Comments for Central Reformed Church http://www.centralreformedchurch.org Classic Worship. Liberating Theology. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:00:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Rev. Curry Pikkaart http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4340 Rev. Curry Pikkaart Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:00:38 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4340 I have just read of Barb's passing on the RCA website - I am stunned. My deepest condolences to you as family. I always admired Barb as a person of strength, integrity, character, and commitment. She exmplified in extraordinary ways what it means to love, serve, and walk humbly with her Lord. She always greeted me warmly and I counted it a privilege to be not only a colleague but also to be considered a friend. She will be deeply missed by more than any of us will ever know. I have just read of Barb’s passing on the RCA website – I am stunned. My deepest condolences to you as family. I always admired Barb as a person of strength, integrity, character, and commitment. She exmplified in extraordinary ways what it means to love, serve, and walk humbly with her Lord. She always greeted me warmly and I counted it a privilege to be not only a colleague but also to be considered a friend. She will be deeply missed by more than any of us will ever know.

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Dave and Karen Custer http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4327 Dave and Karen Custer Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:05:35 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4327 Dear Pekich Family: Sorry we didn't get a chance to see you after your Mom's funeral on Saturday. We wanted to tell you how much we dearly loved your Mom for her work, her passion, her kindness, her smile, her tender and caring personality, her laugh, her love of life, her hugs, her always making sure she gave our three boys a handshake and smile in Church and her optimism towards life. She was such a role model and we will always remember her! Our love to you all...Dave and Karen Custer Dear Pekich Family:
Sorry we didn’t get a chance to see you after your Mom’s funeral on
Saturday. We wanted to tell you how much we dearly loved your Mom for her work, her passion, her kindness, her smile, her tender
and caring personality, her laugh, her love of life, her hugs, her
always making sure she gave our three boys a handshake and smile in Church and her optimism towards life. She was such a role model and we will always remember her! Our love to you all…Dave and Karen Custer

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Sally and Dan Meeuwsen http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4311 Sally and Dan Meeuwsen Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:39:16 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4311 Dear Edie, Bill, Rob, & Jen, & Helen; You are in our thoughts and prayers at your time of sadness. It is always too soon to say good-bye. Even though there is releif at the end of great suffering, that does not dim your sorrow. It is going to take time for you to reach out to life again. But have faith that a happier day will come and remember there are many who care about you. Dear Edie, Bill, Rob, & Jen, & Helen;

You are in our thoughts and prayers at your time of sadness. It is always too soon to say good-bye. Even though there is releif at the end of great suffering, that does not dim your sorrow. It is going to take time for you to reach out to life again. But have faith that a happier day will come and remember there are many who care about you.

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Jan Atwood http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4308 Jan Atwood Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:20:02 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4308 Dear Helen, Edie, Bill, Rob, & Jen, My heart has been with all of you this past week and will continue with prayers and healing energy for you, too, as the weeks go on. I was so glad that Andy & I were able to see Barb on Christmas Day and give her our love. She was able to converse, eat chocolate, respond to some healing energy and reminisce with us about our shared experiences over the years. Her sense of humor shone through it all! The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi graces our wall and I believe that Barb lived this prayer out on a daily basis. Here's to you, Barb! Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen. Peace & Blessings to you, her beloved family, Jan Atwood Dear Helen, Edie, Bill, Rob, & Jen,
My heart has been with all of you this past week and will continue with prayers and healing energy for you, too, as the weeks go on.

I was so glad that Andy & I were able to see Barb on Christmas Day and give her our love. She was able to converse, eat chocolate, respond to some healing energy and reminisce with us about our shared experiences over the years. Her sense of humor shone through it all!

The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi graces our wall and I believe that Barb lived this prayer out on a daily basis. Here’s to you, Barb!

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Amen.

