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This is a present assembly in Pella, [[Iowa]] that is historically affiliated with the TW exclusives, founded prior to 1878, and possibly as early as the 1850's.
==Early Leadership==
* Dingeman Van Vark
* James M. Van Vliet
=Pella church history=
The first church building to be erected in Pella, according to the 1922 area history, was finished in March of 1848, located west of the Star Garage, on a lot occupied in 1922 by "The Chapel". The building was initially used for church services, public meetings and a day school.
H.P. Scholte was the first pastor in Pella, from 1847, and this church split into four groups, none of which were identified with denominations until 1856:
* Rev. H.P. Scholte pastored De Christelikje Kerk 1847-1856, then it became the First Reformed Church of Pella, pastored by Dr. A.C. Van Raalte.
* Rev. A.J. Betten, J. Maasdam, A.C. Kuyper, K. DeHoog, I. Overkamp, and G.H. Overkamp.
* J. Van den Berge, A. Nultenbok, Oosterling, and W. DeHaan.
* 20 members in the home of D. Van Ham.
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