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Matthew 28: 18-20 tells us Jesus last instructions to his disciples before ascending to heaven were to “go and make disciples of all nations…”

First Reformed Church tries to obey this Great Commission by not only sending missionaries, but by also being missionaries. Several mission trips per year are organized to give our members the opportunity to share their faith in a very real way.

We also financially support missionaries and offer ministry opportunities within our own congregation.

Rodolfo Armendariz

Croc, Mexico

Jeremy & Susan Beebout
Niger, Africa

Jeremy and Susan Beebout are RCA missionaries who work in partnership with the Evangelical Church of the Republic of Niger (EERN)  to serve the people of Niger. Jeremy coordinates and encourages EERN regional bodies in their agricultural development efforts. Susan Beebout, a medical doctor, is based in Niger’s capital, where she sis developing health ministries.

Amber Booth
YouthFront, Laredo, Texas

Amber Booth works with YouthFront in Croc, Mexico. YouthFront is a mission base that facilitates work projects, such as building houses, VBS, community activities, etc. Amber leads an after-school program in the community called Club 121 which was started in 2005.  In 2006 a sponsorship program (Transform) began partnering people in the states with kids in Mexico to pay for their educations.  A micro-lending program is another new effort of YouthFront.

Brian & Beth Bruxvoort
 
Soldotria, Alaska

Brian and Elizabeth (Beth) Bruxvoort are RCA missionaries who work in partnership with the Mission Aviation Repair Center (MARC). Brian is a airplane mechanic, flight instructor/scheduler, and pilot,  flying pastors and others to and from remote Alaskan villages and transporting children to Bible camp. Beth leads a Child Evangelism Fellowship youth team in ministry to the children of the village of Pedro Bay, Alaska. They have four children, Brianna, Michael, Lucas and Jonathan.

Barry & Shelly Dawson
Oman

Barry & Shelly Dawson are RCA missionaries that work in partnership with The Protestant Church of Oman.  Barry pastors one of the local churches, and together Barry and Shelly provide Christian care and support for the church members living far from their homes, families, and religious roots.

Humberto & Myrtha Flores
Croc, Mexico

Humberto and Myrtha are on the ministry team with Youthfront in Croc, Mexico

Tom & Aichatou Johnson
 
Niger, Africa

Tom and Aïchatou Johnson are RCA missionaries who work in partnership with the Evangelical Church of the Republic of Niger and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in the country of Niger. Tom provides international development experience to Nigerian Christians to help them find and develop resources. Tom also works with the Dogon Gao Bible School, helping to coordinate building and income-generating projects. Aïchatou was born and raised in Niger and will join RCA Mission Services as a medical missionary when she completes her medical training. They have two daughters, Marie-Florence and Laurey Léa.

Harlan Moss
 
South Dakota Prison Ministry
Shaun & Beth Pagelaar
 
Glendale, Arizona

Shaun, Beth, and Aryka are senders and befrienders to internationals

Brian & Donna Renes
United Bible Society

Brian Renes is an RCA missionary working in partnership with United Bible Societies (UBS), a worldwide fellowship of national Bible Societies that consult and offer mutual support in more than 200 countries. Brian works as a computer consultant for Bible translation projects, training national Bible translators in the use of technology that will aid them in this work. The software helps them to translate more quickly and more accurately. Brian and Donna have four daughters, Lori, Amy, and Rebecca and Rachel. 

Rick & Stephanie
Eastern Europe
Kurt & Emily Reitema
Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Kurt and Emily Reitema are mission workers with YouthFront. Kurt & Emily work from YouthFront’s base in Kansas City. YouthFront is a mission base that facilitates work projects, such as building houses, VBS, community activities, etc. In 2006 a sponsorship program (Transform) began partnering people in the states with kids in Mexico to pay for their educations.  A micro-lending program is another new effort of YouthFront.

Dan & Heidi Smith
Paradise Bound- Guatemala

Dan & Heidi are the founders of Paradise Bound, an organization ministering to physical and spiritual needs of the people of Guatemala. Their goal is to do “whatever it takes” to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost and dying in Guatemala through varies programs.

Fred Wilgenberg
Center of Hope, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Center of Hope is an RCA urban mission outreach in Sioux Falls, S.D. Fred Wilgenburg administers fundraising, promotion, program development and manages the part-time ministry assistant and the center’s programs and services. Those services include after-school and vacation Bible school programs for kids and fellowship and Bible study opportunities for teens and adults. The center offers lots of practical help too, including information about other agencies, baby supplies for new moms, computers with internet access, recovery programs, winter clothing, and reconditioned bicycles for people without transportation.

Center of Hope serves community fellowship meals on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30. Groups of four or more people are always welcomed to serve these meals. The meal, people and devotions all make it a blessing. Also, Center of Hope always welcomes donations of mountain bikes or 10-speeds in working condition. If you have questions contact Center of Hope at 605-334-9789.

Other mission outreaches supported by First Reformed:

Inspiration Hills is a Christian Campground supported by the Reformed Church in northwest Iowa. Inspiration Hills hosts youth Bible camps, retreats, conferences, workshops, church gatherings, worship, banquets, family gatherings and camping.

Words of Hope is a ministry in the Reformed tradition that is dedicated to proclaiming Jesus Christ through broadcasting in the languages of the world’s peoples, to build the church by winning the uncommitted to faith in Christ and by encouraging Christians in the life of discipleship.

Mid Sioux Opportunity is a private non-profit Community Action Agencythat serves the needs of low income families in Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee and Ida counties.

First Reformed also supports local evangelism and outreach ministries by

  • broadcasting worship services on Sioux Center Cable Channel 77;
  • broadcasting worship services on KDCR Radio (88.5 FM);
  • web-streaming live video of worship services on our website;
  • archiving audio of messages on our website.

Seminary Scholarships are also given to members who feel called into the ministry.

Area Mission Opportunities:

Justice for All is a regional organization that frequently organizes mission trips to poverty-stricken regions within the U.S. A collection center in Rock Valley accepts donations of clothes and household goods. For more information contact JFA at 476-2804.

Hope Haven, Rock Valley, welcomes donations of wheelchairs, volunteers to repair wheelchairs, and volunteer wheelchair distribution team members to travel and deliver wheelchairs to those in need of them in other countries.