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De Vierslag
Our center De Vierslag

Multi functional accommodation: our center De Vierslag

 

De Vierslag is a big house (one of the biggest in Kruiningen!) containing three complete apartments. It is a perfect place for living, working and training. We have different possibilities for renting (parts of) this multi functional accommodation, guestrooms, kitchen, living space for volunteers, a hall and the offices of Atlantic Bridge.
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A Short History of AB in Netherlands
Atlantic  Bridge started in The Netherlands in 1988 and its center of operation, The Vierslag, is still the base of the mission.
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Living in Kruiningen and at "De Vierslag"
A little glimpse into life for interns...
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History of De Vierslag
Future home of Bridgebuilders

Three families purchased an old retirement home in 1983, renovating the building and dividing it into three apartments. After the renovation of the family apartments half of the building was still available and was used for a variety of needs, such as care for homeless, youth needing help in wahtever way, travellin gmusicians now called Circuit Riders, offices, training of youth leaders and more. It  was a flexible care community run by the three families and often it was called a Christian community, open to all. From the very first day till even today, a piece of black board at the entrance way says "God is het Hoofd van dit huis en toehoorder van ieder gesprek" (God is the head of this house and listener to every conversation"). 

In 1996 one of the families moved out to begin a separate mission for the specialized (social) care of young people while the Vierslag became a place for the housing and training of young people for the mission of Atlantic Bridge.

As Atlantic Bridge develops in different countries, more room is needed for the aff and volunteers, offices, but also for housing teams and leaders during training.

New plans for the renovation and extension of the building have been started in step with the development of the mission.  The plans will accomodate more offices, accommodation for staff and volunteers, plus a new part of the center for hosting small groups for training.
 


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