Activities at Grace CRC
CHURCH EDUCATION
Sunday School
Children ages four through fourth grade meet on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. for singing, Bible lessons, and other activities. September through April.
Catechism
Fifth through twelfth grades meet on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. to study the Heidelberg Catechism, and other creeds and confessions of the Christian Reformed Church. September through April.
CHILDREN, YOUTH, & POST HIGH
G.E.M.S.
Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior: For girls 1st-8th grade, every other Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 PM. Includes Bible study, discussion, crafts, projects, merit badges, games, outings, and fun!
Cadets
For boys in 1st-8th grade, every other Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 PM (same scheule as GEMS). Includes Bible study, discussion, crafts, projects, merit badges, games, camping, pine wood derby cars & races, and fun!
Find out more on the Cadets page…
O.U.T. - Jr. High Youth Group
Out to Understand Truth: For youth in 7th and 8th grade, meets as announced on Friday & Saturday evenings as well as other scheduled special event evenings. Includes Bible studies and discussions, activities, games, outings (Michigan Adventure, bowling, mini -golf...), friendship, pizza, and fun!
Sr. High Youth Group
HIgh school youth meet every other Sunday after the evening service for dinner, small groups, prayer time, games, and Bible lessons and throughout the year for many other fun and fellowship building activities. Includes Bible lessons, discussions, activities, annual Cedar Point trip, annual fall retreat, annual spring break mission trip, annual summer youth convention, food, fellowship and yes, fun!
T.A.G.
Teen Accountability Group - High school students meet every other Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Bible study, discussion, friendship, prayer accountability, dessert, and fun.
C.A.S.E.
Career And Student Encouragement: Post high school age young adults meet every other Thursday evening starting at 7:30 PM for Bible study and discussions, friendship, prayer, other special activities and outings, and fun!
ADULT GROUPS - call the church office for exact dates and times
Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study
Every Tuesday morning from 9 - 11 a.m. This is a DVD based Bible Study.
Wednesday Adult Bible Studies (offered twice)
Pastor Timmer teaches an identical class every other Wednesday at 1 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Men and women of any age meet for discussion and study.
Wednesday - Men's Eye Opener Bible Study - 6 a.m.
Men meet for study and prayer one Wednesday morning a month.
Wednesday's Women
This women's fellowship group meets every other Wednesday evening starting at 6:45 p.m. (same night as GEMS and Cadets) Bible study, games, food, crafts, activities, special events, and fun are all included in this exciting group.
Thursday - Sew What? 9:30 a.m.
A group of women gather in the Fellowship Room to work on projects twice a month. Bring your own sewing machine, needlework, knitting, or quilting project and enjoy some company while you work on your latest creation.
Coffee Time Fellowship
Coffee and cookies are served every Sunday after morning worship in the Fellowship Room downstairs. Stay and let us extend a hand of friendship to you. This is a good time to get to know people.
Counseling
Pastor Timmer is available for counseling by appointment. When advisable, appropriate referrals to other Christian counselors will be made.
MUSIC
Seasonal Choirs
Sing during selected worship services, women's choir, children's choir, youth worship team, and special mixed choir. No audition is necessary.
Ministry of Music
Individual musicians and small groups are encouraged to share their musical gifts and talents during worship on a regular basis. Enthusiastic congregational singing shows that music is important in the life of Grace Church.
Worship Notes
Our Sunday worship services are traditional, usually accompanied by organ or piano.
We have hymnals and Bibles available in the seats.
A screen projects most readings and songs during worship.
Other instruments, such as trumpet, guitar or synthesizer are used occasionally during worship.