Peace & Blessings to you, her beloved family,
Jan Atwood

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Charlotte Ellison http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4306 Charlotte Ellison Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:37:01 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4306 I had the privilege of spending the day calling people who have been friends of Heartside, not wanting anyone to learn of Barb's passing through an (albeit beautiful) obituary. What I heard was story upon story of how Barb had touched their lives, about friendships forged in the crucible of their suffering and Barb's tender and compassionate presence with each as they sat on the mourner's bench. One said how understanding and kind Barb was when their son died of AIDS, at a time when not many people were either understanding or kind about such a loss. Another said she was keeping "very, very busy" because she had been a very bad addict and Barb had probably saved her life. Those stories continued throughout the day. I have seen the love Barb has earned in the tears of the Neighbors at Heartside as they gathered to console one another and remember how she had become the face of Jesus Christ to them--even as she once said she had seen her Savior's face in that of a neighbor, newly bloodied by a beating. To me, Barb was a seminary fellow, a colleague whom I always admired a friend with a delicious sense of humor and one tough cookie when it came to looking out for the underdog. I could not have guessed just how profound an impact her life had made or how broadly and deeply loved she has become. What a well-lived life. What a friend of God and servant of mankind. My love to her beloved family, whom she has so gifted and commissioned with her values and faith, as to be a living legacy and witness to the love of God that so animated their mom. I had the privilege of spending the day calling people who have been friends of Heartside, not wanting anyone to learn of Barb’s passing through an (albeit beautiful) obituary. What I heard was story upon story of how Barb had touched their lives, about friendships forged in the crucible of their suffering and Barb’s tender and compassionate presence with each as they sat on the mourner’s bench. One said how understanding and kind Barb was when their son died of AIDS, at a time when not many people were either understanding or kind about such a loss. Another said she was keeping “very, very busy” because she had been a very bad addict and Barb had probably saved her life. Those stories continued throughout the day. I have seen the love Barb has earned in the tears of the Neighbors at Heartside as they gathered to console one another and remember how she had become the face of Jesus Christ to them–even as she once said she had seen her Savior’s face in that of a neighbor, newly bloodied by a beating.

To me, Barb was a seminary fellow, a colleague whom I always admired a friend with a delicious sense of humor and one tough cookie when it came to looking out for the underdog. I could not have guessed just how profound an impact her life had made or how broadly and deeply loved she has become. What a well-lived life. What a friend of God and servant of mankind.

My love to her beloved family, whom she has so gifted and commissioned with her values and faith, as to be a living legacy and witness to the love of God that so animated their mom.

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Jill Vande Zande http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4305 Jill Vande Zande Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:57:13 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4305 To the entire Pekich family: You are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of Barb. No words are adequate for the pain that you are experiencing, and I know comfort will be long in coming, but we trust our gracious, wonderful, and loving God who says that weeping may last for a night, but joy DOES come in the morning. I pray that God administers the peace that passes all understanding to your hearts and minds as you journey through the days ahead. Know that you are being lifted up! To the entire Pekich family:

You are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of Barb. No words are adequate for the pain that you are experiencing, and I know comfort will be long in coming, but we trust our gracious, wonderful, and loving God who says that weeping may last for a night, but joy DOES come in the morning. I pray that God administers the peace that passes all understanding to your hearts and minds as you journey through the days ahead. Know that you are being lifted up!

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Vicki & Jim Hill http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4300 Vicki & Jim Hill Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:54:52 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4300 We, too, were members of Central with Barb and Bill , all of us with growing families. We renewed acquaintance with Barb at Heartside, and the years flew by as she served, led, and expanded its community to family including so many of us through outreach to supporters. I saw words attributed to martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero as I came to my computer ~ they so fit Barb in tribute to her work,ministries, prophetic outlook. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying that the kingdom always lies beyond us. No statement says all that could be said. No prayer fully expresses our faith. No confession brings perfection. No pastoral visit brings wholeness. No program accomplishes the church's mission. No set of goals and objectives includes everything. This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities. We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well. It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord's grace to enter and do the rest. We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker. We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own. Attributed to Archbishop Oscar Romero (actually written by Bishop Ken Untener) In thankfulness for Barb's life; as consolation for her beloved families and friends, we celebrate her entry into that kingdom beyond our earthly vision. May she be welcomed with the warmth and love she always extended to others. We, too, were members of Central with Barb and Bill , all of us with growing families. We renewed acquaintance with Barb at Heartside, and the years flew by as she served, led, and expanded its community to family including so many of us through outreach to supporters. I saw words attributed to martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero as I came to my computer ~ they so fit Barb in tribute to her work,ministries, prophetic outlook.

Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying
that the kingdom always lies beyond us.
No statement says all that could be said.
No prayer fully expresses our faith.
No confession brings perfection.
No pastoral visit brings wholeness.
No program accomplishes the church’s mission.
No set of goals and objectives includes everything.

This is what we are about.
We plant the seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted,
knowing that they hold future promise.
We lay foundations that will need further development.
We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities.
We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation
in realizing that. This enables us to do something,
and to do it very well. It may be incomplete,
but it is a beginning, a step along the way,
an opportunity for the Lord’s grace to enter and do the rest.
We may never see the end results, but that is the difference
between the master builder and the worker.
We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs.
We are prophets of a future not our own.

Attributed to Archbishop Oscar Romero
(actually written by Bishop Ken Untener)

In thankfulness for Barb’s life; as consolation for her beloved families and friends, we celebrate her entry into that kingdom beyond our earthly vision. May she be welcomed with the warmth and love she always extended to others.

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Diana Walker (Paulsen) http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4299 Diana Walker (Paulsen) Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:50:57 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4299 Many years ago I was a member at Central Reformed Church. The community of faith that I experienced at that time has never been repeated. Worship and service and fellowship were all rolled into one as we lived out, daily, our "Jesus Is Lord" benediction. People were at the center of our world and into that world came Barb and Bill Peckich. I can remember the day little Edie was born! In the midst of that joy, our family moved away but I always kept track of what was going on at Central. I was so pleased when Barb decided to go to Seminary and thought, at the time, what a perfect fit. When she moved to Heartside, I found myself nodding and saying, "But, of course." Barb had natural gifts for ministry. Her mercy skills went off the charts. Barb was the embodiment of the benediction and now, knows fully, the Jesus who is our Lord. My love and blessings to her family and friends. Many years ago I was a member at Central Reformed Church. The community of faith that I experienced at that time has never been repeated. Worship and service and fellowship were all rolled into one as we lived out, daily, our “Jesus Is Lord” benediction. People were at the center of our world and into that world came Barb and Bill Peckich. I can remember the day little Edie was born!
In the midst of that joy, our family moved away but I always kept track of what was going on at Central. I was so pleased when Barb decided to go to Seminary and thought, at the time, what a perfect fit. When she moved to Heartside, I found myself nodding and saying, “But, of course.” Barb had natural gifts for ministry. Her mercy skills went off the charts. Barb was the embodiment of the benediction and now, knows fully, the Jesus who is our Lord. My love and blessings to her family and friends.

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Patty Duthler http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4297 Patty Duthler Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:25:43 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4297 The whole community grieves with the Pekich and Phillips families over the heartbreaking loss of our beloved Barb! I rejoice that she is home now with Jesus and has rejoined her husband, mother, and father. I first met Bill and Barb at Central Reformed Church, where friendship extended into loyal patronage of our car dealerships. I always valued the trust they placed in our business, and loved helping them in such a practical way. When Barb started attending Western Theological Seminary and then working as an intern at Heartside Ministries, I was serving on its Board of Directors. I watched her advocate for the poor and powerless, even laying her own integrity on the line for the cause of justice. Barb reared four great kids, was a devoted sister, and a fun and treasured friend. She lived a life of faithful service to her Creator, persevering despite great personal pain and loss. Praise God that we will see Barb again. . . The whole community grieves with the Pekich and Phillips families over the heartbreaking loss of our beloved Barb! I rejoice that she is home now with Jesus and has rejoined her husband, mother, and father. I first met Bill and Barb at Central Reformed Church, where friendship extended into loyal patronage of our car dealerships. I always valued the trust they placed in our business, and loved helping them in such a practical way. When Barb started attending Western Theological Seminary and then working as an intern at Heartside Ministries, I was serving on its Board of Directors. I watched her advocate for the poor and powerless, even laying her own integrity on the line for the cause of justice. Barb reared four great kids, was a devoted sister, and a fun and treasured friend. She lived a life of faithful service to her Creator, persevering despite great personal pain and loss. Praise God that we will see Barb again. . .

