All are invited to an informal hymn sing (to be led by John Witvliet and featuring the new Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal). This event which will be held on Wednesday, August 14 from 7-8 p.m. at Church of the Servant CRC in Grand Rapids (located at 3835 Burton Street S.E.).

Sunday, August 18 1:00 PM at Hope Church 2:00 PM at Musketawa Trail Meet at Hope Church to transport your bicycles to the Musketawa Trail, or meet at 2:00 PM at the trail parking lot near Marne with your bikes (see Ottawa County Summer 2013 Newsletter for directions). We will bicycle the section from Marne […]

Justice for Some, Justice for All? Community Conversation on Race Tuesday August 12th 6-7:30pm Imagine Fellowship Church 167 West 20th Street Come join us in a safe environment where neighborhood people can have an honest conversation about the injustice, hate, and racism that exists in our nation and community. Join us in our quest to establish […]

Saturday, August 10 9:30-11:30am Macatawa Greenspace (Park Map) The county offers a guided hike of the former Holland Country Club. There is no fee for the hike and pre-registration is not required. Bring your hiking boots, water bottle, and binoculars. This is an Ottawa County Parks event. Join Caring for Creation for other scheduled August […]

Friday, August 9 10 am Kirk Park Beach Zone: Park staff will have a tent canopy set up on the beach with a variety of activities (adults must supervise their children). There is no program fee, but a parking fee applies. Cancelled if rain or high winds. This is an Ottawa County Parks event. Join […]

An Invitation from New Community-Fourth Reformed Church to Partner Churches: This Sunday, August 4th at 10:00 AM at New Community-Fourth Reformed Church we will be co-missioning with Steve & Shelly Honderd. The Honderds have been worshiping and working with us for over a year while maintaining their membership at Fellowship Reformed Church. This Sunday we […]

Family Fun Night at Teusink’s Pony Farm The Fellowship Ministry is hosting a summer picnic at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 16. Bring your own picnic supper and meet at Teusink’s Farm (1468 West 32nd Street in Holland). The picnic area is no charge and will be available to Hope Church members and friends for […]

The 15th Annual Potluck in the Park of the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony (ACEH) will take place on Sunday, August 4, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in Dunton Park (north of the River Ave. Bridge on Howard Ave. in Holland). Please bring a dish to share; ACEH provides table services and beverages. Come enjoy entertainment, […]

How are you doing on the County Parks Challenge? Here is a list of some organized outings for July if you prefer being part of a group. Remember to take pictures and post them at the Caring for Creation display by Commons I! Events sponsored by Ottawa County Parks: Beach Zone Friday, August 9, 10:00 […]

For centuries, Christians have gathered regularly – weekly, daily, or even hourly – for prayer. In that spirit, Pillar Church is offering a twice-weekly noon prayer service to gather and be nourished by Scripture and enter into God’s life by way of communal prayer. Noon prayers remind us of the true Center of our lives […]