NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

CHURCH NEWS

MINISTERIAL CALLS

Extended

To Dr. P. VanRuitenberg of Meliskerke, The Netherlands, by the Chilliwack, British Columbia congregation.

To Rev. G. VanAalst of Benthuizen, The Netherlands, by the Lethbridge, Alberta congregation. Declined

By Rev. J.C. Weststrate of ‘s Cravenpolder, The Netherlands, to the Hamilton, Ontario congregation.

By Rev. J. den Hoed of Rock Valley, Iowa to the Woerden, Netherlands, congregation. Accepted

By Rev. L. Huisman, to Terneuzen, The Netherlands.

ORDINATION OF STUDENT PETER L. BAZEN

To facilitate the travel plans of those who wish to attend the ordination and inaugural of Student Peter L. Bazen, we wish to make known the following plans: The Lord willing, Student Bazen will take his classical exam on March 7 in Norwich. If all goes well, he will then be sent out by the Grand Rapids (Crescent St.) congregation in an ordination service on March 20. His inaugural service is scheduled for March 21. Both services will commence at 7:75 p.m. (For travel accommodations, please call Clerk Gary Kwekel, 616-455-1538.) Shortly thereafter he will fly to Costa Rica with his wife for one year of training in the Spanish language, after which the presently open doors of Bolivia will be pursued.

Please pray for the Bazens, as well as for Miss Connie Stam who hopes to accompany them, for the family of Jacob Nijsse which hopes to arrive in Costa Rica later this summer, and for the Mission Board. May the Lord add His indispensable blessing to these plans, for all things are dependent upon Him.

CURATORIUM MEETING

The Curatorium hopes to meet on June 26, 1990, at 9 A.M. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Lord willing. At this time, the Curatorium hopes to meet with those who may have received a consistorial attest with respect to either a ministerial or ministerial-missionary calling.

Any male member of our denomination, who may believe that the Lord has converted him and called him to the ministry of God’s Word as pastor or missionary, should ask to be heard pertaining to this calling by his local consistory. When the consistory feels they may grant a consistorial attest, this attest must then be forwarded to the clerk of the Curatorium prior to May 15.

Rev. John denHoed

824 18th Avenue S

Rock Valley, Iowa 51247

A list of questions will then be sent to the consistory(ies) for completion.

May the Lord gladden us with His deeds in 1990 by calling and sending forth those who have been set aside by the King of His church to labor in His vineyard. May the Lord bind the need for men, who by the grace of God, may fill the empty pulpits within our denomination, upon the hearts of all of you. He is the same God who once said, “Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? Or have I no power to deliver?”

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRINITARIAN BIBLE SOCIETY

The purpose of our writing this article is to give our readers a better understanding of the beginning, activities, and purposes of the Trinitarian Bible Society. We hope that this article will encourage your prayers and support.

After an extraordinary sequence of events, the Trinitarian Bible Society (TBS) was founded on December 7, 1831, by a large number of individuals who, for reasons of conscience, no longer felt able to support the work of the existing British and Foreign Bible Society. The older Society itself had been founded in 1804, and thus the events of its first twenty-seven years provide the essential background for any account of TBS origins.

The idea of setting up the British and Foreign Bible Society was first put forward on December 7, 1802, and eventually led to an inaugural public meeting on March 7, 1804. From the beginning the society was conceived as a worldwide venture to bring the Bible to every person in his own language, an enterprise in which all Christians, of whatever denomination, could wholeheartedly unite. The idea caught on and the new society flourished. The simplicity of the Bible Society’s aim, and a new awareness of the spiritual needs of the unconverted world, prompted many to give generous financial help. New editions of the Bible in the languages of Europe were immediately printed and projects begun for the translation of the Bible into the languages of the Far East. The expansion of missionary work in the early 19th century was accompanied by an upsurge of demand for copies of the Scriptures.

The Inaugural Meeting of the Trinitarian Bible Society

On December 7,1831, over two thousand persons gathered at Exeter Hall for the inaugural meeting of the Trinitarian Bible Society. When the meeting had been opened in prayer by the Rev. A. S. Thelwall, the following motion was proposed and unanimously adopted:

• That it is the opinion of this Meeting that a Society engaged in circulating the pure Word of God, and upon which devolves the responsibility of preparing and issuing new translations of the Holy Scriptures, must be considered decidedly a religious Society, and one that should be conducted on scriptural principles; and that those only who are Protestants and acknowledge the scriptural doctrine of the Holy Trinity can consistently be admitted Members of such a Society or be fit agents to conduct or carry on such a work.

