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Tree Lined Path

Past Topics & Speakers

With over 60 years of study days, there are a lot of things we've covered!

If there is a recording of a speech available, the title is highlighted.

2025 - Fall - Chatham

Pastor Arjen Vreugdenhil, "The Invisible Realm" (Colossians 1:16)

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Panel Discussion with Rev. Henry Versteeg, Pastor Arjen Vreugdenhil, and Francine Bergsma

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2025 - Spring - Guelph Living Word

Sue Vanleeuwen, "Deeply Rooted" Jeremiah 17:7-8

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​2024 - Fall - Brampton

Pastor Eric Onderwater, "Not a burden, but an encouragement"

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Margaret Casar, "Worthiness and Single, but Married" Proverbs 31

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2024 - Spring - Glanbrook Trinity

Karen Vandeburgt, "Tears in Heaven: Imaging God with our Emotions"

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2023 - Burlington Fellowship

Pastor Hilmer Jagersma & Nicole Vanderee, “Prepared: Communicating hope through gospel-centered living” (1 Peter 3:15)

 

2022 - Attercliffe

Rev. Rodney Vermeulen, “Godly Women in God’s Word”

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Jodi VanWoudenberg, “Managing our Time as Women of God’s Word"

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2021

Rev. P. Feenstra (morning only), "Encouragement during Trying Times" (Phil.2:1-11, Heb. 3:12-15, Heb. 10-19-25)

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2019

Dr. C. Van Dam, "Who is this Woman? Listening to Proverbs 31:10-31 Today."

 

2018

Mr. George Alkema, "Women in the Wilderness: Coping in a Post-Modern World." (Ps. 11: 3)

 

2017

Sabrina Jaspers, "Living Proof, Living Faith: Mentorship, Grace, and Encouragement" (Romans 8:28)

 

2016

Rev. C. Bouwman, "Older & Younger: Christian Women in Dialogue"

 

2015

Rev. Bruintjes, "The lies we believe and the God of Truth: Unmasking Self-Deception in a Culture of Authenticity"- Jeremiah 17:9-10

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Joanne VanHalteren, "Recognizing covetousness in our daily lives and striving for contentment as 'women of faith'”

 

2014

Rev. J. van Woudenberg, “The Christian Family and the Matter of Rebirth”

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Mrs. Anne de Boer, “Confidence in Christ”

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2013

Speaker unknown, "Following Christ"

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2012

Rev. Bredenhof, "Proverbs 31 Woman"

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2011

Rev. Holtvluwer, "Jubilee Women"

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2010

Dr. VanDam, “Prayer as a sacrifice”

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Inge deVisser, “Prayer as Sisters in the Community”

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2009

Rev. vanWoudenberg, “Work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testemant”

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Ninette Lodder/Janice Riemersma/Heather VanWoudenberg, “Fruit of the Spirit”

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2008

Rev. vandeBurgt, “Treasures in Heaven”

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Tamara den Hollander, “Treasure one another with holiness”

 

2007

Rev Degelder, “Angels & Demons”

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Henriette van Hof, “The Armor of God”

 

2006

Rev. Kampen, “Grief & Grieving”

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Bertha Groen, “Living in the joy of faith”

 

2005

Rev. C. Vermeulen, “Created in the image of God”

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Wendy Koster/Michelle Flach, “Women of the Word”

 

2004

Rev. Huijgen,“Christ as revealed in the O.T.

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Marianne Jagt/Mary Deboer/Ann Ludwig, “Christ our righteousness/Prophet, Priest & King/Self revelation of Christ revealed to John on Patmos"

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1996 - Smithville

Rev. J. deGelder, "Preservatives Required - Biblical meanings of salt"

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Mrs. Janet Schutten, "Let us do good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of faith"

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1995 - London

Rev. J. Ludwig, "By Virtue of the Covenant: Infant Baptism vs. Adult Baptism"

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Phyllis Tamminga, "Encouraging & Edifying One Another"

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1994 - Lincoln

Rev. T. Hoogsteen, "Even if Secular Foundations Crumble: Proceedings Along the Narrow Way"

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Ciska de Vries, "Gratitude"

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1993 - Fergus

Rev. Huijgen, "Sleepy Christians!?"

