Written by Rev. George Vink. I was going to do it yesterday, but got too busy. I had minutes to write, phone calls to return, sermon polishing to finish, and more of the mundane. After … Read More
Heaping burning coals
Scripture – Romans 12: 1,2 & 17-20 Reflection – George Vink The first “Graffiti Board” as a place to express oneself that I saw was at the 1971 Urbana Conference. It read, “The problem with … Read More
Until Then…
Scripture Reading: Acts 1: 6-11 Reflection: by Rev. George Vink Luke recounts the disciples’ lack of understanding. Jesus responded to their question stating simply, “It’s not for you to know…,” following it with a promise … Read More
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 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
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