01 Aug

Reformed Witness Hour News - August 2021

Published in First PRC Grand Rapids, MI

August 2021

August 1

Building with Sword and Trowel

Nehemiah 4

Rev. C. Haak

August 8

Ought Ye Not to Walk in the Fear of God

Nehemiah 5

Rev. C. Haak

August 15

O God, Strengthen My Hands

Nehemiah 6

Rev. C. Haak

August 22

Putting Things in Order

Nehemiah 7
Rev. C. Haak

August 29

The Power of the Pulpit

Nehemiah 8
Rev. C. Haak

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This month, we continue revisiting Rev. Carl Haak’s Nehemiah series. Rev. Haak is the pastor of Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church in Hudsonville, Michigan.

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01 Jul

Reformed Witness Hour News - June/July 2021

Published in First PRC Grand Rapids, MI

News from the
Reformed Witness Hour for June 2021

July Message Series

For July we will revisit a 2006 series on Nehemiah by Rev. Carl Haak. Rev. Haak is the pastor of Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church in Hudsonville, MI.

July 4
When I Heard, I Wept and Prayed
Nehemiah 1

July 11
So I prayed and Said...
Nehemiah 2:1-10

July 18
Come Let Us Build
Nehemiah 2:11-20

July 25
The People Had a Mind to Build
Nehemiah 3

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Message Download Statistics

In the first half of this year, we have had 6,926 message downloads reaching seventy-five countries and forty-eight states. The countries with the most downloads include the U.S. (5,113), United Kingdom (414), Cambodia (197), Philippines (197) and Australia (125).

We have seen great interest in our messages through podcasting. This year, thus far, 32% of our downloads have been through podcasts. Other platforms include Sermon Audio Radio (30%), the Sermon Audio website and the Reformed Witness Hour website (22%), and mobile apps including the Sermon Audio Mobile App (16%).

Most Popular Messages of 2021

Favorite Message

The most frequently downloaded message so far this year is The Praiseworthy Woman by Rev. R. Kleyn.

From the message: God gives us here a template or portrait of a believing woman. God made the woman in the beginning. And here you have God’s goal and God’s purpose for the woman. This is the kind of woman that God delights in. This is the kind of woman that God makes by the work of His Holy Spirit. And every woman who is a Christian should seek to emulate and follow the woman described here.

But this is also written for others. It is written for husbands and for children. They ought to thank God for the godly wives and mothers that He gives to them. This is written for believing parents who are raising daughters to be godly women. This is written for young people who are dating and who are looking for a future spouse.

In verse 10 we read: “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” This implies, first, that believing young men need to look for a wife. And, second, that the kind of wife they should be looking for is going to be very rare and hard to find. Who can find one like this? Her price is far above rubies. She is rare! In Proverbs 19:14: “a prudent wife is from the Lord.” So this is something that must be done with all seriousness, with great care, and with much prayer.

What is it that makes the woman described in this chapter so special, so worthy of praise?

Click here to listen to The Praiseworthy Woman

05 May

In Memoriam: Prof. Robert D. Decker, 1940 - 2021

Published in PR Churches (North America)
By Terpstra, Charles J.
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DeckerRD Obituary Prof. Robert Dale Decker, age 80 of Jenison, while surrounded by his loving family, departed this life to behold his Lord and Savior face to face on May 5, 2021.

Robert attended Grand Rapids Christian High, Calvin College, the Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary and then received his Master of Theology degree from Calvin Theological Seminary. He spent his life serving the Protestant Reformed churches as a pastor in Doon, Iowa, and South Holland, Illinois, and 33 years as a professor in the Protestant Reformed Seminary.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Dorothy Decker. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn Poelstra Decker, by his children Deborah Altena (Doug), Daniel Decker (Denise), Timothy Decker (Kathy), and Jonathan Decker (Sarah), and by his nine loving grandchildren, and three precious great-grandchildren. He also is survived by his sister Mary Potjer (Carl), his sister Doris Hoksbergen (Ken), and his brother James Decker (Nancy).

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church, 7146 48^th Avenue, Hudsonville MI 49426, with Rev. Carl Haak and Rev. Nathan Decker officiating. Visitation will be 4:00-7:30 pm, Friday also at Georgetown PRC, and again on Saturday 10:30-11:30am prior to the funeral service.

