SPRING LAKE, Mich., April 26, 2012 - In a new Zondervan book just published entitled, Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus, author Lois Tverberg combines the latest scholarship about ancient Israel and Mediterranean regional languages and cultures to re-Judaize Jesus.  One local pastor plans to make a life application with this book for further study and discussion within the congregation.

Tverberg opens the book with a question, “What would it be like to listen to Jesus’ earth-shattering words through the ears of a first-century disciple?”  She leads readers through the core statement of Jewish faith, the Shema, to help people deepen their understanding of Jesus’ Scriptures and application to modern times.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- Students from Lake Hills and Mary A. White Elementary schools gathered over 400 books to collaborate with Loutit District Library’s (LDL) current reading program.

Every year, Grand Haven elementary students collect books for the schools' annual March is Reading Month book drive. The schools then donate them to a community organization. This year’s book drive recipient is LDL. The Library will use the books for the Prime Time Family Reading Time program that runs through May 21.

SPRING LAKE, Mich., April 20, 2012 – The faculty, staff and students at Saint Mary’s School are finalizing plans for the fifth annual “Race for Education,” which will be held Friday, May 11 at the school. Ann Pendery is serving as the race coordinator for the event.

Saint Mary’s School is located at 421 east Exchange Street in Spring Lake. Children in preschool through eighth grade will participate. The general public is invited to attend at no cost.

Students will walk or run around a designated area as many times as they are able in one hour’s time. Students and classes will also have an opportunity to compete for a number of prizes and awards during the process.