CHURCH NEWS

Ministerial call extended:

To Rev. J.R. Beeke of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, by the Unionville and Bradford, Ontario, congregations.

Ministerial call declined:

To the Fort Macleod, Alberta congregation, by Rev. A.M. DenBoer of Sioux Center, Iowa.

REV. J. VAN VLIET

With sorrow we announce the loss of another minister from our congregations in the Netherlands. Rev. J. Van Vliet passed away suddenly at the age of 63 while preaching his inaugural sermon in Kapelle-Biezelinge. During his life, he served the congregations of Aagtekerke (1967-1981) and Veen (1981-1985). May the Lord remember his mourning family, and fill the empty place left behind with His own presence.

—Editor

ADDRESS OF REV. VOGELAAR

Rev. C. Vogelaar, 1152 Lakeshore Rd., W., St. Catharine, Ontario, Canada, L2R 5P9, Ph 416/934-9569.

CORRECTED ADDRESS ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO

Please address all mail and parcels for the St. Catharines Congregation to the clerk:

Mr. A. Van Driel

Read Road

R.R. No. 5, Niagara-On-The-Lake

Ontario, Canada LOS 1J0

MISSION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING NIGERIA

When the Lord Jesus left this earth, He gave to the church the important commission; Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

As Mission Board we were privileged to take some positive steps in the forming of a mission team to send to an open field in Nigeria, Africa. We realize that what we are looking at, at this moment, is only a small beginning. What we lack in completing of such a team is an evangelist, a person who may explain the Lord’s work in his personal life and the Lord’s calling to bring His Word upon the mission field where that Word is not known. Such a calling must be examined by the members of the Mission Board together with the deputies of the Curatorium.

May the Lord raise up among us men with such a calling. May His blessing rest upon this announcement so that we may be gladdened by His deeds.

On behalf of the Mission Board.

Rev. A.M. den Boer, President

John Den Hoed, Clerk

CLASSIS EAST OFFICE-BEARER’S CONFERENCE

Classis East’s office-bearers conference is scheduled, D.V., for June 18,1985 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grand Rapids church. Speakers and times are as follows:

2:00-2:35 — Meekness by Rev. H. Hofman

2:35-2:50 — Question/answer period

2:50-3:10 - Coffee break

3:10-3:45 — Conducting Family Visitation by Dr. G. Deur

3:45-4:00 — Question/answer period

All office-bearers are urged to attend. Male members are also welcomed heartily. May the Lord grant us His blessing.

-Editor

SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN

Our congratulations are extended to the Sheboygan, Wisconsin congregation, which commemorated their 75th anniversary on April 11. The guest speaker, Rev. J. Spaans, addressed the congregation and gathered friends from near and far.

May the Lord richly provide for the unknown future as faithfully as He has in the past, granting the Sheboygan congregation to experience that Jesus Christ is the same “yesterday, and today, and forever” (Heb. 13:8).

-Editor

NEW CLERK’S ADDRESS

The new clerk/address of the Lethbridge consistory is Mr. W. Slingerland, General Delivery, Picture Butte, Alberta, Canada, T0K IVO (403/732-4928).

Lethbridge’s previous clerk, W. VandenBroek, is returning to the Netherlands. We wish him and his family God’s indispensable blessing, and gratefully acknowledge the Lord for enabling brother Vanden Broek to labor for the welfare of our congregations in North America for some years as elder and as synodical deputy for Articles 48-49.

-Editor

NEW BOOKS AVAILABLE

Our Netherlands Reformed Book and Publishing Committee is glad to be able to announce the publication of the following titles:

MAKING CONFESSION AND THEN …?

Rev. A. Hoogerland

A translation of Belijdenis Doen en dan …?, this little volume is written by the pastor of our Netherlands Reformed congregation in Dirkslund, the Netherlands. It has been penned particularly for those in the process of attending confession class or who have recently made public profession of faith. Nevertheless, its seventeen chapters are replete with valuable and practical truths for young and old. Confession of faith is related to such pertinent subjects as apostasy, the Lord’s Supper, parents, the Lord’s Day, the covenant, church offices, marriage, and death. (88 pages, paperback. Discount price: $2.75)

BIBLE DOCTRINE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, BOOK ?

J. W. Beeke

This volume, geared for the grade 5 level, completes the first level of Reformed doctrine explained for children. It is ideal for classroom and catechism usage, as well as for family reading with children. Numerous stories and anecdotes help explain the truths being taught. Rev. Ledeboer’s Simple Catechism Questions for Children is incorporated into the text. (160 pages. Discount price: $5.50)

EXPERIENTIAL GRACE IN DUTCH BIOGRAPHY

Rev. J.R. Beeke, editor

This volume conjoins four well-known Dutch works of biography and autobiography translated into English, covering the lives of Rev. B. Smytegelt, Rev. H. Middel, Elder A. VanKranen-berg, and G. VanDyke. Experimental and suitable reading for adults and youth. Serves as a companion volume to the recently published, Sovereign Grace in Life and Ministry. (260 pages, hard-cover. Discount price: $6.00)

OUR DOCTRINE OF FAITH

Student Workbook On The Reformed Faith based on Rev. Abraham Hellenbroek’s

A Specimen of Divine Truths

Rev. J.R. Beeke

Geared for catechism classes and/or high school students in the Christian school classroom, this is the first of a two volume set of workbooks based on Rev. Hellenbroek’s renowned question book, and intended to serve as a study in Reformed doctrine for youth via questions and answers. Incorporated into the body of the work is a fresh translation of Hellenbroek’s A Specimen of Divine Truths to facilitate memorization and readability. Volumes needed for the completion of the workbook include: Rev. J. Fraanje, Striving Together (major text); Rev. G.H. Kersten, Reformed Dogmatics; and Doctrinal Standards. (A guide for office-bearers and classroom teachers will be forthcoming.) (170 pages. Discount price: $5.00)

Available shortly:

COLLECTED WRITINGS OF REVEREND

WILLIAM C. LAMAIN, volume 1

This initial volume relative to Rev. Lamain’s writings will include the three sermons preached by him on the last Sabbath he was privileged to proclaim God’s Word, as well as the funeral messages and related church services. Further details and pricing will be forthcoming.

May God richly bless these volumes in our family circles to the revival and advancement of truth, and the glorification of His worthy Name. Again, we ask the consistories to cooperate in these endeavors by having a ready supply of these titles available for your church members. Bulk church orders should be sent to Netherlands Reformed Book and Publishing Committee, 1020 N. Main Ave., Sioux Center, Iowa 51250. (Note: Above prices are for USA currency.) Individuals may send their orders to the Iowa address or to Bible Truth Books, P.O. Box 2373, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003.

-Netherlands Reformed Book Committee

YOUTH DAY IN ONTARIO

The Lord willing, we hope to have a Youth Conference in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, on Saturday, the 29th of June, commencing at 9:30 in the morning. It is hoped that many young people from the Ontario congregations, but also from other congregations, will find it possible to attend. Those desiring accommodations while attending the conference may contact one of the following: Joyce Koppelaar, 416/648-4387; Elbert Groenewald, 416/892-6018; or Harry Brouwer, 416/934-9476. Please make these arrangements early, so that plans can be made in advance.

O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

-Psalm 7:1

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