First Christian Reformed Church

Election reminder from the Do Justice: Together West Michigan Team
This Tuesday, August 6, is the primary election in Kent County. There are many important issues on the ballot--- one of them is the Ready by Five Early Childhood mileage which is up for renewal. Please remember to get out and vote!

Join us Sunday at 10 am as Rev. James Zwier preaches on 1 John 4:7-21.

Join us Sunday at 10 am as Ryan Faber preaches on
Matthew 9:35-38.

Join us Sunday at 10 am as Pastor Geoff Vandermolen preaches on 2 Chronicles 20:5-12.

Join us Sunday at 10 am, as Reverend Kathy Smith preaches on Romans 6:1-4. We will also celebrate the baptism of Virginia Arrowsmith-Pimentel! And the Ippels will be joining us in worship!

What's love got to do, got to do, got to do with it? Apparently, quite a bit. Join us Sunday at 10:00 am as the Apostle Paul prays about love. Check out Ephesians 3:14-19!

We have been given the Ministry of Reconciliation. After this week, you may be wondering if such a ministry is possible. Join us Sunday at 10:00 am as we listen to Paul from II Corinthians 5:11-6:2 for guidance.

What's the last situation you have worried about? Jesus offers an intriguing way to respond to and prevent worrying. Join us Sunday at 10:00 am as we listen to Jesus from Matthew 6:25-34.

God remembers. God expects us to remember too, but what should we remember and why? Isaiah 46:8-13 and Mark 8:14-21 offer some answers to these questions. Don't forget to join us Sunday at 10:00 am for our worship service that will include 2 baptisms!

An eternal God in relationship with transitory people who spring up like new grass but then quickly find themselves turning to dust. If they only knew how to number their days to gain a heart of wisdom! Join us Sunday at 10:00 am to see what Psalm 90 adds to this strange reality.

Part of our Pentecost celebration included a beautiful song, "Spirit Move" by the Porter's Gate. Erica Klenz and John Witte sing this thoughtful prayer accompanied by Matt Veenstra on piano. Listen and be blessed...

Spirit Move! (Keep on Moving) ℗ 2024 The Porter's Gate, exclusively distributed by Integrated Music Rights.Performed at First CRC, Grand Rapids, MI, on May 19, 2024, by John Witte and Eri...

Creation is groaning. Are you? Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us! Join us Sunday at 10:00 am as we explore Romans 8:18-25. (What a great way to celebrate Mother's Day :)

God is in the adoption business. You in? Join us Sunday at 10:00 am and be ready to cry, "Abba, Father." (Romans 8:14-17)

How do you follow up, "No condemnation for those in Christ Jesus"? Paul is about to weave together our minds with the Spirit and casually bring in the resurrection. You should come Sunday at 10:00 am to hear more good news from Romans 8:5-13.

Sunday promises to be a spirit-filled worship service with 4 young people professing their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Join us at 10:00 am and be blessed!

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am when we will hear the words, "No condemnation" found in Romans 8:1 and be blessed by the Singing Hims who will sing out praises to the One who makes those words possible!

Saturday ponderings...

"It is finished."
Dead body placed on a cold stone.
Waiting for unfinished business.

Join us on Easter Sunday at 10:00 am to gather around the empty tomb and celebrate the gift of resurrection.

The parade begins and cheering erupts! Bystanders gather to see what the commotion is all about. “Who is this?” they ask. Join us to hear the answer on Palm Sunday! The celebration, described in Matthew 21:1-11, begins at 9:00 am with the Youth Group Breakfast. Come, enjoy food and fellowship, support our Youth Group, and then join in the most unusual parade ever.

Happy Birthday, First Church! God has been faithful to you for 167 years! Offer a prayer of thanksgiving and eat a sweet dessert in celebration of this special day!

The question seems innocent enough. “How many times should we forgive someone else?” The answer from Jesus has us wondering if we can ever live into the mercy of God. Join us Sunday at 10:00 am as we explore Matthew 18:21-35.

Join us Sunday at 10:00 am when we explore Matthew 18:15-20. How do we live together as brothers and sisters in Christ? The words of Jesus will both encourage and challenge us in this sensitive aspect of Church life.

Jesus warns about becoming a stumbling block for the little ones. He then advises on spiritual surgery for our own stumbling blocks. And finally, Jesus tells a parable of a wandering sheep. Whew, lots of intriguing twists that find their way to the communion table. See you Sunday at 10 am!

Sunday promises to be an exciting day at First! Join us at 10:00 am for worship that focuses on Jesus' words to become like little children (Matthew 18:1-5).

And then at 5:30 pm, we are coming back for a delightful supper that will be followed by an interactive conversation of what it means to represent Jesus in the workplace.

Eager to see you on Sunday! Your presence will be a blessing!

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am where our Lenten journey continues with Jesus’ words, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Come worship with us as we focus on Matthew 16:21-28.

The Liturgical Season of Lent begins this week on Ash Wednesday.
Please join us for a special worship service from 7:00-7:30 am.
We will remember that we are dead in sin, but alive in Christ.
Pastor Adam and Pastor Randy will be in church for the imposition of ash until noon on Wednesday for those who cannot attend the worship service.

Join us Sunday at 10:00 am as we explore Matthew 11:25-30. Does Jesus have a yoke? If so, would you like to take it? In exchange, you get rest for your soul. May the Holy Spirit bless our worship together!

Why does Jesus eat with tax collectors and sinners? Why don't Jesus' disciples fast? Join us Sunday at 10:00 am as these two questions find an answer at a Communion Table. Matthew 9:9-17 will guide our worship.

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am when Jesus calls us to follow him and then begins to teach and proclaim the good news. What is the good news? Come and sit on a mountainside next to Jesus to hear what is possible in the kingdom of heaven. Check out Matthew 4:18-5:12 to prepare for our worship adventure with the Holy Spirit.