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Denominational Call to Prayer
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April 25, 2020
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Your Brain Won’t Work as Well, Tips for Spiritual Leaders During COVID-19
Tips for living through a crisis were discussed by the Women's Ministry Cluster in April. The helpful ideas shared gave hope and encouragement.
April 3, 2020
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We Are Beloved
The Women's Ministry Cluster shares thoughts on our status as beloved. We would love for you to join us in April! Find information in the post.
March 3, 2020
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The Call to Courage
Highlights from the February Women's Ministry Cluster discussion on courage.
November 21, 2019
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We Are Not Alone
Women in ministry discuss criticism, raise honest questions, and offer takeaways.
August 14, 2019
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Rediscovering Servant Leadership at Inspire 2019
We do not have to fear being a servant or being a leader. Jesus is our model of a servant leader. How do we fully embrace servant leadership in every aspect of life?
January 2, 2019
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The Sounds of the Worship
Worship in multiple languages can unite, not divide, us when we appreciate the beauty of the expression of the sounds of our faith in one God.
July 24, 2018
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The Circle is Being Completed
Women gathered at Synod 2018 to celebrate their opportunities to lead in the past, present, and future. God has been faithful to all who have participated in this journey.
May 19, 2017
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God is Moving in Story Hour and Little Lambs!
Children are not inhibited when it comes to moving with music, and those who study child development tell us that moving with music is good for them!
February 14, 2017
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Story Hour Fun in Drayton
Anja Noordam has been involved in Coffee Break and Story Hour for 27 years; that’s a lot of experience! Here are a few things she has learned about crafts, clean-up, and making Bible stories stick.
September 25, 2016
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World Communion Sunday Worship Planning Resources
World Communion Sunday is October 2! Attached to this post you'll find prayers, litanies, and much more to use or adapt for your worship setting.
September 6, 2016
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Story Hour, Little Lambs, and Universal Design
This mind-set of seeing every child as specially designed by God is what challenges us, but also motivates us, as leaders. Our role is to find a way to communicate God’s love to each child.
July 28, 2016
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Preparing for Worship in a Crisis
It happens all too often. . . an act of violence and terror strikes a community and the mayor calls the community to prayer. So who plans the service? This is something worth thinking about proactively.
July 18, 2016
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5 Steps + 5 Results = Worship Team Ministry
Wise is the worship leader who plans ahead! This may not be a proverb in the Bible, but it's true. I wanted to share five worship planning things I do to prepare before the ministry season even begins.
June 24, 2016
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Out of the Mouth of Babes
Instead of dire predictions of storms and divisions, let’s put our heads together and talk, form relationships, and learn how to love one another, as God in Christ has loved us.
November 16, 2015
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Thinking About Projecting? Here Are 5 Things to Consider
Is your church considering adding a screen and projector? Here are 5 things to consider before moving forward.
October 20, 2015
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Worship Spotlight: Living Water
Living Water CRC is a dynamic new ministry meeting across the street from Calvin College, led by Pastor Josiah Chung. If you have the opportunity, be sure to check out this welcoming church!
September 14, 2015
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Worship Spotlight: Singing the Psalms
Pastor Dave's focus for the summer months at Princeton CRC in Kentwood, MI, was Singing the Psalms. This provided the perfect opportunity to plan an afternoon worship service!
August 13, 2015
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Worship Spotlight: What a Mighty God We Serve!
Young and old enjoyed the freedom to sit, to stand, to kneel at the altar, to dance, wave flags, or to stay in the pew. And then a holy moment broke out...
August 10, 2015
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Teach Them to Your Children...
And so as she preached God’s words from Deuteronomy 6 instructing parents, families, and the faith community to pass on the words and stories of God, the children were also present.
May 20, 2015
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"We Have All the Time We Need..."
“This is a place where we come to worship God, and we have all the time we need …”, she said in a quiet, calm voice. This was a special place, a special time.
April 7, 2015
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We All Need a Stop Day!
For those who work in the church, Sunday is a work day. It’s a high calling, it is kingdom work. But if you don’t get a Sabbath – a true rest day – even church work will drain your soul.
January 16, 2015
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I Just Want to Be Included
Isaac’s family hasn’t sheltered him from the world, because more than anything, he just wants to be included.
December 17, 2014
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Lucky Christmas!
I was in China during the holiday season, and I saw a marquee that said in English, “Lucky Christmas!” How about us? Do we believe in the coming of Christ because of what God can do for us – bring joy, peace, happiness, love?