It is the first Sunday of Lent. We will celebrate communion, and Reverend Jonker will begin a new sermon series called Man of Sorrows. All the sermons in this series will address the reality of human suffering and God's relationship to our suffering and sorrow. Reverend Jonker will preach the first sermon, and his text will be Isaiah 53:1-7.

Man of Sorrows: Jesus And Our Suffering

We continue our Lenten sermon series, Man of Sorrows. Pastor Jonker will preach on Romans 5:1-5 and Romans 8:14-17, two passages where Paul says some unusual things about our suffering.

Man of Sorrows: If We Share In His Suffering

Man of Sorrows: The Suffering Of God

Survival Gear

We will celebrate our Lord's resurrection! Reverend Jonker will preach on 1 Corinthians 15:50-58.

Death Has Been Swallowed Up In Victory

We start a new sermon series. For the entire fall our morning service will follow the life of David, one of the Bible's most complex characters. The series is called The Imperfect Anointed and this Sunday we sermon will begin our journey by meditating on 1 Samuel 8:1-22, the story where Israel demands a king. Rev. Jonker will preach and we will celebrate the Lord's Supper together.

The Imperfect Anointed  The Life Of David

We continue our The Imperfect Anointed sermon series on the life of David. Pastor Jonker will preach on the David and Goliath story as found in 1 Samuel 17.

The Imperfect Anointed  David, And Goliath

We continue our Imperfect Anointed sermon series, a series which focuses on the life of David. Pastor Jonker will preach on 1 Samuel 31:1-13 and 2 Samuel 1:17-27, two passages which describe the death of Saul.

The Imperfect Anointed: The Life Of David | The Death Of Saul

The Imperfect Anointed: The Life of David | The Last Words: The Death of David (11_24_24)

It's is the fourth and final Sunday of advent. We will focus on a fourth woman in the genealogy of Jesus who is actually the fifth woman mentioned. Because we heard a sermon about David and Bathsheba 2 months ago, Reverend Manion will preach on Mary, the mother of Jesus. We will also finish the service by singing the Hallelujah Chorus together.

The Women Of The Genealogy  Mary  (12-22-24)

We continue our Image of the Invisible God Sermon Series, a series that focuses on words and actions of Jesus that reveal to us the heart of God. Pastor Jonker will preach on John 21:24-25. We will also celebrate the Lord's Supper. 

The Image of the Invisible God: The Incomprehensible God (1/26/25)

The Image of the Invisible God: Compassion

Reverend Tricia Bosma will lead us in worship. She will preach on Genesis 37, which is part of the Joseph story.

The Image of the Invisible God: Forgiveness

The Shape of Love: You Shall Not Commit Adultery

The Shape of Love: Honor Your Father and Your Mother

The Shape of Love: You Shall Not Murder

We will have a guest pastor. Reverend Scott Hoezee, the director for the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Seminary will lead us. He will preach on John 8:48-59 and his sermon title is "Who Do You Think You Are?"

Who Do You Think You Are

We continue our "The Shape of Love" sermon series, a series that focuses on the last 6 of the ten commandments. These are the commandments which help us understand how to love our neighbors. Reverend Jonker will preach on the commandment: You Shall Not Steal.

The Shape of Love: You Shall Not Steal

It's Palm Sunday! There will be a palm processional, and Reverend Kristy Manion will lead us in worship, preaching on the ninth commandment “you shall not commit false testimony.”

The Shape of Love: False Testimony

We will celebrate our Lord's resurrection at both our 8:40 and 11:00 services! There will be brass and the choir will sing. Pastor Jonker will preach. We praise God for the grace and faithfulness represented in the celebrations this week and we hope many of you will be able to join us at these services.

Jesus’ Easter Sermon

It's GEMS Sunday. Pastor Jonker will preach on the text the girls have been studying all year: Romans 12:2—a verse that calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind.

Being Transformed | Worship Service 4-27-25

We will celebrate the installation of new elders and deacons. Pastor Jonker will preach on Matthew 20:20-28, a text which will help us think about leadership in the church.

Leadership Ambition | Worship Service 5-4-25

We will begin a mini sermon series highlighting three of God’s promises from the Old Testament. Pastor Jonker will preach on Genesis 9:1-17 and the promise God made after the flood.

Even Though | Worship Service 5-11-25

We will continue our mini sermon series highlighting three of God's promises from the Old Testament. Pastor Jonker will preach on Genesis 22, and the promise God made to Abraham.

God’s Covenant with Abraham | Worship Service 5-18-25

We will hear the third sermon in our mini sermon series on God's covenant in the Old Testament. Pastor Jonker will preach on Exodus 24, a story where God feasts with the elders of Israel on a mountain. 

The Care and Keeping of Covenants | Worship Service 5-25-25

We will begin our summer sermon series called Faith 101. This series is designed to increase our knowledge of basic Christian doctrine. Using the Contemporary Testimony as our guide, we will hear 10 sermons explaining some of the basics of our beliefs. Pastor Jonker will start the series with a sermon on Genesis 1 and the 12th paragraph of the Testimony.  

Faith 101: Creation Theology-10:00 am (EDT) Worship Service 6-1-25

This Sunday morning we had looked forward to welcoming one of LaGrave’s missionaries, Reverend Steve VanZanen, to LaGrave’s pulpit. Due to a critical medical concern for his infant grandson, Rev. VanZanen will not be preaching this weekend.

Jesus Promises the Spirit-10:00 am (EDT) Worship Service 6-8-25

We welcome guest minister, Rev. Reggie Smith to lead us in worship. He will use 2 Samuel 9 as his Bible text, and his sermon is titled “Kindness,” 

Kindness-10:00 am (EDT) Worship Service 6-15-25

SERVE Sunday! Our SERVE speaker, Reverend Jen Rozema, will be leading us in worship and her sermon will be based on 1 Kings 19.  

Gentle Mercy: a Nap, a Meal, and a Walk

Pastor Jonker will continue our Summer Series, focusing on Our World Belongs to God paragraphs 8-10.

Faith 101: The Trinity

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