ReFrame Ministries
Groundwork: Dry Bones And God's Promises Of Restoration - Have you ever felt so hopeless that anything and everything remotely good seems impossible and out of reach? Join Groundwork as we study the hope filled imagery in Ezekiel 37 and 47 to remember God’s great love for his people, how seriously he takes his promises, and how deeply we can trust that one day he will fully restore us too. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes.
Kids Corner: Questions Show Care - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Why do you think Jesus asked people all these questions? What did he want to find out? Maybe what they thought, or what they wanted, or what they believed? Why was Jesus so curious? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Bible Story Podcast The Woman at the Well.
Kids Corner: The Beatitudes: Hope-Filled Blessings - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Check out the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Read each Beatitude, and remember that Jesus is showing you a new way to live. It’s a way filled with hope, even when things seem tough. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Bible Story Podcast: The Story of Peter.
Kids Corner: Beatitude 1: Depend on God - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. Matthew 5:3 is all about dependence. But what does it mean to depend on God? Can you think of one way to practice relying on God this week? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Liz and Friend Story Podcast: Change of Plans.
Kids Corner: Beatitude 2: Blessed By Sadness? - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. As Jesus taught his followers in the Sermon on the Mount, He said, “God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort!”. Grieving means someone is really, really sad. When you think about someone grieving, how do you think God blesses them? Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Bible Story Podcast Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.
Kids Corner: Beatitude 3: Lead Like Jesus - Check out this week’s kids’ devotion at www.kidscorner.net. “Humble Leader.” Does that sound impossible? A humble leader makes decisions because it will help everyone who looks up to them to get better at something, feel better about themselves, or grow more confident in their abilities. Being a humble leader means we don’t want “to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like the Liz and Friend Story Podcast: At Your Service.
Thrive
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - One way we can participate in the mission of God is by living justly. To live justly is to pray and stand up for people who are mistreated. In your school, workplace, neighborhood, or community, who is not being treated fairly? What can you do to advocate for justice for them? Ask God to show you where there is injustice in your community and how you can support people who are being wronged. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - First Peter 3:15 urges us to be prepared to share with others the reason we have hope. As Christians, we have hope because Jesus loves us and promises that one day, there will be no more sadness, no more sickness, no more hurt (Rev. 21:4). Spend some time praying this week about whom you can talk with about Jesus. Consider with whom God may be calling you to share the hope you have in Christ. Brought to you by Thrive: crcna.org/Thrive
Calvin University
Travel to Germany with Calvin University - Join historian Jim Bratt and musicologist Suzanne Bratt in May 2025 for this tour which covers a wide range of interests: expert insights into Martin Luther and J.S. Bach; stops at Buchenwald and the Berlin Wall Memorial; and multiple nights in Leipzig, Dresden, Erfurt, and Berlin. View the full itinerary and register at calvin.edu/go/travel.
Ready to Learn More? - Is your organization ready to learn more about hiring people who were once incarcerated? Participate in an online course, offered in October 2024, to learn best practices about hiring from this population. Following the course, visit Handlon Correctional Facility’s Vocational Village to see how incarcerated individuals are learning skilled trades like automotive, culinary, and carpentry. Then, participate in a workshop on Calvin University’s campus. Learn more at calvin.edu/go/hiring.
Other
TDChristian Fall Market - Crisp apples, the smell of leaves in the air, and pie – does that make you think of the TDChristian Fall Market? We would love to have you join us on October 5th from 10am-2pm. Featured will be a vendor booths, Bakery Café, and harvest sale of plants and flowers. For more information go to: linktr.ee/tdchristian
TDChristian Open House - You want a school where each student is known and valued. You want a friendly, supportive atmosphere. You want caring teachers who engage students in dynamic learning. You want a school where serving God and one's neighbours is at the core of our existence -- over 60 years of high-quality, Christian education. Come and experience this difference at TDChristian’s Open House October 10 at 6:30pm. RSVP at: https://linktr.ee/tdchristian
CRC Communications
Job Opening: Senior Leader for Intercultural Ministry (Canada) - The Senior Leader for Intercultural Ministry provides leadership for the CRCNA in Canada to foster a healthy intercultural church. This role is crucial in a context where local churches and society are becoming increasingly diverse, and racialized groups are seeking equity, inclusiveness, and belonging. The Senior Leader equips, trains, and encourages congregations to navigate the opportunities and challenges arising from growing diversity and to create communities where all members fully belong. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com
New Ministry Shares Video - Today is one of two Sundays each year that churches have an opportunity to think more about ministry shares, which support CRC ministry across North America and far beyond. As a Christian Reformed Church member, have you ever wondered about ministry shares? When you put your dollar in the offering plate or give a monthly tithe to your church, where exactly do those ministry share dollars go? The answer is: All over the world! Watch this video to find out more: tinyurl.com/CRC-Ministry-Shares-Video
Resonate Global Mission
Position Opening: Donor Relations Manager, Resonate (Michigan) - Develop relationships and implement a strategy with existing and potential donors that will increase financial support and resources, engage current constituents and cultivate potential donors in support of the ministry. This full time, hybrid position in Grand Rapids, Mich., offers a flexible work schedule, attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution), and three weeks vacation. Apply at crcna.pinpointhq.com.
