Are you looking for a way to grow in your faith and spend time with some wonderful women? A new women’s bible study begins in the 2nd of Feburary. They will be studying “Red Hot Faith” by Cindy Bultema. They meet at 9:30-11 every Monday morning Sandy’s home, 729 Otillia SE. Children are welcome. Contact […]
Chris kicks off our series on what it means to be a tribe (a Branch). 1 Peter 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 21-25; Proverbs 3:5
Chris and Judy explore how we can live not just moments, but an entire life of gratitude. We must be deliberate and diligent in our gratitude, grateful for sorrows and joys. Philippians 4:6,7
Branch MCs What is an MC? Who is in an MC? >What about kids and MCs? What does an MC do? What about children in Missional Communities? Yes! What does the MC do for my kids? 1. Changing children’s view of who the church is. It’s not just adults! 2. Teaching kids that we don’t go […]
Chris walks us through John chapter 1, exploring how Hope can be spelled B-O-R-N, as we are reborn into Christ.
Join us at 5pm as we gather to consider anew the story of Christ’s birth through music, reading, conversation and prayer. We’ll end the evening with the lighting of candles as we reflect on the coming of the Light into our world. Childcare for 0-4 year olds is provided.
Andy shares about the Coming Messenger and the power of words.
Guest Pastor Ben Videtich from RiverTree Community Church speaks about the third week of Advent.
Guest Pastor Chris Shearer from RiverTree Community Church speaks about the second week of Advent.
Chris launches our Advent Season with a reminder that our God is “Both/And” not “Either/Or”. We don’t get to choose only the parts of God we want, He is already everything.
Chris wraps up this mini series with a reminder that we all have a place at God’s table – no matter what.
Did you know? Andy and Chris have been serving in ministry at the Branch since 2005. The RCA (our denomination) recommends a sabbatical after 5 years of service! The Dragt family will be first experiencing sabbatical this coming January/February, with an intentional focus on discipleship and community. Sabbaticals are about renewal…Individual and family renewal that […]
Advent starts this week! Join us as we prepare for Christ’s arrival by reading through devotionals together. You can find the readings here – AdventReadingGuide
Andy explores our identity and baggage in the Kingdom.
Advent starts next Sunday Nov 30! Advent is a season beginning four Sundays before Christmas where we prepare for Christ’s Birth. We invite you to take part in devotionals throughout Advent. The messages throughout Advent will be reflected in the readings. Dec 2: The Coming Lord Dec 7: The Coming Deliverer Dec 14: The Coming Messenger […]
We will NOT be meeting this Thursday, Nov 27. Have a great Thanksgiving and we’ll see you next week for our usual potluck dinner. We will also NOT be meeting on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
Andy wraps up a short series about the choices we have to be more “theological eaters” when faced with overwhelming issues like world hunger.
Alas Conexion church would like to invite you to their first Annual Vision Night! The date is Saturday, December 6 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Come enjoy a wonderful dinner as we share with you our work and vision in the city of Grand Rapids. You will be hearing some testimonies, plans, and dreams that God has put […]
Branch MCs What is an MC? Who is in an MC? What about kids and MCs? What does an MC do? You’re invited! An invitation that is open to everyone — every week. It’s an invitation to family. Over the last couple of years you may have heard us talk about Missional Communities (MCs) and you […]
Ladies – are you looking for great fellowship and conversation? Women of the Branch host a casual Bible Study discussing monthly topics. They meet in homes from 9:30 to 11 on Mondays. Coffee and a snack are provided. Children are welcome. For more information contact Trina at katrinarookus@gmail.com.
