Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys 27th Season Fall Concert ~ 2016

Welcome to the Opening Concerts of the 27th Season of the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys

“Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.” (R. Tagore)

If you have experienced programs presented by the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys in recent years, you know that the continuing purpose of the choir is to be a “songbird of faith” in our West Michigan community. The Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys sings its “faith song” to help all who hear it find hope, joy and peace.

Tonight the choir confronts living in our broken world with all of its hurts and pain and asks “How are we to live and to whom can we turn?”

Frederick Buechner puts it this way: “Every morning you should wake up and ask yourself: ‘Can I believe it all again today?’ Better still, don’t ask it until after you’ve read The New York Times, studying that daily record of the world’s brokenness and corruption. Then ask yourself if you can believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ again for that particular day. If your answer’s always Yes, then you probably don’t know what believing means. At least five times out of ten the answer should be No because the No is as important as the Yes, maybe more so. And then if some morning the answer happens

to be really Yes, it should be a Yes that’s choked with confession, tears and great laughter which then breaks forth into song.”

We live in a broken world, and we are each of us like Thomas, filled with doubt. But what is also true is that in this world which belongs to our Creator, when everything is said and done, as poet and author Anne Lamott writes, “Grace always bats last, it just does--and finally, when the dust settles, which it does, Love is sovereign here. And Grace, while it is always waiting to meet us where we are, will not leave us where it found us.”

Just as Grace is free, once again so will all concerts sung by the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys. Tears and smiles bloom when the gift is opened and the choir sings its first pure notes. The men & boys together wield the power of music to enrich the lives of their audiences and to enrich their own lives.

So, thank you for coming tonight! Thank you again for claiming GRCMB as “Your Choir.” We will continue to work hard to live up to this honor and to fulfill your expectations.

We ask today for your gift of support to keep the choir growing and serving here in West Michigan.

Then, we hope to see you throughout our amazing 27th season which lies ahead. Dr. Martin Neary and Dr. Richard Webster will both take residencies this year. You won’t want to miss a single note of it!

Now take a moment to quiet your heart and mind. Throughout tonight’s program, the choir will explore Isaiah 58:9 “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer. You will cry and He will say, ‘Here I am.’” Such is the nature of the God we serve and for whom we now sing!

Under His Wings: Music of God’s Sheltering Love

The Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys

Dr. Martin Neary – Director

Dr. Kenneth Bos – Organ

Scott Bosscher – GRCMB Director of Music

St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Grand Rapids Friday, October 28 ~ 7 PM Saturday, October 29 ~ 7 PM

St. Paul’s Church, Lansing Sunday, October 30 ~ 4 PM

~ Words of Welcome ~

Scott Bosscher & Dr. Martin Neary & Very Rev. John Geaney

~ Silent Procession of the Choir ~

When we worship, let's do it from our heart. Because the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart.

~ Part One: We Are Each of Us God’s Song ~

~ Composer of My Life ~ Paul McKusker & David Maddux

I hear their song, their words of beauty reaching deep within cathedrals of my heart. Angelic choirs reverberate the stained glass windows of saints and sinners in their place, singing now “Amazing Grace.” While in the glory of their faith, I’m drawn to find my part and sing with all my heart.

I know their words, their thoughts reflecting simple truth of testimonies rich in love. Their eyes can see the mystery of loving kindness, of chains that bind us torn away, and power found in each new day. The Lord’s compassion on display, His touch from heaven above gave words to speak their love.

I see their lives like tears that fall upon the page, a mark indelible in time. What sacrifice! Their hearts poured out like raging waters for sons and daughters to believe, and generations to receive the harvest ripe from all their seeds, no greater love sublime could change this heart of mine.

Composer of my soul, show me all You show to them; But hymnwriter, hymnsinger, let me know their request. Let me share their offering, put their notes in my heart, their lyrics on my lips. And let the essence of my life be a song that others will want to sing.

