

Leadership Gathering – May 17

  WE GATHER TOGETHER Arrival- Delegates presented their credentials to the clerk, put on a name tags and picked up...
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Arek O'Connell

Is Jesus Boring?

My obvious answer to that question is no. But I can’t help but feel that sometimes we treat Jesus as...
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Jolene DeHeer

Whatever

WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER About a decade ago, the phrase, “Whatever!” (often accompanied with fingers making a “W”) was a...
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Jolene DeHeer

The Intersection

WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER Have you ever felt like giving up watching the evening news? I must admit I have....
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George Vink

For whom the bell tolls

Do you remember your Good Friday or Maundy Thursday Services? I do! For years we adapted a Tenebrae Service at...
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Jolene DeHeer

Extended Grace

WRITTEN BY JOLENE DEHEER Many years ago, a young unmarried couple were considering what to do about an unwanted pregnancy. ...
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