Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church
Evangelical Free /Church in Grand Rapids, MN
We will be taking a break in August from Pathfinders classes and instead encourage families to attend the worship service together where there will be a Kids Message each Sunday. Nursery will be available every Sunday in August at the 9:00 am service. We know that some parents don’t relish the thought of having their […]
All ministry leaders and anyone who volunteers (especially if you're new to volunteering at GREFC) are highly encouraged to attend the 2023 All-Ministry Training Kickoff. That evening Pastor Micah and the Elders will talk about our common goals and our unified posture as we approach the next ministry season, leaning heavily on our values/mission/vision/strategy. The […]
Men’s Ministry will be having a Brats, Beans, and Bags event on Monday, August 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm. We'll have dinner, corn hole games, and discuss the vision and plans for men's ministry. We encourage all men to come out and connect with the guys over some good food and friendly competition. Register Today!
Hey families! Bring the kids to a different park every Tuesday and socialize with other parents. This is open to anyone, simply meet at the park listed at 9am each day. Feel free to bring snack/lunch for your family and stay as long as you would like. We will be at a different park each […]
Come see why the Welcome Team plays a vital role in being the "face" of our church to those who visit. Learn best practices, share knowledge, troubleshoot common problems, and most importantly spend time in prayer for the ministry season ahead. You'll also have a chance to schedule your serving dates for the fall semester […]
Come out to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday evenings to enjoy the beautiful weather and partake in a friendly game of ultimate frisbee. Organized by our Young Adult Community, this event is open to anyone wanting to have fun and run around outside. Every last Tuesday of the month, the group will not be meeting for […]
Better Together is a retirement-age group that meets the first Tuesday of each month and is focused on socializing and prayer. Anyone of retirement age is invited to participate. Bring your own beverage and, if you feel led, a treat to share with the group. Each time together may look a little different with options […]
Come out to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday evenings to enjoy the beautiful weather and partake in a friendly game of ultimate frisbee. Organized by our Young Adult Community, this event is open to anyone wanting to have fun and run around outside. Every last Tuesday of the month, the group will not be meeting for […]
Fall is the start of the school year and the re-launch of many of our kids and student ministries, as well as many of the adult ministries we have. Please Register your kids prior to the start of the ministry season! Registration for Kids (Age 0 to Grade 5) Registration for Students (Grades 6-12) Here's […]
Bring the whole family to cover all of our ministries and ministry leaders in prayer as we launch into the new year. We'll break into small groups and be guided with prayer prompts for each ministry. Then an Elder will pray over that specific ministry leader before moving on to the next ministry. If you […]
Parents and children registered for Stepping Stones Preschool, plan to attend Welcome Day. During this hour, parents will meet with Sarah Schrapp, Director of Stepping Stones Preschool, to talk through the Parent Handbook, what a typical day at preschool will look like for their little one, and answer any questions that may pop up. While […]
Parents and children registered for Stepping Stones Preschool, plan to attend Welcome Day. During this hour, parents will meet with Sarah Schrapp, Director of Stepping Stones Preschool, to talk through the Parent Handbook, what a typical day at preschool will look like for their little one, and answer any questions that may pop up. While […]
Come out to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday evenings to enjoy the beautiful weather and partake in a friendly game of ultimate frisbee. Organized by our Young Adult Community, this event is open to anyone wanting to have fun and run around outside. Every last Tuesday of the month, the group will not be meeting for […]
Fall is the start of the school year and the re-launch of many of our kids and student ministries, as well as many of the adult ministries we have. Please Register your kids prior to the start of the ministry season! Registration for Kids (Age 0 to Grade 5) Registration for Students (Grades 6-12) Here's […]
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. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
All women are invited to a baby shower for Kasia Labovitch. Kasia and Pastor Micah are expecting twin boys due mid-October. The shower will be on Saturday, September 16 at 9:00 am in the Community Room. Those who wish to help with the shower (with food, decorating, or set up) should connect with Emily Lindner.
For two Sundays in September we'll give every attender an opportunity to provide the most up-to-date contact information for their family and to get an updated family photo to be used in our directory. Here's how it will work: We'll have tables in the foyer that contain each family unit's contact information that we have […]
Students in middle school and high school are invited to join us for a fun kickoff night with the theme: Lumberjacks! Join us at 5:30 pm for some good food along with games, prizes and an overview of the year ahead. We'll be handing out prizes for: Most Denim Most Flannel Best Beard! Come decked […]
In Pathfinders 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 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 services […]
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. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? In three short letters, the apostle John reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. […]
Come out to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday evenings to enjoy the beautiful weather and partake in a friendly game of ultimate frisbee. Organized by our Young Adult Community, this event is open to anyone wanting to have fun and run around outside. Every last Tuesday of the month, the group will not be meeting for […]
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. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
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. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
For two Sundays in September we'll give every attender an opportunity to provide the most up-to-date contact information for their family and to get an updated family photo to be used in our directory. Here's how it will work: We'll have tables in the foyer that contain each family unit's contact information that we have […]
We're having a picnic for grandparents and grandkids which also includes any grandparents who do not have grandkids in the area AND families who do not have grandparents in the area. Use this opportunity to connect with surrogate grandparents or surrogate grandkids! You might want to bring some lawn chairs or a blanket since space […]
In Pathfinders 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 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 services […]
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. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
Jr. High & Sr. High Students meet on Sunday evenings as two separate groups: Students entering grades 6-8 gather for games, worship, large group teaching and small group discussion. Students entering grades 9-12 gather for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. Both of our youth groups focus on what it means to be a […]
How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? In three short letters, the apostle John reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. […]
How can we hold onto assurance of our faith? How can we discern the truth from a lie? How can we know God loves us? In three short letters, the apostle John reminds an early church facing division, deception, and doubt to hold fast to what they know and to live like they believe it. […]
Come out to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday evenings to enjoy the beautiful weather and partake in a friendly game of ultimate frisbee. Organized by our Young Adult Community, this event is open to anyone wanting to have fun and run around outside. Every last Tuesday of the month, the group will not be meeting for […]
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. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
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. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
The Young Adult Community meets for a meal, hang out time, and lively discussions. It's a very casual environment to connect with others. Join us at Trisha Ranso's home.
From the very beginning we planned for this playground to be a blessing, not only for the families that attend Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church and for Stepping Stones Preschool, but for the families in our community as well. To officially welcome the public to our playground, we are holding an Open House on Saturday, […]
Find a sitter, grab some dinner beforehand, and join us for Bunko at 7:00 pm to make it a fun date night! Or grab a friend and come together! Men and women are invited for a rousing and mildly-competitive night featuring the popular dice game, Bunko. Play in pairs, winners advance to the next table, […]
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!
