Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church
Evangelical Free /Church in Grand Rapids, MN
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 2024-2025 BRICK will focus on […]
Join us during the first service for an Adult Education hour. Start in the Worship Center like the kids do. After the worship songs and when the kids are dismissed to Pathfinders, the adults will also make their way to their class. All class attenders are encouraged to attend the second service in addition to […]
In Pathfinders Camp kids age 3 through grade 1 will have fun with crafts, activities, and songs in a camp-style format. Curriculum from The Gospel Project will teach them about Jesus and the Bible, helping them learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of […]
Sr. High Students in grades 9-12 meet on Sunday evenings for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. The Sr. High Youth Group focuses on what it means to be a Christian teen in our culture today and provides the tools to not only navigate life from a biblical perspective, but also to share Jesus […]
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 […]
Who is Jesus? Why did He come to earth? How can I know Him? We live in a world where there’s a lot of confusion about Jesus. Too often people want to shape Him and His message to fit their personal needs or agendas. So how can we know the truth? Join Seamless author Angie Smith in […]
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 […]
Jr. High Students in grades 6-8 meet on Wednesday evenings for games, worship, Bible instruction, small group discussion and prayer. The Jr. High Youth Group focuses on what it means to be a Christian teen in our culture today and provides the tools to not only navigate life from a biblical perspective, but also to […]
Wednesday night Kid Groups differ from our Sunday morning programs, allowing kids to really connect with one another and with their group leader. Groups of boys or girls around the same age/grade meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, […]
On Wednesday evenings, while kids and students are meeting and your littlest ones are being cared for in the nursery, we offer an adult education option using the 3-year curriculum from the Gospel Project. Walk through the entire Bible chronologically with an emphasis on being Christ-centered, theologically rich, missionally minded, and heart transforming. This fall […]
Who am I? The question of identity is always in the back of our minds, and it’s currently at the forefront of social conversations. But the first question we need to ask is: Who is God? Then we can begin to consider, And who am I in light of who He is? In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul describes […]
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. […]
We will be handing out new Bibles to all second graders at the beginning of the 9:00 am service. This is a special time for our kiddos who are emerging readers! We encourage the kids to bring their new Bibles with them to their kid groups and Pathfinders classes. We also encourage parents to read […]
Open Door Coat Rack is a community-wide collaboration to provide gently used winter wear for local families in need at no cost. We will be accepting donations of new or gently-used winter wear through October 20 for men, women, and children of all sizes. Acceptable items include coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves/gators, etc. […]
This event has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. Even if you already consider us your home church, if you're newer within the last 6 months we encourage you to attend this get-to-know-you event. New Faces Lunch is an opportunity for you to meet and interact with other newer families along with the pastor, […]
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 2024-2025 BRICK will focus on […]
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 […]
Jr. High Students in grades 6-8 meet on Wednesday evenings for games, worship, Bible instruction, small group discussion and prayer. The Jr. High Youth Group focuses on what it means to be a Christian teen in our culture today and provides the tools to not only navigate life from a biblical perspective, but also to […]
Wednesday night Kid Groups differ from our Sunday morning programs, allowing kids to really connect with one another and with their group leader. Groups of boys or girls around the same age/grade meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, […]
On Wednesday evenings, while kids and students are meeting and your littlest ones are being cared for in the nursery, we offer an adult education option using the 3-year curriculum from the Gospel Project. Walk through the entire Bible chronologically with an emphasis on being Christ-centered, theologically rich, missionally minded, and heart transforming. This fall […]
Who am I? The question of identity is always in the back of our minds, and it’s currently at the forefront of social conversations. But the first question we need to ask is: Who is God? Then we can begin to consider, And who am I in light of who He is? In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul describes […]
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. […]
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. […]
Open Door Coat Rack is a community-wide collaboration to provide gently used winter wear for local families in need at no cost. We will be accepting donations of new or gently-used winter wear through October 20 for men, women, and children of all sizes. Acceptable items include coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves/gators, etc. […]
Take this opportunity to grab a fun family photo. We can take the photo with your own phone or we can use our camera and send it to you. Then use the photo however you want. Here's an idea: Use it to promote how much you love God and GREFC on social media!
