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Our Team Dr. Jim Poit Pastor of Preaching, Teaching & Outreach jpoit@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 101 Rev. Michael Van Buren Pastor of Administration & Congregational Care mvanburen@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 102 Our Team Kristin Bredeweg Worship Coordinator kbredeweg@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 103 Michelle Bekius Children's Education Director mbekius@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 104 Emily Raak CREW Coordinator (616) 512-9251 ext. 104 Danielle Thomas Junior High Youth Director dthomas@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 115 Emily DeGlopper Senior High Youth Director edeglopper@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 116 Barb Prince Administrative Assistant office@ottawareformed.org or bprince@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 108 Lori Geerts Kids Hope USA Director lgeerts@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 105 Dan Hughes Facility Custodian dhughes@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 106 Kristi Geertman Lead Administrative Assistant office@ottawareformed.org or kgeertman@ottawareformed.org (616) 512-9251 ext. 108 OTTAWA REFORMED CHURCH 2026/2027 CONSISTORY ELDERS DEACONS Tim Emmert Tom Hill Ken Prince Kevin Bekius Bruce DeVries Glenn Emmert Kurt Vegt Andrew Geertman Andrew Prince Roger Whitman Nate Engelsma Austin Morren Luke DeHaan Grant Gillissie EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Pastor of Preaching, Teaching & Outreach Dr. Jim Poit 512.9251 ext.101 President Pastor Michael Van Buren 512.9251 ext.102 Vice President Kevin Bekius Clerk Glenn Emmert Treasurer Andrew Geertman Chairman of Deacons Roger Whitman Member at Large Terry Geertman Financial Administrator Kevin Bekius 2025/2026 COUNCIL CHAIRPERSONS Business Administration Pastor Michael Van Buren 512.9251 ext.102 Congregational Care Pastor Michael Van Buren 512.9251 ext.102 Outreach Dr. Jim Poit 512.9521 ext.101 Spiritual Formation Dr. Jim Poit 512.9521 ext.101 Worship Dr. Jim Poit 512.9251 ext.101 CHURCH DIRECTORY Administrative Assistants Kristi Geertman, Barb Prince 512.9251 ext.108 Children’s Education Director Michelle Bekius 512.9251 ext.104 Worship Coordinator Kristin Bredeweg 512.9251 ext.103 Kids Hope Director Lori Geerts 512.9251 ext.105 Jr. High Youth Director Danielle Thomas S r. High Youth Dir ector Emily DeGlopper Facility Administrator Tim Emmert Facility Custodian Dan Hughes 512.9251 ext.106 Sunday School Coordinator Michelle Bekius Cadets Ed Schrotenboer GEMS Girls’ Club Denise Miedema CREW Coordinator Emily Raak Children & Worship Michelle Bekius Nursery Coordinator Rachel Hughes Coffee & Juice Coordinator Marie Grassmid Flowers & Decorations Coordinator Elaine Briar Greeter Coordinator Mark & Lydia Brown Hand2Hand Ministry Kim Dunn Librarian Sandy DeGlopper Meal Ministry Coordinator Barb Prince Medical Assistance Ministry Tara Schrotenboer ORC Outdoors Roger Whitman ORC Players Jeff Coffey Safety Team Coordinator Ed Schrotenboer Small Groups Coordinator Nancy Haveman Social Committee Tim & Amy Emmert Sound & Screen Coordinator Kristin Bredeweg 512.9251 ext.103 Welcome Center Coordinator Noreen Van Buren Wit & Wisdom Beverly Jaarsma WOW Knitting Sandy De Glopper YAP Kim Geertman Christian Education Assistance Fund Board Members Jeremy Bekius, Nathan Englesma, Brent Miedema, Ken Prince, & Angela Soulliere Endowment Fund Board Members: Kevin Bekius, Jeff Dunn, Barb Prince, Mackenzie Prince, & Pastor Mike Van Buren

ARC Alliance of Reformed Churches Reformed doctrine West Olive MI A Real Church of Real People Ottawa Reformed Church Welcome We believe that “church” is not a building. It is people in relationship with God because people matter. We seek to be a real church of real people living in a real world searching for real answers. Join us to discover more. July Preaching Schedule : 7/5. AM: AM: Dr Jim. PM: Pastor Mike 7/12. AM: Pastor Mike. PM: Guest Speaker 7/19. AM: Dr Jim. PM: Pastor Mike 7/26. AM: Dr Jim. PM: Dr Jim Morning Sermon Series: WISDOM FROM THE WORD Evening Sermon Series: THE ACTionS OF THE APOSTLES 2026-27 Student Registration Upcoming Events Calendar Giving Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 AM & 5:00 PM Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sermons Location Our Ministries Young Children NURSERY CHILDREN & WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CREW (Wednesday) VBS Youth JR. HIGH YOUTH SR. HIGH YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL GEMS/CADETS ( Wed.) PRAISE TEAM BIBLES & BOWS KIDS' ARCHERY ORC PLAYERS ORC DANCE Young Adults YAP PRAISE TEAM ORC PLAYERS ORC DANCE Adults MEN'S RECHARGE PRAISE TEAM BIBLE STUDIES HOME BIBLE STUDIES L.A.M.B. SINGLE WOMEN'S STUD FINDERS More... HAND2HAND HEALTH MINISTRIES KIDS HOPE LIBRARY MEN'S BASKETBALL ORC OUTDOORS BIBLES & BOWS TOOL TIME MINISTRIES WIT & WISDOM WOW KNITTING

MINISTRIES John 7:16 - So Jesus answered them, "My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me." Our ministries are a very important part of who we are at Ottawa. Through our ministries, we serve infants thru adults and offer a a place where all can feel welcome, valued and cared for as they learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether you're a new believer or grew up in the church, we invite you grow with us to become a deeply committed follower of Jesus. Our Ministries Young Children NURSERY CHILDREN & WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CREW (Wednesday) VBS Youth JR. HIGH YOUTH SR. HIGH YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL GEMS/CADETS ( Wed ) PRAISE TEAM BIBLES & BOWS ORC PLAYERS ORC DANCE KIDS' ARCHERY Young Adults YAP PRAISE TEAM ORC PLAYERS ORC DANCE Adults More... HAND2HAND HEALTH MINISTRIES KIDS HOPE LIBRARY MEN'S BASKETBALL ORC OUTDOORS TOOL TIME MINISTRIES WIT & WISDOM WOW KNITTING MEN'S RECHARGE PRAISE TEAM STUD FINDERS BIBLE STUDIES HOME BIBLE STUDIES L.A.M.B. SINGLE WOMEN So you want to volunteer? Learn how here! 2026 Fall ORC LIGHT Brochure (coming soon) (class details & locations) Our Wednesday Night Offering, collected from September to December, will be used to purchase items for Operation Christmas Child, a Samaritan’s Purse project. This international relief organization collects shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. It delivers them around the world as a means of reaching children with the Good News of Jesus Christ. For many children, it is the first gift they will ever receive. Let’s see how many shoeboxes we can put together! Student Registration Form Cancelation Information : In cases of inclement weather, a decision regarding cancelations will be made by 1:30 PM on Wednesdays. If Zeeland Public Schools are closed for the day, Wednesday Night Programs may or may not be canceled, depending on weather and road conditions as the day progresses. All Wednesday Night Programs are automatically canceled if students are sent home early from Zeeland Public Schools. Cancelations will be broadcast on the following stations: WZZM TV, WOOD TV, FOX 17 TV, and JOY99.3 FM radio. Wednesday Night Schedule Wednesday Nights