The Well

Let’s relax and enjoy God’s creation together ☀️

You’re invited to hike with us at Saugatuck dunes! Tag a friend who should come along. 🥾

All women are welcome to hike with us! Don’t forget a blanket and snacks. It can get chilly by the lakeshore as last year's attendees can attest to!

We have been waiting to tell you about this! Aundi Kolber is coming to The Well this August! 🥳

We look forward every August to celebrating another year of our ministry, and for year 3 we are honored to have Aundi Kolber speak at our gathering.

Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) and the best-selling author of the critically acclaimed Try Softer™️, Try Softer™️ Guided Journey and her newest offerings: Strong like Water and Strong like Water Guided Journey.
She has received additional training in her specialization of trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology.

As a survivor of trauma, Aundi brings hard-won knowledge about the work of change, the power of redemption, and the beauty of experiencing God with us in our pain.

Will you join us? Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2987c31f-9e46-4c2c-9af1-dada94ee1ba1 ✨

🗓Wednesday, August 21 | 7pm at Venue3Two
📍3232 Shaffer Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Did you hear that we are doing a summer book study? 🎉

We will be reading Try Softer by Aundi Kolber! We are so excited to gather weekly beginning June 10 to discuss the book.

We will gather on Monday nights to discuss a chapter at a time. Sign up here: https://thewellgrandrapids.myflodesk.com/trysofter

Our meeting location is in Byron Center and after you sign up you will get all the details!

In her debut book, Try Softer™️, she'll show us how God specifically designed our bodies and minds to work together to process our stories and work through obstacles. Through the latest psychology, practical clinical exercises, and her own personal story, Aundi equips and empowers us to connect us to our truest self and truly live. This is the "try softer" life.

Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments 👇

In the book “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy,” the author describes a danger in suffering – that we can go silent before God. He describes the practice of lament, of being honest with our complaints and requests. He describes holding the tension of the truth of who God is, as a way of staying in relationship with God through suffering.

This week when we heard Rachel‘s story at The Well, we were reminded of the importance of crying out to God in our most desperate moments.

He sees us, and he hears us. He cares. His ways are not our ways.

For those who are waiting for the answer, or the answer was “no” - we cry out with you for heaven!

“I’m gonna sing in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you're gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive”

We are so thankful to Rachel for sharing her story of suffering, hope, and God peerforming miracles.

THIS Wednesday! Join us at The Well as we hear from Rachel!

Rachel is a stay-at-home mom to two wonderful kids, has been married to her husband Grant for almost 10 years and loves everything about summer. We are so excited for her to share her story of how God brought the body of Christ together in so many ways to bring light into dark places.

She hopes that her story will encourage you that God works every detail of your suffering into His purposes for His Kingdom.

Let us know that you’re coming by signing up here: https://www.thewellgr.org/register

Join us for a book study this summer! ❤️ We will be reading Try Softer by Aundi Kolber as a community as we anticipate our 3-year celebration in August.

We will gather weekly on Monday nights to discuss a chapter at a time. Click this link and say 'read with The Well this summer' - https://linktr.ee/thewellgrandrapids
Fill out the quick form to get all the details for the study!

In Aundi's debut book, Try Softer™️, she'll show us how God specifically designed our bodies and minds to work together to process our stories and work through obstacles. Through the latest psychology, practical clinical exercises, and her own personal story, Aundi equips and empowers us to connect us to our truest self and truly live. This is the "try softer" life.

We can’t wait to read this in community! First meeting will be June 10.

Join us next week as we gather at The Well ✨ Our speaker on May 15 is Rachel Brookhouse!

Rachel’s story is about surrender, the power of prayer, and how God brought the body of Christ together in so many beautiful ways.

We always start off our gatherings with worship, and then we get to hear the speaker's testimony. There is always time to discuss the testimony around a table with other women. The Well is a great place to connect with those you know, or meet someone new. Don't be afraid to attend alone! You are always welcome at The Well.

Worship begins at 7 pm! We can't wait to see you there. Visit thewellgr.org/register to sign up to attend.

Join as at our May Gathering on Wednesday, May 15 🌸 We will hear from Rachel Brookhouse!

Rachel’s story is about surrender, the power of prayer, and how God brought the body of Christ together in so many beautiful ways.

Will you join us? Register here: thewellgr.org/register

We can’t wait to see you at The Well in May! Tag a friend that you want to have come with you 👇🏼

Last night we were reminded yet again of the power of testimony and community.

God showed up with so much attention to detail - placing each woman in the right seat, with the right people, creating safety and connection.

The stories we have heard from around the tables leave us speechless! We echo the apostle Paul in the desire to “fall to our knees in worship” when we think about the personal love God shows us! ❤️

Join us March 20th to hear from Kayla Bytwerk!

Kayla’s name may sound familiar to some of you, and that is because she is the director of The Well in Lansing!

Kayla’s story is a story of God’s faithfulness. His faithfulness through challenges that threatened the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of both Kayla and her husband - individually and as a couple.

We look forward to hearing her share with great anticipation and hope to see you there! You can register through the link in our bio.

