NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

CHURCH NEWS

MINISTERIAL CALLS

Accepted

By Rev. H. Hofman of Sioux Center, Iowa to the Chilliwack, British Columbia congregation.

Extended

To Rev. G. J. Van Aalst of Benthuizen, The Netherlands by the St. Catharines, Ontario and the Clifton, New Jersey congregations.

To Rev. C. Vogelaar of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey by the Lethbridge, Alberta congregation.

CURATORIUM ANNOUNCEMENT

The Curatorium hopes to meet on June 25, 1991, at 9 A.M. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Lord willing, with those who may have received a consistorial attest with respect to either a ministerial or a ministerial-missionary calling. Any male member of our denomination who feels the Lord has called him to the office of minister or missionary, should contact his consistory. Upon such a request, the consistories of vacant churches should notify their moderator for counsel prior to granting attestation. The consistory who grants a consistorial attest should forward it to the clerk of the Curatorium prior to May 15, 1991.

Rev. John den Hoed

824 18th Avenue S

Rock Valley, Iowa 51247

A list of questions will then be sent to the consistory for completion. May the Lord gladden us with His deeds in 1991 by sending unto His vineyard those who in time to come may stand as watchmen on the walls of Zion. May He graciously remember the many vacant congregations, give unto the office-bearers courage and steadfastness in His Word. May He bind all of us unto His Word and give that this Word may be fruitful in our midst, to the glory of His holy Name and the salvation of lost sinners.

—JdH

REV. M. HEERSCHAP

The minister was privileged to return home from Calgary. So far the judgment of the doctors is that they cannot find any cancer anymore. Surely, the Lord has done great things in blessing the means. We do not know what lies hidden in the future, but thus far the Lord has made all things well. May He strengthen Rev. Heerschap so that he could still do some work in our midst.

—Lethbridge bulletin

MISSION TEAM

We request your prayers for the mission team as they hope to leave for Bolivia on April 24, 1991, the Lord willing, since their formal studies of the Spanish language in Costa Rica will then be concluded. May the Lord graciously go before the team as their Breaker (Micah 2:13) and continue to assist Rev. and Mrs Bazen, the Nijsse family, and Miss Stam with the Spanish language. We are glad to be able to inform you that on February 17, our missionary, Rev. Peter L. Bazen, preached his first full sermon in Spanish and may testify that the Lord has granted divine assistance. Above all, may doors of providential favor go open in Bolivia, enabling the mission team and Mission Board to testify that the Lord of Rehoboth—the God who makes room—has made room for our denominational mission endeavors in the midst of this poor and needy country.

—JRB

YOUTH DAY CONFERENCE

Classis East Youth Day Conference will be held, the Lord willing, in Norwich, Ontario on July 6, 1991, commencing at 9:00 a.m. For accomodations, write or phone:

Elder C. W. Sommer, clerk

R.R. 1, Salford, Ontario NOJ 1WO Canada

519-485-5428

May this be a special day of blessing for our young people. All are heartily welcome.

—JRB

FUNDS NEEDED: STUDENT SUPPORT FUND

The Theological Student Support Fund is in need of additional financial support at present. Please forward collections or donations to one of the following:

Carl Koudys

R.R. 3, Norwich, Ontario N0J 1P0 Canada Deacon John Stubbe

R.R. 1, Burgessville, Ontario N0J 1C0 Canada

—JdH

NATIONAL PRAYER DAY

President George Bush has designated May 2, 1991 as the annual National Day of Prayer for the United States. May God grant us divine repentance and His indispensable blessing, confirming 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

—JRB

ANNIVERSARIES

25th Wedding Anniversary

The Lord willing, on April 21, 1991,

our dear parents,

Rev. and Mrs. Cornells Vogelaar

hope to commemorate their 25th Wedding Anniversary. “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15b).

729 Willow Run, Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481

We wish Rev. and Mrs. Vogelaar the Lord’s richest blessings of free and continued grace for themselves and their family. May the Lord use our brother abundantly in the furtherance of His kingdom.

—JRB

25th Wedding Anniversary The Lord willing, on May 12, 1991,

our dear parents and grandparents,

Martin and Lydia Maljaars,

hope to commemorate their 25th anniversary.

