OUR HISTORY - PART II

1998

The new church sanctuary is laid out at our Hardieville location.

 

1998

Rev. J. Tuininga reads Scripture prior to the sod turning.

 

1998

Four generations of the DeJager family turn over the sod.

1999

The foundation is laid.

 

1999

The construction process begins.

 

1999

Construction continues.

1999

The building is enclosed. Now starts the real work!

 

1999

The steeple is built and erected.

August 27, 1999

Rev. J. Barach is officially ordained as a pastor and begins his ministry.

 

January, 2000

The finishing touches.

 

January, 2000

The pulpit.

 

2000

The serving consistory as we enter the new building.

 

2000

The building project is completed.

 

October, 2002

Rev. J. Barach accepts a call to Grand Prairie.

March - August, 2003

Candidate Daniel Kok provides pulpit supply to our congregation.

April, 2003

Rev. Eric Fennema accepts a call to serve our congregation.

June, 2003

Rev. Eric Fennema is examined and installed.

 

 

September 6, 2008

On Saturday, September 6, the Lord suddenly called Rev. Fennema home to glory.

Rev. Fennema will be sadly missed by our entire church family.  Our only hope and comfort in

this time of great sorrow is the sure hope that we have in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The funeral was held on Thursday, September 11, at 10:00AM.

 

Obituary (Word)                            Funeral Program (PDF)

 

July 1 - December 31, 2008

Candidate Hank Van der Woerd graduates from Mid America and serves in our congregation as he awaits a call.

January, 2009

Candidate Hank Van der Woerd accepts a call to serve in our congregation.

June 26, 2009

Rev. Hank Van der Woerd is ordained into the ministry.

November, 2009

Rev. Wybren Oord accepts a call to serve our congregation.

February, 2010

Rev. Wybren Oord and his family arrive to serve our congregation.

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