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Grace Christian Reformed Church

We welcome you to our worship service!  Pastor Fred Heslinga will lead us in worship this morning.

· VISITORS are invited to sign the Guest book and fill in a welcome brochure on the Glass Table

· NURSERY is provided for children under 3 (located downstairs)

· ELEVATOR LIFT is available for all who have difficulty with stairs

· LARGE PRINT services are available on the information rack

· PERSONAL HEARING DEVICES can be obtained from an usher or sound technician

· AUDIO DVDS of each service are available: contact Adrian Dieleman (519-354-9983)

· We observe a “scent-free” &  “smoke-free” building and parking lot

· Please turn off cell phones, watches, and other electronic devices while worshipping with us.  Thank you.

§  There is a worship service today at Meadowpark Home (110 Sandys St.) at 2:30pm.  The family asked to attend is Kees & Lena.

§  There is a worship service today at Chatham Retirement Resort at 3pm.

§  There is a worship service Friday at Residence-on-the-Thames at 10am.

TONIGHT: Calvary CRC is in charge.  We will be celebrating Lord’s Supper in this worship service.

March 18, 2012 – Calvin Seminary: Calvin seminary prepares people to lead in ministry.  Providing them with the tools they need to respond to the Holy Spirit’s call through out their lives.  The ultimate goal being, to bring nations to Christ, build His church and extend God’s kingdom.

March 25, 2012 – Missionary Support: Grace Church has the privilege of supporting:

Dan and Teresa Heath in Makaa, Dorothy Meyer in Belize, Istifanus Gimba (working with CRWRC in Mozambique, South Africa), and Rev. George Sayler (CRC church planter in London ON.).  The church is called to carry out the Great Commission both at home and abroad.  Today we have the opportunity to support and assist our missionaries.  They are our brothers and sisters who have went out on our behalf to build the Church of Jesus Christ and extend the Kingdom of God all around the world. 

§  Please come Sunday mornings at 9am and join in prayer for our church and community.  We meet in Room #2 (in the lower level)

§  Join us for prayer following the worship services in the room at the back of the sanctuary.  All requests remain confidential.

TUESDAY NIGHT: We are Tuesday at Pastor Jake's starting at 7:30.

TONIGHT: We meet tonight at Pastor Jake's home from 7-9pm to continue our discussion on "Crazy Love". 

Loonies and Toonies for Kimberly:  This is the last Sunday in March to donate to Kimberly.  Please bring a loonie or toonie to Youth Group tonight.

ALL ONTARIO YOUTH CONVENTION: Don't forget to give Pastor Jake a copy of your registration and receipt.

FRIDAY MARCH 30^TH: Our next junior youth event will be held Friday, March 30 from 8-9:30pm at Grace CRC.  All grade 7&8 students are invited for a night of capture the flag, sardines (the game, not the food), and other active games.

§  Council met on Wednesday March 14, 2012

§  There was an oral report received from Pastor Jake with the work he is doing at Grace

§  The financial statements were presented by Hank and were approved to go to the Congregational Meeting on April 25^th

§  Ryan was approved to teach Church School

§  Various committee minutes were dealt with and approved

§  Classical Credentials for the May Classis meeting were filled out.  Pastor William is going with elder Len and alternate elder Jake, and deacon Teresa with alternate Hetty.

§  It was approved to use a more up-to-date NIV Bible with inclusive language for Scripture reading and litanies in the worship services.

§  Nominations for elders and deacons were discussed and will be finalized in the near future.

ANNUAL REPORTS BOOOKLET: All Committee Chairs and Program leaders have received a letter in their mailslot requesting a report for the Annual Reports Booklet.  If you did not receive a letter and have been overlooked, please let me know.  Please have these reports submitted by Wednesday April 4^th.  If you have any questions feel free to let me know. – thank you, Julie Coolen, Grace CRC Secretary & Worship Coordinator

PRAISE SONGS HANDOUTS: For those who are having difficulty seeing the screen (children included) we have printed off copies of the praise songs being projected.  Please see one of the ushers for a copy if you require one.  Thank you – Worship Cmte

“THE POWER OF A WHISPER” DVD SERIES:  The Prayer Committee is excited to offer this 4 week series entitled "The Power of a Whisper"  by Bill Hybels.  This series will teach us how to discern the "voice" of God from other voices competing for our attention, and how to let His voice navigate our daily lives.   It will run Sunday March 25, April 1, April 15, and April 22 from 8:45am-9:45am, in the first room at the bottom of the stairs on the left.  Refreshments will be provided.   For more information call Jeff or Shelly

LIBRARY NEWS:   A series of 3 “The Daughters of Boston” by Julie Lessman, will be an enjoyable read for the ladies.  It covers the lives of three sisters, their family, and the various challenges in their lives.