“Shew me Thy ways, O Lord; teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy truth and teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation” (Ps. 25:4,5).

9695 McLeod Rd, R.R. #2 Chilliwack, B.C. V2P6H4

50th Wedding Anniversary

The Lord willing, on April 29, 1991,

our beloved parents and grandparents,

Mr. and Mrs. William Van Voorst,

hope to commemorate their 50th anniversary.

“He hath not dealt with us after our sins.”

(Psalm 103: 10a)

439 11 th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA. 51250

50th Wedding Anniversary

The Lord willing, on June 4, 1991, our parents,

Mr. and Mrs. Lambert A. Rose,

will commemorate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They hope to celebrate this occasion with an open house on June 15, 1991 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

353 Parish Drive, Wayne, New Jersey 07470

OBITUARIES

KERSTEN, Adrian — Age 80; February 16, 1991 ; Wayne, NJ; Wife — Nellie; Son — Abraham; Daughter — Annette (Mrs. John Van Houten); Sisters — Mies Otte; Kathrina Hage; Brothers — Willem, Sam; 5 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren. (Rev. C. Vogelaar, John 16:22.)

VAN DAM, Gertrude — Age 91 ; March 9, 1991 ; Artesia, CA; Sons — Henry, Dick Jr.; Daughter — Anna; Sister — Johanna Viets; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Gerrit in 1965, and son Gerrit John in 1931. (Student James D. Greendyk, 1 Pet. 4:18.)

VAN BEMDEN, Cornelius — Age 80; March 16, 1991; Grand Rapids, MI; Wife — Pieternella; Sons — Joe, Ike, Urbanes, Casey, Pete, Adrian, Butch; Daughters — Lena (Mrs. David Marsman). Cora (Mrs. Fred Roelofs), Wilma (Mrs. Rick Mc Carty), Maria Gingrich, Jaci (Mrs. Harry Lucas), Jeni (Mrs. Eric Pannill); 2 sisters in the Netherlands; 32 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. (Dr. J. R. Beeke, Job 14:1-3.)

BODBYL, Anna — Age 90; March 17, 1991; Belmont, MI; Son — John; Daughter — Ruth (Mrs. C. William Fusee); Sisters — Margaret (Mrs. Jacob Vander Meet), Laurena (Mrs. Cornelius Quist); 3 grandchildren; 9 greatgrandchildren. (Dr. J. R. Beeke, Job 5:16a.)

TEACHERS

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Copetown, Ontario is seeking applicants for Principal, primary, junior and intermediate positions for the 1991-92 school year. Please send resume to the Principal, Jerry Hamstra, Rehoboth Christian School, Box 70, Copetown, Ontario L0R 1J0.

EBENEZER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Sheboygan, WI, is actively investigating extending our curriculum through high school. We foresee the need for one, full-time high school instructor. Certification or teaching experience is preferable. To express interest or for more information please contact Dave Lipsy, 1519 N. 3rd St., Sheboygan, WI 53081 (414) 459-9257 or Bob Velier, 3002 CTH V, Sheboygan, WI 53081 (414) 458-0757.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Pompton Plains, NJ is seeking applications for a developing high school program. At least two full-time or several part-time positions need to be filled. All applicants, but especially those with Spanish, English, Science, Guidance and/or Industrial Arts qualifications, are encouraged to contact the Personnel Committee Chairman, Richard de Bel (201) 628-9321.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Kalamazoo, MI is accepting applications for an elementary teaching position for the 1991-1992 school year. Interested applicants are asked to contact either of the following: Mr. Gary Blok, Principal, 1328 Miller Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, (616) 349-8295 or Mr. Case Schipper, 526 Pasma, Portage, MI 49002 (616) 323-0314.

PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY and HIGH SCHOOLS, Grand Rapids, MI are presently accepting applications for both full and part-time teaching positions for the 1991-92 school year. Qualified elementary applicants should contact the principal, Mr. David Engelsma, at 1000 Ball Ave., NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 458-4367. Qualified high school applicants, grades 7-12, should contact the principal, Mr. Richard J. Ten Elshof, at 965 Plymouth Ave., NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 454-9481.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Corsica SD will need a teacher for the position of grades 5-8 for the 1991-1992 school year. Certification is preferable, but not required. Anyone interested in more information or an application form please contact: Jay Ymker phone (605)724-2221 or Darold Den Boer phone (605) 946-5661.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Rock Valley/Sioux Center, Iowa, invites inquiries and applications for teaching positions at the elementary and secondary levels. Call or write Gary 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 school, R.R. 1, Box 269K, Rock Valley, Iowa 51247, (712) 476-2821.

