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Outreach
Central really loves Holland—it's a deep, genuine kind of love. We feel a strong call to help the vulnerable in our city, especially the kids and families who need it most. Our work here is our way of bringing the gospel to life in our own neighborhood. Each of us is taking the mission and teachings God has given us and are putting them into action together. Join us as we bring hope to Holland.
But you will receive the power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and In All Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8
CHILDREN'S HOPE CHEST
Shone Yehiwot Berhan, Ethiopia
Shone YeHiwot-Berhan CarePoint is located in the southern region of Ethiopia, approximately 170 miles from the capital city, Addis Ababa.
Shone YeHiwot-Berhan CarePoint is operated by Yehiwot Berhan Church, a local church that serves the community through intervention and development that focuses on impoverished families. Vulnerable children in the area often do not have the opportunity to attend school, and both daily meals and access to medical care are hard to come by. A number of families among the Shone community are small-scale farmers, utterly dependent on the weather and the amount of rainfall each year. This common practice in rural Ethiopia often leads the family unit to live “hand-to-mouth.”
Despite these hurdles, there is hope. Shone YeHiwot-Berhan CarePoint operates as a drop-in center, a safe place where children can come for care and support. With the partnership of Central Wesleyan Church, the children at Shone YeHiwot-Berhan CarePoint have the opportunity to grow physically, spiritually, and emotionally while the Central Wesleyan Church community also experiences positive transformation!
Short Term Trips
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
Interested in being sent short-term?
Central supports missionaries domestically and all over the world. Some of these missionaries serve in places that make it unsafe for us to publish their work. If you would like more information on any of our missionaries please email missions@centralholland.org
Waters Edge is a family of kingdom-minded missionally motivated churches. This movement was founded and launched at Central Church in Holland and is committed to amplifying the hope + life of Jesus but equipping leaders in local churches around the world.
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Nicaragua
Jeff and
Diane Gilbert
“Jeff and Diane moved into missions after long careers in their respective fields. Jeff has been a bi-vocational pastor, serving in children’s ministries and coaching for many years, including 20 years in camp ministry. Diane has been a nurse in various areas for almost 30 years. They raised eight children, and now are called to serve the world. Their life experiences have developed a deep appreciation of the Hispanic culture, and their love of Jesus has led them to Nicaragua, a country with deep physical and spiritual needs. They are working to serve the underdeveloped areas by leading medical teams, and also working with local churches to grow vibrant local ministries to children and families across the country.”
Short Term Trips
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
“Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love.”
John 15:12-13 Message
“We are blessed in West Michigan with a non-profit network that meets real, tangible needs all around us. We don't need to invent new ministries all the time, instead we can express our love for the community by partnering with the organizations already doing great work.”
- Pastor Mike McKay
“For children, elementary years are critical for their development, as they form values, establish self-esteem, and acquire academic skills. Often this includes having support, encouragement, and one-on-one attention.
Through a Kids Hope USA mentoring program, students develop transformative relationships with an additional caring and consistent adult, empowering them to thrive.”
- Kids Hope USA
