CONKLIN REFORMED CHURCH - New Pastor Ordained Conklin Reformed church was the scene of a most impressive service last Friday evening, when their new pastor, Rev. Marion Klaaren, was ordained. Prior to the ordination sermon, twenty-two ministers gathered in the afternoon for the purpose of examining Mr. Marion Klaaren. At six o'clock members of the Ladies Aid and C. E. served supper to the visiting clergy. At eight o'clock the church was filled with out-of-town friends and members of the congregation, who had come to hear the services. The ordination sermon was preached by Re. Ewema of the First Reformed church of Grand Haven. Rev. J. Klaaren, brother of the new pastor, gave the charge to the pastor and Rev. J. H. Bruggers of Coopersville the charge to the congregation. The entire service was most inspiring. Those who were privileged to witness such an event must feel that they have gained something worth while from having been there. (Cooperville Observer, 5 July 1935)

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Created: 4 October 2009