Stories of Hope

  Last Sunday the cyclists were in Grand Rapids, MI, where the American Christian Reformed Church of America headquarters are located. There was a grand celebration at Calvin College. The cyclists all cycled to the service together and then paraded their bikes around the auditorium before settling into a celebration service. Are you sorry you missed it?

FUN FACTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

  Last weekend, on Saturday, July 27, Alice was stunned by a surprise visit from her sister Jeni and her friend Tom, as well as her niece and nephew, Mandi and Jesse. After working a full day on Friday, they drove thirteen hours from Bowmanville and arrived in Iowa City at 8 a.m. where they stood along the side of the road with a sign that said, “We Love You, Ali.”

  On Monday night, the Sea to Sea cyclists’ sleep was interrupted every two hours by passing trains. On Tuesday morning, a powerful storm delayed the start of the day’s ride. On Wednesday, the tour reached the halfway point of the ride. This weekend they’re in Iowa, resting for Week 6 which will end in Grand Rapids, Michigan where a huge Sunday night rally will take place in Calvin College’s Van Noord Arena.