2012 Yearbook of the PRC - Protestant Reformed Churches in ...

Corresponding Addresses 

Yearbook 2012 

YEARBOOK 

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSES 

Board of Trustees 

Secretary 

Mr. Don Doezema 

5111 Ivanrest Ave. 1777 E. Richton Rd. 

Grandville, MI 49418 Crete, IL 60417 

(616) 531-1490 (office) 

e-mail: doezema@prca.org 

Taped Sermon Library 

The Evangelism Committee 

Crete P.R. Church 

Committee for Contact 

with Other Churches 

Catechism Book Committee Rev. Andrew Lanning 

Secretary 

7194 20th Ave. 

Rev. Clayton Spronk Jenison, MI 49428 

18425 Stony Island Ave. (616) 457-5848 (study) 

Lansing, IL 60438 

(708) 418-0210 (study) Denominational Archivist 

Mr. Jon Huisken 

Classical Committee 

847 Brentwood 

of Classis East Jenison, MI 49428 

Rev. William Langerak (616) 457-3569 

1543 Cambridge Ave. SE e-mail: huisken@hope.edu 

Grand Rapids, MI 49506 

(616) 446-5986 Denominational Bookkeeper 

Mrs. Pamela Bos 

Classical Committee 

4553 36th St. 

of Classis West Hamilton, MI 49419 

Rev. David Overway (616) 688-5894 

P.O. Box 163 

e-mail: pgbos@allcom.net 

Doon, IA 51235 

(712) 726-3382 Domestic Mission Committee 

Secretary 

Reading Sermon Library 

Rev. Jason Kortering 

P.O. Box 403 

990 Village Lane 

Edgerton, MN 56128 Jenison, MI 49428 

(616) 667-9163 

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Corresponding Addresses 

Emeritus Committee 

Stated Clerk 

Secretary 

of Classis West 

Mr. Allen Brummel 

Rev. Doug Kuiper 

P.O. Box 46 P.O. Box 212 

Edgerton, MN 56128 Edgerton, MN 56128 

(507) 442-5931 (507) 442-4441 

e-mail: doug.kuiper@prca.org 

Finance Committee 

Secretary 

Synodical Stated Clerk 

Rev. Ronald VanOverloop 

Mr. Don Doezema 

O-11243 8th Ave. NW 5111 Ivanrest Ave. 

Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Grandville, MI 49418 

(616) 643-8085 (study) (616) 531-1490 (office) 

Foreign Mission 

Assistant 

Committee Secretary 

Synodical Stated Clerk 

Rev. James Laning 


1004 Hayes Ave. O-11243 8th Ave. NW 

Hull, IA 51239 Grand Rapids, MI 49534 

(712) 439-1326 (616) 643-8085 (study) 

e-mail: jalaning@comcast.net 

Synodical Treasurer 

Student Aid 

Mr. David Ondersma 


3521 Lakeshore Dr. N 

Mr. Stefan Engelsma Holland, MI 49424 

7856 Schoolside Dr. (616) 994-0263 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 

e-mail: sandbank@charter.net 

(616) 662-9363 

e-mail: s.engelsma@att.net Assistant 

Synodical Treasurer 

Stated Clerk 

Mr. Kevin VanOverloop 

of Classis East 

6606 Knollview 

Mr. Jon Huisken Hudsonville, MI 49426 

847 Brentwood (616) 662-4128 

Jenison, MI 49428 

e-mail: klvo6@yahoo.com 

(616) 457-3569 

e-mail: huisken@hope.edu Theological School 



847 Brentwood 


(616) 457-3569 

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Synodical Committees 


CONSTITUENCY OF SYNODICAL COMMITTEES 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Rev. J. Slopsema, S. Miedema...................................................................2013 

Rev. G. Eriks, Rev. R. VanOverloop (Finance)..........................................2013 

D. Doezema, D. Ondersma (concurrent with terms 

of stated clerk and treasurer)..................................................................2015 

CATECHISM BOOK COMMITTEE 

Rev. N. Langerak, George DeJong.............................................................2015 

Rev. C. Spronk, Bob Vermeer.....................................................................2014 

Rev. D. Lee.................................................................................................2013 

COMMITTEE FOR CONTACT WITH OTHER CHURCHES 

Prof. B. Gritters, Rev. A. Lanning, David Kregel......................................2015 

Prof. R. Dykstra, Rev. G. Eriks, Sid Miedema...........................................2014 

Rev. K. Koole, Peter VanDerSchaaf...........................................................2013 

DOMESTIC MISSION COMMITTEE 

Rev. J. Kortering, Rev. J. Slopsema, Nick Kleyn, Jr..................................2015 

Rev. A. denHartog, Rev. R VanOverloop, Gary Kaptein, 

Doug Pastoor..........................................................................................2014 

Rev. C. Haak, Jon Bol, Larry Meulenberg.................................................2013 

EMERITUS COMMITTEE 

Primi 

Leon Uittenbogaard............2015 

Allen Brummel...................2014 

Bob Blankespoor................2013 

Secundi 

Brian Kroeze...................................2015 

Ron Brands.....................................2014 

Warren Boon...................................2013 

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Rev. R. VanOverloop, Rev. G. Eriks.. .......................................................2013 

FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE 

Rev. J. Laning, Ron Brands, Brian Gritters................................................2015 

Rev. D. Overway, Leon Uittenbogaard, Alan VanBemmel........................2014 

Rev. A. Brummel, Gerald Brummel, Glenn Kooima.................................2013 

STUDENT AID COMMITTEE 

Bill VanOverloop........................................................................................2015 

Stefan Engelsma, Al VanDyke....................................................................2014 

Doug Mingerink, Keith Noorman..............................................................2013 

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Synodical Committees/Clergy 

THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE 

Rev. D. Holstege, Rev. K. Koole, John VanBaren, Kevin VanOverloop ...2015 

Rev. W. Langerak, Rev. R. VanOverloop, Jon Huisken, Cal Kalsbeek.......2014 

Rev. H. Bleyenberg, Ed Hekstra.................................................................2013 

DELEGATES AD EXAMINA — CLASSIS EAST 

Primi 

Secundi 

Rev. K. Koole.........................2015 Rev. A. Spriensma..........................2015 

Rev. R. VanOverloop..............2014 Rev. A. denHartog..........................2014 

Rev. J. Slopsema.....................2013 Rev. W. Langerak...........................2013 

DELEGATES AD EXAMINA — CLASSIS WEST 

Primi 

Secundi 

Rev. C. Spronk........................2015 Rev. D. Lee.....................................2015 

Rev. S. Key.............................2014 Rev. N. Langerak............................2014 

Rev. D. Kuiper........................2013 Rev. R. Kleyn.................................2013 

CLERGY OF THE 

PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCHES 

BLEYENBERG, Rev. Heath J. (Deborah) 

750 Quincy St. SW Ordained: October 2008 

Grandville, MI 49418 Pastorates: 

(616) 570-8340 Providence, Hudsonville, MI— 

E-mail: hbleyenberg@yahoo.com 2008 

BRUINSMA, Rev. Wilbur G. (Mary) 

216 Thornberry Dr. Ordained: October 1978 

Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Pastorates: 

(412) 727-6811(home) Faith, Jenison, MI—1978 

(412) 727-6778 (study) Missionary to Jamaica—1984 

E-mail: willb52@comcast.net First, Holland, MI—1989 

Kalamazoo, MI—1996 

Eastern Home Missionary—2006 

BRUMMEL, Rev. Allen J. (Crysta) 

3210 S. Fernwood Ave. Ordained: November 1995 

Sioux Falls, SD 57110 Pastorates: 

(605) 370-0200 (home) First, Edgerton, MN—1995 

(605) 271-3692 (office) South Holland, IL—1998 

E-mail: a.brummel@prca.org Missionary in Sioux Falls—2007 

Heritage, Sioux Falls, SD— 

May 2010 

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Clergy of PRC 

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CAMMENGA, Prof. Ronald L. (Rhonda) 

