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September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 | by Amanda Roozeboom In SERVE

Inviting Gen Z to SERVE

By Amanda Roozeboom, SERVE Director Many believe that short-term missions trips cause more harm than good to the people and communities where they occur. All too often, this is true, but better models exist. ThereforeGo Ministries is a short-term missions organization rooted in long-term partnerships. We believe...
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October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 | by MacKenzie Knoll In SERVE Testimonies

Embracing the Elderly

Interview with Leah, a Cadillac SERVE leader One of the worksites that the Cadillac SERVE participants spent time at this summer was an apartment complex for low income senior citizens. The teams spent time washing windows, vacuuming, dusting, and sweeping porches. “Most of the seniors were super...
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August 11, 2022September 7, 2022 | by MacKenzie Knoll In SERVE Testimonies

SERVE-ing as a Family

Interview with Emily, SERVE Cadillac participant “I’ve heard so much about the amazing things that happen on SERVE,” Emily said. “So I wanted to see it for myself!” Although she is only a freshman, Emily has heard firsthand about the impact that SERVE has on both participants...
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August 1, 2022August 4, 2022 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE Testimonies

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup

When I was asked to chaperone our group from Platte, South Dakota, I wondered what I could bring to the table for these kids? I had no experience or formal education to give them; I only knew the basic commandments and a couple fruits of the Holy...
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January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, SERVE, Youth Ministry

Is There More To Supporting Student Mission Trips Than Writing A Check?

My wife and I have been part of a small group for the last 20 years. We started out as five couples but the size of the group has grown to 22 as kids have entered our lives. As a result, I’ve been asked by several of...
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January 1, 2022January 14, 2022 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

#GRATEFULL

The 2022 SERVE Theme is GRATEFULL! Read Mary Hulst’s reflection on service, gratitude, and her inspiration for this year’s theme. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Key Thought: Have you...
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November 5, 2021March 22, 2022 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

Inspire Light

Transcript of a Presentation by Rick Zomer We’re going to be talking about empathetic listening, why posture matters when engaging with youth and emerging adults. And to start us off, I thought I’d tell you a little story about a trip I took to the doctor about...
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October 29, 2021September 24, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

What SERVE Means to Me

by: Patty Schuurman, Youth Leader, on behalf of the Planning Team at Crosspoint CRC and ClearView CRC in Ontario, Canada SERVE has been a staple in our youth group for over a decade now. Every July, students pack up their bags, jam some sugar/snacks into their pockets,...
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October 22, 2021September 24, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

Serving Together at Home

by: Molly Honcoop of First CRC Lynden in Washington Perhaps most importantly, be an example. Remember how often Jesus left the crowds for silent prayer, verbalized gratitude to his Father, expressed compassion, and even met Well into our planning for the year, we knew switching to SERVE@Home...
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October 15, 2021September 24, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

Ministry in the Anxious Age

by: Irene Kraegel, PsyD, TheMindfulChristian.com It’s an anxious age. Between the rising flood of negativity, people spending decreasing amounts of time with one another, and institutions (such as churches) losing credibility, it’s getting harder for people to feel belonging anywhere. Loneliness looms large for many, and these...
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October 8, 2021September 24, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

Faith In Action

By: Alex Monsma My history with ThereforeGo Ministries can be traced to many formative moments in my faith as a student, but when I first led a group to SERVE in 2016, I was surprised by the lasting impact it made on me as a leader as...
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October 1, 2021September 24, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

Creating a Mentoring Culture that is Lifelong and Life-Giving

By Lesli van Milligen This fall, ThereforeGo Ministries along with the Faith Formation Ministries office of the Christian Reformed Church in North America have decided to partner together to respond to an issue that churches in Canada and the United States are facing: building a congregational culture...
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