Prayer Focus Cards
Pray America began in the late 1980's with a mission to serve those in need in Central America. In 2003 the organization settled in the region of Chichicastenango "Chichi", Guatemala, a region devastated by war and genocide in recent decades. Thousands of widows and their children remain homeless and devastated in the area, and each year Pray America is reaching out with manos de Jesus—"the hands of Jesus"—by working with volunteer teams to build approximately 100 small houses each year. Pray America also has an Orphan Care center in the region, providing education, food, and care for Chichi’s orphaned kids.
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Metro Merge seeks to join God's restorative work in the city by co-investing with local residents through sustainable entrepreneurship.
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2012 CCDA National Conference
The Potter's House is an elementary, middle, and high school that was started by a group of Calvin College [Grand Rapids, MI] graduates who decided they wanted to make a difference in their community. Seeing a need for education, they formed The Potter’s House, which provides a Christ-centered education to children of all ethnic heritages and income levels, equipping them to serve God and society to their fullest potential. In existence for over 25 years, The Potter’s House is now a fully-accredited school with two campuses and over 400 students in grades PK-12.
Nadyne and Soraya met at a dinner party. It was friendship instantly. Soraya, in her native dress and Nadyne in her cowboy boots and jeans. Soraya, a Muslim from Sri Lanka. Nadyne, a Christian from the suburbs in Michigan. Both ladies furthering their professional education, Soraya, an attorney pursuing her master’s degree, Nadyne, a struggling business woman going for a secondary teacher’s certificate, and both ladies dreaming of being a mom...
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Just the Beginning.
MTM is the fruition of a seed planted by hurricane Katrina. Like many thousands who answered the call after the storm ravaged the Gulf Coast we went. Full of hope and a desire to serve and to help, we arrived on the coast of Mississippi barely two weeks after Katrina. What we experienced that first trip changed us forever...
We're a group of community members seeking to end modern-day slavery through various educational and prevention efforts in Michigan and beyond.
SWIM! Is the idea that Bruce and Jan Bylsma developed to help teach children how to swim.
If you have wanted to make a difference in the lives of women at risk, but didn't know how to go about it, Women Hear For Women There is for you!
As an authentic community of Christ followers, we, the Nature Group of Mars Hill, desire to be active participants in God's creation narrative to bring redemption to the earth and its people. We do this by creating space in the wilderness to be still before the Creator, acting in the community as caretakers of creation, and joining together socially to share these experiences and our love of nature.
Educating people about suicide awareness and prevention, and where to turn to for help or comfort in an otherwise confusing time.
Kids for Compassion is a group of kids with a mission. That mission is to help kids fight the battle against HIV/AIDS. We are doing this by sending AIDS affected kids in Kigali, Rwanda to school. Just fifty dollars can send Denise [little girl, bottom right] to school with supplies, books, uniforms, everything she needs. This will also help her to get an education and as she gets older, stay off the streets where she is vulnerable to AIDS.
The Grand Rapids Red Project [GRRP] began over a decade ago, when eight people sat around a kitchen table and decided to make a difference in the face of HIV/AIDS in Grand Rapids, MI. This group had personal experience with the epidemic and felt that there were gaps in care and services for those infected. Today the GRRP is made up of community members who are passionate advocates and activists in the fight against HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and the harmful or risky choices that help spread these life-altering medical conditions.
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Advocate for Syringe Access in North Carolina
The Manasseh Project is an outreach ministry of Wedgwood Christian Services dedicated to ending the sexual exploitation of young men and women in West Michigan.
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Upcoming Manasseh Events
United In Christ Ministries [UICM] is an organization that began in the under-resourced Black Hills neighborhood [Grand Rapids, MI] when multiple faith-based groups came together in developing a community center for the kids and families in the area. Today UICM hosts a variety of programs in its over 8,000 square-foot center, and this is just part of its effort in the community. It also brings together stakeholders in order to positively impact the lifelong sustainability of the Black Hills area, creating a life-changing atmosphere for local youth and families.
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At Harbor House, we believe each person is created by God with purpose and value. Therefore, each person's care is tailored to his or her unique abilities and gifts with activities that are purposeful and meaningful to the individual. With a staff to resident ratio of 1-to-2, we strive to support each person as they work to realize their goals and dreams.
Family involvement is a big part of Harbor House. Founded by families of adults with severe impairments, we know that family members are the best advocates for any individual. We work hard to maintain an atmosphere where family is valued and welcome all the time. We seek not to replace, but to partner with families in providing the best care and enriching environment possible.
The KingdomAid TAMBA fund offers matching grants and no-interest loans through Lifesong for Orphans. Our vision is to offer financial support that will help bring orphans into families, and change their lives from orphan to son or daughter.
Grassroots
The grassroots expressions featured in the boxes at the left weren't started by Mars Hill, and they aren't run by Mars Hill either. So why are they here? Because in Grand Rapids and in other cities and countries, people connected to Mars Hill have come up with ways to reflect our mission through their own work and service. They’re helping to bring about measurable change in the world, and that's something we're pretty excited about. If you’re looking to give to or get involved with some great efforts, we hope you’ll consider these.Does your organization demonstrate the Mars Hill mission? If so, we'd love to consider featuring it here! Tell us what you're up to by completing our organization application.
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