202 Suncrest Ct. Ordained: September 1979 


(616) 667-9446 (home) Hull, IA—1979 

(616) 531-1490 (study) Loveland, CO—1984 

E-mail: cammenga@prca.org Southwest, Grandville, MI—1993 

Faith, Jenison, MI—2004 

Prot. Ref. Seminary—2005 

DECKER, Rev. Nathan P. (Jessica) 

3421 Hillcrest Rd. Ordained: September 2011 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Pastorates: 

(616) 797-4080 Trinity, Hudsonville, MI— 

E-mail: nate.p.decker@gmail.com September 2011 

denHARTOG, Rev. Arie J. (Sherry) 

4895 Ivanrest Ave. SW Ordained: October 1974 

Wyoming, MI 49418 Pastorates: 

(616) 532-4846 Wyckoff, NJ—1974 

E-mail: ariedenhartog@ Foreign Missionary, 

sbcglobal.net 

Singapore—1979 

Randolph, WI—1987 

Redlands, CA—1990 

Minister-on-Loan, 

Singapore—2001 

Southwest, Grandville, MI—2005 

DeVRIES, Rev. Michael J. (Dawn) 

2034 Skyline Dr. Ordained: October 1978 

Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Pastorates: 

(269) 349-5202 Southwest, Grandville, MI—1978 

E-mail: revmjdevries@ First, Edgerton, MN—1985 

gmail.com 

First, Edmonton, AB—1995 

Wingham, ON—2004 

Kalamazoo, MI—August 2010 

DYKSTRA, Prof. Russell J. (Carol) 

1728 Keystone Ct. Ordained: September 1986 


Pastorates: 

(616) 662-1244 (home) Doon, IA—1986 

(616) 531-1490 (office) Hope, Walker, MI—1995 

E-mail: dykstra@prca.org Prot. Ref. Seminary—1996


ERIKS, Rev. Garrett J. (Jennifer) Ordained: September 1999 

5101 Beechtree St. Pastorates: 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Loveland, CO—1999 

(616) 669-0755 Hudsonville, MI—2005 

E-mail: gjeriks@sbcglobal.net 

GRIESS, Rev. Cory (Lael) Ordained: October 2009 

1902 1st St. Pastorates: 

Hull, IA 51239 

Calvary, Hull, IA—2009 

Phone (616) 460-0265 (cell) 

E-mail: corygriess@gmail.com 


GRITTERS, Prof. Barrett L. (Lori) 

6593 36th Ave. Ordained: May 1984 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Pastorates: 

(616) 669-6552 (home) Byron Center, MI—1984 

(616) 531-1490 (office) Hudsonville, MI—1994 

E-mail: gritters@prca.org Prot. Ref. Seminary—2003 

HAAK, Rev. Carl J. (Mary) Ordained: September 1979 

4510 Bridgeville Ct. Pastorates: 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Southeast, Grand Rapids, 

(616) 662-0257 (home) MI—1979 

E-mail: haak@prca.org Lynden, WA—1986 

Bethel, Roselle, IL—1994 

Georgetown, Hudsonville, 

MI—2004 

HANKO, Rev. Ronald H. (Nancy) 

317 North Park St. Ordained: November 1979 

Lynden, WA 98264 

Pastorates: 


E-mail: ronaldhhanko@ Trinity, Houston, TX—1986 

netzero.net 

Missionary to N. Ireland—1993 

Lynden, WA—2002 

HOLSTEGE, Rev. Daniel J. (Leah) 

3645 104th Ave. Ordained: October 2010 

Zeeland, MI 49464 

Pastorates: 

(616) 748-7538 First, Holland, MI—Oct., 2010 

E-mail: daniel.holstege@hollandprc.org 

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HUIZINGA, Brian L. (Michelle) Ordained: September, 2011 

1307 E. Brockton Ave. Pastorates: 

Redlands, CA 92374 Hope, Redlands, CA—Sept. 2011 

(909) 792-0307 

E-mail: brihuiz@yahoo.com 

KEY, Rev. Steven R. (Nancy) Ordained: September 1986 

709 E. 57th St. Pastorates: 

Loveland, CO 80538 

Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI— 

(970) 667-1347 1986 

E-mail: key@prca.org 


Hull, IA—2000 

Loveland, CO—March 2010 

KLEYN, Rev. Daniel (Sharon) Ordained: September 1998 

P.O.Box 1173 

Pastorates: 

Antipolo City Post Office Edgerton, MN—1998 

Antipolo City, Rizal 1870 First, Holland, MI—2005 

Philippines 

Missionary to Philippines—2009 

011-63-2-284-5603 

E-mail: d.kleyn@prca.org 

KLEYN, Rev. Rodney (Elizabeth) 

7317 N. Deschutes Dr. Ordained: September 2002 

Spokane, WA 99208 

Pastorates: 

(509) 926-0372 (home) Trinity, Hudsonville, MI—2002 

E-mail: r.kleyn@prca.org Covenant of Grace, Spokane, WA 

—2009 

KOOLE, Rev. Kenneth (Pat) 

4300 Pineway Dr. SW Ordained: December 1977 


(616) 538-2575 (home) Randolph, WI—1977 

(616) 538-6176 (study) Hope, Redlands, CA—1982 

E-mail: kkoled@aol.com Faith, Jenison, MI—1989 

Grandville, MI—2002 

KUIPER, Rev. Douglas J. (Teresa) 

321 Maple St. W Ordained: November 1995 

P.O. Box 212 

Pastorates: 

Edgerton, MN 56128 

Byron Center, MI—1995 

(507) 442-4441 Randolph, WI—2001 

E-mail: doug.kuiper@prca.org Edgerton, MN—July 2012



LANGERAK, Rev. Nathan J. (Carrie) 

24015 South Volbrecht Rd. Ordained: December 2007 

Crete, IL 60417 

Pastorates: 

(708) 259-7543 South Holland, IL—2007 

E-mail: natelangerak@att.net 

LANGERAK, Rev. William A. (Karen) 

1543 Cambridge Ave. SE Ordained: September 2003 

Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Pastorates: 

(616) 446-5986 Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI— 

E-mail: billlangerak@ 2003 

sbcglobal.net 

LANING, Rev. James A. (Margaret) 

1004 Hayes Ave. Ordained: September 1997 


Pastorates: 

(712) 439-1326 (home/study) Hope, Walker, MI—1997 

E-mail: laning@prca.org Hull, IA—July 2010 

LANNING, Rev. Andrew W. (Stephanie) 

7194 20th Ave. Ordained: September 2006 


Pastorates: 

(616) 363-1944 (home) Faith, Jenison, MI—2006 

(616) 457-5848 (study) 

E-mail: a.w.lanning@sbcglobal.net 

LEE, Rev. Dennis (Foong Ling) Ordained: April 2006 

1047 Florida Ln Pastorates: 

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Edgerton, MN—2006 

(847) 524-4676 Bethel, Roselle, IL—July 2010 

E-mail: lee@prca.org 

MAHTANI, Rev. Jonathan (Keri) 

10870 Millard Dr. Ordained: November 2011 

Saint John, IN 46373 Pastorates: 

(219) 365-3265 Cornerstone, Dyer, IN— 

E-mail: jonathanmahtani@yahoo.com November 2011 

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MARCUS, Rev. John P. (Amy) Ordained: December 2005 

10712 159th St. Pastorates: 

Edmonton, AB T5P 3B4 (Can) First, Edmonton, AB—2005 

(780) 489-6470 

E-mail: Marcus@prca.org 

MIERSMA, Rev. Thomas C. (Janice) 

5940 60th Ave. Close Ordained: October 1982 

Lacombe, AB T4L 1X8 Pastorates: 

Canada 

First, Edmonton, AB—1982 

(403) 782-5444 Western Home Missionary—1994 

E-mail: tmiersma@gmail.com Immanuel, Lacombe, AB—2009 

OVERWAY, Rev. David B. (Rebecca) 

