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Jim grew up in Lapeer, Michigan and his wife, Linda, grew up in Beaverdam. They met at SpringHill Camps in Evart while Jim was at Hope College and Linda was at Calvin College. Jim and Linda married in 1987 and immediately moved to New Jersey to pursue master’s degrees; Jim at Princeton Theological Seminary and Linda at Rutgers University. In 1990, they moved to Scotland so that Jim could complete his PhD in Theology at the University of St. Andrews. Jim has served as the lead pastor of First Reformed Church of Rocky Hill in New Jersey, Lakeland Reformed Church in Vicksburg, Michigan, and New Hope Community Church in Gilbert, Arizona. He has served as an executive pastor for Centerpoint Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan and for the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. He was installed at Ottawa Reformed Church on July 28, 2019. He also currently serves as the chairman of the board of trustees for Western Theological Seminary, and he is an adjunct professor for Fuller Theological Seminary. Jim and Linda have four children, Adam, who is married to Julia; Elisabeth, who is married to Ian; Zachary; and Joshua. Jim loves running, biking, hiking, and kayaking. He is excited to be at Ottawa Reformed to share the good news of the Gospel through preaching and teaching and to equip the church for the work of ministry.

My name is Kristin Bredeweg. I have been married to Rick for almost 29 years and we call Jenison our home. We have two children, Noah who is 24 and a home owner, and Sophia, who is 21 and will become Alec Headley's wife on April 29, 2022. We have three dogs (I know, I'm crazy!), Woodson (Golden Retriever) and Kevin (Golden Doodle), who I adore and help keeps my sanity intact and then there's Jax (Golden Doodle puppy) that reverses my sanity! I best describe myself this way ... I'm a bus driving, haircutting, piano playing wife and mom who simply put loves Jesus, getting my worship on and encouraging others to do the same! I love "junking" (Goodwill, thrift stores and garage sales), being out in our boat on any part of Lake Michigan, CLOTHES and SHOES, and a good book. I truly believe that as Worship Coordinator it is my roll to prepare the hearts and minds of God's people to be open and excited to hear the word of God spoken to them! Hearing the voices of "all in" Jesus loving people is something I actually get giddy about and can't wait to come to church to hear and I am humbled and blessed to do that very thing with the people here at Ottawa Reformed Church!

Adults LAMB (L earning A bout M y B ible ) LAMB Bible Study is a group for women of all ages. They are currently studying "LISTENING TO GOD" Bible Study guide. ​ LAMB Bible Study meets in the GRACE Center Room 105 on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AM. Our Fall 2023 study will begin on September 12, 2023 and end on May 21, 2024. ​ Seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Micah 6:8 Lynelle Pierce Bible Study A Bible study on the book of Genesis, led by Lynnelle Pierce, takes place on Monday evenings beginning at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. ​ Our Fall 2023 study will begin on September 11, 2023. Please view our website calendar for the most current information. Also visit Lynnelle's website for resources and more information. Men's Recharge Men of all ages are welcome to join as we engage in Bible discussion, enjoy a light breakfast, share fellowship, and spend time in prayer. We meet in the Meeting Grounds Room on the church's main level on Tuesday mornings at 5:30 AM. This Bible study is led by various men. ​ ​ Praise Team Praise Team generally meets on Wednesday evenings to practice for Sunday morning service. ​ This is not a team for professionals. In fact, it's a team for "all in" Jesus lovin' people who wanna use their gift of music to praise the One who gave His gift to us and help prepare the hearts of people to receive the spoken word of God. ​ Age is just a number ... so if you love Jesus, you're the perfect age for this team! ​ Contact Kristin to join! kbredeweg@ottawareformed.org The Single Women's Bible Study The Single Women’s Bible Study is open to all single women. It is Bible study, lunch, and much more. Together we share our joys and concerns as single women, uplifting each other in fellowship and prayer. This study meets once a month at the home of Beverly Jaarsma following the morning service. Home Bible Studies Adult Bible Study groups meet on a monthly basis in the homes of Ottawa families to study God's Word together, ask questions, and grow in relationship with one another.

sermons Watch our video sermons here . We have links to both our morning and evening worship services as well as special services. ​ ​ online bible Online reading with Bible Gateway. Read or listen to, "Verse of the Day", search by topic, book, chapter and many other ways.

Welcome to Ottawa! About Us Whether you've been part of a church your whole life or this is your first time finding our website, Ottawa Reformed Church has something for you. We encourage you to take the next step, visit us, and experience Ottawa for yourself. When you do, here is a little of what you can expect: the experience will engage, encourage, challenge, and enlighten you in God's Word and give guidance to your life in today's complex world. All children are welcome to worship with us. We have an inviting nursery for infants through toddlers staffed by caring adults and a "Children & Worship" program for 3 year olds to kindergarten. After the morning service, you can find classes for school-age children through High School taught by enthusiastic volunteers who are eager to share the joy of Christ. Along the way, check out one of our adult classes! Single, married, young or old, newlywed or empty-nesters, you will find friends at Ottawa Reformed Church. Most of all, we invite you to come grow your friendship with Christ here!

