Temples of theHoly Spirit

Pentecost:Bringing Unityto theConfusion

A Lessonin History:The Baptismof ‘44

Volume 55, No. 11 • May 26, 2006

As Israel traveled through the desert. . .God constantly dwelled among them.

As Israel traveled through the desert. . .God constantly dwelled among them.

258 • MAY 26, 2006

EditorialW.B. Slomp

All of us right at this very moment are in one kindof difficulty or another. There are difficulties in ourpersonal lives and difficulties with other people. Weusually attribute our problems to unforeseencircumstances or to difficult people: “If only this orthat hadn’t happened to us, then we would be a lothappier.” Or, “If only this or that person were different,and not so hard to get along with, then things wouldbe much better between us.”

So, it is our inclination to want to change ourcircumstances or to change other people. The fact ofthe matter is, however, that there is a very little wecan do about changing our circumstances or aboutchanging other people. There is, however, a lot we cando about changing ourselves. That change has tocome about from within. Ultimately it is the work ofthe Holy Spirit. Only through the Holy Spirit can welearn to be content no matter what difficultcircumstances or difficult people we have to dealwith. God gave his Holy Spirit to the church at thetime of Pentecost. He gave that Holy Spirit so that Hecould take residence in us. Now we may be temples ofthe Holy Spirit.

God’s presence and the tabernacleWhat exactly does that mean? How does that make

a difference in our own lives? We can only understandthis if we look at it first of all from the perspective ofthe Old Testament. When Israel was rescued fromEgypt God made his dwelling among them (Exod 25:8).

He pitched his tent among them. As Israel traveledthrough the desert and the people moved their owntent from the one location to the next, they did so alsowith the tent, known as the tabernacle, in which Goddwelled. God constantly dwelled among them. Theywere reminded of his presence by the cloud thatrested above the tabernacle by day and by the fire inthe cloud by night.

It was a beautiful symbol of his deep interest intheir plight as they made their way through the desertand as they encountered various dangers andtemptations along the way. He showed them that Hewas intimately involved in their lives and that Hegreatly cared about them.

However, God did not dwell among them in thesame way as they dwelled with each other. No, God isa holy God. Because of his holiness they could not justdrop by and enter his tent as if He were just anotherfriendly neighbour. No, the only way that the peoplecould have access to God was through sacrificesmade by the priests on their behalf. There had to beatonement for their sins. The priests themselves weregiven elaborate instructions as to how to conductthemselves in the tabernacle. They had to makeextensive preparations. Because of God’s presence intheir midst, the people themselves had to be fullyaware of their own conduct. Since God is a holy God,they too had to be holy in their conduct.

The impact of God’s presence for IsraelYou can imagine that God’s presence in their midst

made a tremendous impact on them. The Israelitesfound themselves quite vulnerable in the desertbecause of the many enemies that surrounded themand because of the austere conditions. But they knewthat God was among them. They knew that He wasnot some ordinary creature, but that He was theAlmighty Creator Himself, who was unique and holyand all-powerful. As they went through the desert,

Temples of the Holy SpiritOnly through the Holy Spirit can we learn to becontent no matter what difficult circumstances ordifficult people we have to deal with

Rev.W.B. Slomp is minister ofthe Immanuel CanadianReformed Church atEdmonton,Alberta

wslomp@canrc.org

You can imagine that God’s presencein their midst made a tremendousimpact on them

MAY 26, 2006 • 259

they were often under attack and found themselves indifficult circumstances. Nevertheless time and againGod came to their rescue. He rescued them from theirenemies and gave them food and drink even whenthis seemed impossible to acquire.

When the Israelites came into the Promised Landthey no longer lived in tents, but exchanged them formore permanent homes. And so it was only naturalthat also the Lord God would have a more permanenthome among them. For that reason Solomon wascommanded to build a permanent temple for God todwell in. God remained in their midst and continuedto show his greatness and his holiness.

God’s presence in the New TestamentIn the New Testament God’s presence amongst his

people becomes even more significant. God sent hisSon to dwell among us (John 1:14). While the LordJesus was on earth, He showed the great power ofGod in the many miraculous things that He did and inthe words that He spoke. How great it was to haveHim walk on earth. He healed the sick and the lame;He forgave the sins of many and showed his greatcompassion and mercy to all those who would listento Him and obey his voice. The greatest blessing ofhis presence was that He took upon Himself the sinsof all those who heeded his presence.

But that was not the end of God’s presence here onearth. Once the Lord Jesus was seated at the righthand of his Father, He made his presence knownthrough his Holy Spirit. On the day of Pentecost Hesent his Holy Spirit to the church and to the membersof the church. Now God is spiritually present in thehearts of all his children.

The wonderful difference the Holy Spiritnow makes

What a difference that makes today in our lives!Paul says in 2 Corinthians 6:16 that now we are thetemple of the living God. He then quotes fromLeviticus 26:12 and reminds the Corinthians that Godhad said: “I will live with them and walk amongthem, and I will be their God, and they will bemy people.”

Published biweekly by Premier Printing Ltd.,Winnipeg, MB

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE:Editor: J.Visscher; Copy Manager: LauraVeenendaalCoeditors: R.Aasman,W.B. Slomp,Cl. Stam,C.Van DamADDRESS FOR COPY MANAGER:Clarion, 57 Oakridge Drive South, St.Albert,AB T8N 7H2E-Mail: veenendaal@shaw.ca

ADDRESS FORADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:(subscriptions, advertisements, etc.):

CLARION, Premier Printing Ltd.One Beghin Avenue,Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2J 3X5Phone: (204) 663-9000 Fax: (204) 663-9202Email: clarion@premierprinting.caRETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIANADDRESSESTO:One Beghin Avenue,Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2J 3X5

Subscription Rates for 2006Canada*U.S.A. U.S. FundsInternational*Including 7% GST – No. 890967359RTAdvertisements: $14.00 per column inchFull Colour Display Advertisements: $20.00 per column inchWe reserve the right to refuse ads.We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada,through the Publication Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs.

CancellationAgreementUnless a written subscription cancellation is received we assume you wish tocontinue to subscribe.You will be invoiced prior to the subscription renewal date.Agreement No. 40063293; PAP Registration No. 9907; ISSN 0383-0438

Copyright © Premier Printing Ltd.All rights reserved. No part may be reproduced in any manner withoutpermission in writing from the publisher, except brief quotations used inconnection with a review in a magazine or newspaper.Useful Link: www.canrc.org

INTHIS ISSUE

Editorial –Temples of the Holy Spirit— W.B. Slomp..........................................................................258Treasures, New and Old – Pentecost: Bringing Unityto the Confusion — G.Ph. van Popta ..................................261High Notes in the History of the Hymns — R. Faber ......262reformedevangelism.com — D.Moes ..................................264A Lesson in History:The Baptism of ‘44 (1)— C. Bouwman ........................................................................265Ray of Sunshine — C. Gelms and E. Nordeman ....................267Education Matters – Peregrine Survey— K. Sikkema ..........................................................................269Press Releases — Classis Ontario North, Pacific EastPacificWest..............................................................................271Letter to the Editor ................................................................273

Regular Mail$46.00*$55.00$82.00

Air Mail$ 75.00*$ 70.00$120.00

260 • MAY 26, 2006

Paul was keenly aware of the presence of the HolySpirit within him. When he wrote his letter to thePhilippians Paul was in some very difficultcircumstances and had to contend with some verydifficult people. In the first place he found himself inprison. He did not know what was going to happen tohim. He had no earthly comforts to speak of. Evensome of his friends abandoned him and attackedhim. He writes in chapter 1:15 that there were somewho were envious of him and they preached Christout of rivalry.

Paul knew that he could not change his circumstancesand that he himself could not change those peoplewho opposed him. Paul, however, could do muchabout his attitude in the midst of all this. Rather thancomplaining about those who oppose him, orcomplaining about his dire circumstances, herejoiced. He rejoiced in the fact that God was with himand that the Holy Spirit lived in his heart. He rejoicedin his wonderful salvation through Jesus Christ and inthe great hope that he had for the future. That is whyhe writes at the end of his letter to the Philippians, “Iknow what it is to be in need, and I know what it is tohave plenty. I have learned the secret of being contentin any and every situation, whether well fed orhungry, whether living in plenty or in want” (Phil 4:12).

When you are full of the Holy Spirit then youcannot help but rejoice even in the midst of adversity.The Holy Spirit enables you to be joyful even when thewhole world around you may be falling apart. Forthen you know that in spite of everything God is withyou. As the Lord Jesus said just before his ascension,“Surely I am with you always, to the very end of theage” (Matt 28:20).

When you are full of the Holy Spiritthen you cannot help but rejoice even inthe midst adversity

MAY 26, 2006 • 261

On the day of Pentecost God did a mighty workthat reversed the mighty work He had done agesbefore at Babel.

After the great flood, the human race began to growagain. God had preserved Noah and his family. Noahhad three sons, Ham, Shem, and Japheth, each of whomhad a wife. From them the human race began toincrease once again.

