NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

CHURCH NEWS

MINISTERIAL CALLS

Extended

To Rev. W. Harinck of Kapelle-Biezelinge, The Netherlands by the Unionville, Ontario congregation.

Accepted in the Netherlands

By Rev. C. Harinck of Oostkapelle, The Netherlands to the Houten congregation.

YOUNG PEOPLES’ CONFERENCE (CLASSIS EAST)

The Young People’s Conference for Classis East is to be held, the Lord willing, on Saturday, July 3rd, in St. Catharines, Ontario. In order to adequately plan and arrange for this conference, we would appreciate hearing somewhat in advance from those planning to attend, especially from those requiring accommodations for the weekend. Please call and notify one of the following of your intentions: John Heikoop (416) 935-3333 or Pierre Groenenboom (416) 935-5058.

May there be a desire in the midst of us to gather under the guidance of God’s Word, seeking to receive answers to that vital question, “What saith the Lord unto us?” As we consider the many and varied aspects of our lives, what a need there is to have this continually presented unto us, with the earnest prayer in our hearts, “Lord, teach me the way that I should go.”

We look forward to seeing many with us, D.V.

— TB

3-DAY YOUTH CONFERENCE (CLASSIS FAR WEST)

Due to the number of participants in the past years, two separate camp conferences are being planned for this summer, the Lord willing. The first is for young people ages 15 (or entering tenth grade) through 19 beginning on Tuesday evening, July 20 and concluding on Friday morning, July 23, D.V. The second conference is planned for young people post-high school age through 25 (and older, if single) from Tuesday, August 17 through Friday, August 20, D.V. Young people graduated from high school through age 19 may choose which sessions they desire to attend.

We have been able to reserve the same location as previous years for both Youth Conferences, i.e. Bear Paw Retreat and Conference Center near the Washington/Idaho border.

Young people desiring to attend from local congregations will need to meet together to organize group bus (or van) transportation, as no individual cars are permitted at the camp. Young people from more-distant localities should contact the conference coordinator for making arrangements in this regard.

Total conference/camp cost is $70 (US) or $80 (Can.) per person — this includes all food and lodging expenses, as well as use of the facilities.

Young people desiring more information are invited to request the information packet and reservation form from the conference coordinator listed below.

May God graciously bless this opportunity for providing meaningful topics for instruction, times for discussion, and opportunities for meeting one another as young people from our congregations.

Conference Planning Committee

Mr. C. Les, Conference Coordinator

(604) 794-3772

— CL

WOMEN’S SPRING CONFERENCE

A women’s conference will be held, the Lord willing on Tuesday, May 11, in the Grand Rapids, Crescent St. church. Registration and coffee at 9:30 AM. A luncheon will be provided. Speakers will be Dr. J.R. Beeke and Elder D. Deur. A registration fee of $8.00 should be sent to Betty Sporte, 2544 Windcrest, Jenison, MI 49428 no later than April 26. A warm welcome is extended to all ladies.

— LVB/MVR

MISSION NEWS

TECHNICAL MAN NEEDED

Due to the resignation of Mr. Nijsse, the Mission Board is seeking for qualified applicants to perform the duties of a technical man, which would include:

• perform the necessary building/renovation projects

• provide the oversight of the agricultural assistance program

• maintain, ensure that vehicles/equipment are serviced and kept in good condition

Any interested individuals wishing further details are requested to contact the Administrator at (519) 424-2298 and/or send a full resume outlining experience/qualifications to the following address as soon as possible:

North American General Mission

P.O. Box 76

Burgessville, Ontario N0J 1C0

— JVB

REFORMATION SITES

On July 5-17, 1993, D.V., a group of mostly NRC members (limited to 35) will be visiting the historic sites in England and Scotland related to the Reformation, the English Puritans, and the Scottish Covenanters. We hope to visit sites related to John Bunyan, Samuel Rutherford, John Owen, the Westminster assembly, and many others. Short talks will be given throughout the trip both in England and Scotland on the history and lives of many of our God-fearing forefathers. There are a few places not yet filled, so if you are interested in obtaining more information on this trip, please contact no later than April 5 Dr. J.R. Beeke (616) 459-6565 or Elder James Bazen (616) 361-6538. (On Sunday, July 11, Dr. Beeke hopes to preach to the group in the chapel where John Knox preached.)

