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 Rev. Jan Karel Van Baalen 1950

 Rev. Garrett H. Vande Reit 1956

Rev. Jan Karel Van Baalen
1950-1955

Rev. Garrett H. Vande Riet 1956 - 1960

 Rev. Winston C. Boelkins 1960-1966

 1959-outside FCRC

Rev. Winston C. Boelkins
1960-1966

1959 Outside FCRC

 Rev. Jack Matheis 1966-1969

 1960 YP bowling league

Rev. Jack Matheis
1966-1969

1960ish YP bowling league in FCRC basement

1951 1st meeting of Classis AB North at FCRC Nov 27 
1951 1st meeting of Classis AB North at FCRC Nov 27

 

1951-60

 

  • 1950-1955 Rev. Van Baalen is pastor

  • 1954 Women may now attend but not vote at congregational meetings

  • 1956-1960 Rev. VandeRiet is pastor

  • mid 1950s Council appoints a Worship Committee

  • mid 1950s church purchases a new Allen organ

  • 1955 choirs are now allowed to sing in the services on occasion

  • 1956 Sunday School permitted a Christmas tree in the building

  • 1959 women permitted to vote at congregational meetings

1961-70

 

  • 1960 church building is expanded

  • 1960-1966 Rev. Boelkins is pastor

  • 1961 Calvinettes and Cadets girls and boys clubs established

  • 1965 Manse next door at 10952-96 Street sold; another purchased at 106Avenue and 74 Street

  • 1966-1969 Rev. Matheis is pastor

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