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Neighbours' Day in Zwaagwesteinde

In Zwaagwesteinde, the church participated in the national Neighbours' Day this year. Was it worth it? Absolutely! Do we hope to organise it again next year? Definitely!

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God opens a way

Rehabilitation centre Het Anker wanted to purchase the building they were using. It seemed impossible, and the team gave up hope. Until God himself opened doors.

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Participating in God's mission

Coming soon: Participating in God's mission, a new and practical training programme for deacons who want to lead their congregation in being a missionary-diaconal church.

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Adopt a diaconal project

Being involved in a diaconal project as a congregation is inspiring. Diaconate likes to help build bonds.

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Happy with out-of-school care

Single mother Hilde's children get to go to Sun City's after-school club. Read why Hilde is so incredibly happy about that.

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church window with an image of the Good Samaritan, the quintessential symbol of diaconate and helping one's neighbour

Being a diaconal-missionary congregation

In Amersfoort, deacons experienced an inspiring evening on the content and scope of diaconate. With a practical format, they can continue working in their own congregation.

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Salt and light

Prayer and work. That characterised the life of Anita, a very ordinary woman in northern Nepal. And what a change it brought about!

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New intercultural songbook

Churches in the Netherlands are becoming increasingly international. There is a need for ways to worship God together, in multiple languages. The new Intercultural Songbook makes that possible.

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Moshe has changed

Yad Elie gives Jewish and Palestinian children in disadvantaged neighbourhoods a daily school meal. The children also learn to grow their own vegetables. It did Moshe good.

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Project magazine 2026

The magazine for the 2026 diaconal projects is out. Which project will you or your congregation support?

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Protect her!

Female circumcision is still common, although it is banned in most countries. We support the fight against this terrible practice.

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