This is a present an assembly in Pella, [[Iowa]] that is historically affiliated with the TW exclusives, founded prior to 1878, and possibly as early as the 1850's. Present correspondents currently unlisted, but the assembly is alive and well, with an active children's ministry, regular breaking of bread and Bible teaching. .
==Early Leadership==
Those with emigration dates, are also when the family settled in the Pella area, from the Netherlands via Baltimore, [[Maryland]], then either via New York City or St. Louis, Missouri prior to settlement. First set of dates denotes time served as an assembly correspondent. * Adrian "Arie" Hoogenakker '''+1878-1919''' (b. 1840 Deventer, Overijssel, Neth. , emig. 1854, d. 1919 Pella, IA)* Robert Radford Beard '''1879-1915+''' (b. 1846 Detroit, MI, emig. & m. 1870 Pella, IA, d. 1920 Des Moines, IA)* John W. David Scholte '''+1889-1896+''' (b. 1852 Pella, IA, family emig. 1847, d. 1925 Seattle, WA).** John's father was president of the colony of 800 Dutch that incorporated Pella in 1847.* Paul Auguste Renaud '''+1901- 1933+''' (b. 1856 France, emig. 1862, d. 1919 1942 Pella, IA)* Nicholas Charles Van Vliet '''+1901-1927+''' (1857-1948 Pella, IA, family emig. '''1847''')* Peter Bastiaanszn Ryjkhoek '''+1927-1946''' (b. 1868 Marion, IA, family may have emig. '''1847''' Pella, d. 1946 Pella, IA)* Perry Louis Renaud '''+1933-1940''' (1882-1940 Sully, IA), grandson of Charles Renaud (emig. '''1847''' Pella, IA).* Harry Lewis Renaud '''+1944-1951+''' (b. 1880 Sully, IA - d. 1962 Pella, IA), son of Paul Auguste Renaud
* Robert Radford Beard '''1879+/1879-1915+''' (b. 1846 Detroit, MI, emig. & m. 1870 Pella, IA, d. 1920 Des Moines, IA). Robert's parents were both born in [[England]]. Robert was employed as a merchant in 1881 of a general store in Pella, with a partner of Scholte.
** From the beginning of his time in Pella, according to the 1922 history, "became prominently identified with every movement having for its purpose the betterment of the community. He was a director and later the president of the Pella National Bank, and his conservative attitude and judgment in financial affairs had much to do with maintaining the reputation of that institution as one of the safest banks in Iowa. Mr. Beard took a deep interest in educational matters and was a firm and valued friend of Central University, and for years filled the important position of Chairman of the Executive Committee and of the Board of Trustees. But Mr. Beard will be best remembered for his zeal in religious work. By precept and example he lived the life of a true christian, and a day seldom passed that he did not speak with someone in regard to his religious obligations and duties. He was a gifted and eloquent speaker, a thorough Bible student, and took an active part in the religious work of the community."
** 1st wife: Maria Hendrika Elisabeth Krantz Scholte-Beard (b. 1830 Belgium - d. 1892 Pella, IA), who was also Robert's 2nd wife's maternal grandmother. She was a daughter of Johannes Justus Krantz & Maria Theodora Christoffels Krantz.
** 2nd wife: Kate Frances Keables Beard (1858-1937 Pella, IA), daughter of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Keables (b. 1828 Elba, Genesee, [[New York|N.Y.]] - d. 1911 Pella, IA) & Sarah Johanna Scholte Keables (b. 1833 Doeveren, Noord-Brabant, Neth. - d. 1914 Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA). Dr. Keables was appointed the chairman of the committee who brought the railroad into Marion Co. Among the first three graduates of Central University (now College) in 1861 included Alonzo J. Keables. Benjamin's wife Sarah was a daughter of Rev. Henry Peter "Dominie" Scholte (b. 1805 Amsterdam, Neth. - d. 1868 Pella, IA) & M.H.E. Krantz Scholte-Beard (b. 1820 Neth. - d. 1892 Pella, IA).
* John W. David Scholte '''+1889-1896+''' (b. 1852 Pella, IA - d. 1925 Seattle, WA). Merchant. Son of Henry Peter Scholte (1805-1868).
