At the age of fifty-five I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior which had a radical impact on my life. Shortly after my baptism on September 11, 2011, I was attending services that were being held in a small restaurant in Big Rapids, Michigan. God put it on my heart to build a house of worship for our church family. Growing up, I had seen the stone schoolhouse many times when I was on my way to Chippewa Lake for vacations.
I went to look at it, and from the very beginning, I knew God wanted me to buy the 142-year-old stone schoolhouse for His purposes. Read about how, even though I wasn't working and didn't have any money, I prayed, "Lord, if You want me to do this, I need $1,000 by the end of the month." Ten days later, I received an income tax check for $1,006. I took a leap of faith, and because I did, God blessed me in many amazing ways and helped me create the house of worship He wanted. I knew I had to share my story to show others how God will provide if you follow His lead. It's not like any other church. We have chairs and tables for your Bible, coffee, and snacks. We have a beautiful wood-burning fireplace and a built-in baptistery where we have baptized over sixty people so far. Read some of the testimonies of the people who were baptized there and how God has changed their lives. I am so blessed to have such a loving church family who welcomes anyone and everyone. Stop by sometime if you want a cup of good coffee, a great word, and a hug.