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Alberta First CRC - Calgary, Alta.
Recruiting - Staff
The Annex - Cochrane, Alta. First CRC has recently bought,
Robin and Anjanette Bailey renovated and expanded a new facility.
The area around the church is
The Annex is still in its early stages as
changing with many new condos and
Robin Bailey assembles the launch
apartments in which young adults and
team for this new Christian Reformed
young couples are residing. The
Church. Although there are a number
church hopes to reach these new
of churches in Cochrane, few of them
residents and enfold them into the
are reaching the community. The
church community and worship
Annex is striving to reach new people
services. They have recently initiated a
and become an integral part of the
number of new ministries, such as a
Cochrane community. "We are called
Justice Film Festival that attracted
to continue to build God's kingdom in
over 1200 people, many from the
our world today; and so we hope to be
community.
an 'annex' for God to His world," Bailey
says. Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. MFC First CRC of Calgary: 3818- 14 St. SW Calgary, AB T2T 3Y2
info@gofirstchurch.com.
49 Bow Ridge Road, Cochrane, AB T4C 1T7, 403-851-0959, robin@the-
annex.ca, www.the-annex.ca, Birthdays: Robin 11/3, Anjanette 1/16, Hannah
9/1/98, Josiah 8/21/00, Anniversary; 12/1.
Hillside Community Church - Calgary, Alta.
Chinook Mentoring Ministries - Calgary, Alta. Staff
Curtis Korver Geoff and Kristin Vander Molen are
We raise leaders for the harvest. We the church planters. Hillside
prepare church leaders involved in any Community Church uses
church ministry to be mission-minded opportunities like Alpha, hockey,
as they carry out their ministry to baseball, home groups, the ministry
greater effect. center, worship services, Coffee
Break, and relationships to help
Home Missions hopes to raise $3,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
people connect in authentic
curtiskorver@covenantchurchmillrise.ca relationships to God and to others.
“God has given us an incredible
opportunity to live the gospel in our
community,” says Geoff Vander
Molen. “We have seen Him do
New church in Edmonton, Alta. miracle after miracle in the lives of
Victor and EunEa Ko people who have come to Hillside.”
The River in Edmonton is the Hillside is using a partnership grant
parenting church. Rev Ko (3rd CRC from Home Missions to help them
Kalamazoo, Mich) just (July 07) grow staff to support new
accepted the call. He and family are ministries.
relocating. Home Missions hopes to raise $4,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. 105-150 Crowfeet Crescent NW, Calgary, AB T3G 4S6, 403-693-5555,
The River: 1724 Haswell Cove, Edmonton, AB T6R 3B1, 780-432-4523, hillside@shaw.ca, www.hillsidecommunitychurch.ca
thriver@shaw.ca, www.rivercommunity.ca.
Lantern Community - Calgary, Alta.
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Staff - Corrin Brouwer
The Lantern is passionately The River - Edmonton, Alta.
determined to touch the life of every Bruce and Sharon Gritter
member of its community. To meet that Bruce and Sharon are leading a new
commitment, Corrin Brouwer is now church called The River in the
the coordinator of a new ministry, Riverbend/Terwillegar area of
Inglewood Music and Arts School. The Edmonton. Opened in the fall of 2003,
school meets every Thursday evening The River’s vision is “to gather a
and Saturday morning, and is a great radically inclusive, spiritually vibrant,
way of getting community people life restoring and world transforming
together to pursue a skill and Christian community in
friendship Riverbend/Terwillegar.” An amazing
Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. mosaic of people have already found a
1401 10t SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5K6. 403-234-9116; thelantern@shaw.ca. home in The River with more attending
each week. The River is in the process
of daughtering a second church plant
in Edmonton. Please pray that God will
MFC Coaching Center - Edmonton, Alta. continue to use The River and it’s
Coaching daughter churches to reach Edmonton
Pastors, church planters and church for Christ.
leaders often are helped in their local Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
ministries when a trained coach walks 1724 Haswell Cove, Edmonton, AB T6R 3B1, 780-432-4523, theriver@shaw.ca,
along side them to offer guidance, www.rivercommunity.ca, Birthdays: Bruce 6/21, Sharon 7/2, Travis 2/19/91,
support and encouragement. Home Connor 3/26/94, Evan 6/18/96, Janessa. 8/5/98. Anniversary: 3/18.
Missions Regional Ministry Team is
hoping to develop a coaching cluster in
this city with 12 CRC’s as a pilot
project, and seeks to train a number of University of Alberta - Edmonton, Alta.
leaders and pastors as trained ministry Rick VanManen
coaches. We articulate and advance the
Home Missions hopes to raise $5,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Reformed world view within the larger
MFC Karen Wilk -The River: 1724 Haswell Cove, Edmonton, AB T6R 3B1, 780- academic community, to identify and
432-4523, theriver@shaw.ca, www.rivercommuniity.ca. gather CRC students in a community
of believers, equipping them to
integrate faith with their studies, to
minister to non-CRC students, faculty
New Hope Community - Calgary, Alta. and staff within the campus
Staff - Heather Cowie community, and provide pastoral
New Hope has been successful at counsel and support.
reaching many people on Sunday Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
morning through innovative worship 1169A HUB Int’l, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1.
services. The church has hired
Heather to help them retain these
people and enfold them into the life of
the church through intentional University of Calgary - Calgary, Alta.
discipleship efforts. Paul and Monique Verhoef
MFC PO Box 61168 Kensington Post Outlet, Calgary, AB T2N 4S6’
heather@newhopechurch.ca.
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Paul began his work as campus pastor Lee Bouma. “We hope that the first
in the summer of ’04. His passion is to church will begin in Yaletown as loving
expose the roaming and the blowing of believers make personal relationships
His Spirit at the University of Calgary. It with people at work, in their social
is common for Christians on campus to settings, and in their condos."
separate their faith from their university Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
pursuits. Paul is working to impart an
802-283 Davie St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5T6. 604-684-6863.
integrating vision that refuses to
mary_leebouma@yahoo.com .www.downtownfriends.ca. Birthday:: 9/6.
accept this division—a vision that sees
a vibrant faith involved in vibrant
learning because even the university is
home to our vibrant God. East Hill Community/Mosaic - Vernon, B.C.
Home Missions hopes to raise $25,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Staff - Andrew Allen
373 MacEwan Student Centre, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, East Hill is a CRC that has
403-220-2596, pverhoef@ucalgary.ca Birthdays: Paul 7/18, Monique 3/22, Noah experienc3d real revitalization in
5/13/04, Anniversary: 7/29. recent years. A Saturday evening
service, called Mosaic is drawing 60-
75 young adults into worship, many of
British Columbia whom have unchurched backgrounds.
Andrew Allen is the worship leader
British Columbia SE LDN - Kamloops, B.C. who has been hired full time to
Wilma VanderLeek oversee this growing ministry.
The Leadership Development Network Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
in the greater Vancouver area recently MFC Andrew Allen: 3605 – 12th St. Vernon, BC V1T 3S7 crcworship@telus.net.
graduated 7 people from a 3-year
program that helps participants grow in
biblical knowledge, ministry skills and
in character development. This year The Tapestry - Richmond, B.C.
we hope to welcome 12-15 new and Albert YS and Ellen Vandergift Chu
returning participants to a monthly “You’re not in this alone, I want you
experience designed to grow disciples woven into a tapestry of love, … “
and leaders for the local church. Colossians 2:2. The Tapestry is a new
Home Missions hopes to raise $6,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. multi-ethnic church plant which aims to
MLD BCLDN – Wilma Vander Leek, Coordinator wilmavdl@shaw.ca. weave people of different color and
backgrounds into the fabric of a
Christian community. Over 15
nationalities are represented in this
Downtown Friends - Vancouver, B.C. congregation which is located in the
Mary-Lee Bouma Greater Vancouver area.
The vision of downtown friends is to Home Missions hopes to raise $18,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
build a network of simple churches that 6335 Woodwards Road, Richmond, BC V7E 1H2, 604-275-2682,
reach across economic, social, and albert@thetapestry.ca. Birthdays: Albert 5/9, Ellen 1/20, Sophia 10/1, Audrey
ethnic lines in the fast-growing, 6/21. Anniversary: 5/16.
upscale, warehouse district of
Yaletown. “Our hope is that as
downtown Christians meet weekly to
pray for their unbelieving colleagues The Well - Kelowna, B.C.
and acquaintances, God will provide Ron and Monica Vanden Brink
opportunities to minister to them and to In Joihn 4, Jesus broke all the cultural,
introduce them to Jesus,” says Mary- social, and religious rules of his day by
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talking to a Samaritan woman at The
Well. This represents the place where
divisions caused by religion end, and
meaningful, loving relationships begin.
The Well is also the place where Jesus
meets the deepest needs of life. The
Vanden Brinks are leading a growing
team of people who are busy in
serving the community, incarnating the
presence of Jesus.
The Well: 670 Belgo Rd. Kelowna, BC V1X 2A5 ronvdb@telus.net. Birthdays:
Ron: 11/23, Monica 11/10. Anniversary: 8/8.
University of Northern British Columbia - Prince George, B.C.