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Louie Medemblik, "Working Together: Unity Within a Congregation of Believers"

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1992 - Hamilton

Rev. C. Stam, "Raising Children in Today's Society"

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Adriana VanderVen, "Daughters of Eve & Bride of Christ"

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1991 - Grand Valley

Rev. P. Aasman, "Life and Journey of the Apostle Paul"

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Marg Kottelenberg, "The Resurrection, Victory over Death, Hope of New Life"

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1990 - Fergus

Rev. P. Feenstra, "Angels"

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Annette Sikkema, "LD 49 Thy Will Be Done"

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1989 - Chatham

Rev. van Rietschoten, "The Covenant in the Old & New Testaments"

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Jo Ann van Middelkoop, "The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Old & New Testaments"

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1988 - Burlington West

Rev. C. van Dam, "In The Beginning"

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Mrs. Mulder, "Election & Reprobation"

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1987 - Burlington South

Speaker unknown, "The Antichrist: What is the Great Lawlessness?"

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Mrs. M. de Jong, "Mary, Mother of Jesus"

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1986 - Burlington East

Rev. D. de Jong, "Early Church History"

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Liz Oostdyk, "Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage"

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1985 - Brampton

Rev. Nederveen, "Visions of Daniel"

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Mrs. G. Gotschalk, "The Holy Spirit in the Confessions"

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1984 - London Watford

Rev. van Rietschoten, "God's Covenant Will Today"

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Mrs. T. Heyink, "Role of Women in the Church"

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1983 - Toronto

Rev. Mulder, "Flesh of My Flesh"

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Mrs. H. Boot, "Jacob Blesses His Sons"

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1982 - Smithville

Rev. C. Stam, "Heaven and Hell"

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Mrs. J. TenBrinke, "Ch II Canons of Dordt, Death of Christ, Redemption of Man by it"

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1981 - Lincoln

Rev. Werkman, "Priesthood of Christ"

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Mrs. R. VanderVegte, "2 Timothy, the Lord's Servant, Good Fight of Faith"

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1980 - Hamilton

Rev. Huizenga, "Millennialism"

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Mrs. L. VanDelden, "Ruth"

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1979 - Fergus

Rev. van Oene, "Prayer"

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Ryma van Raalte, "1 Corinthians 12: Spiritual Gifts"

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1978 - Chatham

Rev. Geertsema, "Mysticism"

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Mrs. W. Smid, "The Signs of the End Times"

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1977 - Burlington West

Rev. C. Stam, "Song of Songs"

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Mrs. W. Jager, "The Beatitudes"

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1976 - Burlington East

Rev. van Dooren, "Priorities in the Life of the Christian Wife"

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Mrs. Frances Ludwig, "The Church and Her Confession"

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1975 - Toronto

Rev. van der Boom, "From Sabbath to Sunday"

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Mrs. DeBoer, "Mary, The Mother of the Lord"

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1974 - Smithville

Rev. Kingma, "Our Justification - BC Arts 22, 23"

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Mrs. E. Hofsink, "The Last Judgement"

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1973 - Orangeville

Rev. Oly, "Christian Family Life Today"

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Mrs. Jonker, "Perseverance of the Saints"

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1972 - Lincoln

Rev. Dekker, "Anti-Christ"

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Mrs. VanAndel, "Baptism"

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1971 - London Watford

Rev. W. VanOene, "Covenant and Baptism"

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Mrs. M. Bloemendal, "The Transfiguration of Christ"

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1970 - Hamilton

Dr. J. Faber, "The Authority of the Scripture - Bible Criticism"

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Mrs. M. DeGelder, "Revelation 12 - War in Heaven"

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1969 - Fergus

Rev. M. VanBeveren, "Israel's Place in History"

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Mrs. R. Dorgeloos, "Hebrews 12 Discipline"

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1968 - Chatham

Rev. L. Selles, "The Pentecostal Movement"

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Mrs. A. DeBoer, "Haggai"

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1967 - Burlington

Rev. G. VanDooren, "De Heer die afweert en beschut" (The Lord who defends and protects)

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Mrs. Meervel, "The Lord's Prayer"

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1966 - Toronto

Rev. F. Kouwenhoven, "The Great Babylon, Rev 17:18, 20"

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Mrs. Schoohoven, "Matthew 25:1-13, Wish and Foolish Maidens"

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