• That this Society be designated the Trinitarian Bible Society.

• The object of this Society is to promote the Glory of God and the salvation of men by circulating, both at home and abroad, in dependence on the Divine blessing, the Holy Scriptures, which are given by inspiration of God and are able to make men wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

• This Society shall circulate the Holy Scriptures, as comprised in the Canonical books of the Old and New Testaments, without note or comment, to the exclusion of the Apocrypha. The copies in the English language shall be those of the Authorized Version. In promoting and editing new translations and selecting versions in foreign languages, the competency of the translators employed and the faithfulness and Christian character of the versions shall be ascertained by the Committee before the publication or circulation of such versions is in any way aided by this Society.

• The Members of this Society shall consist of Protestants who acknowledge their belief in the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, three co-equal and co-eternal Persons in one Living and True Cod in the whole Bible as the inspired Word of God—the sole, supreme, and infallible rule of faith and practice.

Obituary notices are printed free of charge and are submitted by the officiating minister; marriage and anniversary notices will be charged at $5.00 per issue and must be individually submitted. Other announcements and/or requests will be approved by the editorial committee on an individual basis as received. (Church events or school needs, such as upcoming classical meetings, “teachers wanted,” office-bearer conferences or youth day conferences will be announced free of charge.)

To place an announcement, simply type (orprint neatly) your information, enclose $5.00, and forward to “Newand Events,” 2115 RomenceSt. N.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 by the 5th of the month preceding publication.

• This Society, acknowledging the ignorance and helplessness of man, deems it a bounden duty to express its entire dependence upon the blessing of Jehovah—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost—in its “work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope,” by offering up prayer and praise at all its Meetings. Since its inception, there have been many important questions concerning the principles of Bible society work. Without an awareness of some of these questions, the history and character of the Trinitarian Bible Society cannot be properly understood.

The TBS was founded at the time when the chief controversy affecting the work of existing Bible societies was the question of cooperating with Unitarians—the question of whether those who denied the doctrine of the deity of Christ should be allowed to participate in circulating the Christian Bible. The TBS was founded in the belief thata Bible society should not compromise its work by uniting with those who deny central doctrines of the Christian faith. This went hand-in-hand with the belief thata Bible society should not promote translations in which the text of the Scriptures is materially altered.

The “liberal” trend of theology in the later 19th century, and continuing up to the present day, made the Society’s doctrinal emphasis even more relevant. The deity of Christ was increasingly rejected by leading theologians and also by some translators of the Bible. Moreover, the underlying text of the Bible was revised in accordance with manuscripts in which this doctrine was weakened. The Society’s Trinitarian emphasis led it to remain vigilant against such tendencies.

Part of the liberalizing trend was the widespread rejection of another doctrine equally fundamental to Bible society work: the divine inspiration and inerrancy of the Scriptures themselves. It came about that many supports of the world’s Bible societies no longer believed in the integrity of the Book which they distributed. Against this trend, the TBS maintained a consistent testimony to the Bible’s divine inspiration and authority and refused to unite with persons who denied this doctrine.

The achievement of the past, however, is small when set beside the task that remains to be done, and the Society looks forward to increased support for its future labors. The title, “The Word of God among all nations,” expresses a goal, the fulfillment of which is not yet complete.

Student Peter Bazen is being supplied with Spanish Bibles at the present time for himself and his co-workers and will receive additional Bibles as the need requires when he arrives in Bolivia, the Lord willing.

Since 1831, over one hundred fifty areas of the world have received Bibles in their native tongue. The need is great, especially also in Europe where doors are being opened as never before. The Lord commended the widow in Mark 12, verse 43, because she cast two mites into the treasury. A mite is one-sixth of a penny.

Other information that can be supplied on request are various pamphlets; information on erroneous Bible translations that are published; the “Golden Thoughts” calendar with a Scripture verse for every day of the year; and the “Quarterly Record,” which contains information on the work and testimony of the Society.

To obtain information, or to become a member ($10 annual donation), please write:

Trinitarian Bible Society

Grand Rapids Auxiliary

1710 Richmond NW.

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

May the Lord bless the efforts of the TBS and enable us to assist them.