Neil and Virginia Lettinga
Sharing the position as the first full-
time chaplain at the University of
Northern British Columbia, Neil and
Virginia Lettinga coordinate the
pastoral counseling services of the
volunteer interfaith campus chaplains
as well as teach courses, facilitate
faculty prayer and discussion groups,
and mentor students in Bible studies
and small groups in their home. The
Lettingas’ Reformed perspective on
faith and learning has been welcomed
at this young northern university and in
their partnership with InterVarsity
Christian Fellowship and International
Student Fellowship.
3241 Vista Rise Road, Prince George, BC V2N 6R8, 250-694-7734,
nvlettinga@yahoo.ca, Birthdays: Neil 8/27, Virginia 11/28. Anniversary: 8/27.
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Connections Communityunity - London, Ont.
Manitoba George Saylor
The north side of London is on the fast
Prairie LDN - Winnipeg, Man. track of growth. It is a field ripe for
Robert Visser harvest. Connections church seeks to
be a missional presence- pointing
people upward to God, outward to one
Home Missions hopes to raise $5,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. another, and forward to the world.
MLD 2007 marks the calling of George
Saylor and the start of this new church.
Nova Scotia Over the next year Connections will
seek God’s leading in solidifying our
vision, forming a launch team,
Dalhousie University - Halifax, N.S. gathering resources, calling ministry
Brad and Julie Close leaders and reaching out to the city. In
Photo on the I drive is older than the the coming years Connections will
The motto on the Dalhousie University one on the card. seek to become a dynamic presence
Coat of Arms reads: Ora … used by God, for His glory, to create a
counter-culture for the common good.
Pray for George and his family, for the
launch team and ministry partners, and
Home Missions hopes to raise $43,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. most of all, that the lost of London will
26 Outrigger Cres, Halifax, NS B3M 4V8, 902-446-5311, Bradwc10@yahoo.ca, connect with Jesus.
Birthdays: Brad 9/14, Julie 1/12, Micah Willis 2/22, Anniversary: 6/19.
Ontario 106 Barrydale Cres, London Ont, N6G 2X5. 519-204-2075.
georgesaylor@rogers.com. Birthdays: George 9/23, Robin 3/4, Eden 1/1/2000,
Burlington CRC - Burlington, Ont. Karis 12/3/01, Justin 3/28/04. Anniversary 5/17.
Bob Luyk
Bob has been hired as the Discipling
and Ministries Coordinator.
Home Missions hopes to raise $7,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Crossroads Community - Ajax, Ont.
3422 New S, Burlington, ON L7N 1N3; 905-637-9948. office@burlingtoncrc.ca. Staff - Marco Girgenti
Crossroads uses a diversity of people
of all ages and musical levels in
worship.This creates a very dynamic
Clear View - Oakville, Ont. and ever changing approach to
Staff - Jackie Cornellise worship.
Sunday evenings have become the Home Missions hopes to raise $2,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
primary focus for Youth Ministry. It has 18-520 Westney Rd, South, Ajax, ON L1S 6W6. 905-426-4962.
become a place to enfold teens from office@crossroadsinajax.org.
the neighbrhood who are searching as
well as a small group time for the
youth of our church.
Home Missions hopes to raise $5,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Crossroads Community - Ajax, Ont.
2300 Sheridan Garden Dr. Oakville, ON L6J 7R2. 905-829-2242 ext.226; Staff - Youth Min
jcornelisse@clearviewchurch.com.
MFC
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Discovery - Bowmanville, Ont. Fanshawe College - London, Ont.
Martin Spoelstra Grace Miedema
Begun in 2006, Discovery Church is a Photo on support card is not on the I
community of people who are Fanshawe College is a community drive.
passionate about Jesus Christ, willing college serving 14,000 students with a
to introduce others to him, and actively faculty and staff of approximately 900
serving the community of Clarington. people. Grace Miedema is the first
“This is an exciting time as a church as Reformed voice to serve Christ
we engage our community through primarily on the Fanshawe campus.
servant evangelism and in worship,” “It’s a joy to be able to proclaim ‘our
says Martin Spoelstra. Serving is part world belongs to God,’” Grace says.
of every ministry at Discovery Church. “Each year it is gratifying to see God at
Each small group and ministry is work, drawing Christians together so
encouraged to serve outside its area of they can encourage each other, seeing
influence. Every three months them grow in faith and confidence,
members take the church to the able to reach out to others in the
streets to do servant evangelism strength of God’s love.”
projects with no strings attached.
Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. 1460 Oxford Street, PO Box 7005, London, ON N5Y 5R6, 519-452-4430 ext.
122 Waverly Road, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3W9. 905-259-3399. 4352 grace.miedema@sympatico.ca, Birthdays: Grace 8/27, Dirk 2/1, Walter
martin@discoverychurch.ca, www.discoverychurch.ca. Birthdays: Martin 8/15, AJ 3/5/80, Paul 11/27,84, Trina 3/10/87, Austin 2/1/90. Anniversary: 6/17.
9/23, Josh 4/1/90, Kara 2/2/92, Jana 3/18/95, Aaron 12/2/97. Anniversary: 9/24.
Fellowship CRC - Brighton, Ont.

Discovery - Bowmanville, Ont. Staff - David Deur
Recruiting Equipping members to reach out and
enfold new people is our vision. David
Home Missions hopes to raise $9,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. has re-developed the small group
ministry and developed a strategy for
CPD
enfolding new people.
204 Main St. Brighton, ON K0K 1H0. 613-475-6248; ddeur@brightoncrc.org.
EC LDN - Toronto, Ont.
Recruiting
First Hamilton CPDs - Hamilton, Ont.
Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Tim Sheridan
LDN
194 Charlton Ave West, Hamilton, ON L8P 2C9; 905-528-3826;
Faith - Burlington, Ont. tsheridan@firsthamilton.ca.
Staff
Home Missions hopes to raise $7,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Immanuel - Brampton, Ont.
MFC Recruiting - Staff
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Home Missions hopes to raise $8,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. CPD
MFC
McMaster University - Hamilton, Ont.

Living Hope - Peterborough, Ont. Dr. Michael and Eileen Fallon
Staff - Rick Leclerc At the heart of CR campus ministry is
Rick has been recently hired as the the conviction that Christ is in the
Children and Family Ministry director process of reconciling “all things” to
He will focus on establishing a himself and we are called to join him
community outreach program for as co-workers in regaining His
children in our area and evaluate how Kingdom. As such, we affirm an
best to support the family ministry at everyday, concrete spirituality that
Living Hope. sees every person on campus as a
potential agent of re-creation and
every sin tainted philosophy, every
1 Consumers Place, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X9. 705-740-9293. thought and academic discipline as
office@livinghope.on.ca. instituted in God and worthy of
transformation.
Living Mosaic Church - Burlington, Ont. 734 Garner Road East, Ancaster, ON L9G 3K9, 905-648-5526,
Leo and Deb Gatotos fallonm@mcmaster.ca, Birthdays: Michael, 4/2, Eileen 4/8, Sean 11/2, Simon
Most people in Burlington, Ontario, Photo on support card is not on the I 12/3. Anniversary: 6/28.
have everything, but still feel empty. drive.
They are too busy for friendships, yet
long to be connected. People are Meadowlands Fellowship - Ancaster, Ont.
hungry for something more than what Staff - Helen VanBeilen
this world can offer. They just don’t
know where to find it. God has worked in the hearts of our
Living Mosaic Church helps diverse members to have a passion for
people discover Jesus and follow Him facilitating others in the area of
in making a difference in their discipleship. Through our Alpha
community and the world. “God loves program and God’s timing a Messianic
Burlington. He has sent His church to Jew gave her life to Christ.
show them His love. And Living Mosaic Home Missions hopes to raise $4,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
is a part of that work,” says Pastor 211 Stonehenge Dr., Ancaster, ON. L9K 1R4. 905-304-4219.
Leo. connections@meadowlandsfellowship.ca.
c/o Faith CRC, 2265 Mountainside Drive, Burlington, ON L7P 1B6, 905-319-
3558, gatotos@cogeco.ca, Birthdays: Leo 3/15, Deb 3/15, Arielle 4/26/01, Niagara CPD - Niagara, Ont.
Christopher 12/18/04. Anniversary 11/23.
Recruiting

