This past Sunday we hosted Aaron and Rachel Turner from Crosswinds: a church plant in Grand Rapids. Aaron and Rachel have been serving on staff for a couple years and came back to Sagola this Sunday to give a report and offer thanks to our congregation for partnering with them in reaching the under privileged and lost in their unique demographic found in the more urban centers surrounding Grand Rapids.
Along with their report, Aaron and Rachel brought us their talents. One of the “hats” that Aaron wears at Crosswinds is that of Worship Pastor. So, we dug out our instruments up here in Upper Michigan and played along with the Turners for a more bluegrass beat to our normal worship service. It was a lot of fun to have extended singing time on Sunday.
Our Missions Director Angela Applekamp is currently talking with the Turners about a short-term missions trip to Grand Rapids possibly this August. We are grateful for all the Lord is accomplishing through this ministry, and it is a privilege to partner with the Turners in reaching those beyond our roads here in the UP.
