Book of Memories for Rev. Dr. Gerard "George" Van Groningen

Condolence From Scott Thompson

Sun, 06 Jul 2014 14:05:54 EDT

What a wonderful joy it has been to both hear, and read, the words of such a wonderful scholar and pastor. Rev. Dr. Van Groningen has been such a great blessing to my education, my ministry, and my time in God's Word. I praise our glorious God for this great gift He has given us through His servant, and I ask Him to lift up his wonderful wife and family.

Condolence From Ted Weis

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:14:51 EDT

I'm grateful for the life and faith of Dr. Van Groningen. His book, "Messianic Revelation in the Old Testament" helped me see the splendor of Jesus in all of Scripture.

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Our last visit in 2013

Condolence From Welerson Alves Duarte

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:40:27 EDT

I was a student of Dr Van Groningen in Brazil. I am grateful to God for this privilege. Pray that God will console the whole family. Welerson

Condolence From Mark

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:25:59 EDT

I remember his big hands, his love of children and family. And gardening, too. He was definitely patriarchal and earthy (in a good way). Dr. Van Groningen opened my eyes to the riches of the Old Testamant like no other. I remain in his debt for that. When apprehensive about expecting our first child, he provided me with sound wisdom that I have passed forward to the next generation. It was a privilege to serve him as his teaching assistant at RTS from '77 to '80. He is with his covenant Lord now.

Condolence From Rev. João d'Eça

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:49:17 EDT

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Condolence From Carlos Roberto de Souza Jr

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:24:56 EDT

Dr. Gerard Van Groningen, tem abençoado meu ministério pastoral por meio de seu ensino, e agora abençoa minha igreja por meio de seus escritos. Deus conforte a família.

Condolence From Joni Van Der Pol

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:47:25 EDT

Dear Harriet and family, We will never forget the encouragement and time that Dr. VG invested in Doug and me during our years at Covenant Seminary. We will always treasure our suppers with you and Dutch Bingo conversations. We have many memories but one special memory for me is when Dr. VG held our oldest daughter, placed his big hand upon her baby head and quietly prayed for her. Of course, we have the precious memories of sitting in his Biblical Theology class. Doug is thankful for his godly example to his students and to his peers. We consider him a father in the faith and are so grateful for the opportunity to have known him. Sad hearts, but joyful to know that we will see him again in Glory. Love, Rev Doug & Joni Van Der Pol and family

Condolence From Gilmar Araujo Gomes

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:43:19 EDT

Como estudante do Seminário "Rev. José Manoel da Conceição" (JMC) e, posteriormente, do "Centro de Pós-Graduação Andrew Jumper" (CPAJ), ambos em São Paulo - Brasil, reconheço que fui muito abençoado por Deus através da influência acadêmica e firmeza teológica esboçada no ensino do Rev. Dr. Gerard Van Groningen. Sua importante obra é um monumento à glória do SENHOR. Que o Santo Espírito console sua família, em Cristo Jesus.

Condolence From Renan Lima

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:15:30 EDT

I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Van Groningen and his wife. But I am deeply blessed by his works and books, either of the old testament studies or family matters. Also, as a student of a presbyterian theological seminary in Brazil, I have many professors who have been influenced by Pastor Groningen, so I can say that I too am under his influence. We are mourning with his family and brothers and Church. Count on with the God of Pastor Van Groningen whom hears our prayer, in the name of Jesus.

Condolence From Thiago Convento

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:32:33 EDT

I praise God for the life of Dr. Gerard Van Groningen. Many of my mentors I do not know them personally, and one of them is Dr. Gerard Van Groningen. To God be the glory for the life of this great servant of the Most High!

Condolence From Marcos Reis and Talita Reis

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:29:12 EDT

Que o Senhor possa levar consolo à família. A memória deste venerável servo de Deus jamais será esquecida.

Condolence From Tarcizio and Bete Carvalho

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:25:43 EDT

Family, allow us to address your parents as Papa and Mama. We used to call them this way down here in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We uploaded a picture with some of us. It doesn´t show my beloved Bete and our little Joana (she would come 3 years later). It is hard to estimate the profound impact you have had in our family. All the teachings about God altogether with your testimonies were decisive to help us in our growing as covenant family. We thank God, we thank you both. Just to have an idea of how your love and influence will last, all of Papa´s books are translated into Portuguese. The main theological library of the Andrew Jumper Graduate Center is named in honor of the man who endowed it, Dr. Gerard Van Groningen; I would say, with misses Harriet´s heart! We maintain a distance course whose core discipline is Papa´s Biblical Theology approach. Next semester I will be a guest speaker to talk about Covenant Family. Guess who has guided us? We will miss him. God was pleased to take him, but at the same time to make his name live longer, much longer. Our hearts are with you all.