Living Mosaic - Burlington, Ont.
CPD
Staff
McMaster Christian Reformed Campus Photo on card not on I drive
Ministry takes a …
Queen's University - Kingston, Ont.
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Steven Kooy Grand Opening service on January 23,
2005, with nearly 250 people in
The mission of Geneva Fellowship can
attendance. At least 50-100 of them
be summarized in one word –
were spiritual seekers or people
discipleship. We are commissioned to
looking for a church home.
follow the mandate that Jesus left the
church in Matt 28:19-20a.In our
specific role on the campus of Queen’s Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
University, we are charged with 100A-55 Erb St. East, Waterloo, ON N2J 4K8. 519-746-4680.
applying this mandate to the students, adrian.v@myjourney.ca, www.myjourney.ca. Birthdays: Adrian 1/15, Barbara
faculty, staff, and institution. Our 11/14, Anthony 5/24/87, Ellen 2/28/89, Eric 8/10/90. Anniversary: 6/22.
ministry exists to invite both people
and organizational structures to
encounter Christ in deeper and more
comprehensive ways and in this way
to experience “the whole measure of University of Guelph - Guelph, Ont.
the fullness of Christ” (Eph 4:13).At the Jamie and Elains VanderBerg (or Burg)
heart of what we do is to represent The University of Guelph could be Photo on support card is newer than
Christ on campus, inviting every describes as an expressway … the one on the I drive. Need to find the
aspect of the university to draw closer support card photo.
to him. We do this by building
authentic and meaningful relationships
to demonstrate the love God has for
everyone and to earn the right and
respect needed to be a positive 344 West Acres drive, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, 519-767-5469,
influencing force. We work to javander@uoguelph.ca, Birthdays: Jamie 11/18, Elaine 12/31, Justin 6/19,
accomplish our task with our particular Andrew 1/9, Katya 9/26. Anniversary: 7/19.
theological framework and Kingdom
worldview which affirms that Christ is
Lord of all creation, he is working to
University of Toronto - Toronto, Ont.
redeem his handiwork and he calls
each one of us to participate in this Dr. Brian Walsh and Sylvia Keesmaat-Walsh (and Wichert?)
work of redemption. Database also lists personnel as
Home Missions hopes to raise $18,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. ‘Wichert’
Our ministry team of two permanent
182 Frontenac St. Kingston, ON K7L 3S6. 613-767-9634. Kooys@queensu.ca. staff and two …
Birthdays: Steven 12/9, Julia 3/25, Megan 6/27/04, Isabella 11/11/06.
Anniversary: 6/24. Home Missions hopes to raise $16,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
459 Country Lane RR#2, Cameron, ON K0M 1G0, 705-887-9429,
brian.walsh@utoronto.ca, Birthday: Brian 4/24. Wife: Sylvia. Children: Jubal,
Madeleine, and Lydia.
The Journey - Kitchener, Ont.
Adrian VanGiesen
Adrian Van Giessen, a pastor with
church planting experience in Ajax, University of Waterloo - Waterloo, Ont.
moved to the Kitchener/Waterloo area Graham Mary Leigh Morbey
in July 2003 to take up the work of 1Huron Campus Ministry at Waterloo Photo on the support is not on the I
church planting. The Van Giessens’ is a ministry of the Church in the drive.
dream was to create a spiritual campus settings of the University of
community especially for those who Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
have given up on church or who It is dedicated to serving the whole
haven't stepped inside of a church in campus community by bringing the
their adult life.The Journey held its transforming power of the gospel of
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Jesus Christ to campus people and can give some direction to students
campus structures. The ministry is and the York University as a whole.
mandated to see that students, faculty “Our mission is to provide Christian
and staff are introduced to the claims resources and services to the
of the gospel, encouraged to yield their university community in order to
lives to God in Jesus Christ and then demonstrate the relevance of the
be nurtured and discipled in the Christian faith; promote God’s grace,
Christian Way. As much as possible, love, and harmony; and equip
the ministry will attempt to live faithfully Christians for leadership and service in
through demonstrations of creative the academic community and beyond,”
critique, loving actions and Chong says.
compassionate understanding, the Home Missions hopes to raise $32,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
confession that the universities are
2670 Inlake Court, Mississauga, ON L5N 2A7, 416-707-5315,
under the sovereign rule of the triune
chaplain@logoscrc.ca, www.olgoscrc.ca, Birthdays: Chong 6/8, Martha 3/19,
God.
Alyssa 10/17/98, Bethany 3/2/01, Anniversary: 6/7.
316 Hiawatha Drive, Waterloo, ON N2L 5H5, 519-886-1474, gmorbet@wlu.ca,
Birthdays: Graham 2/10, Mary Leigh 4/16. Children: Leighanna, Anthony,
Jonathan. Anniversary: 8/24.
University of Western Ontario - London, Ont.

Mike Wagenman
This campus ministry seeks to connect
with students and bear witness to the
lordship of Jesus Christ.“I am working
to build a strong Christian community
of people who serve Jesus in all of
their lives,” Mike says. “Modeling a
confident life of faith, my aim is to
engage students and call them to a life
of holistic discipleship, connecting
belief with behavior. Students today
especially need to recognize their
Spirit-given gifts and learn to use those
gifts in world-transforming ways.”…
243 Walmer Grove, London, ON N6G 4G9, 519-280-6625,
mwagenman@gmail.com, Birthdays: Mike 5/2, Jen 3/21, Emma 1/31/96, Skye
12/19/97, Elaina 11/16/99. Anniversary: 6/19.
LOGOS/York University - Toronto, Ont.

Shiao Chong and Martha Schreiber
With more than 40,000 students, York
University can be a large, impersonal
place where students can feel lost in
many ways. LOGOS campus ministry
attempts to be one way whereby God
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Maine Pine Tree LDN - Pittsfield, Maine
Bill Johnson
New Hope Church of Bangor - Bangor, Maine
Carl Bergman Home Missions hopes to raise $7,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
New Hope Church is an emerging MLD
church in central Maine. The first
public worship service was held
October 2005. Bangor and its
surrounding towns number about River of Life Chr Fellowship - Pittsfield, Maine
90,000 people. New Hope seeks to Jamie Simpson
meet the needs of the Bangor
community while holding firmly to the
deep truths of the Scriptures. Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. MFC
PO Box 2696, Bangor ME 04402; 207-866-7754; info@newhopebgr.org.
Birthdays: Carl 10/26, Joyce 2/06. Anniversary 6/26. Massachusetts
North Shore Chapel - Danvers, Mass.

New Hope/Staff - Bangor, Maine Mike Laird
Staff (2) Witchcraft and the occult have deep
roots in New England. That is why
prayer is so necessary as the Lairds
Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. lead North Shore Chapel to reclaim
CPD this area for Christ and His kingdom.
PO Box 2055, Danvers, MA 01923. 978-337-9737; michael.laird@verizon.net.
Pathway Community - Newport, Maine Birthdays: Mike 12/12, Laura 6/20, Samuel, 4/04/02. Anniversary 8/23.
Tony Brown
From its start in the living room of Tony
and Amy Brown in 2005, the desire of The River - Sutton, Mass.
Pathway Community Church is to go Bruce Dykstra
“all out” in its love for God, for others,
The Dykstras are planting a church
and for making disciples. Located in
called The River in Southern
the heart of the Maine wilderness, this
Worcester County whose vision is
new church is strategically situated at
“being and making disciples.” This new
the crossroads of Maine where it can
church is a daughter of Pleasant Street
reach communities within a 30-miles
CRC where Bruce served as a pastor
radius. Pray that God’s Kingdom
for ten years. “As a body, we seek to
advances through the ministry of
bring the living water of Christ to our
Pathway Community Church and that
communities and bring fruit and
God would send more laborers into the
healing like the trees that are planted
harvest fields of central Maine.
along the river in Ezekiel 47,” Bruce
Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. says. “We seek to cooperate with our
PO Box 171, Newport, ME 04953. 207-368-9977 tonybrown@pathwaycrc.org communities, communicate God’s
www.pathwaycrc.org. Birthdays: Tony 12/23, Amy 11/12, Micah 9/21/89, Ethan good news, celebrate in worship, and
6/12/92, Noah 8/25/94, John 4/25/01, Seth 8/30/06. Anniversary: 2/18. cultivate growth in one another.”
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PO Box 185, Whitinsville, MA 01588. 508-982-2114 dykstra06@charter.net good news to the poor and poor in
www.rivercrc.org. Birthdays: Bruce 2/9, Mary 3/15, Andrew 3/20/92, Jesse spirit (i.e. evangelism), and healing the
5/9/94, Adelaide 9/25/98, Samuel 8/1/00. Anniversary 8/27. ills and providing for the needs of our
communities. More than just events,
New Hampshire this has become our Biblical
worldview. Providing the means for
people to be involved in this type of
Indonesian Fellowship - Dover, N.H. holistic ministry has led to tremendous
Harold Lapian vision and growth for our congregation.
Harold and Debbie Lapian were called We truly seek to live a life for the
in 2002 to plant a church in Dover, kingdom, which as Acts 2 shows,
New Hampshire, that would focus on involves the sharing of your life (its
the more than 1,000 Indonesian time, talents, and treasures).
immigrants who reside there. The
Lapians moved to Dover from Home Missions hopes to raise $35,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Indonesia where Harold had extensive PO Box 16305, Hooksett, NH 03106, 603-491-9312 pastorryan@manchlife.com,
church planting and pastoral www.manchlife.com. Birthdays: Ryan 4/14, Nicole 3/13, Luke 8/19/04, Caleb
experience. Harold’s vision for 11/17/05. Anniversary: 9/20.
Indonesian CRC focuses on gathering
Indonesian immigrants for worship and
addressing their spiritual, diaconal,
and social needs. The church already Seacoast LDN - North Hampton, N.H.
has an active ministry among Brent Averill
Indonesian families and women in the
community.
MLD
13 Crescent Ave. Dover, NH 03820-2710; 603-343-5090; lapian01@yahoo.com.
Birthdays: Harold 6/11, Debbie 11/1, Michelle 3/5/93, William 4/26/95, Grace
4/28/00. Anniversary: 1/11. New Jersey
Grace Community Chapel - New Brunswick, N.J.

