Reach the Forgotten Mecosta County

05/30/2026

If your peace depends on your circumstances working out perfectly, it will always be fragile.

True, unshakable peace doesn't come from a problem-free life; it comes from a secure relationship with God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Because His grace and mercy are tied to His unchanging character rather than your situation, you can rest secure even when the world around you feels chaotic.

04/27/2026

12/02/2025

Mecosta County’s Community Giving Day on Tuesday, December 2, at the Big Rapids Eagles (18361 16 Mile Rd) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A generous local donor has offered a $5,000 match for all gifts made in person during Community Giving Day!

Stop by our table to meet the chaplains, learn how God is transforming lives behind bars, and help us reach our $5,000 match goal. Every gift helps us remind men and women in the Mecosta County Jail that they are seen, loved, and not forgotten.

11/26/2025

Who we are serving: Our Lord & Savior, 150 inmates, 45 jail staff members

Service activities include: Popping and seasoning 150 bags of popcorn, dropping assorted candies and treats into 150 goodie gift bags, writing encouraging notes on 150 Christmas cards, and arranging baskets of goodies for day and night shift Mecosta County jail staff.

Donation Wish List:
Quantities are not limited to what is shown below; cheerful giving is encouraged! Please ensure your donation for inmates does not include foil, staples or metal. Homemade treats will be given to staff only and have no packaging requirements or limitations.
• Your time – come serve!
• 150 Rice Krispy Treats/other pastry treat (pre-manufactured and factory-wrapped)
• 150 Folgers single-serve instant coffee sticks (regular coffee flavor only, at the dollar store.)
• 150 Water single-serve flavor packs – (same flavor of your choice)
• 150 bite-size hard candies (no candy canes, no foil)
• 150 Chocolates/candy bars (no foil wrappers, please)
• No-bake cookies are a special favorite for jail staff; as are homemade cookies, fudge, and anything you wish to give!

Call/text Amanda Hahn at (231) 527-8707 or Randy Hahn at (231) 527-8708 with questions. Donations can be dropped off at Woodville Community Church at Amanda's desk downstairs, or 110 Elm St Ste D (downstairs and to the left) Thank you so much for bringing joy and hope!

11/20/2025

Attention friends! A generous donor has offered a MATCH of up to $5,000 for this year's Community Giving Day! One stipulation: You must show up in person at the event in order for it to count toward the match! So please make plans today to attend this wonderful event and DOUBLE YOUR DONATION and stop by our our table at Mecosta County's Community Giving Day! Please Spread the word and Save the Date!

Wow! *50* Mecosta County non-profit organizations will be in attendance on December 2 to share the great work they do! We're at capacity!! Make plans to stop by Big Rapids Eagles 2535 to give of your time, talent or resources to these amazing groups.

11/20/2025

Thanks for giving us the screen time Chris Jane and Patrick Brooks, and thanks for all you guys do!!!

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11/15/2025

This is such a wonderful event to finish off the season! Please come by and see us!

Hey everyone! A generous donor has offered a MATCH of up to $5,000 for this year's Community Giving Day! One stipulation: You must bring your donation to the event in order for it to count toward the match! So if you're local or going to be in town, DOUBLE YOUR DONATION and visit our table at Mecosta County's Community Giving Day! Please Spread the word and Save the Date!

10/12/2025

Today is Pastor Appreciation Day, and we pause to thank God for the pastors who faithfully walk with Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry. Whether in churches, jails, or communities across Michigan, they embody the heart of Christ by shepherding the lost, encouraging the weary, and proclaiming the hope of the gospel.

Across over 30 county jails, 28 chaplains lead more than 2,000 volunteers who share the hope and transforming power of Jesus Christ with inmates each week. Inside the jail walls, our chaplains serve as pastors -- leading worship, teaching the Word, mentoring one-on-one, and bringing the comforting presence of Christ to those who often feel forgotten.

Pastoral ministry is not easy. It takes compassion, endurance, and courage to step into broken places with the light of Jesus. Yet their faithfulness bears eternal fruit as men and women encounter Christ, even in the lowest places of life.

We thank God for our chaplains and pastors across Michigan. Please join us in praying for their strength, their families, and their continued joy in serving the Lord.