BIRTHDAY

REV. L. KIEBOOM: 80TH BIRTHDAY

On March 5 our oldest, emeritus minister, Rev. L. Kieboom (316 Kwanzan Dr., Lynden, WA 98264 [206-354-4442]), hopes to become eighty years old, the Lord willing. May the Lord strengthen and assist him in the infirmities of senior years, and provide his wife continued abilities to be his faithful support.

We are hoping that many of you who have benefited from our brother’s ministry in the past may send a card or letter of appreciation and/or support. Above all, we commend the Kiebooms to your prayers in these years of need.

Dear brother Kieboom, may the Lord continue to add his blessing to the more than thirty years you have been given to serve our denomination. May He fulfil the contents of Psalm 71 for you, especially verse 9, in your senior years, “Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.”

—JRB

OBITUARIES

DEJONCE, Herman — Age 69; December 21, 1989; St. Catharines, Ontario; Wife — Elisabeth; Daughters — Christina, Jacoba, Maria; Brother — Jacob. (Rev. J. Spaans, Psalm 32:1,10,11.)

FLETCHER, Kittie — Age 84; January 2, 1990; Warwick, NY; Son — Robert A.; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. (Rev. C Vogelaar, Psalm 90:12a.)

PAAUWE, Peter A. — Age 97; January 3, 1990; Grand Rapids, Ml; Son — Marvin; Daughter — Ceraldine (Mrs. Bud Hall); Sisters — Cornelia (Mrs. Gerrit Siereveld), Minnie Thwaites, Lena (Mrs. Bill VanDalsen), Irene Boelema; ser-veral grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Dr. J.R. Beeke, Job 14:1-3; Hebrews 13:5b.)

VAN’T HOF, Kate N. — Age 92; January 6, 1990; Grand Rapids, Ml; Husband — Christian Van’t Hof (deceased); Sons — Leonard, John; Daughters — Jeanette (Mrs. John Veltman), May (Mrs. Carl Vander Male), Mary Rinvelt, Edna (Mrs. Lawrence McKay); 21 grandchildren; 55 greatgrandchildren. (Dr. J.R. Beeke, Hebrews 11:16.)

VIASTUIN, Elizabeth — Age 93; January 10, 1990; Rock Valley, Iowa; Sons — Fred, Gerrit, Henry, Elmer; Daughters — Mrs. Albert (Henriette) De Bruin, Mrs. John (Tillie) Blom, Mrs. John (Jeanette) Van Surksum; Sisters — Gertrude Van Holland, Mrs. Tom (Rika) Vanden Top, Mrs. John (Effie) Vande Stroet; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren. (Rev. J. denHoed, James 4:14.)

lANGSTRAAT, Ranae — Age 8 1/2 months; January 10, 1990; Inwood, Iowa; Father — Larry; Mother — Jane; Brothers — Leland, Travis; Sister — Laura, deceased. (Rev. J. denHoed, Ecc. 3:14a.)

KAMP, Elissa Gertina — Age 4 months; January 13, 1990; Grand Rapids, Ml; Parents — David and Geraldine Kamp; Grandparents — John and Henrietta Van Dyke, Peter and Emeline Kamp; Great-Grandparents — Jacob and Jennie Rus; Brothers — Daryl, Jared, Nathan, Jason; Sister — Carolyn. (Dr. J.R. Beeke, 2 Sam. 14:14, 2 Sam. 12:23b.)

TIMMER, Cornelius — Age 96; January 15,1990; Schoolcraft, Ml; Sons — David, Arthur, Adrian, Nelson, Leonard, William, Gerald; Daughters — Ardith (Mrs. John Polder-man), Cora (Mrs. Marinus Debat); Stepson — Dr. Robert Johnson; 55 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren. (Dr. J.R. Beeke, Hebrews 9:27,28.)

In Memotiam

Within a two week period (December 17-28, 1989), three former office-barers have passed away: Martinus Van Driesten (a former elder for six years at Lethbridge, Alberta) died at the age of 91; Cornells Overeem (a former deacon for two years at Lethbridge), at the age of 82; Herman Dejong (a former deacon for two years at Unionville), at the age of 69. May the Lord grant that past church labors may yet be blessed to never-dying souls. May He graciously fill the empty places with His presence, strengthening wives and children alike, and granting a godly sorrow that works repentance unto life.