Manchester L.I.F.E. - Hooksett, N.H. Jae Park
Ryan Bradley The vision for Grace Community
Chapel is to see people transformed
At Manchester LIFE, we believe that at
by the power of the gospel so that they
the core of the church must be the
may be equipped to lead and serve
desire to fulfill the Great
their community. Our vision for the
Commandment and Great
second generation of Asian-Americans
Commission given to the church. We
is to see the lost generation churched,
must love God, love others, and make
saved, and making an impact for the
disciples as we go. As we see in the
Kingdom of God.
ministry of Jesus, there are three vital
components that live out this code: Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
teaching, preaching, and healing. 46 Bayard St. Suite 302, PO Box 1415, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-1415; 732-
Along with lives given to worship, 790-5310; jae.park@gccnj.org.
these three components are the core
of what we focus on in our church. In
fact, the one requirement of our small
groups is that they find ways to live out North Jersey LDN - North Haledon, N.J.
these three components - teaching Harold Sweetman
and learning together, preaching the
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Home Missions hopes to raise $6,700 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. piece of this vision is that by 2015 15
MLD new CRC churches will be planted in
Metro New York with 10 in the city
itself.
William Paterson University - Paterson, N.J.
409 E. 25th St. Paterson, NJ 07514, 973-279-3132, jaalgera@juno.com.
Ken VdWall Birthdays: John 11/28, Debra 9/29.
From a small beginning, this ministry
has grown to a large gathering of
students, faculty, and staff with many
cultures, nationalities, and races united New York Resid - New York, N.Y.
in serving Christ. Students regularly Ben Spalink
conduct a Bible study at a local
homeless shelter with the culinary
school providing a meal. As a result, a
homeless sheltering program has CPD
begun with more than 14 Christian
Reformed churches participating. Pennsylvania
315 Linda Vista Ave. N. Haledon, NJ 07508 973-423-2737. kenvw@hotmail.com Germantown Hope - Philadelphia, Pa.
Birthdays: Ken 11/25, Carolyn 1/14. Anniversary: 8/13. Kyuboem Lee
GHCC was sent out from Spirit and
New York Truth Fellowship in Philadelphia to
another urban section of
City Fellowship Church - New York, N.Y. Germantown.The Lees, along with two
other couples, form a multiethnic
Steve Wolma
leadership team.They lead a core
group of about 25 former members of
Home Missions hopes to raise $50,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Spirit and Truth Fellowship.
304 W. 92nd St., Apt. 1B New York, NY 10025, 212-920-9014; Home Missions hopes to raise $29,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
swolma@verizon.net. Birthdays: Stephen 9/15, Dana 9/22, Chloe 3/20/01, 110 W. Ashmead, Philadelphia, PA 19144. 215-713-9044
Jonathan 7/08/03. Anniversary: 5/30.
kyuboemlee@hotmail.com. Birthdays: Kyuboem 2/28, Christe 9/28.
Anniversary: 9/28.
New York Initiative - New York, N.Y.
John Algera
Philadelphia Initiative - Philadelphia, Pa.
Manny Ortiz/Sue Baker
The Big Vision in partnership with the
“Church of New York City” and the
Vision New York is to see the number Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
of evangelical Gospel Centered CPD
churches and evangelical Christians in
NYC double by 2015 so that our
nation, culture and world will be led to
the truths of the Gospel, influenced for
Christ and the bounds of the Kingdom
of God expanded. This will take the
planting of at least 1000 new
churches. Our Christian Reformed
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California Every week, fifty families move within
five miles of Epicenter. The boom is in
full swing. That is why Christ needs to
Reg Hisp Min Developer - Pasadena, Calif. be lifted high and placed in the center
Mirtha Villafane of this new community. For two years
now, the Epicenter family is creating a
Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. spiritual home among people who
typically have made God a low priority.
CPD
4208 26th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34205, 941-400-8882,
Remanente - Simi Valley, Calif. donridder917@aol.com. Birthday: 9/17.
Hector Chavez
Home Missions hopes to raise $16,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. ICR Vida Nueva - Hialeah, Fla.
CPD Staff - Lourdes Granada

The River Spanish Ministry - Redlands, Calif. CPD
John Gonzales
Within the last few months two
possible ministry opportunities came Kissimmee CPD - Kissimmee, Fla.
up. One of them a possible opportunity recruiting
to begin a new Spanish ministry for the
River Christian Reformed Church of
Redlands, California and the other an Home Missions hopes to raise $40,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
opportunity to become an associate CPD
pastor, leading the existing Spanish
congregation of the Rosewood
Christian Reformed Church of
Bellflower in Bellflower, California. New Heart Fellowship - Orlando, Fla.
Felix Fernandez
New Heart Church is God-honoring in
3135 West Warner Ave. Santa Ana, California 92704. 909-528-5863,
its worship, Christ-reflecting in its love,
Gonzalesjo4jazz@verizon.net. Birthdays: John 2/08, Priscilla 6/11, Joshua
Spirit-driven in its outreach, and Bible-
9/11/81, Jeanette 8/08/87, Jennifer 8/08/87. Anniversary: 5/03.
centered in its teaching. Felix
Fernandez says, “We are committed to
Florida being a place where no perfect people
are allowed, where strangers become
Comunidad de Cristo - Miami, Fla. family, and where every member is a
Staff - Cimalitza Escalona minister. Our vision is to restore people
to God and to each other by leading
restless hearts to rest in Christ.”
Home Missions hopes to raise $8,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Home Missions hopes to raise $40,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
MFC 370 Micanopy Court, Casselberry, FL 32707. 407-803-1659,
pastorfelix@newheartcrc.org www.newheartcrc.org. Birthdays: Felix 11/17,
Keri 1/1, Caleb 3/08/03, Seth 7/26/05. Anniversary 7/1.
Epicenter - Bradenton, Fla.
Don Ridder
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Nuevo Pacto/New Covenant - West Palm Beach, Fla. their country of origin and are starting
Xavier Suarez over here. They work hard, sometimes
holding two jobs, but they receive very
little pay. Our main community
Home Missions hopes to raise $40,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. challenges are poverty; family crises;
CPD housing, and security. We have started
to answer those problems with a family
counseling ministry and a community
bank. We also are trying to draw more
Vida Nueva - Hialeah Gardens, Fla. men to our ministry.
Juan Pablo Sanchez Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Iglesia Cristiana Reformada “Vida 494 Madison Ave. Paterson, NJ 07514 973-279-3132 ext. 15
Nueva” is a new church located in guillermo.godoy@juno.com Birthday: 4/18.
northwest Miami. The area has a large
Hispanic population and the leadership
is praying for a growing congregation
with an effective cell group ministry. Nuevo Horizonte - Passaic, N.J.
They are committed to reaching the Marco Avila
spiritual, relational, and physical needs Nuevo Horizonte is a growing Spanish-
of the people in their community. speaking congregation in Passaic,
Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. New Jersey. It is a church where loving
people gather to worship a loving God.
3641 W. 2nd Street, Hialeah, FL 33012-4301, 305-828-0262
Together the Avilas are a vibrant team
jpsanchez1@juno.com. Birthdays: Juan 6/26, Alicia 1/4, Andy 5/25/83, Josué
as they live, teach, and model the
11/24/87. Anniversary: 12/20.
delight of being God’s children.
Michigan
259 Pershing Rd. Clifton NJ 07013. Birthdays: Marco 7/21, Dinorah 1/1, Tania
4/13/94, Stephanie 5/05/97, May 5, 1997, Anthony 11/9/99. Anniversary: 7/16.
Roosevelt Park Hisp - Grand Rapids, Mich.
Pablo Canche
Through Pablo’s leadership there has
Passaic CC College - Prospect Park, N.J.
been opportunity to offer ESL classes
free of change.. We also celebrate Hernan Zapata
Spanish worship services with The CRC Hispanic Campus Ministry at
translation into English on Sunday PCCC brings the light of the gospel
mornings, and offer spiritual from the local Hispanic parish into the
counseling in Spanish. university to illuminate the world of
Home Missions hopes to raise $18,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. higher education. As a result of this
evangelism on campus, Hernán has
MFC 811 Chicago Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49509, 616-243-5875; already reached out to many of the
rpccrc@sbcglobal.net 7,000 Latino students, faculty, and
staff.
New Jersey Home Missions hopes to raise $27,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
175 North 12th St. Prospect Park, NJ 07508 973- 942-8646,
Jesus Te Llama - Paterson, N.J. zapatathomack@aol.com. Birthdays: Hernán 1/6, Rachel 12/6. Anniversary:
Guillermo Godoy 6/17.
I am planting a bilingual church for
Latin people in Paterson, New Jersey, New York
where half of the people are Hispanic
or Latin. Many left everything behind in
Gracia - Jackson Hts, N.Y.
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Arturo Olguin of children, teens, and adults.
Discipleship and the preparation of
believers to actively and intentionally
Home Missions hopes to raise $25,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. share the gospel with others is our
CPD goal. The people of Socorro are in
great need as they live in darkness,
South Carolina poverty, and oppression.
Crossroads - Columbia, S.C. 10740 Spring Valley, Socorro, TX 79927, rayas@juno.com. 915-204-9380.
Cary Holbert Birthdays: José 5/25, Valerie 2/4, Adriana 6/28/94, Jacqueline 6/3/96, Marc
8/31/99. Anniversary: 6/1.
“We are always at a CrossRoad. This
day whom shall we serve?” With these
words Cary Holbert summarizes the
three-fold purpose of CrossRoads
Church: to be believers who trust in
Jesus, grow in Jesus, and share Jesus
with others. As a “tent making” church
planter, Cary models workplace
evangelism that allows him many
opportunities to reach the unchurched.
“We believes the church should be
leading and modeling family, culture,
workplace ethics, art, music, business,
foreign policy, politics, every sphere of
our society.” In so doing, it is located at
a strategic crossroad.
225 Sweet Gum Road, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-699-5221,
cholbert@sc.rr.com. Birthdays: Cary 5/7, Sharon 12/26. Anniversary: 11/14.
Texas
Sunshine Community CPD - El Paso, Texas

Tony Lara

CPD
Valley Ridge - Socorro, Texas

Jose Rayas
Our vision is to share, promote and
lead the unsaved of Socorro, Texas
our Lord Jesus Christ. We envision
individual family and community
transformation and empowerment
through the gospel to enrich the lives
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Michigan public research institution and to
encourage faculty, staff, and students
to pursue scholarship and shape their
Antioch LDN - Grand Rapids, Mich. own intellectual vision in the light of the
Dave Beelen gospel of Jesus Christ. To achieve this
To work in cross-denominational end, CFS offers courses and
partnership with local churches in West discussion groups, hosts graduate
Michigan to identify , equip, and fellows groups, stimulates cultural
activate Jesus’ followers to grow engagement through movie reviews
deeper as servant leaders to find and and book discussions, and invites
fulfill their God-designed purpose in life world-renowned Christian scholars to
and then to serve as significant lecture and interact with students,
volunteer leaders, associate pastors faculty, and departments of the
and staff persons at church plants, University of Michigan.
multi-site extensions, or establishes Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
churches. Dave Beelen is presently
1236 Washtenaw Ct. Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 734-668-7421. rbouma@umich.edu,
leading a group of 20 participants,
www.cfs-aa.org. Birthday: Rolf 9/12.
some who are being trained for
expanding leadership roles within
Madison or its expected satellite sites
that area being planned, some from Canton Korean - Canton, Mich.
other churches around the area who Lee Chul Jeong
are discerning the next step in their
leadership journey.
MLD CPD Canton Korean CRC, 42690 Cherri Hill Rd, Canton, MI 48187. 734-678-
7133. rockcrc@yahoo.co.kr.
Blythefield - Rockford, Mich.

