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Deacon's Mission Statement
    The mission of the deacons of The Christian Reformed Church of Pease is to inspire faithful stewardship in the members of the congregation. The deacons will be merciful and compassionate as they worship God with offerings of time, wealth and ability and minister to rich and poor alike, both within and outside the church. The work of the deacons includes collection and distribution of offerings. They must weigh the needs of causes and use the church's resources discerningly.
We challenge, encourage and pray for each other as we reach out in Christ's love through the Spirit's power to the honor and glory of God.

Elders' Mission Statement
    The mission of the Elders of the Christian Reformed Church of Pease is to inspire and encourage the members in their walk with God. We will be merciful and compassionate as we worship God with offerings of time and ability, we minister to people both from within and outside of the church. The work of the elders includes shepherding the church of Christ. We do this by faithfully visiting and encouraging the members.
     We challenge, encourage and pray for each other as we reach out in Christ's love through the Spirit's power to the honor and glory of God.

Sunday School

We have a church school program beginning with three-year olds through high school. Materials are interesting for children and challenging for teenagers with topics they can relate to. We meet for 26 weeks starting in September and ending around Easter time. You are invited to join us from 9:00-9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning followed by our worship service. If there are any questions, please contact the Church Office at 320-369-4228..   Back to Top

Children's Worship Center
Children, ages three through seven, begin the worship service in the sanctuary with their parents. At some point during the order of worship, they are invited to come forward for a children's message. At the conclusion, they are dismissed to the Worship Center. Greeters and worship leaders meet the children in the narthex and they separate into two settings based on their age. Three and four year old children meet together in the Little Lambs and ages five through seven meet in the Worship Center in another room. The Worship Centers provide an appropriate setting for children to praise and worship God through participation. Just as in adult worship a liturgy is followed: We approach God (the greeting and songs of praise), We proclaim God's Word (telling the story with figures and manipulatives), respond to God's Word, we give thanks (reading from the Bible and prayers of thanksgiving), and we go in God's name (closing song and benediction). The children are dismissed individually to their parents at the end of the service. Contact Lorraine Veurink at 320-982-1509 with questions or to set up a time for orientation to the worship center if your children plan to attend regularly.
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Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week long program held the third week in July for children from 3 years old through 5th grade. We learn about God's love through stories, crafts and different activities. It is a fun time for everyone involved. Back to Top

Video Library
Our video library contains videos for all ages. There are videos of Bible stories, movies the entire family can enjoy, videos that can be used for Bible story groups, and many more types of movies. The "Veggie Tales" videos are the most popular with the younger children. Videos can be checked out after the Sunday morning service at no charge and should be returned the following Sunday, if possible. Contact person is Elaine Kuperus.   Back to Top

Library
The library offers a variety of both fiction and nonfiction books for readers of all ages. The library hosts a collection of books that can aid in spiritual growth and knowledge as well as provide a source of quality reading materials for entertainment. The children's collection includes books based on familiar Bible stories, as well as favorites like The Little House on the Prairie series. The teenage collection includes many popular series such as Christy and Wally McDoogle. Adults can find books about prayer, child discipline, etc. or pick up an interesting historical fiction or mystery book. The adult collection includes books by well-known authors such as James Dobson, Josh McDowell, Charles Swindoll, Lori Wick and Francine Rivers. Contact person is Carol Van Someren.   Back to Top

Praise Team
Praise Team is made up of 3 people who help lead the congregation in worship through song and Scripture readings. It involves a practice before church on the morning the praise team leads. Contact Shelly Ash at 320-983-2641.
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Choir
Choir members gather to sing for special occasions. Members practice together during the weeks prior to the Sunday church service performance. All are welcome. Contact person is Barb Bekius at 763-389-2807.   Back to Top

POD Youth Group
The POD is comprised of youth in grades 9 - 12. The majority of the group are members of the Pease Church but we welcome any high school student who would like to join us.
Activities that POD members are involved in are:
· Lessons and business meetings which are held twice a month
· Service projects which include delivering cheer baskets at Christmas, volunteering at the nursing home, and reaching out to people in our community.
· Fun nights

