Tim Vreugdenhil is the founder of CityChurch Amsterdam and Amsterdam-city reverend. Recently his book “Opener dan ooit. Nieuwe kansen voor kerken.” was published (Open like never before. New chances for churches). The title of your book is based off the advertising slogan of Coca-Cola. Why did you do hat? In the summer of 2020 I was starting to get close to depression myself. While cycling through the city I suddenly saw a billboard reading “Open like never before”. It struck me and gave me hope. Later I discovered it was an advertisement campaign by Coca-Cola and started researching why they put such an emphasis on openness. This slogan helped me stay strong in the time that was yet to come Which other observations will you take with you from the pandemic? Which other observations will you take with you from the pandemic? The corona virus taught us all how vulnerable we are. Of course there are vaccines and hospitals, but suddenly everyone could fall ill, and at certa
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Lianne Vreugdenhil teaches ‘Lap Music’ (Muziek op Schoot)
Interview with Lianne.
What is ‘Lap Music’?
It teaches music to very young children, aged 4 months to 4 years alongside a parent or guardian. When the parent or guardian joins in everything, the children will copy them. For me as a teach it’s a form of art to not only give them space, but to take them along this musical journey.
Robert Vreugdenhil buys a hundred toasted sandwiches from his care bonus
Paramedic Robert has given half his corona-care bonus to the hospitality industry. At the end of last year all healthcare workers received a 1000 euro (1135 USD) bonus from the government for their efforts during the first wave of the pandemic. “They work hard in healthcare, but we have more income security than many catering entrepreneurs who are close to despair at the moment. That’s why I’ve spend 500 euros (568 USD) of that bonus on grilled cheese at Edwin’s establishment.”
Leni Haaring-Vreugdenhil: ‘Some stories I’ll never forget’
For ten years Leni Haaring-Vreugdenhil (79) has taken care of the design and content of the Vreugdeschakel. Which is quite the feat, especially since she was solely responsible for it for six years! “It was very satisfying and fun work.” At the start of this year she quit. “My age was a good reason.”
Merijn Vreugdenhil: biggest arugula grower of the Netherlands
Ingrid Vreugdenhil is an animal interpreter
“Very early on in my childhood I noticed a deep connection with animals and their feelings. Back then still subconsciously, but later on much more consciously. Although I intuitively knew I reacted differently in situations regarding animal cruelty, for a long time it wasn’t easy to ‘just’ talk about it and share it.