Lafayette Christian Reformed Church 

1200 Tippecanoe Street    (2 blocks west of St. Elizabeth Hospital),   Click here for map
Lafayette, INDIANA 47904        Phone: 765-742-4292

Rev. Douglas Pruim:  Pastor        email: x@gte.net [replace x with laf.crc]
Brad Sickler:  Youth Ministry Coordinator     email: x@verizon.net [replace x with as.lafcrc]
Susan Keiser:  Secretary    email: x@verizon.net [replace x with sec.lafcrc]

Come share in:  worship,    fellowship,    discipleship,   and    outreach  
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   Enlarge the picture  		 Our Mission: We are here to glorify God, develop into mature Christians, and reach out in service to others. Led by the Holy Spirit, we will bring the transforming power of our Father's kingdom to the world, portraying the love of Jesus revealed in His life as well as in his death and resurrection.  >


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Worship

We regularly gather to give God praise and gratitude for His love and blessings to us.
      We seek his blessings for ourselves and others.
            God feeds us by his Word - good news and challenge for our daily lives.
                God strengthens us by the sacraments - his big helps for small faith.

Sunday Worship Services at 9:30am and 6:30pm. Other services as published.

  • A chancel choir provides special music for the morning service. It rehearses at 11:00am. on Sunday morning.
  • The three and four year old children are dismissed part way through the morning service for "Toddler Bible Time."
  • A ramp and chair lift are available.
  • Nursery (childcare) is provided for infants and young children.

Sunday School with classes for all ages at 11:00am (Sept. thru May).

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Fellowship

Spending time together in service projects, prayer, Bible study, and recreational activities helps us develop caring relationships. Some of the groups are:

  • Ladies Aid Society
  • Senior High Youth Activities
  • College and Careers Group
  • Junior High Youth Group
  • GEMs (girls 4th-8th grade)
  • Cadets (boys 4th-8th grade)
  • Other groups (listed under "Discipleship" and "Outreach"

 

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Discipleship

In order to become effective witnesses for His kingdom, we must continue to grow in our personal walk with the Lord, encouraging others we meet along the way.

  • Small Group Ministry (share, prayer, Bible study)
  • Sunday School Classes for all ages (including two adult classes)
  • Friendship Group (for mentally challenged)
  • Coffee Break (Coffee Break is a Women's Bible Study structured to welcome those from outside our fellowship and those new to Bible study.)

 

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Outreach

Sharing, supporting, and serving others in the name of Christ.

  • Ladies Sewing Group (sewing ministry serving the needy)
  • LOVE in the Name of Christ (tending to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our community)
  • Home and World Missions (through the Christian Reformed Church in North America)
  • Volunteer involvement and financial support in local and worldwide non-profit ministries:
    • Lafayette Christian School
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • Matrix Lifeline
    • Hanna Food Pantry
    • Tippecanoe Right to Life
    • Community Health Clinic
    • Gideons International

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Who are we?

  • The faith and vision of our immigrant forefathers gave this congregation its beginning here in Lafayette, Indiana, over 130 years ago.
  • Led by the Spirit of Christ, we bring the transforming power of God to our world, as we uphold the love Christ Jesus revealed on the cross and the victory assured us by his resurrection. This Christian faith is summed up in the historic Apostles' Creed.
  • We have been blessed with a rich theological and confessional heritage that flowered in the great Protestant Reformation led by Luther, Calvin, and other "Reformers." This centers in a deep belief in the Scripture's authority and a far-reaching vision of God's kingdom in our world. Firmly planted in our historic Christian faith, we believe that we must continue to "reform" the church so that it remains relevant to our modern culture and true to the Biblical teachings. Gods grace and sovereignty have brought us to the threshold of the 21st century, focused our vision, and given us a message of hope to proclaim.
  • We belong to a church "family" of people who care for and encourage each other as we seek to deepen our relationship with God and serve him in this world. Today this church embraces people with diverse backgrounds, interests, and legacies, yet one in Christ. Knowing people care is of great importance to our mental and even physical health. Equally as important is caring about someone else; it focuses our mind on others. As members of this church family,we strive to care for one another in physical ways accompanied by prayer. In so doing, we often find that we are blessed.

With these strong fundamentals we are excited about our unity in following God's call to further growth. We believe that God's vision for us and for our world calls us to GROW

  • as kingdom citizens
  • in worship
  • in wisdom and knowledge
  • in caring for each other
  • in reaching out to others

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