…bless both the congregations and communities,” Sundararajan says. “Even as the world makes its presence felt in our neighborhoods, what a beautiful opportunity for us to lean into our history, our resources, and our missionaries to work together in bringing the light of Jesus into this world!” Sundararajan lives in Holland, Michigan, with his wife, Katy, and their two children….
…included coverage for body repatriation, dismemberment, and K & R (insurance lingo for “kidnap and ransom”), I realized this trip was nothing like the R & R variety I am usually drawn to. Writing letters to each of my children in case I didn’t return almost broke my resolve to go. But in the end, my sacrifice paled in comparison…
Young people have a lot to offer the church, including important perspectives on faith. By Maddy Schneider Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, is credited as having said, “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. … They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble…
…left behind their life in Phoenix, Arizona—including their adult children, David’s parents, their friends, their home of 10 years, and many of their belongings. In turn, God opened doors to make the retreat center possible: an affordable piece of property 150 miles away in Sonoita, Arizona, volunteers with construction experience showing up out of the blue, a company following up…
…closing worship and will serve over the next year. During General Synod 2015, Gillett presented several reports to delegates. He has served as president of Holland Classis, a General Synod Council member, and adjunct professor at Western Theological Seminary. He previously served as associate pastor of Haven Reformed Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gillett and his wife, Sherrie, have two children. …
…historic witnesses of the Christian faith, and as tools for instructing believers, the confessions stand as a tremendous—though sadly misunderstood and underused—resource in leading the church into a more biblical, Christ-centered identity. In this cultural moment in North America, the need has never been greater for the shaping of children and adults through the confessions. There is widespread biblical illiteracy…
…churches and classes around the United States and Canada to listen to what people are saying throughout the church. He will also serve as the presiding officer at General Synod 2016. Vermeer is married to Nancy; they have five children and five grandchildren, with another on the way. He is an elder at First Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa….
…addressed the synod: “On behalf of all the children in Chiapas who can attend Sunday schools because they have trained teachers; on behalf of all the young people who are part of a new youth ministry; on behalf of the women who have found a voice in their congregations; on behalf of the paramedics who have learned to serve their…
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