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Donna Marie Post http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4295 Donna Marie Post Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:07:24 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4295 When I joined Central Reformed Church, I remember Barbara as an inspiring role model and leader. These qualities carried over when I again had the privilege of working with her through Heartside Ministries. I also remember her being a good square dancer. I am truly sorry. When I joined Central Reformed Church, I remember Barbara as an inspiring role model and leader. These qualities carried over when I again had the privilege of working with her through Heartside Ministries. I also remember her being a good square dancer. I am truly sorry.

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Marjorie Brink http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4291 Marjorie Brink Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:11:18 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4291 Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you as members of Barb's family. We always admired Barb's sense of doing what was "right" despite the controversy that could ensue. Her legacy will live on forever and she will be missed. I Cor. 15:51-52 Sincerely, Marge and Jim Brink Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you as members of Barb’s family. We always admired Barb’s sense of doing what was “right” despite the controversy that could ensue. Her legacy will live on forever and she will be missed.

I Cor. 15:51-52

Sincerely,

Marge and Jim Brink

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Beth Rowell http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4289 Beth Rowell Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:03:39 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4289 I have such fond memories of Barb and her kids when Jim and I were in small group with Barb.My son Josh. remembers Bill Jr. so well and I shared this sad news today with him.She endured so much with her sudden single parenting role and was such a testimony to all who were single parents as myself.She did a wonderful job with her kids and what a tremendous model.She was loved by all and tender-hearted and compassionate.Her memory will live on with her kids who she left such a wonderful legacy.She sits with greats like Bud Ridder in Heaven today.My love to Helen and the kids.Bill,Josh sends his condolances.Sincerely with Christ's love, Beth Rowell,former member of Central. I have such fond memories of Barb and her kids when Jim and I were in small group with Barb.My son Josh. remembers Bill Jr. so well and I shared this sad news today with him.She endured so much with her sudden single parenting role and was such a testimony to all who were single parents as myself.She did a wonderful job with her kids and what a tremendous model.She was loved by all and tender-hearted and compassionate.Her memory will live on with her kids who she left such a wonderful legacy.She sits with greats like Bud Ridder in Heaven today.My love to Helen and the kids.Bill,Josh sends his condolances.Sincerely with Christ’s love, Beth Rowell,former member of Central.

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Elise Roe and family http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4288 Elise Roe and family Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:40:51 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4288 What profound sadness I feel after learning of Barb's passing. Since visiting her last Friday, I have been thinking of all the memories I have going way back to my freshman year at Alma. Barb was probably THE first person I met at Alma (since she was my Resident Advisor) and it didn't take long for us to form a great bond of friendship. I remember clearly as if it were yesterday all the great times we shared that year, the pranks we pulled on Barb as freshmen and how she took it all in stride. I have always had such admiration for her...for her humor, her intelligence, her ability to get things done and for her confidence in what she believed. Barb (and Bill) were instrumental in introducing us to Central Reformed Church 10 years after we first met at Alma. There were many years of raising our kids together in the church, working together on committees and supporting each other through those times. Later, there was her influence on Tom and me to volunteer at Heartside teaching Sunday School. While we had drifted apart in recent years, I am thankful for all the wonderful memories of time spent with Barb. She was such a role model for me and I would often think that if I was unable to get something done, Barb would surely be able to do it. Our whole family is deeply saddened and her memory will live on in our hearts. This is a tribute to one great lady! What profound sadness I feel after learning of Barb’s passing. Since visiting her last Friday, I have been thinking of all the memories I have going way back to my freshman year at Alma. Barb was probably THE first person I met at Alma (since she was my Resident Advisor) and it didn’t take long for us to form a great bond of friendship. I remember clearly as if it were yesterday all the great times we shared that year, the pranks we pulled on Barb as freshmen and how she took it all in stride. I have always had such admiration for her…for her humor, her intelligence, her ability to get things done and for her confidence in what she believed. Barb (and Bill) were instrumental in introducing us to Central Reformed Church 10 years after we first met at Alma. There were many years of raising our kids together in the church, working together on committees and supporting each other through those times. Later, there was her influence on Tom and me to volunteer at Heartside teaching Sunday School. While we had drifted apart in recent years, I am thankful for all the wonderful memories of time spent with Barb. She was such a role model for me and I would often think that if I was unable to get something done, Barb would surely be able to do it. Our whole family is deeply saddened and her memory will live on in our hearts. This is a tribute to one great lady!

