by Lance Kraai | May 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dear Madison, Matt, Brian, Christian & Tyler, It was roughly ten years ago, when most of you walked into my life. You were third graders who began attending our summer Breaktime program. You guys were a mixture of silly, strange, lacking in self esteem, and having...
by Lance Kraai | May 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
So I’m stewing today, and probably shouldn’t be. Today there will supposedly be an official announcement that students attending school on the west side of Grand Rapids, and meet certain criteria, will get their college education covered. I’m happy...
by Lance Kraai | Apr 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Breaktime and the Breaktime Bakery are now open for registration. For information on both ministries download our brochure or checkout the Breaktime page. If you have a child entering grades 2-5 you can register them for Breaktime here! If you have a child entering...
by Lance Kraai | Apr 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
This past Friday was Good Friday. For the last three years, the church Julie and I attend, Fourth Reformed, has partnered with Creston CRC, and New City Church to host a Tenebrae Service. This year’s service was incredibly moving and really brought me to a place of...
by Lance Kraai | Apr 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Originally Published on the Team Priority Health Blog This will be my second year running the 25K for my favorite nonprofit: New City Neighbors. This ministry impacts the lives of children in big ways. New City Neighbors focuses on young people that live in the...
by Lance Kraai | Mar 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Its Thursday night, late, and to say I’m tired is an understatement. I should head home after a great night at 180, but too much is on my mind. Tonight I saw joy on the face of kids who hadn’t show much joy in a while. Tonight I had another good small group with older...
