Making meaning out of your relationship. Learn ways to successfully navigate the journey of caring for a loved one experiencing dementia. This is a 5-week class on Thursdays from 9 to 11 am in the Boathouse.

Caring for a person who has dementia is a labor of devotion and patience. Because of the dementia, the person involved and your relationship will take on a new direction. Join us as we learn together and gain deeper insight into the world of dementia and ways to successfully navigate this new journey. We will gain new perspectives on obstacles. We learn ways to enjoy loved ones on a deeper level. We will learn more about the affirmative response method of communication. We will also explore the power of words for personal worth and assurance that God still cares and that they are loved. We will be working through the book by Laura Wayman, A Loving Approach to Dementia Care.

Sign up by contacting Christine MacDonald to make sure we have enough books. Books will be available at the first class; they are $20 each.

GriefShare is a welcoming and caring group that comes alongside those who are grieving. In this 12-week class, participants learn from video experts and personal testimonies, share with one another in small groups, and reflect on God’s promises through Scripture and a guided workbook. Together, we seek to grow forward through grief toward healing and hope. If you know someone who could benefit from this support, please consider inviting them to join us. You don’t have to walk through grief alone.
A light brunch will be provided. Cost is $20 for the workbook.

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Facilitator is Mary Dewitt

Marigold Lodge Tours

On June 8 our morning will begin in the Great Room at 9 am for breakfast and a brief history of the Marigold Lodge. We will leave at 9:45 to carpool to Marigold Lodge. We will send 12 people in the lodge at a time for a 30 minute tour. While you are waiting for your tour group, you can explore the outdoor grounds and enjoy the lake views.

Sign up is required for this event, please email christinemac@harderwyk.com if you can join us.
Wearing good walking shoes is encouraged, walking up and down stairs will be required for the indoor portion of the tour.

Rain date is June 9.

GriefShare is a welcoming and caring group that comes alongside those who are grieving. In this 12-week class, participants learn from video experts and personal testimonies, share with one another in small groups, and reflect on God’s promises through Scripture and a guided workbook. Together, we seek to grow forward through grief toward healing and hope. If you know someone who could benefit from this support, please consider inviting them to join us. You don’t have to walk through grief alone.
A light brunch will be provided. Cost is $20 for the workbook.

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Facilitator is Mary Dewitt

Share life and have a little fun at the Diekema’s backyard barn on the second Sundays of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Come when you can, relax, sit around the campfire, play a couple of rounds of ping pong, and enjoy a time to rest before another busy week.

Schedule
Leader: Tim Diekema

Join us for coffee and donuts along the channel in Holland State Park. Look for the colorful flags near a picnic table and come for conversations.

Questions? Contact Dee Stahl (dee@harderwyk.com)

GriefShare is a welcoming and caring group that comes alongside those who are grieving. In this 12-week class, participants learn from video experts and personal testimonies, share with one another in small groups, and reflect on God’s promises through Scripture and a guided workbook. Together, we seek to grow forward through grief toward healing and hope. If you know someone who could benefit from this support, please consider inviting them to join us. You don’t have to walk through grief alone.
A light brunch will be provided. Cost is $20 for the workbook.

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Facilitator is Mary Dewitt

Join us at Russ' Northside on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month for a gathering of men. Each gathering will be focused on two Catechism Question and Answers from The Gospel Way Catechism, starting the conversation with the question: "What did you underline from this week's readings?" all while enjoying breakfast together. Celebration Campus Pastor Bill Lindner will facilitate.

The Gospel Way Catechism

In a world flooded with competing visions of meaning and purpose, now more than ever, we need to return to the gospel as the ultimate lens through which we understand life.

For centuries, Christians have passed down the faith through a time-tested tool: the catechism—clear, question-and-answer summaries that ground believers in biblical truth. The Gospel Way Catechism revives this historic practice for the modern era, offering 50 essential Christian beliefs in a simple, accessible format.

But this isn’t just about learning doctrines. Each answer not only teaches foundational truths but also equips you to recognize and resist the dominant cultural narratives shaping our secular age. As you are formed by gospel truth, you are also counter-formed—trained to spot the flaws in self-centered worldviews and respond with the life-giving story of Jesus.

Purchase The Gospel Way Catechism from Amazon

2025 Reading Schedule

GriefShare is a welcoming and caring group that comes alongside those who are grieving. In this 12-week class, participants learn from video experts and personal testimonies, share with one another in small groups, and reflect on God’s promises through Scripture and a guided workbook. Together, we seek to grow forward through grief toward healing and hope. If you know someone who could benefit from this support, please consider inviting them to join us. You don’t have to walk through grief alone.
A light brunch will be provided. Cost is $20 for the workbook.

Sign Up
Facilitator is Mary Dewitt

GriefShare is a welcoming and caring group that comes alongside those who are grieving. In this 12-week class, participants learn from video experts and personal testimonies, share with one another in small groups, and reflect on God’s promises through Scripture and a guided workbook. Together, we seek to grow forward through grief toward healing and hope. If you know someone who could benefit from this support, please consider inviting them to join us. You don’t have to walk through grief alone.
A light brunch will be provided. Cost is $20 for the workbook.

Sign Up
Facilitator is Mary Dewitt