Cornerstone - Ann Arbor, Mich.
John Witvliet
recruiting
Blythefield CRC’s goal is to
intentionally reach out to the
community. The grant from Home Home Missions hopes to raise $12,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Missions has allowed us to develop a CPD
Kids Hope USA ministry and hire a
director .
Crosswinds Community - Holland, Mich.
MFC 6350 Kuttshill Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341. 616-866-2962
Jeff Meyer
blythefieldcrc@i2k.com.
Crosswinds Community Church is
establishing a presence in the area
straddling the northern boundaries of
Campus Chapel - Ann Arbor, Mich. Holland and Zeeland where residential
Rolf Bouma and commercial growth is
The Center for Faith & Scholarship unprecedented. Classes Holland and
(CFS) is a Christian study center at the Zeeland both provide direction for this
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, exciting new church. Weekly
Michigan. The mission of the center is gatherings aim to bring unchurched
to promote the Christian intellectual and underchurched people into a
tradition on the campus of an elite setting where the cross of Christ and
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the wind of the Spirit draw them into a reaching between 140-160 students
fresh relationship with God. Corporate and 10-14 staff members.
worship began in early 2006. Children Home Missions hopes to raise $9,800 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
and youth, along with adults, are key
EM 407 Perry St. Big Rapids, MI 49307. 616-796-9424;
participants in this new Christian
mwissink@net-port.com.
community.
PO Box 8427, Holland, MI 49422; 616-399-4333; crosswinds@iserv.net.
Birthdays: Jeff 12/17, Vicki 9/12. Anniversary: 2/10. Georgetown Classis CPD - Georgetown Township, Mich.
Recruiting
Evergreen Ministries - Hudsonville, Mich. Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Staff - Recruiting CPD

MFC 4212 48th Ave. Hudsonville, MI 49426; 616-669-7700; Gold Ave/Peace & Hope - Grand Rapids, Mich.
evergreen@egm.org. Gilbert Varela
Not only do Gold Avenue Church and
Iglesia Paz y Esperanza share the
same building and the same pastor,
Faith - Holland, Mich. they are reaching out to northwest
Staff - Angela Perry Taylor Grand Rapids, a multiethnic
Faith CRC is in a rapidly changing community of high need. The two
neighborhood and community. We are churches seek to be a vivid testimony
committed to address the challenge of to their community by their unity and
diversity and proclaim the joy of love. That’s why members come
diversity. Angela Perry Taylor is a true together monthly for a bilingual
bridge builder and will begin her worship service and fellowship dinner.
ministry at Faith in 9/07. “Our community of faith faces many
Home Missions hopes to raise $5,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. challenges as we try to be faithful to
the Lord,” says Gilbert Varela.
MFC 85 West 26th St. Holland, MI 49423; 616-396-7934. www.faithcrc.org
49 Gold Ave., NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504; 616-454-8833;
arelas2000@yahoo.com Birthdays: Gilbert 12/10, Elizabeth 8/30, Katlyn
Ferris State University - Big Rapids, Mich. 11/06/87, Kay 9/11/89. Anniversary 3/23.
Mike Wissink
This ministry continues to focus on
seeking to reach those students
coming from CRC & RCA backgrounds Immanuel - Hudsonville, Mich.
as well as those outside the church. Kids Hope
Our weekly large group worship time is Kids Hope will begin in 9/07. Many
called “The Overflow. From that we volunteers have stepped up to be
develop small groups and do many involved with this outreach ministry to
community service projects. What children from a local school. Tami
continues to broaden and grow is the Koenig is the director.
athletic component of our ministry to Home Missions hopes to raise $4,300 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
coaches, athletes, and other staff.
MFC 3520 Kiel St. Hudsonville, MI 49426; 616-669-9725; godwithus@aol.com.
Realizing where God is at work is
humbling. On a weekly basis, Mike is
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gospel of Jesus Christ, to renovate
Kalamazoo CPD - Kalamazoo, Mich. hearts that have wandered away from
Recruiting Jesus Christ, and to construct new
hearts freedom that Jesus offers that
. can live in the joy and to all who follow
Home Missions hopes to raise $25,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Him.
CPD Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
800 Monroe - Suite 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-233-7515,
pastorhenry@monroecommunitychurch.org. Birthdays: Henry 10/28, Amy 9/03,
Megan 7/24/99, Henry 4/28/02. Anniversary: 7/03.
Lakeside Chapel - Ludington, Mich.
G Kett, G DeMey
Gregg DeMey, along with Gregory Kett,
is a bivocational pastor of a new church New Communityunity Church - Newaygo, Mich.
in Ludington, Michigan, called Lakeside Case VanWyk
Chapel. The mission of the church is "to New Community Church was an
bring joy to people" by worshiping independent Bible church ready to
together, serving together, and playing close its doors when God opened a
together. Top priorities for Lakeside new door for a Reformed witness in
Chapel are hosting weekly dinners, the Newaygo area. Today, New
worshiping together on Saturday Community Church is a growing
evenings twice a month, forming small missionary church, seeking to
groups for discipleship and growth, and affiliate with the CRC. “New
developing ministry teams. The church Community is about new
held its first public worship services in fall beginnings. We are renovating our
2005 building for the growth and ministry
Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. that God has given us. If you
believe that our God is a God of
215 S. Lakeshore Drive #11, Ludington, MI 49431, second chances and new
gdemey@earthlink.net. Birthdays: Gregg 6/20, Sarah 11/2, Anastasia beginnings, please pray for us and
3/09/97, William 3/15/01. Anniversary:12/27. encourage us spiritually and
financially,” asks Pastor Case.
MFC Consulting Funding - , Mich. 409 S. Mundy Ave. Newaygo, MI 49336; 231-652-9900, cgvanwyk@charter.net
Birthdays: Case 10/21, Gremar 7/15. Anniversary 3/5.
as needed

On The House Church - Muskegon, Mich.
MFC
Jeff Boersma
On The House Church started in 2005
to serve people disconnected from
Monroe Community Church - Grand Rapids, Mich. Christ’s Church by establishing
Henry Schenkel Christian community through small
Monroe Community Church is a new groups that serve as safe entry points.
church in downtown Grand Rapids. “We look forward to the time when
The purpose of the MCC is to help these groups have grown and
people find and experience God's multiplied to the point where corporate
transforming power in their hearts and worship can begin,” says Jeffrey
lives. MCC seeks God’s power to Boersma. Jesus said that where two
demolish hearts that are hard to the or three are gathered in his name, he
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is there with them. Meeting weekly for 1652 M-40 North, Allegan, MI 49010; 269-673-8593; jonvug@chartermi.net.
edification, accountability, discipleship, Birthdays: Jon 12/5, Lori 4/21, Kassandra 1/11/89, John 4/09/90.
and evangelism with one or two others
is central to the strategy of On The
House Church.
Watershed - Traverse City, Mich.
Bryan Berghoef
3910 Lake Point Drive, Muskegon, MI 49441 231-638-061;
onthehousechurch@verizon.net. Birthdays: Jeffrey 6/26, Michelle 6/27, Morgan Bryan and Christy Berghoef hope
6/22/93, Marc 4/26/95, Gabrielle 1/18/99. Anniversary 5/28. this new church plant will draw
men and women from this area to
Christ. It is their desire that God
The Gathering - Grand Rapids, Mich. grow this church into a body that
Paul Worster worships Christ and is serious
In the fall of 2003, Paul and Lavonne about discipleship. “People are
Worster embarked on the adventure of hungry for authentic spiritual
developing a new church in Walker, connection,” Bryan said. “Our
Michigan. Their vision is to see the
kingdom life of Christ take root and communities are full of need and
grow in the lives of individuals, when people see us make a
marriages, and families throughout the difference, they are seeing Christ.”
greater Walker area. Using a cell Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
group model of ministry, Paul and
Lavonne are equipping others for the 601 Napolean Way, Traverse City, MI 49686; 231-933-0083;
work of relationship-oriented bryberg4@yahoo.com. Birthdays: Bryan 3/30, Christy 10/30, Henry 7/8/03,
evangelism and discipleship. They also Winston 9/28/04. Anniversary 7/6.
are working to develop leaders.
250 Centennial Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 616-791-2939, Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Mich.
pcworster@sbcglobal.net. Birthdays: Paul 8/22, Lavonne 4/3, Benjamin 3/22/97, DeYoung & Brinks
Bryan 8/5/02. Anniversary: 4/25.
EM Bronco Campus Ministries, 1050 Kamley Chapel, Kalamazoo, MI 49008;
The River - Allegan, Mich. rdy263@yahoo.com.
Jon Vugteveen
The River is the restart of a
struggling church. Since then, many
people new to the faith have come
through its doors. Attendance
averages 100 people and there is an
atmosphere of excitement and
anticipation that God has done and
will continue to do great things.
“God has instilled new hope in
those who are attending,”
Vugteveen said. “Hope in God, and
the healing that has taken place,
does indeed lead to new life in
Jesus Christ.”
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Illinois SmChTran
Chicago Urban CPD - Chicago, Ill.

