Events
Banquet of
Praise
Join us this May for Mission India’s 2026 Banquet of Praise! We look forward to celebrating together soon.
What to Expect
Join like–minded believers in West Michigan for a meal to celebrate all God is doing through people like you in India.
You’ll hear exclusive testimonies from our leadership as they explore what “waiting” means in India, what it means to God, and what it could mean for you.
Join us this May!
You’re invited to join the Banquet at the time and location most convenient for you. Join us for dinner at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, MI, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, or gather for lunch or dinner at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI, on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Find out more details below.
Pinnacle Center
3330 Highland Dr
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6:00 pm | Punch Bowl Opens
6:30 pm | Program and Dinner Start
Join us for dinner at the Pinnacle Center! Fellowship around punch bowls starting at 6:00 pm, followed by programming and dinner at 6:30 pm.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Monday, May 11, 2026
Lunch
11:30 am | Lunch and Program Begin
Fellowship with us and other like–minded believers over lunch while celebrating God’s hand in India over the past year!
OR
Dinner
6:00 pm | Punch Bowl Opens
6:30 pm | Program and Dinner Begin
Join us for fellowship around punch bowls at 6:00 pm. Dinner and programming will begin at 6:30 pm.
Stay after lunch or come early for dinner to explore Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, open to Banquet guests at no cost until 4:00 pm!
Host A Table at the Banquet This May!
The annual Mission India Banquet of Praise is a wonderful way for you to introduce your friends and family to God’s work in India. Together with your guests, you’ll hear exciting testimonies of how God is meeting those who are waiting across the country, as well as how God can meet you in your own wait, no matter what it is.
For your convenience, two dates and locations are available: On Tuesday, May 5, you can attend dinner at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, Michigan. On Monday, May 11, you can join us for either lunch or dinner at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
On top of the great food and fellowship, you and your guests will get to hear inspiring stories from India, as well as discover new ways to partner with us.
Click the button below to sign up for hosting a table, and to let us know how many friends will be joining you. There is no cost to host a table, and you may host as many tables as you’d like. Each table seats up to 10 people. Please complete the form on or before March 31, 2026, and we will follow up with more details.
FAQ
The Banquet of Praise is a longstanding tradition at Mission India, welcoming friends of the ministry to celebrate what God did in India over the past year and share the vision for where Mission India is headed in the year to come. For a couple of hours, we gather to enjoy a meal together, hear firsthand updates and stories from India, and enjoy fellowship with one another.
Enjoy fellowship over a meal, followed by inspiring stories from India and a look at what’s ahead, shared by our leadership.
There is no fee to attend! We’re excited to host you as we celebrate all God has been doing in India. As you hear about the incredible ways the Lord is changing hearts in India, we invite you to respond by giving a gift, as God leads you, to help continue this ministry in the coming year.
Yes, you will be assigned to the table of the host that invited you to the event. Their table will be filled with other guests that they have invited. Want to host your own table? Sign up here.
Typical Banquet attire is business casual. For women, we recommend slacks, jeans, skirts, or a casual dress. For men, we recommend jeans, polos, or khakis.
Of course! Everyone is welcome—we just ask that they also RSVP so they have a seat and a meal reserved for them!
If you’d like to know more about what to expect at the Banquet, fill out the form below to contact us!
Have Questions? Contact Us!
Contact us with any questions you might have about this event!