Brian Fryling won the firefighting award that is named after his father who died fighting a fire.
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Sixty-five pastors from several denominations, including five Christian Reformed pastors, raced in the third annual Faster Pastor Chal
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Andrew De Young, who grew up in New Hope Christian Reformed Church of Dunwoody in Atlanta, was executed for the 1993 murder of his parents and younger sister.
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Lamont CRC tripled attendance when it held a week-long art camp instead of a traditional Vacation Bible School program.
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Ottawa area ministry leaders rowed as a team in a dragon boat exercise.
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Social justice activist Gerald Vandezande died July 16 at the age of 77.
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Built on pillars of communion and justice, WCRC’s work worldwide will be marked by its particular Reformed perspective.
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Though it wasn’t part of the original plan, Tractor Dave’s support team proves beneficial.
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Christine Langford of Ripon earned her medal through extensive volunteering, music and sports involvement, and teaching literacy in Guatemala.
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Trinity CRC provides affordable soccer camp.
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Sanctuary CRC provides kids’ activities and runs the music stage at an annual classic car show.
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Rev. Peter Borgdorff, executive director emeritus of the CRC, is back at work, assisting the CRC’s new interim executive director, Rev. Joel Boot.
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Backpack Buddies helps families challenged by economy.
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Several churches are helping refugees find a new life after years in refugee camps.
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The CRC, RCA, and PC(USA) collaborate to plant a Korean church in Holland, Mich.
In Memoriam: Rev. Bernard A. Van Someren
November 28, 1921 – March 9, 2011READ MORERev. Bernard A.
In Memoriam: Rev. George R. Spee
July 10, 1929 – June 22, 2011READ MORERev. George R. Spee, passionate about missions and devout friend of new believers, passed away in Twin Falls, Idaho.
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Tractor Dave Wolfsen continues his tractor ride in the U.S. heartland, both finding and sharing stories.
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Now traveling through Illinois and Missouri, Tractor Dave is encountering thunderstorms, along with local fairs.
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Rev. Albert Westerhuis read the letters in Revelation to his congregation from the sites of the original churches.
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Valley Community CRC closed its doors and held a funeral before re-opening again.
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LaGrave Avenue CRC in Grand Rapids is the longest-running site for Youth Unlimited SERVE teams.
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First CRC of Fulton held a week of festivities to celebrate their anniversary.
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With pension plan costs rising, the classis helps churches pay.