~ I’ll Make Music ~ Music: Karl Jenkins (b. 1944) Words: Deuteronomy 32:2, Psalm 144:9, I Chronicles 13:8

Lord and Master, I’ll sing a song to you, on the ten-string lyre I’ll make music. Lord and Master, let your thoughts fall like rain and just like showers on new grass. We’ll play for you with harps and trumpets, we’ll sing some psalms in praise of you. Lord and Master, let your words descend like dew and just like droplets on tender leaves. We’ll play for you with harps and trumpets, we’ll sing some psalms in praise of you. I’ll make music, I shall make new music, I shall make music for you.

~ God’s House, Sheltering Wings in a Broken World ~ Reflection (adapted): Edward Feld

When we recite either God’s words or words about God, we experience His presence in the here and now through the very act of proclaiming. It is in this telling and singing that we are opened to His bigger reality. Hope is captured in the song of the poet which allows us to feel closely God’s presence to us in this world, a world which sadly, as we will explore tonight, is filled with brokenness and uncertainty.

And yet, despite present pain, our universe unceasingly proclaims the eternal message of God’s connection to all things. And nowhere more so than where we are tonight, here in God’s house. Here, the telling and singing of His presence goes on without ceasing, allowing us to experience God’s protection and peace opening before us as the choir sings and the narrator speaks. Blessed are we to dwell in God’s house!

~ How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place ~ Music: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Words: Psalm 84

How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts! For my soul, it longeth, yet fainteth for the courts of the Lord; my soul and body crieth out, yea, for the living God. O blest are they that dwell within Thy house; they praise Thy name evermore.

~ Part Two: The Broken World in Which We Live ~

~ When Sudden Terror Tears Apart ~ Music: Roy Hopp (b. 1951) Words: Carl Daw (b. 1944 Written in response to the events of 9-11 Roy Hopp is one of our gifted Grand Rapids Composers

~ Evil Will Not Win ~

Frederick Buechner reminds us what the Psalmist realized centuries ago: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." The Psalmist does not pretend that evil and death do not exist. Terrible things happen. Even the paths of righteousness lead through the valley of the shadow. The Psalmist doesn't try to explain evil nor does he try to minimize it. He simply says he will not fear evil. For all the power that evil has, it doesn't have the power to make him afraid.

The 911 Memorial - “After great pain, a formal feeling comes.” Emily Dickinson

~ The Lord is My Shepherd ~ Music: Howard Goodall (b. 1958) Words: Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For you are with me, you will comfort me.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

~ The Story of Alex & Omran ~

This true story teaches us that we must take more seriously all that our children have to say. Filled with both incredible wisdom and purity of insight they have so much to share. We need to listen and pay attention to their hearts, and in return they will show us how to once again set our own hearts right. O that we all had hearts like Alex!

~ The World Cries Out: So Must Our Worship ~

The absence of lament is a great loss. So much of our worship is cover- up: pretending to have emotions we don’t really feel, or smothering the emotions we do. That is not praise. It simply leaves us to pick up our suffering again on the way out—without bringing it into God’s presence. Spending time in Lamentations helps us learn how to plumb the depths of lament and leads ultimately to the return of rejoicing.

~ Hear My Prayer & O For the Wings of a Dove ~ Music: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Words: Psalm 55:2-8

Hear my prayer, O God, incline Thine ear! Thyself from my petition do not hide. Take heed to me! Hear how in prayer I mourn to Thee, Without Thee all is dark, I have no guide. The enemy shouteth, the godless come fast! Iniquity, hatred, upon me they cast! The wicked oppress me, Ah where shall I fly? Perplexed and bewildered, O God, hear my cry!

My heart is sorely pained within my breast, my soul with deathly terror is oppressed, trembling and fearfulness upon me fall, with horror overwhelmed, Lord, hear me call!

O for the wings, for the wings of a dove! Far away, far away would I rove! In the wilderness build me a nest, and remain there forever at rest.

“…for I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your hand and says to you do not fear I will help you.”

