Life Groups
Life Groups are a crucial component to life at MRC, where we:
Can be known and cared for,
Grow in our faith,
Serve others, and,
Have fun living life together.
"Being part of a Life Group has given me a chance to build life long friendships while deepening and strengthening my faith."
Larry Dykstra
"We love being part of a life group where we are able to share life as we study God's Word, fellowship together and pray for one another. We also enjoy sharing meals together and fun nights when our schedules allow."
Evan & Sheryl Grotenhuis
"I love doing life with my Life group. We care for each other, have fun together, and enjoy studying God's word."
Jo Kuiken
"We like attending our Life Group at MRC because it fills us and challenges us to grow in our faith and in turn helps us become a better witness to the lives we touch every day. It also gives us a close group of people to share our challenges and provide encouragement."
Mike & Jen Vermeer
Life Group Study Resources
Life Group study resources can be found in the library at MRC. Feel free to look through them at your leisure.
Right Now Media has thousands of study resources and is available to any person at MRC who has browsed to the website and signed up with their own person password. If you have any questions about how to download or use Right Now Media, feel free to contact the church office.
How to Join a Life Group
If you’d like to join a Life Group, check out the different options below. When you’re ready to join one, simply fill out the form at the bottom of the page and the Life Group leader will get in touch with you.
Life Group leaders: Alan and Jill Muilenburg
Meeting location: Rotating homes or church
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings
Children welcome
Meal group
Group full at 10 people
Group members: Alan and Jill Muilenburg, Loren and Melissa Dykstra, Bryan and Kelly Van Gelder, Kevin and Kim Van Klompenburg
Life Group leaders: Mark and Priscilla Jansma
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings - 6:30 pm
Adults only
Food to be determined by group
Group full at 8 people - FULL
Group members: Mark and Priscilla Jansma, Glen and Julie Leusink, Ray and Lori Van Gorp, Ken and Jan Budden
Life Group leaders: Michael and Carrie Vander Schaaf
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings
Children welcome
Snacks only group
Group full at 10 people
Group members: Michael and Carrie Vander Schaaf, Lorn and Jessica Wielenga
Life Group leaders: Brock and Carissa Jensen
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings
Children welcome
Meal group
Group full at 8 people - FULL
Group members: Brock and Carissa Jensen, Dan and Tanya Venema, Jon and Rachel Eveland, Mike and Jamie Kamerman
Life Group leaders: Steve and Julie Vis
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 3rd Sunday - 5:30 pm
Children welcome
Meal group
Group full at 10 people - FULL
Group members: Steve and Julie Vis, Barb and Rob Van Horn, John and Denise Vander Stelt, Rog and Rachel Brunsting, Brian and Kim Oolman
Life Group leaders: Greg and Laura Haverdink
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: Every two weeks, Saturday evening or Sunday noon
Adults only
Meal group
Group full at 8 people - FULL
Group members: Greg and Laura Haverdink, Lyle and Darla Fischer, Larry Dykstra, Bonnie Wolf, Todd Smits
Life Group leaders: Don and Elvera Van Horssen
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings
Adults only
Light meal group
Group full at 8 people - FULL
Group members: Don and Elvera Van Horssen, Jeff and Cindy Van Der Weide, Daryl and Donna Muilenburg, Lane and Sarah Mars
Life Group leaders: Don and Sue De Kok
Meeting location: The Gathering - 1 mile west of Orange City
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday PM
Adults only
Snack group
Group full at 12 people
Group members: Don and Sue De Kok, Roger and Linda Wissink, Terry and Colette Hofmeyer, Kent and Nancy Mouw, Darrel and Mick Van Regenmorter
Life Group leaders: AJ and Lisa Smit
Meeting location: MRC Fireside Room
Meeting day and time: Sunday morning
Children welcome
Meal group and snack group
Group full at more people
Group members: Josh and Jen Dorhout, Lane and Sarah Mars, Brock and Carissa Jensen, Matt and Kelli Bartlet, Mike and Jen Vermeer, Michael and Carrie Vander Schaaf, Jeremy and Jenny Vermeer, Ryan and Jenna Gradert, Brent and Kelli Hooyer, Lance and Joni Roorda
