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Adult Ministries 
Prime Timers 
(Senior Citizens)
This active group of Seniors will keep you on your toes. Once a month, the Prime Timers get together and check out new sights and places. In the past, Prime Timers have been to AeroMed, Brown Bag to Shipshewana, IN, Detroit Tiger's Game, and the Holland Police Department....just to name a few.
Meets: as announced 
Leader: Judi Blauwkamp & Ruth Kruithof 


Sunday Men's Group 
(Graduated Men)
If you have graduated from school, are male, and looking for a way to get connected, try the Men's Group. This solid group of men take a look at the Bible to gain insight into being a son, father, grandfather, and husband of Christ. Come once, come again, it'll be enjoyable conversation centered around God.
Meets: 1st & 3rd Sunday at 7:30 am
Leaders: Dan Bosch and Cris Compagner


Adult Sunday School 
(Over 25)
Right after the service, get your education from this informative and engaging seminar. Going through many studies and looking at different perspectives, time periods, sects, and teachings, this Sunday School is sure to have something your looking for.
Meets: Every Sunday at 10:55 am
Leader: Janice  VerMerris
Phone: (616) 896.6583
Email: janice@friesianconnection.com


Family Life Ministries
(Adults)
This ministry meets every Sunday during the Sunday School hour.
 
Meets: Every Sunday at 10:50 am 
Leaders: Allison Kruithof, Krista Schout


Voices of Praise 
Have a passion for singing? This group of all ages meets to sing and glorify God with praising voices. There is always a need for a soprano, alto, tenor, or bass (and in between too) so come and join the voices of praise for a time to sing and perform.
Meets: Every Sunday at 4:30 pm
Leaders: Beth De Young (Director) & Dawn Van Dam (Pianist)
Phone: Beth (616) 473-0582


Open Bible Study 
Whether single, married, divorced, or widowed this group is sure to have something for you. This Bible study takes a closer look at the life of Jesus and what is means for Christian's today. Open to all, this Bible study is ready to delve deeper into the Word.  
 A light lunch is provided.  All are welcome to join!
Meets: 1st Sundays at 7:15 pm
Leaders: Mike and Marcia Ver Beek 


Ladies' Bible Study 
Meets: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 pm
Leaders: Rhonda Bosman


Fellowship Bible Study 
The Fellowship Bible Study Group meets to study God's Word, uphold its members in prayer, encouragement and fellowship, and provide service to our church and community.  We meet after church on Sunday evenings, in the basement.  A light lunch is provided and all are welcomed to join!
Meets: 3rd Sundays at 7:15 pm
Leaders: Dick and Mary Hilbink
Phone: (616) 896-6467
Email: rhilbink@yahoo.com


Ladies' Project Day 
Have projects to finish--Sewing, Arts, Crafts, Quilting, Scrapbooking, etc.? Bring them to ladies project day and get them done. If you don't have a project feel free to come and work on the jean quilt.  Come for an hour or stay for the pot-luck lunch, this group of ladies will give you something to talk about and help get those unfinished projects finished!
Meets: 2nd Wednesday at 9:30 am
Leader: Jody Rietsma


Men's Bible Study 
Meets: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Leaders: Pastor Vern
Phone: (616) 550.7317
Email: vswier245@gmail.com


Priscilla Circle
This group of ladies (and men too) gather to study God's Word. Open to any age this group meets as a fellowship of believers by taking a closer look into the Bible with others.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Leader: Pastor Vern
Phone: (616) 550-7317

Email: vswier245@gmail.com

Oakland Oasis 
Gather around and find comfort in the "Oakland Oasis". Open to all, this donation dinner is a way to meet and greet all those in the church. Simply sit down, enjoy a good meal, and strike a great conversation with those in church. Come as often and stay as long as you like at the "Oasis".
Meets: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 5:30 pm

Krista Schout

Ladies' Exercise 
Get those barbells ready, these ladies are going to get you in shape!
Meeting Tuesdays as announced, pounds are shed and laughter is high in this energetic group of women. 
Meets: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm as announced
Leaders: Carrie Bosch, Dawn Van Dam
Phone: (616) 688-5861, (616) 688-5218
Email:pdvandam@gmail.com
...GROWING IN GOD'S GRACE