Archive for the ‘racism’ Category

Guest Blog by new D-group apprentice leader

Posted: March 26, 2012 by mikehanafee in Discipleship Groups, racism, Restore Church, the gospel
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Last week we kicked off our two new Disciple Groups! In this blogpost, Paul Hendrix, who is serving as a D-group apprentice leader along with his wife Annabelle, reflects on the first meal & meeting of the Boston-Edison Neighborhood D-group. After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could [...]

THE Story round three! (& a quick hit to Philly)

Posted: March 1, 2012 by mikehanafee in racism, Restore Church, social justice, Soma School, THE Story
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Lather, rinse, repeat. OK, that cycle went the way of my hair some years back! But here’s a cycle that I still know by painful experience –  rebellion, rescue, repeat. As we saw Sunday in round 3 of THE Story, Rescue to Rebellion, that’s the story of Israel in the OT. Man, do we ever [...]

THE Story round one!

Posted: February 15, 2012 by mikehanafee in racism, Restore Church, social justice, THE Story
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Going into the first session of THE Story I had no idea what to expect. Like with the racial reconciliation celebration of January 15, I was blown away. People kept on coming in. Over sixty people (adults, teens, kids) attended and others have said they want to jump on board next week. Best of all, [...]

An Analogy from Black History Month

Posted: February 13, 2012 by mikehanafee in Black History Month, Detroit Info, Friends, racism, THE Story, Uncategorized
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At the gracious invitation of friend & Detroit Library Duffield Branch manager Christine Peele I was privileged to sit on the panel of judges with Pastor Shaun Marshall (Citadel of Faith) and 3 others in the 34th Annual Albert H. Mallory Sr. Black Heroes Oratorical Essay Contest. It was a blast listening to over 20 [...]

A Glimpse into Restore’s Jan 15 Celebration

Posted: January 17, 2012 by mikehanafee in Gospel Identities, preaching, racism, Restore Church, social justice, Uncategorized, Vision
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Wow, Sunday was a great day! Jesus was lifted up & the Spirit moved as we celebrated the power of the gospel to reconcile people back to the Father & to one another. The children & teens did a great job reciting Dr. King’s Letter From a Birmingham Jail, Wayne Stapleton of Grace Community Church [...]

Interim Facility Secured!

Posted: January 5, 2012 by mikehanafee in Detroit Info, preaching, racism, Restore Church, social justice, Soma School, Uncategorized
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Restore Church has secured use of a great facility located right in our community – yes, we are excited!  And we are very thankful for the people of Grace Episcopal Church (NW corner of Rosa Parks Blvd & Virginia Park St) graciously opening up their excellent building to us!  We are planning two different events. [...]

The parking brake!

Posted: December 15, 2011 by mikehanafee in Colossians, Core Values, Detroit Info, racism, Restore Church, social justice
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Yep, my first car was a Vette…ok, a Chevette. Driving home one night I noticed it was running more sluggish than usual. Climbing a hill was particularly difficult even with the gas pedal pegged. Then I realized I had my parking break on — I had been working against the very progress I was seeking. [...]

Eternity, racism, the church & now.

Posted: November 9, 2011 by mikehanafee in racism, Restore Church, Vision
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The anglo church bears some responsibility for the aberration of liberation theology prevalent in some quarters of the african-american church. After all, a gospel that purports to reconcile us back to God but enables racism to exist is not very convincing. Check out this sermon for a challenging look at eternity, racism, the church, & [...]

Batting between Cabrera & Martinez

Posted: November 1, 2011 by mikehanafee in Friends, preaching, racism, Restore Church, Vision
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After a fast & furious few days I thought I’d share an update on what has been going on. Friday evening the Hanafees & Bontragers drove to Akron, OH for our sons’ Saturday football games. It was a fun road trip spending time with old & new friends, coaching the boys, watching the girls cheerlead, [...]