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UNO/एक/ONE (10.8.17)
One of the things that makes the Branch unique is the building where we gather. One building is the home to 3 churches: Comunidad Christiana de Grand Rapids (CCGR), Nepali-Speaking Community Church (NSCC) and the Branch. For the next 3 weeks, the pastors of those 3 churches will preach at one another’s worship service, talking […]
UNO/एक/ONE (10.1.17)
One of the things that makes the Branch unique is the building where we gather. One building is the home to 3 churches: Comunidad Christiana de Grand Rapids (CCGR), Nepali-Speaking Community Church (NSCC) and the Branch. For the next 3 weeks, the pastors of those 3 churches will preach at one another’s worship service, talking […]
Reconciled: Us (9.24.17)
Our 3rd week in a series looking at the overall direction and mission of the Branch.
Reconciled: Me (9.10.17)
Reconciliation finds its roots in the Latin meaning to bring back together what has been separated; to make good again. The Scriptures tell us that reconciliation is exactly what God is up to in the world, and we are called to join in that work. The Branch is a church committed to reconciliation that is […]
Reimagining Scripture: The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Listen in as Chris teaches us a way to read and interact with scripture, using The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20.
Spiritual Friendships
Stories from Sabbatical For three months, the Branch gifted a sabbatical to its lead pastor. During August, Chris has been sharing reflections from his time away. This week, Chris DeBlaay and Chris Shearer taught us about spiritual friendships. God never intended for us to walk our journey of faith alone. Listen to learn how to […]
Stories From Sabbatical 8.20.17 (Place and Purpose: Incarnation)
*Current Series: Stories from Sabbatical (part 2)* For three months, the Branch gifted a sabbatical to its lead pastor. During August, Chris will share more reflections from his time away. We’ll also share stories about the ways the time of sabbatical changed individuals and families at the Branch.
Stories from Sabbatical 8.13.17 (Our response to pain and loss)
*Current Series: Stories from Sabbatical (part 2)* For three months, the Branch gifted a sabbatical to its lead pastor. During August, Chris will share more reflections from his time away. We’ll also share stories about the ways the time of sabbatical changed individuals and families at the Branch.
Stories from Sabbatical 8.6.17 (The power of story)
*Current Series: Stories from Sabbatical (part 2)* For three months, the Branch gifted a sabbatical to its lead pastor. During August, Chris will share more reflections from his time away. We’ll also share stories about the ways the time of sabbatical changed individuals and families at the Branch.
Reimagining Scripture
During the month of July we took time to dialogue over passages of scripture (John 6:1-15) so very little of our dialogue was recorded. We’d love to hear your take on the story found in that passage of Jesus feeding the 5000.
Sabbatical Stories (Part 1 – A Key to Reconciliation)
On his first Sunday preaching after Sabbatical, Chris walks us through he and his family’s trip to Israel and Palestine where they were enlightened and inspired by stories of peace and reconciliation in the midst of a war torn area. We are inspired to find the place for peace and reconciliation in our own lives […]
When God is Silent 6.4.17
Sarah Lundberg helps us walk through times in life when we want to cry out “How long, Lord?” Listen as she uses the words of Psalm 13:1-6 to guide the conversation.
Sabbatical Return Party
Let’s celebrate the DeBlaay family returning from sabbatical! We will eat together on the lawn of the Branch on JUNE 11 after church. Please sign up to bring something to share. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054eafa72aaaf49-sabbatical
