Archive for the ‘social justice’ Category

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, [...]

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. [...]

OUCH! When Helping Hurts

Posted: December 7, 2011 by mikehanafee in Gospel Identities, social justice
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Giving a buck to the guy on the corner. Blanketing a neighborhood with an ongoing cadence of quick hit mission teams. Constantly providing meals to the same people for years. To be sure all this is help…but often it is help that ultimately hurts. It’s like giving Tylenol for head pain to someone who has [...]