Driven

Our King,Majestic in HisSolitude

High Notes inthe History ofthe Hymns

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EditorialCl. Stam

By now everyone has read the bestseller ThePurpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. You know thebook is a real bestseller when it hits the late-nighttalk shows. One of these suggested that a new bookwas published about the romance between a man anda dolphin, titled The Porpoise Driven Life. Cute. Butthe book is not to be so easily dismissed.

I understand that the book has functioned as studyguide for various Bible study groups and it certainlylends itself for that purpose. The book presents a forty-day odyssey that is designed to get you closer to God.Certainly this is a noble striving, and the book is well-written with many interesting and captivating points.

In the past I have stated my position that weshould not use as study material non-Reformedliterature that comes from a non-Reformed source. Iunderstand that not everyone agrees with me on thispoint, but I mention it again just the same. Men likeWarren have often established their own churchesand have not subscribed to the Three Forms of Unity.While much of what they present is quite acceptable,other things simply are not.

UneasyI eagerly set myself to reading this new bestseller

that was touted as one of the few books that wasguaranteed to change and deepen my faith. And therewas a lot to be learned. Warren has a very direct wayof writing and he does not hesitate to say thingssquarely and honestly. He writes many good things.

Yet themore I read, themore I was filled with a senseof unease. This sense of uneasiness began alreadywhen I read page 13, requiringme to sign a covenant(co-signed byWarren) committing the next forty days ofmy life to discovering God’s purpose for my life.

Covenant?I was to make a covenant with God. Since the

biblical notion of a covenant is very dear to my heart,I decided to investigate further on this point. Thecovenant of which the Bible speaks is a covenant oflove (grace) between God and man, always initiatedby God and in faith reciprocated by us. This covenantfinds its very heart and core in the atoning sacrifice ofJesus Christ, the mediator of the covenant.

But Warren meant something quite different. Heused the term covenant to underscore my commitmentto do something for and with God. In this book acovenant is a human initiative and effort to growcloser to God. I am driven not by God’s signedcovenant but bymy signed covenantwith God.

When I read this I thought: but I already have acovenant with God, signed and sealed in the blood ofJesus Christ. Of this covenant I was assured at mybaptism. It is my baptism that drives me; my title for abook like this would have been The Baptism Driven Life.

Therefore I was eager to discover what Warren hadwritten about baptism. Usually in such bestsellingbooks infant baptism is out the door. Maybe Warrenwould be different on this point. I discovered thatWarren requires every new member to sign acovenant agreement; he writes, “In the past sevenyears the (Saddleback) church has baptized over 9,100new believers.” Believer baptism is often meant incontrast to infant baptism.

I decided to follow Wiarton Willie’s method and diga little deeper. What does Warren say about baptism?He says that baptism is “pregnant with meaning.” Hewrites (p. 120), “Your baptism declares your faith,shares Christ’s burial and resurrection, symbolizesyour death to your old life, and announces your newlife in Christ” (emphasis mine). Nowhere did I readthe vital truth that baptism is really a sign and seal ofGod’s promise to believers and their children. InWarren’s concept, baptism is the crowning touch onour action and not the clear commitment of God to us.

DrivenWe should not use as study materialnon-Reformed literature that comes from anon-Reformed source

Rev. Cl. Stam is ministeremeritus of the Canadian

Reformed Church atHamilton, Ontario.clstam@canrc.org

Warren’s book lacks the power of thecross and the grace of God

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GraceThe heart of the Reformed faith is that we are

saved by grace. Central to our faith is the atoningdeath of Christ on the cross. I am motivated most byGod’s redeeming grace, manifest on the cross ofGolgotha. Call it The Cross Driven Life.

As I was pondering these matters, I read an articlewritten by a Dutch colleague who was also strugglingwith Warren’s book. This man writes that the beautyof our faith is that we may always go to Christ forforgiveness and find our rest and hope at the cross.Then he asks, “But where is that cross is The PurposeDriven Life?” It is mostly absent. Warren appears towrite more about guilt-feelings that hinder us thanour actual guilt that is atoned on the cross.

We are called by Warren to discover our trueselves. But this is possible only when weacknowledge our sin and guilt and find solace at thecross. Warren’s book lacks the power of the cross andthe grace of God.

LegalismWhat is left if the cross is not central? We fall into

the age-old trap of legalism, doing things for God thatwill ultimately benefit us. It becomes a covenant ofworks. We are not so much redeemed by grace asfelled by legalism.

Legalism always stresses what we must do anddevises a program which we must follow to findguaranteed success. Did you ever notice how oftenWarren tells us what wemust do? Read chapter 12 orDay 12 again, if you still have the book. You’ll catchmy drift. Imust choose to be honest with God. Imustchoose to obey God in faith. Imust desire friendshipwith God more than anything else. Imust do this andthat. . . for only then am I purpose driven.

Why do people time and again fall for thisungodly system of legalism? We fall for this becauseit appeals to our real drive of self-assertion. . .because we like to do it ourselves. The cross is still afolly to many. Paul wrote to the Galatians, “I amastonished that you are so quickly deserting the onewho called you by the grace of Christ. . .” (Gal 1:6-9).

I do not deny that we need to be driven. There ismuch that we can learn fromWarren’s book. But in thefinal analysis, I am left standing out in the cold. Iknow the purpose of my life. I also know I cannotattain it by myself or in this life. ‘T is grace will bringme home. My life is grace driven, Christ-centred, andglory bound.

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IN THIS ISSUEEditorial – Driven — Cl. Stam..................................................138Treasures, New and Old – Our King, Majestic in HisSolitude — P. Aasman ..........................................................140

High Notes in the History of the Hymns:“All Glory, Laud, and Honour” — R. Faber ......................141Book Review — reviewed byW.L. Bredenhof ........................142Press Review – Celebrating the Lord’s Day

— J. Moesker ............................................................................143Psalm 119:A Newly Revised MetricalVersion—W. Helder ............................................................................145Men of Integrity Conference — D. deJong ..........................147Education Matters ....................................................................149Letters to the Editor................................................................151

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Rev. P. Aasman is ministerof the Canadian

Reformed Church atGrand Valley, Ontariopaasman@canrc.org

Treasures, New and OldP. Aasman

Our King, Majesticin His Solitude

“The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Matthew 26:41

The cross on Golgotha was analtar but also a throne. As a priest,Jesus Christ offered his body on thecross to deliver us from our sins; asKing, He fought against the enemyof his people in horrible agony onthe cross and triumphed. God’speople should see his royal dignityexalted on the cross and not justhis priestly office.

Though the words of ourpassage were spoken by the Lordto his three closest disciples, Peter,James, and John, yet they wererecorded in order to reveal theglory of Jesus the King.

Many things in the last week ofhis suffering point to the majesty ofhis royal office. On Sunday Jesuswent up to Jerusalem upon thesongs and praise of the people. OnMonday and Tuesday He foughtagainst the religious leaders in thetemple area and won victory aftervictory. On Thursday He dealtmajestically with his own discipleJudas Iscariot who plotted to betrayhis Lord. And now He had told thedisciples, “I will strike theshepherd, and the sheep of theflock will be scattered.” A shepherdis a well-known image in the Biblefor Israel’s king.

But now, when the Lord arrivesat the garden of Gethsemane, wediscover the awful humanity of hisroyal office. Awful not because werecoil at his humanity but becauseHe had to bear such weight uponhuman shoulders. His suffering asKing is beyond comprehension. Hedid not triumph with divine distain,

untouched by the conflict. Hetrembled so deeply at the battle Hewas about to fight that He cried outin prayer, “My Father, if it ispossible, may this cup be takenfrom me.” And He confided to histhree closest disciples, “My soul isoverwhelmed with sorrow to thepoint of death.”

These words show that Hereally did share our flesh andparticipated fully in the weaknessof our human condition. He was“made like his brothers in everyway” (Heb 2:17) and “He trulyassumed a real human nature withall its infirmities” (BC Art 18). Heknew from personal experiencethat the body is weak – his bodywas weak. In his human nature, Hedreaded the agony that his royaloffice would demand of Him.