Isaiah 41:13

~ Part Three: We Are Called to Be God’s Healing In Our Broken World ~

~ How Lovely are the Messengers ~ Music: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Words: Romans 10:15, 18

How lovely are the messengers that preach us the gospel of peace. To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, throughout all the lands their glad tidings.

~ Seeking Who God Is ~

While praying one day a woman asked, “Who are you, God?” He answered, “I Am.” But, who is I Am?” she asked. He replied, “I Am Love, I Am Peace, I Am Grace, I Am Joy, I Am Strength, I Am Safety, I Am Shelter, I Am Power, I Am The Creator, I Am The Comforter, I Am The Beginning and The End, I Am The Way, Truth and The Light.” With tears in her eyes she looked toward Heaven and said, “Now I understand. But, who am I?” God tenderly wiped away the tears from her eyes and whispered, “You Are Mine.”

~ If You Search With All Your Heart~ Music: Craig Courtney (b. 1948) Words: Jeremiah 29:11-14

This next anthem was commissioned by Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church here in Jenison, Michigan, in memory of Brenda Wassink, who was shot and killed at age 22, three months before she was to be married. She was a victim, like so many in our world, of senseless gun violence. This anthem stands as a testament to God’s sustaining mercy in times of our deepest grief and sorrow.

When you seek me, you shall find me if you search with all your heart. For I know the plans I have for you: plans of welfare, not of evil. For I know the plans I have for you: plans of hope and a future. I will bring you out of bondage to the land I have prepared. I will bring you out of bondage, I will bring you home to me.

~ Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace~ Music: Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876) Words: Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 139:11; I John 1:5b; Psalm 119:175a

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee. The darkness is no darkness with Thee, but the night is as clear as the day. The darkness and the light to Thee are both alike. God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. O let my soul live and it shall praise Thee. For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for evermore.

~ Offertory ~ Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan “What God Ordains Is Always Right” Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

Your prayerful and generous support helps to keep the ministry of the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys strong and vibrant.

To keep this tradition alive, we must continue to teach and inspire the next generation, these boys standing and singing before you tonight. Take a good look, be moved and make this investment with us.

For future concert information, please sign our email registry as the boys pass the books down each row. Then remember to always invite and bring friends with you to our next event!

~ O Day of Peace ~ Words: Carl P. Daw Jr. Music: Jerusalem Composed by H.H. Parry (1848-1919)

Choir & Congregation:

O day of peace that dimly shines through all our hopes and prayers and dreams, guide us to justice, truth, and love, delivered from our selfish schemes. May the swords of hate fall from our hands, our hearts from envy find release, till by God's grace our warring world shall see Christ's promised reign of peace.

Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb, nor shall the fierce devour the small; as beasts and cattle calmly graze, a little child shall lead them all. Then enemies shall learn to love, all creatures find their true accord; the hope of peace shall be fulfilled, for all the earth shall know the Lord.

~ The Beatitudes: Christ’s Life Altering Truths ~

How Fragile is a flower! It may not last an hour; even more fragile are imaginings.

Yet thoughts and flowers both possess the gift of growth.

I wonder at the strength of fragile things: on a harsh peak, where rock is shattered by the shock of wind and frost, a fragile flower survives, and one Christ-centered thought, too tenuous to be caught, alters the whole direction of our lives.

~ The Beatitudes~ Music: Philip Stopford (b. ) Words: Matthew 5:3-12

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who morn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven. For in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

~Parting Prayer ~ Weak Devotions (adapted) Luke Hankins

We have faith; we lose faith. We have times of peace; we have times of great distress. And I have found that God enters life not only through belief but also through unbelief, not only through rejoicing but also through fear and outrage.

Be kind and be, kind Lord, what You rightly are. Rule what—whatsoever—you find. Rein me in and reign in me. There is freedom only when You bind. Take me wholly, holy God. Wholly, Holy. Mind my mind.

