Ministry Stories

Diaconal

His heart is open

Frank and George were connected through Volunteers In Service one year ago through the calls and cards ministry. Frank, who...
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Rick Theule

Holy Saturday

“I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth,  And in Jesus Christ, God’s only son, our...
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New Church

Impacted certain members very deeply

Monroe Community Church (MCC) is working to grow capacity for mission in the downtown area of Grand Rapids. We have...
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Established Church

We pivoted as an Alpha Team

The pandemic has certainly demanded that we pivot as an Alpha Team. We had to plan, train, and deploy an...
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New Church

Disciple a beautiful group of believers

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, receive an affectionate greeting in the glorious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through...
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Someone Like You

Go to them – The Dock

When we first shut down due to the pandemic it was hard. As time went on some questions kept coming...
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Established Church

Goody bags filled with Bible lessons, treats, and crafts

Although our ministry programs have been closed this year and it has been difficult finding new ways to connect with...
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Diaconal

Ministering to the whole community

Although client contacts and new intakes have been lower for 2020 compared to a non-pandemic year, we are beginning to...
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Diaconal

She could stay in her home

Ministry update submitted by Bernita Tuinenga
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Established Church

Mission of the Month

Mission of the Month was a huge success in November and December. Our November mission was Streams of Hope. In...
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Uncategorized

A free prayer ebook resource by Emily Vanden Heuvel

Created by Emily Vanden Heuvel,  one of our pastors! “I know why I should pray, but sometimes I just don’t know how.”...
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Diaconal

Sarah reads scripture from Braille

Encouraging results/story from the program assisted by our partnership with you. In this time of Covid-19, it goes without saying,...
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Jolene DeHeer

The LORD crowns the year with HIS goodness

One year ago, when we were contemplating the new, uncharted year ahead, none of us had any idea of what...
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George Vink

More Quiet Contemplation

Written by Rev. George Vink. I was going to do it yesterday, but got too busy. I had minutes to...
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Diaconal

Moses: Adopted from Africa

Moses came to us after attending another school where he was not accepted because "he was so different." As a...
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Lent

Day 39 – Good Friday

And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at...
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Lent

Day 38 – Maundy Thursday

And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and...
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Lent

Day 37 – Lent Devo

And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor's headquarters), and they called together the whole...
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Lent

Day 36 – Lent Devo

And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the...
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Lent

Day 35 – Lent Devo

And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, and seeing...
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Lent

Day 34 – Lent Devo

And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came...
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