When we look at the world, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the darkness. We can lose ourselves in that darkness. However, God is light. That light is in the world.
Guest minister, Rev. Duane Kelderman, leads our service. The Scripture passage is Psalm 36.

In Your Light | 01/30/22 AM

As a group, we find someone to put all the blame on. Through the rage, that person is put out from the group. Christ takes on all of the rage and becomes our scapegoat.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Leviticus 16:6-22.

Scapegoat | 01/30/22

In this sermon, we see how wealth and the kingdom of heaven conflict. The center of wealth is working, achieving, having, and getting. But the center of the kingdom of heaven is self-sacrificial love.
We continue our Epiphany series "Window on the Word. Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Matthew 19: 16-26.

Windows On The Word: The Rich Young Man | 02/13/22

We hear from Steve Mulder, regional director for the Climate Witness Project of the Christian Reformed Church and his granddaughter Annika. Steve focuses on the impact of the climate crisis on subsistence farmers in Kenya and Uganda and what they are doing to mitigate and adapt.  Join us to hear his stories about the people he met while visiting Kenya and Uganda and why we in Grand Rapids should take an interest in what is happening.

The Climate Witness Project: Sharing Stories Of Kenya And Uganda

The line we walk as Christians divides our life here on earth and the kingdom of Heaven. In this sermon, we are taught what giving to God what is His looks like in contrast to giving back to the government.
We continue our Epiphany series "Window on the Word. Rev. Mike Hoogeboom leads our service. The Scripture passage is Matthew 22: 15-22.

Windows On The Word: Give Back To Caesar | 02/20/22 AM

The Psalms are there for a variety of reasons. Psalm 88 is there to remind us how to respond when we are in the darkest places.
Seminarian and Pastoral Care Associate, Chad Boorsma, leads our service. The Scripture passage is  Psalm 88.

In The Midst Of Deep Darkness | 02/20/22

The conclusion of our series comes with two invitations from Jesus. These invitations put us either in the position of Matthew or in the camp of the Pharisees. Which are you today?
We conclude our Epiphany series "Window on the Word". Rev. Kristy Manion leads our service. The Scripture passage is Matthew 9: 9-13.

Windows On The Word: The Calling Of Matthew | 02/27/22 AM

Family is a great source of support, but it is a lousy foundation. Why? Because family is an idol. We must find our foundation in Christ. If we do that, our family is better for it.
We start our Lenten Series "Jesus Alone". Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Mark 3: 20-21, 31-35.

Christ Alone: Jesus And The Family | 03/06/22 AM

We look at the transfiguration, usually reserved for the end of Lent, at the beginning. This allows us to see with different eyes.
Guest minister, Chaplain Klaas Walhout, The Scripture passage is Luke 9: 28-36.

Looking For Transfiguration | 03/06/22 PM

Christ's revelation of himself to the religious leaders leads to a different type of religious leader. It reveals how we should live our lives, whether we are the religious leader or not.
We continue our Lenten Series "Christ Alone". Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Mark 14: 53-65.

Christ Alone: Jesus And The Religious Leaders | 03/13/22 AM

Memory is a tool of reconciliation and of the evil one. Our Psalm passage reminds us of the pain of memory while Isaiah offers us hope in God's forgetfulness.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passages are Psalm 25:1-7, Isaiah 65:17-19.

The Former Things Will No Longer Be Remembered | 03/13/22 PM

The crowd is a body, a character in the book of Mark. We see the ebb and flow of this crowd. They love Jesus one day, and the next they want him crucified. But Christ has compassion on the crowd and transforms it.
We continue our Lenten Series "Christ Alone". Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Mark 15: 6-15.

Christ Alone: Jesus And The Crowd 03/20/22 AM

God's message to John is a cryptic one, in order that only followers understand. The message of strength and weakness for back then and right now.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Revelation 4.

In The Courts Of Heaven | 03/20/22 PM

Politics are a central focus for us. And when we have issues with government, it mostly comes when they hang on to power at the expense of justice. What does Jesus' interaction with the political leaders teach us?
We continue our Lenten Series "Christ Alone". Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Mark 15:1-20.

Christ Alone: Jesus And The Political Leaders | 03/27/22 AM

Dr. Matt Bonzo leads our next 2 sessions. We discuss the progression of eating and food from the discovery of fire to our modern, efficient means of eating. He also discusses food, as it is found in Scripture.