P.O. Box 163 Ordained: September 2002 

Doon, IA 51235 

Pastorates: 

(712) 726-3382 Covenant, NJ—2002 

E-mail: doverway@netzero.net Doon, IA—2005 

SLOPSEMA, Rev. James D. (Joan) 

2751 Littlefield Dr. NE Ordained: September 1974 


(616) 247-0638 First, Edgerton, MN—1974 

E-mail: jslo3@juno.com Randolph, WI—1982 

Hope, Walker, MI—1986 

First, Grand Rapids, MI—1995 

SMIT, Rev. Richard J. (Tricia) Ordained: September 1996 

P.O. Box 1173 

Pastorates: 

Antipolo City Post Office Doon, IA—1996 

Antipolo City, Rizal 1870 Immanuel, Lacombe, AB—2004 

Philippines 


(011) 63-2-212-0327 

E-mail: smitphilippines@prca.org 

SPRIENSMA, Rev. Audred T. (Alva) 

1947 84th St. SW Ordained: January 1981 

Byron Center, MI 49315 Pastorates: 

(616) 878-3255 Atwood, MI CRC—1981 

E-mail: 

Bethany, South Holland, IL 

spriensma@sbcglobal.net 

CRC—1984 




Byron Center, MI—May 2010


Clergy of PRC/Emeriti Ministers 

SPRONK, Rev. Clayton W. (Allison) 

18425 Stony Island Ave. Ordained: September 2007 

Lansing, IL 60438 

Pastorates: 

(708) 418-0219 (home) Peace, Lansing, IL—2007 

(708) 418-0210 (study) 

E-mail: spronk@prca.org 

VANDERWAL, Rev. Martin L. (Tricia) 

P.O. Box 1694 (541 Angus St) Ordained: September 1997 

Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 (Can) Pastorates: 


E-mail: rev.vanderwal@bell.net Hope, Redlands, CA—2002 

Wingham, ON—April 2011 

VANOVERLOOP, Rev. Ronald J. (Susan) 

O-11243 8th Ave. NW Ordained: October 1972 


(616) 643-8023 (home) Hope, Walker, MI—1972 

(616) 643-8085 (study) Home Missionary—1979 

E-mail: rvanoverloop@ Bethel, Roselle, IL—1989 

sbcglobal.net 

Georgetown, Hudsonville, MI— 

1994 

Byron Center, MI—2004 

Grace, Standale, MI—2008 

MINISTERS EMERITI 

BEKKERING, Rev. Wayne E. (Phyllis) 

1888 Pleasantwood Dr. Ordained: October 1972 


Pastorates: 

(616) 457-3112 Randolph, WI—1972 

Trinity, Houston, TX—1977 

Faith, Jenison, MI—1984 

Pella, IA—1989 

Missionary to Ghana—2001 

Emeritus: 2005 

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Emeriti Ministers 

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BREEN, Rev. Peter (Pauline) Ordained: 1952 

1028 Allen Springs Ln, Apt. 204 Pastorates: 


Corinth Ref., Byron Center—1952 

(616) 530-2029 Fremont Ref.—1957 

Calvary Ref., GR—1967 

4th Ref., GR—1979 

Orthodox Ref., GR—1984 

Emeritus from RCA: 1984 

Admission to ministry in the PRC 

via colloquium doctum—Jan., 1993 

Emeritus from PRC: 1993 

DECKER, Prof. Robert D. (Marilyn) 

8760 Cedar Lake Dr. Ordained: October 1965 


Pastorates: 

(616) 457-6618 Doon, IA—1965 

E-mail: decker@prca.org South Holland, IL—1969 

Prot. Ref. Seminary—1973 


ENGELSMA, Prof. David J. (Ruth) 

2266 Ridgefield Dr. NE Ordained: September 1963 


(616) 451-9907 (home) Loveland, CO—1963 

(616) 531-1490 (office) South Holland, IL—1974 

E-mail: engelsma@prca.org Prot. Ref. Seminary—1988 


HANKO, Prof. Herman C. (Wilma) 

4665 Ju-Le-On Dr. S.W. Ordained: October 1955 


(616) 453-1650 (home) Hope, Walker, MI—1955 

(616) 531-1490 (office) Doon, IA—1963 

E-mail: hanko@prca.org Prot. Ref. Seminary—1965 


HOUCK, Rev. Steven R. Ordained: September 1979 

7062 W160th Pl. Pastorates: 

Lowell, IN 46356 

Home Missionary—1979 

(708) 373-3013 Peace, Lansing, IL—1990 

E-mail: srhouck@comcast.net Emeritus: 2009


Emeriti Ministers 

KORTERING, Rev. Jason L. (Jeannette) 

990 Village Lane Ordained: September 1960 


Pastorates: 

(616) 667-9163 Hull, IA—1960 

E-mail: j.kortering@ 

Hope, Walker, MI—1966 

sbcglobal.net 

Hull, IA—1970 

Hope, Redlands, CA—1976 

Loveland, CO—1979 


Minister-on-Loan, Singapore— 

1992 


KUIPER, Rev. Dale H. (Velerie) Ordained: September 1967 

7507 21st Ave. Pastorates: 



(616) 667-0865 Pella, IA—1970 

Home Missionary—1974 


Hope, Isabel, SD—1985 

Immanuel, Lacombe, AB—1987 

Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI— 

1992 


MIERSMA, Rev. Rodney G. (Sharon) 

414 1st St. Ordained: September 1971 


Pastorates: 

(712) 439-1218 Hope, Isabel, SD—1971 

E-mail: rmiersma 

Pella, IA—1978 

@premieronlinenet 

First, Holland, MI—1981 

Wellington, NZ—1987 

Immanuel, Lacombe, AB—1996 

Foreign Missionary to Ghana— 

2003 



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Emeriti Ministers/Necrology 


VANBAREN, Rev. Gise J. (Clara) Ordained: October, 1956 

4683 Crescent Dr. Pastorates: 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Doon, IA—1956 

(616) 662-9389 Randolph, WI—1962 

E-mail: vanbaren@prca.org First, Grand Rapids, MI—1965 

Hudsonville, MI—1977 



WOUDENBERG, Rev. Bernard J. (Fran) 

7387 Pinegrove Dr. Ordained: October 1956 


Pastorates: 

(616) 667-1940 (home) Creston, Grand Rapids, MI—1956 

(616) 667-1943 (FAX) First, Edgerton, MN—1960 

E-mail: bjw@sibd.org 




NECROLOGY 

Rev. Cornelius HANKO 

Born: Grand Rapids, MI—May 19, 1907 

Died: Hudsonville, MI—March 14, 2005 

Ordained: September 1929 

Served in the following churches: 

Hull, IA—1929-1935 

Oak Lawn, IL—1935-1945 

Manhattan, MT—1945-1948 

First, Grand Rapids, MI—1948-1964 

Hope, Redlands, CA—1964-1971 

Hudsonville, MI—1971-1977 


REV. ROBERT C. HARBACH 

Born: Riverdale, MD—July 27, 1914 

Died: Grand Rapids, MI—December 14, 1996 

Ordained: October 1955 


Lynden, WA—1955-1963 

Kalamazoo, MI—1963-1974 

Home Missionary—1974-1979 


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REV. JOHN A. HEYS 

Born: Grand Rapids, MI—March 16, 1910 

Died: Hudsonville, MI—February 16, 1998 



Hope, Walker, MI—1941-1955 

Hull, IA—1955-1959 

South Holland, IL—1959-1967 

Holland, MI—1967-1980 


Necrology 

REV. HERMAN HOEKSEMA 

Born: Groningen, Netherlands—March 13, 1886 

Died: Grand Rapids, MI—September 2, 1965 



14th St. Christian Reformed, Holland, MI—1915-1920 

Eastern Ave. Christian Reformed, Grand Rapids, MI—1920-1924 

First Protestant Reformed, Grand Rapids, MI—1924-1964 

Protestant Reformed Seminary—1924-1964 


REV. HOMER C. HOEKSEMA 

Born: Grand Rapids, MI—January 30, 1923 

Died: Grand Rapids, MI—July 17, 1989 



Doon, IA—1949-1955 




REV. HENRY H. KUIPER 

Born: Corsica, SD—July 4, 1905 

Died: Loveland, CO—November 14, 1961 



Orange City, IA—1934-1938 

Randolph, WI—1951-1954 


Loveland, CO—1958-1961 

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Necrology 

Rev. George LANTING 

Born: Lansing, IL—July 28, 1922 

Died: South Holland, IL—October 18, 2004 



Grand Haven, MI—1953-1959 

First, Holland, MI—1959-1966 Loveland, CO—1974-1979 

First, Edgerton, MN—1966-1974 Pella, IA—1981-1986 


Rev. George C. LUBBERS 

Born: Blendon Township, MI—August 6, 1909 

Died: Grand Rapids, MI—April 13, 2001 



Doon, IA—1934-1937; 

