A Giving Hand Like Grandpa’s

By Amanda Kleinikkink

August 2, 2017

In her Golden Thread submission, Amanda Kleinikkink shares the story of her grandfather, whose faith overflowed into the way he lived his life.

Whether he was serving as a youth elder, was part of welcoming newcomers, instigating the road clean up for Community Christian Reformed Church, bringing people to his house after church, or as part of the outreach program and Vacation Bible School, you could tell that there was something special about Ray Ray impacted the church by being hospitable, having a positive attitude, helping people expand their social boundaries, and teaching people to put their worry, and trust in God People in the church admired Ray and spoke about how much he contributed to the church “Ray was a natural at meeting new people and was the best host our church ever had,” said Keith and Joanne Oosthoek, a member of Community Christian Reformed Church and one of Ray's cherished friends

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