Andrew John Bandstra

I was taught by Dr. Bandstras when I was studying at Calvin Theological Seminary from 1991 to 1993. Recently I heard that he was called by God. During studying at Calvin Seminary, he was very kind to me. I wrote my master's thesis on Colossians under the guidance of Dr. Bandstra. He is my eternal teacher. I will not forget him. And I hope to meet him in Heaven. Sung Nam Gil from South Korea,

I was taught by Dr. Bandstras when I was studying at Calvin Theological Seminary from 1991 to 1993. Recently I heard that he was called by God. During studying at Calvin Seminary, he was very kind to me. I wrote my master's thesis on Colossians under the guidance of Dr. Bandstra. He is my eternal teacher. I will not forget him. And I hope to meet him in Heaven.

Dr. Sung Nam Gil from South Korea,

I will always remember and thank Dr. Bandstra for allowing me to call him my father when I ran for office. I know that's why I won!
My deepest sympathy. He was a wonderful man.
Beth (Bandstra) Decker

Sending my love & sympathy to the Bandstra, Stursma,& VanGrouw families. Due to recent hip surgery I will not be able to attend the service. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you!! Lee Stukkie

Nancy, my sincere sympathy and prayers in the loss of your father! Love, Pat TenHarmsel Sabin

Dear Bandstra family:

As young parents, and as members of Trinity CRC church, we were grateful that Andrew could baptize our Son Matthew. Trinity was vacant at that time, so he was the pastor that day.

I think he helped us see what a huge commitment, and what an honor it was to have been given this child to raise. And so many times during the message he spoke Matthew's name and the other child who was being baptized. And it was so special because Matthew means gift of the Lord!

I am happy to say Matthew is now a husband and father and a Christ follower. And our second Son is named Andrew just because that also means gift of the Lord and I always liked it after meeting Andrew Bandstra.

You will miss Him but he did leave a huge legacy. God bless you all as you grieve.

How well I remember Andy and his brother Bert. They both played football for Central College in Pella, Iowa. When Andy left Central during his senior year to attend Calvin we were so disappointed that only Bert would be left of the illustrious brothers to make Central's excellent team. But Andy had high aspirations and became a wonderful minister and teacher for the Christian Reformed Church and the Kingdom of God.

Rev. Stuart Blauw (RCA)

We are among the countless people whose lives wee touched by the ministry of "Andy Bandstra." He will be greatly missed, but forever remembered. - Warren & Sharon Hecker, Calvin CRC.