Pella, IA—1937-1943 

Randolph, WI—1944-1950 

Creston, Grand Rapids, MI—1950-1954 

Home Missionary—1954-1964 

Southwest, Wyoming, MI—1964-1970 

Missionary in Jamaica—1970-1975; Pella, IA—1975-1978 


REV. GEORGE M. OPHOFF 

Born: Grand Rapids, MI—January 25, 1891 

Died: Grand Rapids, MI—June 12, 1962 



Hope Christian Reformed, Grand Rapids, MI—1921-1924 

Hope Protestant Reformed, Walker, MI—1924-1929 

Byron Center, MI—1929-1945 



REV. MARINUS SCHIPPER 

Born: Holland, MI—February 8, 1906 

Died: Grand Rapids, MI—January 2, 1985 

Ordained: January 1937 


Grand Haven, MI—1937-1939 

Second, Grand Rapids, MI—1939-1945 


Southwest, Wyoming, MI—1954-1962 

Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI—1962-1978 


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REV. HERMAN VELDMAN 

Born: Chicago, IL—April 22, 1908 

Died: Jenison, MI—January 22, 1997 



Pella, IA—1932-37 

Creston, Grand Rapids, MI—1937-1941 


Hamilton, ON Canada—1950-1951 Hope, Walker, MI—1963-1966 

First, Edgerton, MN—1953-1959 Hudsonville, MI—1966-1971 

Hope, Redlands, CA—1959-1963 Southwest, Wyoming, MI—1971-1978 


REV. WILLIAM VERHIL 

Born: Watergraafsmeer, Netherlands—January 3, 1892 

Died: Edgerton, MN—April 1, 1943 



Hull, IA—1927-1929 


Oskaloosa, IA—1935-1938 

First, Edgerton, MN—1938-1943 

REV. GERRIT VOS 

Born: Sassenheim, Netherlands—November 1, 1894 

Died: Hudsonville, MI—July 23, 1968 

Ordained: September, 1927 


Sioux Center, IA—1927-1929 



First, Edgerton, MN—1943-1948 



Necrology 

MINISTERS’ WIDOWS 

Mrs. Wilmina Lanting 

15905 South Park Ave. 

South Holland, IL 60473 

(708) 331-2564 

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Congregational Statistics 


Classis East: 


BYRON CENTER PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

1945 84th St. SW, Byron Center SW, MI 49315 (616) 878-1811, www.byron prc.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: kbruin17@yahoo.com 

Rev. Audred Spriensma 

Mr. Kyle Bruinooge 

1947 84th St. SW 7677 Lilac Dr. 

Byron Center, MI 49315 Jenison, MI 49428 

(616) 878-3255 (616) 350-9708 

Clerk: ldevries@henrymast.com 

Bulletin Clerk: jmlubbers1035@sbcglobal.net 

Mr. Leroy DeVries 

Mrs. Melissa Lubbers 

2090 72nd St. SW 9423 Homerich Ave. SW 

Byron Center, MI 49315 Byron Center, MI 49315 

(616) 878-0075 (616) 583-0015 

Worship Services: 9:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m.; Special: 9:30a.m.; 7:00 p.m. 

Number of families-111; Communicant Members-236; Total Membership-423. 

Consistory: Elders-7; Deacons-6. 

Catechism: 128. 

Former Ministers: B. Gritters, 1984-1994; D.J. Kuiper, 1995-2001; 

R. VanOverloop, 2004-2008. 

CORNERSTONE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Dyer, Indiana 

13251 W. 109th Ave., Dyer, IN 46311-3310 

(219) 365-0144; FAX: (219) 365-0165. www.cornerstoneprc.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: mountaindew24131@comcast.net 

Rev. Jonathan Mahtani 

Mr. Randy VanDerNoord 

10870 Millard Dr. 24131 Volbrecht Rd. 

Saint John, IN 46373 Crete, IL 60417 

(219) 365-3265 (708) 672-5367 

Clerk: venzn@aol.com 

Bulletin Clerk: jlenting@att.net 

Mr. Tom Venhuizen 

Mrs. Jen Lenting 

1692 185th St. 14055 W 93rd Pl 

Lansing, IL 60438 Saint John, IN 46373 

(708) 418-5624 (219) 365-7848 

Worship Services: 9:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. 




Former Minister: N. Brummel, 1999-2009 

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FAITH PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH in Jenison, MI 

7194 20th Ave., Jenison, MI 49428. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: brendan.looyenga@vai.org 

Rev. Andrew Lanning 

Mr. Brendan Looyenga 

7194 20th Ave. 2327 Greendale Dr. 

Jenison, MI 49428 Jenison, MI 49428 

(616) 457-5848 (616) 669-6871 

Clerk: vanderschaafp@gmail.com Bulletin Clerk: bulletin@faithprc.org 

Mr. Peter VanDerSchaaf 

Mrs. Karen Daling 

1451 Broadview Dr. 4234 Yorkshire Ct. 

Jenison, MI 49428 Hudsonville, MI 49426 

(616) 457-6605 (616) 662-0784 

Worship Services: 9:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.; Special: 9:30 a.m.; 7:00 p.m. 

Number of families-139; Communicant Members-328; 

Total Membership-567. 



Former Ministers: M. Joostens, 1973-1978; W. Bruinsma, 1978-1984; 

W. Bekkering, 1984-1988; K. Koole, 1989-2002; R. Cammenga, 2004-2005. 

FIRST PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

of Grand Rapids, MI 

2800 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: 1stprctreas@gmail.com 

Rev. James Slopsema 

Mr. Brad Pastoor 

2751 Littlefield Dr. NE 635 Rookway Dr. 

Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Ada, MI 49301 

(616) 247-0638 (616) 682-2729 

Clerk: dlmonsma@gmail.com Bulletin Clerk: lyoung78@juno.com 

Mr. Dan Monsma 

Mrs. Linda Young 

460 Comstock Blvd. 2017 Lafayette Ave. NE 

Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Grand Rapids, MI 49505 

(616) 447-1750 (616) 364-0240 






Former Ministers: H. Hoeksema, 1920-1965; R. Veldman, 1939-1944; 

H. DeWolf, 1944-1953; C. Hanko, 1948-1964; G. VanBaren, 1965-1977; 

M. Joostens, 1978-1995. 

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FIRST PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH of Holland, MI 

3641 104th Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464. (616) 748-7645 www.hollandprc.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: scammenga@centurytel.net 

Rev. Daniel Holstege 

Mr. Robert Cammenga 

3645 104th Ave. 9332 Ransom St. 

