John Primus was remembered as a scholar, a dedicated teacher, and one who modeled Jesus Christ in humility and kindness. He died on November 5 at age 86. 

The Joyful Noise Children’s Choir recently celebrated its 40th anniversary at West End Christian Reformed Church in Edmonton, Alta.

Ministries to students at University of Colorado-Colorado Springs have new meeting and office space in the old parsonage of Cragmor CRC in Colorado Springs, Col.

Two or three times each year, Christian Reformed churches send representatives to their classis, a regional group of churches. Here are the highlights of classis meetings of the past few months.

Colin Watson, director of ministries and administration for the CRC, recently attended the general assembly of the WCRC’s Caribbean and North American Area Council in Georgetown, Guyana. He was elected to the council’s steering committee.

Faithful support from Christian Reformed churches has helped an English-language friendship center grow in Dearborn, Michigan.

In the last 15 years, Christian Reformed congregations in Edmonton, Alta., have been springing up, supported by the roots of those who came before. On November 4 the community came together to be encouraged and give thanks.

Ida Kaastra-Mutoigo, director of World Renew Canada, was elected to the governing board of international ecumenical aid coalition ACT Alliance at its recent general assembly.

Rooted is a ministry for young adults to keep them connected to God’s Word and God’s people. Currently meeting in Allendale, Mich., it is focused on growth and equipping its own young leaders.

With support from a network of Christian Reformed churches in Denver, Col., Cascade of Hope Community Resource Center reaches out to build a multicultural, multigenerational body.

Indwell, a Christian charity that creates affordable housing in three Ontario cities, made good use of one of its community center kitchens in October, hosting its first-ever Soup Series on Wednesday afternoons.

Philip Koning, a member of First Christian Reformed Church in Edmonton, Alta., was one of 31 Albertans to receive the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers on Oct. 15.

The youth group of  Ireton (Iowa) Christian Reformed Church held a program to honor both veterans and currently serving military members, marking the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day November 11.

Church Worldwide: November 9 marked the 20th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act. Sam Brownback, U.S. ambassador for religious freedom, spoke at an event hosted by the Religious Freedom Institute and Baylor University in Washington D.C.

The Canadian ministry office of the Christian Reformed Church, in Burlington, Ont., welcomed guests and CRC leaders to celebrate the completion of a year-and-a-half renovation project this week.

Growth at 10-year-old RedArrow Ministries, a Christian Reformed congregation in Paw Paw, Mich., comes from members “reaching out by reaching one.” The church gives to its community through a parenting class, school volunteering, and first responder support.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation sent 28 delegates to Ottawa, Canada, for its Kids for a Cure Lobby Day. Maya Webster, 7, of Jubilee Fellowship CRC, was one of them.

Recognizing church administrators as ministry partners with unique needs and gifts to share, two regional groups of Christian Reformed congregations in Ontario offered these church staff a time of equipping and encouragement.

Ena Welch and Dorothy Fischer team up to make bright, comforting blankets. A yarn club at First (Sarnia) Christian Reformed Church brought them together.

Mark Stephenson, director of Disability Concerns for the Christian Reformed Church, was recognized with Disability Network Lakeshore’s annual Ability Award.

John Cooper, 94, was a Christian Reformed pastor with an unwavering faith in God’s love. He died on October 16.

For putting his church’s vision, ‘Shining Light & Showing Love,’ into action, pastor Ray Vander Kooij was named Citizen of the Year in Acton, Ont.

“Luther: The Rock Opera” debuted to about 600 people last year at the the Stadthaus Theater in Wittenberg. This fall, Lost and Found band brought performances to five cities across the U.S. Midwest.