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| History
- Photo Album 1 Early History |
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| Dr. Al Vander Meer and his family moved to Bettendorf, Iowa in 1977 to begin a church in the Quad-Cities. An undertaking began to establish Christ’s Family Reformed Church. | ||
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Several families met on Sunday evenings for home worship and fellowship. | |
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A
barn service held
at Ruth Porter's farm |
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In October 1977, the first publicly announced service was held at Holiday Inn, Bettendorf. | |
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For
five years, services were held in this location. Attendance continued
to grow, and on April 10, 1978 the church was organized with 68
charter members.
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Rev.
Al VanderMeer and family, Paster of CFC |
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Some
of the
CFC children |
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In
June 1979, the Davenport property on the corner of Utica Ridge and
Crow Creek Road was purchased, and in September, a building committee
was formed. During this time the Holiday Inn was being remodeled and
meeting space was lost and temporary quarters were found again at
Georgian Square Office Building in February 1983. Attendance continued
to grow. |
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On
November 11, 1984, ground was broken and construction began. A beautiful
building became a reality through the dedication of many people
working together, with God’s guidance.
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Nov. 11, 1984 Ground breaking for the new building, Rev. Al VanderMeer (left), and John Bohn (right) |
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Digging
the
foundation |
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Building shell | |
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CFC building is taking shape | |
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Outside
of the new building getting ready to put in the parking lot
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Harold
& Mike Eriks setting
the corner stone |
Hanging
the inside cross
Rocky Getting (left) and Bruce Houzenga (right) |
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Hanging
the light in the narthex |
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Inside
of the
new building |
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Service
inside new building,
Rev. Al VanderMeer, Pastor |
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In September 1991 Dr. Vander Meer left and on April 10, 1993 Pastor Gene Poll was installed as the new pastor to continue the growth of the church. Christ’s Family Church continued its outreach to the community with the opening of a day care center in August 1994. |
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Continue the history of CFC by clicking here Expanding the CFC building by adding a 30' addition in 1998 |
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| History
Photos Album 1, 2, 3 |
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