Recruiting Many People's Church - Chicago, Ill.
John Hoekwater
CPD 1728 W. Touhy, Chicago, IL 60626; 773-973-3827;
johnhoekwater@ameritech.net.
Family of Faith - Monee, Ill.
Henry Reyenga
New Evergreen Church - Evergreen Park, Ill.
Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. John Wilczewski
MFC
CPD
GAP Staff - Chicago, Ill.
Staff Indiana
Home Missions hopes to raise $3,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Hope Community - Indianapolis, Ind.
CPD 2100 N. Kildare Ave. Chicago, IL 60639 773-489-5949, Staff - Recruiting
info@gapcommunitychurch.org.
MFC
Hip Hop Ministry - Chicago, Ill.
Staff - Rhoda Ward
Pathway - St. John, Ind.
Home Missions hopes to raise $6,750 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Recruiting
MFC
CPD
Horizon Community - Downers Grove, Ill.
Jon Hoekema
Pathway/Parent - St. John, Ind.
Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Parent
CPD/MFC
CPD
Lawndale - Chicago, Ill.
Jim Wolfe
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California
City Hope - Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grace Unlimited - Los Angeles, Calif. Rik Stevenson
Melvin Jackson City Hope Ministries is a multiethnic,
multicultural ministry in the inner city of
Located in south central Los Angeles,
Grand Rapids. The church’s motto is:
Believers Christian Fellowship
“City Hope Ministries is a place where
ministers primarily to single, unwed
the spirit is renewed and where being
parents and troubled teens whose
peculiar is normal.” City Hope pushes
parents often don’t attend church. The
the limits of the evangelistic envelope
church sponsors food and clothing
by reaching the lost for Christ. “We use
drives and offers drug and alcohol
every God given gift, suggestion, and
counseling. They encourage and help
idea available if it means keeping a
build strong support for believers
person out of the clutches of the
through counseling and likewise build
enemy,” Rik says. “Our mission is to
confidence through positive
convince those who are lost to live,
relationships.
move, breathe, and die by the Word of
Home Missions hopes to raise $18,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. God.”
1850 W 54th St, Los Angeles, CA 90062; 323- 789-7207; Home Missions hopes to raise $14,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
pastormelvin@graceunlimitedministries.org. Birthdays: Melvin 12/21, April 4/2,
1975 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507; 616-243-1992;
Latonya 12/28/77, Britney 3/05/86, Melvin 2/02/90, Chanel 5/15/92. Anniversary:
drrik@cityhopeministries.com. Birthdays: Rik 11/29, Denise 10/14, Robert
9/8.
9/18/76, Brian 6/27/84, Kariamu 6/20/93,
+Anniversary 7/25.
New Ground Harvest - Los Angeles, Calif.

Staff Coit Community - Grand Rapids, Mich.
Staff Youth Min of Music
MFC
Illinois
Black Campus Ministry - Chicago, Ill. Immanuel Youth Ministry - Kalamazoo, Mich.
Revis-Moore & Polk-Pugh Recruiting - Staff
EM MFC
New Jersey
Hip Hop Ministry - Chicago, Ill.
Staff - Rhoda Ward New City - Jersey City, N.J.
Staff
Home Missions hopes to raise $6,750 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. New City Church, an
MFC expression of the Body of
Christ, seeks to bring
Michigan transformation to children. We
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do this by planting the seeds of Birthdays: Robert 6/9, Jane 7/17, Emmanuel 12/03/98. Anniversary: 8/17.
the gospel in children, training
teenagers to be leaders, and Washington
loving leaders by helping them
become the Body of Christ. Word of Truth Ministry - Seattle, Wash.
Programs include a performing Clarence Presley
arts-based after-school center,
teen leadership development, Home Missions hopes to raise $35,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
summer camp, teen CPD
employment, arts and drama-
infused teen worship services,
and small group discipleship.
Our desire is to follow a child in
his or her development from
age 6 to 19 and be the
advocate, family, friend,
counselor, and Body of Christ to
that child so that he or she is
set on a path of life
transformation.
CPD 213 Virginia Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07304 201-915-9896;
pt@newcitykidschurch.com;. Birthdays: Travor 5/03, Linda 4/02, Haymawittle
2/18/89, Michal 1/20/2000, Zechariah 10/02/04. Anniversary: 7/18.
Pennsylvania
African Chr Ministry - Paoli, Pa.

Robert Wafula
African Christian Ministry (ACM)
was established to meet the
spiritual and physical needs of
African men and women, many of
whom come to Philadelphia for
school or work. Most of these
people face loneliness as they
encounter a huge cultural gap
between their African life and their
new environment. The vision of
ACM is to bring African people in
the Greater Philadelphia area
together for Christian fellowship
and mission.
15 Chetwynd Road, Paoli, PA 19301-1817; 610-725-8975; wafular@aol.com.
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Iowa
Areopagus - Ames, Iowa New Life Church - New Brighton, Minn.

Randy Gabrielse Phonh Sinbondit
Areopagus is a campus ministry New Life reaches out to the SE Asian
that celebrates the good news of community with Christ’s love in action,
Jesus Christ and equips Iowa State serving with a humble heart. Building
students, faculty, and staff to the community of Christ is our main
explore and engage God’s claims focus to exalt the Savior and disciple
over every aspect of life in the the found.
university community. “We provide Home Missions hopes to raise $34,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
faculty and graduate students with CPD 1600 Silver Lake Rd. New Brighton, MN 55112. 651-633-5252
opportunities for fellowship and phons@faithcrc.com.
engagement of the gospel with
integration of these with Christian
church and family relationships,”
Randy says. “Through this work we North Center Lao - Brooklyn Park, Minn.
provide opportunities for faculty, Chanthala Sithavongsa
staff, and graduate students to
North Center Lao primarily targets the
witness and minister to
un-churched Lao peoples in the Twin
undergraduate students in both
Cities, but has grown to be and intends
formal presentation and in the
to continue to be multicultural in
course of their daily work.”
nature. North Center is committed to
Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. winning souls for Christ, making the
3626 Ontario St. Ames, IA 50014; 515-290-0607; r.gabrielse@att.net. church a center for training, building
Birthdays: Randy 2/8, Karen 2/7. Anniversary: 10/28. and discipleship.
Minnesota CPD 5308 84th Ave. N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443; 763-442-7026;
nclaobap@msn.com.
Bethel - Princeton, Minn.
Staff - Bonnie Olson Wisconsin
Home Missions hopes to raise $6,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Fond Du lac - Burnett, Wis.
MFC 8938 33rd St. Princeton MN 55371. 763-389-5715, bethelcrc@gmail.com. Recruiting

Living Stone Church - Rochester, Minn. CPD
Kyle & Wendy Haack
Living Stone Church values
authenticity, hospitality, discipleship, Fond Du lac/Parent - Burnett, Wis.
and mission. The Haacks hope to it is Parent
a church that is focused on the needs
of the community, allowing residents to
see the world through God’s eyes. Home Missions hopes to raise $6,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
CPD522 21st St. NE, Rochester, MN 55906; 507-398-9499;
kylehaack@juno.com. Birthdays: Kyle, 4/22, Wendy 10/31. Anmiversary: 5/30.
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Living Hope Community - Fox Lake, Wis. drama geared towards children
Staff - Kim Stiemsma and their parents. Then, the
Growth in our youth programs have main celebration (worship)
been very evident since Kim has utilizing whatever is necessary
become our full-time youth director. (drama, dance, story-telling) to
We have seen growth on our present the Gospel as
community youth nights, especially experiential as possible will take
spiritual growth. Many youth are now place at this multipurpose space
attending Sunday services. What a joy temporarily called Koinonia Café
this is for our church to see young
Community.
people begin to understand the love of
God. 8938 33rd St. Princeton, MN Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Home Missions hopes to raise $3,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. 19160 Emerald Drive, Brookfield, WI – 53045; :262-501-6025;
acts932@sbcglobal.net. Birthdays: Evevas 1/04, Denise 5/13, Nicolas 9/21/95,
MFC 223 West State St. Fox Lake, WI 53933. 920-928-6610;
Gabriel 2/09/98. Anniversary: 12/15.
livinghope@centurytel.net.
Milwaukee Metro - Brookfield, Wis.