~ Cantique de Jean Racine ~ Music: Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Words: Jean Racine (1639-1699) Trans. John Rutter (b.1945)

O divine Word above, our hope and consolation, eternal light of the heavens and the earth; the peaceful night has past, our voices greet the morning, look down, O Lord, and hear thy people’s prayer! Inspire us, Lord, we pray, with the power of thy Spirit, that hell may flee before thy mighty word. From slumber waken us, our weary souls reviving, that we may never forget thy laws! Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on thy congregation now gathered here in the sight of thy throne; receive the hymns they offer to thy endless glory, renewed by thy gifts may they go forth in peace.

A Final thought as we close the opening concert of our new season. GRCMB is an organization whose mission primarily works with boys, teaching them that they are God’s sons and of immesurable value, each equipped by God with gifts and talents to serve in this world, just as in their singing tonight. That said, we believe it is also important to teach our sons that all girls are God’s daughters, likewise created in God’s image. This means without exception, every person on earth is God’s child. If we always remembered this fact, would we treat people differently? We honor God best when we honor each other.

“O for the Wings of a Dove” God’s wings are here not only to protect us in our times of darkness, they are also here to lift us into flight so that we might become all that He has prepared for us to be and do.

~ Choir Recessional ~

~ Postlude ~ Finale Jubilante Healey Willan (1880-1968)

Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys 2016-2017 Roster

Senior Choristers Senior Choristers Gabriel Benedict Micah Huisman + Ben Boelens ++ Brayden Janisch Cameron Bruneau Stephen Knight + Ian Brown Andy Larson Xander Brown + Simeon Maloley Peter Cuaz + Alexander Scofield Daniel Doyle Nathan Steinfort

Junior Choristers Junior Choristers Finneus Burghart Christian Maloley Finnian Cuaz Ben Peterson Ian Day Benji Smith Eric Johnson Charlie Vander Hoff Peter Larson Jacob Voetberg Skylar MacAllister

Preparatory Choristers Preparatory Choristers Omar Bakir Grayson Knight Roland Harriger Carey Roback Coby Johnson Colt Rockwell Conner Kelley Ben Van Wienen

Counter Tenors Counter Tenors John Hoyer Jay Roback Brennen Kartes Joe Schimmelmann Bob Reed Thomas Scofield

Tenors Tenors John Byl Bill Reed Jake Herrera Evan Smith Steve Johnson Michael Steinfort Collin Lewis Joseph Vig

Baritone Basses David Diephouse David Boersma Dick Voetberg Doug DeVries Dan Voetberg John Hibma Daniel Weinrick Jerry Kruyf Chuck Witteveen Dan Natelborg

+ = Head Choristers ++ = Senior Head Chorister

Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys Staff

Scott Bosscher: Director of Music A former Choral Scholar of Wells Cathedral Choir, England, and voice student of Diane Forlano of the Royal Academy of Music, London, Mr. Bosscher is passionate about bringing the English Cathedral sound to Grand Rapids as GRCMB’s Director of Music.

Dr. Martin Neary: Associate Director Former Organist and Choirmaster of both Westminster Abbey and Winchester Cathedral, GRCMB is blessed by Dr. Neary’s ongoing commitment to both GRCMB and our West Michigan Community. Dr. Neary was recently awarded a Lambeth Doctorate by the Arch - Bishop of Canterbury Dr. Kenneth Bos: Organist Dr. Bos is well-known as a pianist, organist, and accompanist in western Michigan. He is on faculty at Grand Rapids Community College where he serves as Music Department Accompanist. He is organist and Director of Music at Calvin CRC. With degrees from Calvin & the U of M, Dr. Bos holds a PHD in piano performance from Michigan State University. Gwen Hendrikse: Rehearsal Pianist An active pianist and accompanist across West Michigan, GRCMB is blessed to have Mrs. Hendrikse now on our staff. Gwen’s response, “Sitting at the piano on rehearsal nights I definitely have the best seat in the house!”

