Sundays...

Yesterday was no different than most Sundays for us. Every Sunday Dennis and I visit a different church (mostly church plants) in the West Michigan District and every Sunday we are encouraged and amazed at the good work being done in the communities in which these churches serve.

Seventeen church plants exist in our district and we are grateful for the young couples (many with young families) who serve so diligently and faithfully to bring the Good News of Jesus to their communities, not only on Sunday mornings, but throughout the week in very practical and tangible ways.

To name a few... Overflow church meets at the Cinema Carousel theater bringing hope and bridging the gap between racial divides in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area. Epic church packs out an old American Legion in the small community of Portland. We were able to witness two baptisms at Epic yesterday. Amazing stories of life change. City Life crosses ethnic and socioeconomic boundaries to reach out to those in downtown Grand Rapids. (See the link list at the right of churches we have visited.) Each one has stories of people who have found new life in Jesus.

"... the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way."

We are always encouraged and uplifted to be a part of the church across the district and proud of the young couples who sacrificially serve in love.