Sunday School
Sunday, 9:30-10:30, September through April

Sunday school is offered for all youth, Junior High (grades 6th-8th) and Senior High (grades 9th-12th).

The Junior High class follows the "...Walk With Me" curriculum, a three-year rotation of Bible stories that incorporates a combination of video, drama, weekly readings, storytelling or other means to help the youth learn application as they are learning the Word.

The Senior High class uses a variety of curriculum by current authors to engage the Word at a level that challenges them to live and apply God's Word in their own life and actions.


'1-in-All'     Senior High Youth     grades 9th-12th
Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm, September through May

Youth gather each week for discussion, service, social justice activities and fellowship. Some events or activities occur at alternate times, so please check the church calendar for specific dates. In addition to the weekly meetings, monthly service and monthly social activities, youth also participate in a Work Mission trip each summer.  Past mission projects have included work in the Appalachian Mountains, a work project on a senior's home in south Lansing,  a 10-day mission trip to Honduras, and home renovation/ramp construction for a family in Calumet, MI.  The trip for 2011 will be to Sharp Park Campgrounds near Middleville, MI. Youth also plan and lead worship for Youth Sunday as a service offering to the congregation each spring.   To see pictures of the youth group's recent fundraiser - click below.
  

Currently, our Youth Sponsors are Janet Van Wieren and Dave and Sue Feenstra.

All youth are invited and welcome to participate in Youth Group.

Our Mission Statement: We will focus on bringing the youth of our church and community to opportunities for Spiritual Growth; Social fellowship times; Serving the church and the community; Sharing the Gospel with the unchurched; and we’ll Shine as we worship God together.


'3-N-1'    Junior High Youth    grades 6th-8th
Wednesday, 6:15-7:30pm, September through May


These youth also gather for discussion, service, and fellowship.  Most of their events are from 6:15-7:30, although some may begin at 5:30pm.  Once again, monthly service and monthly social activities are a part of the schedule. Junior High youth also participate in the spring Youth Sunday worship service.  Included on the Junior High youth  calendar is a Winter Camp (indoor camping!) in Holland, Michigan, and a summer Work Mission weekend trip. Recent trips have been to Chicago, where they served with Christ's Vineyard Church in various work projects. In 2009, they went to Cleveland, Ohio to work with Nehemiah Mission.  This year they are returning to Chicago.

Currently, our Youth Sponsors are Chris and Sarah Yount and Amy Riekse. 

All youth are invited and welcome to join in Youth Group.

 

 

 

 

 

Praise Team
Monday Rehearsal, 6:45;  Sunday Rehearsal, 10:25;  Sunday Service, 11:00

Our Praise Team is open to singers and instrumentalists who are in high school or older. This group rehearses weekly on Monday nights, and again on Sunday mornings to prepare to lead the music in our 11:00 service. Those interested in Praise Team should contact our Director of Music & Dance Ministries, Abbie Matthews at abbie@icrclansing.org.

Choir
Wednesday Rehearsal, 8:00;  Sunday Service 8:30 (1-2 per month)

The Choir at ICRC is open to all singers from high school age to senior citizens. This group sings from the Fall to the Spring, once or twice per month for our 8:30 services. Rehearsals are held during the year on Wednesday nights. Those interested in Choir should contact our Choir Director, Karla Ter Haar or Abbie Matthews (abbie@icrclansing.org).

Jr. High Musicians

Once a child has graduated from the Kids’ Praise Team, he or she must wait until high school if interested in the Praise Team. Not to worry! For those younger musicians (singers or instrumentalists) who would like to continue to be involved with our music program, we provide many solo and ensemble opportunities at our 8:30 and 11:00 services throughout the year. To get involved, please contact our Director of Music & Dance Ministries, Abbie Matthews at (abbie@icrclansing.org).

Instrumental Choir

The Instrumental Choir at ICRC provides opportunities for those with instrumental musical abilities (woodwinds, brass, etc.) to participate in a variety of solos and ensembles. This group participates monthly in our 8:30 and 11:00 services. For more information, please contact the Instrumental Choir Director, Carol Carlson or Abbie Matthews (abbie@icrclansing.org).

Special Music Opportunities

Not sure that you want to commit to a group, but you have musical gifts you’d like to share? There are plenty of opportunities for special solos, and ensembles (vocal or instrumental) to be presented at our worship services, so please contact our Director of Music & Dance Ministries, Abbie Matthews at abbie@icrclansing.org if this is an area where you would like to get involved. 

Drama Ministry

Our Drama Ministry is open to all those who enjoy acting, readers’ theater, set design, lighting, and props. This group is often called upon by the Worship Planning Team to provide a short skit, or a Readers’ Theater for special services, or as an introduction to a sermon series. Examples of programs this group has participated in include skits for sermon series such as “What Not to Wear,” and “Myth Busters,” and Readers’ Theater for Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve services. If you are interested in being a part of this drama ministry, please contact Sally Folkringa (office@icrclansing.org), or Karla Ter Haar. 

Sacred Dance

The Sacred Dance ministry at ICRC is open to dancers of all ages. Dances are presented at our 11:00 services, and other special events. Practices are held weekly for several months before each dance will be presented. This program involves full body movements, and some more complicated dance steps. Rehearsals involve dance practice, with an emphasis on fellowship and spiritual growth.  To learn more, please contact our Director of Music & Dance Ministries, Abbie Matthews at abbie@icrclansing.org.