Everyone spoke the same language. They all livedtogether in one place. They stuck together. This wasagainst the command of God as we read it in Genesis1:28 where God had said to Adam and Eve: “Be fruitfuland increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air andover every living creature that moves on the ground.”God had repeated this command after the flood to Noahin Genesis 9:1. There we read: “Then God blessed Noahand his sons, saying to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase innumber and fill the earth.’”

Man disobeyed God. God wanted man to trust Him –to spread out over the earth and to have confidence thatHe would take care of them. Instead, the people soughtstrength among themselves. They built a city with alarge tower in the centre of it. They wanted to sticktogether, to find their strength in human unity rather thanin faith in God and obedience. They wanted to build aname for themselves. The tower was a monument to theirdisobedience, their self-determination, their arrogance,their conceit – to themselves.

God saw what they were doing and that there wasno limit to their rebellion against Him. He decided todivide them by confusing their language. Imagine: aforeman would tell a worker to get a bucket of mortar;the workman would bring back a plank of wood instead.The people no longer understood each other. In this wayGod scattered them. The people gathered together intodifferent language groups and moved on out away fromeach other. The place was called Babel, which is aHebrew word for “confusion.” Interestingly, it soundssimilar to the English word “babble.” Hence we have

different languages. That we have English, Croatian,and Chinese is because of what happened at Babel.

But God did not give up on man. If you look at therest of Genesis 11, you will see that it gives the familyline of Shem to Abraham. From Abraham came theJewish people, and from the Jewish people came Jesus,the Saviour for the world. Jesus Christ poured the HolySpirit out upon his disciples on Pentecost. They spokeabout the mighty works of God in all the languages ofthe earth.

On the day of Pentecost Jews from the four points ofthe compass (from what we today call Iran and Iraq,Turkey, Northern Africa, and Europe) were in Jerusalem.The babble of languages of the known world wasrepresented. The Holy Spirit whom Christ poured outmade the disciples proclaim in all the languages themighty deeds God had done through Christ.

God was reversing Babel. At Babel, God dividedrebels and scattered them. On Pentecost, God beganthe work of bringing the nations of the earth togetheragain. In the time of the Old Testament God restrictedhis saving work to the line of Shem and especially theJews. He did this to bring forth Jesus the Saviourthrough whom God would once again open wide hisarms to the world.

Today the mighty deeds of God are proclaimed inalmost all the languages of the earth; in English aswell. Christ has taken us up too in his Pentecostal work.The mighty works of God are spoken of in the Englishtongue. In Christ God has defeated our arrogance, ourself-exaltation. Instead, He makes us praise Him andhis wonderful works in our native tongue.

Revelation 7 tells us that the day is coming when allredeemed mankind will stand together before thethrone of God. We will be part of a great multitude thatwill defy numbering, from every nation, from all tribesand peoples and tongues. Together, in all the languagesof the earth, we will sing: “Salvation belongs to our Godwho sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb.” For we donot glory in our human abilities and power. We glory inthe Lamb of God and his Spirit.

MATTHEW 13:52Rev. G. Ph. van Popta isminister of the CanadianReformed Church atAncaster, Ontariogvanpopta@canrc.org

Treasures, New and OldG.Ph. van Popta

Pentecost:Bringing Unityto the Confusion

Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:5-13

262 • MAY 26, 2006

Reginald Heber, who was born in 1783, became awell-respected Anglican bishop. A prize-winning poetin his youth, Heber began his career as a dedicatedparish priest in England; at the age of forty he wasordained Bishop of Calcutta, India, where he died in1826. His career as hymnist flourished during the first,English phase of his life, though most of his songswere published posthumously.

Aware of the success of hymn-singing among theDissenters, Heber desired to change the nearlyexclusive psalmody in the Church of England.However, his attempts to convince the Bishop ofLondon in 1820 to introduce hymns on the grounds thatit would be wiser to control than to resist them wereunsuccessful. Nevertheless, given a keen desire tomake the entire worship service as meaningful aspossible, Heber promoted the integration of thereadings, sermon, and singing in the standardizedAnglican worship services. For his own parish hecomposed short hymns that were to be sung betweenthe delivery of the sermon and the recital of the Creed.The title of the collection of hymns he wrote andcompiled is Hymns Written and Adapted to the WeeklyChurch Service of the Year (1827). “Holy, Holy, Holy”was written for Trinity Sunday, which is the firstSunday after Pentecost.

“Holy, Holy, Holy” was inspired by the text ofRevelation 4:6-11, which appears as a reading in theBook of Common Prayer, and of which the mostrelevant lines are: “And before the throne there wasa sea of glass like unto crystal ... and round about thethrone were four beasts ... and they rest not day andnight, saying, ‘Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty,which was, and is, and is to come.’ The four andtwenty elders fall down before him that liveth forever and ever, and cast their crowns before thethrone. . .” (KJV).

Unlike religious poets of the previous generation,Heber does not write heavily allegorical hymns; hemakes only occasional use of imagery. Thus, as inmost of his other compositions, so too in this hymnHeber employs plain language with direct meaning.The comparisons of secular and sacred love that oftenpermeate earlier hymns also do not appeal to Heber:he does not address the Lord Jesus Christ as “friend”or “lover.” Instead, Heber conveys a strong sense ofthe dignity and majesty of God. In fact, the holiness ofGod is the theme that unites the verses of Hymn 4.The enthusiastic individualism in the compositions ofthe previous generation is replaced in Heber’s songsby communal worship. In the first verse of our hymnthis congregational adoration is expressed by thewords “our song shall rise to Thee,” as if Revelation4:6-11 is interpreted in the context of a Sundaymorning service.

Heber was influenced by the ideals of theRomantic period in which he lived. ChristianRomanticists often viewed God as a sublime beingwho has not revealed Himself fully to mankind andtherefore remains obscure. In Hymn 4 this notion is

Dr. R. Faber is professorof Classical Studies

at the University ofWaterloorfaber@watarts.uwaterloo.ca

R. Faber

High Notes in theHistory of the Hymns:“Holy, Holy, Holy, LordGod Almighty”

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee:Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Hymn 4:1

MAY 26, 2006 • 263

expressed in verse three with the words “Though thedarkness hide Thee; / Though the eye of sinful manThy glory may not see.” It is important to note thatthese clauses do not appear in Revelation 4:6-11 whichserves as the song’s scriptural basis. In the context ofthe hymn these words serve to underscore God’sholiness and perfection in contrast with the sinfulcondition of fallen humanity.

As befits a song performed on the Sunday thatdraws special attention to the Persons of the Trinity,the key motif in “Holy, Holy, Holy” is the number three.This motif is introduced in the first line with theobvious “holy, holy, holy” followed by the no lessobvious three names for God: “Lord, God, Almighty.”The verse ends with the simple, direct expression,“God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity!”

In the second verse the change in subject from “oursong” to “the saints” signals the shift in the plane ofactivity from the human to the heavenly realm. Theretoo, however, the three-fold character of God appears,in the words “wert”, “art”, and “evermore shalt be.”These words not only recall the “Three Persons” of thelast line in verse one, but they also anticipate the tri-colon “in power, in love, and purity” that ends the nextverse. In the final verse the praise of God is extendedto include all creation, in “earth and sky and sea”. Therepetition, in the final verse, of lines one, three, andfour of the first verse completes the circle, thus endingthe song.

The simple progression of thought and therecurring phrases appeal especially to youngerchildren, for whom this hymn is a favourite. It was

dear also to the great poet Lord Tennyson, whorequested that it be sung at his funeral in WestminsterAbbey in 1892. In some denominations, such as theUnited Methodist Churches, “Holy, Holy, Holy” is sungbefore the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, while inothers it is prescribed as a morning hymn.

The tune was composed by John Dykes in 1861,though there has been some debate whether it wasauthored or reworked by him. Dykes composed aboutthree hundred hymn tunes, some of which rank amongthe best of the Victorian period.

Hymn 4Text: Reginald Heber, 1827Tune: John Dykes, 1861Commonly Performed: Trinity Sunday

264 • MAY 26, 2006

In the previous installment wethought about God as the Father ofJesus and discovered how Jesus isa revelation of the Father’s love. Inthis installment we want to thinkabout God the Father of thekingdom and discover how Jesuscame to proclaim the kingdom ofGod. In the gospel we hear Jesussaying, “The time has come. Thekingdom of God is near. Repentand believe the good news!”(Mark 1:15)

What is the kingdom?Ask the group to think of words

and images Jesus used to describethe kingdom of God. Point them tothe images listed on the handoutfrom Matthew 13. During thediscussion draw out the followingpoints:• The kingdom of heaven is both

a realm and a rule.• When Jesus says the kingdom of

heaven has come close, Hemeans that the power and thevalues of the kingdom ofheaven are now alreadybreaking forth into the present.

• The power and values of thekingdom manifest themselvesin the lives of human peoplewhen they submit to Jesus’ ruleand follow Him where He callsthem to go.

