575 mph – the speed of our aircraft flying from California to Grand Rapids. 55 mph – the speed of our rental car making its way to Calvin College for the annual Symposium on Worship. Three main sessions, six workshops/seminars, two plenary sessions, meals, reunions and conversations. All in three days (and that’s just what […]

Kevin Adams wrote an article in the January 2016 edition of the Banner. Read it here!

Good Bye for Now These have been an amazing past 10 weeks. I have grown in confidence and in my gifts and learned a lot about ministry and the church. I have been encouraged by my brothers and sisters in Christ and have made so many wonderful friendships. This church is so welcoming and hospitable.

First of all, I’d like to say how appreciative I am for having been able to go help meet the needs of others & myself.  Nothing more sensitizing then having someone that has little offer it to you. A beautiful Mexican lady, invited me into her home, (some might consider a shack), & insisted I

Hi! Here’s what I learned from our missions: If you want to serve God it will cost you time, money, and comfort. The rewards for following God, however, are well worth the effort. It is not about “Me” and “You”. It is about “Us”. Give, give, give of yourself. If you see a need, meet

Greetings, Going on a mission to a foreign country, with a different language, culture and socio-economic base, allows one to disconnect from “home” more easily. There are no familiar landmarks to draw your focus from your mission. As such, it was easier for me to connect to the people here and to focus on what

Dear Granite Springs, First I would like to thank God for the opportunity to allow me to be his hands and feet in the mission trip that took form Granite Springs and others local churches. It was a joy to get to know them and their families and to partner and interact, work and live

On Wednesday night I visited the Green House where the Grace House ministers to the kids in the Sacramento community. It was their last Oasis (youth group) meeting for the summer. The Green House itself is located in the middle of apartments. Kyu happened to be visiting as well, and I got to catch up

I had decided I wasn’t going back to teach in China. Two years seemed like it was enough of the smog, the food, and unfamiliar culture. But in the days leading up to my departure, I saw how much that place, and more importantly it’s people meant to me: Biking one Sunday afternoon, I greeted

Carol Scheiber is a member of our very own Granite Springs Church. She is often found helping in anyway she can. For her, service is second nature. When she heard about Granite Springs’ upcoming youth camp, she jumped at the idea to help. Carol knew that there where students who were in need of some