Jesse Luyk

Many of us have the back-to-school season on our minds. Whether we have children in school, or work in a school setting; the start of a school year is often a key feature during this time of the year.  With the start of the school year also comes a new season for our Kids Hope USA programs! We are eager for the opportunities that a new

Written by Rev. Dr. Tassie Green, Parish Associate, First Presbyterian Church Deerfield, IL  Hope: Noun–a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.  Like myself, some of you may be an optimist, tending to think, “it will all work out.” Some call it magical thinking, but positivity does help us to be generally healthier. However, it turns out optimists

“the Lord replied, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” Exodus 33:14 Summertime is here! For many of us, this means ample time spent outdoors, enjoying the presence of others, and much-needed rest and relaxation. Many of our students are now out of school and entering a new rhythm of

On Sunday, May 21, 1995, 250 members of Christ Memorial Church surrounded Holland’s Van Raalte Elementary School in a “prayerful hug.” The church has adopted this school as part of International Aid’s KIDS HOPE USA program in which members volunteer one hour a week to mentor students who need emotional support and help learning to

Written by Rev. Dr. Tassie Green, Parish Associate, First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, IL There the angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in a flame of fire out of a bush; Moses looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this

Written by: Lindsey Bush – Pastor at Spring Branch Community Church in Virginia Beach, VA Scripture: Ephesians 2:4, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-8 Every parent and school professional knows the importance of having a friendly and alert crossing guard as students are welcomed to and from school each day. If there was a hall of fame