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.

Young Adults Young Adult People (YAP) YAP is dinner, Bible Study, and discussion for all Young Adult People age 18-30. Join us as we grow spiritually and have awesome fellowship with lots of fun! We meet the first and third Sunday of every month from 6:30-8:00 PM from September through April. #growingspiritually #awesomefellowship #lotsoffun Praise Team ORC Players The Ottawa Reformed Church Players is a collection of youth and young adults that express their love for Christ through acting, dance and song. The group consists of up to 30 people between the ages of 5 through early twenties. The make-up is not only members and friends of ORC but, also represents kids from surrounding communities. The group puts on a number of different types of quality performances throughout the year. Shows range from full scale plays with singing and dancing at local theaters, to smaller performances during church worship services. ORC Players is open to any youth with or without experience. The group consists of a nice combination of experienced actors and actresses, and people with little to no experience. No auditions needed - just the desire to have fun & entertain! ORC Dance Dance class is on Monday evenings from February 5 through April 22, 2024. Boys and girls, ages 5 and up, of all skill level are welcome to join. Class will be from 6:30-7:30 PM and is located in the Grace Center Gym. This is a fun class that helps kids learn gymnastics skills, dance technique, social skills - all while worshiping Jesus Christ! Praise Team generally meets on Wednesday evenings to practice for Sunday morning service. ​ This is not a team for professionals. In fact, it's a team for "all in" Jesus lovin' people who wanna use their gift of music to praise the One who gave His gift to us and help prepare the hearts of people to receive the spoken word of God. ​ Age is just a number ... so if you love Jesus, you're the perfect age for this team! ​ Contact Kristin to join! kbredeweg@ottawareformed.org

Kristi serves as our Lead Administrative Assistant. She loves her job as she gets to use her gifts and abilities to serve the Lord daily. As a lifelong member and second-generation Administrative Assistant, Kristi has a great love for the church members and the surrounding community. She has been married to her husband, Terry, (also a lifelong member of Ottawa Reformed Church) since 1991. They have two sons and two wonderful daughters-in-law. In addition to her staff position, Kristi serves voluntarily in the Wednesday Night CREW program, and she actively participates in Outreach and Congregational Care Events.

We are glad you are interested in learning more about Ottawa Reformed Church. We hope you will join us soon to see for yourself what we are all about and find a place where you feel connected to God, God's Word, and His people. Worship Services We have a 9:30 AM blended morning service. The service is planned in coordination with a Biblical focus and theme of the day. You will see various clothing styles, from dresses and suits to more casual clothes, including t-shirts and jeans. Please wear what is comfortable to you: God is interested in our hearts, not in our clothes! We also have an evening service at 5:00 PM. Our Worship Mission Statement: to be led by the Spirit to create an atmosphere for engaging worship by acknowledging the fullness of God's worth and glory. If You Have Children We love children and want to care for them and teach them God's Word. Our infant and toddler nurseries are available during both the morning and evening worship service; greeters can help you find our nursery and introduce you to our nursery volunteers. Children ages three year old - Kindergarten are dismissed for Children & Worship after the children's message is given at the morning service. After the Morning Service After our 9:30 AM service, there is a short time of conversation and mingling over coffee and lemonade in our lobby and Meeting Grounds. During the school year (September through May), education classes for children and adults occur after our time of fellowship. Get Plugged In There are many different church activities and ministries where you can become involved. Please see our "Our Ministries " pages or visit our Hospitality Center in the church's lobby on Sunday for more information about getting plugged in at ORC. To connect with ministry leaders about participating or serving, please contact a member of our team . Our Location Ottawa Reformed Church is located at 11390 Stanton Street in West Olive, MI 49460. We are between 112th Avenue and 120th Avenue. Our phone number is (616) 512-9251.

Lori was born in Western Michigan and has made that her home. She is a single mom of 4 adult children and has 4 grandchildren. She has been the Kids Hope USA director at Ottawa Reformed Church and Roosevelt Elementary School in Zeeland for over 21 years. Her life experiences have shaped her heart for people, and God is using this through KHU. Her primary responsibilities are to share the passion and vision of Kids Hope USA with Ottawa's members, recruiting, training and encouraging them as they meet and mentor with at-risk children at Roosevelt School and connecting with the KHU children and their families, reaching out to them through the love of Christ and His church. She enjoys her family, reading, traveling and meeting new people.