1884-1970
First Reformed Church of Maurice was organized October 23, 1884.  The first church building was built at the cost of $1,800.  This was enlarged and renovated, according to the needs, throughout the next 85 years. During this time the congregation was served by 11 different ministers.

Summer - 1970
The present parsonage was built at a cost of $37,603.

June - 1971
Rev. Gary Van Koevering and family moved into the new parsonage.

August - 1977
Rev. E.R. Voogd became the pastor of First Reformed.  Various Northwestern pre-seminary students joined the staff as youth directors.

February - 1979
Questions were arising about the need of more seating capacity - remodel or build new? The congregation approved by 51% to build a new facility.  In April the congregation approved, by a 73% majority, a general design drafted by De Stigter Bros. of Sioux Center.

June - 1980
The Family of First Reformed assumed ownership of the Maurice school site for the price of $50,000.

June - 1981
Following a service, the congregation walked across the road to witness the ground breaking ceremonies.

June - 1982
Rev. Ed Fikse began as pastor of First Reformed.

November - 1982
The new facility was completed at a cost of $988,725.  The congregation walked from the old church to the new, stopping for the laying of the cornerstone.  A dedication service was held in the new sanctuary.

Spring - 1983
Auction sales were held for selling church fixtures and the dismantling of the old church building began.

October - 1984
A week of celebration was held for First Reformed's 100th birthday.

September - 1987
Rev. Ken Westrate became the pastor.

December - 1987
Special Mortgage Burning - Communion Service was held.

July - 1991
Rev. Tim Vink was installed as Minister of Congregational Life and Discipleship.

September - 1993
Rev. Wayne Sneller became pastor of First Reformed.

July - 1997
Rev. Steve McNary came as Associate Pastor of Maurice Reformed Church.

August - 1999
Rev. Mark Haverdink became the Associate Pastor of Maurice Reformed.

October - 1999
Darwin Van Horn becomes the first full-time youth director at Maurice Reformed.

June – 2001
A ground breaking ceremony was held.  The children and youth of the church led the congregation marking the beginning of the construction of the Family Life Center. 

May – 2002
The Family Life Center was completed at a cost of $1, 442, 000.00.  The congregation held a dedication service in the new Family Life Center. 

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