WANTED

USED BOOKS

The Banner of Truth Tract Mission would like to ask the members of the Netherlands Reformed Congregations to save all old books that are being replaced with new editions. If you have received a new copy of the Doctrinal Standards or the new edition of the Rev. G. Kersten Catechism Sermons, will you please send us your old copies? Also, if you have a volume 1 (one) only of the two volume set of this old edition, we could use it.

We are also in need of old Inheritance Books, Blue Books, Zions Witness, Banner of Truth, Friendly Companion, and Insight Into. Please send them to:

Marvin van den Toorn

2080 Brandon Dr. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

— MvdT

ANNIVERSARIES

40th Wedding Anniversary

The Lord willing, on March 31, 1993,

our beloved parents and grandparents

Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Hoogendoorn

hope to commemorate their 40th Wedding Anniversary. It is our prayer that the Lord who has cared for them in the past may also bless and provide in the future. “In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.” — Prov. 3:6 R.R. 1, Box 112, Inwood, IA 51240

25th Anniversary

The Lord willing, on April 6, 1993,

our dear parents and grandparents,

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nieuwenhuyzen,

hope to commemorate their 25th wedding anniversary. “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.”

— Lam. 3:22

R.R. 3, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P9

OBITUARIES

SCHAAF, Timothy G. — Age 23; January 29, 1993; Lansing, Illinois; Wife — Carrie; Parents — Clarence and Bea Schaaf; Brothers — Ron, Clarence Jr., Randall, Jeffery; Parents-in-law— Mr. and Mrs. John Witvoet, Jr.; Brothers and Sisters-in- law — Debbie (Mrs. Kevin Terpslra), John, Tim, Cora Witvoet; Grandparents — George and Gerbina Vander Laan; Grandparents-in-law — William and Grace Sikma. (Rev. J. Spaans, Rom. 6:23.)

TEACHERS

CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Lethbridge/Ft. Macleod. The Schoolboard invites applications from experienced as well as starting teachers for the Calvin Christian School in Monarch. Monarch — where is this place? The school is situated in the midst of farmland, approximately half way between the congregations of Fort Macleod and Lelhbridge, an hour’s drive east of the Rockies and a good hour’s drive north of the Montana border.

For the 1993-94 school year we are looking for qualified teachers at various grade levels in our K-12 school. Teachers with specialties such as elementary education, special education, science, home economics, industrial education are more than welcome, but we can fit in others as well.

Do you like more information? Contact Mr. A.H. Verhoef, principal, (403) 381-3030 (school) or (403) 381-4434 (home). Please send your application to the Secretary of the School board, Mr. A.M. de Wilde, P.O. Box 142, Monarch, Alberta, Canada T0L 1M0.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Pompton Lakes, NJ is accepting applications for elementary or secondary positions. Arrangements can be made according to applicants’ qualifications and experience. For more information contact: John Van Der Brink, principal, (201) 790-1565 or Richard de Bel, (201) 628-9321.

HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Waupun, Wisconsin. We need a teacher for the elementary grades for the 1993-1994 school year. Certification is preferable but not required. For more information contact: Russell Derksen, (414) 346-2760, Rt. 2, Box 77, Brandon, Wisconsin 53919, or Roger Derksen (414) 324-5851, Rt. 2, Box 245, Waupun, Wisconsin 53963.

TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Chilliwack, B.C. The school board is interested in receiving applications for both elementary and high school teaching positions for the 1993-1994 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).

