adult ministries

Harderwyk Ministries invites everyone to be found in Jesus by gathering regularly and building trusting relationships with one another, formed by reading the Scripture and praying together, and following Jesus through serving others and sharing what we have received from Him. Join us as we grow together.

community night groups

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  • Wednesdays
    6:00 to 7:30 pm
    Music Room

    A small group of adults of all ages gather for conversations around a book or video series. We meet sporadically during the Community Night season.

    Class Schedule
    This class is taking a break during the Practicing the Way Course.

  • Wednesdays
    6:00 to 7:30 pm
    Harderwyk Library

    The Discover Your Bible series inspires readers to discover together what the Bible says and means. Participants dive into the text using questions that spark meaningful conversation and personalized application. Every lesson is designed to be a framework that guides groups on a unique and transformative journey. 

    Class Schedule

    Facilitator: Janis Persenaire

  • Wednesdays
    6:00 to 7:30 pm
    Room 21

    We are a diverse group of women - some mothers, some not; some working outside the home, some not; some married, some not. What unites us is our desire to take a break in our week, gather together for fellowship, studying the Bible, prayer, and supporting one another. Come and join us if you’re looking for a group of women who are authentic, genuine, kind, and supportive!

    Class Schedule

    Group Facilitator: Andrea Campo
    Women's Ministry Coordinator: April Kiekintveld

  • Two-thousand years ago, Jesus invited his first disciples to “Come and Follow me.” But what does it mean to follow Jesus today in our busy, digitally distracted and increasingly secular world? What would it look like to center and organize our lives more intentionally in and around Jesus Christ? Is this even possible today?

    Absolutely.

    This is why we are running the Practicing the Way Course this Fall. The Practicing the Way Course features eight sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. The Course is the on-ramp to the Spiritual Practices with the encouragement of others in community.

    We will provide each participant with a printed copy of the Companion Guide.

    Ordering the “Practicing the Way”book by John Mark Comer is recommended (limited copies available from church).

    Whether you are eager or just curious this course is for you.

    Class Schedule

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    Facilitators:
    Pastor JB
    Pastor Darwin
    Pastor Bill
    Pastor Aaron

support groups

  • Healing from loss is a journey

    Everyone experiences grief differently

    There’s no “right way” to grieve

    Feeling angry or full of regret? Are you depressed and wondering how to heal? Do you walk around in a mental fog? All this is normal. And while your grief journey is unique, you’ll find many grieving people are facing the same struggles. And others who’ve gone before you can help.

    Grief cannot be rushed

    You may wish you could bypass the difficult emotions or push down the pain. Or maybe others are pressuring you to “get up and move on.” But healing from grief and loss requires you to go through your grief. We have resources that can help you find relief and stability.

    Finding support is crucial

    Grief is a journey that shouldn’t be traveled alone. You may feel like no one understands and be tempted to isolate, but as counselor David Bueno Martin says, “Healing happens in the context of finding others who can help you.” A GriefShare group is a safe place to find support.

    Class Schedule

    Facilitator Mary Dewitt

community building

  • Third Mondays of the Month
    4:00 pm
    Church Library

    Join us for an engaging hour delving into the heart of a book, with a different member leading the discussion each month.  Titles are solicited each spring for the next year’s list and selected by popular vote each May; they include both fiction and nonfiction, Christian and secular.  The list for the 2024-25 titles is in the library by the check-out shelf.  Readers occasionally contribute snacks.

    2024-2025 Book Club Reading List

    Schedule

    Facilitators: Mary Lynn Lindner and Deb Whitbeck

  • We are a fun loving, welcoming group of 60+ers who love to Get Together around food and fun.  Sometimes we plan activities and sometimes we just enjoy food.  Sometimes we are outside and sometimes we are inside.  Our group is informal and loves to meet new folks. 

    Schedule

    Leader: Christine MacDonald

  • The Harderwyk Community Garden is an excellent space to grow flowers and produce while getting to know our neighbors.

    The Garden is located East of the Anchor Building and Pavilion.

    Contact Drew Timmer with questions or to reserve your plots.

  • Invite a friend to play pickleball on our indoor court in the Anchor building. Contact Carol Smith (616-510-7749) with any questions. 