(Facial coverings and social distancing observed/required at visitation, all current church worship restrictions will be observed during the funeral service.) Private interment will be in Georgetown Twp. Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to the Protestant Reformed Seminary. You can watch livestream at www.georgetownprc.org

29 Dec

Reformed Witness Hour Messages for January 2021

Published in First PRC Grand Rapids, MI

First PRC of Grand Rapids, MI and the Reformed Witness Hour Committee announce the messages scheduled for January 2021 on the RWH radio/Internet program.

This month Rev. W. Bruinsma, pastor of Pittsburgh (PA) PRC concludes his four-month service for the RWH program. For January he delivers a special New Year's message and then returns to his series on 1 Corinthians. Be sure to tune in (or listen online anytime!) for these important messages. The schedule for this month is laid out below and also attached in pdf form.

January 3, 2021 - Confidence in Christ's Coming, Hebrews 10:35-37

January 10, 2021 - All Things Are Yours, I Corinthians 3:21-23

January 17, 2021 - Stewards of Christ, I Corinthians 4:1,2

January 24 2021 - The Church's Authority to Discipline, I Corinthians 5:3-5

January 31, 2021 - Suffering Wrong from a Brother, 1 Corinthians 6:7,8

You are encouraged to listen to these important messages and to let others know about them too. Help spread the word about the Reformed Witness Hour, now in its 80th year (1941-2021) of broadcasting the truths of God's sovereign, particular, efficacious grace!

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Visit our website for the latest podcast and for other news and information!

The Reformed Witness Hour Committee wishes to remind everyone that you can receive their bi-monthly newsletter via email by simply signing up at http://eepurl.com/gikNsL . Each newsletter contains information about places around our globe where the RWH is downloaded; news about the RWH’s witness on the radio and via the internet, printed booklet, and CD and links to many popular and relevant RWH messages.

And don't forget our Spanish programs on YouTube!

Use the attached flyer (pdf) to spread the news of these important gospel messages!

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If you wish to be added to the mailing list to receive the printed booklet of the messages each month, send an email to Judi Doezema at doezema at prca.org.

08 Dec

Reformed Witness Hour Messages for December 2020

Published in First PRC Grand Rapids, MI

First PRC of Grand Rapids, MI and the Reformed Witness Hour Committee announce the messages scheduled for December 2020 on the RWH radio/Internet program.

This month Rev. W. Bruinsma, pastor of Pittsburgh (PA) PRC continues his four-month service for the RWH program. For December he delivers some special Advent messages, as well as an end-of-the-year message. Be sure to tune in (or listen online anytime!) for these important messages. The schedule for this month is laid out below and also attached in pdf form.

December 6, 2020 - Malachi's Prophecy Fulfilled, Luke 1:16,17

December 13, 2020 - Doubting Zacharias, Luke 1:18-20

December 20, 2020 - The Good Tidings of the Angel, Luke 2:10,11

December 27, 2020 - The Changeless Jehovah, Malachi 3:6

You are encouraged to listen to these important messages and to let others know about them too. Help spread the word about the Reformed Witness Hour, now in its 79th year of broadcasting the truths of God's sovereign, particular, efficacious grace!

DID YOU KNOW? Our weekly broadcast is available as a podcast on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and most other podcast apps. Subscribe today by searching for “Reformed Witness Hour”.

Visit our website for the latest podcast and for other news and information!

Special notices for December:

The Reformed Witness Hour is pleased to announce that beginning this fall (October) we have added a new broadcast time on Wednesday evenings at 8PM on WFUR-FM 92.9/AM1570 (Grand Rapids, MI). The RWH will also continue to broadcast at our normal time slot on Sundays at 4PM. We encourage you to listen if you are able, and to promote the broadcast to family and friends when you have the opportunity.

The Reformed Witness Hour is pleased to announce that beginning this fall (October) we have added a new broadcast in the Kalamazoo area at 4PM each Sunday on WKPR-FM 105.1/AM1440. We encourage you to listen if you are able, and to promote the broadcast to family and friends.

The Reformed Witness Hour Committee wishes to remind everyone that you can receive their bi-monthly newsletter via email by simply signing up at http://eepurl.com/gikNsL . Each newsletter contains information about places around our globe where the RWH is downloaded; news about the RWH’s witness on the radio and via the internet, printed booklet, and CD and links to many popular and relevant RWH messages.

And don't forget our Spanish programs on YouTube!

Use the attached flyer (pdf) to spread the news of these important gospel messages!

