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MINISTERIAL CALLS

Extended:

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

Declined:

By Rev. A.T. Vergunst of Waupun, Wisconsin, to the congregations of Dordrecht and Kapelle-Biezelinge, the Netherlands.

By Rev. A.H. Verhoef of St. Catharines, Ontario, to the congregation of Uddel, the Netherlands.

Obituaries

KOPPELAAR, Walter – Age 100, October 10, 2018; Grimsby, Ontario; Wives – Aagje Sluimer (first wife of 3 years, deceased), Pieternella den Dekker (second wife of nearly 63 years, deceased); Children – Faye & Ted Verhey, Nick & Freda Koppelaar, Henny & Simon Kranendonk, Arie & Audrey Koppelaar, Walter & Carolyn Koppelaar; 27 grandchildren, 131 great-grandchildren, 64 great-great grandchildren; Caregiver – Trudy Kuiper; predeceased by a daughter-in-law and one great-grandchild. (Rev. A.H. Verhoef, 2 Corinthians 5:10.)

VAN GROUW, Johanna (nee den Herder) – Age 86, October 16, 2018; Wyckoff, New Jersey; Husband – Samuel P., Sr.; Children – Samuel P., Jr., & Janice, Paul & Carolyn, James (deceased) & Betty Jean, Steven & Pamela, Timothy & Marni; Sister – Marge Mondrone; 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; predeceased by 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, brothers George and John, and sister Irene Coyle. (Rev. John den Hoed, Luke 19:10.)

VAN RAVENSWAAY, Helena (nee Vander Boon) – Age 88, October 15, 2018; Rock Valley, Iowa; Husband – Adrian (deceased); Children – Norman & Sherry Van Ravenswaay, Lyle & Marry Van Ravenswaay, Dianne Van Ravenswaay, Marilyn & Greg Peter, JoAnn & Willis Groeneweg, Esther Van Ravenswaay; Brothers – Orie, John, and Abe Vander Boon; Sisters – Pauline Groen, Ann Vlastuin, Marie Rozeboom, Connie Brown; 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; predeceased by sisters Sarah Key, Sybil Van Veldhuizen, Ada Rozeboom, and Joey Vander Boon. (Rev. H. Hofman, 2 Timothy 2:1.)

VAN SWEDEN, Martha (nee Admerand) – Age 89, October 27, 2018; Hamburg, New Jersey; Husband – John (deceased); Children – Marlene & Kenneth Dob, John & Sandra Van Sweden, Janet & Scott Olson, Kenneth & Leah Van Sweden, Robert & Jane Van Sweden, Richard & Caryn Van Sweden; 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; predeceased by two sisters. (Rev. C. Vogelaar, Psalm 34:6.)

VAN ZWEDEN, Adrian – Age 99, November 7, 2018; North Haledon, NJ; Wife – Audrey (deceased); Children – John & Mary Lee, Robert & Karen; Sister – Jackie & William Rozeboom; Sister-in-law – Marrie Van Zweden; 5 grandchildren; predeceased by infant granddaughter. (Rev. J. den Hoed, Romans 6:23.)

VAN ZWEDEN, Mabel (nee Eenigenburg) – Age 99, October 18, 2018; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Husband – Cornelius (deceased); Children – David (deceased) & Karen Van Zweden, John & Laurie Van Zweden, Marie Edlund, Jane & John Hoogerheide; Sister – Caroline Dik; In-laws – Marrie Van Zweden, William & Jackie Rozeboom; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. (John 3:3.)

Erratum

In the obituary of Elisabeth Maria Velthuis as listed in the October 2018 Banner of Truth, her last name was inadvertently misspelled. We sincerely regret this oversight.

Kalamazoo Conference for Post-High School Graduates

March 22&23, 2019

The Kalamazoo Young Adult Committee, under their consistory’s guidance, is planning another conference for post-high school graduates. This conference is planned, the Lord willing, for March 22&23, 2019. It will include a one-night stay in cabins at a private facility at Sherman Lake in Augusta, Michigan. For more information regarding this event or to register, please go to our website: www.kalamazooretreats.org and enter the password: conference.

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 first of the month prior to the month of publication.

60th Wedding Anniversary

The Lord willing, our dear parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, Andrew & Jacoba Korevaar (nee Middelkoop) hope to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on January 14, 2019.

“Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed Thy strength unto this generation …” (Psalm 71:18).

There will be an open house on January 19 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Norwich Rehoboth Christian School auditorium, D.V.

42 John Street, Box 952
Norwich, Ontario N0J 1P0

New Titles from Bible Truth Books

Beginner’s Bible History Series by M. Waterman—In recent weeks, a seven-book series for children has been published by the GBS (a Dutch organization similar to the well-known Trinitarian Bible Society among Englishspeaking churches). Each book contains a series of chapters about a well-known Bible person or event and is written for children ages 7 to 9. The books have recently been re-translated here in North America and are available as individual copies as shown below or as a full set for $31.00. Each book contains between 50 and 80 pages and includes a respectful illustration for each chapter.

