Committees

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Rev. Judson Marvel, Bruce Brower, Fred Holwerda, Bryan Kahler & Brent Renkema

CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY TEAM
Purpose: Demonstrating care and compassion for church family and community, being aware of the needs of the people, and working closely with the consistory and pastor.

Description: This committee is to help plan programs and events to demonstrate care and compassion for people in the congregation and community. They are to work closely with the consistory and pastor to be aware of the needs of people.

Lay Coordinator – Ruth VandeBunte
Consistory Calling –Larry Boeve
Social – Jeff Smit & Brandon Oosterink

OUTREACH – MISSION TEAM
Purpose: The Mission and Outreach Committee encourages a mission-minded focus for the church by supporting and encouraging missions local and abroad.

Description: This committee is to call on new people in the community and to be a close link with missionaries that the church supports. They are to help the church seek out mission needs of the community and the world. They are to suggest mission support programs to the consistory.

Lay Coordinator – David Brouwer
Evangelism, Mission –Craig Hoppen & Gary Schipper
Forest Grove C.L.C. –Clark Van Dam & Bryan Kahler

WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM
Purpose: To coordinate and evaluate the worship services so that they please God and build up the church.

Description:   This Committee is responsible for all that happens in and to worship, from greeting people to ushering; to music, to decorations, banners, preaching, drama, sound system; to providing organ and piano and other musical instruments.

Lay Coordinator – Gene Kamer
Sacraments – Bruce Palmbos & Bob VanDam
Music – Scott Brouwer & Clark Van Dam
Pulpit Supply –Bruce Palmbos & Bob VanDam

EDUCATION MINISTRY TEAM
Purpose: To provide appropriate biblical educational opportunities to all age groups in order for them to learn the will of God, using this knowledge to be an example of what is good, acceptable, and perfect.

Description: This Committee is responsible for all educational programs of the church, including the children, youth, and adults. They are to select material, programs, teachers, and training for teachers.

Lay Coordinator – Pam Miedema
Sunday School/Family Night - Bob Medemar & Gary Schipper
Sunday School Superintendent -Steve Baar
Sunday School Treasurer - Nancy Huizenga
Vacation Bible School – Bob Medemar & David Van Den Berg

PRAYER TEAM
Purpose: The Prayer Committee encourages and equips the members of the congregation in corporate prayer and their personal prayer life.

Description: This committee is responsible for praying for the needs of our family and community. They are to encourage others to engage in prayer and praise for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lay Coordinator -Sharon Schipper
Elder Representative -Bob Medemar
Deacon Representative -Matt Renkema

PROPERTY AND PRIVILEGE
Church Privilege/ Maintenance, Church Parsonage and Grounds/ Bus –
          Monte Bartley, Matt Renkema, Jimmy Smallegan, & David Van Den Berg

CLASSIS REPRESENTATIVE
Larry Boeve & Bruce Palmbos