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From Drenthe (Mich.) Christian Reformed Church to Rev. Jeff Voorhees of Gateway CRC, Zeeland, Mich.

When Max and Sam Vanderheide took part in their first Lord’s Supper one bright fall afternoon, it was a time for rejoicing.

“We weren’t sure when, how, or if we were going to be able to leave,” said Andrea Dykshoorn from her home in Abbotsford

In a historic decision, a Grand Rapids, Mich., classis (regional group of churches) voted in January to send four women as its representa

Benjamin Kornelis, professor of music at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, has been selected as the 2008 Commissioning Project Recipie

Roselawn, Ind., has a thriving food pantry because five couples from Community Christian Reformed Church in Roselawn responded to a chall

From First Christian Reformed Church, Randolph, Wis., to Rev. Kenneth Prol of Trinity CRC, Richfield Springs, N.Y.

Harry Potter Redux

To call the Harry Potter books “an excellent addition to children’s literature” because they

Rev. John C. Ribbens

1922 - 2007

Rev. Alvin H. Venema

1926 - 2007

Depending on the year, Easter could be in March or April.

(True or False?)

Are people smarter than animals?

Even Christians long familiar with Reformed theology can find the answer difficult to articulate.

Our congregation in Pella, Iowa, went through a nasty split 10 years ago.

I am a (fairly late) convert to the Christian faith.

“Daddy? What’s SEX?” asks

5-year-old Michael.

Finance

QDo I really need an estate plan? Aren’t they just for people with a lot of money?

I spent some of my childhood years in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The teacher in the book of Ecclesiastes says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.”

Blessedness of Mourning

The Banner’s February cover story (“Blessed Are You Who Mourn”) suggests that in saying

Celindy would like to take her heritage to church.

“Ukrainians can! Koreans can! The Dutch can! Why not me?”

Eight-year-old Melody was lamenting the fact that once Christmas was over, the local church wouldn’t be bringing food to her house

Some stories don’t end. They just stop. I don’t like those. A sad ending’s fine.