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The wall studs are creating the new library. The wall studs are creating a storage room. The old sanctuary will be our Fellowship Hall. INDOOR RENOVATIONS HAVE BEGUN! December 31, 2025 January 8, 2026 The future site of our coffee and juice station. We can't get Pastor Mike out of his office! The old library will become office space. Pastor Jim is all moved in to his temporary office! The old Hospitality Center. The east wing is now the temporary office. The old office will become the women's restroom. January 15, 2026 Demolishing the existing offices. Who remembers the shag carpeting in the library? Demolition of the current offices. Demolition of the office hallway. Future site of the toddler & infant nurseries South stairs and lobby. Southeast side of the lobby The old Fireside Room/New toddler nursery. The old lobby looking west. The old sanctuary/new Fellowship Hall. The old Sanctuary/new Fellowship Hall. Wood ceiling tiles are being installed in the new lobby. The new lobby looking east. January 22, 2026 The brick walls have been removed. The east side opening between the two lobbies. The entrance to the main floor men's restroom. The wood ceiling tile in the new lobby is complete. Hallway access into the office area. January 29, 2026 The new office area The old library is being framed for two offices. Future site of the women's restroom, main office, supply closet, and second office. Ready for drywall! Future site of the toddler nursery. Future site of the infant nursery and supply closet. February 12, 2026 The hallway in the office area. The drywall has been delivered! Work continues on the nursery areas. Cabinets being installed in the Fellowship Hall. Entrance to the women's restroom. Entrance to the men's restroom. February 19, 2026 Drywall is being installed. Entrance to the office hallway Men's restroom has been drywalled. Plumbing has been installed in the women's restroom. Progress in the infant nursery. Progress in the toddler nursery The holding area for the library shelves and office doors Holding area for the construction materials. March 5, 2026 Painting has begun in the lobby. Painting has begun in the lobby. Countertops have been installed in the secretary's office. The men's restroom. The library bookcases. The women's restroom.

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. March Preaching Schedule : 3/1. AM: Pastor Mike. PM: Dr Jim 3/8. AM: Dr Jim. PM: Elder Tom Hill 3/15. AM: Dr Jim. PM: Pastor Mike 3/22 . AM: Pastor Mike. PM: Pastor Jeff Elzinga 3/29. AM: Dr Jim. PM: Pastor Mike Morning Sermon Series: RESISTING THE IMAGINARY GOSPEL Evening Sermon Series: THE ACTionS OF THE APOSTLES Student Registration Upcoming Events Calendar 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 More... HAND2HAND HEALTH MINISTRIES KIDS HOPE LIBRARY MEN'S BASKETBALL ORC OUTDOORS BIBLES & BOWS TOOL TIME MINISTRIES WIT & WISDOM WOW KNITTING Giving

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

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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

***** Star Scripture Memory Program ***** We encourage you to draw close to our Mighty God through His word, the Bible, and store up scripture in your heart! Memorizing scripture helps us learn about God’s love for us and our need for His saving grace. With some help from your parents and teachers, you can learn more and more of God’s precious words, promises, and commandments. Each time you memorize a passage, you will be excused from class to recite it to the Sunday School Secretary in the church basement office. Your name will be recorded on the Star Memory board, and once you’ve completed a level, you will be awarded a Star Memory Certificate to congratulate you on your achievement! Level One Star 1* Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Star 2* Psalm 95:5 The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land. Star 3* Psalm 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our maker! Star 4* Acts 16:31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you and your household." Star 5* Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Level Two Star 1* Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Star 2* Hebrews 9:27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment. Romans 5:8 But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Star 3* Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, Ephesians 2:9 Not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Star 4* John 1:12 But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. John 3:17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. Star 5* John 10:28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. John 10:29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand. Level Three Star 1* Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one— to his own way. Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Star 2* I Peter 5:7 Casting all your anxieties on Him, because he cares for you. James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Star 3* Proverbs 20:11 Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Star 4* Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise). Star 5* John 14:15 If you love me, you will keep my commandments. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Level Four Star 1* Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Psalm 100:1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Star 2* Proverbs 12:21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. Psalm 118:1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 106:1 Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever! Star 3* Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them.” Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Star 4* John 6:47 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I John 4:19 We love because He first loved us. Psalm 119:11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Star 5* Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Galatians 5:14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Level Five Star 1* Matthew 6: 9-13 The Lord’s Prayer - Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen Star 2* Exodus 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments Star 3* Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Star 4* Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd Star 5* Books of the Old and New Testaments Level Six Star 1* Psalm 100 Star 2* Isaiah 53 Star 3* I Corinthians 13 Star 4* Romans 8:26-39 Star 5* John 14:1-7 Level Seven Star 1* Matthew 5:13-32 Star 2* Matthew 5:33-6:4 Star 3* Matthew 6:5-24 Star 4* Matthew 6:25-7:12 Star 5* Matthew 7:13-29

At the last Consistory meeting, four young women confessed Christ as their Savior! Praise God!

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tHE lIBRARY AT orc "Check out" our collection of fiction, non-fiction, teen, t'ween and children's books. Our non-fiction section is filled with devotionals, spiritual & family books. We've recently expanded our teen & t'ween fiction sections with many new exciting series. We are constantly adding to our existing series and adding new authors. We have over 100 family friendly DVD's & VHS tapes and over 150 children's DVD's & VHS tapes. "Check out" our puzzle library too! Ottawa Reformed Church has a library that offers many books, books on tape, videos, tapes and CD's, available for all ages. The Library is staffed following each worship service. Stay connected with Ottawa family and friends through Facebook. vISIT US ON FACEBOOK

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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 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.