]]> Comment on Rev. Barb Pekich Memorial by Doreen Bolhuis http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/member-memorial-pages/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4286 Doreen Bolhuis Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:53:50 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/rev-barb-pekich-memorial#comment-4286 I became acquainted with Barb when we participated in a theology discussion group through Central Reformed Church. I appreciated Barb's compassionate heart, spiritual insight, heart of service, and great sense of humor. I am praying for comfort for her dear sister, Helen, her children, and extended family. May God keep you all in His care during this difficult time. I became acquainted with Barb when we participated in a theology discussion group through Central Reformed Church. I appreciated Barb’s compassionate heart, spiritual insight, heart of service, and great sense of humor. I am praying for comfort for her dear sister, Helen, her children, and extended family. May God keep you all in His care during this difficult time.

]]> Comment on Prayer Beads for Protestants by Duncan Maclean (teacher's pet) http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/http:/centralreformedchurch.org/static-website/events/prayer-beads-for-protestants#comment-4145 Duncan Maclean (teacher's pet) Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:02:07 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/http:/centralreformedchurch.org/static-website/events/prayer-beads-for-protestants#comment-4145 The first class was fascinating. I had no idea how many religious traditions used prayer beads. The first class was fascinating. I had no idea how many religious traditions used prayer beads.

]]> Comment on Chancel Choir by Jennifer O'Toole http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/music-and-the-arts/chancel-choir#comment-2768 Jennifer O'Toole Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:35:29 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=71#comment-2768 Your choir is superb! They are a dedicated group that is lucky to have you as their director. Keep up the good work, Jennifer O'Toole A visitor Your choir is superb! They are a dedicated group that is lucky to have you as their director.
Keep up the good work,
Jennifer O’Toole
A visitor

]]> Comment on Sermon Archive by JANE AND JOHN DAMON http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/classic-worship/sermon-archive#comment-2551 JANE AND JOHN DAMON Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:09:52 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=69#comment-2551 I HOPE THIS GETS TO DR LOTZ. WE ARE AT OUR CABIN 3 MILES INLAND FROM LAKE SUPERIOR. I AM USING THE MUNISING BAPTIST CHURCH INTERNET. (I TELL THEM I AM A MISSIONARY TO THE BAPTISTS.) PICTURED ROCKS IS THE NORTH AND WEST BOUNDARY OF OUR LAND. WE APPRECIATE THE AUGUST WORDS OF HOPE WRITING AND COMMENTS BY DR LOTZ. WE ATTEND FOURTH REFORMED CHURCH IN GRAND RAPIDS. I HOPE THIS GETS TO DR LOTZ. WE ARE AT OUR CABIN 3 MILES INLAND FROM LAKE SUPERIOR. I AM USING THE MUNISING BAPTIST CHURCH INTERNET. (I TELL THEM I AM A MISSIONARY TO THE BAPTISTS.) PICTURED ROCKS IS THE NORTH AND WEST BOUNDARY OF OUR LAND. WE APPRECIATE THE AUGUST WORDS OF HOPE WRITING AND COMMENTS BY DR LOTZ. WE ATTEND FOURTH REFORMED CHURCH IN GRAND RAPIDS.

]]> Comment on Calendar by todd http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/calendar#comment-2517 todd Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:22:36 +0000 http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/calendar#comment-2517 if you're new to this and are having a tough time reading it, try clicking the "Agenda" tab on the top right corner of the calendar... That puts everything on the calendar as a list instead of smooshing it all into the small blocks of the calendar format, and it's easier to find what one needs...at least for certain youth workers :) if you’re new to this and are having a tough time reading it, try clicking the “Agenda” tab on the top right corner of the calendar… That puts everything on the calendar as a list instead of smooshing it all into the small blocks of the calendar format, and it’s easier to find what one needs…at least for certain youth workers :)

]]> Comment on News by David Veldt http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/news-2#comment-2132 David Veldt Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:34:29 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=182#comment-2132 Central Family, As some of you may now I am currently pursueing a career as a Navy Chaplain. I am curently in Newport Rhode Island as I am attending Officer Development School. Thank you for all your support and continued prayer as I make it through the remaining few days, and make my way back for my final year at seminary. -David Veldt Central Family,

As some of you may now I am currently pursueing a career as a Navy Chaplain. I am curently in Newport Rhode Island as I am attending Officer Development School. Thank you for all your support and continued prayer as I make it through the remaining few days, and make my way back for my final year at seminary.

