Tag Archives: Christian Education

Misquoting Jesus?

An Adult Discussion You Do Not Want to Miss!   Don’t you sometimes wonder how some of our know-it-all contemporaries can quote the Holy Scriptures so fast to prove a point, while your own education and upbringing leaves you a … Continue reading

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The Mother We Almost Had

This headline is taken from a skit by John Bell that Lauren Bernhofer performed on August 12th in a staged sermon interruption (see picture). Dressed with a Muslim head scarf, Lauren brought to us that day the voice of Hagar, the … Continue reading

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Paul’s Race, God’s Grace

The contrast of this title was most fitting for the Collegiate Vacation Bible School (VBS), as it was hosted by our church this year. Originally, this title was nothing but the title of the curriculum we used, and this made … Continue reading

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Summer Combined Worship Service Scheduled for Van Wickel House

August 26th is the annual Combined Worship Service which we celebrate with Highland Park and Second Reformed Churches. It is our closing service of the Vacation Bible School event and the children will sing a few songs from the week. … Continue reading

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June Worship Services

As the season of school winds down toward the lazy days of summer, so, too, do our worship services follow the season. Mark your calendars that the summer worship schedule begins on June 24th, when we begin worship at 9:30 … Continue reading

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An Era of Reformed Witness

A month ago, on May 1st, New Brunswick Seminary offered a special event, a presentation by David Waanders on the occasion of his retirement as Professor of Pastoral Care and Director of Admissions. David’s role at First Reformed Church was … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day – Pancake Breakfast

The Christian Education Committee will once again be sponsoring a fund-raising Pancake Breakfast for Mom’s (and their families!) on Sunday, May 13th.  Come enjoy a plate of hot griddlecakes and sausages!  Mothers Day is a big day at our church, … Continue reading

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