The Gospel According to Hollywood (2)
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Gospel According to Hollywood (1)
Week 1: Iron Man 2
Gospel According to Hollywood
We love movies. They make us laugh. They inspire us. They are a quintessential form of entertainment. But more than a good time, every movie – from Anchorman to Braveheart – has the potential to shape the way we see the world. Movies reflect our culture back to us, do you like what you see? […]
Your Mission this Summer
As the summer kicks off, consider this question: how will you participate in God’s mission in the next three months?
the Ghost (4)
Week 4: The Voice of the Spirit
The Ghost (2)
Week 2: The Power of the Holy Spirit
The Ghost (1)
Week 1: The Presence of the Spirit
she::gathers
All women are invited to the next she::gathers — an evening out to meet other women, share life (not to mention great food), and build relationships. We’re meeting at the Green Well — Monday, May 10th — 7PM. See you there.
The Ghost Small Groups
Beginning May 2nd, we’ll be forming short term small groups around a new series called The Ghost. These groups will meet for four consecutive weeks and be focused on building relationships and spurring growth. Men’s, women’s and couples groups are available. To sign up, e-mail chris@thebranchonline.org
Partner Gathering
Partners — we’re looking forward to gathering together this Sunday — 5-7PM. We’ll be discussing our future in our current building and talking about our future mission in Grand Rapids. We hope you can make it! RSVP: chris@thebranchonline.org
Jesus of Nazareth (10)
Week 10: Luke 24:13-34
Jesus of Nazareth (9)
Week 9: John 21
Jesus of Nazareth (8)
Week 8: John 20
Good Friday
This Friday – 7-8PM Join us as we take time to remember the final hours of Jesus’ life. Together, we’ll consider the unraveling of relationship and hope that took place in those dark moments– and in doing so we’ll prepare our hearts for the miracle of Easter.
Jesus of Nazareth (7)
Week 7: Luke 22
Meal Night – March 28th
Ok….so this installment of ‘meal night’ is actually taking place in the afternoon — this Sunday — immediately after worship. And this time around, we’ll be combining old with new. Old = potluck (bring something to pass if you can). New = a Wii bowling tournament (adults — you better bring your “A” game. I […]
Jesus of Nazareth
During this series we’re hoping to, in the words of Eugene Peterson, ‘eat this book’. We want to chew on the words of Scripture so that they begin to seep deep into our souls. Below, you’ll find the ‘story of the week’. We hope you’ll join us for the journey. April 12-18: Luke 24
Jesus of Nazareth (6)
Week 6: John 11
Jesus of Nazareth (5)
Week 5: Mark 3:1-6
Meal Night – March 12th
This Friday (March 12) we’d love to have you join us. Meal nights are a relaxed way to meet people, hear stories, and get plugged into the community at the Branch. The Laws are providing some food — the rest is potluck-style. Feel free to bring something — or just show up. Things get rolling […]