Elder G. Feyter conducted Mr. Van Driesten’s funeral from Luke 13:24. Rev. Den Boer officiated at Mr. Overeem’s funeral from 2 Corinthians 7:10 and 1 Corinthians 15:12. Rev. Spaans led Mr. Dejonge’s funeral, speaking out of Psalm 32:1,10,11.

Ought not the list of obituaries in this month’s Banner of Truth be a solemn reminder to us, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Heb. 9:27)? From a young child of less than five months to those above ninety years of age, the Lord has spokenclearly that the young may die and the elderly must die. May God graciously prepare us to meet Him in righteousness and peace, so that we may be included in the precious, subsequent verse, “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation” (Heb. 9:28).

Are we also “lookers” for Him, and longing for that day when the church triumphant shall be “without sin “ ?

—JRB

TEACHERS

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Corsica, SD, will be needing an elementary teacher for grades 4-8 beginning March 1,1990 to finish this school year and also for the 1990-91 school year. Phone Cornie Blom (605) 243-2341 or Jay Ymker (605) 724-2221.

CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Lethbridge/FL Macleod. Applications are still being sought for both the elementary and high school level. For more information contact the principal: Mr. A.H. Berhoef (403) 381-3030 — School; (403) 381 -4434 — Home. Please send applications with references to the secretary of the school board: Mr. A.M. De Wilde, P.O. Box 142, Monarch, Alto., Canada T0L 1M0

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Pomp-ton Plains, New Jersey is making plans to begin a high school for the 1990-91 school year. We would like to encourage qualified applicants to contact us as scon as possible. We are in need of people with a variety of experiences, but would give preference to those with Science and/or English majors. We are also in need of qualified applicants for our elementary school program. Interested persons should contact one of the following: Mr. D. Vande Vrede (201) 694-7495 or Mr. ).W. Van Der Brink (201) 790-1565.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Kalamazoo, Ml, is accepting applications for several elementary teaching positions for 1990-1991 school year. Interested applicants are asked to contact either of the following: Mr. Gary Blok, Principal, 1328 Miller Road, Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 (616) 349-8295 or Mr. Dirk Schipper, 4732 East C Ave., Kalamazoo Ml 49004 (616) 349-9448.

PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, Grand Rapids, Mich-igan, are presently receiving applications for both elementary and high school teaching positions for the 1990-91 school year. Applicants for several upper elementary positions should contact the principal, Mr. David Engelsma, 1000 Ball, N.E., Crand Rapids, Ml 49505, (616) 458-4367. Applicants for positions in high school Math, Science, Computer Science, Bible, or a combination of these subjects, should contact the principal, Mr. Richard TenElshof, 965 Plymouth, N.E., Crand Rapids, Ml 49505, (616) 454-9481. Qualified persons who are interested in any of the above positions should make inquiry as soon as possible.

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Norwich, Ont. For next school year (90-91) D.V., we invite applications for teachers. We are looking for teachers in Gr. 1,3,4/5 and three teachers in Gr. 7-10. Possible subject areas in Gr. 7-10 include Phys. Ed., Industrial Arts, English, Math, and Business. For more information or an application, please contact Mr. Henry Scholten, President, (519)-468-2714 or Mr. Martien Vanderspek, Principal, (519)-863-2403 (school) or (5191-863-3119 (home). Rehoboth Christian School, 43 Main St E., PO Box 220, Norwich, Ont. N0J 1P0.

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Copetown, Ontario is seeking applicants for Principal, primary, junior and intermediate positions for the 1990-91 school year. Please send resume to the Principal, Rehoboth Christian School, Box 70, Copetown, Ontario LOR 1)0.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Rock Valley/Sioux Center, invites inquiries and applications for teaching positions at the elementary and secondary levels. Call or write Cary Bakker, 712-439-2594, R.R. 2, Box 104A, Hull, Iowa 51239; Harold Schelling, 712-722-1131, R.R., 1, Box 54, Hull, Iowa 51239; or the Netherlands Reformed Christian School, R.R. 1, Box 269K, Rock Valley, Iowa 51247, telephone: 712-476-2821.

TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Chilliwack, BC. The schoolboard is interested in receiving applications for an elementary teacher position for the 1990-91 school year. Those interested in receiving more information or an application form, please phone or write our principal: Mr. James W. Beeke, Timothy Christian School, 50420 Castleman Road, R.R. 2, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6H4 Canada. Phone 604-794-7109 (home); 604-794-7114 (school).