PO Box 1230, Grand Rapids MI, 49501 | reformedwitnesshour.org | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you wish to be added to the mailing list to receive the printed booklet of the messages each month, send an email to Judi Doezema at doezema at prca.org.

29 Oct

Reformed Witness Hour Messages for November 2020

Published in First PRC Grand Rapids, MI

First PRC of Grand Rapids, MI and the Reformed Witness Hour Committee announce the messages scheduled for November 2020 on the RWH radio/Internet program.

This month Rev. W. Bruinsma, pastor of Pittsburgh (PA) PRC continues his four-month service for the RWH program. For November he continues a series on the NT book of 1 Corinthians, plus gives a special Thanksgiving Day message. Be sure to tune in (or listen online anytime!) for these important messages. The schedule for this month is laid out below and also attached in pdf form.

November 1, 2020 - Hidden Wisdom Revealed, 1 Corinthians 2:7,8,10

November 8, 2020 - The Spiritual Man Versus the Natural, 1 Corinthians 2:14

November 15, 2020 - The Church: God's Husbandry, 1 Corinthians 3:7-9

November 22, 2020 - Thanksgiving unto God's Glory, 2 Corinthians 4:15

November 29, 2020 - Take Heed How One Builds, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

You are encouraged to listen to these important messages and to let others know about them too. Help spread the word about the Reformed Witness Hour, now in its 79th year of broadcasting the truths of God's sovereign, particular, efficacious grace!

DID YOU KNOW? Our weekly broadcast is available as a podcast on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and most other podcast apps. Subscribe today by searching for “Reformed Witness Hour”.

Visit our website for the latest podcast and for other news and information!

Special notices for November:

The Reformed Witness Hour is pleased to announce that beginning this month we are adding a new broadcast time on Wednesday evenings at 8PM on WFUR-FM 92.9/AM1570 (Grand Rapids, MI). The RWH will also continue to broadcast at our normal time slot on Sundays at 4PM. We encourage you to listen if you are able, and to promote the broadcast to family and friends when you have the opportunity.

The Reformed Witness Hour is pleased to announce that beginning this month we are adding a new broadcast in the Kalamazoo area at 4PM each Sunday on WKPR-FM 105.1/AM1440. We encourage you to listen if you are able, and to promote the broadcast to family and friends.

The Reformed Witness Hour Committee wishes to remind everyone that you can receive their bi-monthly newsletter via email by simply signing up at http://eepurl.com/gikNsL . Each newsletter contains information about places around our globe where the RWH is downloaded; news about the RWH’s witness on the radio and via the internet, printed booklet, and CD and links to many popular and relevant RWH messages.

And don't forget our Spanish programs on YouTube!

Use the attached flyer (pdf) to spread the news of these important gospel messages!

PO Box 1230, Grand Rapids MI, 49501 | reformedwitnesshour.org | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you wish to be added to the mailing list to receive the printed booklet of the messages each month, send an email to Judi Doezema at doezema at prca.org.

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August 2021

Nehemiah 4

Rev. C. Haak

Nehemiah 5

Rev. C. Haak

Nehemiah 6

Rev. C. Haak

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Nehemiah 8 Rev. C. Haak

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July Message Series

What Type of Support Does the RWH Need?

How Can You Help?

Favorite Message

January 3, 2021 - Confidence in Christ's Coming, Hebrews 10:35-37

January 10, 2021 - All Things Are Yours, I Corinthians 3:21-23

January 17, 2021 - Stewards of Christ, I Corinthians 4:1,2

January 24 2021 - The Church's Authority to Discipline, I Corinthians 5:3-5

January 31, 2021 - Suffering Wrong from a Brother, 1 Corinthians 6:7,8

December 6, 2020 - Malachi's Prophecy Fulfilled, Luke 1:16,17

December 13, 2020 - Doubting Zacharias, Luke 1:18-20

December 20, 2020 - The Good Tidings of the Angel, Luke 2:10,11

December 27, 2020 - The Changeless Jehovah, Malachi 3:6

Special notices for December:

November 1, 2020 - Hidden Wisdom Revealed, 1 Corinthians 2:7,8,10

November 8, 2020 - The Spiritual Man Versus the Natural, 1 Corinthians 2:14

November 15, 2020 - The Church: God's Husbandry, 1 Corinthians 3:7-9

November 22, 2020 - Thanksgiving unto God's Glory, 2 Corinthians 4:15

November 29, 2020 - Take Heed How One Builds, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Special notices for November:

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