Julie, Paul, David, and Addison

This sweet family has been such a blessing to us!  It was great to be able to catch up with them on a beautiful afternoon at Ada Township Park.

Kaylin + Luke {Wedding}

I've had so much fun getting to know Kaylin and Luke.  It felt as if we'd been friends for years when I finally met them on their wedding day.  Luke and Kaylin were surrounded by family and friends when they said their 'I Do's' at Redemption Hill Church in Kingsford, Mi.  Their wedding day was a beautiful testament to the healing power of the Lord and His great faithfulness.  Heart-warming moments abounded - Kaylin's mom helping her get ready,  a sweet note Luke sent to Kaylin, Kaylin's dad seeing her for the first time, Luke's 4(!!!) incredibly sweet sisters singing a song they wrote welcoming Kaylin into their their family,  and many, many more.  I hope you enjoy!

 

Blessings as you begin your life together!

Jacobi + Jeff {Wedding}

Jacobi and Jeff were married on a beautiful spring day at New City Life Church.  Their intimate ceremony was filled with joy and examples of the Lord's faithfulness. Congratulations Jacobi & Jeff!  Blessings as you being your lives together.

 

Melissa + Geren {Engaged}

It was a beautiful fall afternoon during Geren and Melissa's engagement pictures at Riverside Park.   Warm temperatures, beautiful fall colors and a wonderful couple.   It really couldn't have been more perfect day.  As you can see, they're so excited to take this next step together.  

Blessings Melissa and Geren! 

 

 

LINC Community Revitalization {Rock the Block}

LINC hosted it's annual Rock the Block on the southeast side of Grand Rapids earlier this summer, celebrating community, culture, and connection to opportunity!  Located on Madison Street it had local food, live entertainment, community resources, street vendors and activities for kids of all ages.

It's been fun to get to know our neighborhood better in our 2 years here.  There are so many great things to experience.  

LINC's Co-Executive Director, Darell Ross welcoming the community to Rock the Block.

LINC Staff connecting neighbors to resources in the community.

Daddy Pete's BBQ

Cre8tive Fitness involved the crowd in a super fun demonstration of their Hustle & Step class.

LINC Staff learning some new moves.

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B.D.'s BBQ 'Home of the Tender Meats' 616-971-0190

Community leaders showing their support.

Ginormous Elephant Ears by Amie Jo's Concessions

Grand Rapids native, Floyd Mayweather and his guys stopped by to say hello!

Neighborhood kids loved exploring the Grand Rapids Fire Truck.

Righteous Enterprises 'Come to Success'

Meka's Dance Studio - Little Mamas were a huge crowd favorite.

The Grand Rapids Police Department was on hand allowing kids to explore their SWAT Team truck.

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Big Ed's BBQ 'It's Grillin' Time'

After taking a selfie, The Revolution team lead the crowd in worship.

 

Special guest for the event was Kool Moe Dee.  He was a prominent hip hop artist in the late 70's through the early 90s.  He was one of the first rappers to earn a Grammy Award and was the first to preform at the Grammys.