Eneyas Freitas
Koinonia Café Community
(KCC) is meant to be a
missional ministry. Therefore,
our plan is not to invest too
much in building but in
missions. Yet, some structure
will be necessary in order to see
KCC fulfilling its mission. Our
initial goal is to be a coffee shop
located in Milwaukee Metro
Area. In fact, we envision KCC
being a multipurpose space.
During the week, KCC will be a
coffee shop where people can
connect, talk, and be in
fellowship; a place where we
can informally connect with un-
churched people. Furthermore,
KCC will be a space where
Christian artists can perform
(drama, music, dance) on
Thursday and/or Friday nights;
KCC will be a place for
celebration (worship) during the
weekends (Saturday and/or
Sunday). Celebration will
basically happen in two ways.
There will be a special musical-
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Arizona Staff
Hope - Flagstaff, Ariz. Home Missions hopes to raise $7,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Staff - Ryan Holder MFC 11355 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, CO 80020; 303-466-7770.
www.familyinchrist.com.
MFC 3347 West Swiss Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004; 928-526-0677;
hopecommunity@aspect1.net. Horizon Staff - Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Staff - Sindy Hana
Colorado Sindy Hana, Children’s Ministry
Director
Crucible - Parker, Colo. Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Henry Serrano MFC 2121 Dad Clark Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO. 80126. 303-791-2143;
The Crucible is a new ministry that hcc_children@wavmax.com.
reaches Filipinos and their families
in metropolitan Denver by Iowa
establishing relational house
churches. “We focus on
establishing intimate, caring Bridge of Hope - Sioux Center, Iowa
relationships among families using Staff - Pastor of Outreach
biblical principles,” says Henry
Serrano. House churches meet Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
regularly in members’ homes; the
entire congregation worships MFC 956 N. Main Ave. Sioux Center, IA 51250. 712-722-3951;
together every Sunday afternoon in www.bridgeofhopeministries.org.
a local Christian Reformed church
building. Although still small, The
Crucible has a heart for missions. It Des Moines CPD - Des Moines, Iowa
supports several churches in the Recruiting
Philippines with a monthly gift and
by helping these churches start
their own relational house church Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
ministry. CPD
19225 E. Cottonwood Dr. Parker, CO 80138; 303-875-4056; hfserrano@msn.com.
Birthdays: Henry 9/19, Amy 2/8, Joel 6/21/91, Calvin 8/30/97. Anniversary: 10/18. Friendship - Sioux City, Iowa
Wendy Pankey
Our vision is that through various
Denver LDN - Denver, Colo. activities we can connect with children
Pete VanElderen and love them in ways they may have
never known love and begin to build
relationships that lead to their families
becoming members of the body of
MLD Christ. Wendy has organized special
events like Family Nights on
Halloween and Valentines, and VBS,
and Skills Camp to reach children in
Family in Christ Staff - Westminster, Colo.
our community.
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Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. passion to create a community which
CPD PO Box 306, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054, 712-943-6363; engages individuals and families on
www.friendshipchurch.net. the journey for true meaning. As we
walk with them in their next steps
towards recognizing that meaning in
life is found in Jesus Christ.
Laotian Unity - Sioux City, Iowa Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Keo Phommarath 15111 W. 157th Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062 913-406-9744;
Lao Unity is a new church focused kevin@followthepath.org Birthdays: Kevin 8/14, Kelli 12/17, Abigail 8/23/94,
on the Laotian community in the Jeremy 5/26/96. Anniversary: 12/29.
Siouxland area. Keo’s commitment
is to reach Lao people with the love
Minnesota
of Christ while helping second-
generation member keep the
Laotian culture alive. Friendship Lao - Worthington, Minn.
Home Missions hopes to raise $7,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Sone Dedthanou
601 Court Street, Sioux City, IA 51101; 712-258-2118; kphommarat@aol.com. A settlement of several hundred
Birthdays: Keo 9/10, Boonjun 3/24. Anniversary: 10/1. Laotian people in southwest Minnesota
is the focus of the Lao CRC ministry.
Many of them former refugees, they
are having to adjust to a new country
University of Iowa - Iowa City, Iowa and a new culture. They are hearing
Ed Laarman about Jesus’ great love for them during
a particularly difficult time of their lives.
EM 120 North Dubuque St. Iowa City, IA 52245. 319-341-0007. 1100 1st Ave. Worthington, MN 56187; 507-370-0474; sonededt@frontiernet.net.
geneva@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu. Birthdays: Sone 4/12, Seng 12/10, Lalavanh 10/10/85, Phonphanh 5/18/87.
Anniversary: 4/07.
Kansas
Pathway 2nd Staff - Olathe, Kan. Worthington African Staff - Worthington, Minn.
Kurt Rietema Andrew Henry
The Worthington area has had a great
influx of Africans and Worthington CRC
Home Missions hopes to raise $30,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. has been used by God to reach many
CPD 15111 W. 157th Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062. 913-406-9744 of them with the gospel. Many of these
www.followthepath.org. immigrants have found a welcoming
Christian community there and have
committed their lives to Christ. Pastor
Andrew is dedicated to an intentional
Pathway Communityunity - Olathe, Kan. planned ministry of discipling them.
Kevin Schutte Home Missions hopes to raise $15,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
The mission of Pathway Community
MFC 1100 1st Ave SW, Worthington, MN 56187, 507-372-2811,
Church is to be used by God, as we
christoffels@frontiernet.net.
move forward together, on the path of
becoming passionate followers of
Jesus Christ. In an area of Montana
considerable wealth, in which people
often search for meaning in their Bozeman CPD - Bozeman, Mont.
possessions, it is our vision and
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Recruiting Bernard Dykstra
CPD Heritage 16552 Holland Center Rd. Lodgepole, SD 57640. 605-564-4182.
Nebraska
Midwest LDN - Sioux Falls, S.D.
Lincoln CPD - Lincoln, Neb. Jim Hoogeveen
Recruiting
Home Missions hopes to raise $35,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. MLD
CPD
New Roots - Sioux Falls, S.D.

Northern Lighthouse - Lincoln, Neb. Carl Bruxvoort
Jeff Heerspink
Adding this position has allowed us to Home Missions hopes to raise $14,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
become a more organized church. As MFC 1601 E 61st, Sioux Falls, SD 57108; 605-339-3565.
a result we continue to grow spiritually carlbruxvoort@hotmail.com.
and numerically and are making great
steps in the direction of becoming
organized. One of the newest Texas
ministries that is a result of this
partnership is the Saturday evening Ascending Leaders - Sugarland, Texas
service. We are seeing new growth Mike Johnson
and more people attend worship
regularly who previously were
inconsistent due to work schedules. Home Missions hopes to raise $7,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
MFC 6141 N 14 th, Lincoln, NE 68521. macnepic@yahoo.com.
South Dakota Sunshine Community CPD - El Paso, Texas

Tony Lara
Cornerstone Prison Ch - Worthing, S.D.
Steve Moerman Home Missions hopes to raise $17,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Our vision is to share with the CPD 11601 Montwood Dr. El Paso, TX 79936;915-857-5100;
community at the South Dakota State sccelpaso@juno.com.
Penitentiary and the surrounding area
the life changing love of God through
Jesus Christ.
CPD PO Box 36, Worthing, SD 57077; 605-372-0113; cpccrc@netscape,net.
Holland Center - Lodgepole, S.D.

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New Mexico
Window Rock - Window Rock, Arizona
Bethel - Shiprock, N.M. William Kempkes
John Greydanus
Home Missions hopes to raise $8,100 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. PO Box 665, Window Rock, AZ 86515. 928-871-3657.
SmChTran PO Box 10, Shiprock, NM 87420; 505-368-4475 jasbertwilliams@yahoo.com
johngreydanus99@hotmail.com.
Wings of Eagles - Albuquerque, N.M.

Bethlehem - Yahtahey, N.M. Paul Phillips
Bobby Boyd Wings of Eagles is a ministry with
Native American youth. There are
about 600 young people in Classis
Red Mesa, many of whom are Native
SmCh PO Box 929, Gallup, NM 87305-0929; 505-735-2200. American. One aim of Paul’s ministry
is to assist churches, especially on the
reservation, to enfold young people
Maranatha - Farmington, N.M. into church life and to equip them for
ministry.
Susan LaClear
`We are thankful for the life that God
has been bringing in to our church, CPD 4800 Indian School Rd. NE, Aklbuquerque, NM 87110. 505-265-0361;
and especially for the ways that He is wings-of-eagles@juno.com.
calling the young people to different
areas of leadership. It is great to see
them excited about God. Zuni Chr School - Zuni, N.M.
Home Missions hopes to raise $12,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Kathy Bosscher
MFC 618 West Arrington St. Farmington NM 87401; 505-327-0530;
maranathacrc@msn.com.
EM
Rehoboth Chr School - Rehoboth, N.M.

Ron Polinder
Zuni CRC - Zuni, N.M.
Michael Meekhof & Staff
Over 100 years ago, Andrew and
EM Effa Vander Wagen made the first
Christian Reformed missionary
contact in Zuni, New Mexico.
Sanostee - Sanostee, N.M. Ministry has continued there ever
since. Today Mike Meekhof pastors
Ray Slim a congregation of more than 250
people. Zuni Christian Mission
Home Missions hopes to raise $25,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. School is also a positive influence
for many. Pastor Mike seeks to
PO Box 279, Sanostee, NM 87461. 505-723-2406 rslimnm@yahoo.com. respect the Zuni culture while
presenting Jesus’ glorious gospel
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in the community. Pray that the Lord
will continue to bless the work and
witness of Pastor Mike and the Zuni
CRC.
Box 445, Zuni, NM 87327; 505-782-5649; mameekhof@hotmail.com. Birthdays:
Mike 3/04, Ardith 10/18, Tara 5/1/84, Chad 10/12/85, Gina 7/14/88. Anniversary:
7/01.
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California training future evangelists.
There is a shortage of leaders not only
for established churches but also to
Crosspoint Korean - Chino/Rowland Hts, Calif. maintain the church planting
Sang Guen Lee movement. Al, along with other gifted
missionary pastor’s, uses his talents to
Home Missions hopes to raise $18,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. train gifted people recommended by
local churches and classes for
CPD leadership training.
16936 Maile Lane, Moreno Valley, CA 92553: 951-653-0737;
Ephesus Church - Los Angeles, Calif. oasiscrc@juno.com. Birthdays: Al 12/26, Beth 5/23, Jacob 8/15/84, Joseph
Heung Rok Lee 2/06/87, Jonathan 3/21/91. Anniversary: 7/07.

MFC San Diego CPD - San Diego, Calif.
Recruiting
Friendship Community - Fontana, Calif. Home Missions hopes to raise $50,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Staff CPD

MFC SCV Community - Santa Clarita, Calif.
David Kong
We desire to reach out to first
Hope Communityunity - Riverside, Calif. generation Korean American families
Staff - Evangelism Coord in order to help them know God in a
personal way and raise up laborers for
Christ so that they may also share
Home Missions hopes to raise $2,500 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Christ in the valley. Also participate in
MFC 9085 Colorado Ave. Riverside, CA 92503 951-689-1855 world mission, particularly China and
www.hopecrcriverside.com. North Korea.
CPD 18951 Sierra Estates Dr. Santa Clariita, CA 91321.
New Joy - Fontana, Calif. 661-252-9582,. davkkong@hotmail.com
Sung Chang Choi

The River Spanish Ministry - Redlands, Calif.
John Gonzales
CPD 14800 Baseline A ve. Fontana, CA 92336, 909-374-7582.
newjoycrc@yahoo.com. Within the last few months two
possible ministry opportunities came
up. One of them a possible opportunity
to begin a new Spanish ministry for the
S. CA Training Prog - Moreno Valley, Calif. River Christian Reformed Church of
Al Breems Redlands, California.
Besides being a pastor at Oasis Home Missions hopes to raise $12,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Community Church, Al is actively MFC 459 East Highland Ave. Redlands, CA. 909-798-2221.
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www.therivercrc.com 3626 Ontario St.Ames, IA 50014; 515-292-0540; man-sungkim@hanmail.net ;
www.ameskcrc.org
Birthdays: Man Sung 11/06, Young Soon 11/07, John11/12/82, Joseph 11/12/82,
James 3/13/97.Anniversary: 6/14.
Thousand Oaks Community - Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Jeong Jin Yoo Michigan
Our mission is to build up a family-
oriented healthy community of faith in
Ventura County area. We want to learn Canton Korean - Canton, Mich.
what the Bible says, and evangelize Lee Chul Jeong
the unreached.
CPD 301 W Avenida de las Flores, 805-492-2472; www.tocc.hompee.org. CPD 42690 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI 46187 734-678-7133;
rockcrc@yahoo.com.
Vientiane Laotian - Moreno Valley, Calif. New Jersey