9th ANNUAL ONTARIO LADIES CONFERENCE St. Catharines — October 26,1989

Rev. J. Spaans opened the meeting with the singing of Psalter 289:1 and 3. He read from 1 Peter 3:1-9 and led in prayer. In his words of welcome, he expressed the great responsibilities of a mother towards her family, and also towards herself as an individual.

Roll call was then taken. There were about one hundred-thirty women from the Ontario congregations present, and also a few from other areas.

Dr. J.R. Beeke was then given the opportunity to present his topic: “How Church Women Should Respond to the Contemporary Breakdown of Authority.” An outline of the topic was given to all present, a synopsis of which may serve as a summary of his topic:

I. Introduction: Modern Attack On

Cod-ordained Role Of Women

A. With respect to Cod

B. With respect to the church

C. With respect to husband

D. With respect to home/family

E. With respect to work

F. With respect to society

G. With respect to self

II. Rooted In Breakdown Of Biblical Authority

A. What is biblical authority?

B. Who gives biblical authority?

C. Why is it so critical to retain biblical authority?

III. Proper Honoring Of Cod-ordained

Authority: Wife’s Recognition Of

Husband’s Authority

A. Objections answered

1. Whatabout equality and partnership?

2. Doesn’t submission mean inferiority?

3. What about my husband’s treatment of me?

4. Each spouse responsible for his/her task

B. Honor

C. Love

D. Faithfulness

E. Submission

1. Woman was made out of man

2. Woman was made for man

3. Man was created first

4. Sin entered the world through woman

5. Titles given to man: head, guide, lord

6. Marriage typifies Christ (Head)/church (submissive)

F. Obedience

1. Only under God

2. From the heart

3. With prayer

IV. Proper Discharging Of Cod-ordained Authority: Parental Task To Nurture Children In The Fear Of God

A. Parental office

B. Unbiblical approaches to parental office

1. “Consensus administrator”

2. “Horn of plenty”

3. “Wishing well”

4. “Hitlerian dictatorialism”

5. “Name only”

C. Biblical approach to parental office

1. Patterned after Christ’s office

2. Prophetical office

3. Priestly office

4. Kingly office

V. Conclusion: “Who Is Sufficient For These

Things?”

During the singing of Psalter 394, all verses, questions on the topic were collected. A short story, “The Countess of Huntington,” was read by Mrs. F. Koppelaar , of Ancaster, followed by the answering of questions by Dr. Beeke. During the singing of Psalter 215, vs. 1, 2 and 3, a collection was taken.

A poem “Als zij nu de ster zagen,” was read by Mrs. M. Ambachtscheer of St. Catharines.

The afternoon session was opened by Elder Sommer with the singing of Psalter 325, vs. 1 & 3, Bible reading from 1 Sam. 2:1-11, and leading in prayer.

Rev. J. Spaans was then given the opportunity to present his topic, “A Husband and Wife: Aquila and Priscilla.” The name Aquila means eagle, and the name Priscilla means primitive, ancient, simplicity. Aquila was from a distinguished Roman family. Very little is known about their family relations. We know that they were not blessed with children, and that their names are always mentioned together in the Bible. Priscilla and Aquila were not unequally yoked together, and were able to do so much for others. Their aim of life was the glory of God and the extension of His kingdom; they were righteous before the Lord. They were given to fear the Lord and became one in their zeal for Christ. There is also a great need for Aquilas and Priscillas in today’s church.

Paul first knew of them in Corinth while under persecution. Priscilla and Aquila were able to sit under the preaching of Paul for one and one-half years, and to have Paul in their home for one and one-half years. They were as one in the profound knowledge of Scripture.

During the singing of Psalter 256 vs. 1,3,4,questions on the topic were collected.

A poem by John Bunyan, “The Discourse Between Christ and the Doubting Soul,” was read by Mrs. Sommer of Norwich, followed by the answering of questions by Rev. Spaans.

The afternoon session was closed with the singing of Psalter 109 vs. 1 & 2, a few closing remarks, and prayer by Elder Zekveld. May the Lord add His blessing upon this day to our hearts.

Copies of this Conference may be ordered as a set of two tapes for $4.00 from “The Tape Room.”

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