Zeeland, MI 49464 Zeeland, MI 49464 

(616) 498-8380 (616) 875-6225 

Clerk: jvanuffelen@ameritech.net Bulletin Clerk: overwaybw@juno.com 

Mr. John VanUffelen 

Mrs. Wilma Overway 

43 Counts Cove Ct. 5245 Quincy St. 

Holland, MI 49424 Hudsonville, MI 49426 

(616) 396-8498 (616) 669-4467 






Former Ministers: M. Gritters, 1932-1938; P. DeBoer, 1938-1943; 

W. Hofman, 1944-1947; B. Kok, 1947-1953; J. McCollam, 1954-1959; 

G. Lanting, 1959-1966; J.A. Heys, 1967-1980; R. Miersma, 1981-1987; 

W. Bruinsma, 1989-1996; C. Terpstra, 1997-2005; D. Kleyn, 2005-2009. 

GEORGETOWN PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Hudsonville, MI 

7146 48th Ave., Hudsonville, MI 49426 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: andyk@wonderlandtire.com 

Rev. Carl Haak 

Mr. Andy Kalsbeek 

4510 Bridgeville Ct. 7425 Thomas Ave. 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Jenison, MI 49428 

(616) 662-0257 (616) 437-3641 

Clerk: huisken@hope.edu 

Bulletin Clerk: barbls2@juno.com 


Mrs. Barb Schut 

847 Brentwood St. 8615 Cedar Lake Dr. 

Jenison, MI 49428 Jenison, MI 49428 

(616) 457-3539 (616) 457-3904 






Former Minister: R. VanOverloop, 1994-2004. 

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GRACE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Standale, MI 

O-11225 8th Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49534. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: mlangerak@hotmail.com 


Mr. Mark Langerak 

O-11243 8th Ave. NW O-10285 8th Ave. NW 


(616) 643-8023 (616) 735-4248 

Clerk: larry.meulenberg@speedwrench.com Bulletin Clerk: deb@hoeksemaconstruction.com 

Mr. Larry Meulenberg 

Mrs. Deb Hoeksema 

O-342 Begole St. SW 13983 32nd Ave. 

Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Marne, MI 49435 

(616) 893-6289 (616) 677-5209 





Former Minister: M. Dick, 1996-2008. 

GRANDVILLE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

www.grandville@prc.org 

4320 40th St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. (616) 534-2626 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: tjkaiser@att.net 

Rev. Kenneth Koole 

Mr. Tim Kaiser 

4300 Pineway Dr. SW 4544 41st St. SW 

Grandville, MI 49418 Grandville, MI 49418 

(616) 538-2575 (home) (616) 530-4845 

(616) 538-6176 (study) 

Clerk: dharbach@comcast.net Bulletin Clerk: bulletin@grandvilleprc.org 

Mr. David Harbach 

Mrs. Amanda Kamps 

3162 16th Ave. 2317 Camden Ave. SW 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Wyoming, MI 49519 

(616) 869-7715 (616) 322-2859 





Former Ministers: J. Kortering, 1984-1992; A. Spriensma, 1992-2002. 

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HOPE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH in Walker, MI 

1580 Ferndale Ave. SW, Walker, MI 49534. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: jrutgers253@sbcglobal.net 

Rev. 

Mr. Jon Rutgers 

1550 Ferndale Ave. SW 7064 Maplelawn Dr. 

Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Hudsonville, MI 49426 

(616) 453-1936 (616) 669-0708 

Clerk: joelvalm@gmail.com Bulletin Clerk: handel2@comcast.net 

Mr. Joel Minderhoud 

Mrs. Evelyn Langerak 

4565 Fenwood St. SW 1508 Ferndale Ave. SW 


(616) 735-0006 (616) 453-7317 





Former Ministers: G.M. Ophoff, 1922-1929; H. DeWolf, 1936-1940; 

J.A. Heys, 1941-1955; H. Hanko, 1955-1963; H. Veldman, 1963-1966; 

J. Kortering, 1966-1970; R. Van Overloop, 1972-1979; 

R. Flikkema, 1981-1986; J. Slopsema, 1986-1995; R. Dykstra, 1995-1996; 

J. Laning, 1997-2010. 

HUDSONVILLE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

5101 Beechtree St., Hudsonville, MI 49426. www.iserv.net\~hud-prc 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: curtgritters@gmail.com 

Rev. Garrett Eriks 

Mr. Curt Gritters 

5101 Beechtree St. 4581 Caspian Dr. 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Hudsonville, MI 49426 

(616) 669-0755 (home) (616) 856-1278 

(616) 669-5380 (study) Bulletin Clerk: hudsonvilleprc@gmail.com 

Clerk: ralph.vanderveen@sbcglobal.net Mrs. Heidi Haveman 

Mr. Ralph VanderVeen 

1745 Westward Ct. 

2973 Willow Run St. Jenison, MI 49428 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 (616) 457-5431 

(616) 669-5833 






Former Ministers: G. Vos, 1929-1932; J.D. DeJong, 1932-1941; 

B. Kok, 1943-1947; G. Vos, 1948-1965; H. Veldman, 1966-1971; 

C. Hanko, 1971-1977; G. VanBaren, 1977-1994; B. Gritters, 1994-2003. 

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KALAMAZOO PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

4515 Green Acres Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Phone: (269) 381-4211. 

www.Kalamazooprc.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: bryan.erika@att.net 

Rev. Michael DeVries 

Mr. Bryan Kiel 

2034 Skyline Dr. 530 Turwill Ln 

Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Kalamazoo, MI 49006 

(269) 349-5202 (269) 381-3365 

Clerk: Tkiel1957@sbcglobal.net Bulletin Clerk: tkiel1957@sbcglobal.net 

Mr. Tom Kiel 

Mrs. Marcia Kiel 

2826 Olney Rd. 2826 Olney Rd 

Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Kalamazoo, MI 49006 

(269) 381-3763 (269) 381-3763 






Former Ministers: W. Verhil, 1932-1935; J.G. Kooistra,1935-1940; 

H. Veldman, 1941-1950; E. Knott, 1950-1953; A. Mulder, 1958-1961; 

R.C. Harbach, 1963-1974; B. Woudenberg, 1976-1996; 

W. Bruinsma, 1996-2006; A. Spriensma, 2007-2010. 

PROVIDENCE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 


Meeting in Heritage PR School (Music Room), Hudsonville, MI. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: joelvcpa@att.net 

Rev. Heath Bleyenberg 

Mr. Joel VanBaren 

750 Quincy St. SW 5361 Meadow Run SW 

Grandville, MI 49418 Wyoming, MI 49509 

(616) 570-8340 (616) 532-9541 

Clerk: jebrummel@juno.com Bulletin Clerk: provbulletin@gmail.com 

Mr. Joe Brummel 

Mrs. Deb Bleyenberg 

2944 Bluewater Ln SW 750 Quincy St. SW 

Wyoming, MI 49418 Grandville, MI 49418 

(616) 538-9471 (616) 896-0178 





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SOUTHEAST PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Grand Rapids, MI 

1535 Cambridge Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. (616) 245-6931 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: tyler.pipe@royaltechnologiescorp.com 

Rev. William A. Langerak 

Mr. Tyler Pipe 

1543 Cambridge Ave. SE 3289 Townsend Ave. NE 


(616) 446-5986 (616) 881-9543 

Clerk: dougi@mingerink.com Bulletin Clerk: debseprc@sbcglobal.net 

Mr. Doug Mingerink 

Mrs. Deb Doezema 

3341 Ashton Rd SE 4809 Poinsettia Ave. SE 


(616) 366-2765 (616) 531-1790 






Former Ministers: R. Veldman, 1944-1962; M. Schipper, 1962-1978; 

C. Haak, 1979-1986; S. Key, 1986-1991; DH. Kuiper, 1992-2002. 

SOUTHWEST PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Wyoming, MI 

4875 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49418. www.southwestprc.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: b_zandstra@yahoo.com 

Rev. Arie denHartog 

Mr. Ben Zandstra 

4895 Ivanrest Ave. SW 3500 Bluebird Ave. SW 

Wyoming, MI 49418 Wyoming, MI 49519 

(616) 532-4846 (616) 648-2240 

Clerk: gary.boverhof@InsphereIS.com Bulletin Clerk: ekswbltn@att.net 

Mr. Gary Boverhof 

Mrs. Evonne Kreuzer 

2207 Porter St. SW #201 3574 Hillcrest Rd. 

Wyoming, MI 49519 Hudsonville, MI 49426 

(616) 437-1725 (616) 669-1792 






Former Ministers: B. Kok, 1929-1937; R. Veldman, 1937-1939; 

