organizations

Organizations

Esther Circle Front row) Sara Meinders, Diana Kramersmeier, Robin Kettwick (Middle) Sharon Hippen, Marilyn Brass, Connie Swalve, Linda Gruis, Amy Rasch, Sher Blomster (Back) JoAnn DeBoer, Sue Peake, Shelley Armstrong, Peg Mastin, Midge Hippen, Barb Murra, Marlene Krull	Dorcas Circle (Front) Henrietta Brass, Eileen Behrends, Evelyn Winter, Viola Krull (Back) Ferne Wessels, Emma Hinz, Ruth Feldick, Arlene Winter, Joy Landheer
Ruth Circle	Acolyte Club
S.H.I.N.E. SHINE! Youth Group is the monthly youth arm of First Reformed. It is coordinated by Doug & JoAnn DeBoer. The youth group combines fun & faith development through varied projects. Every 3 years our youth attend “Rocky Mountain High” in Estes Park, Colorado.	Confirmation
Sunday School Teachers Christian education is coordinated by our Superintendent Dean Beenken. Weekly classes for children from pre-school through grade 10 are provided by caring teachers: Amy Rasch, Mary Giesking, Sharon Hippen, Marilyn Brass, Matt Peake and Pastor Bill. A mid-week Catechism class is taught by our pastor as youth prepare to make a public profession of their faith.	Chancel Choir Chancel Choir is an important ministry in our very musical church. Carole Kettwick coordinates this ministry of adults and senior high youth who enjoy a great time singing God's praises. Practice is held during the Sunday School hour.
Youth Choir Youth Choir is a gather of Sunday School children under the direction of Peg Mastin. Children in grades 3-6 are welcome to participate each Sunday in Youth Choir. Practice is held at the beginning of Sunday School.	Cherub Choir Cherub Choir is for children in pre-school through grade 2 who learn to sing their faith in fun-filled ways. Practice is held at the beginning of Sunday School.