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The Devon Canadian Reformed Church plans to celebrate Lord’s Supper six times per year on the first week (Sunday) of May, July, September, November, January, and March.

On behalf of the convening church, Smithville, Rev Swaving opened the meeting in a Christian manner. In prayer he remembered the seminary, the decline of the extension of call to Rev. Sinke by Dunnville West, the vacancies in the classis, the installation of Rev John Louwerse in Grassie, the upcoming…

Rev. Calvin Vanderlinde, on behalf of the convening church, Nooksack Valley, called the meeting to order. Rev. Vanderlinde read from Isaiah 65:17-25, and those present sang Hymn 36:1-4.

The credentials were examined and it was reported that the churches were duly represented by their delegates.

Classis was constituted; the officers…

On behalf of the convening Church of Hamilton-Cornerstone, Elder Art Witten opened the meeting of the delegates with reading Acts 15:22-29 and speaking some appropriate words of meditation upon it. After the singing of Psalm 125:1-2, br. Witten led in prayer. Classis was then declared constituted with Rev. Kenneth Kok…

The Elm Creek Canadian Reformed Church plans to celebrate Lord’s Supper six times per year on the third week (Sunday) of May, July, September, November, January, and March.

The Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church will be holding their 9:30 am worship service for March 24th, 2024 at Redeemer University to accommodate the family and friends of those making public Profession of Faith.

The Classis was opened in a Christian manner, with prayer to God thanking him for the recent ordination of Rev. Kos, and asking for God’s blessing on the approval of candidate Emadjeu’s call and his peremptory exam, Rev. Huijgen’s retirement in April, Rev. S. Van Leeuwen’s transition to Kerwood in…

Rev. Johan Bruintjes of the Free Reformed Churches of South Africa in Cape Town has declined the call extended to him by the Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church in Surrey, British Columbia.

Br. Ben Helder, chairman of convening church, Covenant Canadian Reformed Church of Grassie, led in opening devotions. He read Psalm 99 and led in prayer. He then invited those present to sing Psalm 95: 1, 3. The credentials were found to be in good order and classis was constituted. The…

Candidate Mark Vanderlinde sustained his peremptory examination at Classis Northern Ontario on February 2, 2024. The Lord willing, he will be ordained to the ministry in the Orangeville Canadian Reformed Church on Sunday, February 25, 2024 in the morning worship service (9:30 AM).

On behalf of the convening church Rev. Theo Wierenga opening the meeting in a Christian manner. We remembered in prayer the continuing vacancies in our classis, the churches who have recently received ministers, and asked for a blessing over the exam of br. Vanderlinde. After examining the credentials and finding…

On behalf of Refuge the convening church, Rev. Randall Visscher welcomed the delegates as well as Rev. Rick Vanderhorst. He then read 1 Peter 5:1-11 and opened in prayer. 

Delegates from Refuge, Langley and Smithers were present via zoom. The credentials were found to be good order and the classis…

The chairman of the Board, Rev. John Louwerse, led in opening devotions. The governors were all present. Dr. Jason Van Vliet was present as principal and administrative assistant, Leanne Kuizenga, was present to take the minutes of the meeting. 

 

Information was shared about the…

As of January 7, 2024, the Messiah Canadian Reformed Church worship services will begin at 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

The Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church in Surrey, British Columbia has extended a call to Rev. Johan Bruintjes of the Free Reformed Churches of South Africa in Cape Town.