Citizens of the kingdomCitizens of the kingdom of

heaven are those whoacknowledge Jesus as king andsubmit to his rule in their lives.When they do, they begin toembody the values, power, andconcerns of the kingdom of heaven.A classic passage where Jesusgives us a profile of what citizensof the kingdom look like is in thebeatitudes of his Sermon on theMount. It has been called his“Citizen’s Charter.” Have someonein the group read Matthew 5:3-12.Give a brief explanation of eachbeatitude. Allow for questions anddiscussion.

The kingdom and the churchWhen Jesus was on earth He

brought the kingdom close to thepeople. In fact, He was theembodiment of the kingdom withhis Person and work. Now thatJesus has ascended into heaven,the church’s task is to continue themission and ministry of Jesus. Thismeans that the church’s task is tobring the kingdom close byembodying the values, concerns,and power of the kingdom ofheaven (see, for instance, LD 48).Have the group discuss how theirlocal congregation is doing this.The group will probably need some

help in getting into this exercise.Point out that the group canevaluate the life of thecongregation in the light of thewords and images that describethe kingdom as well as theCitizen’s Charter of the kingdom.Ask the group to present itsfindings under these headings:• Our congregation is close to the

kingdom when . . .• Our congregation is far from the

kingdom when . . .

The Holy Spirit and thekingdom of God

When Jesus commissioned hischurch to continue his mission andministry He breathed on them andgave them the Holy Spirit (John20:21-22). On the day of Pentecostthe Holy Spirit was poured out onthe church. This shows that Jesuscontinues his mission andministry through the church in thepower of the Holy Spirit. It is theHoly Spirit who makes alive thosewho are spiritually dead andliberates those who are enslavedto the devil, the world, and theirown sinful flesh. It is the HolySpirit who enables thecongregation to embody thevalues, lifestyle, and concerns ofthe kingdom and who enablesunbelievers to do the same. Pointout that the more the congregation

Lesson 3: God, The Father of the KingdomKnowing the FatherKnowing God:

Rev. Dick Moes is minister ofthe Surrey Covenant

Reformed Church (URC) inCloverdale, British Columbia.

dickmoes@shaw.ca

D.Moes

reformedevangelism.com

reformedevangelism.com

MAY 26, 2006 • 265

as a whole and the members of thecongregation are led andtransformed by the Holy Spirit, themore the congregation and itsmembers will come to know God,the Father of the kingdom.

Suggestions for prayerAsk the group to write out a

short three-line prayer ofthanksgiving for what they have

learned about God in the lessonsso far. The prayer should include:• one line about God’s creativity

explored in lesson one of this unit;• one line about God’s loving

character embodied by his Sonexplored in lesson two ofthis unit;

• one line about the in-breakingof God’s kingdom into thepresent explored in this lesson.

If people feel comfortable, havethem pray their three-line prayer ofthanksgiving. The facilitatorrounds off the prayer.

If you would like to view theoutline of this lesson, go towww.reformedevangelism.com andfollow the links. Next time, we planto introduce “God, the Holy Trinity.”Thanks for reading.

Rev. C. Bouwman is ministerof the Canadian Reformed

Church atYarrow,British Columbia

cbouwman@canrc.org

C. Bouwman

A Lesson in History:The Baptism of ’44 (Part 1 of 3)

It’s standard fair amongst us:God claims for Himself the childrenHe gives to believers. Thatstatement leaves no doubt aboutthe identity of your children andmine: inasmuch as we arebelievers, our children belong toGod, are his possessions. So ourchildren have a Father in heavenwho cares for them even in infancy,have a God who forgives theirchildish sins, a God who renewsthem. Even death cannot take themfrom their Father’s hands; if itshould happen that the Lord wouldtake one of our children out of thislife, we as parents would have noreason to doubt our children’sdestination. Yes, this is comfort.

There was a time not so longago, though, when precisely thiscomfort was denied to parents.Some sixty-five years ago theSecond World War was ravagingEurope, including The Netherlands

where so many of our parents andgrandparents then lived. As warsgo, our grandparents saw theirfamilies threatened by shrapneland sniper fire and bombs andfamine. Particularly the famineaffected the vulnerable, includingthe children, with the result thatour ancestors brought infants tothe baptism font in church only tobury numerous of them within ayear or two.1 That made thequestion very real to our parentsand grandparents: were thesechildren God’s children or not andhence saved or not?

Today we would say that ofcourse those children belong toGod; after all, God claims forHimself those children whom Hesovereignly gives to believers. Thething was, though, that in thedecades before the war broke outthere was quite some discussion in

the Dutch churches about theidentity of the children of believers.There were those who insisted thatchildren of believers belong toGod; when they die they go toheaven.2 Others were equallyinsistent that children of believersdo not all necessarily belong toGod, do not all necessarily go toheaven when they die.3 Theopposition came largely from thedisciples of Abraham Kuyper, whocontrasted covenant with election.

Internal and externalThe discussions came to a

head when the churches met atsynod. In 1943, just as the war wasmost difficult, the Synod ruled onthe place of children in thecovenant and stated that allchildren of believers were notnecessarily truly God’s children.That statement of the Synod putour grandparents in limbo; could

266 • MAY 26, 2006

they not believe that theiryoungsters, if they should die inthe war, would go to heaven? So itwas that our forbears had specificreason to weigh up carefully whatSynod said.

What was it that Synod said?The learned brethren at that synoddivided the covenant into twoparts, said at bottom that therewere two covenants. They spoke ofan internal covenant and anexternal covenant. What theymeant by these phrases was this:the covenant (God’s bond of lovewith sinners) could truly be madewith you; if that was the case thenyou were in the covenant, internal.It could also happen that thecovenant was not truly made withyou, that it only looked like the realthing; in that case you were out ofthe covenant, external.

Now, where did this distinctioncome from? It must be said firstthat throughout the centuries ofchurch history this distinction ofinternal and external covenant hadbeen made more often;4 thebrothers of Synod 1943 did not thinkthat they presented anything new.But then again, there isn’t anythingnew under the sun, not in heresieseither, and so one is bound to lookat Scripture: what has Godrevealed, what has God told hispeople to believe?

The brothers of that synod feltthat they had scriptural bases fortheir teaching. They read in theBible, for example, that God hadmade his covenant with Abrahamand his seed, including, therefore,both Jacob and Esau. They knewfurther from Scriptures that Jacoblater in life believed the gospeland went to heaven when he died,while Esau later in life did notbelieve the gospel and upondeath went to hell. And does Paulnot say in Romans 9 that “they arenot all Israel who are of Israel” (v6)? So the brothers at this synod

concluded that Esau was not trulyof the covenant. God had nevertruly made his covenant with thisgrandson of Abraham, neverreally established with him hisbond of love. True, Synod went onto say that while Jacob and Esauwere babies, toddlers, youngsters,

you could not notice that one wasnot really in the covenant whilethe other was. That didn’t becomeapparent until later in life, whenfaith was obviously present withJacob and absent with Esau. Well,they said, there you have it:internal covenant and externalcovenant, complete withscriptural grounds.

PresumptionThen the brothers of this synod

went a step further. For if you can’tknow until later in life whetheryour child belongs to the internalcovenant or to the externalcovenant, if you can’t really knowwhether your new-born baby trulybelongs to God or not, why in theworld should you bother withbaptism? The answer Synod gavewas this: you should assume thatyour new baby is truly a child ofGod; you should assume that yourbaby belongs to the internalcovenant, that God loves yourchild. Then they worked out awhole theory surroundingregeneration, about how you asparents should presume that Godhas already planted the seed offaith in your child’s heart so that infact your baby is alreadyregenerated and that seed of faith

will later in life grow into livingfaith so that your child actuallybelieves the gospel. And on thebasis of this assumption – theassumption that the seed of faith isalready in your child’s heart, theassumption that your child is aJacob and not an Esau, theassumption that your child belongsto God and not to Satan – on thebasis of those assumptions, saidSynod, you should bring your childto the baptism font to receive thesign and seal of the covenant. Thisteaching came to be known as“presumptive regeneration.”

Cold comfortBut think about it now: as

hunger lurked at the door of yourgrandparents’ house, and asshrapnel and sniper fire andbombs and the other horrors of warthreatened the home, what comfortdid the teachings of the churchleaders in Synod 1943 give? Asyour grandparents had to bury theinfant who fell victim to theravages of war, what comfort wasthere in the assumption that thislittle Johnny was in the internalcovenant, in the assumption thatthis little child belonged to Godand not to Satan? In assumptionsthere is no comfort.

Small wonder, then, that ourparents and grandparents had tolook into the Scriptures themselvesto see whether this teaching aspresented by Synod 1943 was infact true. And what did they find inScripture? The Lord willing, we’lllook at that next time.

