Children and Youth Ministries
Sunday School
Education Elder: Henry Sandbulte
Superintendent: Donna Renes
Asst. Superintendent:
Treasurer: Austin Vande Vegte
Asst. Treasurer: Eric Sandbulte
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Schedule: September 10 to May 5
Age for starting Sunday School: 4 years old by September 15, 2024.
GEMS
For girls 2nd through 8th Grade
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday (1st & 3rd of the month)
Schedule: September through April
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Head Counselor: Kristi Van Voorst
Treasurer: Jolene Horstman
Counselors:
Kara Donlin, Kelsi Noteboom, Becky Ochsendorf, Megan Punt, Rachel Van Roekel
Junior Counselors: Karlee Leusink
Craft Counselors: Jennifer Prins, Jenny Simpson
Prayer Friends: Mary Lou Verburg, Nora Bohl, Lin De Jong, Vicki Fischer, Jane De Boer, Cheryl Lange, Dittie Houtkooper, Janae Rau.
Kitchen: Whitney Huyser, Kara Van Meeteren
Extra Hands/Sub: Jami Sandbulte
Substitute: Atty Prins, Gaby Prins
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- The mission of GEMS Girls’ Club is to help bring girls into a living, dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ.
- We strive to carry out our mission through meeting twice a month for Bible study, crafts, and badge work.
- For more information or to sign up, please contact Head Counselor, Kristi Van Voorst.
Cadets
For boys 2nd through 8th Grade
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Monday (1st & 3rd of the month)
Schedule: September through April
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Head Counselor: Keaton Van Voorst, Eric Ochsendorf
Counselors:
Seth Haverhals
Henry A. Wolfswinkel
Tony Madsen
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- The Cadets Mission Statement: Helping boys to grow more Christlike in all areas of life.
- A typical night includes the Cadets’ motto, hymn, code, pledge, prayer, Bible study, crafts and badge work.
- If you are interested in joining Cadets please contact Head Counselor, Steve Sandbulte.
Wednesday Night Activities
K-12th Grade
Time: 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Schedule: Every Wednesday night Sept. 6 – Nov. 29
and Jan. 3 – Mar. 14
Purpose of Wednesday Nights:
To study God’s Word and dig into scripture so we can stand strong in God’s truth when the winds of the world blow on us.
Curriculum: ABC – (Answers Bible Curriculum)
COORDINATOR: Henry Sandbulte
TEACHERS:
KINDERGARTEN – Paul Room
Gwen Veltkamp
1st GRADE – John Room
Nikki Van Meeteren
2nd & 3rd GRADE – Matthew Room
Abby Madsen
4th, 5th, & 6th GRADE – Thaddaeus Room
Kristi Segar
7th & 8th GRADE – Thomas Room
Nate Landman
9th & 10th GRADE – Jr. RCYF Room
Chad Wynia
11th & 12th GRADE – Sr. RCYF Room
Kelly Zinnel
Jr. RCYF
Time: 6:30 p.m. Sunday evenings
Schedule: September through May
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For 7th & 8th grade Meet in Jr. RCYF Room
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Sponsors:
Matt and Hannah Smolders (2023-’26)
Tom and Misty Zwart (2024 – ’27)
Todd Noteboom (2025-’28)
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Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be senders of youth into the world, who are on mission for God, equipped to grow in their faith and connected to the body of Christ.
In RCYF we meet regularly as young people to teach scriptures and to serve; all through group time and participating in various fundraisers and outings.
Sr. RCYF
Time: 6:30 p.m. Sunday evenings
Schedule: September through May
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For all High School students Meet in Sr. RCYF Room
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Sponsors:
Beau Van Voorst (2023-’26)
Trevor & Jayden Pieper (2023-’26)
Jared & Rachel Terpstra (2024-’27)
Brian & Nicole Rozeboom (2025-’28)
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Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be senders of youth into the world, who are on mission for God, equipped to grow in their faith and connected to the body of Christ.
In RCYF we meet regularly as young people to teach scriptures and to serve; all through group time and participating in various fundraisers and outings.
Diamonds
For young adult women (18 years and older)
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday (2nd & 4th of the month)
Head Counselor: Brynn Van Voorst
Adult Ministries
Carmel Women's Ministries
The purpose of Carmel Women’s Ministry
TO GLORIFY GOD
We as Carmel Church Women unite in
Devoting ourselves to Jesus Christ,
Discipling one another in love,
Developing a responsibility for mission
through the enabling power of the HOLY SPIRIT
2022 WOMEN’S MINISTRIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Donna Renes
Decorating Coordinator: Kara Van Meeteren, Kathy Van Beek
Decorating Assistant: Geneva Van Kekerix, Jazmine Koedam
Secretary: Janice Leuvano
Treasurer: Glenda Van Meeteren
Service:
Lynna De Wit
Erika Van Kekerix
Lin De Jong
Beck Vanden Brink
Librarians:
Heidi Vande Zandschulp (Head Librarian)
Jan De Jong
Nicole Vanden Brink
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Shalee Hofman ’26 Jo Moget ’26
Morgan Hoekstra ’27 Sandi Vonk ’27
Tami Ronning ’28 Rachel Van Roekel ’28
Each of the above offices is for a two year term, except for the Nominating Committee, which is a three year term. All newly elected officer’s terms begin the first of the year.
Women's Life
Women’s Life vision is to develop a caring community of women devoted to Christ and our purpose is to encourage spiritual growth and build deep and caring relationships with a Christ-centered focus.
We organize Bible studies and events throughout the year to help women grow spiritually and build community within the body of Carmel.
Join us!
Also check us out on Facebook
Homebuilders
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. — Proverbs 24:3,4
We meet on the 3rd Sunday night in the Moses Room after the evening service.
If you have any questions please contact the church office.
22:6 Group
22:6 is a group of Carmel Church families coming together to support Christian Education tuition. Carmel’s diversity is spread out to several different communities and six different Christian Schools.
**Contact Eric and Rachel Van Roekel or Jared and Rachel Terpstra for more information.