Feasting, Fasting, And Food

When Christ and the Holy Spirit take over our lives, we a filled and made hungry. Christ's peace fills us. But we hunger after the kingdom of heaven and the restoration in this world.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is 2 Corinthians 5:1-5.

More Hungry. More Full. | 03/27/22 PM

Jesus' friends were with him for 3 years, learning and living with him. However, when push came to shove, they betray and fail him. The good news is that Jesus loves those who fail, even us.
We conclude our Lenten Series "Christ Alone". Rev. Kristy Manion leads our service. The Scripture passage are Mark 14:27-31, 43-52.

Christ Alone: Jesus And His Friends | 04/03/22 AM

We look at the Kingdom of Heaven. We dig into the earthliness of the kingdom. We find something between what we imagine to be a utopia and the possible dystopia.
Guest minister, Rev. Galen Meyer, leads our service. The Scripture passage is Revelation 21:1-4.

A Compelling Vision | 04/03/22 PM

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem is representative of a conquering king. However, there are key differences that explain just what kind of king he is.
Minister Emirates, Rev John Steigenga, leads our service. The Scripture passage is Matthew 21:1-11.

Who Is This? | 04/10/22 PM

How do saved people live out their salvation with other saved people so that the church is a light in a dark culture? We must learn to work through our own grumbling in order to become a body that can do this work.
Rev. Mike Hoogeboom leads our service. The Scripture passage is Philippians 3:12-18.

Shine Like Stars | 04/10/22 PM

We return to the crowds of our Lenten Series. Jesus retreats from the crowds, even sends them away. There is a time that he draws the crowd to him. This happens when he calls them to the cross.

Maundy Thursday | Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross

The women do not follow the angel's instructions at the tomb. It is easy for us to look down on them. But we also respond to Christ by continuing to live in fear. It doesn't matter. Christ is risen!
Rev Peter Jonker, leads our service as we celebrate our risen Lord. The Scripture passage is Mark 16:1-8.

Set Your Hearts On Things Above | Easter 04/17/22

If we rely on the ourselves, we end up like a ran into fence post or a leaning, structurally unsound wall. If we look to God, we find a sturdy, secure fortress.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Psalm 62.

Soul Fortress | 04/24/22 AM

LaGrave members Kate Oster and Diane Bonnema present. Kate Oster is a parent and special education teacher with a passion for supporting and including those with neurodivergent support needs and Dianne Bonnema is a Learning Support teacher at Dutton Christian School.  In our time together, we will explore the idea of neurodiversity along with a small snapshot of the unique strengths of those with autism.

Bringing The Invisible To Light: An Introduction To Neurodiversity

Revelation is all in the future, correct? It does have modern day impact on our average Wednesday. There are still battles to be fought and we have the weapons to fight them.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Revelation 11:15-19.

Holy War | 04/24/22 PM

The Babylonian exile gives us a perfect example of how to live our lives in what may be a new exile for Christians. We do not fully assimilate, but we do not keep separated.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Jeremiah 29: 4-14.

Wisdom For Exile | 05/01/22 AM

Daniel gives us practical tools for living in exile. We are able to find the balance between total assimilation and complete distancing.
Daniel gives us practical tools for living in exile. We are able to find the balance between total assimilation and complete distancing.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Daniel 2:1-23.

The Dreams Of The King | 05/08/22 AM

God often seems silent. We don't like silence. We want to hear him. We want his powerful word to have the last say. But what do we do when we do not hear him?
Seminarian, Tricia Bosma, leads our service. The Scripture passage is 1 Kings 19:9-18.

The Silence Of God | 05/08/22 PM

Sometimes life feels left up to chance, a roll of the dice. However, we can see God moving and guiding. Esther shows what happens when fate meets providence. 
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Esther 3:1-11.

Casting Of The Pur | 05/15/22 AM

God reminds us that he does have plans for us. We see this example within the Israelite exile.
Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Isaiah 2:2-3, 42:5-7, 45:22-24a, 55:3-5, 56:3-5

The Plans I Have For You | 05/22/22 AM

Our hearts long for many things. But one of our deepest longings is for our Lord. This hymn touches on that longing.
Dr. Larry Visser reflects on "I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light" by Paul Manz.

I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light | Hymn Devotion

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