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What to Expect

We are worshiping both in person (outdoors, weather permitting, throughout spring, summer, and fall) and online.

On Sunday mornings at Discovery, you can expect a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Wear whatever is comfortable to you — typically, our members are dressed in jeans, khakis, skirts, dresses, T-shirts, polos, button-ups, sweatpants, slacks — seriously, come as you are. 

Walk in the doors (or to the front lawn for outdoor worship) and you’ll be greeted warmly and directed to a worship folder with a timeline for the morning’s worship service so you can follow along. Feel free to drop your young kids off in the nursery downstairs, or keep them with you in the sanctuary. We always have at least two people working in the nursery and everyone who serves has passed a background check. Need to nurse your baby or just get away while they fuss or sleep? Find the nursing mothers room in the basement. Learn more about what’s available for kids.

Pick a seat and sing along! Our worship services begin with a few songs interspersed with Scripture reading and prayer. The lyrics will be on a screen, so no worries if you’re not familiar with the music.

Before the talk, children in preschool up to and including grade 2 will be dismissed to their own worship time downstairs or on the lawn called Discovery Kids. Leaders will invite kids to actively engage in God’s story with interactive games, reflective wondering, dramatic storytelling, worship, and the occasional snack. Children will return for the blessing at the end of the service. If your child would rather stay upstairs with you in the sanctuary, that’s just fine, too!

Most Sundays, we hear a talk from Pastor Neil Jasperse, our Specialized Transitional Minister who is leading us in this year between lead pastors (Pastor Paul retired). Usually he preaches for about 20 minutes, and then we close the service with another song. During this song and after the service, you are welcome to head to the back of the sanctuary to receive prayer from a couple of volunteer members.

Typically, we include communion — or The Lord’s Supper, or the eucharist, or whatever term you’re familiar with — the first Sunday of every month. Pastor Neil will explain how to receive the bread and juice when the time comes, but you are certainly welcome to stay in your seat while others partake. People will be coming in and out of their seats, so no one will notice if you remain.

At Discovery, we know that it doesn’t matter what you look like inside or out: there is no need to pretend or hide. God meets all people, even those who are far from perfect (and aren’t we all?).

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we encourage you to come. You will experience God in praise and worship and people who accept you with love and grace.

What to Expect

We are worshiping both in person (outdoors, weather permitting, throughout summer and fall) and online.

On Sunday mornings at Discovery, you can expect a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Wear whatever is comfortable to you — typically, our members are dressed in jeans, khakis, skirts, dresses, T-shirts, polos, button-ups, sweatpants, slacks — seriously, come as you are. Masks are now optional.

Walk in the doors (or to the front lawn, for outdoor worship) and you’ll be greeted warmly and directed to a worship folder with a timeline for the morning’s worship service so you can follow along. Feel free to drop your young kids off in the nursery downstairs, or keep them with you in the sanctuary. We always have at least two people working in the nursery and everyone who serves has passed a background check. Need to nurse your baby or just get away while they fuss or sleep? Find the nursing mothers room in the basement. Learn more about what’s available for kids.

Find a seat and sing along! Our worship services begin with a few songs interspersed with Scripture reading and prayer. The lyrics will be on a screen, so no worries if you’re not familiar with the music.

Before the talk, children in preschool up to and including grade 5 will be dismissed to their own worship time downstairs or on the lawn called Discovery Kids. Leaders will invite kids to actively engage in God’s story with interactive games, reflective wondering, dramatic storytelling, worship, and the occasional snack. Children will return for the blessing at the end of the service. If your child would rather stay upstairs with you in the sanctuary, that’s just fine, too!

Most Sundays, we hear a talk from Pastor Paul Sausser, our lead pastor. Usually he preaches for about 20 minutes, and then we close the service with another song. During this song and after the service, you are welcome to head to the back of the sanctuary to receive prayer from a couple of volunteer members.

Typically, we include communion — or The Lord’s Supper, or the eucharist, or whatever term you’re familiar with — the first Sunday of every month. Pastor Paul will explain how to receive the bread and juice when the time comes, but you are certainly welcome to stay in your seat while others partake. People will be coming in and out of their seats, so no one will notice if you remain.

At Discovery, we know that it doesn’t matter what you look like inside or out: there is no need to pretend or hide. God meets all people, even those who are far from perfect (and aren’t we all?).

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we encourage you to come. You will experience God in praise and worship and people who accept you with love and grace.

A Week at Discovery

The Christian life isn’t just about attending church on Sundays. Being the Church is more than just being in the building one day a week.

So where & when else can you see Discovery Church?

Find us on the third Wednesday of each month hosting the Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry — no matter the weather.

Find us on every Wednesday at noon praying together over Zoom.

Find us praying together at Embers to Flames two Thursday evenings each month.

Find us hosting events throughout the summer, hanging out with our neighbors.

Find us meeting in Bible studies, discipleship groups, and youth groups throughout the week.

Find us serving on mission trips around the country and in Grand Rapids.

Find us hosting various neighborhood events throughout the year, like our Block Party in the spring or summer, the Back to School Bonanza where we provide school supplies, and the Christmas Carol Sing in December.

Find us in schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods every day.

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