
MINISTRIES
How do we serve our local community?
​LifeTree Ministries that we operate:
Co-Ed Bible Study - Pastor Jeff Elzinga
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Wednesday nights at 6:30 until 7:30 PM. Reading and discussing each chapter as we read through the Bible, cover to cover. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM.
Crafting Events - Marianne Fredricks
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Seasonal crafts, fellowship, and fun. Open to the community to participate. Sign ups are on the church Facebook page and/or the Welcome Center board.
Food Pantry - Anne Veach
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Located near the south entry door (kitchen). This is for you or someone you know to use. If you are interested in helping fill the pantry, there are post-it notes on the pantry door indicating the pantry needs.
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Lydia’s Group - Christy Brifnek
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Woman’s group that meets every other Sunday directly after church to fellowship and counsel each other.
Ministry Crew - Tammy LaMadline
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Creating new and assisting existing LifeTree Ministries as well as community outreach.
Special Meals - Bunny Brown
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Preparing and delivering meals to those homebound (surgeries, quarantining, etc.), going through loss of a loved one, or just in need of a meal.
Sunday School - Katie Potter & Lynette Heinz
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Two classes divided by age group to learn age-appropriate Bible stories and studies about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Wednesday Night Dinners - Pastor Jeff Elzinga
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Providing a meal for youth group and co-ed Bible study. Volunteers are on a rotating schedule.
Youth Group - Dave and Brenda Lutz
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The youth group meet at the church on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm with dinner, snacks, and drinks provided.
Ministries we help/support in our community:
2nd Chance Farm (learn more here)
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Missionaries - Ken & Deanna Vanderwall (Liberty Missions)
give2givehope (learn more here)
Our church sponsors 5 year old Brithany and 11 year old Ailin in Honduras, plus giving gifts of cash on a regular basis for operations
Santos Ramos in Honduras
Ralph & Aleda Gilmore in Honduras
Alliance of Reformed Churches (learn more here)
Love In The Name of Christ (learn more here)
Coram Deo (learn more here)
Moriah Ministries @ GVSU (learn more here)
Jeremiah 29:11 World Mission Orphanage (learn more here)
Meet the Deacons: Lorrie Potter (lead), Mandy Schroeder (treasurer), Gordy Lesinski, George Merrill, Rob Bamberg, Carol King
Meet the Elders: Herm Tanis (lead), Randy Brinks, Mary Brittian, Tammy LaMadline, Roger Wood, Kim Proffitt
Meet the Pastor and wife: Jeffery Elzinga and Patty Elzinga