He had brought his discipleswith Him to Gethsemane in orderthat they might support his weakhuman nature. They had allpromised that they would. “Even ifI have to die with you, I will neverdisown you,” Peter said. And allthe other disciples said the same.The Lord did not doubt their zeal.The spirit was willing. But theycould not live up to their promise.The body was weak. After prayingto his Father, the Lord came back tohis disciples and found themsleeping. They could not keepwatch with Him for one hourbecause the body was weak.

And precisely there we see theawesome love of God in JesusChrist. His spirit was willing and,

despite the weakness of his body,He went forward. He said to theFather, “Yet, not as I will, but asyou will.” He knew that He mustfight the enemy alone. He knewthat He would confront the horrorsof hell itself by Himself. But whenHe came back and found hisdisciples asleep, He wasconfronted by the awful reality: Hemust fight the battle all alone. Andstill, He goes forward: “Rise, let usgo! Here comes my betrayer!”Though He longed for the supportof his disciples, He knew theywould fail Him. With majesticdignity He advanced on the foe,into a battle which He knew wouldbring Him into the torment of hell.

That victory is ours by faith inJesus Christ. The disciples failedthe Lord. We all do. The body isweak. But Christ went forward tobear the punishment our sinsdeserved nevertheless. He came tosave not the strong but the weak.Though his body was weak, yet bythe sheer power of his love for us,that is, by the strength of his spirit,He fought for our freedom all alone.Let us meditate on his glory andfind in it strength for our spirits.The King triumphed in majesticsolitude, but now He reigns with usand through us, strengthening ourbodies to serve Him. May our Lordbe pleased to use ourcommemoration of his sufferingand death to kindle greaterspiritual zeal and bodily strength.

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Dr. R. Faber is professorof Classical Studies

at the University of Waterloorfaber@watarts.uwaterloo.ca

R. Faber

High Notes in theHistory of the Hymns:“All Glory, Laud,and Honour”

The hymns that make up the second section of theBook of Praise come from such diverse sources that itis not possible to describe them briefly. They range inthe date of composition from biblical times until thetwentieth century and vary widely in confessionaloutlook. Written by authors who lived in differentcountries and who wrote in different languages, thehymns form a varied collection that appears to havebeen determined not by carefully defined criteria.Whereas some hymns have been adopted in entiretyand remain unchanged, others have been abbreviatedor altered so much that the original meaning and tonehave been lost.

The purpose of this series of brief articles is to givethe reader an impression of the historicalcircumstances in which selected hymns were writtenand first performed. It seeks to provide someinteresting and important information about theauthors of the hymns, the composers of theaccompanying tunes, and the noteworthy occasionson which the songs have been sung. In so doing I hopeto demonstrate the diversity in the theological intentand purpose of the hymns. Perhaps the informationwill serve also to enhance the meaning of the hymnwhen it is sung at home, church, or school.

We begin with some notes on Hymn 25, which issung commonly on Palm Sunday, one week beforeEaster.

The original text of this hymn was written in Latinby Theodulph, who lived circa 750-821. Theodulph wasan abbot in a monastery in Florence until the emperorCharlemagne appointed him bishop of Orleans(France) around 785. Distinguishing himself as ascholar widely read in both secular and religiouswritings, Theodulph soon was appointed counsellor tothe emperor himself. In an effort to increase thelearning of the clergy, Theodulph established schools;he also revised the Vulgate, supervised the copying oftheological treatises, and promoted the restoration ofconvents and churches.

In 818 Theodulph was accused of plotting tooverthrow Charlemagne’s son and successor, Louisthe Pious. Although he pleaded innocent, Theodulphwas imprisoned, in Angers. According to a legendfirst recorded in the sixteenth century, King Louisvisited Angers on Palm Sunday, 821, in order to viewthe regular procession of the clergy and laity.Standing by the window of the cell in which he wasincarcerated, Theodulph sang the newly composedhymn in the hearing of the passing king. Louisenjoyed the song and promptly released Theodulph.According to another account, it was a small group ofchoir-boys which sang the hymn and obtainedTheodulph’s release.

Careful consideration of the evidence, however,has revealed that King Louis did not visit Angerswhen Theodulph was in prison and that the latterwas not released at that time. However, while thestories have been proved false, the authorship of thehymn appears certain, as does the place where it waspenned. The text of the hymn is based upon

All glory, laud, and honourTo Thee, Redeemer, King,To whom the lips of childrenMade loud hosannas ring.Thou art the King of Israel,Thou, David’s royal Son,Who in the Lord’s Name comest,The King and Blessed One.

Hymn 25:1

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Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:8-15, and John 12:12-13.Longer than the version that appears in the Book ofPraise, the original hymn consists of seventy-eightlines of couplets and an antiphonal refrain. The lengthof the hymn reflects its function in the processionalscommon in the Middle Ages.

Several translations of the hymn into English havebeen produced, but the one most commonly known isby Rev. John Mason Neale, who included it inMedieval Hymns and Sequences (1851). Associatedwith a movement in the Church of England at thebeginning of the nineteenth century that sought torestore features of early Christianity, Neale provided

English translations of some early Latin hymns,including Hymn 44 in the Book of Praise. According toNeale, another verse of “All Glory, Laud, and Honour”was sung until the seventeenth century, when it wasremoved:

“Be Thou, O Lord, the Rider,And we the little ass,That to God’s Holy CityTogether we may pass.”

While the verse does not appeal to modern tastes,the allegorical interpretation in it is characteristic ofmedieval hymns and may have corresponded to thesensibilities of the age.

The music of the hymn was composed by MelchiorTeschner in 1615. Teschner was a Lutheranschoolmaster and choir leader in Fraustadt, Germany.The tune is very similar to a dance tune found in thekeyboard works of William Byrd and may have beeninspired by it. J.S. Bach incorporated the tune in hiswell-known St. John Passion; the most commonarrangement, by William Monk, appears in theBook of Praise.

Hymn 25

Text: Theodulph of Orleans, c. 820Tune: Melchior Teschner, 1615Translation: John Mason Neale, 1851Commonly Performed: Palm Sunday

Jonah, God’s Prophet:Outlines on the book of JonahDr. H.J. Room (London, ON: Inter-League Publication Board, 2005).Additional Information: Paperback,76 pages. No price given.

I’ll start with a confession. I findit hard to get excited about mostBible study guides. Most of themthat are anywhere near engagingare theologically questionable. Forinstance, they don’t approach theBible on its own terms, in aReformed way. The ones with asound theological starting pointare hardly ever engaging. Well, Iam very excited about this lateststudy guide from the ILPB.Whoever suggested that this littlebooklet be translated into Englishdeserves a hearty thank-you!

Dr. Room, pastor of the ReformedChurch (GKV) in Harderwijk, The

Netherlands, has combined areadable style, theologicalsoundness, and engaging questionsfor study groups. The book of Jonahis interpreted for the readers justenough to whet our appetite formore reflection. This is not acommentary, but it comes close.Another positive feature is themanner in which Room allows thereader to see how Jonah points toChrist. This is primarily what Imean when I say that this booklet ischaracterized by a sound approach.

Let me say a bit more abouthow Room helps Jonah come alivefor study groups. With each sectionof the book, he has “Comments forToday.” This is followed by a“Summary.” Next, we find “Tips forIntroduction and Study.” Those whoare going to prepare an essay willfind this enormously helpful.Rather than just regurgitating what

Room or other commentators mightwrite, readers are challenged tothink through some of the issuesraised by the text. Finally, Roomgives a number of questions underthe heading of “Discussion Aid.”These are excellent questions,almost all of them being open-ended. Many of the questionsbegin with a “How…” or a “Why…”

I realize the 2005/2006 studyseason has been in full swing forseveral months already. But let’ssay you’re getting close tofinishing up a study on a certainbook or topic. Or maybe your groupneeds to be reinvigorated withsome new study material. I thinkyou’ll find that Jonah, God’sProphet will fit the bill. Let’s hopethat ILPB keeps giving us moresolid and engaging material likethis. Keep up the good work!

Book ReviewReviewed by W.L. Bredenhof

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Our sister church in Scotland –the Free Church of Scotland –publishes a monthly magazine,The Monthly Record. Thismagazine is also available onlinecomplete, every month, atwww.freechurch.org. In the January2006 issue there was an articleentitled “Love not Legalism –Celebrating the Lord’s Day in the21st Century.” This article, it isnoted, was originally part of thePublic Questions Committee Reportto the 2005 General Assembly.

