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A place for members and friends of Central Avenue to network and fellowship in cyberspace together.
CHRISTIAN REFORMED SITES:
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Central Avenue is a member congregation of the CRCNA. Click here to find other CRC congregations and to discover a little more about this denomination.
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The regional gathering of CRCs of which we are a part. We gather for mutual encouragement and to serve the Lord in ways we could never do on our own.
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The Holland Deacons' Conference (HDC) was formed by deacons in the Christian Reformed Church in Classis Holland to promote education, carry out joint diaconal projects, and share in relief efforts during times of crisis. The HDC is the catalyst for combining the resources of our area CRCs to do what one church alone would not be able to do. Some of the projects we are involved with through the HDC are My Brother's/Sister's Houses, Lakeshore Little People's Place and the Holland Free Health Clinic.
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Since Synod 2006 a renewal effort has been growing within the CRC. This web-log offers a place to discuss God, through His Word, moving within His church.
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A collection of resources and information posted by pastors and others in the CRC who are seeking to bring biblical renewal to our denomination.
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This Yahoo! Group Discussion is a bantering between members of the CRC regarding issues facing our denomination.
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An unofficial site for information on individual CRCs.
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An independent source for news and commentary from and about conservative/orthodox/evangelicals in the Reformed and Presbyterian family of churches. A good place to get to know what's happening beyond the CRC walls.
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Heritage Hall has and makes available for research the records of Calvin College, Calvin Seminary, and the CRCNA. In addition the collection holds the personal papers of the college and seminary faculty and staff, ministers in the denomination, and letters detailing the Dutch migration and the impact of this migration on North America.
MISSIONS/EVANGELISM:
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Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) seeks to glorify God by helping local congregations respond to the Lord's command to spread the Good News of salvation around the world. CRWM has missionaries in Africa, Asia, Latin American and Europe.
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Back to God Ministries International proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world through the strategic use of media in nine languages. As people receive the story of God?s love, lives and communities are transformed through evangelism and discipleship ministries.
JUST FOR KIDS:
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Kid's Corner offers stories, games and many other activities for children to nuture their faith and introduce them to Jesus Christ.
OTHER REFORMED SITES:
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Reformed Youth Services partners with local congregations to help facilitate ministry to youth from middle school to high school to young adult singles. Central Avenue is a member of RYS.
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IRBC trains and encourages pastors, elders, and others who have been gifted, in biblical counseling to care for God’s flock. Central Avenue joined as a member church in March 2012.
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A world and church news site that links Reformed believers around the world.
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Launched in 1990, The White Horse Inn (named after the pub in Cambridge, England, where the Reformation came to the English-speaking world), is a nationally syndicated radio broadcast featuring regular round-table discussions on faith, culture and apologetics. Hosted by Michael Horton, Ken Jones, Kim Riddlebarger, and Rod Rosenbladt, the White Horse Inn aims each week to equip Christians to "know what they believe and why they believe it."
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Reformation 21 is an online magazine created to serve, edify, and educate Christians by presenting an authoritative reformed perspective, while embracing various denominational positions, on a variety of relevant historic matters, current issues, and thoughtful positions that inform, inspire, and challenge Christians to think and grow biblically. It is a ministry of The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals (www.alliancenet.org), an organization established in order to call the church to a reformation that recovers clarity and conviction about the great evangelical truths of the gospel and to encourage their proclamation in our contemporary context.
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Modern Reformation magazine is a bi-monthly magazine dealing with theology, apologetics and cultural issues.
SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCERNS:
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The local organization leading the cause to defend the rights of the unborn.
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Lakeshore Pregnancy Center is a Christ-centered ministry, responding to those in our community experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, emphasizing the eternal value of all human life and teaching Biblical sexuality.
OTHER HELPFUL CHRISTIAN SITES:
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The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online -- all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in Scripture based on keywords, phrases, or Scripture reference. This site is very useful and easy to use.
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The Net Hymnal offers hundreds of scores of hymns to download.
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Meet Reformed singles on-line.
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Rev. Dale VanDyke of Harvest OPC in Wyoming, MI, wrote this thought provoking response to the popular book, "Velvet Elvis," by Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, MI. It identifies and give clarity to the post-modern mindset that is becoming more and more prevalent in the evangelical Christian community.
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CaringBridge is a nonprofit organization providing the oldest, most widely used free online service connecting patients to friends and families. This allows patients to give daily communication via the internet. Click on this link to create a site or visit someone who may need your encouragement.
OUR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Central Avenue offers a Covenant Plan in support of the Christian day-school education of our children. Below are listed the area Christian schools our children attend. For more information on the Covenant Plan, click here.
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Some of Central Avenue's children attend Borculo Christian School (P-8). It is the purpose of BCS to provide the children of Christian families with a quality Christi-centered education, which will allow them to develop their abilities to serve Christ and others. BCS is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).
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Some of Central Avenue's children attend Calvary Schools of Holland (P-12). CSH are committed to building Christian character and to developing servant leadership in their students within the context of a quality education. CSH is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
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Most of Central Avenue's children attend the various Holland Christian Schools (P-12). The purpose of HCS is equipping minds and nurturing hearts to transform the world for Jesus Christ. HCS is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).
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Some of the children of Central Avenue attend Hudsonville Christian School. HCS offers academic excellence, taught from a Christian perspective, in a safe and inspiring environment that allows students to explore their God-given gifts. Their curriculum seeks to challenge and nurture the whole child - in mind, body, and spirit and accomodates students with a range of learning styles and abilities. HCS is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).
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Some of Central Avenue's children attend South Olive Christian School (P-8). South Olive Christian School provides quality, Christ-centered education for all who desire it, regardless of a families’ income level, equipping students to use their unique gifts and talents to flourish in God’s Kingdom. SOCS is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).
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Some of Central Avenue's children attend Unity Chrisitan High School (9-12). UCHS strives to be a place where faith and educational excellence combine for each student to create a dynamic Christian community. UCHS is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).
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Some of Central Avenue's children attend Zeeland Christian School (P-8). ZCS takes tried and true teaching methods and combines them with the latest research and innovations to provide a well-rounded, Christ-centered education. ZCS is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).
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