Votes on historic Graafschap church expected to shape future
In 1998 on a Wednesday the Graafschap Christian Reformed Church holds a 60 percent threshold vote to keep the 136 year old sanctuary or replace it with a modern facility. Opponents stress its historic value while supporters seek accessibility and renewal.
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Graafschap Christian Reformed
CRC
Celebrity birthdays and local birth announcement
Notable birthdays include John Lithgow 73 and Evander Holyfield 56 with other stars listed. A daughter named Graciela Anahi Lopez was born October 12, 2018 to Elizabeth Caamano and Wilder Lopez of Holland at Spectrum Health Zeeland Hospital.
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John Lithgow
Evander Holyfield
Ty Pennington
Chris Kattan
Gillian Jacobs
Ciara Renee
Graciela Anahi Lopez
Elizabeth Caamano
Wilder Lopez
Holland
Secular group hosts talks at Herrick District Library
Holland Openly Secular Alliance hosts a two part lecture series at Herrick District Library in Holland. On October 22 the topic is Morality Good Without Belief in God and on October 29 Mortality Bodies Souls and the Afterlife. Chris Lubbers an atheist and local graduate leads each session from 6 30 to 8 30 p m. The events are free and open to the public with RSVP preferred via holland openly secularalliance gmail com. The library address is 300 S River Ave Holland.
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Holland Openly Secular Alliance
Herrick District Library
Chris Lubbers
Holland Christian
Calvin College
RVSP
Holland Openly Secularalliance
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First Presbyterian plans expansion in Holland church
First Presbyterian Church of Holland celebrates growth with a capital campaign nearing 1.2 million dollars for phase one renovations. The plan adds 1350 square feet, a north entrance upgrade with elevator and airlock, and improved access to Fellowship Hall and youth spaces. Completion target June 1.
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Irst Presbyterian Church of Holland
Holland
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First Presbyterian Church
A Wake-Up Call for Belonging in the Church
Zeeland resident Dan Van Ommen urges churches to become places where seniors LGBT members and others feel they belong. He cites Frank a 91 year old who felt abandoned after a funeral and laments lack of pastoral outreach. The piece calls for inclusive authentic community and cites biblical love as its guide.
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Caitlin Stout
Spring Arbor University
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Dan van Ommen
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The
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Dan. Vanommen
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Winning at school and bullying awareness month
The piece discusses National Bullying Prevention Month and provides statistics on bullying including cyberbullying rates among high and middle school students. It links bullying to mental health risks and death by action, notes peer support and school programs that reduce bullying, and highlights the buddy bench as a simple intervention. It also invites parents to discuss bullying with children and promotes NBPC resources.
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National Center For Educational Statistics
Centers For Disease Control
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
National
CDC
NBPC
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