1 See J. Kamphuis, Een EeuwigVerbond (Haarlem: Vijlbrief, 1984),p 95.2 Kamphuis (p 35ff) mentions J.C.Sikkel, S.G. deGraaf, A. Janse, and K.Schilder, who all insisted that thecongregation must be seen as acovenant people.3 Kamphuis (p 43ff)4 Kamphuis (p 21ff and p 99)

God claims for Himselfthose children whom Hesovereignly gives tobelievers

MAY 26, 2006 • 267

We have now come to the petition “Lead us not intotemptation but deliver us from the evil one.” Thewords used in the text are spoken by the Lord Jesus tohis disciples hours before He was led away by hisenemies. One might think that Jesus’ instructions tohis disciples could easily be done without anydifficulty. He simply asked them to stay awake andpray for Him. The temptation facing the disciples wasthat of denying Jesus (Matt 26:31-35) and their failureto share in Jesus’ suffering.

The weakness of the body is something that we,with the disciples, struggle with. That is why our LordJesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer. He loves us and wantsus to live our lives free of the temptation of this world.He wants us to pray every day: “And lead us not intotemptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Howoften do we pray these words without realizing howmuch it means to God to have us delivered fromtemptation?

He loves obedience to Him, but God also knowshow easily we can be tempted. The world with all itsdesires can easily lead us astray. It all looks soattractive. Our minds can easily drift to thinking ofgoing places we know we should not but feel temptedenough to go anyway. Every day our mind wandersfrom one thing to the next. Sometimes we are restless,bored, tired, and feel unstable. Our emotions are alsofull of sin. The devil works hard at making us feel thatwe do not belong to Christ. The comfort here isknowing that Christ rules supreme.

Our Saviour knew what He was talking aboutwhen He speaks about the spirit being willing but thebody weak. He knew and felt the temptations of whichHe spoke. His prayer to his Father shows that Hereally struggled to do the will of his Father. It was noteasy for Jesus to follow through on what was asked bythe Father. He prayed to his Father for the cup to be

removed from Him. He suffered on earth and wastempted as well. Hebrews 2:18 says, “Because HeHimself suffered when He was tempted, He is able tohelp those who are being tempted.” We know that Godis faithful. He tells us in his Word in 1 Corinthians10:13b, “He will not let you be tempted beyond whatyou can bear. But when you are tempted He will alsoprovide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”We have an amazing and loving God. He still carrieshis church today. He has given us the Holy Spirit tohelp us to be delivered from the evil one.

Our Father knows our weaknesses and thoughts aswell as our desire to fight against sin. He knows ourframe, that it is weak. It may seem like an endlessbattle to fight against sin every day, but God haspromised to help us. He helps us by giving us theLord’s Prayer. He gave us this prayer because Godwants to redeem his people from sin and lead theminto life everlasting.

We are farther along on the road today than thedisciples who first heard this petition. We may feeltired, despair may fill our hearts, and each one of usmight have a certain sin to contend with. Satan hashis ways to increase our temptations. Through allthis tempting of the devil (but also the world and ourown flesh) our spirit will learn to follow the leadinghand of the Holy Spirit if we pray for strength. Thenwe learn the truth of the “secret” whispered to Paulmany years ago: “My power is made perfect inweakness,” (2 Cor 12:9). Our secret is the treasure wehave in knowing about Christ’s work. He who onceshared our human nature with its weaknesses hasnow passed through the heavens and is sitting at theright hand of his Father. He is now living wherethere are no more temptations but only eternal rest.From heaven he reaches down to walk with us andcarry us through all our trials and temptations. We

Ray of SunshineRay of SunshineBy Mrs. Corinne Gelms and Mrs. Erna Nordeman

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. Thespirit is willing but the flesh is weak.”

Matthew 26:41

268 • MAY 26, 2006

must continue to focus on being renewed by the HolySpirit so that we may live lives of obedience to Him.Our covenant God has promised to help us! Until weare there with our Saviour let us continue to sing thewords of Hymn 27:1.

If God is on our side, against us shall be none.He did not spare His own, His well-beloved Son,But gave Him up for us that He might save us

truly.Will He with Him not give us all things free and

fully?Who then will yet accuse those whom He has

elected?‘Tis God who justifies in Christ, the Resurrected.

Hymn 27:1

Birthdays in June:

17 JOAN KOERSELMAN will be 49Box 1312, Coaldale, AB T0K 0L0

30 BEVERLY BREUKEMAN will be 442225-19th Street, Coaldale, AB T1M 1G4

Congratulations to you both as you celebrateanother new year to your life. May you have anenjoyable day together with family and friends. Mayour heavenly Father be with you and grant you bothgood health and much happiness as you continue inhis service.

Till next time,

Mrs. C. Gelms and Mrs. E. Nordeman548 Kemp Road East, RR 2Beamsville, ON LOR 1B2

905-563-0380

MAY 26, 2006 • 269

The Lord continues to bless ourschools and our communities invarious ways. This is evident inexpanding facilities and programsfor some schools and also in themaintenance and development ofand the enthusiastic support forwhat we have received. At thesame time, we also notechallenges relating to the nature ofour schools. One role that is beingchallenged in our schools andcommunities is that of gatekeeper:who and what determines whatgoes out and comes in; who andwhat determines how strongly aninfluence will be embraced orresisted?

Maranatha Elementary, Fergus(195 students) anticipates ongoinggrowth and double grades in thenear future. The students wereinvolved in a number of communityactivities. They accumulated 140containers of peanut butter for theFergus Pantry, helped the Lions’club with road clean-up, laid awreath at the Fergus Cenotaph,and continue to sponsor a child ina developing country. In addition,together with students of EmanuelHigh School at Fergus, they raised$15,111.32 in a walk/bike-a-thon fortextbook purchases. As the highschool has recently expanded toinclude grade 11 again, such fundsare gratefully applied.

Our schools are increasinglyinvolved in activities that raisemoney for causes that go beyond

our own community. For instance,several schools participated in theTerry Fox Run on September 16,2005: Covenant (Neerlandia) raised$2389.65; Cornerstone (Lynden),Credo Christian (Langley), Williamof Orange (Surrey), and JohnCalvin (Yarrow) raised some$13,000; and Covenant(Flamborough) raised over $5000.

In addition, Credo Christian Highstudents raised over $4000 forCRWRF projects in Mali. It iswonderful when our students andcommunities can extend theblessings the Lord gives us toothers and learn effective ways todo so. The value of these effortsgoes well beyond the moneyraised. At the same time, there isan occasional disconcertingrumour about some people in ourcommunities who share in but notof or with the Lord’s blessings evenwithin the communion of saints. Ifwe are extending efforts to helpothers outside but in the processlose some inside, what are wedoing wrong?

Cornerstone, Lynden (108students) is having a discussiongroup on Foundations of ReformedEducation, a distance-educationprogram from Covenant CanadianReformed Teacher’s College. Theschool also has a Running Club;the goal is to accumulate enoughmiles to make it across the country.The latest update had them inPierre, South Dakota, with visits toNew York, Savannah, and LosAngeles in the planning.

The Credo Christian HighSchool Foundation was founded in2004 as a charity to supportChristian education at CCHS. Thisfoundation seeks to improveprovisions for CCHS students thatfall outside the school’s operatingbudget and invites donations forthat purpose. To date it hasfinancially supported varioussports programs and passed onother donations in the form ofvehicles, equipment, supplies, andbooks. The school’s principalmuses on the “family dinner hourdeficit” and its contribution tochildhood obesity, teen substanceabuse, poor academicperformance, and increasedhousehold stress:

Do we have difficulty gettingtogether for family meals anddo we presume that what wasgiven in the past is also thenorm today? The Reformedcommunity has always placed ahigh premium on connecting at

Education MattersKeith Sikkema

PeregrineSurvey

Mr. Keith Sikkema is a grade8 teacher and vice-principalat John Calvin School in

Smithville, Ontarioksikkema@istop.com

It is wonderful when ourstudents and communitiescan extend the blessingsthe Lord gives us to others

270 • MAY 26, 2006

family meal times. It has been agood time to share the joys andchallenges of the day as family.More importantly, it has alsobeen the anchor of our familydevotion time. . . In thebusyness of life, it is my prayerthat we as Reformed communityplace a high premium on ourfamily time, establishing andmaintaining traditions thatfirmly anchor us in relationshipwith the King of Kings.

While Carman’s board hadproposed to lower the quorumrequired to make decisions atmembership meetings, the proposaldid not pass. Whether it is about aquorum or another membershipdecision, the chairman’s commentsare noteworthy: When themembership makes a decision,all the members of the societyshould respect that decision andtake responsibility for thatdecision. Volunteers in the Carmanschool will now be asked to sign aconfidentiality agreement similarto what the teachers sign.Without a doubt, there is anincredible amount of personalinformation in a school that shouldbe kept confidential, and anagreement as meant here canprevent difficulties.

