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Obituaries

KAMP, John – Age 95, November 24, 2017; Jenison, Michigan; Wife – Joan (recently deceased); Children – Kay & Paul McSherry, John Kamp, Joyce Bono, Ruth & John Gibson, Thomas & Helen Kamp, William & Paige Kamp, Marilyn Kamp, Deborah & Mike Kiekover; Siblings – Gertrude Westrate, Jane & Daniel DeMeester, Helen Kamp, Martina & George Feyter, Richard & Ruth Kamp, Henry & Lena Kamp, Ada & Henry Bloem, Peter Kamp (deceased); Sister-in-law – Emeline Kamp; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Rev. G.M. de Leeuw, Luke 16:1-13.)

KAMP, Joan – Age 94, January 14, 2018; Jenison, Michigan; Husband – John (deceased); Children – Kay & Paul McSherry, John Kamp, Joyce Bono, Ruth & John Gibson, Thomas & Helen Kamp, William & Paige Kamp, Marilyn Kamp, Deborah & Mike Kiekover; Siblings – Ruth Noorduyn, Edith & George Van Strien, William Vogel; Brother-in-law – Daniel & Laura Breuker; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; predeceased by brother Andrew Vogel, sister Dena Breuker, brothers-in-law Gordon Deur and Bill Noorduyn. (Rev. G.M. de Leeuw, Psalm 27:10.)

VANDEN BRINK, Lavina (nee Van Ginkel) – Age 85, January 31, 2018; Sioux Center, Iowa; Children – Audrey & Wayne Koenen, Jan & Ron Boon, James & Nicole Vanden Brink, Sisters – Gertrude Smith, Bernice Hup; Brother – Harold & Glenda Van Ginkel; Sister-in-law – Clazina Van Ginkel; Brothers-in-law – Frank Wynia, John & Henrietta Vanden Brink; Sister-in-law – Josie Koedam; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; predeceased by son Randall, granddaughter-in-law Sacha Boon, sister Marlene Wynia, brother Evert Van Ginkel, brothers-in-law Gerrit Hup and William Smith, brother & sister-in-law Steve & Tillie Vanden Brink, sisters-in-law Gertude Vanden Brink and Henrietta Vanden Brink. (Rev. A.T. Vergunst, Hebrews 9:27&28.)

New Clerk

NRC Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Mr. David Hoogendoorn
1298 Able Blvd.
Inwood, IA 51240
712-470-1570
hoogendoorn1298@gmail.com

New Titles from Bible Truth Books

Keep Thy Foot by Rev. van Boven—Ten brief meditations on church attendance as well as our conduct and attire when in God’s house. Written by Rev. B. J. van Boven of De Valk-Wekerom, the Netherlands and based on Ecclesiastes 5:1: “Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.” Paperback, 17 pages, $2.75.

In Vitro Fertilization Biblically Explained— A short booklet explaining the biblical view of in vitro fertilization. The information in this booklet is approved and being distributed on behalf of the NRC Synod for the clarification of our denomination’s beliefs regarding IVF. Paperback, 24 pages, $1.75.

Gospel Gleanings by Rev. J. den Hoed— A collection of 22 sermons preached by Rev. J. den Hoed in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Hardcover, 411 pages, $23.40.

Boaz and His Bride by Rev. C. Vogelaar— A series of 24 sermons on the Book of Ruth, beginning with the departure of Elimelech’s family from Bethlehem and concluding with the genealogy of Obed. Hardcover, 309 pages, $19.50.

May I Partake of the Lord’s Supper? by Professor G. Wisse—An appendix of the book Christ’s Ministry in the Christian by Professor G. Wisse. He writes about the celebration of the Lord’s Supper in a practical manner and addresses the question of who may partake of the Lord’s Supper. Paperback, 123 pages, $3.33.

For Parents on Life’s Journey with Their Children by Rev. E.C. Adams—A helpful book addressing many practical and spiritual matters encountered by parents while seeking to teach and guide their children. The book includes relevant scriptural references and is well organized by subject area. Hardcover, 135 pages, $6.40.

Bible Truth Books announces that its 2018 catalog has been published and distributed. Those who have not received a copy should feel free to contact us.

The prices above do not include postage.

Bible Truth Books
P.O. Box 1290
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1290
Phone / Fax: 616-776-2593
BibleTruthBooks@igateweb.com

Chilliwack NRC Retreat

May 24-26, 2018

The Chilliwack NRC hopes to host the annual young adults retreat on Pender Island on May 24-26, 2018. We welcome all post-secondary young adults for a time of learning and fellowship. The cost is $115.00 for a single and $165.00 for a married couple to be paid online at the time of registration. Accommodations for the weekend following can be arranged for out-of-town guests. For further information and registration please go to the website www.brncyouth.con/registration.

70th Wedding Anniversary

On December 7, 2017, our dear parents and grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great grandparents, Jacob & Frances Rus commemorated their 70th wedding anniversary.

“God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

1018 Park Lane, Rock Valley, IA 51247

65th Wedding Anniversary

The Lord willing, our dear parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, Gilbert & Angeline Hoogendoorn hope to commemorate their 65th wedding anniversary on March 31, 2018.

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever” (Psalm 136:1).

709 18th Ave. S.E., Rock Valley, IA 51247

Education

EBEN-EZER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO, is inviting applicants to fill a full-time educational assistant position. The position will be available in September 2018, D.V. We would be gladdened by an application from someone who is qualified, versatile, and dedicated and who also loves the doctrine according to godliness. For more information on this position, please contact Mr. A. Vrugteveen by e-mail at principal@ecschool.ca or telephone at 905-563-3077. Please send applications to the secretary of the school board, Mr. G. Brouwer, 1385 Third Ave., St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P9 or contact him by telephone at 647-271-8984 or e-mail at gerry@projectforesight.com.

CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, COALHURST, ALBERTA, invites applications from teachers of any subject or grade level for positions commencing in August 2018. All applicants must be eligible for Alberta certification. For more information regarding the school and the available positions, please contact the principal, Mr. Marc Slingerland, at school 403-381-3030, at home 403-331-4574, or at marc.slingerland@ccschool.ca. Applications should be e-mailed to office@ccschool.ca.

MT. CHEAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COUMBIA, currently has openings for the 2018-2019 school year at both the elementary and secondary levels. In planning ahead while keeping in mind what the Lord says through James, “If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that” (James 4:15), we ask those who are interested in teaching to consider MCCS. Applicants must hold or be eligible for BC certification and subscribe to the faith identity of the MCCS Society and the Reformed Congregations of North America, which are based on the King James Version of the Bible and the Three Forms of Unity. Salary will be commensurate with experience and postsecondary education. Inquiries should be addressed to Mr. Jan Neels, Principal, at jneels@mccs.ca. Please send your application along with supporting documentation to Mr. Jan Neels, Principal, jneels@mccs.ca and to the board secretary, Mr. Eric Van Maren, at eric@vanmarengroup.com.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, ROCK VALLEY/SIOUX CENTER, IOWA, is seeking applicants for a music teacher to begin at any time. Elementary educators: openings are anticipated for intermediate/ upper elementary teaching positions for the 2018-2019 school year. Please send all inquiries regarding these positions to Principal D. Breuer, 712 20th Ave. S.E., Rock Valley, IA 51247, e-mail dbreuer@nrcsia.org, or call 712-476-2821.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN, invites applicants for elementary teaching position(s) for the 2018-2019 school year. Prospective applicants are asked to contact the principal, Mr. Tom Kwekel, at Tom.Kwekel@gmail.com.

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, NORWICH, ONTARIO, is seeking qualified applicants to fill a number of different positions. As a kindergarten through grade 12 school with more than 900 students and 80 full- or part-time staff, the needs and opportunities change often. For information about current employment opportunities, visit www.rcsnorwich.com or contact the director, Mr. John Heikoop, at director@rcsnorwich. com or 519-863-2403 ext. 223.

TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, is seeking applicants who feel the desire to pursue a Bible teaching position. Duties of this position include middle school and secondary Bible instruction. It is our hope and prayer that this position may attract an applicant who has a personal Spirit-wrought desire to tell, explain, and share the truth of God’s Word and train in applicable apologetics along with instructing in the preciousness of Reformed doctrine. It is also desirable that applicants may be able to teach other subjects at a secondary level (however, this is not mandatory) and be certifiable to teach in British Columbia. Membership in the Netherlands Reformed Congregations (NRC) is a prerequisite to applying. Please feel free to contact Mr. Doug Stam, principal, at 604-794-7114 or dstam@timothychristian.ca or Mr. Wim Neels, board president, at 604-997-0967 or wimneels@timothychristian.ca for further information and/or clarification.

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