While in the States my wife Patty and I watched a service online of a church we attended before moving to South Africa. The head pastor led the congregation through a time of grieving for a beloved pastor who served for 20 years in the church and had recently passed away. It was devastating to […]
Written by Mike Verkaik Today I am transcribing a celebration story of a renewed life in Christ. Rejoice with us as you read the transformation, spoken through a surrendered life, by our Father who proclaims in Joel 2:13: “Tearing your clothes is not enough to show you are sad; let your heart be broken. Come […]
There is a song we sing in South Africa called the “Same God.” Whenever we sing it feels like the whole building shakes because of the passionate hearts are crying out to God for a miracle just as He did in the Bible. Here is a portion of the bridge: “You heard Your children then, […]
This Christmas season brought many blessings! One I for sure enjoyed was the gift of reading some really good books! “This is My Story, This is My Song, My Life and Testimony,” written by my 95 year old Uncle Bob DeBoer really touched my heart. I loved the family history and pictures, and was so […]
Written by Mike Verkaik Seven years ago our Good Father opened a door to begin a ministry at a local motel in Holland, Michigan with a Christmas dinner. As our relationship with staff and residents has grown, Haven Church began to provide means for Oceans Ministries to also bless the residents with gift bags filled […]
