Ministry Stories

Diaconal

The Dock Ministries

Our partnership with the Michigan State University Extension Program continues with the recent graduation of our Juntos class! Juntos, formerly...
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Volunteers In Service Fosters a Wonderful Relationship

In April of 2022, Carol (not real name) originally contacted VIS for help with laundry and light housekeeping around the...
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Established Church

Community Christian Reformed Church Outreach Ministry

The season of Lent leading up to Resurrection Sunday is always a special and beloved time for believers, and it...
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Jabez Ministries

This is something I’ve written for our church’s Lenten Devotional Booklet. It worth sharing: George and his wallet “For none...
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Established Church

inSpirit Church and Cradles of Grace

In January of 2023 we launched a ministry called Cradles of Grace and truthfully, I didn't know what to expect....
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Diaconal

It Hurts to Say “No”

Raquel and Ruth were excited about learning English at Roosevelt Park Ministries. But when they approached us to take classes...
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70×7 Life Recovery

The first quarter of 2023 has flown by and 70x7 Life Recovery is seeing fruition in projects we’ve planted, enjoyed...
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How To Pray Jolene DeHeer

Journey to the Cross

Our finite minds will never be able to fully grasp the significance, or magnitude of what Jesus endured and accomplished...
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Faces of Faith GVSU New Church

Campus Ministry – What it means to me

An interview with Cameron Martin - Cameron is a senior at GVSU who hails from Rockford Michigan. He loves sports,...
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Established Church

Lessons in Outreach

Every Fall, our Outreach team hosts an Alpha course. This is where I first met her-a tiny, friendly lady who...
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Diaconal

Christ’s Compassionate Heart

Roberto and Felipe are brothers from Guatemala who are taking ESL and computer classes here at RPM. They are also...
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New Church

Care and Belonging

Recently another family has connected to City Hope GR. Like many, this family previously felt there wasn't a place for...
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Jolene DeHeer

New Year’s Resolutions

The old year has drawn to a close and the new year stretches before us full of unknowns, adventures, and...
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Established Church

A “happy and excited heart”

People who became my friends through table tennis opened their hearts to me and share their life stories. Again, I...
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Diaconal

Prayers, Purpose and Pajamas

Christmas holidays. It’s celebrating Christ’s birth and a chance to get together with family, exchange gifts, and eat a special...
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Diaconal

The Dock SALT Leadership Class

The Dock Ministries kicked off a new program this year that we are excited about! The Dock SALT Leadership Class...
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Jolene DeHeer

Advent Prayers

Advent is a time of waiting with eager expectation to celebrate the birth of Jesus. As we wait and reflect...
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New Church

Struggled to feel connected

Dominic always struggled to feel connected to a church community. As a person suffering from muscular dystrophy and confined to...
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New Church

Baptizing six new disciples

Last October in the Comunidad Cristiana Internacional CRC, we had the blessing of baptizing six new disciples. We are also...
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Jolene DeHeer

Overcoming Complacency with Prayer of Examen

We used to live in San Diego, California where the weather is basically 75 degrees and sunny every single day....
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Diaconal

Dads Not Forgotten

Although most people acknowledged Father’s Day in June, the men at the Kent County Correctional Facility (KCCF) celebrated in September...
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