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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, [...]

THE Story

Posted: February 8, 2012 by mikehanafee in Detroit Info, Restore Church, Uncategorized, Vision
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What happened before time began? How did it all start? Who or what created me? How did I get here? Why do I exist. Does my life really matter? Does it have meaning? What happens after I die? Why is the world the way it is?                    [...]

The Story of God Blitz

Posted: February 5, 2012 by cletebontrager in Family, Restore Church
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So in a week we will be doing THE STORY OF GOD in our neighborhood.  We love this story and want others to come and embrace this story with us! Most people have a Bible on their shelf, but unfortunately most people have not cracked open the book in a very long time.  Most could [...]

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. [...]

Restore’s 2nd Trimester, Midrange Schedule, & an amazing gift!

Posted: November 18, 2011 by mikehanafee in Detroit Info, Family, Friends, Restore Church, Vision
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Hey all, I like to tell people that we are entering the 2nd trimester in our embryonic stage of planting Restore Church. Hard to believe that next Tuesday (Nov 22) we will have been in Detroit one year. Wow, time has flown by! To let you know how to pray for the next few months [...]

Blender & Vending Machine Theologies (& gas station toilets)

Posted: November 16, 2011 by mikehanafee in preaching, Restore Church
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When Jephthah vowed to God he would sacrifice the first thing that came out of his door he wasn’t thinking of Spot the family dog, Mittens the family cat, Fluffy the family lamb, or Elsie the family cow – he was undoubtedly thinking of a someone like a servant. Jephthah was appalled when his daughter [...]

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, [...]

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