The committee does notadvocate a return to the kind oflegalistic Sabbatarianism as wasenforced in the past. Instead, itsdesire is to “ensure that the Lord’sDay is the best day in the week forhis people, including their children.”To accomplish this they use theLord’s summary of the law inMatthew 22:37-40 – to love the LordGod with all your heart, soul, andmind and to love your neighbour asyourself – as guide to accomplishthis. Here follow some quotationsfrom a very instructive article.

Love GodPublic worship

In both the Old Testamentand the New we see that theday was used for joyfulcorporate worship ... In the NewTestament the early churchgathered often before dawn forcorporate worship and thenlater for a fellowship meal…Wejoin together with otherbelievers to worship and adore

Him. We not only want to offerour praises but we want to hearfrom Him as we sit under theexposition of the Word.

Private worshipIn recognising his Lordship

and accepting that He wouldhave us keep this day holy wesubmit the timetable of ourlives to Him. We plan our weekso that we can spend time incorporate and private worshipand fellowship. By God’s graceand with his help we can, inthe language of Isaiah 58:13,call this day “a delight” andwe can honour the Lord’s holyday by not going our own wayor doing as we please orspeaking idle words. In short itis a day which allows time forspiritual refreshment, forseeking communion with theTriune God. . . .

Love our neighbourAs Christian people we

easily succumb to thephilosophy of “live and let live”which prevails around us. ButJesus did not espouse thatprinciple. He stood up to thetraditional and pharisaicmethods of Sabbath-keeping,deliberately offending thePharisees. He asserted inMatthew 12 that it was lawful todo good on the Sabbath. . . .

Evangelism for the purposesof spiritual healing is also aprimary task of Christians onthe Lord’s Day. . . Joseph A. Pipa,writing from a slightly differentculture from our own, speakspositively of getting involved inchurch-planned activities suchas “witnessing in public places,rescue missions, prisonministries, nursing home visits,or visiting people who are ill orlonely”. . . .

We must do our utmost toensure that the citizens of thiscountry have the right to a dayoff and especially the Lord’sDay off. . . Increasingly peopleare under pressure to work onSundays in shops, restaurants,bars, nightclubs, sports arenas,petrol stations, airports, ferries,and so on. Whilst we recognisethat there are exceptionalcircumstances in everyone’slife, Christians using suchfacilities must recognise that bydoing so they encourage thesefacilities to be kept open andstaffed accordingly. We maytherefore implicitly be failingto fulfil the command to loveour neighbour.

Rev. J. Moesker is ministerof the Canadian Reformed

Church at Vernon,British Columbia

jmoesker@canrc.org

Press ReviewJ. Moesker

Celebratingthe Lord’s Day

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Christians who plan theirholidays (or business trips)with flights etc. leaving on theLord’s Day, for instance,encourage a whole plethora ofbusiness and entertainmentvenues to remain open, therebyreducing the possibility of theLord’s Day being a special holyday for many. . . .

Loving our neighbour inthe home

It is also important topreserve and pass on goodbiblical attitudes in the home.Every parent knows howdifficult this is, but it is cruciallyimportant that our childrenlearn that this is a special daythat we dedicate voluntarily toGod, in obedience to his law. Ifthe Lord’s Day is burdensome tous our children will soon pickup the latent hypocrisy in ourlifestyle and act accordingly.But how to use the time wiselyis the question. We can onlymake some suggestions:

Hospitality: Children benefitimmensely from observing howChristians outside their ownhome “operate” in times offellowship. Also whenhospitality is given (andreciprocated, we hope) thechildren receive an opportunityto develop their owninterpersonal skills inconversation and in relating toothers. (Experience suggeststhat fellowship also preventsthe development of anexcessively legalisticsupervision by parents.)

Learning: Sunday afternoonsusually allow time for nurturingthe children in the key doctrinesof the faith and also forexploring the personalapplication of the truth. Someparents enjoy the singing of

praises with their children,teaching new tunes andhymns/songs including,perhaps, some from othertraditions. Often there is timefor the children to readChristian books and magazinesetc and parents must learn toinvest generously, according totheir income, in providing suchresources. There are alsointeresting computerpackages/internetresources/DVDs/videos with aChristian content for young andolder people.

Rest and relaxation: Wemust let children be children. Itis not right to ask children todeny the creation order. Createdwith the energy of youth theremust be a measure of freedomto let off steam withoutabandoning the principle ofseeking the things of God. . . .

Change of atmosphere: It ispossible to change the wholeatmosphere in the home bydiscouraging the usual gamesand methods of passing thetime. Hours in front of televisionor Play station or hi-fi are notgood on any day of the week buton the Lord’s Day can beseriously detrimental to asacred atmosphere.

We must use everyendeavour to bring blessing toour families, and as parents weneed much wisdom to use everyopportunity for our children’sspiritual advantage. Theimportance of how we ask our

children to spend one day inseven should be a major concernin a denomination thatexperienced a near 50% declinein young people over a quarterof a century. It is a key area toget right. We need grace to beobedient. The words of Paul inGalatians 6:7 are surely apthere: “Do not be deceived, God isnot mocked; for whatever a mansows, that he will also reap.”

Love for selfExperience teaches us that

observing the Lord’s Day is ofimmense benefit to usphysically, psychologically, andspiritually. Far from being a dayfull of restrictions, it is a daywhich encourages real freedom,a freedom that is based onunion with Christ and theexperience of forgiveness of sin.But also freedom from the caresof employment, the worry offinance, the guilt of chores/DIYnot completed, etc. etc. In short,freedom from the treadmill thathas become the pattern of life inthe 21st century. It may take realeffort to banish the thoughts ofthe things that trouble us duringthe week but it must be done, orthis day too will become a dayof care and anxiety. . . .

The Lord’s Day is a highday for the Christian. A day forworship and reflection on allthe blessings that there are inChrist, a day for fellowship withGod’s family and with our ownfamilies, a day for evangelismand acts of compassion. Itwould be a tragedy to lose thissacred day in our generation.Therefore let us ensure that weourselves enjoy it and pass onall the benefits of the Lord’s Dayto a succeeding generation.

Wise and instructive words fromthe brotherhood in Scotland!

We must do our utmost toensure that the citizens ofthis country have theright to a day off

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Aleph1. How blessèd are those upright in their way,

Who keep the LORD’s decrees with dedicationAnd in their walk of life His law obey.How blest are those who with determination,Wholeheartedly, seek Him by night and dayAnd look to Him for guidance and salvation.

2. How blest are they who shun iniquities,Your holy law with diligence observing.You have laid down Your statutes and decrees,To be obeyed in faithfulness unswerving.O may I but submit myself to theseAnd so go forth, a steady course preserving.

3. I know that I shall not be put to shameIf only with attention undividedI heed Your laws and fix my gaze on them.I thank You, LORD, for all You have providedIn teaching me the judgments You proclaim.Do not forsake me, leaving me unguided.

Beth4. How can a youth preserve his way, O LORD,

And keep it free of evil and transgression?By living in accordance with Your word.O let my heart be wholly Your possession.Help me against all sin to be on guardLet me not stray, denying my confession.

5. Your words have I laid up within my heart;I keep Your faithful promise as my treasure,Lest I should ever from Your ways depart.O LORD, how blest You are beyond all measure.Your statutes and decrees to me impart,For in Your law I find my greatest pleasure.

6. In Your commandments I take great delight;I turn to them in thoughtful meditation.The path marked by Your law I keep in sightTo guard myself against all deviation.Your statutes I will not neglect or slight;Your word I praise with joy and exultation.

Gimel7. Do good to me so that my life may be

Devoted to Your words in all their splendour.Open my eyes that I may clearly seeYour perfect law and gaze upon its wonders.Do not, O LORD, hide Your commands from meWho here on earth but as a pilgrim wander.

8. By night and day for Your decrees I long;My aching heart consumes itself with yearning.The haughty You rebuke for all their wrongs –Those cursèd ones: Your laws they keep on spurning.LORD, set me free from their insulting tongues,For I have kept Your law, Your will discerning.

9. Though princes may together scheme and plot,Against me their conspiracies devising,I contemplate the precepts You have taught;I study them, Your testimonies prizing.In Your instruction my delight I’ve sought,And in the counsel from Your law arising.

