Welcome to Stafford Street Community Church

A GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH AFFILIATE

We envision multiplying disciples of Jesus Christ as we worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.

We are friendly, prayerful and

Jesus centered

Join Us

We are now a Global Methodist Church.
Worship - 10:00am
Coffee Fellowship @ 9:15am Every Sunday

12348 Stafford St. Ravenna 49451

GOD BLESS

 

Making disciples of Jesus Christ

and spreading scriptural

holiness across the globe.

Upcoming Events

  • Adult Sunday School - Every Sunday after church service when school is in. Lenten is the topic of Sunday School.

  • SSCC Women’s Luncheon Group will be meeting Tuesday, May 11th @ Ravenna Round Table @ 11:30am this month. Please reserve your spot. Come join a great time of fellowship and prayer.

  • Have you walked by our church on the sidewalk and noticed a Green & Yellow church mailbox? This for anyone who is walking by, if God is laying something on their hearts and you feel you have someone or something heavy on your heart that you would like us to pray for. There are Prayer/Concern Sheets inside the box, along with pen for anyone to write down their request. We will pray on these the following Sunday during our Prayer/Praise time of the service. CHECK IT OUT! Our small church & community area churches are a prayerful community, and believe it or not, GOD does answer our prayers!!

  • Every Wednesday morning, September thru May, the Women’s Group “Stafford Street Sowers” meets @ 9am. Our Mission: Sewing to Sow: Sowing the love of Christ through prayer, sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting and needle work. Please join in for a fun time of fellowship and working on your own projects. Anyone and all are welcome!! Bring a friend!! Pack a lunch. The season is coming to an end May 27th!

  • We celebrate the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ in Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month. We welcome any and all denominations to participate.

  • The second Sunday of each month, September through May, we have a Church Potluck. This month will be on Sunday May 17th. Main meat will be supplied as well as beverages and table settings. Please bring a dish to pass. This will be immediately after Sunday Worship service.

DIRECTIONS TO: STAFFORD STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH 12348 STAFFORD STREET

  • DIRECTIONS: From Kent city M-46 (Apple Ave) west to South Slocum Road, West on Stafford Street to 12348 Stafford (just before Beechnau Elementary).

  • From Muskegon M-46 (Apple Ave) East to Ravenna Road (South) to Hts. Ravenna. East on Hts. Ravenna to 4 way stop. Turn South on Thomas (By Beechnau Elementary) to 4 way stop @ Stafford St. Church is on the North side.

  • From Grand Haven: 104 East to Nunica exit, north to Cleveland to East Street (Ravenna/Coopersville Rd) to Stafford St. West on Stafford. Church is on the North side before 4 way stop.

CROSSROADS MAY NEWSLETTER

From Pastors Desk:

Dear Church Family,
Easter Sunday has come and gone, yet the resurrection power of Jesus continues to echo through our lives. Just as spring transforms the landscape — pushing vibrant flowers through once-frozen ground and lengthening the days with warm sunlight — God is at work bringing fresh life to every area of our hearts and community.
The empty tomb was not an ending; it was the beginning of something extraordinary. The same power that raised Christ from the dead now lives in us (Romans 8:11). This season invites us to step out of spiritual winter — out of old habits, fears, disappointments, and complacency — and into the fullness of new creation life.
Whether you are walking through a personal season of renewal, facing challenges that feel like stone walls, or simply soaking in the joy of spring, remember: the risen Jesus meets us right where we are. He turns graves into gardens and mourning into dancing. This spring, let’s commit to living as resurrection people — full of hope, generous in love, and bold in faith.
If you made a decision to follow Christ this Easter, or if you sense God stirring something new in your life, we would love to walk with you. Reach out, join a group, or simply show up — you belong here.
He is risen! He is risen indeed!
In the joy of our risen Lord,

Pastor Dave

Sermons for the Month of May 2026

May 3: Romans 3:21-28

Righteousness Through Faith

May 10: Justified Freely by Grace (Romans 3:21-31)

Main Message: All have sinned, but God justifies sinners freely by His grace through faith in Christ’s redemption—demonstrating both justice and mercy.

May 17: Peace and Access by Grace (Romans 5:1-11)

Main Message: Having been justified by faith, we stand in grace, enjoy peace with God, and rejoice in hope—even amid suffering—because of Christ’s love.

May 24: Dead to Sin, Alive to Grace (Romans 6:1-14)


Main Message: Grace is not a license to sin but the power to die to sin and live for God—united with Christ in His death and resurrection.

May 31: More Than Conquerors by Grace (Romans 8:28-39)


Main Message: Nothing separates us from God’s love in Christ; grace works all things for good, secures our future, and makes us more than conquerors.

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MARS-Missions for Area Ravenna Services.

Good afternoon friends. 

IN April of 2026 the MARS Food Pantry assisted five famlies with food boxes. (9 adults and 6 children). 

As always thank you for your continued support and prayers.

At this time MARS IS IS NEED of the following items: sugar, flour, ketchup, instant oatmeal, boxed cereal, shampoo/conditioner and dish soap. We do accept processed venison and other meats.

God Bless,

Paula, 

MARS Representative  

If you are able to help supply any or all of these, please drop off at any of our local churches, Ravenna Market or at the Muskegon County Library, Ravenna Branck MAR tote. Monetary donations may be made to: MARS, PO Box 107, Ravenna MI 49451

If you are having troubles making ends meet with food or hygiene products for your family, please reach out to any of our local area churches in the Ravenna area, and we will lead you to a contact person. You can reach our church, Stafford Street Community Church @ 231-853-6688, or you may call 231-798-5242, and leave a message if no one answers, PLEASE, leave your name and number and a member of MARS will contact you!! PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST LIVE IN THE RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ACCESS OUR MARS PROGRAM. IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE DISTRICT PLEASE CALL 211 FOR ASSITANCE.

PRAISE THE LORD, OUR GOD!! Thank you and may God Bless you today, tomorrow and always.