“We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us — and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.” (I John 3:16)
Third Reformed Church has various ministries that encourage congregational members to nurture their faith with God and to develop the body of Christ in the fellowship of a smaller group.
Wednesday Morning Men's Groups
Sunrise Saints: 6:30 AM over breakfast in the fellowship hall. A study of a variety of books on Christian beliefs and practices. Begins the new year on Wednesday, January 4.
Men’s Bible Study: 6:15 AM in the Conference Room. A Bible study with many issues and topics of discussion.
Play Group
Meets in the Fellowship Hall on Monday mornings for coffee beginning at 9:30 A.M. Children are encouraged to be a part of the gathering and they play in the fellowship hall while the Moms have time for discussion or a particular program.
Women's Ministries
The purpose of WMTR is to unite all women of the church in a fellowship of worship, education, and service so that there may be a deepening of spiritual life, a developing of concern for both the spiritual and physical welfare of the women of the church and an increased devotion to the cause of local and world missions.
Community Life
20 and 30’s Adults:
Fellowship activites are scheduled throughout the year.
40’s and 50’s Adults:
Fellowship activites are scheduled throughout the year.
Young Hearts: (meeting of the Retirees at Third Church)
WHO: This group is open to any member or friend of Third who is "retired" or consider themselves "retired."
WHEN: The group meets usually 5 times a year on the 4th Thursday of April, May, June, and October, and on the 1st Thursdday of December in the Fellowship Hall.
PURPOSE: The time together includes shared Christian fellowship around a delicious meal, and followed by an informational and mind stretching program presented by members of Third or Holland community members. The cost is approximately $4.00
PROJECT: For about twenty years, this groups has collected used US and foreign postage stamps from church members. The proceeds provide resources for Wycliffe personnel and their families who need help in unplanned and unbudgeted situations.
RESERVATIONS: To make a reservation call the church office by Monday before the meeting at 392-1459, or if you have questions contact Bill Unzicker, Calling Pastor, or Dee Bechtel, Coordination of Congregational Care.
Other Events in the Year:
Winter Retreat in March: The church has an inter-generational retreat in March in northern Michigan.
Pig Roast with St. Francis Catholic Church the Wednesday evening before Labor Day.
Church Picnic the first Sunday after Labor Day.
Pizza Lunch the third Sunday of each month in the Fellowship Hall following the 11:00 AM worship.
What’s for Dinner? Members of the congregation sign-up for a dinner at a congregational member’s home on a Friday evening four times a year.
The Parish System
Each family of the church is placed in a parish based on location of home residence. A parish elder organizes the parish and provides care for each family and each family for each other.
Stephen Ministry
Members of the congregation are trained as caregivers through a national church-based program and are assigned to members of the congregation in need of a confidential trusting relationship.
