Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 13, 1951
Caption:
Resigning Pastor Feted Members of Grace Bible Church feted their pastor, Rev. Harold J. DeVries, and his family last night. Rev. Mr. DeVries will leave for Winnetka, Ill., after the new year to take the Winnetka Bible Church pulpit. An informal resume of his 14 years at the Ann Arbor church was given in a series of skits. After the program, the congregation presented a silver tea service to Rev. Mr. and Mrs. DeVries. They also completed Mrs. DeVries table silver set with 37 pieces and gave a gift to each of the couple's three children.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 1, 1951
Caption:
Missionary Map Lights Up Children- and, adults, too- can learn missionary geography with this map that lights up at Grace Bible Church. The map has been wired with 19 switches lighting up points where Grace Church helps support mission work. Switches work independently but none can be lighted unless the light representing Ann Arbor is on, symbolic of the mission dependence on home help. Lights in the United States represent radio, student, prison and charitable work. John Wilson, 8, of 1804 Charlton Dr. (left) looks on as his sister Karen, 10, points to the Ann Arbor light. Explaining it all and operating the switches is Rev. Harold J. DeVries, pastor.