Our History
Introduction
In concert with Reformed theology, Christ Memorial Reformed Church is first and foremost a body of believers who are becoming...
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Early Beginnings
The story of Christ Memorial Reformed Church began on August 8, 1956, when eleven families from Trinity Reformed Church in...
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Montello Park School 1957
To set up for worship on Sunday mornings, members would rope off the gym for a worship area and place...
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The First Pastor
On November 7, 1957, Reverend Edwin Mulder was installed as the first pastor. The installation service was held at Trinity...
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The First Sanctuary
On October 1, 1964, Reverend Royal D. Kemper was installed as the second pastor of Christ Memorial Reformed Church and...
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Significant Growth
While vacationing in West Michigan in 1970, Rev. Ron Beyer was invited by his former high school speech teacher to...
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Rev. Mulder Returns
The Rev. Edwin Mulder returned in 1979 and was installed as the fourth pastor of Christ Memorial on February 25...
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Rev. Timothy Brown
Following Rev. Mulder’s leaving, a nine-member committee was formed to search for a new pastor. On a vote of five...
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A New Sanctuary
Because of the church’s growth, in 1988 an “Open Doors for Christ” campaign was launched with the goal of building...
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A Time of Transition
Following Rev. Brown’s departure, Rev. Kirt Anderson was installed as the sixth Pastor of Worship Ministries on September 22, 1996,...
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Way Beyond Us
On September 16, 2001, Rev. Mike Pitsenberger was installed as the seventh senior pastor of Christ Memorial. Under Pastor Mike’s...
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50th Anniversary Celebration
On September 9, 2007, the church celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Reverends Edwin Mulder, Mike Pitsenberger, and Tim Brown via...
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Transitions 2011 – 2015
Rev. Mike Pitsenberger left in January 2011 and Rev. Steve Vander Molen became the interim senior pastor. Rev. Todd Van...
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Conclusion
As one can see from the past five-and-a-half decades of Christ Memorial history, the church has been richly blessed by...
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Charter Members of Christ Memorial Reformed Church
Mr. & Mrs. Maynard Bakker; Herman & Mary Lou Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Bear Mr. & Mrs. William Becksford; Jerry,...
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Ordained Pastors who have served
Rev. Edwin Mulder, 1957 - 1963, Senior Pastor Rev. Royal Kemper, 1964 - 1970, Senior Pastor Rev. Ron Beyer, 1970...
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