Joseph, the Preserver of Lives $7.80

Moses, the Servant of the Lord $3.25

David, the Man After God’s Own Heart $7.80

This Is the Light Prepared to Shine $7.80

The Lord Is Risen Indeed $3.25

Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, Volume 1 $3.25

Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, Volume 2 $3.25

The Book of Gold by D. denHaan—It is Monday, November 13, 1618, and it is busy in Dordrecht. Many men in black suits arrive. They speak about the doctrine of the church, mission work, and about the Bible, a Book full of gold. This illustrated book tells the story of the Synod of Dort and its translation of the Dutch Staten Bible. Hardcover, 51 pages. For ages 7-9. $13.00

The Grain Is Ripe by L. Vogelaar—A well-written biography of Rev. Dieleman, who was ordained and installed in his first congregation of Borselle, the Netherlands in 1948 at the age of 34. Although Rev. Dieleman’s name is not so well-known here in North America, he was given the words to speak and was wellrespected. In the six years that followed, he received 39 calls, including calls from the congregations of Norwich, St. Catharines, Clifton, and Franklin Lakes. In 1951, he was installed in the congregation of Yerseke and later accepted a call to Moerkapelle. However, his sudden death by an accident with a train reminded the congregations of the uncertainty of life, and that the Lord’s servants are under His sovereign authority. He knows all things— also when the grain is ripe. Hardcover, 316 pages. $26.00

Unending Praise Be Thine by the First Netherlands Reformed Choir, Grand Rapids—This CD is a recording of the choir’s 2018 Psalter program, with several Psalters sung by the children’s choir. Includes recordings of several Psalters that are less commonly sung or recorded (Psalters 5, 6, 33, 39, 79, 85, 95, 301, etc.). $13.00

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

Education

CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, COALHURST, ALBERTA, is in urgent need of a grade 3 homeroom teacher, beginning January 2019. Applications are also requested for the following positions for the 2018-19 school year:

• Elementary teachers

• High school teachers (especially in English language arts, mathematics, and history, though other specialties are also invited)

• Shop teachers (construction, cabinetry, welding, mechanics)

We would be grateful to welcome applications from competent, versatile, and dedicated teachers of any grade/age level who also have a love for the truth which is according to godliness and who are members of the NRC or a closely related denomination. All applicants must be eligible for Alberta certification. Should the Lord incline your heart to apply, please submit a cover letter with your résumé or CV to office@ccschool.ca. For more information about the vacancies, available immigration supports, or the application process, please contact the principal, Marc Slingerland, at 403-381-3030 or marc.slingerland@ccschool.ca.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, CORSICA, SOUTH DAKOTA, is seeking applicants to fill a full-time teaching position for grades 3-5 starting in August 2019. The applicant should be highly selfmotivated, versatile, and a member of the NRC who loves the old truths and paths. For more information on this position please contact the school board president, Mr. Ken Van Brenk, at 605-732-4296. Applications should be sent to 26684 390th Avenue, Stickney, South Dakota 57375.

EBENEZER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN, would like to receive applications for a full-time, multigrade, elementary teaching position for the 2019-2020 school year. We are a very small school with limited enrollment. The ability to instruct and interact with children across a range of ages throughout the school day and to work independently without daily oversight (the schoolboard acts as principal), as well as good organizational and interpersonal skills, will help the successful applicant experience the special task of teaching in our small school. Interested applicants are asked to contact Andy VanStelle at 920-452-1967 or 920-946-1711 or amvanstelle@excel.net.

MOUNT CHEAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, CHILLIWACK, BRITISH COLUMBIA— As school board and administration of Mount Cheam Christian School, Chilliwack, BC, we are always called to plan ahead although we certainly must always keep in mind what the Lord says through James: “If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that” (4:15). We ask that those who are interested in teaching consider MCCS. We currently have an opening at the elementary level (grade 1 homeroom) for a November 15 start date. Applicants must hold or be eligible for BC certification and subscribe to the faith identity of the MCCS Society and the Reformed Congregations in North America, which is based on the KJV and the Three Forms of Unity. Wages vary depending upon experience and post-secondary education. Inquiries should be addressed to Mr. Jan Neels, Principal, jneels@mccs.ca. Please send your application, along with supporting documentation, to Mr. Jan Neels, Principal, email: jneels@mccs.ca and to the Board Secretary, Mr. Eric Van Maren, email: ericv@vanmarengroup.com, or mail it to 48988 Yale Road East, Chilliwack, BC V4Z 0B2.

NETHERLANDS REFORMED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, ROCK VALLEY/SIOUX CENTER, IOWA, is a Pre-K through 12th grade school (435 students) serving NRC students from Rock Valley, Sioux Center, and Sioux Falls. We are seeking applicants for a music teacher to begin at any time. The focus of the position would be instrumental (5-12 band/orchestra) along with other opportunities in K-12 music. In addition, we encourage applicants for elementary teaching positions. Please contact Mr. Daniel Breuer, Principal, at 712-476-2821 or dbreuer@nrcsia.org for further information.

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, NORWICH, ONTARIO, is a kindergarten through grade 12 school located in small-town Norwich, Ontario. We have more than 900 students and offer academic, vocational, and special education programs to meet the needs of our large Reformed community. At this time, we are in need of one full-time and one part-time middle school teacher for openings becoming available in February 2019. To submit a cover letter and résumé, please 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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