-David Veldt

]]> Comment on Sermon Archive by Stephen Cornelius http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/classic-worship/sermon-archive#comment-1358 Stephen Cornelius Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:54:31 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=69#comment-1358 We try to upload all our sermons the day they are recorded. To hear the sermons, click on the date. That should open up the sound file for you to listen to. - Stephen C We try to upload all our sermons the day they are recorded.

To hear the sermons, click on the date. That should open up the sound file for you to listen to.

- Stephen C

]]> Comment on Sermon Archive by Julie Hendrickson http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/classic-worship/sermon-archive#comment-1318 Julie Hendrickson Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:25:32 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=69#comment-1318 How frequently do you update your sermons available to listen to online? I would love to hear the most recent ones. The only one I can listen to is from 1-27-08. How frequently do you update your sermons available to listen to online? I would love to hear the most recent ones. The only one I can listen to is from 1-27-08.

]]> Comment on History by Dan Ballast http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/history#comment-559 Dan Ballast Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:08:12 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=65#comment-559 The church was destroyed by fire on February 10, 1953. For your information, both First and Second Reformed Churches, the two churches that united in 1918 to become Central lost churches to fire - First on May 3, 1872, and Second on May 25, 1895. The church was destroyed by fire on February 10, 1953. For your information, both First and Second Reformed Churches, the two churches that united in 1918 to become Central lost churches to fire – First on May 3, 1872, and Second on May 25, 1895.

]]> Comment on History by MICHAEL H. EMAUS http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/history#comment-511 MICHAEL H. EMAUS Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:15:22 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=65#comment-511 HI, I AM AN OLD MEMBER AND WAS AT THE FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE CHURCH AT FOUNTAIN AND BARKLEY. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT YEAR THAT CHURCH BURNED DOWN. A GROUP OF US WERE TALKING ABOUT THAT MONDAY. THANK YOU. HI, I AM AN OLD MEMBER AND WAS AT THE FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE CHURCH AT FOUNTAIN AND BARKLEY. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT YEAR THAT CHURCH BURNED DOWN. A GROUP OF US WERE TALKING ABOUT THAT MONDAY. THANK YOU.

]]> Comment on Mission & Service by Anne Hasper http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/youth/mission-trips#comment-181 Anne Hasper Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:42:11 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=92#comment-181 Where in Romania is the youth group going? Where in Romania is the youth group going?

]]> Comment on News by Ryan Bond http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/about/news-2#comment-118 Ryan Bond Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:58:08 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=182#comment-118 hello, for the first time last New Year's Eve, I attended the organ recital with my brother. This was an incredible way to reflect on the past year as well as anticipate the arrival of a new one. . . thank you so much!!! We both currently live outside of Michigan, but we will be in the Grand Rapids area for the holiday season. I do have one small request: could you please send the music program (list of works to be played) via Email to me? I thank you in-advance! Ryan Bond hello,

for the first time last New Year’s Eve, I attended the organ recital with my brother. This was an incredible way to reflect on the past year as well as anticipate the arrival of a new one. . . thank you so much!!! We both currently live outside of Michigan, but we will be in the Grand Rapids area for the holiday season. I do have one small request: could you please send the music program (list of works to be played) via Email to me? I thank you in-advance!

Ryan Bond

]]> Comment on Sermon Archive by Central Reformed Church » Classic Worship http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/classic-worship/sermon-archive#comment-30 Central Reformed Church » Classic Worship Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:09:10 +0000 http://crc-gr.hoffswell.com/?page_id=69#comment-30 [...] find our sermon archive here: http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/?page_id=69 [...] [...] find our sermon archive here: http://www.centralreformedchurch.org/?page_id=69 [...]

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