All Articles For Faber, John M.

May this column serve as a means to reach out to the far off outposts of Redlands, Lynden and Loveland, drawing them into a closer circle with the rest of our churches, binding us closer in the bonds of love; yea, let it be a means to embrace one another in the communion of saints. 

The Program Committee of the Reformed Witness Hour announces that Rev. H. Veldman, Minister of the Word of God in the Prot. Ref. Church of Redlands, Calif., will occupy the “pulpit” of our distinctively reformed radio broadcasts during the five Sundays of October. Rev. Veldman will devote his first and second messages under the theme, “Boldness To Preach The Gospel.” The following two Sabbaths he will treat the subject of “Our Heavenly Advocate,” and concluding his series of radio messages Oct. 29 with a discussion on our being “Justified Freely In Christ Jesus.” Printed copies of these and all our...

Rev. M. Schipper, pastor of Southwest’s Church since 1954, has accepted a call to the Southeast Church in Grand Rapids. Southwest’s consistory has named a trio which includes the Revs. C. Hanko, J.A. Heys and G. Vanden Berg. The Senior Young People’s Society of First Church has changed the time of their meetings from Tuesday evening to Sunday afternoon. This change has resulted in an increase of membership and a better attendance record. Another change, which is shared by ail our Y.P. societies, is the subject material which is found in the first Book of the Bible instead of the...

The Protestant Reformed Seminar held its third session this season, Nov. 24. The subject for discussion was introduced by Mr. L. Lubbers with a paper which dealt with correct methods of instruction. Rev. H. Veldman, of Redlands, conducted the funeral service for Rev. H.H. Kuiper in Loveland. Because his own congregation could not attend this service Rev. Veldman repeated his sermon in his church the following Sunday evening. This kindness of Redland’s pastor reflects in no little measure the close bond of unity existing between our churches. From Isabel, South Dakota, comes this welcomecontribution: “The Hope Bible Study Society of...

News from the Mission Field indicates that after some pro and con considerations it has finally been decided to render a Christmas program immediately after the Christmas Day service. The program’s theme will be, “The promise fulfilled by God.” Rev. and Mrs. Lubbers went to Houston, Texas, to interview people who are interested in our churches. Results of this visit are not yet available. Correction: Due to a typographical error the name of Isabel’s new Bible study society was given last time as The Hope Bible Study Society of Israel. This should have been The Hope Bible Study Society of Isabel....

Rev. H. Veldman, of Redlands, declined the call which came to him from the church at Doon, Iowa. Loveland’s new trio includes the Revs. H. Hanko, J.A. Heys and B. Woudenberg. Rev. M. Schipper preached his farewell sermon in Southwest Church, Oct. 28; the theme of which was the Word of God recorded in Acts 20:32. The previous Thursday evening the entire congregation came together for a farewell program arranged to bid Rev. Schipper God-speed in his new pastorate. Representatives of each society spoke of their appreciation of Rev. Schipper’s ministry in their midst. A parting gift of furniture—a kitchen set...

January 5, 1960  Rev. G. Vanden Berg declined the call from Hull; Rev. R. Veldman declined the calls from Randolph and Grand Haven. Edgerton’s trio consists of the Revs. R. Harbach, R. Veldman and B. Woudenberg; Randolph’s trio includes the Revs. H. Hanko, M. Schipper and G. Vanden Berg.  Seminarian J. Kortering, temporarily stationed in Hull, exchanged pulpits with Rev. G. Van Baren, of Doon, the afternoon of Jan. 3. Rev. Van Baren thereby was privileged to install the office bearers chosen to serve the congregation of Hull. 

Report of Classis East held April 5, 1961, at Hope Church: Rev. M. Schipper, chairman of the January Classis, led in opening devotions, and declared the Classis properly constituted after all the Credentials were received. All the Churches were represented by two delegates, except Grand Haven. Rev. R. Veldman served as chairman for this session. Most of the work of Classis was routine, and handled with dispatch. Classis adopted the following schedule for Classical appointments: Creston, April 23—G. Vos, April 30—H. Hanko, May 14— C. Hanko, May 28—G. Lanting, June 11—M.

All of the Grand Rapids area bulletins have been carrying notices of the coming Men’s Chorus New Year’s Eve program. Many of them include the proviso, “D.V.”—Deo Volento, or, God willing. But God was not willing. It was His will to take unto Himself the accompanist of the Chorus. Jim Jonker was suddenly translated to a higher service—the peculiar service which was ordained to be his from before the foundations of the world could it be to join the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun (I Chron. 25:1) to accompany the antiphonal singing of the Heavenly choirs in their, “Blessing...

The- Congregation of Edgerton extended a call to Rev. B. Woudenberg; Rev. C. Hanko received the call from Hull: Randolph, chose Rev. H. Hanko from a trio which also included the Revs. G. Vanden Berg and M. Schipper.  REPORT OF CLASSIS EAST held January 6, 1960 at First Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rev. B. Woudenberg, chairman of the October Classis, led in devotions. All the churches were represented by two delegates except Grand Haven which had only one delegate present.  Rev. C. Hanko, following order of rotation, led this session of Classis.