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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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June 22, 2022July 6, 2022 | by Ron deVries In Youth Ministry

Summer Serve

For many of us, the summer season brings the smell of hotdogs cooking, s’mores burning and the enjoyment of sipping a cold beverage on the deck. (And those of us […]
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May 20, 2022July 6, 2022 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Notes From the Executive Director, Youth Ministry

Trusting Wise People

“Plans fail for the lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 15:22 NIV Back in my youth I had a lot of plans, visions, and ideas, but I […]
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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

Perspective

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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