Daleth10. See how my soul is cleaving to the dust:

Renew my life and grant me restoration.I told You of my ways, for You I trust;You in Your mercy heard my supplication.Teach me Your statutes, excellent and just;Then shall Your wonders be my meditation.

11. My weary soul in sorrow pines away;True to Your promise, comfort and restore me.LORD, let me not in ways of falsehood strayBut through Your precepts of Your love assure me.Your statutes I have chosen to obey;Your righteous judgments I have set before me.

12. In Your decrees I place my steadfast hope;I cling to them, on Your great love depending.LORD, put me not to shame but lift me up,To me in grief Your gracious hand extending.Along the path of truth I run and leap,For Your commands enlarge my understanding.

W. Helder, 1972 / 2005

Melody: Geneva, 1551

PSALM 119:A Newly Revised Metrical Version

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He13. Teach me Your statutes, LORD, and to the end

I will obey them in complete submission.Grant insight, that with all my heart and mindI may observe Your laws without transgression.Direct me in the path of Your commands,For I delight in them as my possession.

14. To Your decrees and statutes turn my heart,That all Your words of wisdom I may ponder.O LORD, let me not from Your laws depart,Nor to the love of selfish gain surrender.Restrain me lest I wistful glances dartAt vanities and yearn for earthly splendour.

15. LORD, keep Your word! Come to Your servant’s aid.Then all will stand in fear and awe before You.Avert from me the taunting that I dread.Good are Your laws, acclaimed by all who fear You.I long for them. Your justice makes me glad;Through it revive me, LORD, for I revere You.

Waw16. May Your unfailing mercy come to me;

As You have promised, show me Your salvation.All those who taunt me with their mockeryI then will answer without hesitation.LORD, I have put my trust in Your decrees,For You have sworn to grant me liberation.

17. LORD, do not rob me of Your truthful word;Let nothing me from Your commandments sever.Your ordinances hope to me afford;I vow to keep them always and forever.Then shall I walk in liberty, O LORD:Your laws I’ve sought, and they shall fail me never.

18. Undaunted I will kings and princes faceTo speak of Your decrees, Your revelation,And not be put to shame or fear disgrace:Your laws I love and hold in veneration.I reach out for Your statutes and rejoiceAs I reflect on them in meditation.

Zayin19. Remember in Your steadfast faithfulness

Your word of hope, once to Your servant spoken.O LORD, in my affliction and distressYou comfort me with promises unbroken.Through them have I gained life and happiness,For of Your love they are a precious token.

20. Although the proud may scorn me utterly,No path of evil have I ever taken.When I recall Your laws, they comfort me,For they from days of old have stood unshaken.Hot indignation grips me when I seeHow wicked men your precepts have forsaken.

21. Your statutes are the theme of all my songsWherever here on earth I make my dwelling.Your name, LORD, I remember all night long;Your precepts I obey, my vow fulfilling.I’ve kept Your laws, resisting sin and wrong;This proved to be a blessing all-excelling.

Heth22. You are my portion, LORD whom I adore;

I have resolved to let Your words direct me.With all my heart Your favour I implore;O LORD, show mercy and do not reject me.I’ve thought about my ways, and all the moreI turn to You to let Your laws instruct me.

23. I will make haste in doing what is right,By Your commandments guided and instructed.Though with their ropes the wicked bind me tight,Your statutes I will never leave neglected.I praise You in the middle of the nightFor all the righteous laws You have enacted.

24. With all who fear You I keep company,To those who heed Your lawsmy friendship showing.Your mercy is poured forth abundantly,And with Your love the earth is overflowing.O LORD, reveal Your statutes all to meAnd so unfold the knowledge most worth knowing.

Teth25. To me, Your servant, You have kindness shown,

Your mercy with Your promise underpinning.Instruct me, LORD, for it is You aloneWho are of all true knowledge the beginning.I went astray, but as I wandered on,You humbled me, and now I keep from sinning.

26. LORD, You are good, and what You do is good.Teach me, and by Your truth let me be guided.My name is smeared by false men, proud and rude,Yet wholly with Your precepts I have sided.They in their godless hearts are dull and crude,But in Your law I am with joy provided.

to be continued. . .

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On November 18-19, 2005, aboutsixty young men gathered for thefirst annual Men of IntegrityConference in Markdale, ON, at thebeautiful Campfire! property. Thiswas a new venture for all of us,and as organizers we certainlyreceived a number of questionsabout it. And so it is appropriate tonow give the rationale for holdingsuch a conference, as well as sharesome of the insights we received.

This conference truly was agrass-roots movement. While theneed for such a gathering had beenfelt for a while, it wasn’t until anearly September morning overbreakfast that the idea took root, asthoughts were scribbled down on anapkin. Being young menourselves, this came out of a desireto be more fully equipped to betterserve in our churches. There areoffice-bearers conferences andthey are excellent. But what abouttomorrow’s office-bearers? Who is

going to stand up and lead thechurch of Christ ten or fifteen yearsfrom now? And what are we doingto encourage young men toconsider this task and desire it(1 Tim 3:1)? Are we as young mencalled to be men of integrity, menwho have accepted the calling ofChrist? Furthermore, we need menof integrity not only in the offices ofthe church, but also in our familiesand in society at large. Apathy andavoiding responsibility are easy –but they are not the calling ofChrist. As young men faced withthe challenge to overcome thislaxity in our personal lives, webelieved our concerns were sharedwith many others. And indeed,when we went forward with theidea, we seemed to strike a chordwith everyone we spoke to. Menour age saw the need we weretrying to fill and many jumped onboard. Various committees wentto work to advertise theconference and make all thenecessary preparations.

However, we did not only findsupport among our own age group.The first speakers we sought, theRevs. Cl. Stam, G.H. Visscher, andA. Bezuyen, all readily agreed to bepresent and threw their full supportbehind the conference. Inconversation with theseexperienced ministers, it becameclear that they were as excited (ormore!) about the task of equippingyoung men as we were excitedabout being equipped. This was atremendously encouraging vote ofconfidence and so we pressed onwith our plans.

The conference itself was atremendous success, althoughthere were certainly glitches. Thatweekend was the first snow-stormof the year and it seemed asthough Markdale had receivedmore snow than anywhere else!Unfortunately four of ourparticipants were involved in anaccident and could not make it tothe conference; thankfully,however, they sustained noserious injuries. About sixty othersmade it to Markdale for ouropening speech.

On Friday night Rev. Stam ofHamilton, ON addressed theconference. He spoke on thebiblical meaning of the word“integrity.” He had heard it saidthat there are no men of integrity.Thus Rev. Stam pointed out thatJesus Christ is the Man of Integrityand that, formed by Him, we needto become men of integrity. Hepointed us to Romans 8:29, wherePaul tells us that we were chosen

Dave deJong

Men of Integrity Conference

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to be conformed to the likeness ofthe Son of God. This conforminghas to involve every area of ourlife. The theme text for theconference, 1 Timothy 4:12, reflectsthat, speaking of setting anexample in the areas of speech,life, love, faith, and purity.

Rev. Stam pointed out thatintegrity involves being properlyfounded and well balanced. A manof integrity stands on a solidfoundation; this is made evident byhis godly walk of life. We walkedthrough the scriptural use of thisconcept together (learning theHebrew word for integrity, tam, andbeing reminded that this word wasnot ‘Stam’) and examined biblicalfigures such as Jacob, Job, andDavid. We ended by looking at thelife of our Lord Jesus Christ andreflecting on how we are called tofollow “in his steps” (1 Pet 2:21).The rest of that evening included atime of singing God’s praisetogether, as well as a chance forrefreshments and fellowship.

On Saturday morning Rev.Visscher addressed us after ahearty breakfast. He made full useof today’s advanced technology,outlining his message for us withPowerPoint slides. His speechbegan with a look at Paul, who,when he wrote 2 Timothy, was inprison with little hope of escape,close to death, and alone. ButTimothy was a man whom he couldtrust (Phil 2:19-22). Timothy wascalled to be a leader in the church

of Christ and thus he was called tobe a man of integrity. In the heartof his message Rev. Visscherasked, “What does a man ofintegrity look like?” There are anumber of excellent images in thatchapter: a man of integrity is avessel, teacher, soldier, athlete,farmer, workman, and slave.Reflecting on these images broughtout many of the principles of beingmen of integrity in a vivid andmemorable way.

