Whats New in the RCA 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-08-16 | In a second of a video conversation series with Dan Meeter, joined by Renée Sue House, we discuss “What’s New in the RCA in 2024?” We have in mind particularly CRC leaders who may need to make a change given the trajectory of recent majority votes of the CRCNA Synod. Download this companion paper "RCA Update" that describes recent events in the Reformed Church in America: bit.ly/3SOCXJMWe discuss: 0:00 Intro3.24 RCA Restructuring 6.09 RCA reshuffling post restructure 8.02 RCA morale is positive 10.25 RCA Restructuring process from here12.31 CRCs entering RCA 19:18 CRC Clergy Transferring 27.13 CRC-RCA Culture clash32:20 RCA Staff resources 35.54 Diversity & Inclusion44.03 Supporting Each Other for the wider Church45.31 SignoffThis video is a second installment. In 2023, we held a Zoom conversation with Dan Meeter on “What Should CRC Leaders Know about the RCA?” In it we reviewed Dan’s white paper "Thirty Differences between the RCA and CRC". Written with CRC leaders in mind, we focused on differences in history, polity, and ethos. See the 2023 video on “What Should CRC Leaders Know about the RCA?” youtu.be/p5vGXS3CvjUDownload the 2023 paper "Thirty Differences between the RCA and CRC" bit.ly/3M50mDlDaniel Meeter is Pastor Emeritus of the Old First Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn NY, having also served in New Jersey, Ontario, and Michigan. He was born in Paterson, NJ, and grew up in RCA parsonages in New York CIty and environs. His Ph.D. is from Drew University. He is married to Rev. Melody Meeter. He has served on Commissions and the Council of the General Synod. He feeds birds, tends perennials, and ubers his grandchildren in upstate New Paltz, New York, and summers in Tichborne, Ontario.Renée Sue House formerly served as the Minister at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, New York. She was the Library Director, Associate Professor of Practical Theology, & Dean of the Seminary at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. She studied Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, earned a M.Div., New Brunswick Theological Seminary, 1987, a M.L.S., University of Arizona, 1981, and a B.A., Calvin College, 1979.
Celebrating the Life of Matilda Brandon - 19 October 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-10-20 | Celebrating the Life of Matilda BrandonCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 20 October 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-10-19 | Kelsi Jones preaches on GenesisCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 13 October 2024 (Edited version) Grace Church GR 2024-10-16 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis(The livestream was choppy for unknown reasons, so this is the recorded version edited for time)CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 06 October 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-10-07 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 29CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 06 October 24 Grace Church GR 2024-10-06 | Rev Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 29 Go to gracegr.org to download today's liturgy.CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 29 September 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-09-30 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 29CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 22 September 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-09-23 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 27CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Church Picnic Worship - 15 September 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-09-18 | Church Picnic from Johnson Park! The Internet connection from the park did not allow for livestreaming, but the service was recorded!Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis.The center was in direct sun, so everyone sat on the sides in the shade. CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Celebrating the Life of Brenda Kay Arnett - 14 September 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-09-15 | Celebrating the Life of Brenda Kay Arnett (August 23, 1964 - August 27, 2024)Service: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:30 AMGrace Christian Reformed Church100 Buckley St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503Officiating: Pastor Kelsi JonesOn August 23, 1964, Jim Henry and Norma Jean Arnett welcomed theirdaughter, Brenda Kay Arnett, into this world. The excitement of her birthspread through the Arnett household, and through cousins, friends, andrelatives near and far. Brenda was known to be a precocious little girl with asassy and contagious personality.The structured Christian home of the Arnett family guided her intellect andtalents. Brenda was reading by age four and showed great interest inSunday school, singing in the choir, and writing stories. The family werefaithful members of The New St. Marks Missionary Baptist Church underthe pastorship of Reverend C.H. Hudson. Brenda accepted Jesus as herLord and Savior at the tender age of ten when she was baptized.After graduating high school in 1982, Brenda advanced her educationalstudies at Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley StateUniversity. She had a love for English and a passion for creative writing.Although she excelled academically, Brenda would say her greatestaccomplishment was her four children. Brenda loved to sing, to cook, put asharp outfit together and made new friends wherever she went.In 2009, Brenda joined Grace Christian Reformed Church as a loved andcherished member until God called her home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.Throughout her life, Brenda struggled with many health issues andillnesses. Though her faith was constantly challenged, she had purposed inher heart to hold onto God’s unchanging hand. Brenda mentioned that hermost painful experiences were losing her Aunt Charlene, her oldest son,and her only brother last year. Despite these losses, she always affirmed herfaith in God.Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Henry and Norma JeanArnett, her eldest son, Andre Thomas, and brother, Kevin Arnett. Brenda issurvived by her daughters, Breyona Arnett and Denyia Arnett, son, JaivianFowler, granddaughter, Brielle Lofgren, sister Linda Bryant, and lifelongbest friends, Lisa Liggins and Caroline “Punkin” Woods. Brenda also leavesto cherish her memory many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Loved Ones andFriends.Finding solace in her faith, Brenda leaves behind a legacy of strength andperseverance. At this point, her final testimony in the word of God could bedescribed as II Timothy4:7 , "I have fought a good fight, I have finished therace, I have kept the faith."Brenda has no more heartaches and no more painful days.We love her, but God loves her more.CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 8 September 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-09-09 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 1 September 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-09-02 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 22CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 25 August 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-08-26 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 18-21CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Gigs | Jackson Beelen - 17 July 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-08-21 | Grace Gigs is our monthly community picnic & live music concert.Our guest is Jackson Beelen, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Grand Rapids, Michigan.jacksonbeelen.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/jackson-beelen instagram.com/jacksonbeelenmusic
