Last Sunday, the Christian Reformed Church in Emo celebrated G.E.M.S. during the morning worship.
The girls actively participated by reading scripture, ushering, welcoming visitors and members, and taking up the offering.
It also was preparatory to celebrate the Lord’s supper during the morning worship service this Sunday (May 18).
Also last week, the G.E.M.S. celebrated their annual Achievement Night, during which each team was given the chance to show to their parents and friends what they’ve accomplished during the year.
Pianist Diane Heerema helpd with the music while Corinne Webb was the Master of Ceremonies.
The G.E.M.S. recited their “Aim” showing their emblem, “Created to Worship,” which was this year’s theme. The Adventurers (Grade 4) then took to the stage to present the song, “Jesus is All the World to Me.”
The Discoverers and Advanced (Grade 7/8) then gave a description of their banner and its meaning, followed by the Memory Verse (Psalm 29:2).
The Seekers and Explorers (Grades 5/6) read the “Created to Worship” Litany, with the congregation participating, followed by the singing of their theme song, “Come, Now is the Time to Worship.”
Observers, Learners, and Achievers (Grades 1-3) sang in two parts, “Father, I Adore You.”
Each leader then presented their group with the badges they had earned during the year and then wound up the program with, “What Does the Lord Require of Us.”
After the closing ceremony, everyone joined the G.E.M.S. in the Education Wing for refreshments.
The Observers (Grade 1), led by Carol Kaemingh, included Carina Mack, Alyssa VanDrunen, Hellie Demchuk, Mallory Payne, and Ashley and Jackie Dupuis while the Learners (Grade 2) featured Marissa Kinnear, Jenaya VanHeyst, Kayla Smith, Emily Esselink, Kacia Veldhuisen, Kassidy Shortreed, Courtney Bethune, and Taylor Swire.
The Achievers (Grade 3), directed by Heidi Gustafson, included Julie Roen, Megan Kaemingh, Phoebe Firth, and Nicole Boven. The Adventurers (Grade), led by Corrine Webb, consisted of Janine Webb, Susan Stewart, Melissa Payne, Krista Emond, Tasha Kinnear, and Hailey Swire.
The Seekers (Grade 5), directed by Cindy Kaemingh, included Jesse Baker and Jessie Roen while the Explorers (Grade 6), led by Cindy Kaemingh, featured Danielle Payne, Kali Wieringa, Stephanie Goodman, Britta DeGroot, Natalie Sliworsky, Kaly Curtis, Heidi Emond, and Tana Saunders.
Discoverers (Grade 7), led by Helen Cates, included Brianna Shortreed, Erin Kaemingh, and Robin Gurnick while the Advanced (Grade 8) featured Kerrilyn Esselink, Teagan Kaemingh, Tiffany Marinaro, and Rachel Hettinga.
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