Children and Youth Ministries
Sunday School
Education Elder: Tom Zwart
Superintendent: Janice Luevano
Asst. Superintendent: Hannah Smolders
Treasurer: James Vanden Brink
Asst. Treasurer: Nate Landman
Time: 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Schedule: September 19 to May 8
Age for starting Sunday School: 3½ years by the start of the Sunday School year, or the first of January and out of diapers. Starting times would be the first of September or January.
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:
2nd Grade
Amanda Haverhals, Lindsay Kor
3rd & 4th Grade
Amy Davelaar, April Kooi
5th Grade
Brynn Van Voorst, Amy Yoerger
6th Grade
Mimi Sandbulte, Kristi Van Voorst
7th & 8th Grade
Kelsi Noteboom, Jami Sandbulte
Craft Counselors: Anita Van Ravenhorst, Fonda Post
Prayer Friends: Mary Lou Verburg, Vicki Fischer
Kitchen: Anita, Rashaylee & Shanelle Soodsma
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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: Steve Sandbulte
Counselors:
Seth Haverhals
Josh Leusink
Henry A. Wolfswinkel
Tony Madsen
Austin Sandbulte
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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.
LFC - Learning to Follow Christ
K-6th Grade
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Schedule: Every Wednesday night Sept. 15 - Dec. 8
and Jan. 5 - Mar. 16
Purpose of LFC:
Our goal is to make disciples through relationships, games, memorizing God’s word, and learning about God’s redemptive work in our teaching time.
COORDINATOR: Pastor Steve, Tom Zwart
TEACHERS:
KINDERGARTEN - John Room
Alicia Wolfswinkel
1st & 2nd GRADE - Paul Room
Seth Haverhals
3rd & 4th GRADE - Andrew Room
Kristi Segar
5th & 6th GRADE - Philip Room
Rebecca Banks
Amanda Borchers
7th & 8th Grade Bible Study
7th - 8th Girls Bible Study
7th-8th Grade Girls
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Schedule: Every Wed. night Sept. 15 - Dec. 8; Jan. 5 - Mar. 16
Location: Moses Room
Teacher: Jami Sandbulte & Kelsi Noteboom
7th - 8th Boys Bible Study
7th-8th Grade Boys
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Schedule: Every Wed. night Sept. 15 - Dec. 8; Jan. 5 - Mar. 16
Location: Jr. RCYF Room
Teacher: Mark Van Voorst
9th -12th Grade Bible Study
9th-12th Grade
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Schedule: Every Wed. night Sept. 15 - Dec. 8; Jan. 5 - Mar. 16
Location: Sr. RCYF Room
Teacher: Pastor Steve
Jr. RCYF
Time: 6:30 p.m. Sunday evenings
Schedule: September through May
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JR RCYF
For 7th & 8th grade Meet in Jr. RCYF Room
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Sponsors:
Ross & Nikki Hulstein (2019 - ’22)
Shawn & Jami Sandbulte (2020 - ’23)
Tom and Edan Bomgaars (2021 - ’24)
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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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SR RCYF
For all High School students Meet in Sr. RCYF Room
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Sponsors:
Sean & Kassidy Robinson (2019-’22)
Tim & Julie Bomgaars (2020-’23)
Beau Van Voorst (2020-’23)
Brad & Kayti Beukelman (2021-’24)
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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.
Adult Ministries
Prayer Meeting
1st & 3rd Wednesday
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Led by an elder
Men's Prayer Group
2nd & 4th Wednesday
7:30 a.m. in the Consistory Room
Men of all ages are welcome to come and pray with us.
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
2021 WOMEN’S MINISTRIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President - Melinda Nibbelink
Decorating Coordinator - Tasha Oostra
Decorating Assistant - Jayden Pieper
Secretary - Heather Sas
Treasurer - Linda Valentine
Service
Jolene Horstman
Janice Luevano
Carmen Maassen
Tonia Woudstra
Librarians
Heidi Vande Zandschulp (Head Librarian)
Jan De Jong
Nicole Vanden Brink
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
LaVonne Van Essen ’21 Doree Wolfswinkel ’21
Deb Vander Weide ’22 Alicia Wolfswinkel ’22
Kayti Beukelman ’23 Nikki Bomgaars ’23
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
Marriage Ministry
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.
1820 Groups
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Purpose:
-Get to know your church family
-Food and fellowship time with church family
Who is it for?
-EVERYONE!...young and old
-Single, married, families, members, Carmel church friends
How often do we meet?
-Our goal would be for groups to meet 4 times over the next 6 months
Where do we meet?
-Wherever you want: homes, restaurants, church, parks, etc.
What do we do?
-Share a meal and fellowship
What about the kids?
-Kids are welcome!
**Any questions contact: Beth Te Grotenhuis, Wally Valentine,
Tom & Misty Zwart or the Church office**