In the latest issue of *De Wekker*, justice is a recurring theme. In *Woordwerk*, Rev. Steensma writes about the call in Philippians 4: “think about whatever is true”. In ‘Nader Bekeken’, W.L.W. Kater examines the term ‘justification of the ungodly’. How do we view this term today?
The meditation focuses on Paul’s statement to the congregation: ’You are God’s building“. What does building on the foundation of Christ look like? For 32-year-old Hetty, the church is a place she loves to visit. In *Generations in the Church*, she says: ”On Sundays, I go to church with a sense of anticipation.“
This issue of *De Wekker* contains a relatively large number of obituaries, partly due to the death of Rev. Van Roekel on 29 October. Rev. Van Roekel served as a member of the editorial board of *De Wekker* for twelve years. The issue also features articles on Rev. R.W.J. Soeters, Rev. H.H. Klomp and Rev. A.G. Van der Heijden. They are all celebrating 50 years as ministers this month.
Classis reports
The Haarlem Classis discussed the updated guidelines for an Internal Confidential Advisor. In addition, the Classis adopted two resolutions. Firstly, the church council resolution from the partner congregation De Ontmoeting (Broek op Langedijk). This church council has decided to raise no objections to opening up the offices to women. For the sake of the CGK denomination, this is not yet being implemented in practice. The Open Huis in Haarlem indicated that it wished to seek a new evangelist. At the end of the meeting, Opperdoes shared the sense of distress felt as a result of the situation within the church association and the classis.
The Zwolle Classis began by discussing the reports under Article 41. Unfortunately, the Classis had to note that a number of congregations no longer attend the Classis or do so with limited authority and responsibility. The Classis is seeking an appropriate course of action in this regard. The Classis was able to inform Rev. Wouter Smit, who is joining from the PKN, that the CGK has made him eligible for appointment. Finally, the Classis granted Rev. Harry Sok retirement.
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