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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, March 4, 2012                                              

BLENHEIM CHURCH:  Our condolences and continued prayer go to Johanna, Janet, Tonya, and their extended family as they mourn the passing of Cor.  We continue our prayers for Margaret and Bill, as they struggle with their health.  We also pray for our seniors. 

GRACE CHURCH:  Willem & Cornelie left for Holland this past week to join their family there to celebrate the baptism of Nina on March 11^th.  We wish them a safe trip and a joyful time of celebration.  The doctors have found a tumour on Dennis’s esophagus.  He is feeling good and doesn’t experience any pain or discomfort.  He is awaiting surgery to have the tumour removed at which time they will analyze it.  Please keep Dennis and Michelle in your prayers.  We offer our condolences to Kees & Reina with the passing away of her brother in the Netherlands this past week.  Win  has returned home from the hospital.  It is slow going getting around but the results are good.  We praise and thank God for his healing.  Please pray for and encourage our shut ins throughout this month: Tina, Bea , Mary, Al, Irene, Mary, and others who are going through difficult times.

Happy Birthday to Ann who is turning 76 on March 7^th.  Have a blessed day! 

FIRST CHURCH:  William has begun radiation and chemo treatments at Windsor Hospital.  These treatments will take up to six weeks in duration.  Wilhelmina remains in Wallaceburg hospital.  Jack is undergoing therapy at Chatham Hospital.  Please remember Kristen, Jack, and Mike, all who are recuperating at home.  Continue to pray for those who are confined to home and care facilities.  Please pray for and encourage our shut ins throughout this month: Tina at Riverview Gardens, Johanna at Riverview Gardens, Wendy at St. Andrews Residence, Brian at home, Tina at home, and others who are going through difficult times.

Happy birthday to Mr. Bernie who is turning 81, to Mrs. Tina turning 77, to Mrs. Ann turning 76, and to Mrs. Jean turning 73, all on March 6.  Have a blessed day!

SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at First CRC and at 5 pm. 

OFFERINGS FOR MARCH ARE FOR:  OACS - Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools 

READY, SET, LEARN: Chatham Christian School is offering an exciting new program for children who are turning 4 in 2012.  This program will run every Wednesday morning, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., for six weeks, starting April 4^th (April 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th, May 2^nd, and 9^th).  The cost is $50.00 for the 6 week session, and the registration deadline is March 9^th.  Please call the school for more information, or to register. 

From GRACE COFFEE BREAK – thank you for your support during our recent boterkoek fundraiser!  Each year we have a lot of fun and fellowship as we make and bake the boterkoek and we trust that enjoy eating it as well…from Grace Coffee Break 

SOUTHWEST YOUTH GROUP EVENT – Westmount CRC, Strathroy invites you to join us on Saturday March 31, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM for a night of skating, fun and fellowship.  More details to follow. 

The Ignite 3 “Prayer in the Power of the Holy Spirit” event is quickly approaching.  Information is on our website firstcrc.on.ca and registration is now open by emailing firstcrc@skynet.ca.  Prayer in the Power of the Holy Spirit is a renewal event conducted by Dunamis Fellowship Canada (DFC), in cooperation with Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International.  It will be held on Saturday, March 24, from 8:30 - 4:00 pm.  Cost is $30 and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and learning materials.  519-432-7997. 

MINISTRY WEBINAR - Discipling and Enfolding New Christians: Is your church ready to disciple, mentor and enfold new Christians? Do new believers quickly become an integral part of your church family? This webinar will present basic principles of discipling and enfolding which will help you embrace the new people God is sending to your church. Our Presenter: Hilda VanderKlippe works for Christian Reformed Home Missions in the area of evangelism and church planting. Mar. 7 Noon EST Register at www.crcna.org/webinars

CRWRC/CFGB - Today is Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday! CFGB is indeed like a bank, which enables CRWRC to respond immediately to disasters around the world by drawing on its “savings” – which are deposited by CRC churches and individuals like you – and which usually receive an automatic 4:1 match from the Canadian government (CIDA). This multiplies your contributions and enables CRWRC to develop rapid and significant food assistance and food security responses for God’s people in need. Thank you for the role you play in providing strength for today and hope for tomorrow through CRWRC and CFGB. For more information, visit www.crwrc.org/cfgb 

GROUNDWORK - The Cross as our Atonement: How are you doing in the “pleasing God” department? Not sure? The gospel – the Good News about the cross of Christ – has a word for you. Join the March 11th Groundwork conversation based on Romans 8:21-26. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.  

KIDS CORNER - Don't Judge a Book by its Cover: Yikes! What happens when Liz and Lucille try to return a lunch box that belongs to someone in the weirdest family in town? Find out on this week’s episode of Kids Corner. Contact Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R3Y8, or go to kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.  

WORLD MISSIONS - Volunteer with CRWM in the Philippines: to promote HIV prevention through workshops in schools, churches, and other settings. This opportunity is for six weeks this June and July. Visit www.crwm.org/serve for more details.