Posts Tagged ‘community engagement’
Giving Shelter to the Homeless
“Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless.” -Isaiah 58:7 (NLT) Members of First CRC in midtown Toronto have been picking up garden tools, cooking chili, hosting information sessions, and packing backpacks and baskets in an effort to live out this verse in their own neighbourhood.
Read MoreA Deacon’s Journey of Faith and Service
An inspiring story of how one deacon at Hope Fellowship in Courtice, ON, impacted one family. A follow-up post by guest writer, Amanda Mason.
Read MoreWhen Church & Community Come Together
Over ten years ago, a group of people at John Calvin CRC began dreaming about how to combine the assets and resources of the church with their local community while addressing food insecurity and promoting wise, environmental stewardship. The Glenwood Drive Community Garden was born!
Read MoreWorshiping with our Hands and Feet
On Service Sundays, members at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Burlington, Ontario, put on their work gloves and boots and head out of their building to be the hands and feet of Jesus in their local community.
Read MoreWearing the Mark of Mercy
Tim Keller writes that mercy isn’t just the job of the Christian: mercy is the mark of the Christian. This quote just stops me in my tracks.
Read MoreDriving the Community Forward
In 2010, the CARS ministry in Wingham, ON, received a NewGround grant to renovate the shop and get a hoist. This was the boost they needed (literally!) and the ministry has grown since then.
Read MoreNewGround Partnership Goes Beyond Financial Support
“I appreciate the support of NewGround for our ministry, Cross Town,” shared Greg Houldcroft at this year’s Annual Ministry Networking Day. “NewGround gives back to their partners; not just through grants but by pouring into the lives of their partners and its leaders.”
Read MoreThe Call to Listen
Throughout Hilke Wierenga’s life of service, the one thing he believed God showed him was the highest calling of a deacon is to listen well.
Read MoreBethel Church Puts Love in Act(i)on with Coffee Trailer
Bethel CRC in Acton has worked intentionally over the past years to be an integral part of their local community. While at an annual fall fair, the church noticed something was missing – and an outreach ministry was born!
Read MoreBuilding Community Ministries from the (new)Ground Up
For years, Bethany CRC in Fenwick, Ontario, was engaged in global missions work. Yet each time their teams returned, they wondered what missions might look like right in their own backyard.
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