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Originally Posted by OneAccord
In 1937, the Fletcher Pentecostal Church chose 21-year-old Raymond G. Hoekstra to pastor the church. Although young, he was bright-eyed, visionary, and an indefatigable worker. The church grew quickly under his leadership; the white frame Fletcher Pentecostal Church was razed, a cinder block church was built, and the new church building was named Calvary Tabernacle. Pastor Hoekstra, now known as "Chaplain Ray" resigned in January 1949.
-http://calvarytabindy.org/page.php?pName=history
Chaplain Ray passed away on Nov. 20, 1997. He was married to Loeola Hoekstra, which, I believe, was A.A. Allens sister.
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from the September 1950 edition of the Pentecostal Herald, page 11
NOTICE TO MINISTERS OF THE
UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
This is to advise all concerned that
Raymond G. Hoekstra is not in fellowship
with the United Pentecostal Church