the Branch http://thebranchonline.org a community of faith, hope and love Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:47:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 a community of faith, hope and love the Branch no the Branch podcast@thebranchonline.org podcast@thebranchonline.org (the Branch) a community of faith, hope and love thebranch, branch, church, grand rapids, community, the branch church the Branch http://thebranchonline.org/media/rss.jpg http://thebranchonline.org Meal Night – March 12th http://thebranchonline.org/2010/03/10/meal-night-march-12th/ http://thebranchonline.org/2010/03/10/meal-night-march-12th/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:47:20 +0000 chris http://thebranchonline.org/?p=369 This Friday (March 12) we’d love to have you join us.  Meal nights are a relaxed way to meet people, hear stories, and get plugged into the community at the Branch.  The Laws are providing some food — the rest is potluck-style.  Feel free to bring something — or just show up.  Things get rolling at 6PM, but people are coming and going all evening as schedules allow.  We hope to see you!   For a map, click here.

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]]> http://thebranchonline.org/2010/03/07/jesus-of-nazareth-4/feed/ 0 Week 4: Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 Week 4: Luke 15:1-2, 11-32(http://thebranchonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/podcast2-150x150.jpg) the Branch no 37:30 Jesus of Nazareth http://thebranchonline.org/2010/03/01/jesus-of-nazareth/ http://thebranchonline.org/2010/03/01/jesus-of-nazareth/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:20:42 +0000 chris http://thebranchonline.org/?p=334 During this series we’re hoping to, in the words of Eugene Peterson, ‘eat this book’.  We want to chew on the words of Scripture so that they begin to seep deep into our souls.  Below, you’ll find the ’story of the week’.  Looking forward to the journey.

March 8-15: Mark 3:1-6

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]]> http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/28/jesus-of-nazareth-3/feed/ 0 Week 3: Matthew 5:1-12 Week 3: Matthew 5:1-12(http://thebranchonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/podcast2-150x150.jpg) the Branch no 36:52 she::gathers http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/24/shegathers-2/ http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/24/shegathers-2/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:41:55 +0000 chris http://thebranchonline.org/?p=350 Women are invited to gather at the Electric Cheetah on Monday, March 1 – 7-9PM.  she::gathers is a chance to share food and life.  Whether you’re new to the Branch or a veteran — you are invited.  We hope to see you there.  For a map, click here.

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Embrace …

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40 Days.

A journey towards Easter.

A time to reflect — to let go.

Join us for worship this Wednesday, February 17th @7PM as we prepare our hearts to encounter Jesus of Nazareth.  Childcare birth-4 years old is provided.  Older children are encouraged to participate in worship.

]]> http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/16/ash-wednesday/feed/ 0 Jesus of Nazareth (1) http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/14/jesus-of-nazareth-1/ http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/14/jesus-of-nazareth-1/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:29:10 +0000 chris http://thebranchonline.org/?p=328 Week 1: Forget Everything

Luke 2:21-40

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]]> http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/07/30-days-to-live-4/feed/ 0 Week 4: Fighting for Peace (http://thebranchonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/podcast4-150x150.jpg)Week 4: Fighting for Peace the Branch no 43:34 Serve http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/01/serve/ http://thebranchonline.org/2010/02/01/serve/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:07:42 +0000 chris http://thebranchonline.org/?p=316 In the coming weeks people from the Branch will be gathering together to serve people locally and beyond.  For details of how you can get involved, click on the “We ‘Heart’ GR” link below.  Then shoot us an email: chris@thebranchonline.org

We ‘Heart’ GR

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