Hamilton’s Timothy has finishedrenovating and moving into itsnew facilities. The joint effort ofmany volunteers caused them to“experience a feeling that waswonderful after working shoulderto shoulder with a fellowbrother/sister. That feeling canonly be described as thecommunion of saints. . . .” Timothywelcomed many to its open houseon January 6: “Our new facilitycontinues to get rave reviews from

our neighbours. Many came out [forthe open house], expressing theirappreciation for the improvementof the grounds and the politenessof the children.” Congratulations,and may the Lord continue to blessyour growing school!

Our schools and ourcommunities develop over time.The school’s operation, its scope,and its outward projection arealways in flux due to internalneeds or developments andexternal forces. One instance inwhich our schools are affectedfrom beyond our community wouldbe when boards receive requestsfor admission of non CanRC/URCchildren. As our schools areintended for children from our owncommunities in the first place, andat least in part as a response tobaptismal vows, it is importantthat they maintain a character inwhich this is safeguarded.

Yet, there are situations in whichadmission of children from otherfamilies can be and has beenjustified in a process that involvesa thorough discussion with theschool board. One question thatarises in that context is how oneshould calculate the cost of tuitionfor students from outside thiscommunity. One school societycalculates it by dividing the totalannual school expenses by thenumber of families that sendchildren to the school. Considerthat families from outside theCanRC/URC circle often do not

have the cloak of a supportivecovenant community that helps uskeep tuition down. At the sametime, voices will be heard that oneshould not raise barriers of extra-high tuition for those who are notCanadian or United Reformed.

We have no choice but to dealwith border-line and gate-keepingissues. What defines thiscommunity? What defines thisschool? What foundations makeeducation “Reformed”? How shouldone view a decision made at themembership meeting? What kindsof families may send theirchildren? Who or what guards ourgates and how is this or should thisbe done? Do we leave it for some,or is it an issue for us all? In theend, of course, we would notmerely seek the praise andapproval of men, but of God.

The Education Matters column issponsored by the CanadianReformed Teachers' AssociationEast. Anyone wishing to respond toan article written or willing towrite an article is kindly askedto send materials to Clarionor to Otto Bouwmanobouwman@cornerstoneschool.us

What foundations makeeducation “Reformed”?

Church NewsChurch NewsCalled by the GereformeerdeKerk (NieuwVrijgemaakt) ofBerkel en Rodenrijs/Bergschenhoek, the Netherlands:

Rev. J.Huijgen

of Burlington-Waterdown,Ontario.

Called by the church ofAldergrove, British Columbia:

Rev. J. Folkerts

ofWinnipeg,MB (set aside for aterm of mission work for MERFby the Providence UnitedReformed Church).

Press Release of ClassisNorthern Ontario, March 24,2006

Rev. C. Vermeulen welcomedthe brothers and invited all to singPsalm 19:3, 4 and read Proverbs8:1-21. In prayer he asked God togrant the brothers such wisdom asthis passage of Scripture describes.

As the credentials from thechurches were all in order, Classiscould be constituted and theofficers were appointed: Rev. P.Feenstra as chairman, Rev. P.Aasman as vice-chairman, Rev.Vermeulen as clerk. An agendawas adopted.

The chairman observed that allthe vacancies in our classis havebeen filled with the acceptance ofthe call by the church of Bramptonto Rev. M.H. Van Luik, the church ofFergus South to Rev. D.G.J. Agema,and the church of Orangeville toRev. E. Kampen. Rev. Vermeulenhad been called by the churches ofTaber, Alberta and Houston, BritishColombia, and Rev. P. Aasman tothe church of Taber, Alberta, butthese calls were declined. Rev. J.VanWoudenberg had received acall to the church of WilloughbyHeights. The churches in Fergusand the church of Brampton hadcelebrated significantanniversaries. Prof. Ohmann, pastprofessor of Old Testament studiesin the Theological College inHamilton, had been called home bythe Lord.

The books of the Fund for theNeedy Churches were reported tobe in good order.

The brothers testified that theministry of the office-bearers isbeing continued. One of thechurches requested the assistanceof Classis to deal with the decisionof a major assembly. Four churchesasked for advice with respect to

discipline for members who weredelinquent in doctrine and conduct.

Classis acknowledged receiptof an invitation to the fiftiethanniversary celebration of thechurches in Fergus and also theregret of the Chairman of theInterfaith Committee of theReformed Churches in Quebec thatthey were unable to send anobserver to this classis.

The church of Fergus North wasappointed to convene the nextclassis on June 23, 2006 and wasrequested to extend invitations forobservers from the UnitedReformed Churches and theReformed Churches in Quebec.

Question period was held.Censure (Church Order art. 34) wasnot needed. The Acts of Classiswere adopted. The press releasewas approved for publication. Thechairman requested the brothersto sing Psalm 27:1 and led in prayerof thanksgiving. Classis wasthen closed.

Press Release of ClassisPacific East, March 30, 2006

On behalf of the conveningchurch of Vernon, Rev. J. Moeskercalled the meeting to order at 9 a.m.sharp. After leading in prayer, heread Matthew 20:20-28 and invitedthose in attendance to sing Hymn64:1, 2. He mentioned the followingmatters of note: Rev. M.H. Van Luikhas accepted a call to the church ofBrampton. His work in this classisover many years was rememberedwith thankfulness. The Lord tookProf. Ohmann to Himself in glory.His work at the College over thespan of many years wasappreciated greatly. Rev. C. VanSponsen’s presence as guest atClassis was acknowledged.

The delegates from the churchof Lynden checked the credentials.

All was found to be in good order.The church of Chilliwackmentioned that their minister wason sabbatical and could thereforenot be in attendance. None of thechurches had given an instructionto her delegates.

Classis was constituted.According to the decision ofprevious classis, Rev. W. Wielengawas appointed to chair, Rev. C.Bouwman received the position ofvice chairman, and Rev. R.Schouten was instructed to carryout the duties of the clerk.

Rev. Wielenga as chairmanthanked the convening church forthe preparations made for thisclassis. The agenda as proposed bythe convening church was adopted.

As first item of the agenda,Classis considered five appealsand gave appellants its answers.

The church of Chilliwackrequested Classis to grant Rev. VanLuik honourable release from hiswork in classis due to hisaccepting a call to the church ofBrampton. Classis granted thisrelease, effective August 13, 2006. Acertificate of release was preparedand signed and will be given toRev. Van Luik.

Classis received a report fromClassis Treasurer covering theyear 2005. The report was notedwith gratitude and the treasurerwas thanked for his work inrelation to the past year.

As the church for the inspectionof the archives was remiss indischarging a duty, this church wasinstructed to bring her report to thenext classis.

Church visitation reports wereheard concerning the churches ofAbbotsford, Aldergrove, andChilliwack. These reports werereceived with gratitude.

The questions required by Art.44 CO received the attention of the

Press Releases

MAY 26, 2006 • 271

272 • MAY 26, 2006

meeting. All churches answered ina satisfactory manner.

The church of Yarrow wasappointed as convening church forthe next classis. Suggested date isJune 13, with September 14 asalternate date. Classis suggestedthe following officers: chairmanRev. Bouwman, vice chairman Rev.Schouten, and clerk Rev. Moesker.

Various brothers wereappointed to fulfill variousfunctions within the classis.

Delegates to Classis receivedan opportunity for Question Periodand sufficient answers were givento the questions asked.

In relation to Article 34 CO theChairman ruled that no censurewas required. He expressedgratitude that the meeting couldconduct its work in good harmony.

The Acts of Classis were readand adopted, as was also thePress Release.

The chairman requested thebrothers to join in singing Hymn64:3, 4. He then led in prayer ofthanksgiving and committed thechurches of the classis to the careof the Lord our God.

On behalf of classis,C. Bouwman, vice chairman e.t.

Press Release of ClassisPacific West, March 28, 2006

On behalf of the conveningchurch at Willoughby Heights,Rev. E. Kampen opens by askingeveryone to sing Psalm 29:1, 2, 3. Hethen reads Mark 10:32-45 and leadsin prayer. All the delegates arewelcomed and a special welcomeis extended to four fraternaldelegates from the OPC, onefraternal delegate from the URC,and Rev. C. Macleod who hasaccepted a call to the church atSmithers for missionary workamong the native people of NW

British Columbia. Rev. Kampenalso takes a few moments to notevarious matters of memorabilia.

The delegates from SurreyMaranatha examine thecredentials. Everything is in orderand all the primi delegates arepresent. There are instructions onthe credentials from Cloverdaleand Surrey. Classis is declaredconstituted. The executive is asfollows: chairman – Rev. J.M. VanSpronsen, clerk – Rev. T. Lodder,vice-chairman – Rev. J. Van Vliet.The agenda is adopted after afew alterations.

The necessary documents arepresent for approbation of the callto Rev. Macleod. Classis proceedsto the colloquium (Art. 5B2 CO), ledby Rev. J. Visscher (doctrine) andRev. Kampen (church polity). Inclosed session it is decided thatRev. Macleod’s colloquium issatisfactory. Furthermore, thedocuments are perused and all isin order. Therefore, Classisdecides to approbate the call. Inopen session Rev. Macleod signsthe subscription form. Psalm 134 issung and intercessory prayer isbrought before the Lord for himand his family. His installationwill take place, DV, on April 23,2006 in Smithers, BC. Classisbreaks for lunch.

