BIRTHS

Abigail Marie Ver Mulm, daughter of Calvin and Jane, October 26, 1997

Liam Gerrit Jan Klaassen, son of John and Stephanie, November 2, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Stephanie Dawn Mensinga, daughter of Steve and Jackie, October 19, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Zachary Thomas Klaassen, son of Henry VanAnkum and Susan Klaassen, August 28, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Issiah Jeremy deMol, son of Gerry and Emily, April 22, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Fallon Mariah Streef, daughter of Albert and Cory, February 6, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Bernadeth Grietje Alexandra Spelt, daughter of Willem and Hilda, July 18, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Shannon Margaret McDowell, daughter of Dave and Sheryl, July 23, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

BAPTISMS

Issiah Jeremy deMol, son of Gerry and Emily, March 2, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Dan Jones--Adult baptism, March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Emma Jacqueline Wassing, daughter of Steve and Darby, April 6, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Anna Manita Griffioen, daughter of Dirk-Jan and Karin, August 17, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Bernadeth Grietje Alexandra Spelt, daughter of Willem and Hilda, September 14, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Shannon Margaret McDowell, daughter of Dave and Sheryl, September 14, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Ryan Michael Langford, son of Michael and Susan, October 5, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Jonathan William Olsen, son of Tom and Beth, October 14, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

NEW MEMBERS

Elizabeth Kuper, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Karen Bults, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Lisa Ottens, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Corinne Slot, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Lisa DeVries, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Pamela Lobsinger, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Enno VaderMeulen, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Karin Radstake, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Jeff Krul, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Amanda Belec, by confession of faith on March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Albert Hesselink, by confession of faith on April 27, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Bonne Hesselink, by confession of faith on April 27, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Christa Hesselink, by confession of faith on April 27, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Barb Kruper, transferred from Drayton Christian Reformed Church, September 14, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Doug, Beth, Becky, David, and Jenny Arndt,transferred from Drayton United Church, March 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Gradus and Anneke VanDenHeuvel, and their children Ton, Bert, and Sven; by transfer from the Gereformeede Gemeente of Zuelechem, the Netherlands, as baptized members, March 23, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Jan-Dirk and Karin Griffioen and their baptized son Lars; by transfer of membership from the Christelijke Gereformeerde Kerk, Mijdrecht, the Netherlands, August 17, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Maureen Campbell, by transfer of membership from Trinity Presbyterian Church, Woodstock, New Brunswick, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Jim Vellenga, by transfer of membership from First Christian Reformed Church, London, Ont., August 17, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

MARRIAGES

Gary Kuper and Barb VanSoest, May 10, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Jerry Roubos and Mariska Coes, May 24, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Paul VanDougen and Gwen Radstake, June 7, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Raymond Kuper and Elizabeth Nash, June 7, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

John Klaassen and Stephanie Bowie, June 20, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Jim Richards and Margaret VanSoelen, July 12, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Darran Baker and Jolene Sturris, October 5, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

ANNIVERSARIES

Gordon and Adrianna Klaassen--30 years on June 10, 1997, First Reformed Church, Harriston, Ont.

Cecil and Agnes Brimblecombe--63 years on October 24, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Ted and Alice Roelofsen--45 years on July 11, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

John and Jessie Brinks--45 years on August 26, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Jerry and Trudy Koobs--44 years on October 24, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Jerry and Mina Krul--43 years on April 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Lucas and Jean Dobben--42 years on October 22, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Gerry and Helen Wierts--41 years on June 16, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Bert and Margaret Dobben--41 years on August 10, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

John and Randy Reinders--40 years on April 27, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Jack and Flora Rodenburg--25 years on September 2, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Willem and Betty VanderMey--50 years, September 16, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

John and Ellen Kroeze--44 years, September 10, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Gus and Joan Sonneveld--47 years, September 11, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Martin and Maria Uytterlinde--58 years, October 18, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

BIRTHDAYS

Mina Hesselink--96 years on April 5, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Berend Flinkert--91 years on September 30, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Egberdina Jans--87 years on July 29, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Bert Pekel--87 years on November 26, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Elizabeth Praamsma--84 years on August 31, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Annie Ottens--83 years on September 13, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Cecil Brimblecombe--82 on May 28, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Rose Zantinge--81 on December 9, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Agnes Brimblecombe--80 on October 23, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Nellie Ponse--89 years on May 25, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Jan Schuurs--86 years on June 16, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Feikje Kamps--87 years on July 5, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Janke Vonk--85 years on July 23, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Arnie Leeuwestein--88 years on July 22, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Renske Bakker--87 years on July 28, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Albert Van Beek--85 years on August 20, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

George Kroes--86 years on August 23, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Johanna Leeuwestein--87 years on September 4, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Grace Smeenk--90 years on September 7, 1997, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Woodstock, Ont.

Martin Uytterlinde--84 years on October 9, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Maria Uytterlinde--80 years on September 9, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Grietje Vander Kraats--83 years on October 6, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Janet Van Veen--83 years on October 2, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

Tina Van Bolhuis--81 years on September 10, 1997, First Reformed Church, Chatham, Ont.

OBITUARIES

Mrs. Lis Madderom, born on March 9, 1914, was called home to be with our LORD on September 20, 1997. She played the organ at Bethel for over 25 years, Bethel Reformed Church, Abbotsford, B.C.

Mrs. Letta Lammers (age 69), beloved wife of John, passed away on August 19, 1997, First Reformed Church, Harriston, Ont.

Mrs. Emma Schyff passed away on September 7, 1997, First Reformed Church, Harriston, Ont.

Hendrikje Oosterveld--August 31, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

Derk Ottens--July 1, 1997, Drayton Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.