Rusk CRC Programs and Ministries

We have so many ways – for all ages! – to get involved at Rusk and grow in Christ! We believe strongly that it is important to regularly be worshiping God, sharing His Word with others, serving those around us, and enjoying fellowship together as a church family.

Youth Programs

Catechism  

  • 3rd – 8th grade, Ed. Building
  • 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Classes:3rd/4th: Joshua DeWitt 
  • 5th/6th: Pastor Mark Neymeiyer
  • 7th/8th: Al Steenwyk
  • Schedule: September – May

Cadets

  • 3rd – 8th grade boys
  • 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
  • Leader: Josh Schreiber
  • Schedule: September – May

GEMS

  • 3rd – 8th grade girls
  • 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
  • Leader: Glenda Neymeiyer
  • Schedule: September – April

Tweeners

  • 6th – 8th grade
  • 1st Saturday of the month, 6:00 – 9:00
  • Leaders: Josh & Jessica DeWitt, Roger & Karen Headley
  • Schedule: September – May

Youth Group

  • 9th – 12th grade
  • 2nd and 4th Sundays, 6:30 – 8:30
  • Leaders: Ty & Michelle VanEerden
  • Schedule: September – April 27

Adult Programs

Cottage Groups

Cottage Groups are made up with 4 couples or singles in a group to study God’s Word. All are welcome. The group stays together for 2 years. Come and join us for Spiritual growth, great fellowship, and good food. Each group meets together 1 Sunday night a month, the schedule is made by each individual Cottage Group.

  • Schedules determined by each group
  • Coordinators: Randy & Diane Klunder

Life with Littles

This is a new group for any moms with littles to get together to fellowship and encourage each other through motherhood. This is not necessarily a Bible study, but it is our hope as we chase our kids together that there will be pockets of time to talk about motherhood in a biblical sense.

  • 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
  • Leader: Laura Lubbers
  • Begins: September

Men’s Bible Study (Saturday)

  • 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 7:30 AM 
  • Breakfast at 7:15
  • Leader: Kevin Knott
  • Begins: September

Men’s Bible Study (Thursday)

  • Thursdays, 9:00 AM
  • Leader: Pastor Mark
  • Begins: September

Time Out Women’s Bible Study

All women are welcome. They will continue their study of the Book of Joshua.

  • 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1:30 PM
  • Leader: Barb Buist
  • Begins: September

Young Couples

This year the Young Couples Group will be focusing on parenting!

  • 1st Friday of the month, 6:30 PM
  • Leaders: Andy & Julie DeGroot, Josh & Carmen Schreiber
  • Begins: October

Other Ministries

Vacation Bible School

Each June for four weekday mornings (Monday – Thursday from 9 – 12 p.m.), we host a VBS that is tons of fun! There are great songs, games, snacks, and crafts. Children ages 4 through the completion of 6th grade are welcome to join us! It’s a fantastic way to learn about Jesus and have a great time with other kids too. Plus, there is a huge finale Thursday evening that the entire family is invited to! For the finale, the kids share the songs and truths they learned throughout the week, there’s a free meal (for all who come!), and so much more! (In the last few years, we have had the Critter Barn join us with all their furry friends!) For more information about our super fun VBS, click here!

Eagle’s Wings / Iglesia Alas de Aguilas

We partner with a church in Allendale called Eagle’s Wings. It’s a wonderful place for those who speak Spanish to hear the Word of God. They also host an ESL program that Rusk members participate in. Learn more by visiting its website!

And more!

Our members are also involved in various local ministries such as Love I.N.C., Parkview Adult Foster Care Home, Barnabas Ministries, Right to Life, and the Family Life Center.