We can’t wait to see all of your lovely faces tomorrow for our February gathering! If you haven’t registered yet, fret not, you still can, just head to the link in our bio.

See you tomorrow night at 7pm at Venue3Two!

If you haven’t put it in your calendar yet, our next Well gathering is February 21st, 2024, at Venue3Two, and we can’t wait to see you all there!

That evening we will be hearing from Linda Thompson.

You might be asking yourself, who is Linda?

Linda is many things, she is the author of “You Are Worthy”, in this book she tells her story of redemption and transformation. Linda also volunteers with several ministries while running her own, called Freedom 5:1, all of which focus on helping those who are dealing with hurts, habits, and trauma from past experiences. The goal is to help these individuals find freedom.

We hope you will join us on the 21st, you can register through the link in our bio.

Consider this your friendly reminder to sign up for our next event! 😁

Join us February 21st, 7pm at Venue3Two, you can register through the link in our bio.

See you then!

Our next gathering is February 21st!

Join us as we learn from Linda Thompson’s story! Linda is many things, a mentor, an author, a teacher, and most importantly a lover and follower of Christ.

Linda is the author of “You Are Worthy” a Journey from Despair to Hope. Come hear how Linda found freedom from her past experiences and how she uses those experiences now as a catalyst in ministering to those dealing with hurts, habits, and hang-ups.

Sign up through the link in our bio!

Due to weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our gathering for today, January 17. We will miss seeing all of you! We will soon share the February gathering information, and we hope to see you there.

Stay safe and warm out there! ❤

Join us tomorrow night for our first gathering of 2024!

Come enjoy a time of worship, fellowship, and listen to Anne Jansen share more of her story.

Our prayer is that you would walk away from tomorrow night with a new sense of hope ignited within you!

You can sign up through the link in our bio, we’ll see you there!

Join us January 17th (next Wednesday!) to hear Anne Jansen’s story of being made new.

Often times we hear beautiful testimonies but are left with a lot of practical questions. Join us as Anne will share intimate stories of what her journey has looked like with the hope of igniting hope in you!

You can register now through the link in our bio.

Happy New Year!!

We hope you’ll join us January 17th for our first gathering in 2024!

Join us as we listen to and learn from Anne. Sign up through the link in our bio.

Join us January 17th to hear from one of our very own team members, Anne Jansen. If you have been with us from the beginning, you will remember this is not the first time Anne has shared her story with us, but this time there's a different focus.

A focus on being made new.

Anne will be sharing intimate stories of what her journey of “being made new” has looked like, with the hope of igniting hope in you!

Register here: https://www.thewellgr.org/register

I’ve seen others post this same invitation, but wanted to invite you as well 🙂 Some of us at The Well GR are starting The Bible Recap Podcast reading plan for 2024 and would love for you to read and study along with us. You can join us here: https://bible.com/p/63192280/4fcb10ac797c3c8edf17669b282fa77e

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✨Merry Christmas! ✨

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6

Today is the day! Join us tonight at Venue3Two for our Christmas Encounter gathering.

You can sign up through the link in our bio, we hope to see you there!

Join us this week on Wednesday the 13th to Encounter Christ.

Come and encounter the Lord - the Lord who is there, who provides, and who sanctifies us.

Sign up through the link in our bio, we hope to see you there!

”But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.“
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭

Join us this advent season as we encounter Christ. Take an evening to step away for a moment, rest, and remember what we are celebrating this season.

Register through the link in our bio.

Join us December 13th for our Christmas gathering! 🎄

Our Encounter event is a self-led experience with prompts to reflect, pray, journal, read, and be still. As always, we hope to provide a space for you to come as you are, encounter Christ, and be changed.

We hope to see you at The Well to encounter God with us during this Christmas season.

You can register through the link in our bio!

I am sure you're all a little curious to hear more about our November speaker, Deb Mantel. Well, have no fear, the wait is over. :)

Deb is many things, a mother, a wife, a lover of chocolate, a Michigan football fan, and a singer/songwriter. She has been writing music most of her life and has two CDs. She enjoys filling her spare time with worship music, solitude, reading, being on the water, and playing games with all of her favorite people.

She is also a daughter of God and is the first to admit that she would be absolutely lost and helpless without Jesus, her savior.

Join us next week Wednesday as we hear Deb share her story and teach us about what it might look like to make room in our lives for Jesus during this advent season. Sign up through the link in our bio!

🍂 Happy November!! 🍂

We are quickly approaching the holiday season and that means our calendars are getting full, don’t forget to mark down the next Well gathering. Join us November 15th at Venue3Two to hear from Deb Mantel.

Sign up through the link in our bio!

Join us November 15th at Venue3Two as we listen to and learn from Deb Mantel!

Deb is many things, a singer/songwriter, a speaker, a mother, a wife, and a woman with a passion to share the personal love of God with women. Over the past twenty years Deb has been teaching women how to live out of their identity as daughters of God and how to look for Jesus for all that we need.

This is going to be a Well gathering that you do not want to miss. As the busyness of the holiday season is quickly approaching, it is important to remember and learn how to simplify our lives so that we have room for what is most important, and Deb is here to help us.

Sign up through the link in our bio, we can't wait to see you there!