Condolence From Professors of the CPAJ

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:56:01 EDT

We, the professors at Andrew Jumper Presbyterian Graduate Center (CPAJ), in São Paulo, Brazil, were saddened by the news of Dr. Van Groningen’s passing away. Our church is deeply indebted to this brother for his invaluable contribution to theological education in Brazil. In the early 80’s Dr. Van Groningen and a few colleagues were instrumental to the beginning of a graduate program of theology under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil. He came to our country several times, along with his wife, in order to teach courses and provide assistance to the new effort. Since then he became a good and trusted friend of our church and many of our ministers. Through his presence and his writings, he was used by the Lord to exert a very positive influence on our denomination as far as the Reformed faith is concerned. We are deeply thankful to God for this precious life and extend to his family, especially to Mrs. Harriet Van Groningen, our Christian sympathy and love. May the Holy Spirit comfort and sustain the hearts of this beloved family. Alderi Matos, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes, Daniel Santos Jr., Filipe Fontes, Heber Campos, Heber Junior, Jedeías Duarte, João Alves, João Paulo Aquino, Leandro de Lima, Mauro Meister, Tarcízio Carvalho, Valdeci Santos

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Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:47:45 EDT

Tarcizio holding Bruno, and Tomas at the floor. Loving Harriet holding Laura.

Condolence From Mauricio Nepomuceno

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:27:03 EDT

G.V.Groningen é um grande exemplo para nós aqui no Brasil. Sua obra e sua vida nos ajudam muito no ministério pastoral e no dever de tornar Cristo conhecido. Agradecemos a Deus por sua vida e instrumentalidade. GVGroningen is a great example for us here in Brazil. His work and his life help us in pastoral ministry and duty to make Christ known. We thank God for his life and instrumentality.

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Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:59:48 EDT

Condolence From folton Nogueira

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:29:02 EDT

Folton, Zilmar, Glaucia e Flavia - We would like to expresses our condolences. God knows how important he was for us. We are praying for Harriet. God bless all beloved ones. Folton

Condolence From Dawn & Chris Brinker

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:15:41 EDT

Jay, Laura, David, Sam, Kara & Rebecca and your families - We would like to expresses our condolences to your entire family on the loss of your Dad, Father-in-law and Grandpa. We know he was a very important person in your family and will be missed. Will be thinking of you. Dawn & Chris Brinker

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Condolence From Nancy Burkitt

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:50:27 EDT

To all members of the VanGroningen family. We at Restahven Care Center wish to express our deepest sympathies at your loss. We share in your grief at the loss. We also wish to thank you for sharing your most precious gift of a father adn husband with us. It was truly too short a time but we truly felt blessed to be part of your family's lives. Sincerely, Resthaven Care Center Staff

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Memorial Candle lit by Don VandenBosch

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:37:19 EDT

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Condolence From Don & Linda Rapacki

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:33:26 EDT

We didn't know him very well, but we did so enjoy him when he would preach at Covenat. Our sympathies to you.

Condolence From Rick DeBruyne

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:26:43 EDT

Jay, I'm sorry for your loss. Losing someone we love is hard no matter what their age or circumstance. I enjoyed reading about you father and the contributions he made to theological education. May the Lord bless you and your family with a special sense of his presence during this time.

Condolence From Monika Grasley

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:04:29 EDT

Dear Jay, I cannot imagine how mixed the emotions are right now for you. On one on hand missing your dad on another knowing that he is with Jesus.... the place he longed for. He must have been an amazing man of God and dad to have raised up a strong and gentle warrior like you. May you and your families experience God's peace during this time of joyful sorrow.

Condolence From gIlbert Kamps

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:43:13 EDT

He was a kind and generous encourager of me while I was a Dordt. Then years later when I became the minister at Trinity CRC, St. Louis continued to encourage. In fact, when I was being considered for the call to St. L (I was pastoring in Red Deer Alberta, Canada) he called to chat. He simply made the point that Trinity CRC St. L need a pastor like me. Huge encouragement. May God keep you all fresh in the faith as you also look forward to the eternal city.

Memorial Candle lit by Jacki Williams

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:42:59 EDT

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Condolence From Jim Moynihan

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 21:50:36 EDT

Jay, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your familly tonight. I know you did everything possible for your Dad to make his days with you pleasant and comfortable. May our gracious Lord bless you as you grieve your loss and celebrate your Dad's gain.