Lori Schimmelmann: GRCMB Summer Camp Instructor Marcia Pylman: GRCMB Summer Camp Vocal Coach Jane Bosscher: Business Manager

27th Season (2016-17) Guest Conductors

Dr. Martin Neary, now in his tenth year as GRCMB’s Associate Director of Music, has returned to take residency once again this month to train and lead the choir in a series of concerts.

Former Director of Music Westminster Abbey (1988-1999) and Winchester Cathedral (1972-1987) Dr. Neary’s devotion and dedication to the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys has been transformative in the life of the choir. We look forward to what is always a challenging and exciting time of music making.

Dr. Richard Webster returns to Grand Rapids for the third time this December (2016) to take residency with the Choir of Men & Boys to train and lead the Choir’s much loved series of “Nine Lessons & Carols.” These performances with Dr. Webster are not to be missed.

Richard Webster is an internationally known composer, church musician, choral conductor and organist. He has been Director of Music and Organist at Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston since 2010, having served the previous five years as Associate Director of Music.

Scott Bosscher, GRCMB’s Director of Music since 2001, counts as one of his greatest life blessings, the six years he & son Ryan sang weekly for Dr. Webster in the Choir of Men & Boys at St. Luke’s, Evanston, Illinois.

The Choir Announces the Release of its New & 4th CD. Stunning New Carols Recorded this Past January.

On Sale Here at The back of the Cathedral & Online at www.grcmb.org - $15.00

Personal & Famous Quotes Which Inspire our GRCMB Ministry

“The child is not likely to find a father in God, unless he finds something of God in his father.” (Robert Ingersoll)

“Don’t wait to make your son a great man…make him a great boy”

So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For what the Father does, that the Son does likewise.” (John 5:19)

When the father gives to the son, both laugh; when the son gives to his father, both cry.” (William Shakespeare) ______

Quotes by our GRCMB Boys

“I love GRCMB choir because there are so many boys there like me who love to sing.”

“When I open my mouth to sing in the choir I feel like my heart pours out.” ______

Quotes by our GRCMB Parents

“That my sons can be exposed to such ‘high-level’ music at such a young age is truly a gift.”

“With tears in my eyes I sit and listen to my son sing tonight. You have given him a glimpse of the Divine.”

“Four years ago, I brought you a fidgety small boy. You have given me back a young man who can say: “Mozart’s cool.” Deo gratias.” ______

Quotes by our GRCMB Audiences

“GRCMB has such amazing technique…but we forget to notice because we get lost in the spiritual place they bring us.”

“The Choir’s repertoire is unmatched by any other choir in town!”

“We have your new CD in the car and can’t stop playing it. My husband and I fight over whose car it lives in.”

“Still thinking about last night’s concert…the future seems much brighter this morning.”

Here are the Results of Your Ongoing Support... Read What Professional Musicians are Saying

“The achievements of GRCMB are simply breathtaking. Congratulations on creating one of America’s cultural jewels.”

Richard Webster is the Organist & Choirmaster of Trinity Church, Boston

“This is a very, very special choir you have here in your midst. I do hope that more and more people will come to realize how significant and remarkable the Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys is. A group like this can transform the lives of the singers, n to mention the audience.” Andrew Nethsingha is the Organist &

Choir Master of the Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge, England

“The particular training to sing this music has a profound effect on a young boy’s life. How affirming it is for me, now in my eighth year of coming to Grand Rapids, to find your young choristers here absorbing this same confidence. What a joy it is to work with this choir.” Martin Neary is the former Organist & Choir Master of Westminster Abbey & Winchester Cathedral, England.