Classis begins again with thesinging of Hymn 29:1. Revs. DavidKlein and Robert Van Kooten ofthe OPC address the assembly,referring to upcoming matters attheir General Assembly as well asthe Lord’s blessing experienced inthe growth of OP congregations inthe Seattle area. Rev. WilliamVanderwoerd of the URCNA alsoaddressed the assembly.Appropriate words of responseare spoken.

The church at Smithersproposes the following addition to

Art. 61 CO: “This same care andcaution must be exercised whenadministering Lord’s Supper toshut-ins.” Classis decides to denythis overture on the ground thatArt. 61 CO is not the appropriatearticle to address this issue since itdeals with admission to rather thanadministration of the sacrament.

Upon request of the church atWilloughby-Heights, Classisdecides to grant Rev. Kampen anhonourable release as of August 1,2006, as he has accepted the callextended to him from the church atOrangeville, ON. Rev. Van Vliet ofthe church at Surrey Maranatha isappointed as counsellor. Thechurch at Willoughby-Heights willreceive classical pulpit supply fortwo services each month as ofAugust 2006.

Rev. Kampen is appointed asdelegate to the farewell eveningfor Rev. E. Venema, missionaryto Brazil.

Reports: Treasurer –The statement of receipts anddisbursements is perused andreceived with thankfulness. Theper km reimbursement is set at$0.40. The church at Cloverdalesubmits an audit of the treasurer’sbooks. All is in order. The church atHouston submits a letterconcerning the inspection of theclassical archives in Smithers. Allis in order. The church visitorsreport on a visit to the church atWilloughby-Heights.

The chairman asks thedelegates the questions from Art.44 and the delegates answer inturn. Advice is given to one church.

Appointments: Next classis –Convening church: Cloverdale;place: Cloverdale; date: June 13,2006 (or September 26, 2006).Suggested officers: Rev. Van Vliet,chairman, Rev. Lodder, vice-chairman, Rev. W. Bredenhof, clerk.

MAY 26, 2006 • 273

Examinations – Organizingdeputies, Revs. Van Vliet andVisscher; OT, Rev. Van Spronsen;NT, Rev. Lodder; Doctrine andcreeds, Rev. Van Vliet; Knowledgeof Scripture, Rev. Van Spronsen;Church history, Rev. Visscher;Church polity, Rev. Bredenhof;Ethics, Rev. Van Vliet; Diaconiology,Rev. Visscher. Church visitors –Revs. Visscher (convener), VanVliet, and Lodder (alternate).Church for taking care of thearchives – Smithers. Church toinspect the archives – Houston.

Treasurer – br. R.H. Mulder, #2086247-121 St., Surrey, BC V3X 3J2.Committee for Financial Aid toStudents for the Ministry – brs. R.H.Mulder, M. Van Driel, J. Winkel(convener). Committee forFinancial Aid to Needy Churches –brs. H. Leyenhorst, P. Vandergugten(convener), R. Van Oene. Deputy forpreaching arrangements in vacantchurches – Rev. Lodder. Deputy forcoordinating ecclesiasticalcontacts – Rev. Visscher.

Personal question period isused by a few brothers. In

particular, Rev. Kampen speaks afew words of reminiscing andfarewell. Rev. Visscher responds,wishing him and his family theLord’s blessing in the church atOrangeville. The chairman judgesthat censure ad Art. 34 is notneeded. The acts of Classis areread and adopted. The pressrelease is approved. In closing thechairman reads John 3:1-21. Wesing Hymn 40:1, 2. The chairmanleads in prayer. Classis is closed.

J. Van Vliet(Vice-chairman at that time)

Letter to the EditorRe: How are We Doing? The Canadian ReformedChurches Today

Like Ebbel Kampen of Vernon B.C. I also read thearticle of Dr. F.G. Oosterhoff in the January 20 issueof Clarion. This was a reprint of a speech held by Dr.Oosterhoff in Amsterdam in 2004.

Unlike Ebbel Kampen, I had no problem with thecontents of this speech. After all, Dr. Oosterhoff is aqualified historian and is dependent upon thecorrect information from others. She explained thisin the footnotes. Some of the data was supplied byRev. Eric Kampen. Her submission dealt with“Canadian Reformed” church history only. To me,there was nothing missing. Anyone can go to theStatistics Canada website to find whatever there isabout other denominations. We are not listed therebecause of our “low” numbers in membership.

What struck me is that Br. Kampen listedprimarily mainline churches. But these have lostmembers for years and decades. Such is notnecessarily the case, however, with Bible-believingchurches. As well-known examples I could mention

Reformed churches inNew York, led by menlike Steve Schlissel andTim Keller, where thereis much growth indeed.I should not besurprised if some trulyorthodox Lutheran andPresbyterian churches(and these exist!) are ina similar situation, although I have not tried toverify this. Br. Kampen did mention the ChristianReformed Church. But isn’t the decline inmembership there in large part to be explained withthe recent secession of United Reformed, OrthodoxChristian Reformed, etc.? What I am trying to say isthat we must not compare apples with oranges – theBible-believing CanRC, for example, with liberalchurches like the United, but with orthodox ones.

I agree with Br. Kampen that the article as awhole raises legitimate concerns, but don’t see thatthe opening figures give a wrong impression. I dohope that we will give serious attention to theconcerns the article raises.

Arie J. Hordyk

Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor should be written in a brotherly fashion in order to be considered for publication.Submissions need to be less than one page in length.

274 • MAY 26, 2006

Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us and we are his.Psalm 100:3

With thankfulness to the Lord we announce the safe arrival of ourdaughter

ANNA JACOBA VANDENBEUKELANNA JACOBA VANDENBEUKELBorn April 21, 2006

Alvar and Laura VandenbeukelA little sister for Esther and Caleb

A grandchild for Hans and Mary Boks andKeith and Trudy Vandenbeukel

61 East 14th Street, Hamilton, ON L9A 4B4

For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the worksof your hands. Psalm 92:4

We announce with great thankfulness the birth of our daughterand sister

DANA CHANTELLEDANA CHANTELLEBorn on April 26, 2006

Praise be to God for entrusting this covenant child into our care.Ron and Jeanette Werkman

Adam, Erin, Kelsey, and Mallory12th grandchild for Jake and Irene Werkman

13th grandchild for Gus and Freddie Veenendaal51 Brewster Bay, Winnipeg, MB R2C 2X2

rjwerkman@shaw.ca

Sing to the LORD a new song for He has done marvelous things.Psalm 98:1

We praise our Heavenly God and Father for the marvelous blessingHe has given our family with the birth of a daughter and sister,

LILIA CATHARINALILIA CATHARINABorn May 3, 2006 to James and Rachel KingmaA sister for Lucas James and Elisabeth NaomiLilia is the 5th grandchild for William and

Elisabeth Dykema and Lloyd and Fenny Kingma6900 Rainham Road, RR #9, Dunville, ON N1A 2W8

The LORD has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.Psalm 126:3

We thank and praise the Lord for the beautiful gift of Hiscovenant son

TAVIAN JOHN-MARCTAVIAN JOHN-MARCBorn March 18, 2006 to

Andrew and Sherri de JagerExcited sister Sierra

33rd grandchild for John and Tini de Jager3rd grandchild for Harry and Irene Malda

1280 Centre Road RR #2, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7

Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name,you are mine. Isaiah 43:1b

With thankfulness to our Heavenly Father, who has entrusted uswith another covenant child and once again made all things well,

we announce the birth of

JORDAN DANIELJORDAN DANIELBorn April 18, 2006

A brother for Matthew, Aron, Joel, Ashley and DavidEd and Marge Ludwig (nee Kruyswijk)

7057 Concession 4, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0

…since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying foryou and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through

all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in orderthat you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in

every way…. Colossians 1:9-10God is great! He has blessed us with the safe arrival of

CHLOE ELISABETHCHLOE ELISABETHBorn on April 18, 2006 at 1:15 am

Thankful parents: Harvey and Elisa PelleboerFirst time grandparents: Harry and Jennie Pelleboer

Aubrey and Jane Vandergaag9091 Line Road, Lynden, WA 98264

harvandlisa@hotmail.com

With much joy and thankfulness to the Lord, Andy and Jan Meintsand Henry and Caroline Vandermooren wish to announce the

marriage of their children

TANYA MICHELLETANYA MICHELLE

andand

TREVOR LINDSEYTREVOR LINDSEYThey exchanged vows of promise and love on February 3, 2006

at the Houston Canadian Reformed Church.We thank the Lord for allowing them to pledge their lives to one

another. We wish them the Lord’s continued guidance andblessing as they walk as one in Him.

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.Henry and Judy Heyink, together with Abe and Linda Roza joyfully

announce the marriage of our children

AMY JUDITHAMY JUDITH

andand

ABRAHAM CORNELISABRAHAM CORNELISThey will exchange their vows, D.V. on June 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

Eben Ezer Canadian Reformed Church, Chatham Ontario.Dr. G. Nederveen officiating.

