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Youth

Catechism

Catechism classes, for 5th-12th graders, meet from 11:00, after the morning worship 
service, to 11:45.  These classes teach the basics of the Christian faith from a 
Reformed perspective.  Catechism classerooms are on the upper level of the building. 
(contact: Bob Van Wieren)


GEMS

GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is a Christian girls club for grades 4th-8th.  
Meetings include a time of praise and worship, prayer, age-appropriate Bible studies, 
and crafts.  This years theme is Get Wisdom.  Girls also participate in fun activities
throughout the year - late nighter retreats, mother- and/or father-daughter events, 
winter fun nights, biking, baking, badge work, etc.. Friends and neighbors are welcome.  
Meeting time: Typically the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month (Sept-April). 
(contact: Sheri Groelsema or Paula Elenbaas)


Cadets

Cadets is a Christ-centered club for boys in 4th-8th grades.  We have many 
Christian men who donate time to teach boys crafts and skills, but, more 
importantly, it is done in a Christian atmosphere.  These men are called 
counselors and we typically have two counselors per class, trying to maintain 
at least a 3-to1 ratio of cadets to counselors.  We are very involved in council 
activities.  These activities usually occur on Saturdays and take place at various 
locations with as many as 21 other area churches.  We do many activities as a 
club, such as swimming, gym night, Berlin races, weekend campouts, canoe trips,
laser tag, etc.  Meetings begin with a Bible lesson and then go into activities, projects 
or fun time.  We close each meeting sining Living for Jesus and with prayer.  
Meeting time: Cadets typically meet three Mondays of each month (Sept-April) from 
7-9pm in the church basement.  (contact: Gerrit Sterk)


Middle School Live

Middle School Live (MSL) offers 3-4 social activities for middle school students 
(grades 6th-8th) throughout the year.  (contact: Dale and Dana Veldhouse or 
Pastor Tom and Sheri Groelsema)


Youth Group (C.R.E.W.)

High school students make new friends, enjoy fun-filled activities, participate 
in service opportunities, and learn how the Bible applies to life.  Meetings are held 
at church on the 2nd and 4th Sundays after evening worship.  (contact: Laurie Reitsma)