For as long as I can remember my life has been formed by words. Some of my earliest memories involve my parents reading me Bible stories at bedtime. The Holy Spirit used those story times to plant the seed of the Word in me.  The Spirit nourished that seed through my loving family, the time […]

Spending much of my time in a beautiful sanctuary playing an equally awe-inspiring pipe organ, I am often reminded that my life, too, is a sanctuary, a vacant space desiring to be filled with the power of the Spirit and overflowing with gratitude for the ways God uses my musical gifts—not for personal gain, but […]

I serve as LaGrave’s Minister of Discipleship. My job is to help people watch for and participate in the work God is doing as he grows them up in Jesus. I enjoy developing resources for personal or group study, helping people connect with one another, and leading worship. Feel free to stop by and visit […]

Hello! My name is Rachel Thorne and I am so excited to be here at LaGrave! I was born and raised in Grand Rapids and grew up with my parents, Todd and Missy Harkema, and younger brother, Garrit. I grew up in the Grand Rapids Christian school system and then attended Calvin University. I currently […]