129 Charlotte Street, Hamilton, ON L8K 4V3

� �

� �

� �

� �

� �

WWEDDINGSEDDINGS

Advertisements:Advertisements:Announcements of Weddings, Anniversaries (with Open House)should be submitted six weeks in advance.

CLARION ADVERTISEMENTS

BBIRTHSIRTHS

MAY 26, 2006 • 275

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4With thankfulness and joy, Rev. and Mrs. A.J. Pol announce the

marriage of their daughter

ESTHER ANNESTHER ANN

toto

HENRY JAMESHENRY JAMESson of Rev. and Mrs. F.E. Folkerts.

The ceremony will take place, D.V. on Tuesday, July 4, 2006at 11:00 A.M. in the Carman West Canadian Reformed Church.

Rev. A.J. Pol and Rev. F.E. Folkerts officiating.Box 2090, Carman, MB R0G 0J0

1981 ~ June 19 ~ 2006Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you establishedthe earth, and it endures.

Psalm 119:89, 90With thankfulness to our heavenly Father for His faithfulness and

love, we joyfully announce the 25th Wedding Anniversaryof our dear parents

GERRYGERRY andand MARRY VAN DIJK (MARRY VAN DIJK (nee Tiggelaarnee Tiggelaar))May the Lord continue to keep you in His care and bless you

in the years to come!Tyson and Tera,

Linnet, Marla, Jolene, Shelley, Garret, Darcie, MyronAddress: Box 823, Carman, MB R0G 0J0

1981 ~ July 3 ~ 2006Psalm 33:20-22

With thankfulness to our heavenly Father, who has shown Hisunfailing love to our parents

ANDREWANDREW andand INGE POLINGE POL (nee Roos)(nee Roos)we joyfully announce their 25th Wedding Anniversary and pray

for His ongoing blessings on their life together.Carman, MB: Abel

Esther and JamesLydiaHannahDavidDanielRebekahMiriamBox 2090, Carman, MB R0G 0J0

AANNIVERSARIESNNIVERSARIES

Thank youThank youWith thankfulness to our heavenly Father who has given us 45years together, we would like to thank everyone who gave ustheir best wishes on our recent Wedding Anniversary throughcards, phone calls and personal congratulations. Proverbs 3:6

Adrian and Ietie KosterThamesville, ON

Showers of Blessing. . .In thankfulness, we, and our children

praise the Lord for his exceeding goodness. . .* * *

with the birth of our new grandchildren:SIERRA PAGE EDESIERRA PAGE EDE – November 22, 2005

to Doug and WendyKAYLEE HANNAH SCHOUTENKAYLEE HANNAH SCHOUTEN – October 22, 2005

to Joey and BeckyBRAYDEN RICHARD HOVIUSBRAYDEN RICHARD HOVIUS – December 22, 2005

to Richard and BrendaASHER JOHNATHAN HOVIUSASHER JOHNATHAN HOVIUS – December 27, 2005

to Garry and GinaMARKUS JERRIT HOVIUSMARKUS JERRIT HOVIUS –March 25, 2006

to Jacob and Grace* * *in the joyous occasion of our

30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARYthe Lord willingJune 4, 2006

GARRYGARRY andand RITA HOVIUSRITA HOVIUSDoug and Wendy Ede, Rachelle, Alyssa, Sierra – Smithers, BCJoey and Becky Schouten, Brandon, Kaylee – Calgary, ABRichard and Brenda Hovius, Taylor, Brayden – Calgary, AB

Garry and Gina Hovius, Asher – Aldgergrove, BCJacob and Grace Hovius, Aaron, Markus – Chilliwack, BC

Steve and Sarah Vanoene – Chilliwack, BCMike and Missie – Yarrow, BC

* * *and in the celebration of the exchange of

WEDDING VOWSthe Lord willingAugust 11, 2006

MELISSA JOY HOVIUSMELISSA JOY HOVIUS toto MIKE TIMMERMANMIKE TIMMERMANRejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice.Let our moderation be made known unto all men.

The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing but in everythingin prayer and supplication with thanksgivinglet your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians 4:4-5

TTEACHINGEACHING PPOSITIONSOSITIONS

Due to upcoming vacancies, the Canadian Reformed SchoolSociety of Edmonton, operating Immanuel Christian Schoolinvites applications for the following positions for the

2006-2007 school year.A HALF-TIME KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

and/orA FULL-TIME GRADE ONE TEACHER

A University Degree is a requirement for either position.For further information please contact the Principal

Mr. R. Van DelftPhone: (780) 444-6443 (school); (780) 458-0433 (home)

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

Parkland Immanuel Christian Schoolc/o Personnel Committee

21304 35 Avenue, NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6M 2P6

� �

276 • MAY 26, 2006

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 schoolpopulation of approximately 115 students; currently in

grades 9 to 11 we have 88 students.Staffing is required in most subject areas; the board also

offers an innovative compensation package.If interested in a possible position in our expanding high

school (with attached elementary school), please contact oneof 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 Board of Dufferin Christian School seeks applications forthe following:

SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANTFull or part-time positions are available.

Duties include:• working one-on-one with a special needs student

• implementing a learning program based on the goals setout in an Individualized Education Plan

• attend various team meetings and consultations.Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information, contactMr. Rob vanSpronsen – Principal

(204) 745-2278, dcsprincipal@mts.net

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 days thanmost schools. For more information, please contact the principal:

Mr. H. VanDeldenPhone 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

TheCovenantof Love

Exploring ourRelationship with God

by Clarence Stam

The Covenant of Love discusses the importance and meaning of thecovenant which the Lord has made with mankind. The main purpose ofthis book is to show from the Bible that this covenant is not a sterilecontract between two parties, but a living relationship between God and hispeople. The only motive for this covenant is God’s love and the only sourceof this covenant is God’s grace. This love and grace have been amplyshown in Jesus Christ, the great Mediator of the covenant.

It is the calling of all people to respond to this covenant of love manifestin Jesus Christ. From our side the covenant must be also a vibrantrelationship in which we joyfully and faithfully serve the Lord for hisblessings given us in our Saviour.

Soft cover, 208 pages Can. $12.00 . . . . U.S. $ 10.00

ISBN 0-88756-076-8

ORDER FROMYOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

FOR THE 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEARThe Canadian Reformed School Society of Flamborough, Inc.operating Covenant Christian School has an opening for an:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTwho will be responsible for working with a Special Needschild who will be entering Grade 3 in September, D.V.

Qualified persons are asked to send their letter of applicationand résumé to the address below.

For further information, please contact the principalMr. G. Hofsink

(905) 689-3191 – school; (905) 383-6782 – homeApplications and résumés may be sent to or faxed to:

Covenant Christian School497 Millgrove Sideroad, PO Box 2, Millgrove, ON L0R 1V0

Fax: (905) 689-0191Email: covenant@on.aibn.com

MAY 26, 2006 • 277

TheSpiritand the

Brideby Clarence Stam

In this book Clarence Stam discusses manyBible passages that speak about the Person and the work of theHoly Spirit. It is specifically his purpose to show that the HolySpirit perfects and completes the work of salvation in JesusChrist. The Holy Spirit came to dwell in and with the church ofChrist, his holy bride, to prepare her for the great marriage feastof the Lamb. It is through this Spirit that the bride prays,“Maranatha, come Lord Jesus.”

Soft cover, 236 pages Can. $12.75 . . . . U.S. $10.00

ISBN 0-88756-083-0

ORDER FROMYOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

TinkeringwithCreation?The Promise and Perils ofGenetic Engineering

Edited by Cornelis Van Dam

The possibilities of human ingenuity and scientific advances seem to belimitless in our day. Plants are genetically modified to produce food thatmeets predetermined criteria. Basic building blocks of life are beingmanipulated for healing diseases and improving health. However, thesame basic techniques are used to produce cloned animals and there ismuch talk about doing the same with humans. Such scientific activitiesraise many questions.

Soft Cover, 112 pages . . . . . . Can. $ 8.25 . . .U.S. $ 6.75

ISBN 0-88756-082-2

ORDER FROM YOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

BURLINGTON REFORMED STUDY CENTRE

TIN

KE

RIN

GW

ITH

CR

EA

TIO

N?

The

Prom

iseand

Perilsof

Genetic

Engineering

PR

EM

IER

The Promise and Perils ofGenetic Engineering.

The Promise and Perils ofGenetic Engineering.

TreasuresNew and OldExploring theRiches of Scripture

by Jack De Jong

Dr. De Jong’s passion was to search the Scripturesand to bring its treasures new and old to the attention of God’speople. With his insights into God’s Word he was able to encourage,instruct, and comfort many when his meditations were firstpublished in Clarion. His work retains its value and can be used forpersonal Bible study and devotions as well as for group study intoGod’s Word.