Life Group leaders: Loren and Shellie Vander Schaaf
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: One Sunday a month at 6:00 PM
Adults only
Meal group
Group full at 10 people - FULL
Group members: Loren and Shellie Vander Schaaf, Blaine and Cassie Rueter, Evan and Sheryl Grotenhuis, Merle and Kaye Schipper, Glenn Schipper
Life Group leaders: Dan and LaDonna DeVries
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday PM
Children welcome
Meal group
Group full at 12 people - FULL
Group members: Dan and LaDonna DeVries, Aaron and Marissa Maassen, Myron and Holly Dekkers, Shane and Deb Walter, Caleb and Jill Haverdink
Life Group leaders: Steve and Amber Leusink
Meeting location: Steve and Amber's home
Meeting day and time: Flexible
Children welcome
Meal group or snack group
Group full at 12 people - FULL
Group members: Steve and Amber Leusink, Emily Schuiteman, Randy and Brenda Oolman, Jon and Amy Schmidt, Craig and Rachel Van Gorp, Ryan and Nicki Hoekstra, Dillan Baartman
Life Group leaders: Rob and Heather Hofmeyer
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday PM
Children welcome
Meal group or snack group
Group full at 12 people
Group members: Rob and Heather Hofmeyer, Nick and Holly Van Oort, Betty Anderson, Jerry and Sharon Vermeer, Greg and Jenn Leusink
Life Group leaders: Dave and Rachel Van Klompenburg
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 3rd Sunday, 6 PM
Adults only
Meal group or snack group
Group full at 14 people - FULL
Group members: Dave and Rachel Van Klompenburg, Ed and Marla Hoogland, Bruce and Amy Vander Zwaag, Henry and Karen Leusink, Bill and Judy Vlietstra, Roger and Char Oolman, Dan and Lanna Bruxvoort
Life Group leaders: Stacy and Teresa Jasper
Meeting location: Jasper home
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday PM
Children welcome
Snack group
Group full at 10 people
Group members: Stacy and Teresa Jasper, Glen and Michelle Bomgaars, Lloyd and Marcia Cleveringa, Eric and Cheryl Van Wyk, Marlin and Kari Van Klompenburg
Life Group leaders: Ross and Stacy Hoekstra
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday PM
Children welcome
Meal group or snack group
Group full at 12 people
Group members: Ross and Stacy Hoekstra, Eric and Jess Oolman, Stefan and Miranda Maassen, Mike and Laura Vander Stelt, Eric and Jen Cleveringa
Life Group leaders: Rog and Nov Van Regenmorter
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd week
Adults only
Meal group
Group full at 9 people
Group members: Rog and Nov Van Regenmorter, Paul and Jo Dekker, Harlan and Glenda De Jong, Jo Kuiken
Life Group leaders: Leonard and Jan Hansen
Meeting location: Hansen home
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7 PM
Adults only
Snack group
Group full at 12 people
Group members: Leonard and Jan Hansen, Mark and Becky Van Ommeren, Denny and Karen Vander Sluis, Marv and Jacki Maassen, Perry and Val Dykstra
Life Group leaders: Arlin and Janene Van Gorp
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday, 5 PM
Children welcome
Meal group
Group full at 10 people - FULL
Group members: Arlin and Janene Van Gorp, Terry and Brenda Baartman, Brad and Tracy Cleveringa, Dave and Sara Jansma, Mike and Jenn Dekkers
Life Group leaders: Mike and Jen Vermeer
Meeting location: MRC 1st Sunday, Vermeer home 3rd Sunday
Meeting day and time: 1st Sunday of month during Sunday School Hour (snacks), 3rd Sunday evening of the month at Vermeer home (meal)
Children welcome
Meal group or snack group
Group full at 12 people
Group members: Mike and Jen Vermeer, Dan and Jen Leusink, Matt and Kelli Bartlett, Adam and Ashley Maassen, Jeff & Sara Wielenga
Life Group Leaders: Dave and Eunice Koopmans
Meeting Location: Rotating homes
Meeting Day and Time: Sunday evenings, once a month
Adults Only
Group full at 10 people
Group members: Dave and Eunice Koopmans, Lee and Emily Maassen, Wick and Debbie Hubers, Leroy and Joan Punt, Wilma Vander Stelt
Life Group leaders: Rod and Darlene Kluis
Meeting location: Rotating homes
Meeting day and time: Once a month on Sunday evenings
Adults Only
Snack Group
Group members: Rod and Darlene Kluis, Amy and Chuck Boden, Rod and Betty Van Der Weide, Cliff and Jonna Wierda, Frank Kruid
Life Group leaders: Tony and Amy Krogman
Meeting location: Van Donkelaar home
Meeting day and time: 1st and 3rd Sunday at 3:30 pm
Adults Only
Snack Group
Group members: Tony and Amy Krogman, Brian and Steph Feenstra, Gary and Cherie Van Donkelaar