Opportunities to put

your love for God into action


"...we are God's accomplishment, created in Christ Jesus to do good things. God planned for these good things to be the way that we live our lives." 

Ephesians 2:10 (Common English Bible)


  • refresh is open Tuesdays and fridays 8-11 for showers and sack meals "to go"

    Welcome and host people who are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity as they receive the gift of a hot shower, a meal and connection to services in our church building. The program runs on Tuesday and Friday mornings throughout the year. For more information about this program, proudly co-sponsored with Community Action House, contact Rev. LuAnne, or click here for a video to see how we are operating during the pandemic.


    Please drop off items for donation on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8-11am at Entrance A.  For questions or to volunteer, please contact Rev. LuAnne.  Thank you for supporting  Refresh!


    Current Needs Are:    (starred items are most urgent)

    Disposable razors                                      

    *Bottled water                                                                          NOT Needed right now:   

    *Winter gloves, all adult sizes                                                      travel-size shampoo/cond

    Insulated/long underwear, tops & bottoms (all sizes)                  sewing kits   

    *Snack size bags of chips                                                             bar soap holders

    *Hand warmers, toe warmers, body warmers                              short sleeve T-shirts

    *Travel size toothpaste and mouthwash                                                (save for summer!)

    *Granola bars                                                                                  

    *Cheese cracker sandwich packs

    Men's jeans, sizes 32-36

    *Men's winter coats, especially XL-3X

    Men's shoes and boots (not dress shoes), sizes 9 and up

  • COMMUNITY KITCHEN holiday event

    Help us celebrate with the Community Kitchen this December by donating funds or items toward our holiday giveaway. Items needed for gift bags are found here.  For more information, contact Rev. LuAnne. 

  • Mobility worldwide west michigan

    Retired, but not tired? Join other retirees in West Michigan in building carts for people in developing countries who do not have the use of their legs. For more information or to volunteer, contact them here. 

  • Kids Hope

    Spend an hour a week during the school year building a life-changing relationship with a child in a local school or be a prayer partner for a mentoring pair. For information on Kid's Hope USA, click here. For information on volunteering through First, contact Re. LuAnne. email 

  • Impact Holland

    Be the hands and feet of Christ in our local community by joining in a variety of hands- on repair projects, both short-term and ongoing, to help those in need. For more information, contact Rev. LuAnne. email 

  • serving our neighbors (SON)- antiviral edition

    SON, our all-church serving event, looked different this summer, but we still served our neighbors around town, near our own homes, and our church community as the body of Christ during SON: Antiviral Edition. 


    For ideas on how you can continue during the pandemic to serve the neighbors God has given you, click here.

  • lake louise work camps

    Help with upkeep at one of the beautiful United Methodist-based camps in Michigan, and experience nature's beauty and Christian fellowship while doing it! Work weeks in spring and fall; no experience necessary. For more information, contact Gene Wong.

  • Prayer Shawl Ministry

    This ministry provides persons in need of comfort with a warm, hand-crafted shawl created while praying for them, to literally cover themselves with prayer. New knitters, crocheters or quilters are always welcome to join. For more information, contact Jane Smith.