After coffee we took some timeto get outside and enjoy ourbeautiful surroundings. For us thisinvolved some physicalcompetition: a tug-of-war andpulling a car. After these energy-burning feats of strength we wentback inside for a time in smallerdiscussion groups. Here wereflected on the messages so far,going into discussion about howwe could apply these things tomake concrete changes in our

lives. After lunch we wereprivileged to hear from Rev. AlBezuyen. He spoke to us on ourtheme text, 1 Timothy 4:12. Theimportant thing to remember aboutTimothy was not that he wasyoung, but that he had an office.Timothy was specifically called tothe ministry of the Word; all of ushave a calling from Christ. Rev.Bezuyen powerfully exhorted us totake up our calling boldly and dothis in every area of our lives.

With that, we went into one lasttime of prayer and small groupreflection before the conferencedrew to a close. The speeches weredefinitely the highlight of theconference, as the expositorsbrought the Word of God to bear onour lives. However, other highlightsinvolved the setting – getting awayto beautiful Markdale, the singing,and the fellowship, which includedpraying with one another andspending time in personaldiscussion, as well as a good old-fashioned snowball fight. All in all,the Word was the focus, making theconference a success. With God’sblessing, we hope that the Men ofIntegrity Conference will becomean annual event!

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The WigwamImagine seventy education

professionals sitting in theWigwam pictured above, lookingeastward out onto the lake.Outside, the wind was blusteringand the waves rolling in a north-westerly direction were splashingheavily against the rocks, spewinglake water high into the air. Insidethe Wigwam a warm fire glowed inthe fireplace and the voices of theseventy or so participants raisedan expectant din. We were about tobegin two days of reflecting on ourprofessional development; listeningand participating: a learningexperience. The expectationswere high.

With the picturesque viewoutside the windows and the warmcollegiality inside the Wigwam, Mr.Peter Veenendaal, principal ofImmanuel Christian School,welcomed all the guests who camefrom Alberta and Manitoba to theCRTAWest Convention Fall 2005.He set the stage for Rev. P.Holtvlüwer, who was to lead theopening devotions.

Rev. Holtvlüwer unpacked for usthe beautiful Psalm 8: “Howmajestic is Your Name in all theearth, O Lord!” He chose this Psalmbecause “everywhere in Psalm 8we hear the echoes of Genesis 1,”and our keynote speaker, Mr.Richard Fangrad from Answers inGenesis, would be speaking on

that very topic: “DefendingGenesis in a Scientific Age.” It isimportant in this day to defend thetruth found in the first chapters ofGenesis. If the first chapters ofGenesis are held to be myth then“the whole gospel of Jesus Christcomes crashing down.”

Imagine David standing outunder the night sky, gazingheavenward and seeing all thestars; the sight leads him toworship our covenant God. Daviddoes not stop at this place ofwonderment, but he acknowledgesthat he is puny in comparison tothe vastness of the universe andyet God had shown his grace andlove toward him. That is a wonderabove all wonders: what is the sonof man that you are mindful of himand care for him?

Rev. Holtvlüwer encouraged theteachers with these words, “That’ssomething you as teachers need toget across – to yourselves, as wellas your students. You need to holdout to your pupils the great wonderof a God who is mighty enough tocreate the vast universe (the end ofwhich man has never yet reached)and yet filled with so much love forthem that He binds Himself to themin his covenant.” Teachers need toconvey this truth not just in wordsbut also in deeds that show westand amazed at such a loving,covenant God.

Education MattersLen Lodder

CRTA-WestConvention 2005

Len Lodder teachesfirst grade at Dufferin

Christian School inCarman, Manitoba

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There was one more significantthing: “from out of the mouths oftoddlers and infants you haveestablished strength.” ThePsalmist has in mind here childrenwho have not yet learned to speakor sing and yet they bring praise toGod. As teachers we sometimesthink that it is up to us to educatethe children in our care so that theywill bring praise to God, but “theirvery existence and life bringspraise to God!” We merely build onthat foundation. “For nothing youdo as educators, nothing thechildren do as learners, nothing weall do in the Lord is vain ormeaningless.” Teach your studentsnot to live in defeatism but ashopeful and victorious in JesusChrist. What more can be said? “OLord our Lord how majestic is yourname in all the earth!”

Mr. Richard Fangrad wasintroduced as our keynote speaker.In a very fast-paced and energeticpresentation, Mr. Fangrad relatedto us what is summarized in thefollowing abstract, “The Bible saysthat animals and plants are to bereproduced ‘after their kind.’ Thistalk discusses biological change

over time, clarifying that the typeof change observed has nothing todo with ‘molecules-to-man’evolution; it is actually the veryopposite. Natural selection, anti-biotic resistance, and geneticmutations are discussed. Thesetopics help us understand how thegreat variety of animals that wehave today could have descendedfrom those on Noah’s Ark, adaptingto different post-flood climates, andthat biological ‘molecules-to-man’evolution is an impossibility.”

The poodle seemed to be theperfect example of how untenablethe evolution theories are, as thetheories would expect creatures togain genetic information for theirdecree of “survival of the fittest”and their idea that animals“adapt” to their environment.However, the poodle ends up beingthe perfect example of the exactopposite; there “had to be” loss ofgenetic information to come to thepoodle. Mr. Fangrad humourouslysuggested poodles are geneticallychallenged: “you put the poodle outon the front lawn and it cannot findits way back to the front door.” Heused this example to show theirrationality of the doctrine ofevolution. Of course what reallyconvinced us of the absurdity andblasphemy of evolutionarydoctrine was the science Mr.Fangrad shared with us. More onthat aspect can be gleaned on theInternet at the following site:http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v25/i4/poodles.asp

In the discussion following Mr.Fangrad’s talk, there was agenuine concern that faith wasbeing considered passé and that avery heavy reliance on facts wasbeing put in its place. Somewondered: “Christians in science

cannot find the fact that wouldsatisfactorily answer everyobjection of the evolutionistagainst God’s creative work.In the big picture, we are certainlynot able to answer every questionthat an unbeliever has regardingthe origin of earth or the lifethat is here. It needs to be a matterof faith.”

Mr. Fangrad assured hisaudience that he does not see it asa matter of finding an answer toevery question – thus leaving faithout – but while believing thatScripture tells the truth, we canfind suitable, relevant, andrational answers to the questionspresented by evolutionary theoryover against the creation model.

As is customary at our Teachers’Conventions there were manyworkshops to choose from for eachof the participants. From thereports that I heard from theparticipants, these workshopswere worth attending andbeneficial to teachers in theirvarious teaching assignments.

All in all, God blessed us with aspirit of unity and collegiality thatallowed us to enjoy this two-dayevent on the shores of LakeWinnipeg. The high expectationshad been realized.

Nothing you do aseducators, nothing thechildren do as learners,nothing we all do in theLord is vain ormeaningless

Teachers need to hold outto pupils the great wonderof a God who is mightyenough to create thevast universe and yetfilled with so much lovefor them that He bindsHimself to them inhis covenant

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Letter to the Editor

How to reach out?Thank you for publishing once again Dr. De

Jong’s informative article on evangelistic outreach.At a meeting by leaders and volunteers ofStreetlight Ministry (Hamilton’s urban missionproject) only a few weeks ago, we discussed the typeof issues Dr. De Jong raises, and it is good to bereminded of the very practical guidelines he hasprepared for us. The solutions he and his studentspropose to difficulties that evangelists frequentlyencounter are very much to the point. Dr. De Jong’scentral question is: “How do we become amissionary people?” and he answers that questionby showing the need for the entire congregation tobe involved not only, but also to be trained for thisessential work of the church. He is equally right inemphasizing the need not only for frontline peoplebut also for backups – “helpers and assistants,receivers and welcomers.”

