Bauer CRC has a passionate desire to make disciples and see people GROW in Christ. We do this by GATHERING in Christ for times of corporate worship, study and fellowship. We GO in Christ by proclaiming the Gospel in word and deed in our community and around the world.
Children’s Ministries
Sunday School & Catechism take place on Sundays after the morning worship service from September through April
5 years old – 4th grade Bible stories and singing help children grow in their faith and love for God.
5th & 6th Grade students explore the basics of the Christian faith and how it relates to their lives.
7th & 8th Grade students use the Heidelberg Catechism as a tool to understand the Reformed Faith
9th & 10th Grade students explore Scripture as they walk through the Gospel of John and Romans
11th & 12th Grade students will be joining the adults to study various topics like spiritual disciplines, attributes of God, and the Cannons of Dordt
Wiggly Worship is our “Parent Supervised Nursery” for children ages 0-2. Children will have open play, time in God’s word, an age appropriate story, sensory play related to the story, and singing time. Because of our COVID-19 protocols, at least one parent is asked to stay with each child.
Children’s Worship is provided for children aged 3 and 4 years old where. This meaningful, age appropriate worship is available every Sunday in rooms 105 and 106. During Children’s worship, trained leaders teach the truths of the Bible through stories, songs, and sensory play. The children begin the worship service in the sanctuary with their parents and leave midway through the service until 10:45. They are assisted by helpers and hall monitors who aid them in getting to the correct room.
Kid’s Hope is a mentoring program in the Allendale Elementary School District in which a mentor is paired with an at-risk student for the school year. The mentor meets with their student for one hour, one day a week. They help with academics, building a friendship with the student, supporting the student’s needs throughout the school year, and generally let them know they care by playing games and special activities. During the program year, we schedule various activities here at Bauer CRC to incorporate teaching about Christ’s love for them into the program.
Our Cadet group helps boys in 2nd-8th grade grow spiritually in all areas of life (devotional, mental, physical and social). Cadets meet every Wednesday night for Bible study, badge work and other special events.
Our GEMS group (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) provides a similar experience for girls in 2nd-7th grade twice a month on Wednesday evenings. The girls share in Bible study, badge work, crafts, and special outings.
One of the opportunities for community outreach that is available to the members of Bauer Church occurs every Tuesday night at Presidential Estates in Hudsonville. We meet from 6:00 – 7:15 at the clubhouse throughout the school year. We meet with children from kindergarten through middle school. We build relationships through games, snacks, Bible stories and Bible truths, singing and small groups. During the summer we spend time with the kids on some Thursday afternoons. Come and see what is happening at the trailer park … You will be blessed!
Youth Ministries
Our Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8) meets every first, second, and third Sunday of the month from 6-8:30 for a time of fellowship, dinner, Bible study, and games. We also do special fun outings every once in a while. Students are welcome to come as they are and have fun as they grow closer together and to Jesus Christ.
Our High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets every first, second, and third Sunday of the month from 6-8:30 for a time of fellowship, dinner, Bible study, and games. We also do special fun outings every once in a while as well as over night trips for mission work and fun. Students are welcome to come as they are and have fun as they grow closer together and to Jesus Christ.
Adult Ministries
Small groups are a Biblical way for believers to grow in faith and encourage one another. Consisting of 6-8 people, small groups typically meet regularly for Bible study and prayer.
Our retirees group meets for breakfast on the last Tuesday morning of each month at a local restaurant. All people in their retirement years are invited to attend. The group plans other events for fun and fellowship.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a group of women who meet weekly to knit shawls that are given to people who are in crisis situations due to medical, emotional or other circumstances. The shawl is knitted with prayer for the recipient and is prayed over before it is given. It is intended to be a physical expression of the love of Jesus and the love we have for one another. The shawls are given to individuals or organizations as needed. Anyone with the ability to knit and a heart for the hurting are welcome to join us.