Adult Ministry • Youth Ministry • Music Ministry • Congregational Care • Opportunities to Serve • Missionaries we Support

Adult Ministry

Adult Education

After the morning worship service, adults are invited to attend a class or discussion group.  Various topics and formats are offered through the year. Contact: Ken Dornbush

book group

A group for those who enjoy reading. Both best-sellers and old classics are read by the members, then discussed in an relaxed atmosphere. People of any age or interest are invited. Contact: Phyllis Dornbush

Beth Moore Bible Study

A women's in-depth Bible study involving daily preparation and memorization. Study material is authored by Beth Moore and this year we are studying "The Patriarchs". Two weeks are spent on each lesson: one viewing a video and the next a discussion on ten specific questions. The group meets every Monday evening and is open to all ages. Contact: Glenda Tebben

Christian Fellowship

A meal, friendship, and Bible discussion is enjoyed the first Sunday of each month after the evening worship service.  Participants are generally 60 years old and up.

Coffee Break

Women meet on Thursday evening to talk with each other and to study a lesson from the Bible in a casual, informal atmosphere. Contact: Trish Eckhoff

Women's Afternoon Bible Study

A women’s group that meets twice monthly on Wednesday afternoon to sing, pray, talk and study the Bible together. Contact:  Jan Visser or Winky Meyer

Men’s Golf Leagues

Friendly competition on the golf course with genial companions. Thursday afternoon, April through August. Contact: Rob Wolters

Small Groups

Small groups of men, women and couples meet at times and places convenient to the group to share with one another, pray for each other, and listen to God in His Word. Contact: Bernie Wiegers

“Widows and Others”

Widows and others who are living alone come together for a meal at Russ’ Restaurant in Grandville on the second Tuesday evening of each month. Contact: Elberta Mulder

Yesterday's Youth

All seniors are invited to participate in a wide variety of daytime activities, programs or outings.  All events are planned by a committee and announced well in advance of the date.   In addition, Yesterday’s Youth enjoy a Coffee Time in the church fellowship room two mornings a month from 9-11 AM. Contact: Winky Meyer

Youth Ministry (back to top)

Cadets

A boy’s club for 3rd through 7th graders. The volunteer leaders model Christian life and manhood in discussions, badge work, handicraft projects, and outdoor activities. They meet three evenings a month from September through May with additional events as scheduled.

GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)

A girls’ club for 3rd through 7th graders. Bible studies, badge work, crafts, activities and special events are all designed by volunteer leaders to cultivate attitudes of Christian living and service in the girls. They meet on Wednesday twice a month from September through April. Contact: Julie VanDenBosch

Children’s Worship

3-year-olds through Kindergartners are provided a separate worship center on Sunday mornings where they praise, pray and listen to God on their own level of understanding. Contact: Phyllis Dornbush

Church School

Sunday morning classes for 4-year-olds through 12th grade, September through March. A sequential curriculum leads students through Bible stories and doctrines, with a goal of drawing them to a living, active faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. Contact: Dave Borst (Pre-K through 5th grade) or Alex Snider (6th – 12th grade)

Youth Groups

Music Ministry (back to top)

Voices of Praise

An adult choir (high school and older) that sings regularly during worship services.  They rehearse on Sunday afternoon.  Contact:  Linda VanKlompenberg

Praise Teams

Groups of 3 to 6 persons, men or women,  who lead the congregation in singing new or familiar songs during the worship services.

Congregational Care (back to top)

Audio Recording

Audio tapes are made of every service for use by members of the church or others.  Tapes may be requested on a regular basis or on an as-needed basis. Tapes are available from the library after the evening worship service. Contact: Phyllis Mulder

“Between Friends”

A women’s ministry which organizes the physical caring of members for each other, and also plans all-church social events for women. Contacts: Fern Wiersum and Cindy Wiegers

Prayer Fellowship

On every other Thursday at 1:00 PM several members meet for an hour of communal prayer for our congregation, and for the needs of our society and the world. Everyone is welcome. Contact: Phyllis Dornbush

Opportunities to Serve (back to top)

coffee service

Volunteers serve coffee in the narthex after the morning worship service, as well as other special occasions. Contact: Cheryl Talsma

Decore

Volunteers make banners and other decorations to enhance the sense of worshipfulness and the beauty of the church building. Contact: June Schuur

Devotional Services

Volunteers present a devotional service in two area nursing homes.  Persons are needed to sing, play the piano or other instrument, as well as to deliver a short meditation. Contact: Jennie Kuperus

God's Kitchen

We serve an afternoon meal at God’s Kitchen about four times a year. Volunteers are needed to make jello salads and dessert bars, as well as serve. Contact: Linda Hertgers

Kids Hope USA

We seek to serve the Jenison community by partnering mentors from our church with students at Pinewood Elementary School. Prayer partners also emerge to pray for each mentor/student relationship. We strive to give hope to children by helping to meet their emotional, social, and academic needs. Contact: Sherri VanGroningen

Music ministry

Accompanying a service on the piano or organ is a great way to serve. Playing or singing for special music during a service is also a great way to participate. Contact: Pastor Jerry VanGroningen

Nursery

Dedicated volunteers are always appreciated for this ministry. Opportunities include volunteering to help monitor the children of the congregation during a morning or evening service. Contact: Julie Brunsting

Parents Night Out

On the first Friday of every month from October to May, 6:30 – 9:30 PM, our church offers free child care to anyone in the community who reserves a spot. Many volunteers are needed for a wide variety of tasks, from setup, crafts, baking, nursery, take-down and much more. Church members may bring their own child(ren) in exchange for an evening of volunteering. There is also a “Parents Night Out” Committee on which you can serve. Contact: Gretchen Mellema

Roving Greeter

This person intentionally seeks out visitors among those entering the church on Sunday, to give the visitor a warm welcome and encourage him to sign the guest book. Contact:  Carl Wiersum

Usher

Ushers offer a friendly greeting and assist those entering the sanctuary to find seating. Contact: David Kraai or Steve Eckhoff

Missionaries we Support (back to top)(Email addresses are written out in brackets with the @ symbol and last period, or dot, spelled out)

George and Sarah deVuyst (gdevuyst at crc.mk.uzhgorod dot ua)
Ukraine

Ron and Fran DeYoung (rdy263 at yahoo dot com)
Kalamazoo, MI

Caspar and Leanne Geisterfer (leanne at fastmail dot fm)
Haiti

Jeong and Misook Gho (jeonggho at livedoor dot com)
Japan

Gwen Hanna (ghanna at cproject dot com)
Centennial, CO

Harold and Elsbeth Kallemeyn (kallemeyn at wanadoo dot fr)
France

Ben and Amy Meyer
Guadalajara, Mexico

Paul and Charlotte Mpindi (paulmpindi at comcast dot net)
Back to God Hour French Language Ministry

Dr. Russ and Sherry Palsrok (crwm at crimph dot com)
Philipines

Dr. Rik and Denise Stevenson (drrik at cityhopeministries dot com)
City Hope Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI