NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & EVENTS

OBITUARIES

BERKENBUSH, William - Age 89 December 13, 2006, Elmwood Park, N.J. Wife- Jermina, Daughters-Joanne, Barbara(Kenneth) Cascio. Sons-William (Linda), Thomas (Susan). 13 grandchildren. 2 great-grandchildren. Sister-Gertrude Jones. Pre-deceased by 2 sisters and 4 brothers.
(Rev. J. den Hoed, Mark 10:27b.)

DE VISSER, Jessie - Age 80, December 23, 2006: Kalamazoo, Mi. Husband-Abraham; Children-Kenneth & Ann De Visser, Susan and Richard Harrison; Sister-Arlene Clapp; 4 grandchildren.
(Rev. C. Vogelaar Eccl. 7:2).

DEN DEKKER, Martin - Age 72 December 28, 2006, Tillsonburg, Ontario. Wife, Teya(Van Manen); Children-Case and Jannette Den Dekker, Dick and Wendy Den Dekker, May (Hildebrandt), Teresa and Henry Kamp, Liz and Gary Bouwheer, Henrietta and Mike Vander Spek. 22 grandchildren, Survived by 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Pre-deceased by 1 grandson.
(Rev. J. Spaans, Psalm 90:12-17).

KLARENBEEK, Lillian - Age 81, December 13, 2006; Sioux Center Iowa; Husband-Dick (deceased) Children-Wilhelmina and Harold Schelling, Richard and Janice Klarenbeek, Leonard deceased) and Bernice (Cornie) Van Veldhuizen, Sally(deceased) and Jeffrey Eppinga (deceased); 22 Grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Sisters-Lubertha (deceased) Hermina (deceased), Gert Inveld; Brothers-Barney (deceased), Art (deceased), John Buyert.
(Rev. E. Adams, Matthew 5:4.)

SCHOONBECK, Cora - Age 94 December 2, 2006; Portage, Michigan Son-Kenneth (Gera) Schoonbeck, daughters-Mary Ann (Donald) Spitters, Marjorie (Edward) Starron . 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren Sister-Jeanette Meints, Sister in Law-Ruth Zantjer
(Rev. C. Vogelaar, Ecclesiastes 3:2&4.)

TEUNISSEN, Hilda - Age 94, December 16, 2006; Sioux Center, Iowa; Husband-Anthony (deceased); Children-Cornelia and Elmer Vlastuin, Gerrit and Eunice Tuenissen, Henrietta(deceased) and Marion Van Beek, Anthony and Maria Tuenissen, Wilma and Ron(deceased) Moser, Henry (deceased), Helen Gore, Harvey Tuenissen. 26 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters-in-law.
(Rev. G. M. de Leeuw, Luke 8:4 and 16)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Readers,

On behalf of the publication and subscription committees, we want to wish all of our readers a blessed 2007. It is our hope and prayer that the printed word may be blessed to many in the coming year. That the Lord’s name be glorified, that His people may be edified, and that sinners may be instructed is our fervent wish.

We are aware that the transition to New Jersey has met with some problems, especially in the mail delivery of our periodical. We are very sorry for this interruption in the delivery of your Banner of Truth, and we are working very diligently to rectify this problem, and we beg your indulgence. We have some extra copies of the November issue, and we urge you to contact us if you know of any subscribers who have not received that issue so that we can mail them a copy directly. Please include their names and addresses.

Thank you for your patience and understanding,

Edward R. Nieuwenhuis
Managing Editor

EDUCATION

CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, MONARCH, ALBERTA. For the 2007-2008 school year, D.V., we anticipate needing two elementary (kindergarten) teachers and one middle school (grade 6) teacher. In addition we urgently need several high school teachers for openings in English, math, science, social studies, girls’ physical education, home economics, information processing, and other option courses. We also require a special needs aide for middle/high school. (For this position, post-secondary training and an ability to work with academically challenged children are a must.) For more information, please contact Mr. William Grisnich, principal, (403)381-3030 (school), (403)320-1650 (home), e-mail . Applications should be sent to the secretary of the school board, Mr. Clarence Visser, fax (403) 756-3374 by February 23, 2007.

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, NORWICH, ONTARIO. For the coming school year, 2007-2008, we are looking for qualified teachers to fill elementary and/or secondary positions. Those interested are kindly invited to apply. For more information please contact the principal, Mr. John Heikoop, (519)863-2403, or the board chairman, Mr. Len Vanderweerd, (519)468-3281. Send applications and resumes to the secretary of the school board, Mr. Corney Van Wyk, fax (519) 485-1258, or post to 394483 Salford Road, Salford, Ontario, Canada N0J 1W0.

Anniversary and other announcements will be placed upon request. A donation for their placement would be appreciated. For consistency, size is limited. Please send your request to the managing editor, Dr. E. Nieuwenhuis, whose address is shown inside the front cover. Requests for placement should be made by the 15th of the month prior to the month of publication.

50th Wedding Anniversary

The Lord willing,
our parents,
grandparents,
and great-grandparents

John and Jeanette Van Ginkel

hope to celebrate their
50th Wedding Anniversary.

It is our wish and prayer that they
may continue to receive
health and strength
for the unknown future.

“Remember me,
O Lord with the favour
that thou hearest unto thy people.
O visit me with they salvation.
(Psalm 106:4).

1619 Southern Hills Drive
Rock Valley, Iowa 51247

The congregation of

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

hopes to commemorate their

25th anniversary

on Thursday February 22, 2007
in a special service commencing
at 7:30 P.M.

Rev. E.C. Adams

will conduct this service D.V.

CHURCH NEWS

MINISTERIAL CALLS

Extended:

To Rev. A.H. Verhoef of St.Catharines, Ontario, by the congregation of Stolwijk, the Netherlands.

To Rev. C.A. Van Dieren of Rijssen, the Netherlands, by the congregation of Markham, Ontario, and by the congregation of Lynden, Washington.

To Rev. C. Vogelaar of Kalamazoo, Michigan, by the congregation of Covell Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

To Rev. G. M. de Leeuw of Rock Valley, Iowa, by the congregation of Hamilton, Ontario.

To Rev. RL. Bazen of Picture Butte, Alberta, by the congregation of Waupun, Wisconsin.

Declined:

By Rev. A.H. Verhoef of St. Catharines, Ontario, to the congregation of Clifton, New Jersey.

By Rev. C. Vogelaar of Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the congregation of Sioux Center, Iowa.

By Rev. P. Van Ruitenberg of Chilliwack, B.C., to the congregation of Oostkapelle, The Netherlands.

By Rev. C. Vogelaar of Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the congregation of Coveil Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

CURRENT EVENTS

Stem-Cell Bill

One of the first things House Democrats will do when they take command of Congress in January is to reintroduce H.R. 810, the same embryonic stem-cell research bill that President Bush vetoed earlier this year, as stated in CitizenLink. House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said she wants the bill passed in the first 100 hours of business. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. — the next Senate majority leader — has pledged to have the Senate act on the bill before January is over. The bill, originally sponsored by Reps. Dianna DeGette, D-Colo., and Michael Castle, R-Del., is not one that pro-lifers can support. Embryonic stem-cell research always requires the destruction of human life to harvest the cells, and, to date, has produced no cures. Non-controversial adult stem-cells are already being used to treat more than 70 diseases. “What they are hoping to achieve is an expansion of federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research,” said Matthew Eppinette, associate director of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity. He said the legislation would end the president's policy that only allows research on already-existing lines of cells. “Currently, federal funding is limited to embryonic stem-cell lines that were derived before Aug. 9, 2001,” Eppinette said. “What they want to do is to be able to fund research with newer lines, so that would mean the destruction of more embryos.”

Violent Video Games Stimulate Teens’ Emotions

A study by the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine showed that teen brains react differently to violent versus nonviolent video games, as reported in CitizenLink. Results were announced at a recent meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. The study involved 44 adolescents who were asked to play either a game involving violence or a non-violent game. Immediately following play, magnetic resonance imaging was used to measure brain function. Those who played violent games exhibited more brain activity in a region thought to be important for emotions and less activity in a region associated with executive functions, such as the ability to plan, shift, control, and direct one's thoughts and behavior. Dr. Vincent Mathews, a principal investigator and a professor of radiology at the IU School of Medicine, said the nature of the game being played had a significant effect. “Our study indicates that playing a certain type of violent video game may have different short-term effects on brain function,” he said, “than playing an exciting but nonviolent game.” Further study to better understand the duration and meaning of the relationship between media-violence exposure and brain function are planned.

U.S. Supreme Court Turns Away School-Voucher Case

The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear a school-voucher case out of Maine leaves a confusing patchwork of laws around the country. Eight families from rural communities without high schools sought to use vouchers to send their kids to religious schools, but a state court ruled that case an impermissible mixing of church and state. All the children involved in the suit have since graduated. Their attorney, Dick Komer of the Institute for Justice, called the high court's refusal the “end of the road.” “This was their final shot,” he told Family News in Focus. “As long as parents are making free and independent choices, they should be entitled to select whatever school they prefer.” Legal experts warn against reading too much into a denial from the high court, but Bruce Hausknecht, judicial analyst for Focus on the Family Action, said the decision leaves the country split on vouchers and religious schools. “Every state statute is different,” he said, “so every result comes out a little bit differently.” Five states offer school vouchers — Wisconsin, Arizona, and Ohio allow them to be used for religious schools; Maine and Vermont do not. The provision in Arizona is being challenged.

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