Grace Church GR | Worship - 18 August 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-08-19 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 17CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 11 August 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-08-12 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 4 August 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-08-05 | Kelsi Jones preaches on GenesisCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 28 July 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-07-29 | Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 12CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 21 July 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-07-22 | Abigail Brougher preaches on GenesisCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - July 14, 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-07-15 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on GenesisCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 7 July 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-07-08 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on John 13:34-35. CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 30 June 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-06-30 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on Genesis 1:1-2:3. CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 23 June 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-06-24 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on John 13:34-35. CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Grace Gigs: Jake & Jimmy Band - 19 June 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-06-20 | The Jake & Jimmy Band play our first Grace Gigs of 2024
Grace Church GR | Worship - 16 June 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-06-17 | Pastor Thea Leung preaches on Psalm 46. CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 2 June 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-06-03 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 and we install new office bearers on Council.CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 26 May 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-05-27 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on I Timothy 2: 1-4 Praying for our LeadersCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 19 May 2024 Pentecost Grace Church GR 2024-05-20 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on Romans 8:14-17 as we celebrate PentecostCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 12 May 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-05-13 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on Luke 24 and Matthew 6CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 5 May 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-05-06 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13; we celebrate Eastertide!CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 28 April 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-04-29 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on Ephesians 4:1-6; we celebrate Eastertide!CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 21 April 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-04-22 | Pastor Duane VanderBrug preaches his valedictory sermon; we celebrate Eastertide!CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Gigs | Teddy Brewer - 20 September 2023 Grace Church GR 2024-04-08 | Grace Gigs welcomes Teddy Brewer for our September 2023 parking lot picnic & concert!instagram.com/teddy_brewer_acousticfacebook.com/teddy.brewer.56
Grace Church GR | Worship - 7 April 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-04-08 | Pastor Carl Kammeraad preaches on Psalm 34CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 30 August 2020 Grace Church GR 2024-04-04 | A remastered version of our first livestream broadcast, from August 2020, held in our parking lot due to pandemic restrictions. (The original livestream was highly compressed due to limited Internet connectivity in our neighborhood. This version uses images recorded in-camera from one camera and ambient camera audio)
Grace Church GR | Worship - 31 March 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-04-01 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on John 20:1-18; we celebrate Easter Sunday!CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 24 March 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-03-25 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on John 12:12-16; we celebrate Palm Sunday, the sixth Sunday of LentCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Gigs | Caitlin Cusack - 16 August 2023 Grace Church GR 2024-03-21 | Grace Gigs summer concert series for August 2023 features Caitlin Cusack.Find more at caitlincusackmusic.com
Grace Church GR | Worship - 17 March 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-03-17 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches; we celebrate the fifth Sunday of LentCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 10 March 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-03-11 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on Luke 9:10-17; we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Lent. Arts in Motion leads us with dance.CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 3 March 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-03-04 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches; we celebrate the third Sunday of LentCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 25 February 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-02-26 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches; we celebrate Black History Month and the first Sunday of LentCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Gigs | Michael + Theo - 20 July 2023 Grace Church GR 2024-02-25 | Grace Gigs summer concert series for July 2023 features Michael Van Houten, Theo Bremer-Bennet, and Michael Haan.
Celebrating the Life of Peggy Ann Mims - 19 February 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-02-20 | Celebrating the Life of Peggy Ann Mims, November 17, 1947 - February 12, 2024Service: February 19, 2024, 1pm, Grace Church, Grand Rapids, MICCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 18 February 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-02-19 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on John 1:1-12; we celebrate Black History Month and the first Sunday of LentCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 11 February 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-02-12 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on I Corinthians 9:16-23; we celebrate Black History MonthCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 4 February 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-02-05 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches on Malachi 3:1-4; we celebrate Black History MonthCCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Livestream Orientation | Video Directing 101 (draft 3) Grace Church GR 2024-01-29 | A tutorial on video directing--how to construct a worship service video program using multiple cameras. Topics include the goal of directing, framing individual shots, transitions, and sequencing shots over time.
Grace Church GR | Worship - 28 January 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-01-29 | Karl Westerhof preaches CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
Grace Church GR | Worship - 21 January 2024 Grace Church GR 2024-01-22 | Pastor Kelsi Jones preaches CCLI Streaming License No. 20321313
