First PRC of Holland, MI
This article by Don DeJong chronicles the founding and early development of the First Protestant Reformed Church of Holland, Michigan, established in 1929 under the leadership of Rev. Herman Hoeksema. The account documents the congregation's humble beginnings with only eleven families, their struggles during the Great Depression, and their growth through successive pastors, illustrating the resilience and missionary vision characteristic of the early Protestant Reformed movement.
On July 4, 1929, at a Field Day of the Protestant Reformed Churches, Rev. Herman Hoeksema announced, "Last evening a baby was born, weighing nine pounds and showing signs of vigorous growth, for during the night the babe grew two more pounds." He was referring to the organization of the First Protestant Reformed Church of Holland, Michigan. On July 3, members of the Classical Committee had met with interested people for the purpose of organizing a new Protestant Reformed Church. It was thought...
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