NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

CHURCH NEWS

MINISTERIAL CALLS Extended

To Rev. J.C Weststrate of 's-Gravenpolder, the Netherlands, by the Unionville/Bradford, Ontario congregations.

To Rev. J.J. Van Eckeveld of Zeist, the Netherlands, by the Hamilton, Ontario congregation.

To Rev. H. Hofman of Kalamazoo, Michigan by the Middelburg-Zuid, the Netherlands congregation.

To Rev. C. Harinck of Oostkapelle, the Netherlands by the Corsica/Sioux Falls, South Dakota congregations.

To Rev. M. Mondria of Waardenburg, the Netherlands by the Sioux Center, Iowa congregation.

To Candidate M. Burggraaf, the Netherlands by the Sunnyside, Washington congregation.

Declined

By Rev. M. Mondria of Waardenburg, the Netherlands to the Sioux Center, Iowa congregation.

Call Accepted in the Netherlands

By Candidate M. Burggraaf to the Hardinxveld-Giessendam congregation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW CLERK

The new clerk of the Franklin Lakes, New Jersey congregation is Dr. Edward Nieuwenhuis, 779 Albemarle St., Wyckoff, NJ 07481. (201) 891-7034

MISSION FUNDS

The Mission Board wishes to announce that all monies collected for mission should be forwarded effective immediately to the new administrator at the following address:

Deacon ). Van Brugge

14 Black Locust Way

Brantford, Ontario, N3R 7C7

Canada

We also wish to extend our hearty thanks to Rev.). Spaans for the many years of service he willingly gave as treasurer of the Mission Board. May the Lord continue to bless him as Board president, and also command His blessing upon the labors of Mr. Van Brugge. Above all, may the cause of mission/evangelism bind all of us to the throne of grace.

—JRB

30th Anniversary

The Lord willing on January 3, 1987 our parents

REV. & MRS. JOHN DEN HOED

hope to commemorate their 30th wedding anniversary. As their children it is our prayer that the Lord may continue to bless them and spare them for each other and their loved ones.

Address: 824 18th Ave. S, Rock Valley, Iowa 51247

OBITUARIES

BEEKMAN, Gerrit Richard — Age 13 years, 10 months; Nov. 28, 1986; Fort Macleod, Alta.; Father and Mother — Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Beekman; brothers and sister — Ryan, Bobby, and Marilyn. (Elder George Feyter, Ps. 116:5,6a)

GROENENBOOM, Pieter — Age 74; Nov. 30, 1986; St. Catharines, Ont. Survived by his wife, one son and daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren. (Rev. C. Vogelaar, Heb. 9:27)

DE KNEGT (Slootmaker) Lena — Age 91; Dec. 17, 1986; Husband — Tunis (deceased); Survived by several nieces and nephews. (Elder N. Greendyk, Rev. 14:13a)

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Norwich: The Reho both Christian School in Norwich looks forward to receiving applications for several fulltime positions. For next year we will need a fulltime teacher at the primary level, one at the junior level, one at the intermediate and secondary levels. Available courses for the last two positions will probably include English, Math, Business subjects, Phys. Ed. and Industrial Arts. Other combinations could be arranged too. If you are interested in applying or if you want more information, please contact Mr. Martien Vanderspek (519-863-2403) or Mr. Henry Scholten (519-863-3825).

LETHBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Alberta: The Calvin Christian School in Monarch, Alberta needs several qualified teachers for the 1987-88 school year, D.V. There will be openings at the elementary level. Experience is considered an asset. For further information, contact Mr. A.H. Verhoef, principal (403) 824-8030 or 381-4434. Send application to Mr. A.M. de Wilde. P.O. Box 142, Monarch, Alta. T0L 1M0 (403) 824-3635.

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario: The Netherlands Reformed Christian School will require a teacher for primary grades beginning in September 1987. Inquiry or applications may be made to: Rev. C. Vogelaar, 1152 Lakeshore Dr. W., St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P9; Phone 416-934-9560 or Mr. B. Croenenboom, 73 Bending Rd. Crescent, St. Catharines, Ontario L2N 5R6; Phone 416-935-5058.

QUOTABLES

"Nothing cheers the godly so much as when the face of God shines sweetly on them."

—John Calvin

"Oh, what violent means doth the Lord use to gain His people to Him, as if indeed they were a prize worthy His fighting for!"

— Samuel Rutherford

There is the pride of being "radical" or the pride of being "realistic."

There is the pride of being able to "spot a sinner" or the pride of being able to "notice the hurting."

There is the pride of doing "only what I want to do" or the pride of doing "whatever needs doing."

There is the pride at being "unbiased" or the pride at being "loyal."

There is the pride of being "perfectly honest" or the pride of being able to "get along with people."

There is the pride at being "on top of an issue" or the pride of having an "open mind." There is the pride at all one has "acquired" or the pride over all one has "sacrificed." There is the pride over "how great our church is" or the pride of "knowing exactly what's going wrong." There is the pride of being a "victorious Christian" or the pride of being one who "struggles with God." There is the pride that says "I can stand tall" or the pride that says "I'm willing to get on my knees."

There is the pride that says "our church is growing" or the pride that says "we're staying faithful."

Pride comes in many forms but has only one end: destruction.

— Dick Rasanen

NEW YEAR

O LORD,

Length of days does not profit me except the days are passed in Thy presence, in Thy service, to Thy glory. Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains, sanctifies, aids every hour, that I may not be one moment apart from Thee, but may rely on Thy Spirit to supply every thought, speak in every word, direct every step, prosper every work, build up every mote of faith, and give me a desire to show forth Thy praise, testify Thy love, advance Thy kingdom.

I launch my bark on the unknown waters of this year, with Thee, O Father, as my harbour, Thee, O Son, at my helm, Thee, O Holy Spirit, filling my sails.

Guide me to heaven with my loins girt, my lamp burning, my ear open to thy calls, my heart full of love, my soul free.

Give me Thy grace to sanctify me, Thy comforts to cheer, Thy wisdom to teach, Thy right hand to guide, Thy counsel to instruct, Thy law to judge, Thy presence to stabilize.

May Thy fear be my awe, Thy triumphs my joy.

— Puritan poem from

"Valley of Vision"

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