American Reformed Church Pastors

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Across
  1. 3. renamed the youth group; loves watching movies; passionate for discipleship
  2. 5. during his years of service ARC golf outings were enjoyed; his birthday was on Valentine's Day!
  3. 6. The first pastor of American Reformed Church, serving from 1921-1935.
  4. 8. native of DeMotte; church planter in Brazil; former CPA; new and already appreciated pastor of ARC
  5. 10. prayer meetings were well attended during the World War II years under the leadership of this pastor
  6. 11. beloved pastor who served ARC in the 1960s; appreciated for his counseling and visiting
  7. 12. sometimes referred to with just the first letter of his last name; during his years of service the chorus of "The Family of God" was sung to close the evening services
Down
  1. 1. husband and wife team served in Japan for 40 years; blessed ARC as pastors for senior adults
  2. 2. the tallest ARC pastor; connected well with youth and then transitioned to serve as senior pastor. Though he was a Tigers fan, a Cubs W flag could be seen flying in the parsonage window!
  3. 4. pastor whose wife had their 4th baby just 4 days after they moved here; a few years later they had another baby, on a Sunday, so he brought his wife to the hospital and came back to preach!
  4. 7. known for being a "jolly" person and for his object lessons during VBS
  5. 9. began messages with "Dear people of God"; highly educated; talented organist