area complete with sand,
a sand volleyball court, a
basketball court, a 450�seat
amphitheater and a hill
perfect for sledding in the
winter or a slip `n slide in
the summer.
the country: exercise equipment,
a gymnasium, conference rooms
and a water park for aquatics and
year�round swimming (a big draw
during long Michigan winters).
nity Center in Grand Rapids is
the chapel.
the importance of the worship and
Encouraging worship has been
their primary goal since they were
appointed here over four years ago.
six employees then--we gathered
together to learn what was going
on here," Major Marc says. "The
program director gave his report
about the wellness and recreational
activities and then said, pointing to
another fellow, `And he will tell you
spoke up, "Wait a minute. The last
time I checked, there is only one
`and' in our name, and that is `Ray
and Joan Kroc.' There is no `and'
in `Corps Community Center.' We
are not separate." Everything at
the Grand Rapids Kroc concerns
ministry, from the pool, to health
and wellness class, to fine arts
and education.
is also apparent to the roughly
9,000 program participants who
pass through the main entrance
each month.
encourages
family picnics,
with a play-
ground
perfect for
children
to enjoy.