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May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Youth Ministry

My Plans vs God’s Plan

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV One of the most exciting things to do in life is make plans for […]
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April 22, 2022March 25, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Crock pot or microwave?

Have you ever prepared a roast early morning and then let it cook in a crock pot throughout the day? Have you ever placed the ingredients in a bread maker […]
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April 8, 2022April 7, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Posture

Many of us approach mentoring with the idea that it is a process that is based within a specific context: two people sitting across a table from one another engaged […]
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March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of working with several churches that are interested in developing intergenerational mentoring connections in their congregation. While each situation is unique, […]
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January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 | by Rick Zomer In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Ready. Set. Wait???

I don’t like airline travel. It isn’t because I’m afraid of flying, it’s because I’m annoyed by waiting. To me nothing is more frustrating than packing a bag, arriving at […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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