CHURCH NEWS

Calls Extended:

To Candidate John Karels, in the Netherlands, by the Corsica, South Dakota, Congregation.

To Rev. A. Vergunst of Veen, the Netherlands, by the Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada, Congregation.

Calls Declined:

To the Corsica, South Dakota, Congregation, by candidate John Karels, of the Netherlands. Mr. Karels has accepted a call to the Werkendam, the Netherlands, Congregation.

THE CURATORIUM

On Tuesday, June 10, 1975, the Curatorium met in Grand Rapids. All the delegates were present. The chairman, the Rev. W. C. Lamain, opened the meeting and read Psalm 119:33–48. He spoke a few words about verse 33, emphasizing the necessity of the instruction of the Holy Spirit, but also the great responsibility of both the instructor and the student. After a few matters were discussed and a few decisions were made, Mr. Joel Beeke was examined. His instructor, the Rev. J.C. Weststrate, asked several questions about dogmatics, exegesis, Bible history, church history, and archeology. The many questions were answered rightly, showing that the time had been well spent.

The chairman then spoke a few words to the student and his instructor, expressing the wish that the Lord would also make things well during the second year of his studies, and also grant them the necessary instructions from on high. The morning meeting was closed with prayer by the Rev. A.M. Den Boer, and the afternoon meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. M. Heerschap.

The Curatorium, alas, had no liberty to admit as students for the ministry those who had presented themselves.

May the Lord Himself provide for us in our need, and send laborers into His vineyard. Matt. 9:38.

After the chairman had made a few closing remarks, he asked the Rev. L. Kieboom to offer the closing prayer.

NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS CURATORIUM

From the Netherlands Deputies of Foreign Churches we received a telegram that Mr. J. Karels has been declared a candidate, and is eligible for a call. The congregation of Corsica, S. D. has called him.

Three men were admitted as students to the@

Theological School in Rotterdam:

Mr. A. B. Vander Heiden

Mr. J. De Pater

Mr. M. J. Visser.

The Students B. Kattenberg and C. Vogelaar were given permission to speak for the congregations.

May the Lord’s blessing rest upon all these decisions.

In the name of the deputies,

Rev. A M. Den Boer

Rev. W. C. Lamain

MINUTES OF CLASSIS WEST NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATIONS

held at Sheboygan, Wisconsin

April 2, 1975

On Tuesday evening, April 1, a prayer service was held in the church. This was conducted by Rev. W.C. Lamain. The Scripture reading was from the Gospel of John, chapter 12, and the text for this occasion was John 12, verse 28: “Father, glorify thy name. Then there came a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.”

Article 1

Rev. L. Kieboom, pastor of the calling church, called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. After singing Psalter 349, stanzas 3 and 4, Psalm 122 was read. He then led in prayer and asked the Lord’s blessing on our gathering. He welcomed all the delegates and spoke some very appropriate words from the portion of Scripture read, expressing his desire that we might gather in unity.

Article 2

The credentials were read, examined, and approved:

Corsica: Elder J. Spaans, Elder Henry Spanns

Waupun: Elder Henry Derksen, Elder Peter De Graff

Sheboygan: Rev. L. Kieboom, Elder L. Stapel

Rock Valley: Elder Pete Hoogendoorn, Elder Albert Bakker

Sioux Center: Elder Wm. Van Voorst, Elder Bert Harskamp

Also present with us were: Rev. W. C. Lamain, moderator of the Sioux Center congregation, Rev. W. Syker, and Rev. Weststrate, who attended in an advisory capacity only.

Article 3

The officers appointed to preside at this meeting were: Rev. L. Kieboom, president; Elder Bert Harskamp, clerk; Elder J. Spaans, treasurer.

Article 4

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Article 5

Reports from committees:

Rock Valley asked consideration regarding the change which has taken place at their congregation.

Classis West has accepted the resignation of the Rev. J. Van Zweden and discharged him of his office as minister in the Netherlands Reformed Congregations. Considering his high age and many years of service in Passaic and in Rock Valley and in all our congregations, he will be supported in the same manner as emeritus ministers are.

Article 6

The morning session came to a close with Elder Bert Harskamp closing with thanksgiving and asking a blessing for the noon meal. After the noon meal Rev. Kieboom read a portion of Scripture and Elder Derksen closed with prayer, also asking for a blessing for the afternoon session.

Article 8

A letter was read from Classis East regarding a letter written by a member of a congregation of Classis Far West. Classis decided to write Classis Far West that it agrees with one accord with letter from Classis East.

Article 9

The consistory of Corsica requested a discussion concerning the catechism book for children by Jacobus Borstuis. Classis decided that care must be taken how to explain the lessons and also when the time comes to reprint, to have more Bible texts added to answers.

Article 10

Moderatorship:

Rock Valley requested to have Rev. L. Kieboom as their moderator, for which the Classis gave their approval.

Article 11

A short report was given of the church at Sioux Falls, namely, that it is self-supporting and that up until this time no leaders have been found.

Article 12

Customary questioning.

Article 13

Waupun will be the calling church for the next meeting of Classis West, to convene in Waupun on the first Wednesday in October, 1975, D.V.

If there are no points for this fall, then Classis will wait to convene until the first Wednesday of April, 1976, D.V.

Article 14

Expenses: The total expenses for Classis were $264.58.

Article 15

Closing:

Rev. Kieboom made a few closing remarks and also made mention of the passing away of deacon, Arnold Pluim, of the church of Waupun. Psalter 348, stanza 6 was sung, and a prayer of thanksgiving was offered by Rev. W. C. Lamain.

(P.S. Article 7 omitted)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Rehoboth Reformed School Society of Norwich, Ontario, wishes to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Congregation of Sunnyside for the collection held on behalf of the school. A magnificent amount of $1340.00 was collected. May the Lord receive all the honor, for it is He, Who inclines the hearts.

From the congregation of Chilliwack we received a check, which was found in the collection for our school, in the amount of $200.00. Also for this gift our hearty thanks.

When we see the enormous amount of money we need, it feels so good that other congregations are willing to help us.

May we ask you to remember us at the throne of grace, that the Lord may bless this important work for our children, not only in Norwich, but that in many other congregations instruction can be given to the children according to God’s Word and our promise when our children were baptised.

The Schoolboard

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