TAPES

A complete series of 46 tapes expounding Reformed doctrine by Dr. J.R. Beeke, together with an accompanying workbook (Bible Doctrine Student Workbook), is available for $95 ($92 without the workbook) from The Tape Room, 540 Crescent NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

CURRENT EVENTS

INFORMATION

Judge Rules in Favor of Pledge of Allegiance

Daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance does not violate the constitutional rights of school children, a federal judge in Chicago ruled. The National and International Religion Report of March 11 th reported that Judge Ann C. Williams summarily dismissed a suit brought two years ago by Robert Sherman against an Illinois law he claims violated the First Amendment rights of his son. Sherman, national spokesman for American Atheists, objected to the phrase, “One nation under God.” His son, he said, was “embarrassed and faced sanctions” when he refused to say the pledge. “How can I raise my son to be a good little atheist if the state requires him to say there’s a God and a judge says it’s okay?” Sherman asked after the ruling. Sherman plans to appeal the decision. May the Lord instruct all parents, including Mr. Sherman, in the way our children “should go” (Prov.22;6). May we pray continually that our children will grow up to fear and serve the Lord and not to be ashamed to say publicly, “One nation under God.”

The Army and Homosexuals

Concerned Women of America reports that the Army continues to state it has not changed its policy against homosexuals in service. However, Sgt. Perry Watkins, honorably discharged in 1984 because he is homosexual, announced that “the Army has agreed to give him about $135,000 in back pay and full retirement benefits in a settlement that concludes years of court battles,” The Washington Post reported. Defended by the ACLU of WA, he also received a promotion to “staff sergeant first class, retroactive to June 1, 1985.” Thus evidence continues to show that this vocal minority continues to gain power and an increasingly sympathetic ear in official government circles. May we pray that the leaders of our Armed Forces and nation would be given strength to stand firm against this sin condemned by Scripture.

World Council of Churches Under Pressure from Conservative Churches

The World Council of Churches (WCC) risks the loss of its Orthodox members if it does not reform theologically, according to a three-page statement of concerns issued by angry “Orthodox” leaders at the end of the WCC’s general assembly last month in Australia. They especially objected to a controversial presentation by South Korean feminist theologian Chung Hyun Kyung, a Presbyterian. Accompanied by Korean and aboriginal dancers, she portrayed a female Holy Spirit fighting exploitation and injustice; called out to the spirits of people who suffered and died in the past; and rejected “an omnipotent, macho, warrior God who rescues all good guys and punishes all bad guys.” Although most delegates gave her a standing ovation, Orthodox and some other conservatives responded with shouts of “apostate,” “un-Christian,” and “syncretistic” (tendency to blend religions). This kind of blasphemy tends to be the result when efforts are made to blend doctrines in the name of “ecumenical unity.” The WCC has a sorry record of support for all kinds of clearly un-Christian “social causes” and religious beliefs. “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light” (2 Cor. 11:14). The media often portrays the WCC’s reaction to events as the official reaction of the church or of Christians in general.

A True Need?

At the end of January, a Gallup poll showed church attendance in the U.S. at its highest level in a quarter-century, with 44% of the adult population (about 110 million people) attending a service within the preceding week. Also, the February edition of the National & International Religion Report indicated that 57% said they are praying twice or more daily and with greater intensity. Is the Gulf War driving people back to God and the church, as the Gallup poll suggests? The Lord has used wars in the past to awaken insensible sinners out of darkness. May our people experience a true revival, a true feeling sense of their sins, and a true repentance.

Soviet Christian Radio Broadcasts

Radio Station HCJB began transmitting gospel programs into Soviet Georgia last month, marking the first time the troubled region’s four million people have had access to Christian radio in their own language, HCJB announced. The half-hour shortwave broadcasts consist mainly of Scripture readings from the newly translated Georgian Bible. May the unadulterated truth of Scripture give light to a nation which heretofore has been in gross darkness.

—DL\RVS

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