Sysay Vilaylack
Laotian Vientiane Church is a high- Global Vision - Edison, N.J.
need ministry that works among Eun Beom Kim
Laotian refugees in the Moreno Valley
area. An emphasis of the ministry is on
the Buddhist population. This ministry
is working to build up social services to CPD
surrounding communities and to build
bridges for spiritual healing. Virginia
P.O. Box 4041, Riverside, CA 92514; 909-416-0532; Y2k2good2@aol.com. All Nations Fellowship CPD/EM - Blacksburg, Va.
Birthdays: Sysay 7/07, Sarah 5/02, Sam 2/11/78, Bob12/08/79, Cindy 8/19/85, Chan Jeong
David 4/13/91. Anniversary: 4/12.
All Nations Fellowship is reaching out
with Christ’s love to students on the
Iowa campus. Also have started a Bible
study for new Christians.
Iowa State University-Korean - Ames, Iowa Home Missions hopes to raise $8,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Man Sung Kim CPD/EM 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060. 540-552-3479;
“The Korean Campus Ministry serves cmjeong@msn.com.
Korean students and scholars at Iowa
State University and their families,” Washington
says Man Sung. “Most Korean
students at Iowa State come from non-
Christian homes in Korea. They want
Seattle Dream Church - Seattle, Wash.
to return to Korea as leaders in Bomsu Kim
churches, universities, and A group of ministers forms the Dream
laboratories. Some of them will stay to Church ministry team. They preach
work in this country. “We try to serve and work together in several different
these students and scholars to be locations primarily to Korean people in
good Christian leaders of every area the northern Seattle area.
both in Korea and in North America.” Home Missions hopes to raise $24000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
Home Missions hopes to raise $16,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. CPD 16058 36th Ave. NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. 425-337-1211;
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bomsukim@gmail.com.
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California we desire to reflect the diversity of
Delhi in ethnicity, economic status, and
educational background. The value of
Bridge of Life - Sacramento, Calif. diversity and community is seen in our
David Lindner network of small groups that
“We are privileged to be God’s emphasize life-giving relationships,
witnesses as He transforms hearts, spiritual growth and outward mission;
relationships, and communities into our intentional efforts to reach across
better reflections of His kingdom,” cultural boundaries; and our
say David and Susie Linder. Both multicultural/multilingual worship.
graduates of Fuller Seminary, God Home Missions hopes to raise $40,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
has called them to build bridges in
CPD 16895 Jeffrey Dr. Delhi, CA 95315 209-201-4984;
the lower income
znelson@gatewaychurchmerced.org.
Gardenland/Northgate area of
Sacramento.The Lindners’
relationships in the community and
regular Bible studies are the seeds City Life Church - Sacramento, Calif.
for Bridge of Life, a new Marc Holland
multicultural worshipping body
dedicated to reconciliation, justice, Marc and Lisa are immersing
and tangible expressions of God’s themselves in the community and
love in Gardenland/Northgate culture of Midtown/Downtown
Sacramento, sensing God’s call to
Home Missions hopes to raise $6,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. start a city-center church that could
1500 W. El Camino Ave.,Sacramento, CA; 916-606-5999; effect the growth of God’s church
dlindner@bridgeoflifechurch.org. Birthdays: David 1/19, Susie 7/10, Anna throughout the whole Sacramento
9/1/94, Justin 9/17/96, Julia 10/30/99. Anniversary: 6/28. region. Sacramento is one of the
fastest growing cities in the U.S., yet
only 31 percent of Sacrmanetans claim
any religious commitment. “Please
Cent CA Multicultural/Resid - Central CA, Calif. pray that the groundwork will be laid by
Recruiting the Spirit in our residency so that in
2006 the much-needed urban church
Home Missions hopes to raise $40,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. will explode onto the scene in
CPD Sacramento,” Holland asks.
1390 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822; 916-451-5771;
marcholland@sbcglobal.net. Birthdays: Marc 8/22, Lisa 9/12, Elijah 4/17/02.
Chr Community Indonesian - Anaheim, Calif. Anniversary: 6/11.
Jonas Muljo
Home Missions hopes to raise $16,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Faith Chr Fellowship - Walnut Creek, Calif.
CPD Staff - Layne Killbreath

Church of the Cross/Resid - Delhi, Calif. MFC 860 Bancroft Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94598 925-934-2099
Zeke Nelson layne@faithfellowship.com.
The gospel of Jesus Christ has
created one new community out of all
peoples. Seeking to live out this truth,
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GLA Health Insurance - Los Angeles County, Calif.
Sacramento CPD/Resid - Sacramento, Calif.
Home Missions hopes to raise $3,300 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Recruiting
CPD
CPD
Grace Chr Fellowship - Artesia, Calif.
Elmer Tandayu
Imagine hundreds of Filipino people San Joaquin CPD - San Joaquin, Calif.
in Southern California enjoying the Recruiting
new life of the Holy Spirit. Grace
Filipino attempts to reach many
empty hearts with the message of
Christ’s love and forgiveness CPD
through the ministry of the
Tandayus.
Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. Sierra LDN - Sacramento, Calif.
13219 Addington St. Whittier, CA 90602; 562-920-0188; Kevin Adams
graceministries2@verizon.net.Birthdays: Elmer 8/07, Joy 6/20, Jeremiah
4/28/81, Jeremie 2/23/82, Jennifer 7/16/86.Anniversary: 6/21
MLD
Heartland Academy - Tracy, Calif.
Staff - Michael Thomas
Solomon's Porch - El Dorado Hills, Calif.
Derek Zeyl
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra
MFC 3402 Mars Cr. Suite 111, Tracy, CA 95377 209-830-7275 Nevadas in El Dorado Hills, an
www.heartlandchurch.net. emerging faith community—
Solomon’s Porch—is seeking to be
a new kind of church that helps
Hope International - Valencia, Calif. people live a new kind of life.
Eric Molina Solomon’s Porch ministers through
passionately telling and celebrating
God’s story, helping people grow in
Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. the likeness of Jesus, and tangibly
CPD 25101 Smokewood Way, Stevenson Ranch, CA. 91381 661-222-9996; sharing the love of God with their
galatians324@aol.com. neighbors. “We welcome people
into a vibrant, missional Christian
community where they learn to live
out the story of God by connecting
New City Church - Long Beach, Calif. people to Jesus, to others, and to
Staff - Daniel Mendez opportunities that make a difference
in the kingdom of God,” says Derek.
2309 Summer Dr. El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; 916-214-0287;
MFC derek@attheporch.comwww.attheporch.com; Birthdays: Derek 8/08, Sonia 11/15, Noah
7/25/2000, Anneka 7/27/02, Phoebe 9/08/06. Anniversary: 5/25.
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Springs of Life Christian Church - Rowland Hts, Calif. Sanctuary - Staff - Seattle, Wash.
Esther Kiyose Peter Armstrong
Springs of Life Christian Church is a Our ministry is to bring the hospitality,
new church focusing on ministry to love and justice of Jesus Christ to
Chinese and Korean people who left Seattle’s Greenwood Neighborhood.
their homeland in Asia for more We are doing so through the Green
opportunity in America. “We help them Bean Coffee House, relevant and
to know the love of God and His power inspiring worship, and meaningful
to live a peaceful and joyous life,” contact with the community.
church leaders say. SOLCC is a cell Home Missions hopes to raise $12,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
church that exalts God through
CPD Taproot Theatre 204 N 85th St. Seattle, WA 98107.
worship, embraces people with the
www.sanctuarycrac.org.
good news of the gospel, enfolds them
into loving and lasting relationships,
enables people to grow in discipleship,
and equips them for ministry and Sanctuary Satellite - Seattle, Wash.
service Peter Armstrong
2498 Robert Rd. Rowland Heights, CA 91748; 626-215-0433; Home Missions hopes to raise $20,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08.
yoshiekiyose@gmail.com. Birthdays: Esther 4/30, Joseph 8/18, Ken 1/24/86,
Joshua 8/10/87. Anniversary: 3/16. CPD
Washington
Seattle Urban Ministry - Seattle, Wash.
Bethel - Lynden, Wash. Ben Katt
Staff - Discipleship & Youth
MFC 1105 Liberty St. Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-2361 office@bethelcrc.org.
Skagit Valley LDN - Skagit Valley, Wash.

Mosaic CPD/Resid - Bellingham, Wash. Doug Fakkema
Matt Atkins & Sean Hall
CPD 2924 Saint Clair St. Bellingham, WA 98226 360-815-1910
www.mosaicnw.com.
The House - Seattle, Wash.
Brian & Betsy Turnbull
Puget Sound LDN - Puget Sound, Wash. The harvest is ripe in Seattle where
Assistant Director only 8% of the population claims to be
evangelical Christians. The Turnbulls
seek to plant a church here that will
Home Missions hopes to raise $10,000 in support of this ministry in 2007-08. make disciples of Jesus Christ in
MLD authentic community for the good of
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the world. They have joined a group of
pastors and church leaders who also
share that passion.“We are following
the leading of the Holy Spirit who is
powerfully transforming the greater
Seattle area,” Brian says. “Please pray
as we gather people who are
passionate about the life-changing
love of Jesus.”
12725 – 33rd Ave. NE, B201,Seattle, WA 98125; 206-459-2034;. Birthdays:
Brian 2/05, Betsy 12/02, Samuel Alexander 12/15. Anniversary: 5/27.CPD
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