M. Schipper, 1939-1945; S. Cammenga, 1945-1948; 

J. Blankespoor, 1949-1953; M. Schipper, 1954-1962; 

G. Lubbers, 1964-1970; H. Veldman, 1971-1978; M. DeVries, 1978-1985; 

M. Kamps, 1986-1992; R. Cammenga, 1993-2004. 

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TRINITY PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 


3385 VanBuren St., Hudsonville, MI 49426. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: tomholstege@y7mail.com 

Rev. Nathan P. Decker 

Mr. Tom Holstege 

3421 Hillcrest Rd. 7304 21st Ave. 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Jenison, MI 49428 

(616) 669-7025 (study) (616) 667-4082 

Clerk: s.engelsma@att.net 

Bulletin Clerk: rondavanbemmel@sbcglobal.net 

Mr. Stefan Engelsma 

Mrs. Ronda VanBemmel 

7856 Schoolside Dr. 4628 Stonewood Ct. 

Hudsonville, MI 49426 Hudsonville, MI 49426 

(616) 662-9363 (616) 662-9683 






Former Minister: R. Kleyn, 2002-2009. 

WINGHAM PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Ontario, Canada 

292 Edward St. (P.O. Box 570), Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Canada 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: devries@wightman.ca 

Rev. Martin VanderWal 

Mr. Henry DeVries 

P.O. Box 1694 (541 Angus St.) RR #2 

Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 

Mildmay, ON N0G 2J0 

Canada 

Canada 

(519) 357-9674 (519) 367-3627 

Clerk: rjcrich@hurontel.on.ca Bulletin Clerk: rnkikkert@yahoo.ca 

Mr. Rod Crich 

Mrs. Nanda Kikkert 

RR #2 RR #5 

Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 

Lucknow, ON N0G2H0 

Canada 

Canada 

(519) 529-3715 (519) 395-3978 





Former Minister: M. DeVries, 2004-2010. 

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BETHEL PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Roselle, IL 

115 Pratt Blvd., Roselle, IL 60172. (630) 307-9408 www.bethel prc.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: edolsson@gmail.com 

Rev. Dennis Lee 

Mr. Eric Olsson 

1047 Florida Ln 655 Illinois Blvd. 

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 

(847) 524-4676 (847) 885-1753 

Clerk: jvanoverloop1@yahoo.com Bulletin Clerk: jameliameurer@gmail.com 

Mr. Jared VanOverloop 

Miss Jennifer Meurer 

2227 Camden Ln 208 Springside Dr. 

Hanover Park, IL 60133 Elgin, IL 60124 

(630) 855-6089 (847) 488-9864 






Former Ministers: R. VanOverloop, 1989-1994; C. Haak, 1994-2004; 

J. Mahtani, 2005-2010. 

CALVARY PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

2011 2nd St., Hull, IA 51239. (712) 439-6070 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: bigkinger23@hotmail.com 

Rev. Cory Griess 

Mr. Mike King 

1902 1st St. 816 5th St. 

Hull, IA 51239 Hull, IA 51239 

(712) 439-1284 (712) 439-2576 

Clerk: ewestra@hickorytech.net Bulletin Clerk: kbengen@mtcnet.net 

Mr. Ed Westra 

Mrs. Bonnie VanEngen 

1205 Okey St. 1825 2nd St. 

Hull, IA 51239 Hull, IA 51239 

(712) 439-2235 (712) 439-1398 






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COVENANT OF GRACE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

330 W. Indiana, Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 926-0372; mail: P.O. Box 10138, 

Spokane, WA 99209 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: greggyd@gmail.com 

Rev. Rodney Kleyn 

Mr. Gregory Duerr 

7317 N. Deschutes Dr. 3501 N. H St. 

Spokane, WA 99208 Spokane, WA 99205 

(509) 926-0372 (509) 290-0489 

Clerk: aedwards99205@yahoo.com Bulletin Clerk: ryan.lathrop@gmail.com 

Mr. Aaron Edwards 

Mr. Ryan Lathrop 

3028 W. Euclid Ave. 3609 W. Glass Ave. 

Spokane, WA 99205 Spokane, WA 99205 

(509) 327-4354 (509) 326-6874 

Worship Services: 10:00 a.m.; 5:00 p.m.; Special: 10:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. 



Catechism: 9. 

CRETE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

1777 E. Richton Rd., Crete, IL 60417 (708) 672-4600 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: tvanbaren@hoogendoorntalbot.com 

Rev. Nathan Langerak 

Mr. Todd VanBaren 

24015 S. Volbrecht Rd. 2828 E. Corning Rd. 

Crete, IL 60417 Beecher, IL 60401 

(708) 259-7543 (312) 296-3291 

Clerk: bwories@sbcglobal.net Bulletin Clerk: churchsecretary@prccrete.org 

Mr. Bert Wories Jr. 

Mrs. Kathy Brummel 

3622 193rd Pl. 1777 E. Richton Rd. 

Lansing, IL 60438 Crete, IL 60417 

(708) 474-4926 (708) 672-4600 

(708) 672-4601 (FAX) 






Former Ministers: P. DeBoer, 1932-1938; L. Vermeer, 1938-1945; 

M. Schipper, 1945-1954; H.C. Hoeksema, 1955-1959; J.A. Heys, 1959-1967; 

R. Decker, 1969-1973; D. Engelsma, 1974-1988; C. Terpstra, 1989-1997; 

A. Brummel, 1998-2007. 

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DOON PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

408 6th Ave., Doon, IA 51235. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: mantelmd@mtcnet.net 

Rev. David Overway 

Mr. Michael Mantel 

601 N. 1st St. 404 Hubbard Ave. 

Doon, IA 51235 Hull, IA 51239 

(712) 726-3382 (712) 726-3436 

Clerk: vanegdoms@gmail.com Bulletin Clerk: roverway@netzero.net 

Mr. Perry VanEgdom 

Mrs. Rebecca Overway 

2324 Fir Ave. 601 N. 1st St. 

Doon, IA 51235 Doon, IA 51235 

(712) 726-3545 (712) 726-3382 

Worship Services: 9:30 a.m.; 2:00 p.m. (Dec-Feb); 

9:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. (Mar-Nov); Special: 9:30 a.m.; 7:00 p.m.. 




Former Ministers: J.D. DeJong, 1929-1932; G. Lubbers, 1934-1937; 

J.VanderBreggen, 1939-1942; J. Blankespoor, 1943-1949; 

H.C. Hoeksema, 1949-1955; G. VanBaren, 1956-1962; 

H. Hanko, 1963-1965; R. Decker, 1965-1969; R. Moore, 1971-1976; 

M. Kamps, 1976-1986; R. Dykstra, 1986-1995; R. Smit, 1996-2004. 

EDGERTON PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

311 Maple St., Edgerton, MN 56128. (Mail to: P.O. Box 212). 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: j2baker@frontier.com 

Rev. Douglas J. Kuiper 

Mr. Jeff Baker 

321 Maple St. W. /P.O. Box 212 121 2nd St. 


(507) 442-4441 (507) 631-6651 

Clerk: edgertonskip@frontiernet.net Bulletin Clerk: farmergary@frontiernet.net 

Mr. Chester Hunter 

Gary and Marsha Boverhof 

251 Center St. W. 1488 21st St. 


(507) 442-5740 (507) 442-4874 





Former Ministers: W. Verhil, 1938-1943; G. Vos, 1943-1948; 

P. DeBoer, 1948-1953; H. Veldman, 1953-1959; 

B. Woudenberg, 1960-1965; G. Lanting, 1966-1974; 

J. Slopsema, 1974-1982; J. Smith, 1982-1985; M. DeVries, 1985-1995; 

A. Brummel, 1995-1998; D. Kleyn, 1998-2005; D. Lee, 2006-2010. 

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FIRST PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

15911 107A Ave., Edmonton, AB, Canada 

(direct mail to pastor’s address) www.members.shaw.ca/firstprcedmonton 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: GMulder@telus.net 

Rev. John P. Marcus 

Mr. Bert Mulder 

10712 159th St. 376 Kaska Rd. 