** Wife: Marie E. Paige Scholte (b. 1856 OH - d. 1929 Seattle, King, WA), daughter of Homer C. Paige (b. 1832 OH, 1880 Des Moines, IA, d. 1903 Seattle, WA) & Mary Louise Smith Paige (b. 1834 - d. 1916 Seattle, WA). Marie's maternal grandparents were Thomas B.S. Smith (b. 1802 PA, 1870 @ Freedom, Beaver, PA) & Eliza Trindell Smith (b. 1803 - d. 1847 Newark, Licking, OH). Homer Paige was employed in 1880 as a fire insurance agent.
* Paul Auguste Renaud '''+1901-1933+''' (b. 1856 France, emig. 1862, d. 1942 Pella, IA), son of Charles Frederic Renaud (b. 1825 Audincourt, Doubs, France, m. 1848 @ Audincourt, emig. 1862, d. 1908 Pella, IA) & Catherine Elizabeth Louys Renaud (b. 1825 France - d. 1907 Pella, IA). Paul was also a paternal grandson of Georges Louis Renaud (1785-1853 France) & Catherine Parrot Gillotte Renaud (1788-1859 France).
** Wife: Byka "Rebecca" Hagens Vandermeulen Renaud '''+1901-1933+''' (b. 1860 Marion Co., IA - d. 1943 Pella, IA), daughter of William Christopher Hagens (b. 1839 Neth. - d. 1914 Pella, IA) & Antonette Pos Hagens (b. 1841 Neth. - d. 1923 Pella, IA). Rebecca was a paternal granddaughter of Gerhardus "Gerrit" Hagens (b. 1811 Neth. - d. 1889 Pella, IA) & Anna Sophia Susanna Erts Hagens (b. 1814 Neth. - d. 1895 Pella, IA). Gerrit Hagens was a baker, by trade, his parents were Reind Hagens (1778-1864 Neth.) & Willemina Simons Hagens (1775-1840 Neth.).
* Nicholas Charles Van Vliet '''+1901-1927+''' (1857-1948 Pella, IA), son of Jacob Van Vliet (b. 1807 Breudijk, Utrecht, Neth. - d. 1859 Pella, IA) & Maria DePenning Van Vliet (b. 1827 Mijnsheerenland, Z.H., Neth., m. 1854 Marion, IA, d. 1889 Pella, IA). Maria's parents were Wouter DePenning (1784-1847 Mijnsheerenland, Z.H., Neth.) & Geertje Fortuin DePenning (b. 1788 Strijin, Z.H., Neth. - d. 1849 Mijnsheerenland, Z.H., Neth.). Two of Jacob's older (adult) children succumbed to cholera in the summer of 1854, of 16 total who died in Pella that year of that epidemic. Jacob emigrated to Pella in 1854, along with relative Nicholaas. Jacob's first wife was Neeltje Scherpenzeel Van Vliet (b. 1808 Harmelen, Utrecht, Neth. - d. 1854 Pella, IA).
In 1922, S.N. Van Vliet was serving as the librarian at the Second Reformed Church of Pella. H.M. Van Vliet (b. 1840 Neth.), came to the U.S. with his parents in 1847, first to St. Louis, then in Pella in 1848. Five children: Henry, Mattie M., Willie, Joseph, and Minnie. G. Van Vliet served as mayor 1887-1888, 1891-1894, 1897-1899.
** Wife: Margaret "Maggie" Vander Wilt Van Vliet '''+1901-1917''' (1858-1917 Pella, IA), daughter of Jan "John" Vander Wilt (b. 1831 Laagnieuwkoop, Utrecht, Neth. - d. 1906 Pella, IA) & Geuvertje Den Burger Vander Wilt (b. 1835 Schoonrewoerd, Zuid-Holland, Neth. - d. 1896 Pella, IA).
