"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only
the Gospel of God but our lives as well (I Thess. 2:8). . ."

Starting in 5^th Grade at Calvin Church we provide classes after the morning service from 11:30 until 12:15, September through May. These classes offer our young people the opportunity to grow in their relationship with Christ as they learn about the Bible, church history, and of the teachings of the Christian Reformed Church through the use of the "Walk With Me" program published by Faith Alive. The high school students study the Heidelberg Catechism, exploring Reformed interpretations of the Bible and its teachings on sin, salvation, and service. These classes are taught by Calvin Church members and the pastors in supportive and nurturing environments.

Calvin Youth Group (CYG) is a place young people can come to be accepted as they are, to develop relationships with other young people, to be discipled by caring adults, and to be challenged to activities for recreation, service, fundraising, or devotion. These activities are scheduled to occur no less than twice a month and are open to visitors.

If you are interested in learning more, email Char Bulthuis, Pastor of Youth and Education at calvinyouthline@calvincrc.org

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The 78ers is made up of Calvin Church's 7th and 8th youth and meets monthly for times of fun, fellowship, or service. Like the high school youth group, the middle school youth group is directed by Char Bulthuis through the leadership of caring adult Calvin Church members and is open to visitors and friends. Please contact Char if you want to know more about this program. Email address is calvinyouthline@calvincrc.org

The GEMS program of Calvin church is for girls in grades 2-6, both from the church and neighborhood. It meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday's of the month during the school year, from 7:00-8:30pm The purpose of the GEMS ministry is to bring girls into a living relationship with Jesus Christ. Through interaction in both small, age-appropriate groups, or together as a large group, the girls discover and study what God's Word says to us. They learn about God's world, how to use their gifts for being God's servants, and grow both personally and spiritually. There is one large Christian service project each year, which the girls always enjoy. It is a "hands on" experience, which helps the girls show God's love to others, and also teaches the importance of serving God and imitating his love. Girls are encouraged to bring friends to any meeting. New members or visitors are always welcomed!

The Cadets is a ministry to boys in grades 2-6 and is open to youth in our church and our neighborhood. It meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from September through May from 7:00-8:30 pm. The purpose of Cadets is to challenge boys to "live for Jesus" in service to the Kingdom of God. The boys will participate in devotional time, projects, and activities. For more information, email Char at calvinyouthline@calvincrc.org