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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, August 1, 2010                                              

FIRST CHURCH:  We are thankful that no one is in hospital at the present time.  Continue to pray for all who are under doctor’s care, especially Jack, who continues to experience weakness from his treatments, and those who are sick at home, or confined to nursing homes.  Thank God for the blessings of wedding anniversaries and birthdays.  We celebrate with Mrs. Jean, who will turn 78 on Tuesday August 3.  May you be blessed with a wonderful day!  Pray also for those who are vacationing, for safety and for good rest

SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at Grace CRC at 6:30 pm.

OFFERINGS: for the month of August is NeighbourLink. 

SERMON SERIES: The pastors are preaching a series on The Extraordinary Women of the Bible:

·         August 1 -- Calvary:  Anna: The Faithful Witness

·         August 8 -- First:  The Samaritan Woman: Finding the Water of Life

·         August 15 -- Grace:  Martha and Mary: Working and Worshipping

·         August 22 -- Calvary:  Mary Magdalene: Delivered From Darkness

·         August 29 -- First:  Lydia: A Hospitable Heart Opened

Neighbourlink Presentation: On Sunday evening August 8, Diane Lalonde from Neighbourlink will be asked to present an overview on the work that is being done through our collective churches in Chatham.  Her presentation will take place during the evening service and will be available for follow-up questions after the service. 

Room available for rent:  Looking for a single female tenant, living areas are shared, your choice of two upstairs bedrooms.  Available as of August 10th.  For further information, please contact Suzanne at 519-354-1375.   

Come out on to Grace Church’s movie nights.   Faith like Potatoes, a 2006 film from South Africa, is about a farmer who, having fled the violence of his former homeland of Zambia, starts over with his family in South Africa. In difficult circumstances and faced with many challenges and frustrations, Angus Buchan is becoming consumed with fear and anger – until he experiences the reality of his faith. While still going through trials and difficulties, Angus learns to trust that God is in control and will answer when we call to Him. Come out on August 13 at 7pm to see this inspiring movie for yourself! (Not recommended for children under 13.) 

Gift Certificates and Gift Cards:  Chatham Christian Schools is open every Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.   Gift Certificates/Cards can be purchased during this time at the school.   Stock up for the summer and purchase enough for 5 weeks and pay with 5 cheques (one dated for each week).  If you are not familiar with the program, please stop by the school and we will explain.  Remember your participation really helps the school. 

Friendship Bible Hour is having their annual picnic on Saturday, August 7^th starting at 10:30 a.m. until 1 o’clock at the Free Reformed Church on Gregory Dr. East.  Teachers please remember to bring a salad. 

KIDS CORNER - The Ninth Commandment: What’s the big deal about lying? Little lies don’t really hurt anyone, do they? Check out the 9th Commandment on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R3Y8 or kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.

As we look towards a new season of ministry in our churches, a special Day of Encouragement in Ancaster is being organized for your church on October 16th! This is the venue to be equipped and be inspired for the opportunities to touch people’s lives with the love of Christ. Registration forms and links will be available online at
www.diaconalministries.com.  Promotional materials (including registration forms) will be mailed to your church in the first week of August.  

SENIOR'S DAY:   All Senior's are invited to SENIOR'S DAY at Lakewood Christian Campground on Thursday, August 19, 2010. Coffee will be ready at 9:00 a.m.  The speaker for the day will be Pastor Ken Benjamins, with the MC being Pastor Warren Kimball. Bring your own lunch and lawn chairs. Refreshments will be provided.  Come out for a day of fun and fellowship! Cost for the day is $6.00. Call Lakewood at 519-899-4415 for more information. 

GROUNDWORK - Justice and Politics: As Christians, how do we apply the idea of justice as transformation to our involvement in government and politics? Join the conversation and study what the Bible says about the intersection of justice and politics in our daily lives. Tune in to Groundwork - find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.