From the churches - December 2014


1. Ordination and installation of Rev. M. Dijkstra

On Saturday 22nd November 2014, br. M. Dijkstra was ordained as Minister of the Word for The Reformed Churches at Mariënberg and Emmen and the ward-congregation at Assen.

 

2. The 5th Synod of The Reformed Churches, Synod Groningen, commenced on 15th November 2014.

The 5th General Synod of The Reformed Churches was opened on 15th November by the convening church of Groningen. On the evening before a prayer meeting was held in the Opstandingskerk at Groningen.

 

3. RCN Berkel &Rodenrijs/Bergschenhoek hope to start with the building of their own church building in March 2015, the Lord willing. At present the existing buildings on the location are being demolished.

 

4. On 9th May we again hope to have a League Day. This time it will be held in Zwolle.

 

5. The annual Church Day will, DV, be held on 26th September 2015.

 

6. The students society Virtute Dei meets regularly and is well attended.

 

7. At present short commentaries and study outlines are still being reprinted by the League committee for use by the Bible study clubs. New outlines are also being written and printed for the youth of 12 years and older.

 

8. There is one student following the training for the Ministry of the Word. This is br. M. Sneep. At present he is doing congregational work experience in Zwolle and Dalfsen and at the beginning of 2015 he will start with his final thesis.