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Leading to the Diamond Jubilee, 1934-1950 --- In October of 1934, young Nicholas J. Burggraaff, fresh from the seminary school, brought his bride to live in the newly remodeled parsonage. He was ordained in our church, which he served with dedication for sixteen years --- until he accepted a call to East Orange.
The Men's Bible Class became the Men's Club and began to rival the ladies with their church suppers. To the existing roster of organizations was added The Friendly Circle, started by Mrs. Burggraaff in 1940. Today, all the women's organizations are combined in the Women's Guild for Christian Service. It is composed of an afternoon group called the Dorcus Circle, and the Evening Circle for those women who are busy during the daytime. The Girls' League for Service functioned for awhile in the 1930's. A boy's choir was added to the fine adult choir.
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