Jr. High Youth Group
The Junior High Youth Group is a great group for 7th and 8th graders. The group meets every other week throughout the winter months starting in October. Activities include Bible studies, fun nights and outings, and service projects. Contact Joel and Pamela Ruis at 320-983-3505 for meeting times and questions.
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Boys and Girls Club
This is for 2nd grade through 6th grade. They meet twice a month during the winter for singing, Bible lessons and crafts. They also have fun activities planned throughout the year. Meeting dates will be listed. Contact people are Curt and Sharon Hanenburg at 320-369-4534.
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Men's Study Group
Men are invited and encouraged to attend the Men's Study Group. Men gather on the first and third Wednesday nights each month from September through May at 7:00pm. Discussions are relaxed and do not depend on attendance at every meeting. All men are welcome. Contact Bill DeKraker at 763-389-8107. Back to Top

Coffee Break
Coffee Break, an interfaith Bible study, invites area women to attend evening meetings every Thursday night September to May. It is designed to help those who do not know a lot about the Bible and to challenge those who have studied it for years. Women from any denomination or those who have no church background are welcome. Come and meet new friends and discover what the Bible has to say for your life. Free nursery care is provided for 0-2 years old and Story Hour is available for ages 3-5. Contact Shirley Geurkink at 320-369-4217 or Ruth Ann Kragt at 320-983-2061. Back to Top

Mission Society
Mission Society is a group of women who meet twice a month on Monday afternoons during the winter months. At the meetings they open with prayer, sing songs and have a Bible lesson. A business meeting and fellowship follow. On special meeting days, Mission Society visits shut-ins or presents a program at the Elim Home. At Christmas time they have a special program for the widows and single women of the church and community followed by a luncheon. Mission Society has a few money making projects which are used to help support missions and the Back to God Hour ministry. Contact person is Norma Hanenburg at 320-369-4269.
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Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid meets every other Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room from September through May. There is a one-hour Bible Study, which is presently led by John Ruis.A business meeting is followed by a time of fellowship over a cup of coffee. Instead of having the usual bake sale in the fall as a fund-raiser, each member is assessed $15. This is not to be confused with the $15 per member dues, which are to be paid in January. The free-will offering collected at each meeting is used for a gift for Danny Roelofs, for CRWRC, or other mission causes at Christmas time. Ladies, please consider joining the group. Contact person is Joyce Kiel at 320-369-4177.   Back to Top

Beth Moore Bible Study
This Bible Study for women meets every Monday night from Sept. to March. It is an in-depth Bible study that encourages women to spend time in God's Word each day. Then, during the Monday night meeting, the women break into small groups where they are able to discuss the book and their "homework" from the past week. They are also able to share personal prayer requests in a safe environment within their small group. Following this time of discussion and prayer, the women join together again to watch the Bible Study's video in preparation for the following week's study. Contact Myra Minks at 763-389-1539.  Back to Top

Hope Builders
HopeBuilders meets the first Thursday of every month. Anyone from the community is invited. We are there to help single parents or couples struggling with financial problems, joblessness or any other problems they bring. We furnish a nice supper for the family and provide a nursery for the little ones. We help the school aged children with their homework if needed, have a short Bible study and a fun time for all the children. For the adults, we have support groups, speakers and materials to help them. This group is a project of volunteers from Pease and Bethel (Princeton, MN.) Christian Reformed Churches. Contact person is Lois Hanenburg at 320-369-4334.   Back to Top

Bread for Life
The Pease church, in conjunction with area farmers and businesses and other CRC churches use donated land to raise crops which are sold and the profits used to support the Food Resource Bank. The Food Resource Bank is an international humanitarian effort to provide ways for people to become more self reliant in providing their basic necessities of life. It might be through showing them how to plant, fertilize, and water a garden or helping them drill a well for a clean water supply. All donations, discounts, and volunteer work go to make this program more profitable. Contact people are Alan Byker at 320-369-4348, Don Kiel at 320-369-4244, or Kevin Santema at 320-369-4590.    Back to Top