Fellowship
First Byron Friends
Contact person: Karen Silvernail
First Byron Friends is a ministry to special needs people. Once a month participants enjoy outings and activities together, along with adult chaperones who often bring their own children too. They have gone to basketball, football and White Caps games, bowling, swimming, boating, and tubing. Outing are usually on Saturday, late afternoon into the evening. This gives the parents a chance to go out to eat, and the Friends a chance to do something with someone other than their parents/guardians. Chaperoning is a wonderful way to show care and make a special friend.
20's and 30's
Contact person: Teunis Witte
Singles Small Group
Contact person: Gret Kroll
The Singles Small Group meets regularly for social activities. It is aimed for those who are 30 years and older.
Prime Timers
Contact people: Norm & Luanne VanSolkema, Muriel Meindertsma
This group provides Christian fellowship and social outings throughout the year for those who are 60 years and older.
Sunday Coffee Fellowship
Contact person: Sarah Rozema
Are your children in Sunday school? Does your spouse sing in choir? Are you interested in getting to know more of our church family? Do you really enjoy home-baked goodies? For any of these reasons and many more, please consider being a part of Coffee Fellowship. Eight to ten people get together for coffee and cookies on the first Sunday morning of every month during the church education hour. Sign up to host a group in your home or to be a guest. A hostess will call you during the week, inviting you to their home. If you are unable to come on a given Sunday, we’ll try again the next month. If you are interested in joining or hosting in this fellowship, sign up at the Coffee Fellowship booth at the ministry fair or call the church office.
Church Library
Scrap Booking
Contact person: Jen Huyser
A scrapbooking extravaganza is planned for several times this year on Friday nights from 6:00 PM till midnight (October, January and possibly March). Bring your own photos and scrapbook supplies. You can be part of the team to make this the successful event it has become by helping in 3 ways: (1) help with the setup the morning of the event, (2) greet guests as they arrive and help them find a place at a table, or (3) help with cleanup at midnight when the event is over.
Red Hat Society
Contact person: Char Troost
This is for all women, but especially those 50+. We go out for lunch to different restaurants on the second Monday of each month. This is a time of food, fellowship and fun. We are encouraged spiritually by the devotional Diamonds in the Dust by Joni Tada, teaching us to be grateful for the small things in life, but most of all for our salvation in Jesus Christ. If you are 50+ wear a red hat and purple top, younger than 50 wear a pink hat and lavender top.
Ladies Retreat
Contact People: Marlene , Tina Vink
Ladies are invited to an overnight get-a-way for fellowship and spiritual refreshment. This has been a winter event held every other year. Details for the 2001 retreat to be determined. Contact the church office if you are interested in helping the planning committee.
Women’s Softball League
Contact person: Rhonda Winters
Women get your exercise and have fun at the same time. Leagues start early May and go through August.
Men’s Slow Pitch Ball
Contact person: Dick Norden
Men are invited to play summer baseball at Whistlestop Park
Men’s Golf League
Contact person: Dave Hapner
Men of all ages are welcome to join this league for Thursday nights of golfing at The Pines Golf Course. Season is from May through August.
Church Picnic