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Norwich. We will need two full-time teachers for Gr. 7-10 starting Sept. 1993, D.V. Any preference in subjects can be considered and probably be accommodated to. Interested teachers can obtain more information from Mr. Henry Scholten (president), (519) 468-2714, or Mr. Martien Vanderspek (principal), (519) 863-3119 (home). Applications or inquiries should be sent to Rehoboth Christian School, 43 Main St. E., PO Box 220, Norwich, Ont. (N0J 1P0 (519) 863-2403.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Rock Valley/Sioux Center, IA invites teacher applications for both the elementary and the high school. Inquiries or applications should be sent to Harold Schelling, Netherlands Reformed Christian School, 712 - 20th Avenue, Rock Valley, IA 51247.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Kalamazoo, MI, is accepting applications for several elementary teaching positions for the 1993-1994 school year. Interested applicants are asked to contact either Mr. Gary Blok, Principal, 1328 Miller Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49001, (616) 349-8295 or Mr. Case Schipper, 526 Pasma Ave., Portage, MI 49002, (616) 323-0314.

EBENEZER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Sheboygan, WI, is seeking applications for a certified teacher for grades 5-8 or high school for the 1993-94 school year. Various subject arrangements are possible. Those interested should contact Mr. David Vlietstra, 414-894-7907, or Mr. David Lipsy, 414452-5464 (school) or 414-459-9257 (home). Correspondence should be sent to Mr. David Vlietstra, W5126 Pilgrim Lane, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020. May the Lord continue to provide.

TEACHERS REQUIRED

Rehoboth Christian School, Copetown, Ontario is seeking applicants for primary, junior, and intermediate positions for the 1993-1994 school year. Please send your resume to Jack Westerink, principal, Rehoboth Christian School, P.O. Box 70, Copetown, Ont. L0R 1J0.

The First Cross-Word

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

— Luke 23:34

My soul, art thou still taking thy stand at the foot of the cross? Art thou still looking up to Jesus? If so, listen now to His voice. There were seven expressions of Jesus, which were His last words which He uttered on the cross. The last words of dying friends are particularly regarded. How much more the last words of the best of all friends; even the dying friend of poor lost perishing sinners.

This first cross-word contains the strong cry of Jesus to His Father for forgiveness to His murderers. And what endears those expressions yet more to the heart are that they are not only the first upon the cross, but they are wholly not for Himself, but the people. During the whole painful process of suffering, when they scourged Him, crowned Him with thorns, smote Him with their hands, and mocked Him, we hear no voice of complaint. “He was led as a lamb to the slaughter; and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth.” Precious, meek Lamb of God! But now, when lifted up on the cross, Jesus broke silence, and cried out, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Pause, my soul. Look again at the cross. Was not Jesus now entered upon His High Priestly office? Was not the cross as the altar from whence the sacrifice was offered? Was not Jesus Himself the sacrifice? And was not Jesus the sacrificer? Might not the pale, the dying, whitened visage of Jesus be compared to the white ephod of the high priest; the streaming blood, flowing over His sacred body from the several wounds, as the incense of His censer; and the dying sweat of His holy frame, like the smoke ascending with the sweetest savor before God? As the arms of Jesus, when He thus prayed, were stretched forth on the cross, so the high priest spread forth his hands when burning the incense for sacrifice in pleading for the people. Hail, thou glorious High Priest in this the humblest moment, and the most powerful of Thine intercessions! Surely every wound of Thine, every look, every feature, every groan, pleaded with open mouth this gracious intercession for forgiveness of sinners.

Lord, was I not included in the prayer? Was not the eye of Jesus upon me in the moment of this all-prevailing advocacy? Oh ye of every description and character who still sit unconcerned and unmoved at this cry of the Son of God, “Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by?” Think, my poor unawakened brother, how justly that voice might have been heard for all the enemies of Jesus — “Depart from me, ye cursed,” when the tender language of Jesus was, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

— R. Hawker

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.)

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