Edmonton, AB T5P 3B4 

Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4G8 

Canada 

Canada 

(780) 489-6470 (780) 464-4623 

Clerk: jamesnmel@shaw.ca Bulletin Clerk: FredT@shaw.ca 

Mr. James Molenkamp 

Mrs. Netty Tolsma 

11619 134 Ave. 10 Holly Place 

Edmonton, AB T5E 1K8 

St. Albert, AB T8N 6W7 

Canada 

Canada 

(780) 454-4506 (780) 418-1189 





Former Ministers: R. Moore, 1976-1982; T. Miersma, 1982-1994; 

M. DeVries, 1995-2004. 

HERITAGE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

meeting at the Holiday Inn City Centre; 100 W. 8th St., Burgundy Room 

Sioux Falls, SD. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: kylebleyenburg@hotmail.com 

Rev. Allen J. Brummel 

Mr. Kyle Bleyenburg 

3210 S. Fernwood Ave. 4500 S. Fireside Ave. 

Sioux Falls, SD 57110 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 

(605) 271-3692 (605) 261-5287 

Clerk: gaylenteslaa@aol.com Bulletin Clerk: a.brummel@prca.org 

Mr. Gaylen TeSlaa 

Rev. Allen J. Brummel 

104 W. Hazeltine Ln 3210 S. Fernwood Ave. 

Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Sioux Falls, SD 57110 

(605) 338-2370 (605) 271-3692 




Catechism: 9. 

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HOPE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Redlands, CA 

1307 E. Brockton Ave., Redlands, CA 92374. www.hopeprc.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: treasurer@hopeprc.org 

Rev. Brian L. Huizinga 

Mr. Steven Potjer 

1307 E. Brockton Ave. 1545 Kelly St. 

Redlands, CA 92374 Redlands, CA 92374 

(909) 792-0307 (home) (909) 335-9544 

Clerk: clerk@hopeprc.org 

Bulletin Clerk: bulletin@hopeprc.org 

Mr. Peter Smit 

Mr. Jonathan denHartog 

33487 Brushy Hollow Dr. 10537 Wood Glen Ct. 

Yucaipa, CA 92399 Yucaipa, CA 92399 

(909) 797-7933 (909) 797-0970 





Former Ministers: G. Vos, 1933-1943; P. DeBoer, 1943-1948; 

L. Vermeer, 1948-1953; H.H. Kuiper, 1954-1958; H. Veldman, 1959-1963; 

C. Hanko, 1964-1971; M. Kamps, 1972-1976; J. Kortering, 1976-1979; 

K. Koole, 1982-1989; A. denHartog, 1990-2001; M. VanderWal, 2002-2011. 

HULL PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

1006 Hayes Ave., Hull, IA 51239. www.reformedwitness.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: ltbrummel@mtcnet.net 

Rev. James A. Laning 

Mr. Lane Brummel 

1004 Hayes Ave. 2463 390th St. 

Hull, IA 51239 Sioux Center, IA 51250 

(712) 363-1944 (home/study) (712) 722-0855 

(712) 439-1283 (church) 

(712) 439-2038 (FAX) 

Clerk: donver@mtcnet.net 

Bulletin Clerk: csuitten@mtcnet.net 

Mr. Don VerMeer 

Mrs. Sue Uittenbogaard 

4149 290th St. 1410 Birch St. 

Boyden, IA 51234 Hull, IA 51239 

(712) 725-2505 (712) 439-2258 

Worship Services: 9:30 a.m.; 2:00 p.m. (Dec.-Feb.);. 

9:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. (Mar.-Nov.); Special: 9:30 a.m.; 7:00 p.m. 




Former Ministers: B.J. Danhof, 1925-1927; W. Verhil, 1927-1929; 

C. Hanko, 1929-1935; L. Vermeer, 1935-1938; A. Cammenga, 1938-1950; 

J.D. DeJong, 1950-1953; J.A. Heys, 1955-1959; 

J. Kortering, 1960-1966; 1970-1976; M. Hoeksema, 1976-1979; 

R. Cammenga, 1979-1984; R. Moore, 1985-1999; S. Key, 2000-2010.



IMMANUEL PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada 

5940 60 Ave. Close, Lacombe, AB T4L 1X8, Canada 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: marvnmarsha@hotmail.com 

Rev. Thomas Miersma 

Mr. Marvin Molenkamp 

5940 60th Ave. Close 39 Hearthstone Dr. 

Lacombe, AB T4L 1X8 

Lacombe, AB T4L 1P7 

Canada 

Canada 

(403) 782-5444 (403) 786-2373 

Clerk: ricknmarsha@hotmail.com Bulletin Clerk: jrmiersma@gmail.com 

Mr. Rick Span 

Mrs. Jan Miersma 

12 Garden Rd. 5940 60th Ave. Close 

Lacombe, AB T4L 1R7 

Lacombe, AB T4L 1X8 

Canada 

Canada 

(403) 782-5340 (403) 782-5444 





Former Ministers: D. Kuiper, 1987-1992; M. Dick, 1992-1996; 

R. Miersma, 1996-2003; R. Smit, 2004-2009. 

LOVELAND PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

709 E. 57th St., Loveland, CO 80538. Home page: www.prca.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: dhollema@gmail.com 

Rev. Steven R. Key 

Mr. David Hollema 

709 E. 57th St. 1814 W. 10th St. 

Loveland, CO 80538 Loveland, CO 80537 

(970) 667-1347 (970) 290-9827 

Clerk: vsolanyk@digitalglobe.com Bulletin Clerk: DnABrands@msn.com 

Mr. Victor Solanyk 

Mrs. Amy Brands 

5464 County Rd. 50 1621 Melissa Dr. 

Johnstown, CO 80534 Loveland, CO 80537 

(970) 669-9005 (970) 461-7967 

Worship Services: 9:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. (Aug.-May); . 

9:30 a.m.; 7:00 p.m. (June-July); Special: 9:30 a.m.; 7:00 p.m. 




Former Ministers: H.H. Kuiper, 1958-1961; D. Engelsma, 1963-1974; 

G.Lanting, 1974-1979; J.Kortering, 1979-1984; R.Cammenga, 1984-1993; 

G. VanBaren, 1994-1999; G. Eriks, 1999-2005; R. Miersma, 2006-2010. 

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LYNDEN PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

315 North Park St., Lynden, WA 98264. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: BLUECUB22@gmail.com 

Rev. Ronald Hanko 

Mr. Raphael Neff 

317 N. Park St. 101 Springview Dr. 

Lynden, WA 98264 Lynden, WA 98264 

(360) 354-4337 (360) 815-0942 

Clerk: 

Bulletin Clerk: fredncathy@juno.com 

Mr. Robert Kelley 

Mr. Fred Hanko 

P.O. Box 733 P.O. Box 584 

Sumas, WA 98295 Everson, WA 98247 

(360) 988-0690 (360) 996-7950 






Former Ministers: R.C. Harbach, 1955-1963; B. Woudenberg, 1965-1976; 

D.H. Kuiper, 1976-1984; C. Haak, 1986-1994; M. Joostens, 1995-2000. 

PEACE PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH in Lansing, IL 

18423 Stony Island Ave., Lansing, IL 60438. www.peaceprc.org 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: treasurer@peaceprc.org 

Rev. Clayton Spronk 

Mr. Greg Bruinsma 

18425 Stony Island Ave. 420 Matteson St. 

Lansing, IL 60438 Dyer, IN 46311 

(708) 418-0210 (219) 865-0375 

Clerk: bill@dejongequipment.com Bulletin Clerk: carriebosman@att.net 

Mr. William DeJong 

Mrs. Caroline Bosman 

383 S. Dixie Hwy 1445 Lake St. 

Beecher, IL 60401 Dyer, IN 46311 

(708) 946-6126 (219) 865-0866 






Former Minister: S. Houck, 1990-2007. 

