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Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Ukraine Missionary Vacancy

The Reformed Churches in the Netherlands in the provinces of Flevoland and Gelderland support missionary work in Ukraine.  They are currently searching for a new missionary to fill an upcoming vacancy.  More information can be found here. 


Monday, February 13, 2012 - Call Extended

Called by the Redeemer CanRC of Winnipeg for mission work in Manitoba:  Rev. K. Wieske, missionary in Brazil of the Maranatha CanRC of Surrey. 


Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - Call Extended

Called by the Chilliwack CanRC:  Rev. J. Poppe of Winnipeg (Redeemer). 


Monday, February 06, 2012 - Call Extended
Called by the Chatham CanRC (for the second time): Rev Dave de Boer of Dunnville CanRC.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 - Call Accepted

Accepted the call to the Grand Rapids ARC:  Rev. K. Kok of Blue Bell, PA.


Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - New Worship Times for Fergus North CanRC

As of January 1, 2012, the Canadian Reformed Church of Fergus North will be worshipping at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm in the gymnasium of Maranatha Christian School 8037 Wellington Road 19 Fergus, ON.


Thursday, December 29, 2011 - New Worship Times for Maranatha Church in Fergus

Beginning January 1, 2012, the worship service times of Maranatha
Canadian Reformed Church of Fergus will be changed to 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.


Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Interim Bible Translation Report Released

The Committee for Bible Translation has released its Interim Report evaluating the 2011 NIV.  Readers can find it here. 


Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - Call Extended

Called by the American Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, MI:  Rev. K. Kok of Blue Bell, PA. 


Monday, December 19, 2011 - Call Accepted

Accepted the call to the Free Reformed Church of Albany, Western Australia:  Rev. H. Alkema of Houston, BC.


Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - Call Extended

Called by the CanRC at Yarrow, BC:  Rev. R. Eikelboom of the Free Reformed Church of Launceston, Tasmania. 


Sunday, December 11, 2011 - Call Accepted

Accepted the call of the Bethel CanRC of Toronto to serve as a missionary in Papua New Guinea:  Rev. C. Kleyn of Kerwood, ON.


Monday, December 05, 2011 - Call Accepted

Accepted the call to the Living Word CanRC of Guelph, ON:  Rev. D. Agema of Fergus (Maranatha). 


Monday, December 05, 2011 - Call Declined

Declined the call to the Barrhead CanRC:  Rev. D. Poppe of Coaldale, AB.


Saturday, December 03, 2011 - Sustained Ordination Exam

Sustained his ordination exam at Classis Manitoba of December 2, 2011:  Candidate Steve Vandevelde, minister elect of the Carman East CanRC. 


Monday, November 28, 2011 - Call Extended

Called (a second time) by the Free Reformed Church of Albany, Western Australia:  Rev. H. Alkema of Houston, BC.


Monday, November 14, 2011 - Call Extended

Called by the Barrhead CanRC:  Rev. D. Poppe of Coaldale, AB.


Friday, November 11, 2011 - Call Extended

Called by the Living Word CanRC of Guelph, ON:  Rev. D. Agema of Fergus (Maranatha). 


Tuesday, November 01, 2011 - New Maranatha Mission Board Website

The Mission Board of the Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church in Surrey BC has re-launched a website highlighting the work in Brazil.  The web site address is www.missionboardbrazil.org


Tuesday, November 01, 2011 - New Address and Phone for Candidate Justin Roukema

New address for candidate Justin Roukema: 17 Garibaldi Dr., Brampton ON, L6X 4Y7.  Phone 905-455-2889.  Justin remains available for call while he is doing some work for the Brampton congregation.


Monday, October 31, 2011 - Call Extended

Called by the Bethel CanRC of Toronto to serve as a missionary in Papua New Guinea:  Rev. C. Kleyn of Kerwood, ON. 


Monday, October 24, 2011 - Fall Ontario Office Bearers' Conference

The Fall Office Bearers’ Conference has been scheduled for

Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM

in the  Ancaster Canadian Reformed Church building

(575 Shaver Road Ancaster) 

Speaker: Dr. J. Van Vliet, 

Professor of Dogmatics at the

Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary

The topic for this conference is:  “The Church's Confessions in Congregations Today

"No creed but Christ!"  That's a slogan that is heard from time to time.  Or the question is raised, "How can confessions written centuries ago still be relevant in our iPhone age?"  And, practically speaking, how can office bearers make effective use of the confessions in their work?  These questions will be addressed as we explore the blessed and beautiful heritage we have in the ecumenical creeds and the Three Forms of Unity.


Monday, October 24, 2011 - Call Declined

Declined the call to the Chilliwack CanRC:  Rev. H. Alkema of Houston, BC. 


Saturday, October 22, 2011 - Call Accepted

Accepted the call to the Carman East CanRC:  Candidate Steve Vandevelde


Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - Call Declined

Declined the call from the Cornerstone CanRC, Hamilton, ON to serve as co-pastor:  Rev. John Louwerse of Neerlandia, AB.