Children are our future, they are very impressionable, they have great faith, and we are exhorted in the Word to train them up in the ways of the Lord. We believe our Sunday School stands alongside theparents to support them and reinforce that training.
Our prayer time with the children is designed to reach to the Lord for external needs and internal growth.
And finally, we want to provide a fun, safe, and uplifting environment for our children to develop relationships with each other.
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matt. 19:14
Nursery is provided during the entire Sunday morning worship service for infants and toddlers.
There is also a private room for nursing mothers and a quiet room for sleepers.
Toddlers are moved from Nursery into Sunday School at age 3 if they are ready to transition.
Sunday School meets during Sunday morning service. Children are dismissed to their classrooms after praise and worship.
We at River of God Church believe that children are a valuable and vital part of the body of Christ. Our Sunday School ministry includes worship, teaching, exhortation, prayer, and fellowship. We want our children to learn how to express their love for God in worship.
Our desire through teaching is to instill in our children a foundational understanding of God’s character and His plan for their lives as revealed through the Word of God. Exhortation through the godly relationship between the teachers and their students provides another avenue for the Holy Spirit to grow them up.
This is ministry for fifth and six graders. Mrs. Nelson leads the group teaching them bible foundations. The young people learn bible literacy through study and games.
7th -12th grades meet on Wednesday nights at ROG from 6:30 – 8:00
GAP brings together 7th – 12th-grade students for pizza, games, worship, and ministry time. GAP happens monthly from 5:30 – 9:00 pm at River of God Church.
Youth are also encouraged to help in Sunday School, serve on the worship team, and volunteer as Counselors-In-Training or Freedom Fighters at Kids Camp.
UPstream allows young adults with each other and grow in Christ
We offer a group for college students and young adults. The group allows young adults to fellowship with each other and grow in Christ.
Contact Randy Vruggink (616) 450-8797
Ladies in Fellowship Together (Lift). New for 2024 – LIFT Home Groups occur twice a month for ladies aged 18 and above. Both meetings occur from 7-9 pm and offer drop-in flexibility. On the 2nd Thursday of every month, we gather at Barb’s home in Hudsonville. Similarly, on the 4th Thursday of each month, we meet at Dawn’s home in Zeeland. Join us as we create meaningful connections and grow together in the nurturing environment.
Men meet on Saturday mornings at River of God church for a time of food, fellowship, and prayer. Once a month the men will gather with men from another church.
For more information, please check out our calendar of events or contact Randy Vruggink for current info. (616) 450-8797 or email.
4607 68th Street
P.O. Box 356
Byron Center, MI 49315
616-531-2582
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