Pastor: Rev. Justin Smidstra
Zeeland, Michigan 49464
Services: 9:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
On Sunday October 30, 2016 it was announced in First PRC of Holland, MI that Rev. Nathan Decker (Trinity PRC, Hudsonville, MI) had declined the call extended to him by the congregation on October 9.
We continue to remember in prayer Rev.C. Griess (from Byron Center PRC for home missions) and Rev. B. Huizinga (from SW PRC, Wyoming, MI) as they consider their calls.
The Council of First PRC, Holland, MI has formed a new trio from which to call a pastor(after Rev. B. Huizinga's decline on Sept.18, 2016).
It is made up of Rev. Nathan Decker (Trinity PRC), Rev. Steven Key (Loveland PRC) and Rev. Rodney Kleyn (Covenant of Grace PRC).
The congregational meeting is scheduled for after the morning worship service on Sunday, October 9.
On Sunday, Sept.18, 2016, Rev. Brian Huizinga (Hope PRC, Redlands, CA) announced his decline of the call First PRC (Holland, MI) extended to him on August 28.
May the Lord assure this congregation of His knowledge of her need for another undershepherd and of His care for her while she waits for a pastor.
From Hull PRC's bulletin we find this significant notice concerning one of the PRC's emeritus ministers:
With thanksgiving to the Lord of the harvest, we remind our fellow saints of the 45th anniversary of the ordination and installation into the ministry of Rev. Rodney G. Miersma [September, 1971]. He and his wife, Sharon, have faithfully served our churches in Isabel, SD; Pella, IA; Holland, MI; Wellington, NZ; Lacombe, AB; foreign missionary to Ghana; and Loveland, CO. Our emeritus minister continues to serve our churches in northwest Iowa. So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. (Ezekiel 33:7)
And, finally, this reminder of the upcoming mission call to the Philippines from Doon PRC:
The Council of Doon PRC announces a trio for calling a third missionary to the Philippines. It consists of Revs. A. Brummel (Heritage PRC, Sioux Falls, SD), N. Decker (Trinity PRC - Hudsonville, MI), and R. Kleyn (Covenant of Grace PRC - Spokane, WA). The congregation plans to call on Monday, Sept 19.
At her congregational meeting Monday night, Sept.19, 2016, Doon PRC voted to call Rev. Nathan Decker of Trinity PRC (Hudsonville, MI) to serve as third missionary to the Philippines. Let us remember this pastor and his family in our prayers as he considers this call.
On Sunday morning, August 7, it was announced in First PRC of Holland, MI that Rev. C. Griess (Calvary PRC, Hull, IA) had declined the call extended to him on July 17, 2016 by that congregation.
We continue to remember this vacant congregation and her needs in our prayers.
The Council of First PRC (Holland, MI) has announced a new trio from which the congregation will call on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
The trio consists of Rev. Cory Griess (Calvary PRC, Hull, IA), Rev. Allen Brummel (Heritage PRC, Sioux Falls, SD), and Rev. Rodney Kleyn (Covenant of Grace, Spokane, WA).
*UPDATE: At the congregational meeting held Sunday evening, July 17, the members voted to extend a call to Rev.C. Griess.
On Sunday, June 12, 2016, it was announced in First PRC of Holland, MI that Rev. Garrett Eriks (Hudsonville, MI) had declined the call the congregation extended to him on May 22, 2016.
May the great Shepherd of the sheep give the grace of contentment to Rev. Eriks and the Holland congregation in this decision.
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