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RANDOLPH PROTESTANT REFORMED CHURCH 

229 Hammond St., Randolph, WI 

Mailing: 225 Pierce St. 

Pastor: 

Treasurer: endevries@yahoo.com 

Rev. 

Mr. Eric DeVries 

225 Pierce St. 464 N. 1st St. 

Randolph, WI 53956 Randolph, WI 53956 

(920) 326-5642 (920) 326-3673 

Clerk: geneab50@yahoo.com Bulletin Clerk: rprc.bulletin@gmail.com 

Mr. Eugene Braaksma 

Miss Jackie Regnerus 

432 Jones Dr. W1787 Hollnagel Rd. 

Randolph, WI 53956 Randolph, WI 53956 

(920) 326-3789 (920) 348-5478 





Former Ministers: G. Lubbers, 1944-1950; H.H. Kuiper, 1951-1954; 

E. Emanuel, 1954-1959; G. VanBaren, 1962-1965; 

D.H. Kuiper, 1967-1970; W. Bekkering, 1972-1977; 

K. Koole, 1977-1982; J. Slopsema, 1982-1986; A. denHartog, 1987-1989; 

S. Key, 1991-2000; D.J. Kuiper, 2001-2012. 

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228 


SISTER CHURCHES 

Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church in Singapore 

11, Jalan Mesin #04-00, Standard Industrial Building, Singapore 368813. 

Web page: www.cerc.org.sg 

Clerk: felixchancheeseng@gmail.com Treasurer: kegreid@yahoo.co.uk 

Elder Felix Chan Chee Seng Elder Leong Fai Chong 

Block 664B Jurong West St. 64 Block 667A Jurong West St. 65 

#12-232 #05-107 

Singapore 642664 Singapore 641667 

(011) 65-91077077 (011) 65-96268684 




Sister-church relationship established in June 2012. 

Covenant Protestant Reformed Church of Northern Ireland 

83 Clarence St., Ballymena BT43 5DR, Northern Ireland 

(mail should be directed to pastor’s address below) 

Web page: www.cprc.co.uk 

Pastor: pastor@cprc.co.uk 

Treasurer: kegreid@yahoo.co.uk 

Rev. Angus Stewart 

Mr. Ivan Reid 

7 Lislunnan Road 26 Hawthorne Grove 

Kells, Ballymena 

Glynn, Larne 

Co. Antrim BT42 3NR 

Co. Antrim BT40 3HE 

Northern Ireland 


(01144) 28 25 891851 (01144) 28 28 276619 

Clerk: briancrossett@hotmail.com 

Mr. Brian Crossett 

50 Brookfield Heights 

Burnside, Ballyclare Co. Antrim BT39 0TS 


(01144) 28 93 341198 




Catechism: 10 

Sister-church relationship established in June 2007. 

Limerick Reformed Fellowship (CPRC Mission Field) 

Worshiping at: Conradh na Gaeilge Hall Thomas St, Limerick City 

Missionary: pastor@limerickreformed.com 

Rev. Martyn McGeown 

Apt. 10, Blk D, Ballycummin Village 

Limerick City, Co. Limerick, Republic of Ireland 


Telephone: (011) 35361 635582



Seminary 

THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL of the Protestant Reformed Churches 

4949 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49418 (616) 531-1490 

fax: (616) 531-3033 E-mail: doezema@prca.org 

Professor Ronald L. Cammenga, cammenga@prca.org 

Dogmatics and Old Testament 

Professor Russell J. Dykstra, dykstra@prca.org 

Church History and New Testament 

Professor Barrett L. Gritters, gritters@prca.org 

Practical Theology and New Testament 

Mission Fields 

Philippines — Missionaries: Rev. Richard Smit; Rev. Daniel Kleyn 

Berean PRC in the Philippines (Manila). 

Worshiping: 3rd floor Manahan Hall, Philippine Cooperative Center, E. 

Rodriquez Ave., Quezon City ; 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 

Calling Church: Doon Protestant Reformed Church 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Missionary: Rev.Wilbur Bruinsma 

216 Thornberry Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. (412) 727-6811 

Worshiping: 716 Atlantic Ave., Forest Hills, PA; 9:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. 

Calling Church: Southwest Protestant Reformed Church (GR) 

SUMMARY OF CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS 

Classis Classis 

East West Denomination 

Number of churches...................................16..........15.........................31 

Vacant churches............................................1............1...........................2 

Ministers serving churches.........................15..........14.........................29 

Professors..................................................... -.............-...........................3 

Missionaries.................................................. -.............-...........................3 

Ministers Emeriti.......................................... -.............-.........................11 

Families.................................................1,265........706....................1,971 

Communicant Members........................2,946.....1,645....................4,591 

Total Membership..................................4,965.....2,912....................7,877 

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YEARBOOK CHART 


Classis East 

Fam. Fam. Com. Tot. 

Church Minister Org. Org. Pres. Mem. Mem. Coun. Cat. 

Byron Center........A. Spriensma 1983......24....111......236.......423......13.....128 

Cornerstone..............J. Mahtani 1999......24......28........62.......105........6.......23 

Faith....................... A. Lanning 1973......19....139......328.......567......16.....140 

First(GR)............... J. Slopsema 1879......80......72......164.......236......12.......44 

First(Hol).............. D. Holstege 1929......11......68......153.......250......11.......59 

Georgetown ............... C. Haak 1994......35....124......292.......503......17.....142 

Grace...............R. VanOverloop 1995......26......66......156.......260......10.......73 

Grandville..................K. Koole 1984......26......92......213.......348......13.......51 

Hope(GR)................................. 1916........7......97......247.......438......15.....141 

Hudsonville................. G. Eriks 1926......22....144......341.......511......17.......85 

Kalamazoo.............M. DeVries 1927......11......19........46.........66........5.......12 

Providence........ H. Bleyenberg 2008......26......34........72.......154........5.......34 

Southeast..............W. Langerak 1944......35......69......170.......266......11.......62 

Southwest...........A. denHartog 1926......16......96......228.......367......16.......92 

Trinity...................... N. Decker 2001......45......92......210.......408......13.....111 

Wingham.......... M. VanderWal 1979........6......14........28.........63........4.......32 

Totals ............413..1265....2946.....4965....184...1229 

Classis West 

Fam. Fam. Com. Tot. 

Church Minister Org. Org. Pres. Mem. Mem. Coun. Cat. 

Bethel...........................D. Lee 1989......13......18........41.........62........4.......14 

Calvary....................C. Griess 2007......46......56......129.......240........9.......60 

Covenant of Grace... R. Kleyn 2009........5........9........19.........36........3.........9 

Crete...................N. Langerak 1926........7....116......286.......494......15.....129 

Doon...................D. Overway 1926......11......37........95.......160........8.......25 

Edgerton..............D.J. Kuiper 1938......13......23........51.........86........5.......21 

First(Edmon.)..........J. Marcus 1975........6......25........58.......111........5.......33 

Heritage..............A. Brummel 2010......15......15........34.........59........4.........9 

Hope(Red.)......... B. Huizinga 1932......35......67......165.......246........9.......54 

Hull..........................J. Laning 1925......32....113......254.......484......15.....154 

Immanuel(Lac.)... T. Miersma 1987........8......24........58.......120........5.......41 

Loveland......................S. Key 1958......17......77......166.......292......11.......65 

Lynden.................... R. Hanko 1951........6......26........60.........97........5.......26 

Peace...................... C. Spronk 1988......24......47......107.......210........8.......41 

Randolph................................. 1943........8......53......122.......215........7.......59 

Totals 246....706....1645.....2912....113.....740 

Denominational Totals 659..1971....4591.....7877....297...1969 

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