Written by Rev. George Vink Classis Grand Rapids South Regional Pastor The changing statistics scream the facts. We live in a world in which death is not an abstraction, but a tearful reality. We’re laying … Read More
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 story of my life. I’ve entitled it, “My Journey,” but maybe should change it to, … Read More
The Father’s Work
Written by George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South Have you ever wondered what language Jesus spoke as a child? It was likely a form of Aramaic/Hebrew. What were his first words? Playing … Read More
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 Goodwin reflect on the need for strong, assuring leadership in times like these, the need … Read More
A time to celebrate with First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church
Written by Rev George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South After several years of being well-served by a Transitional Interim Ministry Specialist, the congregation at First Cutlerville celebrated on Sunday morning, December 8, … Read More
Pastoral Health
By George Vink, Regional Pastor of Classis Grand Rapids South Classis Grand Rapids South recognized the need to promote pastoral health initiatives as part of its 2011Planning Report. The need was again a focus of … Read More
A view from the pew
Written by Rev. George Vink After over forty years of being behind the pulpit, regular pew seating takes some mental adjusting. Do I come to worship with an expectation that my pastor has done his … Read More
What was lacking in the sufferings of Christ?
Written by Rev. George Vink “Holy Week” or whatever we’ve labeled it, is a week in which we celebrate the culmination of Christ’s earth-bound work, finishing with the climax of a rock rolled away and … Read More
The Blooming Orange Clivia
Written by Rev. George Vink When my Facebook asks, “What’s On Your Mind?,” I usually just move on. Not today! In the Lenten season of reflection, it seems necessary to stop, look and listen…to a … Read More
His Coming, His Classis, His Compassion
Wherever we’ve been, whatever healing we’ve experienced, we have hope for our future as we rejoice in his coming. We are confident we’re his as a classis, belonging to him in life and in death. And, we’re assured of his compassion as we claim the promise, “…surely I am with you always to the very end of the age.”
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