Coffee Connection
and Continental Breakfast
9:30-10AM
Sunday Celebration
10:00 AM
Exploration Station
Age 3-5 10-11AM
Treasure Isle
K-5th 10-11AM
Jr high bible study
11:11am
Sr high bible study
11:11am
Site Map
and Continental Breakfast
9:30-10AM
Sunday Celebration
10:00 AM
Exploration Station
Age 3-5 10-11AM
Treasure Isle
K-5th 10-11AM
Jr high bible study
11:11am
Sr high bible study
11:11am
Site Map
Pastor Steve Brouwer
 I was born and raised in western Michigan where I graduated from Hudsonville Public School years ago. Although I did work for D.H.I.A. and I was a summer camp counselor (CHR) and Jr. & Sr. High intern in churches, I did eventually become a graduate (BA) of Northwestern College in Orange City,IA and Fuller Theological Seminary (M. Div.) in Pasadena, CA. In Sacramento, I had the privilege of being a hospital chaplain (Sutter Memorial - CPE), as well as being on staff at a couple of churches over 7.5 years as a Youth Director (Christ Community Church) and Director of Congregational Life (Crossroads Community Church). About a decade ago, we moved back to the mid-west to serve a church as an Associate Pastor in Chicago, IL (First Reformed Church of South Holland). 3.5 years later we accepted the call to become the Founding Pastor of Rejoice! Community Church.My wife, Brenda, & I have been married almost 20 years. We have lived in Le Mars and been in mission with Rejoice! since March, 2000. We have three children, Emily, Olivia, Trevor and a dog named Sophie. I enjoy NASCAR, the NFL, the CUBS, reading, go on walks, biking, golfing, fishing, bus driving, and traveling with our family. Like my wife, I love being a part of a church that can multiply Christ’s body, as well as be a transforming agent in people's lives and have a major impact in transforming a community eternally! |
Worship and Creative Arts Leader
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Sandi Bolton, Business Administrator
 live in Le Mars and have been a part of Rejoice church for a few years. I officially joined in the fall of 2007. I have two daughters and sons-in-law, Dacia and Kevin Bates, Carissa and Matt Lewis, and three beautiful grandchildren, Kirsten, Draeden, and Kahra Lewis. My hobbies include sewing, reading, and having fun with my grand kids while they are young enough to still think I’m cool! I love my job with Rejoice! I graduated from Western Iowa Tech in 2003 with a degree as Microcomputer Specialist. It is very fulfilling for me in my spiritual growth to be able to work with the people at Rejoice helping others.
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Mary McQuillen, Office Administrator
 I grew up in Orange City and moved to Sioux City following high school graduation. While living in Sioux City I met my husband, Pat, and we became actively involved in church ministry. Church has always been a big part of my life whether as a youth group leader, Sunday morning children's ministry, as a volunteer in multiple areas or singing on a praise team. My husband, Pat, and I have 2 children, Emma & Olivia. We moved to LeMars in 2001 and have been part of Rejoice! since 2005. I became the Office Administrator in July 2006 and find it exciting to be in the middle of all areas/ministries! My spare time is filled with family/friends, reading, coffee outings, Okoboji time, jamming with 'The Band' and/or singing with the praise team. |
Volunteer Staff / Ministry Leaders
Brenda Brouwer, First Discoveries (Nursery) (Birth-2 years)
(Exploration Station (Ages 3-Preschool / TK)
childrenmin.rejoicec@hotmail.com
 I grew up in southwestern Minnesota and graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City with majors in Christian Education and Business Administration. I have worked with youth, children, and adults in various churches over the past 20 years in Sacramento, CA, South Holland, IL, and now in Le Mars, IA. In April 2000 I came to Rejoice! with husband, Steve. We have three children, Emily, Olivia, and Trevor, and I also work as a Teacher's Aide at a local elementary school. It is exciting to see kids give their life to Jesus and grow in their faith and also to see adults who are excited about kids and are growing in their faith, too! |
Pam Reeves and Lisa Scheitler, Treasure Isle (K-5th Grade)
 Pam Reeves (Treasure Isle)"I've grown up under the teachings of Jesus since I was born, but I developed a passion for Him in my thirties. The same power that raised Christ form the dead dwells in me. I am earnestly trying to walk the walk He has for me. My hands are His hands by faith." Pam and her husband, Gene, reside in the LeMars area and she has been a Kindergarten teach at Clark Elementary for over 20 years. Lisa Scheitler (Treasure Isle) "I was raised unchurched. I knew of God & had a few childhood experiences of Sunday School and VBS at times.....It was in high school that I was watching TV one night and ended up watching the Billy Graham show all alone in my bedroom. I was 17, heard the message and decided I wanted Jesus in my life and accepted him into my life....It is my calling to help minister in an artful way to kids - God has placed this desire in my heart in a very big way. All of my artistic focus is on the Lord and what I can do to bring His word to kids in an artful, truthful & creative way." Lisa, along with her husband, Mark, and 2 sons, lives in LeMars and is an artist. |
Tim DeBoer, Youth Spiritual Formation Leader
 I was born and raised on a farm in the Le Mars, Iowa area and was a member of the First Reformed Church in Ireton, Iowa from an early age. I attended Le Mars Community High School, Westmar College and Western Iowa Tech. I am currently the Sales Engineer for Vande Berg Scales in Sioux Center, Iowa where I design production equipment and facilities for the food industry throughout the United States. I have four children and seven grandchildren scattered around the midwest. My hobbies include: photography, working out at the gym and traveling. Working with junior high age kids is a challenging very rewarding experience. |
Adult Spiritual Formation Leader
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