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July 7, 2014September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Shout it Aloud

“Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” –Isaiah 58:1a May this be your prayer, today and every day: God, you are holy, loving and just. I want to walk with you in the adventure of transforming this world. Pursuing justice and caring for...
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July 1, 2014September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

The Coming Revolution in Missions

“Revolution” is a huge word. It sounds like painted faced warriors crying “freeeeedom”. That’s not what I mean. This is the “revolution” that a wheel takes, a moving forward. It could happen fast or slow but it is happening. If it doesn’t happen, we’re stuck and everyone...
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June 23, 2014November 8, 2019 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

True Religion – More than Justice

[Adapted from Session 3 of the 2014 Theme Material] We all love a story in which the dark and ugly turns glorious and good. A story where a creature so hideous no one dared look on it turns into a handsome prince, the cowardly lion takes...
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June 17, 2014September 1, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Faces of ThereforeGo Ministries, Youth Ministry

Faces Of ThereforeGo – Jen Rozema, Mario Perez and Jillian Bajema

Jen Rozema Q. What’s your favorite place to meet with students, and why? A. I’m going to be bold and say that downtown Holland, MI is one of the best downtowns imaginable. With great local coffee shops, frozen yogurt vendors and restaurants, and a very inviting atmosphere,...
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May 28, 2014September 1, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Faces of ThereforeGo Ministries, Youth Ministry

Faces of ThereforeGo – Cathy Tilstra and Linda Bonnier

Cathy Tilstra Q. What do you do to stay relevant to youth? A. I spend time listening to them, watching their posts on social media, being someone who shows love and support by spending time with them. Youth are seeking meaningful relationships with adults who are authentically...
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May 26, 2014September 1, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Faces of ThereforeGo Ministries, Youth Ministry

Faces of ThereforeGo – Marc Hoogstad and Garrett Hovland

Marc Hoogstad Q. Where could we find you at 10:00 AM on a Saturday morning? A. At home, finishing my third cup of coffee, and ending our family Saturday morning ritual of pancakes with peanut butter and real Canadian maple syrup. Q. What’s your favorite place to...
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May 12, 2014September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

Bridging the Gap

Every summer a group of students and leaders from our church embarks on a service opportunity through Youth Unlimited. We have chosen our location carefully, prayed and prepared ourselves for the week ahead. As we gather in the church parking lot—bags full, a bit anxious, unsure of...
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May 5, 2014December 14, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

From Fast and Furious to Just Being: A Serve Story

Going on Serve is great. One of my favorite parts about Serve is not the delicious food, not meeting up with new leaders, not joining in the impromptu volleyball games (although all these things are great and inevitably always present in abundance!). I love all these things...
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April 30, 2014September 1, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Faces of ThereforeGo Ministries, Youth Ministry

Faces of ThereforeGo – Jeanette Hielkema, Brandon Bajema and Trent Elders

Jeanette Hielkema Q: Where could we find you at 10:00 AM on a Saturday morning? A: Depends on the weather. During the summer I’m out in the gardens. In winter, I’ll be in my favorite chair with a good book and a cup of coffee. Q: Where’s...
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April 16, 2014April 9, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

What Youth Leaders Really Want in a Mission Experience

With the goal of continual improvement in mind, Youth Unlimited asked ten Sending Church youth leaders to explain what they hope for in a North American mission experience. Here’s a glimpse at their answers. TRUST: Taking a group on a trip means that you must trust the leaders...
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April 12, 2014September 17, 2018 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

Learning, Growing, Serve-ing – Hosting a Special Needs Serve

Special Needs Serve is tiring, emotional, and frustrating at times, and yet it is the highlight of my year! I am amazed at all of the things that God has taught me. Over the last five years I have grown in my understanding of my own...
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April 5, 2014September 9, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

Finding My Own Faith

I grew up in a tumultuous home. My family was lower class, and I was the middle child of a somewhat recovered alcoholic father and a mother who was trying to piece together what her newfound faith in God meant for her and for her household. As...
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