Children and Youth Ministries
Sunday School
Education Elder: Tom Zwart
Superintendent: Amanda Friedrichsen
Asst. Superintendent: Emily Meendering
Treasurer: Brad Oostra
Asst. Treasurer: Tanner De Jager
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, 2023.
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
Co-Head Counselor: Rachel Van Roekel
Treasurer: Rachel Van Roekel
Counselors:
2nd Grade
Linda Altena, Lisa Doelman
3rd Grade
Megan Punt
4th & 5th Grade
April Kooi, Christy Zeutenhorst
6th Grade
Amy Yoerger, Rachel Terpstra
7th & 8th Grade
Kelsi Noteboom, Jami Sandbulte
Craft Counselors: Anita Van Ravenhorst, Fonda Post, Evy De Jong
Prayer Friends: Mary Lou Verburg, Nora Bohl, Lin De Jong, Vicki Fischer, Jane De Boer, Cheryl Lange, Dittie Houtkooper, Janae Rau.
Kitchen: Anita, Asheyla, Rashaylee & Shanelle Soodsma
Extra Hands/Sub: Sue Noteboom
Substitute: Amy Davelaar or Brynn Van Voorst
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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: Josh Leusink
Counselors:
Seth Haverhals
Henry A. Wolfswinkel
Tony Madsen
Keaton Van Voorst
Eric Ochsendorf
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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: Tom Zwart
TEACHERS:
KINDERGARTEN – Nathaniel Room
Helen Vande Vegte
1st GRADE – John Room
Nikki Hulstein
2nd & 3rd GRADE – Matthew Room
Becky Ochsendorf
4th, 5th, & 6th GRADE – Thomas Room
Rebecca Banks
5th & 6th GRADE – James Room
Rebecca Banks
7th & 8th GRADE – Philip Room
Nate Landman
9th & 10th GRADE – Jr. RCYF Room
Jared Terpstra
11th & 12th GRADE – Sr. RCYF Room
Nate Van Ginkel
Scott Van Kekerix
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:
Tom and Edan Bomgaars (2021 – ’24)
Dan and Danica DeMeester (2022-’25)
Matt and Hannah Smolders (2023-’26)
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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:
Brad & Kayti Beukelman (2021-’24)
Barry & Kelly Van Kekerix (2022-’25)
Beau Van Voorst (2023-’26)
Trevor& Jayden Pieper (2023-’26)
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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
2022 WOMEN’S MINISTRIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Melinda Nibbelink
Decorating Coordinator: Jayden Pieper
Decorating Assistant: Becky Vanden Brink
Secretary: Tammy Ronning
Treasurer: Linda Valentine
Service:
Carmen Maassen
Tonia Woudstra
Teresa Sandbulte
Nancy Smolders
Librarians:
Heidi Vande Zandschulp (Head Librarian)
Jan De Jong
Nicole Vanden Brink
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Deb Vander Weide ’22 Alicia Wolfswinkel ’22
Kayti Beukelman ’23 Nikki Bomgaars ’23
Kasi Boneschans ’24 Kelly Van Kekerix ’24
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
Our Marriage Ministry is designed to enrich the lives of couples and those engaged to be married. It can build opportunities for couples to experience community through different stages of marriage. This can be done through small groups, Bible study classes, and events.
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**
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.