Being known helps you become a part of a church community. Each fall and spring we take photos of newer folks. This greatly helps the Pastor, Elders, and staff to be able to connect names with faces. Simply stop by the Community Room after the service and our Communications Coordinator, Michelle Schwake, will take your […]
October is Pastor Appreciation month. To show our appreciation for Pastor Micah, the Elders invite you all to a cake reception after each service next Sunday, Oct. 13 in the Community Room.
Who is Jesus? Why did He come to earth? How can I know Him? We live in a world where there’s a lot of confusion about Jesus. Too often people want to shape Him and His message to fit their personal needs or agendas. So how can we know the truth? Join Seamless author Angie Smith in […]
Due to the MEA weekend, we will not have any Wednesday or Sunday programming on Oct. 16 or 20, understanding that many families travel during this time. Nursery will be available on Sunday morning.
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. […]
Open Door Coat Rack is a community-wide collaboration to provide gently used winter wear for local families in need at no cost. We will be accepting donations of new or gently-used winter wear through October 20 for men, women, and children of all sizes. Acceptable items include coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves/gators, etc. […]
Due to the MEA weekend, we will not have any Wednesday or Sunday programming on Oct. 16 or 20, understanding that many families travel during this time. Nursery will be available on Sunday morning.
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. […]
Due to the MEA weekend, we will not have any Wednesday or Sunday programming on Oct. 16 or 20, understanding that many families travel during this time. Nursery will be available on Sunday morning.
Come celebrate all that God is doing in and through our church family. The entire congregation is encouraged to attend the Quarterly Business Meeting. During this meeting we hear an update from our Missions Team, as well as discuss possible changes to how we conduct the Annual Meeting in January. We will also leave a […]
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 […]
Jr. High Students in grades 6-8 meet on Wednesday evenings for games, worship, Bible instruction, small group discussion and prayer. The Jr. High Youth Group focuses on what it means to be a Christian teen in our culture today and provides the tools to not only navigate life from a biblical perspective, but also to […]
Wednesday night Kid Groups differ from our Sunday morning programs, allowing kids to really connect with one another and with their group leader. Groups of boys or girls around the same age/grade meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, […]
On Wednesday evenings, while kids and students are meeting and your littlest ones are being cared for in the nursery, we offer an adult education option using the 3-year curriculum from the Gospel Project. Walk through the entire Bible chronologically with an emphasis on being Christ-centered, theologically rich, missionally minded, and heart transforming. This fall […]
Who am I? The question of identity is always in the back of our minds, and it’s currently at the forefront of social conversations. But the first question we need to ask is: Who is God? Then we can begin to consider, And who am I in light of who He is? In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul describes […]
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 join us for a creative evening with an apple theme! We'll serve an apple-themed potluck dinner (but it doesn't HAVE to be apple based, bring whatever you want) and then we'll put on our creative hats and spend time being led in an art project by Michelle Schwake who is […]
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. […]
Students in grades 9-12 are invited out to Ben & Lisa Nissen's Home for a fall-themed party!
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 2024-2025 BRICK will focus on […]
Join us during the first service for an Adult Education hour. Start in the Worship Center like the kids do. After the worship songs and when the kids are dismissed to Pathfinders, the adults will also make their way to their class. All class attenders are encouraged to attend the second service in addition to […]
Hey guys, come for a great chili dinner, a little competition, and learn about upcoming Men's Ministry opportunities. Enter into the ring with your best chili recipe! Unique and HOT seem to be the crowd pleasers. Not everyone has to compete but everyone gets to eat some awesome chili! The winner will receive their name […]
Who is Jesus? Why did He come to earth? How can I know Him? We live in a world where there’s a lot of confusion about Jesus. Too often people want to shape Him and His message to fit their personal needs or agendas. So how can we know the truth? Join Seamless author Angie Smith in […]
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 […]
Jr. High Students in grades 6-8 meet on Wednesday evenings for games, worship, Bible instruction, small group discussion and prayer. The Jr. High Youth Group focuses on what it means to be a Christian teen in our culture today and provides the tools to not only navigate life from a biblical perspective, but also to […]
Wednesday night Kid Groups differ from our Sunday morning programs, allowing kids to really connect with one another and with their group leader. Groups of boys or girls around the same age/grade meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, […]
On Wednesday evenings, while kids and students are meeting and your littlest ones are being cared for in the nursery, we offer an adult education option using the 3-year curriculum from the Gospel Project. Walk through the entire Bible chronologically with an emphasis on being Christ-centered, theologically rich, missionally minded, and heart transforming. This fall […]
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. […]
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!