It is tempting to quote further, but there is noneed. The article is available to all. I sincerely hopewith Dr. De Jong that it will be read and followed byour consistories, by the leaders of our catechismclasses, by our study societies, and indeed by allmembers of our churches. For the command Dr. DeJong quotes applies to each one of us: “Go out intothe highways and hedges, and compel people tocome in, that my house may be filled!” (Luke 14:23)

Freda Oosterhoff,Hamilton

Letterto the Editor

Re: Dr. De Jong’sarticle onCongregationalOutreach

Kudos to theClarion Editorialteam for publishingDr. De Jong’s articleon outreach. It is a timely reminder of the manyinformative writings we have received over theyears from the pen of Dr. Jack De Jong. In very clearand practical terms, Dr. De Jong makes three thingsvery clear to me. One, the entire congregationalhas the obligation to be involved in evangelismactivities; two, churches must be mission-mindedin their outlook; and three, promotion andleadership must come from the Council of eachchurch. It is hoped articles like this will causemore councils to make outreach in their communitya regular agenda item.

Tom Zietsma,Hamilton, Ontario

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4Rejoicing in God’s promises of peace and grace in Jesus Christ our

Lord, we praise Him for the birth of

OLIVIA ANAIS WILDEBOEROLIVIA ANAIS WILDEBOERBorn January 9th, 2006

to Malcolm and Cindy WildeboerA sister to Ronda, Sjanie, Naomi and Anna

17th grandchild to Bill and Shawnie Wildeboer14th grandchild to Aart and Martha Blokhuis

Box 367, Ottawa, ON K2S 1A5

He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love,He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17B

NOAH TIMOTHY WILDEBOERNOAH TIMOTHY WILDEBOERBorn January 11, 2006

to Tim and Elissa Wildeboer18th grandchild for Bill and Shawnie Wildeboer1st grandchild for Herman and Joanne Faber1st great-grandchild for Mrs. Wieke Faber

9th great-grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. A. SmedingAddress: 351 Est 14 Street, Hamilton, ON L9A 4C1

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. . . .Psalm 139 vs 14a

JOHN ANTHONY WILDEBOERJOHN ANTHONY WILDEBOERBorn January 20th, 2006

to Greg and Sheri WildeboerA brother for Leah, Alicyn and Thomas

19th grandchild for Bill and Shawnie Wildeboer21st grandchild for John and Alice† DeGroot

51-31 Parkview Drive, Orangeville, ON L9W 4H9

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in usand his love is made complete in us.

1 John 4:12It is with joy and thankfulness that we

CAROLYN DAWN BEINTEMACAROLYN DAWN BEINTEMA

andand

BRIAN DOUGLAS MEERSTRABRIAN DOUGLAS MEERSTRAtogether with our parents, Fred and Ann Beintema and Henry andJoyce Meerstra, announce our marriage ceremony to be held, the

Lord willing on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. inCloverdale Canadian Reformed Church.

Rev. R. Schouten officiating.Future address: 2705 273A Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3K3

Be glad and rejoice with all your heart. . .The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save.

He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love,He will rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3

ELIZABETH BOUWSEMAELIZABETH BOUWSEMA (nee Werkman)(nee Werkman)1931 ~ March 27 ~ 2006

With joy and thankfulness to our Heavenly Father, we rejoice inannouncing the 75th birthday, D.V., of our dear

mother and grandmother.Edmonton, AB: Peter and Gwen

Timothy, Benjamin, Theodore, CathrynStrathmore, AB: Nancy and Bob

Travis, Jesse, JulieEdmonton, AB: Anita and Vince

Christy, MelissaSurrey, BC: Rita and GordonSt. Albert, AB: John and HazelCambridge, Bay, NU: MichelleSt. Albert, AB: VincentSpruce Grove, AB: Linda

Andrea, AndrewStrathroy, ON: Susan and Nick

Elly, Nicholas, Jonathon, ErikEdmonton, AB: Clarence and Wendy

Stephanie, Curtis, Zachary, JordanSpruce Grove, AB: AlbertSt. Albert, AB: Agnes and David

IsabellaEdmonton, AB: HermanNakina, ON: Elizabeth and Leif

Address: 10230 - 153 Street, Edmonton, AB T5P 2B6

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans toprosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11With praise and thankfulness to our Heavenly Father, we

DEREK WILLIAM VANDEVELDEDEREK WILLIAM VANDEVELDE

andand

STEPHANIE ELIZABETH ’T HARTSTEPHANIE ELIZABETH ’T HARTtogether with our parents, Dick and Zina Vandevelde and

Gerrit and Dorothe ’t Hart announce that we are to be united inmarriage. The ceremony will take place, the Lord willing,

on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 11 a.m.Free Reformed Church at Mt Nasura, Western Australia

Rev. PKA DeBoer officiating.Future address: Box 2295, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

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25th Wedding AnniversaryApril 18th, 1981 ~ April 18th, 2006

You are no longer two but one flesh. Ephesians 5:31We are thankful to the Lord for this opportunity to celebrate the

25th Wedding Anniversary of our parents and grandparents

REMMIEREMMIE andand LINDA VANDER VEGTELINDA VANDER VEGTE (nee Toet)(nee Toet)Dad and Mom, we’re thankful for the guidance, love and support

you have given us all. We pray that our heavenly Father willcontinue to bless our family.

Coaldale, AB: Mark and Sacha HofsinkJordan and Cody

Winnipeg MB: Shane Vander VegteDexter Vander Vegte and Gillian van DeldenMirissa Vander Vegte and Bryan van DeldenCayle Vander VegteLance Vander VegteScott Vander VegteKenny Vander Vegte

11 Wendilene Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 4X7rvvegte@yahoo.com

1961 ~ March 17 ~ 2006But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who

fear Him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.Psalm 103:17

With thankfulness to the Lord, who has kept them in His lovingcare, we announce the 45th Wedding Anniversary of our dear

parents and grandparents

ADRIANADRIAN andand IETIE KOSTERIETIE KOSTER (nee Bos)(nee Bos)We thank you for your love and guidance. May the Lord continue

to keep you in His care and bless you in the years to come.Thamesville, ON: Ralph and Anita Bos

Andrew, Jessica and Darren, DarrenRidgetown, ON: Mark and Jackie Malott

Sarah, Stephen, Rachael, RyanThamesville, ON: Bob KosterNiagara Falls, ON: Mike and Jen KosterThamesville, ON: Ken KosterBothwell, ON: Hilco and Ann Tamminga

Jodi, Joshua, Kyle, Lauren, NathanWaterdown, ON: Pete and Lynne Jans

Kate11588 Longwoods Road, Rt 6, Thamesville, ON N0P 2K0

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But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with thosewho fear Him and His righteousness with their children’s

children, with those who keep His covenant and remember toobey His precepts. Psalm 103: 17, 18

It is with great joy and thankfulness to our Heavenly Fatherthat we announce the 55th Wedding Anniversary of our dear

parents, grandparents and great-grandparents:

PETERPETER andand LINDA OOSTERHOFFLINDA OOSTERHOFF (nee DeBoer)(nee DeBoer)The Lord has truly blessed our family with believing parents

who have nurtured us in the fear of the Lord and whocontinue to be faithful in His service.

May He continue to guide and keep you both in the year ahead.All praise and glory to Him alone!

With love and thankfulness from all of us:Beamsville: Jake and Grace OosterhoffLondon: Lisa

KellyJason and Melissa Oosterhoff

Smithville: Lois and Arie MuisDunnville: Jeremy and Melissa Muis

ShawnFenwick: Melanie and Phil Glasbergen

DwayneAttercliffe: Jesse and Dorothy OosterhoffAncaster: Ryan and Vicki Oosterhoff

Darryl Oosterhoff and Carolyn VanStratenMattKristi

Waterdown: Arnold and Anita HulzeboschAncaster: Jolene and Harry Scholtens, Faith

ChrisDanielJordanKatelyn

Smithville: Gerald and Wendy OosterhoffMelissaAndrewKristenKyleMailing address:

7581 Silver Street, RR #1, Smithville, Ontario LOR 2AO

55th Wedding Anniversary1956 ~ April 14 ~ 2006

Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Thy Name give glory. For thesake of Thy steadfast love and Thy faithfulness!

With thankfulness we announce the 50th Anniversary of ourparents and grandparents

MENNOMENNO andand CLARY DE GROOTCLARY DE GROOT (nee DeJong)(nee DeJong)Through sickness and health, the LORD has cared for you. May

He grant you many more years together in His Name.With love from your children and grandchildren.

Mailing address: 2303 Fassel Avenue, Burlington, ON L7R 3P4

Thank youThank youI would like to thank all the many brothers and sisters for thebest wishes through cards, gifts, and visits on the occasion ofmy 85th birthday. I truly felt the richness of the communionof saints.