Soft cover, 292 pages . . . . Can. $13.00 . . . U.S. $11.00

ISBN 0-88756-085-7

ORDER FROM YOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

LivingUnder

The SunBy Clarence Stam

In this book Clarence Stam discusses the meaning of the bookEcclesiastes. This bible book is difficult to understand but it has avery plain message: because of sin all of life is meaninglesswithout Jesus Christ. In his Son God gives direction to our livesand leads us by his Holy Spirit to rejoice in his work of salvation inanticipation of a new and better world.

Soft cover, 120 pages . . . . Can. $10.00 . . . . U.S. $ 8.25

ISBN 0-88756-086-5

ORDER FROM YOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

278 • MAY 26, 2006

WORK & LeisureEdited by Cornelis Van DamandKristen Kottelenberg Alkema

What actually is working? How would youdefine it? The answer seems elusive in anage when the cell phone makes it possibleto strike a deal on the beach and when theever present laptop computer makes staying in touchwith business partners easy even when away from the office. Work invadesour time at home and activities more likely associated with the home areentering places of work.

What defines leisure time? What is a responsible Christian approach tousing opportunities for leisure? Is God’s idea of rest the same as that ofthe culture in which we live?

Soft cover, 75 pages . . . . . . . .Can. $ 8.00

. . . . . . . . U.S. $ 6.75

ISBN 0-88756-087-3

ORDER FROMYOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

Divorce

Remarriageby C. Van Dam

Divorce and remarriage are not pleasanttopics. The beautiful institution ofmarriage is under siege in our day. Theresult is that also in Reformed circles the subjectneeds to be discussed more and more.

The questions that come up raise sensitive and emotional issues. Onlythe Lord can show us the way. This publication is a look at whatScripture says on the topic.

Highly recommended for office bearers and also very useful as a guidefor Bible discussion groups.

Soft cover, 69 pages . . . . . . . .Can. $ 6.50

. . . . . . . . U.S. $ 5.00

ISBN 0-88756-064-4

ORDER FROM YOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

Marriageand the Family

edited by J. Mulder

Among the flood of books on thesetopics there is very little written froma Reformed perspective. Thesechapters give direction in accordancewith Holy Scripture. Thus it wants to promote a returnto Biblical values and norms.

Each chapter is followed by many practical questions raisedfrom the floor and the answers given by qualified speakers.The style of the spoken word has been retained as much aspossible. This enhances the liveliness and readability of thematerial.

Soft cover, 180 pages . . . . . . . .Can. $ 9.00

. . . . . . . . U.S. $ 7.50

ISBN 0-88756-065-2

ORDER FROM YOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

The Liberation:Causes andConsequences

Edited byCornelis Van Dam

Why commemorate a church struggle that happened overfifty years ago in churches in the Netherlands?The Canadian Reformed Churches are heirs of the ecclesiasticalliberation of 1944. This book will greatly help both those withinand outside the Canadian Reformed Churches to understandthese churches.

Soft cover, 168 pages . . . . . . . .Can. $ 8.25

. . . . . . . . U.S. $ 7.00

ISBN 0-88756-058-X

ORDER FROM YOUR FAVOURITE BOOKSTORE OR FROM

PREMIER PUBLISHINGOne Beghin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X5

The Liberation:Causes andConsequences

The struggle in the Reformed Churchesin The Netherlands in the 1940s

Edited by Cornelis Van Dam

BURLINGTON REFORMED STUDY CENTRE

Work and Leisure in theLife of a Christian

Work and Leisure in theLife of a Christian

edited by

Johannes Mulder

BURLINGTON REFORMED STUDY CENTRE

speeches and discussionson Christian Marriage and the Family

Marriageand the Family

Marriageand the Family

MAY 26, 2006 • 279

Covenant CanadianReformed Teachers College

Hamilton, Ontario

ADMISSIONS SEPTEMBER 2006The Board of Covenant College invites applications fromprospective students for the 2006-2007 academic year.

The College offers teacher training programs to preparecandidates for teaching positions in the K-Grade 10 range.

Admission Requirements:For the 1-year Diploma of Education Program:

a suitable university degreeFor the 3-year Diploma of Teaching Program:

a grade 12 diploma with university equivalence.

Prospective candidates are invited to contact the College for moreinformation and/or to obtain an enrolment package.Those whoplan to seek admission in the year 2007 are also encouraged tocontact the College as soon as possible.

Visit our website: www.covenantteacherscollege.com

Covenant Canadian Reformed Teachers CollegeLocation: 410 Crerar Drive, Hamilton, OntarioTelephone: 905-385-0634 Fax: 905-385-8409E-mail: covenant@covenantteacherscollege.comPostal: 1576 Upper James Street, P.O. Box 30026

Hamilton, ON L9B 1K0

...tell the next generation...Psalm 78:4

Bus: (519) 843-5400Fax: (519) 843-2810Cell: (519) 993-1780

Royal LePage RCR162 St. Andrew Street EastFergus, Ontario N1M 1R9

“Serving Fergus, Elora, Guelph andsurrounding area

Eric VanGrootheestSalesRepresentative

email: ericvg82@hotmail.comVisit me at www.eric-sells.com

Janice Van DamSales Representative

Affinity Realty Inc.Member Broker

3425 Harvester Road, Suite 100Burlington, Ontario L7N 3N1Business 905-634-4343 24 Hour PagerFax 905-634-4716Email janicevandam@sympatico.ca

“Committed to helping your dreams become reality throughprofessional service with the personal touch.”

INTERESTED?Interested in helping “export” Reformedtheology to countries hungry for biblicalpreaching, but your cash donation resourcesare stretched to the limit?

Consider remembering the FOREIGN STUDENT BURSARY FUNDof The Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churchesin your will.

The Fund financially assists needy but academically qualifiedforeign students who have expressed a love for Reformedtheology. When graduated, they will return to their country oforigin to proclaim the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For further information please contact

The Theological Collegeof the Canadian Reformed Churches

110 West 27th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 5A1Phone: 905-575-3688; Fax: 905-575-0799

Email: thecollege@canrc.org

FOR RENT4 bedroom cottage on Wellers Bay (close to Trenton, Ontario)

• Running water • shower • waterfrontAvailable: June 24th – July 1st

July 22nd – July 29thAugust 19th – August 26th

Cost: $800.00 for the weekPlease call Gerry or Brenda

(613) 962-4467 or (613) 394-0731

TASMANIAAustralia’s Island State offers an acclaimed temperate climate,

two welcoming Reformed congregationsand a K-10 Reformed school.

Skilled workers, including Reformed teachers,are now in demand.

Consider a relocation, or a visit!See www.frctas.org or contact info@frctas.org

Subscribe to

clarion@premierprinting.ca

MAY 26, 2006 • 280

PM40063293R9907

MAY 26, 2006 • 280

To complement the growing needsof our Carman operation, we areinviting applicants for the position of:

MACHINISTIt is preferred that the applicant is proficient in thefollowing activities:* To set-up and operate conventional machines.* To program, set-up, and operate CNC machines.* Must be flexible, and able to operate various

machines in a cell.

Or… if you are looking for a new trade, we havetraining programs available.

We are looking for ambitious, self motivated, andquality minded team players.

The town of Carman is a great place to raise a familyand there is plenty of affordable housing available.

Please contact:

Cor Lodder @ WALINGA INC.Box 1790, 70 3rd Avenue, NE.Carman, MB R0G 0J0Ph # 204-745-2951Fax # 204-745-6309e-mail: cel@walinga.com

John MeerveldAssociate Broker

garden city realty inc., REALTOR®

Old Fashioned Service – High Tech Advantage

Serving theCommunity Since 1979

(905) 333-3500Fax: 333-3616

(905) 945-0660Fax: 945-2982

email: johnmeer@sympatico.cawww.johnmeerveld.com

MEMBER

100% CLUB

Maranatha Homes, located in south Burlington near manyamenities, is a place where Christian seniors can enjoy

independent living in community with others.

The Home’s newly renovated units and award-winningarchitectural design, combined with its reasonable rent rates

make Maranatha an attractive and affordableaccommodation for seniors.

For further information contact:Rosanne van der Woerd

109-3260 New Street, Burlington, ON L7N 3L4905-681-0311

Email: rvanderwoerd@sympatico.ca

• R.R.S.P.s / R.R.I.F.s• Mutual Funds• Life Insurance• HighYield Cash Accounts• GICs / Term Deposits• Financial Planning

Investment Planning Counselof Canada TM

Financial Planning Professionals

59 Kirby Avenue, Unit 1, Dundas, Ontario L9H 6P3

PHONE: 905-628-9666 • FAX: 905-628-1035TOLL FREE: 1-866-856-5910

E-MAIL: rvanandel@ipcc.orgMEMBER OF IPC FINANCIAL NETWORK INC.

Roland Van Andel

ASSOCIATES / ADMINISTRATIONPETA-GAY TAI-MILTON, B.A.TINA TAI-DESTRO, B.A.

ASSOCIATE / INSURANCEANDREW JANSEN