With extremely dangerous temperatures in Holland this week, we turn our hearts towards the under sheltered in our community. Movement West Michigan does a great job organizing the city’s efforts into one resource and we invite you to participate in those efforts in any way you’re able in the coming weeks. Click HERE for the list of those opportunities.
Focus Group- Hope College
You’re invited to participate in a focus group examining your experiences purchasing Christmas trees in Michigan. This study involves a short, 4-question survey, and a 60-minute interview. In total, this study will take no longer than 75 minutes. Your information and responses are confidential, and will not be directly attributable to you. To register email christmastrees@hope.edu Who can Participate? Anyone … Read More
MomsBloom- Volunteer Opportunity!
MomsBloom: Searching for Volunteers. MomsBloom are looking for Volunteers to make a weekly commitment to a family in our community to help them adjust to life with their newborn through help with housework, assisting with childcare, and being a listening ear. No experience required! Visit momsbloom.org/postpartum-volunteer to learn more or sign up.
Captivated By Christ in a Distracted Age
It is not hard to diagnose the level of distraction we face in our cultural moment. Endless feeds that scroll and scroll by, Advertisements everywhere we turn, Cultural voices saying “buy this and you’ll be happier!” “consume this and you’ll feel better!” And perhaps we’ve gotten so used to the “24 hour news cycle” that we don’t even feel its … Read More
Captivated II
When I was in college, I would occasionally take the train from Wheaton into Chicago to visit the Art Institute. I didn’t meander through the galleries in any intentional order or direction, but each time without fail, I found myself in the same grand room in the ‘Painting and Sculpture of Europe’ section, sitting on a small bench, staring up … Read More
Captivated I
St. John, in his Gospel, records John the Baptist saying of Jesus, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” St. John was inviting the crowds then, and us still, to slow down, look up, pay attention, “the lamb of who takes away the sin of the world.” There is so much vying for our … Read More
Captivated Prayers
Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank you that you have granted us to live in the time of your favor when we may hear your holy gospel, know your fatherly love and behold your Son, Jesus Christ! Most merciful Father, let the light of your holy Word remain with us, and govern and guide our hearts by your Holy Spirit … Read More
Captivated IV
There’s a beautiful practice that I’ve been led through – and in turn have led others through, both in larger groups and individually. It’s a type of prayer and meditation that draws on visualization, and has resulted in powerful moments of the participant being captivated by Christ. I’d encourage you to try it out – or even better, to ask … Read More
Captivated III
One of the perks (gifts!) of serving as a pastor at a college church like Pillar is the vicarious nature of life with students. There is an exquisite privilege in watching them grow up in all things into Christ our Lord: forming friendships, building Christian character, discovering the adventure of “faith seeking understanding,” and even becoming captivated by Christ along … Read More
Other Adult Formation: Grieving Well
Grieving Well The passing of a loved one can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, and like we are traveling through foreign land. You are not alone. Jesus reminds us He knows grief and is our Good Shepherd to guide us. Here at Pillar, we are holding hope and sadness with you. If you have lost a loved one and feel … Read More
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