Dorice Koetje
Church AdminstratorDorice helps keep First Presbyterian Church running. We are blessed by having Dorice. She keeps the office organized, has a wonderful Christian spirit, and always has a smile and an encouraging word for those who stop in or call the office. Outside of work, Dorice has 3 teenage daughters at home. She and husband, Terry have been blessed with 8 grandsons and 1 granddaughter who bring great joy to their lives. She cherishes her "quiet time" and enjoys crocheting - most likley something for a new baby!
Carla VanProoyen
OrganistCarla is back with us. She stepped back for several years to take care of her family. But she is so excited to be back at our beautiful organ. Making music to the Glory of God has been her life’s ambition. Carla came to know Christ as her personal savior at age 8 1/2. She has enjoyed playing piano, keyboard and organ in church since age 11 and has taught since age 13. Her education includes studying piano for two years with Dr Helen Wright, a Julliard graduate, while at Southeastern Bible College. She has a Sacred Music minor from Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music (now Cornerstone University). Her hobbies include spending time with her husband, Rev. Jerry VanProoyen and their six grandchildren. Paddle boarding and family history are also favorite hobbies. Welcome back to FPC Carla!
Lauren Mist
Pianist/OrganistLauren Mist is a junior at Cadillac Senior High School. She has played piano for 8 years with Nailya Cederstrom as a teacher and is very excited for this wonderful opportunity of playing for First Presbyterian Church. Outside of music, she enjoys playing soccer, reading, and drawing. Welcome to FPC Lauren!
Caleb Downey
PianistCaleb is a junior at Cadillac High School. He has studied piano with Nailya Cederstrom since 5th grade. He has a 4.0 GPA and participates as a Cadillac Marching Viking, playing the baritone saxophone. In addition to his piano studies, Caleb loves to sing. He sings bass in the CHS Honors Choir and sings in the popular youth quartet, Shoreline. Caleb also composes music and does audio mixing and engineering. In his spare time he enjoys studying Russian and fishing.
Kari Hanus
Financial SecretaryKari is a busy lady. Working a couple other jobs along with being our Financial Secretary. She loves working with numbers so her position here is a great fit for her.