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The Formation of a New Church - 1970 - 1971

The Building of the Parsonage - 1972

The Building of a New Church - 1972

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Mt. View Christian Reformed Church
built in 1972

Groundbreaking

LYNDEN TRIBUNE:
Mountain View Christian Reformed Church members gathered Monday evening for the official ground-breaking ceremony for their new church.  To be constructed on the Old Guide just north of the King Tut Road, the first stage is to be completed in 150 days.  The first stage consists of a social hall to be used as a sanctuary and also an educational wing including the pastor's study and 12 Sunday School rooms.  Dawson Construction Co. is the contractor for the $61,630 project, with much of the finishing work to be by volunteer labor.  The estimated cost of the completed first stage is $129,350, according to Henry Mans, vice president of the Consistory.  
​July 20, 1972

Lynden Tribune Article July 20, 1972 - Si Kingma (Consistory Clerk), Pastor Flikkema (Consistory President), Elmer Timmer (Bldg. Committee Chair), Darlene Speelman (Vander Woude) (President of Youth Fellowship), Con TeVelde (President of Young Couples Club).

Ground Breaking Ceremony July 17, 1972

Henry Mans (Vice President of Consistory) & Pastor Flikkema, call to worship.

Ground Breaking Ceremony July 17, 1972

The Building of Mt. View Christian Reformed Church
​- Dates are as noted on original photos. -

 Mountain View Christian Reformed Church Bulletin - July 16, 1972
Today marks the first anniversary of Mountain View.  One year ago today the church held its first worship service.  During its first year the church has grown by 15 families, has added 8 new members through baptism, 2 through profession of faith.  The first stage building plans have also been completed, and bids have been let for the construction of both the parsonage and the parish hall.  Nineteen acres of property were also acquired.  Looking back we have every reason to rejoice and be glad in the goodness of God. 

As found on our Dedication Announcement: 
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We are a Reformed Church tracing our tradition and history back to the Protestant Reformation.  We hold to and emphasize the following truths:

• That the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
• That the Bible is an open Book for all to read and understand.
• That the cornerstone of living faith is: "By grace are you saved through faith," Ephesians 2:5

 Mt. View Church Dedication

Dedication Announcement:
Dear Friends...
For the past year and a half we have been busy planning and building a new church in your community.   The first phase of our building program is nearly complete. 

We invite you to a special Community Evening Dedication Service on April 12th at 8 p.m., followed by an open house and coffee.  ( A nursery is provided.)  The Laurel Baptist church will also be participating. 

Community Invitation 1973

Dedication Announcement:
Our Program...
We are a family church.  The services and activities are organized to provide religious instruction, inspiration and fellowship for children, young people, and adults.  Besides the two Sunday Worship services, and Church Bible School, we have a Youth Group that meets weekly, a Young Couples Group, a Women's Bible Study Group,  an Adult and Family Fun Evening once a month, and we hope to begin a Boy's and a Girl's Group this coming September. 

April 8, 1973 - The pulpit furniture was donated to Mt. View by the CRC of Everson.

Newspaper Articles

Dedication Announcement:
Our Purpose...
We are here to carry the Bible's message of God's love and forgiveness to our community.  Our aim is to help people find new meaning for their lives through the historic Christian faith on which our Church and, we hope soon, your church is founded.