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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 2025/2026 CONSISTORY ELDERS DEACONS Craig Bekius Brent Nyenhuis Tim Emmert Tom Hill Ken Prince Kevin Bekius Bruce DeVries Ryan Bekius Jake Visser Andrew Geertman Andrew Prince Roger Whitman Nathan Engelsma Austin Morren 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 Craig Bekius Treasurer Jake Visser Chairman of Deacons Roger Whitman Members at Large Glenn Emmert & 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 Coordinators 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 Elisabeth VanderZwaag 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 Michelle Bekius & 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

Michelle Bekius is our Children's Education Director. Michelle has been a member of Ottawa Reformed Church for over 27 years, where she met her husband, Craig, a lifelong member of Ottawa. They married in 1997 and have four children: Daniel, Isaiah, Rebekah, and Joshua. Michelle has enjoyed working part-time in the church office administratively, co-coordinating our GEMS program, coordinating our Wednesday Night Children's ministry, and teaching in various ministries over the years. She currently co-leads our Young Adult ministry, volunteers as a Kids Hope USA mentor, and sings on the praise team. Michelle is excited to be a part of the Education Team because she is passionate about telling others about Jesus and sharing His love with everyone she meets.

SCHEDULES & Special communications Nursery Schedule: March & April Nursery Schedule: May & June Valet Parking Schedule: Feb-May Greeter Schedule: April-June Coffee & Juice Schedule : Jan-June Children's Message Schedule: Mar-May Medical Response Team: Jan-Apr Welcome Center Schedule: Feb-May