30 September
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Mr.  Mike back on the A/T After being off the trail for three years due to COVID and left and right knee replacement surgery I was able to get back on the trail September 20.  This time I had a partner, Jack Boers, for which I was very grateful!  We started where I left off in Killington, Vermont. I missed one mile from Gifford Woods State Park to the approach trail that we hiked from the Inn at the Long Trail where we had stayed the night before. Jack and I had anticipated hiking for about 10-12 days, depending on the difficulty of the trailRead More →

27 September
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We are sorry to announce that the Burgess Brothers concert for this Saturday, October 2 has been cancelled because of Covid and an unexpected surgery.  Please let your family and friends know that it is cancelled.  There will be no dinner or concert.Read More →

21 September
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This past Sunday, September 19th, very early in the morning, Mike began his journey to Killington, Vermont. On Monday morning Mike and his hiking buddy hit the trail for the what they are anticipating to be a 2 week hike. By Monday evening they safely made it 13 miles to Governor Clement Shelter! They report being tired and sore but after a delicious supper of beef stroganoff, the sun is setting and they are in their tents resting up for Tuesday’s hike. Please keep Mike and Jack in your prayers. Pray for safety, strength, and wisdom.  Read More →

20 August
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Our annual auction is coming up soon!  Please join us on Saturday, September 4.  Plant auction will take place from 9-10am.  Silent auction which includes many great gift certificates takes place from 9am-Noon.  The live auction begins at 10am.  Come bid on camping and cottages reservations, place in line for reservations, great furniture, many tools and lawn equipment, games, toys, bakery items, and so much more!  There will be something for everyone.  The funds raised will support our youth and children’s ministries along with our new ministry center (replacement of store, kitchen, and Sunshine Room).  You don’t want to miss out on this awesome dayRead More →

26 June
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Because of the tornado watch in effect until 8pm and the torrential weather, we are sad to inform you that the Guardians concert will NOT be taking place tonight, Saturday, June 26.  If you have the opportunity to see the Guardians elsewhere, please do and let them know how grateful we are for their understanding and grace.  They are simply the best!  Bless you all this weekend and stay safe!Read More →

19 May
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Help us kick off our summer concert series! The Voices of Victory male quartet will be here this Memorial Day. They have been praising God together in song since 1990. Members of the quartet are Jim Daling, Rick Noorman, Chuck Terpstra, and Dan VanDyke; accompanist is Karen Daling. The quartet members are all from the West Michigan area. They all enjoy music immensely, and appreciate opportunities to praise God with their music, both as members of this quartet and through participation in other musical ensembles.  We will be seating up to 300 people inside the Worship Center (masked unless fully vaccinated) with overflow on theRead More →

26 April
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Date & Time: Sunday May 9, 2021 at 8:00pm Last year, in response to the hardships brought on by the pandemic, we hosted our first Night of Light as a way to support our ministry and to bear witness to the Lord’s faithfulness to us throughout our history. The response and support was overwhelming and reminded us how blessed we are by the wonderful Ground’s community. As we look ahead to the future of our ministry, we recognize that our current Sunshine Room, store, kitchen and septic system are approaching the end of their life and that updates are going to need to be madeRead More →

24 March
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From Memorial Day – Labor Day, and even into the fall with our Family Fall Harvest Festival, we have so many exciting things planned and we don’t want you to miss the fun! If you haven’t made your reservations yet, give us a call today! 616-842-4478 – 9 am-4:30 Monday-Friday. Check out the camping page to see what is still available.Read More →

09 March
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Are you still looking for a fun family vacation or some down time with your spouse or friends?  We still have open campsites this summer! Come and kick off the season with us Memorial Day Weekend (May 28-31)! Our Orientation Week, June 5-12 is a quieter week as we are training our staff but by mid-week everything opens up. Join us for this week at a reduced price. Our Start of Summer Week (June 12-19) still has availability in sections A and C.  All of our activities and amenities will be up and running and we hope you will join us for this fun week!Read More →