Thanksgiving Update and Appeal

Dear Friend of Kairos West Michigan, I'm filled with "Thanksgiving" for the way KWM is growing into a more viable Community! Let me list some ways: 1) Thanks to Gary Burge who shared, from Luke 4:14-30, that we are thrown under the bus for the same reason that Jesus was almost thrown off a cliff: for arguing that Gentiles should be extended the same respect that Jews receive (First Presbyterian Church, Holland, MI November 18, 2019 on "Christian Zionism"). 2) Thanks to new KWM Board members, Bart DenBoer, Pat Vorpagel, and Nikki Rakestraw, who join Nate Schipper, George Hunsberger, and Sharon Kleinheksel and me in charting new directions as your Board. The most notable is we will be adding a (paid!) Executive Administrator, to take us to another level of effectiveness and efficiency. 3) Thanks that KWM will be offering Immersion trips to Israel/Palestine, so W. MI folks can experience for themselves what Israelis and Palestinians are up against these days. A major effort in the new year will be advocating that children not be wrenched away unfairly from their families--there, or here! 4) Thanks for YOUR gift this season as you help us take the next steps in our advocacy and action for a "just peace" in our region. Please go to our Website: and make a secure (Pay Pal) donation! Have a great holiday season, everyone! Faithfully yours, John Kleinheksel