Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church
Evangelical Free /Church in Grand Rapids, MN
Your gift may help a child across the world come to know Jesus as their savior! Pack a shoebox for a child with fun and practical things that they might otherwise never have. The shoebox is then delivered to kids around the world along with a special message about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. […]
Deciding on a home church is a big decision. New Faces Lunch is an opportunity for you to meet and interact with the pastor, elders and staff over a meal. This is an information luncheon where you can learn about our core values, vision and opportunities to engage in the life of the church. It’s […]
Every second Sunday of the month students in grades 9-12 engage in a special event to build unity and relationships within the group. November's Second Sunday is: Thanks and Giving - Students should bring items to help pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. We'll also share a meal together at the start of the […]
In Pathfinders 1.0 kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 1.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. The class meets during the second […]
All women are invited to join in this 6-week video study by Lysa Terkeurst, "Finding I Am: How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart." The group will meet every other Tuesday morning. Register Today! What is the deep cry of your heart? That ache in your soul that keeps you up at night? […]
First Lutheran Church here in Grand Rapids will be hosting a one-night event for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one and dreading the upcoming holiday season. The "Hope in the Holidays" event will use a curriculum and booklet entitled "Surviving the Holidays" from an impacting organization known as GriefShare. Registration is […]
Join the young adults every Tuesday night in the Worship Center for a rousing game of not-too-competitive volleyball. Adults who don't fit the "young" category are always welcome! In the spring we move outside and play ultimate frisbee at the fairgrounds.
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. We strive to have meals with a dairy- and gluten-free option, and for all […]
Nursery will be available for children age 0 to 36 months from 6:15-7:00 pm on Wednesday nights during our Kid Group Ministry time. Check-in/Check-out is required for each child. Please promptly pick up your children at 7:00 pm to respect the time of our nursery caregivers.
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. To register for this study: click on this link to BSF's external website, then click on "Find a Group" and […]
Grandparents, join us for a Saturday morning brunch where we'll connect through conversation and be equipped to disciple our grandchildren. In November, we'll feature nationally acclaimed speaker John Stonestreet who will speak to the losses that the current generations feel and how generational divides are greater than ever. Register Today!
Your gift may help a child across the world come to know Jesus as their savior! Pack a shoebox for a child with fun and practical things that they might otherwise never have. The shoebox is then delivered to kids around the world along with a special message about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. […]
Invite friends and family and make it a night out with the girls. The Christmas Tea, held the Sunday before Thanksgiving, helps us align our hearts to Jesus as we head into the holiday season with this year's theme, Be Still. This year, our very own Kristen Panchyshyn, GREFC Women's Ministry Leader, will be our […]
In Pathfinders 1.0 kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders 1.0 is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. The class meets during the second […]
Students in grades 9-12 dive into deep discussions about living life with a Biblical perspective as a student. We strive to value relationships, the truth of the Bible, safe peer groups and disciple making. Please register your student!
Men are encouraged to join in this small-group style study held every other Monday evening, starting on Sept. 26. The Search for Significance: Build Your Self-Worth on God's Truth - Workbook is an 8 session, small-group resource that gives practical learning activities that help believers in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord apply God's truth, and […]
All women are encouraged to join in the study of the book of Jude by Jackie Hill Perry. The 7-week video study will be every other Monday evening, starting Sept. 26. While often overlooked, the book of Jude remains as relevant today as the time it was written. God has commanded His beloved church to […]
Join the young adults every Tuesday night in the Worship Center for a rousing game of not-too-competitive volleyball. Adults who don't fit the "young" category are always welcome! In the spring we move outside and play ultimate frisbee at the fairgrounds.
The Thanksgiving Eve service is a meaningful time of sharing how God has been faithful to us each year. No sermon will take place. Instead we'll spend our time in worship and hearing stories from people just like you who have a story to share about God at work in their lives. After the service, […]
On Sunday mornings when Pathfinders classes don't meet, kids are invited to stay in the worship center with their parents where Pastor Micah will have a special message just for the kids (usually with a treat handed out afterwards). This special message for kids will happen at both services. We always have tables in the […]
Each Christmas we like to bless families in need by giving them the gift of a full pantry! Bring non-perishable foods to church from Nov. 27 through Dec. 18. We will distribute pantry baskets to families in need during the week before Christmas. If you know of a family that could be blessed by a […]
We love to celebrate Christmas all month long! Special treats and drinks at our coffee bar, including hot cocoa, hot apple cider and Christmas goodies, A Christmas-themed photo station in the Community Room on Dec. 4 & 11 The Kid Groups will be selling homemade crafts and gifts in the Foyer on Dec. 4 & […]
All women are invited to join in this 6-week video study by Lysa Terkeurst, "Finding I Am: How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart." The group will meet every other Tuesday morning. Register Today! What is the deep cry of your heart? That ache in your soul that keeps you up at night? […]
Join the young adults every Tuesday night in the Worship Center for a rousing game of not-too-competitive volleyball. Adults who don't fit the "young" category are always welcome! In the spring we move outside and play ultimate frisbee at the fairgrounds.
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. We strive to have meals with a dairy- and gluten-free option, and for all […]
Nursery will be available for children age 0 to 36 months from 6:15-7:00 pm on Wednesday nights during our Kid Group Ministry time. Check-in/Check-out is required for each child. Please promptly pick up your children at 7:00 pm to respect the time of our nursery caregivers.
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. To register for this study: click on this link to BSF's external website, then click on "Find a Group" and […]
You never really “arrive” at becoming a mature disciple maker. We are all called to continually grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus, to grow in love for others, to get better at blessing those around us and to increasingly share the love of Jesus with everyone. At GREFC we realize this through four key areas: Connect, Equip, Serve & Go!