    Schedule

women’s groups

  • Two different opportunities to pray for our children during the school year.

    College & Career Group
    Mondays at 9 am

    Grandma Group
    Mondays at 10:10 am

    Schedule
    Leader: Lisa Duckworth

  • Two different groups gather during the school year to study different video/book studies.

    Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am
    We are a group of genuine, loving women who are welcoming. We share our lives, support each other in prayer, and seek to intimately know Christ and deepen our relationship with Him. We would love to have others join us! 

    Class Schedule
    Facilitator: Kelly Romans

    Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
    We are a diverse group of women - some mothers, some not; some working outside the home, some not; some married, some not. What unites us is our desire to take a break in our week, gather together for fellowship, studying the Bible, prayer, and supporting one another. Come and join us if you’re looking for a group of women who are authentic, genuine, kind, and supportive!

    Class Schedule
    Facilitator: Andrea Campo

  • Gather for a variety of community building events such as community service projects, axe throwing, bunko, porch pot making, and cookie decorating.

    Schedule

    Women's Ministry Coordinator: April Kiekintveld

    Harderwyk Women's Ministry Facebook Group

  • Kickboxing currently meets on the second Thursday of the month from 7 to 8pm in the Great Room of the Red Brick Building. The class is open to women only. FREE!

    Instructor: Carrie Postma

    Schedule

    Cardio Kickboxing Facebook Group

Men’s Groups

  • 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month
    7:00 - 9:00 am
    Russ' northside (210 N River Ave)

    "So what did you underline in this chapter?"  That starts the conversation over breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7 am at Russ's Northside.  We'll keep a chair open at the table for you - join the conversation or just listen - but come ready to get to know some other men and "join us on the journey of being found in, formed by and following Jesus Christ."

    Schedule

    Facilitator: Pastor Bill

  • Pick up a game of basketball in the Anchor Gym on Wednesdays at 8 pm. All men ages 16 years or older are welcome to play.

    Questions? Contact april@harderwyk.com

    Schedule

music groups

  • The Walk-Up Choir, directed by Justin Rito, participates in some of the 9 am Celebration worship services. Rehearsals will be the week before and the morning before the group participates in Sunday worship. All are welcome to join as your schedule allows.

    Schedule

    Celebration Music Director: Justin Rito

  • The Bell Choir, directed by Justin Rito, participates in some of the 9 am Celebration worship services. Rehearsals on most Sunday mornings from 10:45 to 11:30am in the Music Room. All are welcome to join and learn how to play handbells.

    Rehearsal Schedule

    Celebration Music Director: Justin Rito

  • Watershed Worship Arts is a team that works together, each bringing their time and talents to honor God with authentic worship, and at the same time blessing the church with the gift of song. We want to love and lead our people in life-changing worship, and we want to esteem God’s name with our whole being. This is our goal each weekend.
     
    Primarily, this is done through serving the church with voice, drums, bass, electric guitar, keys, and modeling expressive postures of worship through contemporary song. Whatever your gift is, we want to see people use these to give God all the glory.

    We know that God designed music as a powerful language to speak to and connect with people deeply. Through worship songs, we interact with the power and presence of a Living God. Sometimes people meet Jesus for the first time through our worship songs, or perhaps follow him closer, experience His presence in unique ways, or understand the Scriptures better and change their life by living out their faith.
     
    We get to play a unique role in this each weekend when we serve! We aim to give God or best. Being part of the team is a commitment to spending time learning the music, sharpening your skills, learning new abilities, coming to rehearsals, working on building community with others, and bringing your best at our gatherings – all a humble response to what He’s done for us. Sundays aren’t just a church service, but a time to center our hearts and focus on God, His story, and how He’s working in each of us today.
     
    We understand it takes a lot of work—but it’s also a lot of fun! No matter where you are on your journey of faith, we have a place for you. You might even be new to the whole “church” thing and that’s okay! We’re glad you’re here and we’re excited to see you considering blessing Watershed with your time and talents.
     
    If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further,  let’s get in touch!

    Watershed Music Director:
    Drew Timmer

  • Fusion Worship Director: Sarah Stryd

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