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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 services on our main floor; 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 Fellowship Hall. 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 Welcome Center in the church's south 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.

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 Brad Kleinjans 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

My name is Emily DeGlopper, I was born and raised at Ottawa Reformed. I have been involved with our Jr. high youth group for the last seven years and continue to be a part of that program as well as leading our Senior High program. I love being able to build relationships with the kids while also digging deeper into what it means to be a Christian and live like Christ alongside them in this world. In my free time I love to spend time with my boyfriend and our dog exploring and making memories. I love to be outside, whether that’s camping, kayaking, hunting, fishing, or sitting around a fire, I enjoy being in God’s creation with friends and family. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. This verse has been a constant reminder for me that no matter where I go or what happens in life, God is right there beside me and leading me through.

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

Dan began his position at Ottawa in June 2019. He and his wife Rachel have three children — Aubrey, Tyler, and Lauren. Outside of work, Dan enjoys woodworking, painting and finishing cabinets and furniture, spending time with his wife and kids, golfing, camping, and working in the garden. Dan enjoys working at ORC to be able to keep God’s house clean so that we may worship together in the best environment possible. “I am pleased with the amazing facility we have, and I am proud to represent ORC. Always on my mind is Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

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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.

Ottawa Reformed Church is located at 11390 Stanton Street in West Olive, MI 49460. We are between 112th Avenue and 120th Avenue. You can contact us at (616) 512-9251.