Ordination of Pastor-Elect Gary Zekveld

On Friday, April 30, my friend Gary Zekveld will be ordained and installed as Minster of the Word and Sacraments at the Orthodox Reformed Church in New Westminster, B.C.


I will be giving the ordination sermon on I Timothy 4:12-16 on the subject of "Devoting Oneself Entirely." The ordination will take place at 7:30...you are invited to attend.

I wish God's grace and blessing on Gary and Hannah as they begin their work in the congregation in New Westminster.

Teaching in Ukraine

Well, Rev. Moes and I have arrived in Donetsk,

This city of 1,000,000 is a cultural adventure for the both of us. Sometimes we find it quite different to communicate, but have reverted to speaking with sign language.

We are living in a nice little apartment near the city center. We are thankful for our little place.

Teaching is going great. The students are very eager to learn and seem to be quite receptive to our teaching. What a blessing for us to be able to serve God here in this important ministry. When I arrive home I will fill you in more on the work of the school in Donetsk.

Thank you for your prayers. Soli Deo Gloria!