August, 1998

News From The Congregations

BIRTHS

David VanDyk, son of Elliot and Dinah, April 1, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

John Andrew Moerman, son of Andy and Terri, February 24, 1998, Grace Community Church, Surrey, BC.

Riley Trey Hambly, son of Craig and Jennifer, March 27, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Jennifer Christine Coyne, daughter of Mike and Alice, March 26, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Noah William Huisman, son of Richard and Rachel, April 12, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Courtney Meghan Oriet, daughter of Gary and Valerie, May 21, 1998, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

BAPTISMS

Tori-Leigh Veerman and Mackenzie Veerman, twin daughters of Jennifer, April 12, 1998, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Julia Ann Kruizinga, daughter of Rob and Joyann, March 29, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Riley Trey Hambly, son of Craig and Jennifer, June 28, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Jennifer Christine Coyne, daughter of Mike and Alice, May 31, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Noah William Huisman, son of Richard and Rachel, July 5, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Brenda Yff, daughter of Brian and Edie, June 28, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Sabrina Yff, daughter of Brian and Edie, June 28, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Coby and Nathan Brown, sons of Rob and Anita, June 28, 1998, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Jerod Ethan Bleijerveld, son of Ralph and Ruth, May 10, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

Alexander Mitchell Lautenbach, son of Earl and Lisa, May 10, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

Ethan Calvin Vanderlee, son of Bob and Michelle, May 17, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

Jacob Paul Gerrit Visser, son of Paul and Corrina Visser, June 7, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

Heather Marijke Wubs, daughter of Richard and Caroline, June 14, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

NEW MEMBERS

 

Monique DeBoer, April 5, 1998, by confession of faith, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Angela Hol, April 5, 1998, by confession of faith, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Will Koopal, April 5, 1998, by confession of faith, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Joe Korstanje, April 5, 1998, by confession of faith, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Jeff Kapteyn, June 28, 1998, by confession of faith, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Anita Brown, June 28, 1998, by confession of faith, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Mary Joan Wathy, June 28, 1998, by confession of faith, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Rick and Sheryl Davidson, June 28, 1998, by reaffirmation of faith, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Brett, Kirk, Eric, and Steven Davidson, June 28, 1998, as baptized members, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Bill Fretz, April 5, 1998, by confession of faith, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

MARRIAGES

Paul VanDokkumburg and Joan Clausen, April 4, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Shirley Vogel and David Bryan, May 16, 1998, First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Darren Veld and Lynn Christiansen, June 20, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

ANNIVERSARIES

George and Tina Van Bolhuis—56 years on May 11, 1998, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Jacob and Antonia VanderSpek—52 years on May 29, 1998, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Wyte and Margaret VanderNaalt—53 years on June 4, 1998, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Joe and Miena Poolman—52 years on June 6, 1998, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Ralph and Joan Vanderlee—35 years on June 22, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

Peter and Jane Albers—40 years on May 10, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

Marinus and Hermine Wilhelmus—60 years on May 4, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.

BIRTHDAYS

Mr. Peter Steiger—84 on February 11, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mr. John VanArdenne—82 on February 5, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mr. Lou deVries—75 on February 4, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mrs. Hansje VanVoorstVader—82 on March 2, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mrs. Mary Leyen—82 on March 28, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mr. Klaas VanderHoek—78 on March 24, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mrs. Heintje Appeldoorn—88 on May 5, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mrs. Corrie Steiger—78 on May 10, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mrs. Miep Koning—80 on June 16, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mrs. Peggy VanArdenne—79 on June 28, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, BC.

Myra Heaps—76 on June 20, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Mrs. Hennie deVries—74 on June 21, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Alice Beetstra—88 years on August 3, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Winnie Cole—86 years on August 5, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Leendrina Goudswaard—91 years on August 24, 1998 Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Jeltje Hoekstra—95 years on August 24, 1998 Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Maaike Kooistra—65 years on July 7, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Sus VanderKamp—65 years on July 16, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Dit Vanee—73 years on June 14, 1998, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Johanna VanRavenswaay—72 years on June 15, 1998, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Henry Lohr—83 years on June 28, 1998, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

BIRTHDAYS

Len Stolk—80 years on July 11, 1998, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Jim Labrie—83 years on July 29, 1998, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Helen Cnossen—84 years on May 2, 1998, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

OBITUARIES

Mr. Jan Smalbrugge (age 83) passed into the presence of the Lord on Monday, May 18, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Liz Madderom (age 83) passed away on September 20, 1997, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Dirk Koning (age 83) passed away on June 30, 1998, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC.

Nel VanderLaan, wife of William VanderLaan, on March 31, 1998, Maranatha Reformed Church, Wainfleet, Ont.

Mrs. Tjitske Devries went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 25, 1998, after a short battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Nancy and Jack Huisman, Alice and Frank Spoelstra, Paul and Lena Devries, Dick and Betty Devries, and Tina and Dave Moning. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. "By grace are ye saved through Faith; and that, not of ourselves, is the gift of God." Ephesians 2:8. First Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ont.

Grietje Vander Kraats passed away on June 26, 1998, in her 84th year, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Mrs. Sygje DeRuyter, April 20, 1998, First Reformed Church, St. Catharines, Ont.