Rev. Neil Jasperse of Classis Grand Rapids North and his brother Dirk Jasperse, an elder from Classis California South, served together at Synod 2009. “It was a treat,” said Neil, age 51. “We usually only see each other once or twice a year or less.” Dirk, 54, had to leave synod early due to a death in the family.

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  • Roxanne VanFarowe is a freelance writer who claims both Canadian and American citizenship and grew up in the Christian Reformed Church. She is a member of Blacknall Presbyterian Church in Durham, North Carolina.

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