Mrs. H. Thalen

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OOBITUARIESBITUARIES

June 18, 1988 – January 25, 2006The Lord in His wisdom and at His time suddenly called home

our beloved great-nephew

JORDAN PETER HUTCHINSONJORDAN PETER HUTCHINSONMay the Lord comfort and strengthen Geri and Kevin,

Michael, Andrew, Calvin, and extended familywith the words of Lord’s Day 1.

August 15, 1926 – February 17, 2006“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6bThe Lord in His wisdom has called home to live with Him inglory, our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and great-aunt. May

the Lord comfort Pete and his family.

GERTRUDE (GERTRUDE (TruusTruus) HEEMSKERK –) HEEMSKERK – nee VandenHaaknee VandenHaakCampden, ON: Christine and Leo Rozema (Bill†)Vineland, ON: Ria and Len VanderGriendtEdmonton, AB: Andy and Gerda VandenHaakOrangeville, ON: Gerrie Doekes (Louis†)Smithville, ON: Ann and Konny DeBoerBeamsville, ON: Corrie and Bill VanwoudenbergSt. Anns, ON: Jane and Ernie Schulenberg

and familiesCorr. address: C. Vanwoudenberg

4165 Aberdeen Road, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B6

August 15, 1926 – February 17, 2006And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23: 6Exactly 3 weeks after we stood around Jordan’s grave, weassembled again to bury our much loved wife, mother,

grandmother and great-grandmother

TRUUS HEEMSKERKTRUUS HEEMSKERK (VandenHaak)(VandenHaak)at the age of 79 years

having recently celebrated 55 years of marriage.Beloved wife of Peter Heemskerk

Riese and Lucie HeemskerkBecky and Rick Atkins, Thomas, CameronJason and Jennifer Heemskerk

Owen, Megan, Robyn, SimonJohan, Hannah, Heidi

Case and Ann HeemskerkJoanne and Mark Wanders, Valerie, Daniel, Jocelyn,

Katrina, Nathan, JeremyTricia and Todd Vanderkooy, Shayden, KadeLiz and Mike Vansteekelenburg, RileyJacqueline and Jan GroenMary-Jane

Jane and Wayne OosterhoffTeri and Adrian ScholtensLori, Deanna, Reece

Pete and Hilda HeemskerkSharon and Dave Kippers, MayaTammy, Peter, Chuck, Jonathan, Tyler, Kristina

Bill and Theresa HeemskerkCase, Corrine, Jennifer, Ben, Melissa, Angie

Geri and Kevin HutchinsonMike, Jordan†, Calvin, Andrew

Albert and Margaret HeemskerkJeremy, Krystle, Jennifer, Melody, Alex, Harmony

1351 Merritville Highway, RR 2, Welland, ON L3B 5N5petru.h.247@sympatico.ca

TTEACHINGEACHING PPOSITIONSOSITIONS

Credo Christian School at Woodbridge, Ontario (Brampton andToronto), invites applications for the following position:

GRADE 7 & 8 TEACHERfor the 2006 – 2007 school year.

The position of principal could also be available for acandidate with the right qualifications.

For more information, contact the Principal, Miss B. MaatSchool: (905) 851-1620: Home (905) 453-7480

E-mail: credo@idirect.com orEducation Committee Chairman: Mr. Anthony Kampen

Home: (905) 508-3803; Work (905) 764-5455Letters of application stating qualifications, experience andreferences, as well as a personal statement of philosophy of

Christian education should be sent to:Anthony Kampen, Chairman, Education Committee234 Sussex Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2G4

e-mail: akampen@rogers.com

The Covenant Canadian Reformed School of Neerlandia, AB,urgently invites applications for an:

ALBERTA CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY TEACHERfor an opening for the 2006/2007 school year.

Neerlandia is a small, friendly hamlet, only 20 minutes fromBarrhead and 1 1/2 hours from Edmonton.

We have to offer competitive wages with less teaching daysthan most schools.

For more information, please contact the principal:Mr. H. VanDelden

Phone 1-780-674-4774 (school); 1-780-674-3704 (home)Applications should be sent to:

Covenant Canadian Reformed SchoolAttention: Mrs.Sonja VanLeeuwenBox 67, Neerlandia, AB T0G 1R0

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JOHN CALVIN SCHOOL320 Station Street, P.O. BOX 280, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0

“The Heart of the Niagara Peninsula”As the result of a major expansion, John Calvin School nowboasts 14 classrooms, new offices and staff room, not to

mention a large, new gymnasium with state-of-the-art kitchenattached. With a student population of 283 and growing, we

will be looking for teachers in both the Junior andIntermediate levels. Therefore the Board and Education

Committee of JOHN CALVIN SCHOOL invites applications fromQUALIFIED TEACHERS

for the school year 2006-2007. Enquiries about andapplications for these positions are encouraged. Please contact

the Principal, Mr. F.C. Ludwig, for further information, at(905) 957-2341 School or (905) 957-3111 Home

Applications and resumés may be faxed directly to the schoolat (905) 957-2342, to the attention of the Principal, or

addressed to:The Education Committee c/o Mr. D. Bos, Secretary

2106 Highway 20, P.O. Box 145, St. Ann’s, ON L0R 1Y0

Eben-Ezer Christian School, Chatham, Ontarioinvites applications for the 2006/2007 school year.

Due to possible staff replacement we require:ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Eben-Ezer Christian School has…• 46 students• 4 full time teachers and 1 part time teacher• friendly, close knit school with good relationships

between staff and school membersChatham-Kent has…• population of 110,000• located in southwestern Ontario, within one hour drive

from major centers• lower housing costs

For more information, please contact:Mrs. Carol Bos, principal

519-354-1142 (school), 519-695-2445 (home)Mrs. Rita Versteeg, Education Committee chair

519-354-8946Mail, fax, or email your application to:

Eben-Ezer Christian School485 McNaughton Avenue East, Chatham, Ontario N7L 2H2

Fax to: 519-354-2159, email to: ebenezer@bellnet.ca

Would you like to live in a beautiful area with hospitable,friendly people, great support and excellent preaching andchurch life? Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School in the

Bulkley Valley is looking forONE NEW STAFF MEMBER

We have a small school with 126 students in grades K-12.We are looking for a motivated and dedicated person with alove for God and his covenant children. Prospective staffmust be people who set high personal standards, who

understand the responsibility they are entrusted with asChristian teachers and who continually strive to submit their

whole life to God.We are currently welcoming applications from certifiedteachers, who are members of the Canadian Reformed

churches, United Reformed churches, or sister churches, for thefollowing opening for the 2006/2007 school year.

Special consideration will be given to people interested in theGrade 5/6 level.

If interested please call the principal,Derek Stoffels, at work at (250) 847-3492 or email him at

principal@ebenezerschool.com.Please submit applications to:The Education Committee

Ebenezer Canadian Reformed SchoolPO Box 3700, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

The Emmanuel Christian High School of Fergus, Guelph anddistrict is in the process of expanding their school into grade12 for the 2006-2007 school year, having just added grade 11this year. For this expansion to take place next school year wewill be in need of high school teachers in various disciplines.

If you are interested in aHIGH SCHOOL TEACHING POSITION

we would love to hear from you. Our school is located in abeautiful and picturesque southern Ontario town, where onewould be very close to rural life and within easy reach of

major urban areas.With the addition of grade 12, we expect a high school

population of approximately 115 students; currently in grades9 to 11 we have 88 students.

Staffing is required in most subject areas; the board also offersan innovative compensation package.

If interested in a possible position in our expanding highschool (with attached elementary school), please contact one

of the following people for more information,or submit your resume to the following address.

H. Nobel, principal(519) 843-3029 (work); (519) 843-1790 (home)

A. Wildeboer, chairman of the board(519) 928-2849 (home)

Dr. S. Spencer, chairman of the education committee(519) 767-1614

Applications to be addressed to:Maranatha/Emmanuel Christian School

Attention: S. Spencer, Education Committee ChairRR 3, Garafraxa Street, Fergus, ON N1M 2W4

The Canadian Reformed School Society of Edmonton, operatingParkland Immanuel Christian School, invites applications for

the following position for the 2006/2007 school year:JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH FRENCH TEACHER

A major/minor in English and/or formal training in SpecialEducation will be an asset.