* Peter Bastiaanszn Ryjkhoek '''+1927-1946''' (b. 1868 Marion, IA - d. 1946 Pella, IA), son of Bastiaan Willemsvn Rijkhoek (b. 1833 Dubbeldam, Dordrecht, Z.H., Neth. - d. 1904 Sully, Jasper, IA) & Beitske Jacobsdr Ryjkhoek (b. 1838 Dantumadeel, Friesland, Neth. - d. 1924 Sully, IA). Wife: Maria Valentinsdr Mathes Ryjkhoek (b. 1871 Iowa City, Wright, IA - d. 1944 Pella, IA), daughter of Valentin Mathes (b. 1837 Drussweiler u Kapellen, Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany - d. 1884 Pella, IA) & Aagje Ariesdr Kuijper Mathes (b. 1839 Charlois, Rotterdam, Z.H., Neth. - d. 1927 Pella, IA).
* Perry Louis Renaud '''+1933-1940''' (1882-1940 Sully, IA), son of Edmund C. Renaud (b. 1854 Audencourt, Doubs, France - d. 1932 IA) & Johanna Van Rees Renaud (b. 1860 Pella, IA - d. 1914 IA), daughter of Leendert Van Rees (b. 1820 Neth.) & Sytje Van Rees (b. 1822 Neth.). The Van Rees family emigrated in 1854. Edmund's parents were Charles Renaud (b. 1825 Neth. - d. 1908 Pella, IA) & Cathrine Elizabeth Louys Renaud (b. 1825 France - d. 1907 Pella, IA).
* Harry Lewis Renaud '''+1944-1951+''' (b. 1880 Sully, IA - d. 1962 Pella, IA), son of Paul Auguste Renaud & Byka Hagens Renaud-Vandermeulen. See previous notes on Paul & Byka. Wife: Charlotte Catherine Van Vliet Renaud (b. 1884 Pella, IA - d. 1971 Phoenix, AZ), daughter of Gysbert Van Vliet (b. 1849 - d. 1932) & Jennie Donai Van Vliet (b. 1860 - d. 1945).
* Dingeman John Van Vark '''+1944-1951+''' (b. 1894 Knoxville, IA - d. 1987 Des Moines, IA), son of John S. Van Vark (1865-1961 Pella, IA) & Alice DeHaan Van Vark (1864-1947 Pella, IA). Dingeman was a paternal grandson of Jacob Van Vark (b. 1832 Neth. - d. 1890 Pella, IA) & Janneke "Jennie" Sijnhorst Van Vark (b. 1840 Noordeloos, Giessenlanden, Z.H., Neth. - d. 1914 Pella, IA).
* John Valkenburg '''+1949-1951+''' (b. 1889 Pella, IA - d. 1980 Keokuk, Lee, IA), son of Albert Cornelius Valkenburg (b. 1841 Neth. - d. 1928 Pella, IA) & Johanna "Hannah" Coman Valkenburg (b. 1855 Chicago, IL - d. 1927 Pella, IA). Wife: Ruth Ann Paardekooper Valkenburg (b. 1895 Jackson, Lee, IA - d. 1986 Keokuk, Lee, IA), daughter of Gerhard Paardekooper (b. 1838 Nordelons, Neth. - d. 1904 Mt. Pleasant, Henry, IA) & Berdena Stubenburg Paardekooper (b. 1852 Neth. - d. 1934 Keokuk, Wapello, IA). Ruth was baptized (in 1902) in the Keokuk Presbyterian Church.
* Robert Eugene Waddle '''+2005-2010+''' (b. 1939 Red Rock, Marion, IA - d. 2013 Monroe, Jasper, IA). Son of Earl Eugene Waddle (1908-1996) who served +1973-1985+, and Ruth Martha Nicolet Waddle (1909-2001).
* Leo Max Renaud '''+2010-2016+''' (b. 1933 Sully, IA - d. Dec. 21, '''2021''' Des Moines, IA). He was a brother of Mark Perry Renaud (b. 1932) who served +1973-1985+, and Gerrit Bernard Renaud (b. 1929 Richland, Mahaska, IA) who served +1999-2005+, also a son of Paul Henry Renaud (1888-1968) who served as correspondent +1962-1966+, and nephew of Perry Louis Renaud (1882-1940) who served +1933-1940. Gerrit's mother was Lydia Vanderpol Renaud (1891-1967). Wife: Marguerite Renaud.
=Initial Dutch Settlers=
