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News from our churches

Charles Terpstra·2023-06-01
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This denominational news report from the Protestant Reformed Churches documents ecclesiastical developments including pastoral installations, calls to vacant congregations, and seminary activities. The article provides a snapshot of PRC organizational life and governance in action, recording decisions made by various church councils and congregations regarding ministerial placements and synodical proceedings.

Mr. Charles Terpstra, member of Faith PRC in Jenison, Michigan and full-time librarian/registrar/archivist at the Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary On May 7 Rev. J. Holstege was installed as the eleventh pastor in First PRC's (Grand Rapids, MI) history, with Prof. C. Griess leading the service. In the evening Rev. Holstege preached his inaugural sermon, taking as his text Isaiah 55:10, 11, and expounding it under the theme "God's Word Prospering Where He Sends It." After the installation...

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Author
Charles Terpstra
Date

2023-06-01

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Scripture References
Isaiah 55:10
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Church GovernmentPRCA History
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