For more information, please contact the principal:Mr. R. Van Delft

Phone (780) 444-6443 (school) or fax: (780) 444-6448(780) 458-0433 (home)

Applications should be directed in writing to the school in careof the Personnel Committee:

Parkland Immanuel Christian School21304 35 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6M 2P6

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The Board of the Canadian Reformed School Society ofWinnipeg Inc. invites applications for

TEACHING POSITIONSin the elementary grades of Immanuel Christian School.

Duties to commence August 1, 2006.Immanuel Christian School has. . .

• 13 full-time teachers• 3 teacher aides• a resource program• 185 students in grades K-12.

Winnipeg has. . .• two Canadian Reformed Churches• a population of 650,000• a wide variety of services and cultural activities• affordable housing.

If you are interested or would like additional information,please contact:

Mr. W. Gortemaker, Chairman of the BoardPhone: 204-663-9000 (work), 204-222-8788 (home)

Email: wgortemaker@premierprinting.caPeter Veenendaal, Principal

Phone: 204-661-8937 (school), 204-661-6351 (home)Email: peter@immanuelchristian.ca

Mail or fax your application to:Immanuel Christian School

215 Rougeau Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3Z9Email to: office@immanuelchristian.ca

Fax to: 204-669-7013

The Tyndale Christian SchoolSociety of Calgary, Alberta,invites applications to fill

THREE TEACHING POSITIONSThe positions are available for the 2006/7 school year and

beyond, with duties commencing August 1st, 2006.Two positions are available in Grades 1-6, as part of our

existing program. Tyndale currently offers grades 1-9 and wehave exciting plans to add Grades 10-12. To this end, we are

seeking an energetic individual with the ability to teach scienceand math in a start-up environment.

We rejoice in God’s blessings over our school society anddesire to continue enriching the education of our youth to His

glory, through this expansion.If you have an interest in any of these positions, or if you have

any questions about the opportunities, school operationsand Calgary living, please contact one of the following for

more information:Mr. Ed Hoogerdyk, principal

(403) 590-5881 (work), (403) 590-6998 (fax)(403) 285-4680 (home), hoogerdyk@shaw.caMr. Ray Noot, chairman of school board(403) 936-5154, ray.noot@platinum.caApplications should be addressed to:

Tyndale Christian Schoolc/o School Board

18 Hart Estates Blvd, Calgary, AB T2P 2G7

Dufferin Christian School – Carman, MBThe Board of Directors invites applications for the following

positions:ELEMENTARY TEACHER

KINDERGARTEN TEACHERfor the 2006/2007 school year.

Dufferin Christian School is a K to 12 school with 212 studentsand 20 full-time staff.

More information can be obtained by contacting the principal:Rob vanSpronsen

Phone: 204-745-2278 (work) or 204-745-3996 (home)Email: dcsprincipal@mts.netApplications can be sent to:

Anton Borst, Secretary of the BoardPO Box 1450, Carman, MB R0G 0J0

Fax: (204) 745-3441, email: dufferin@mts.net

The Maranatha Canadian Reformed School Society Inc. ofFergus, Guelph and District is in the process of expanding to

include Kindergarten for the 2006-2007 school year.For the 2006-2007 school year we invite applications for

POSSIBLE OPENINGS IN OUR ELEMENTARY GRADESKINDERGARTEN TEACHERand PERSONAL ASSISTANT

for a child with special needs.All duties to commence August 1, 2006.

Our school is located in a beautiful and picturesque southernOntario town, where one would be very close to rural life and

within easy reach of major urban areas.The school currently has 195 students in grades 1-8.

If interested in any of the above positions, or have any questionsabout aspects of the positions or of the school, please contactone of the following people for more information, or submit

your resume to the following address:Lydia VanVeen, Principal

(519) 843-3029 (work); (519) 843-4062 (home)Kasper VanVeen, Education Committee Chair

(519) 856-9605Applications to be addressed to:

Maranatha Christian School c/o Education CommitteeRR 3, Garafraxa Street, Fergus, ON N1M 2W4

The Canadian Reformed School Society of London and District,operating Covenant Christian School, invites applications for

the following opening for the 2006/2007 school year:GRADE 3/4 TEACHER

And for the following possible opening:GRADE 5/6 TEACHER

What we offer:• Positive Christian work environment.• Small class sizes• Supportive school community with excellent volunteer base.

For more information please contact the Principal:Mr. James Meinen at 519-681-1196or email: ccslondon@porchlight.ca

Letters of application may be sent to:Mrs. Lisa Pieterman, Secretary of the Education Committee

99 Harcroft Cr., London, ON N6C 2Z9Telephone 519-649-7564, email apieterman@rogers.com

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To fill possible vacancies, the Board of theCanadian Reformed School Society of

Abbotsford, B.C. operating the John CalvinSchool invites applications for

PRIMARY (K TO GR 3) or INTERMEDIATE TEACHERS (GR 4-7)and a

SPECIAL EDUCATION/LEARNING ASSISTANCE TEACHERSuccessful applicants must:• be a communicant member of a Canadian/American

Reformed Church or a sister church;• be able to obtain an Independent School certificate or

certification from the B.C. College of Teachers;• be able to commence duties as of September 1, 2006;• furnish two professional references;• furnish a character reference from the applicants’ pastor;• applicants with French proficiency would be an asset.

For information contact the principal,Mr. P.H. Torenvliet

1-604-823-6814 (school); 1-604-854-5851 (home)1-604-823-6791 (fax); principal@jcss.ca

Send resumes and applications to the Secretary of the Boardbefore March 10, 2006:c/o John Calvin School

4268 Steward Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5G3

The Owen Sound Canadian Reformed School Society invitesapplications for a

POSSIBLE FULL-TIME ELEMENTARY TEACHING POSITIONfor the 2006-2007 school year.

Duties to commence in August of 2006.Our school is located in the countryside in the beautiful

Owen Sound area about 2 hours northwest of Toronto. Oursmall and growing school foresees an enrolment of 56

students in grades 1 - 8 in the next school year.If you are interested in this position, have questions aboutthis position or about the school please contact one of the

following:Diane Jonker, principal

(519) 371-4847 (home); (519) 371-4498 (school)Henry Devries, chairman of the board

(519) 371- 5132 (home)James Gunnink, chairman of the education committee

(519) 794-4365 (home)Please submit applications to:

OSCRS Education Committee c/o James GunninkRR 4, Chatsworth, ON N0H 1G0or jj_gunnink@sympatico.ca

CORAM DEO INTERNATIONAL AIDis currently seeking to fill two positions:

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR:

The Lord has richly blessed the Coram Deo Project inPort-au-Prince, Haiti. As many new opportunities forgrowth and expansion arise CDIA is seeking a DevelopmentCoordinator to see Coram Deo through the developmentprocess.

We are looking for a mature individual with the following:• A Living and Reformed Faith• Leadership, Management, and Organizational Skills.• Well developed Interpersonal and Communication Skills• Experience working in and towards a long-term plan

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR:

Main duties would be the organization and supervision of theday-school program, including training and leading teachers.Skills in the following would be an asset:• Background in Education/Teaching• Administration, Organization, Supervision• French

Although CDIA has particular interest in seeing a couple whocover the range of skills together come to the Coram Deoproject ALL interested persons with a variety of skills areencouraged to apply.

These positions would begin in the Summer of 2006 andwould join our current Medical Director, Karen Bultje.

For more information or to make anapplication please contact CDIA at

info@coram-deo.org or

905.648.9451Application Deadline: April 7, 2006

Website: www.coram-deo.org

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Very competitive wages and excellent opportunity for a career.Please respond to:

George Bartels / Wes Blokker1508 Hwy#54 SS11, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G9Phone: (905) 765-5053 • Fax: (905)756-5432

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We wish to hire individuals, male and female, who arecareer-oriented and are looking for a long term commitmentin the green industry. “Come grow with us!” under God’sguidance. Wages or salary and benefits are negotiable withexperience and/or qualifications.

Heritage Green is centrally located in the Golden Horseshoe,Hamilton, Ontario. Affordable housing is available. You canbe close to Timothy Christian School, Guido de BrèsChristian High School, and other schools of higher learning.

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