“Lessons and Carols with the GrandRapids Choir of Men & Boys was a sublime experience.” Jeff Kaczmarczyk – The Grand Rapids Press

“I am enjoying the Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys more and more. I love the sound and enjoy thinking of those boys making such wonderful music. You have done and are doing a great thing in Grand Rapids.” John Wustman – Pianist & Vocal Coach of Luciano Pavarotti

Board of Directors

Barb Hoogeboom, President Nicky Kearney, Treasurer Beth Ann Fausone Scott Bosscher Elise Glettler Ellen Bylsma Lori Schimmelmann Major Donors those who have given $5,000 or more since 2008

Anonymous Scott and Nicky Kearney Mark and Gina Becker Gerald and Susan Kruyf Lawrence and Virginia Cain Robert and Nancy Lamberts Mark and Marty Campbell Dirk and Liesl Pruis Daniel and Pamella DeVos Margaret Stone David Diephouse Gayle Ruisard (the Estate of) John Hibma Thomas and Elizabeth Tuttle Jim and Barb Hoogeboom Charles and Carol Witteveen Jay and Janice Hidalgo Matching Employer Goldman Sachs

The Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys would like to give Special Thanks to our donors who have helped us begin our 27th season! Won’t you join with them in supporting the Choir?

Donations received between May 1, 2016 to October 22, 2016

Oxford Club $1,000 - $4,999

Keller, Fred

Cambridge Club $600 - $999

News Corp Giving (matching employer) Petersen, Jonathan and Beth

London Club $250 - $599

Adams, Clara May Farmer, Floyd and Caron Blom, John and Sharon Fox, John and Kristine Boersma, David and Donna Wisse Boersma Ploegstra, Henry Drukker, Bruce and Esther Rohwer, Milton and Barbara Dykema, Chad and Kate Winchester Club $100 - $249

Baron, Stephen and Cynthia Menkveld, Bruce and Paula Buffham, Charles and Sandra Peters, Nancy Cooper, John and Sylvia Ransford, James and Jeanne Day, Ron and Dee Reinders, Don and Beth Durfey, Miles and Eleanor Scheeres, Jake and Ann Fuller, Raymond Schimmelmann, John and Claudia Galien, Linda Stegink, Gordon and Barbara Godlewski, Thomas and Susan Sytsma, Jim and Ginny Heerema, Jacob and Marian Tuuk, Jonathon Heerspink, Janice Van Oss, Kathleen Heetderks, Dewey and Marilyn Vander Linde, Donald and Donna Hibma, Tim and Cindy VanHouten, Ben and Sharon Klanderman, Bruce H VanTill, Howard and Betty Knox, John and Norma Warners, Arlene Magán, Michael and Mary

Chichester Club $5 - $99

Beimers, Lester and Evelyn Herrick, James and Glenna Bergsma, Luella Herring, Vern Biegert, Eugene and Suzanne Huizenga, Gertrude Boice, Gayla Huizinga, Cornelius and Marcia Bom, Anthoinette Justema, Brian and Wendy Boonstra, Carol Kamper, Mervin and Rebecca Bosscher, Esther Klinger, Gloria Cammenga, Sydney and Carolyn Knight, Jim and Cheryl Carr, Edsel Kort, Wesley and Phyllis Charnley, Iain and Kalie Lane, Marguerite Christenson, Randy and Anne Morrison, J. William and Beverly DeVries, Ecko and Patricia Piccard, Howard and Kathleen DeVries, Leroy and Jean Postma, Janice Dykstra, Earl and Lois Prochnau, Harvey and Judith Early, Duane and Jeanne Pylman, Yvonne Fortune, Gene Sanchez, Carol Groenenboom, Steve and Carla Schmidt, Arthur and Victoria Hasse, Joseph and Jobi Schnipke, Rosemary Hassevoort, Joan Sparks, Mary Ellen Chichester Club $5 - $99 Continued

Steenbergen, Brian Voetberg, Richard and Patricia Sundman, Ethel Weeda, Thomas Uken, Bob and Char Wilcox, Patricia Van Andel, Phyllis Winkle, Bernard and Judy Van Zytveld, Jack and Jane Wolterstorff, Nicholas and Claire Vanmanen, Robert Mark Woolsey, William and Diane Veenstra, Charlotte

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