Opportunities for Adults
The ministries of our church exist to enable us to fulfill the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Our desire is that people be brought into fellowship with Jesus and with the church, that they grow in their knowledge of and love for God and His Word, that they discover their unique gifts and talents, and that they use them in service for Christ.
Please contact the leaders listed below to learn what each ministry has to offer and to obtain information on how you may become involved.
Adult Bible Studies (ABS)
Adult Bible Studies help us to dig deeper into the Word of God, learn what God is saying to us through His Word and, through discussion, learn how we can best apply this to our daily lives.
ABS helps give us a sense of belonging. For the Christian, ABS study provides a healthy exchange between what a person experiences and does in life and what he or she believes. In sharing responses to these daily life circumstances, participants can find out what they believe, for we tend to reveal what we believe in the way we act every day.
Small Groups are always being formed. Contact the church office at 218.327.9343 or click on this link to contact us: office@grefc.org
Couple's Ministry
The goal of the Couple's Ministry is to offer hope, encouragement and Biblical direction to all married couples.
Contact: Cal & Bonnie Kangas
Men's Ministry
The Men's Ministry focuses on building relationships and deeper spiritual growth through activities, get-togethers, and studies.
Contact: Scott Bainville
Women's Ministry
The goal of the Women's Ministry is to provide opportunities for women to grow in God's Word through Bible study, social events, and to provide support to each other through prayer and fellowship.
The Women's Ministry oversees: serving groups, the kitchen, baby showers, wedding showers, women's Bible studies along with "Take Time for Quiet," women's social events and retreats.
Contact: Karol Rae Rokala
Fellowship/Assimilation
The Fellowship and Assimilation Committee meets once a month, resides over all church social events and is responsible for planning four "adult" social events and three "all church" events annually.
Contact: Audrey Grinde
Prayer Chain
The Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church has an organized chain for communicating prayer needs to members. The prayer chain group leaders call each member of their group. The prayer group leaders make all the calls. Prayer requests on the prayer are confidential. They will not be shared with others unless given permission to do so.
Contact for a prayer item: Church Office 218.327.9343
Caring Ministry
When a need arises in our church, the caring ministry exists to demonstrate Christ's Love and the Love and support of the church to individuals and families in need of encouragement and/or support. Supplying meals, helping to clean houses or yards, and providing other tangible means of assistance is the focus of the caring ministry.
Contact: Gwen Geisler
