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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, March 25, 2012                                            

TO ALL CHURCHES:  From John & Grace & family:  Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you for supporting us with your prayers at the time of John's emergency surgery in Jan. for a ruptured aorta.  He also received a mechanical heart valve.  We praise the Lord for honoring your/our prayers by miraculously sparing John's life. God's healing power is now slowly returning John's strength.  We thank God for feeling His love through you, as you ministered to us in the many ways you expressed your concern.  At times, we were overwhelmed.  May He richly bless you.   

CALVARY CHURCH:  John thanks all of you for your continued prayers of healing and encouragement for himself and Rita as they endure John's battle with cancer. John receives his strength as a gift from day to day. 

BLENHEIM CHURCH: We pray for all our seniors, especially those who are at Blenheim Community Village (Anna, Menks, Annie).  We continue our prayers for Marg.  We pray for all our children, especially Lydia Noelle who is being baptized today.  

FIRST CHURCH:  Jack (Jean) and family would like to thank everyone for their visits, encouragement and prayers during his time at the hospital and he thanks God for the continuing grace during his recovery at home.
We are thankful to God with Bill and Leida; Bill is entering his final week of treatment for colon cancer.  We join Mary and Henry who celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary this weekend.  May God continue to bless you in your lives together.  Continue to pray for Jack, Jack, and Wilhelmina, as they recuperate from ongoing complications.  Little Benjamin has returned home and is doing well.  Ruby is slowly regaining her strength.  Kristen is awaiting the arrival of her baby before she will submit to back surgery.  Please pray for our shut-ins and those who experience difficulties from debilitating sickness.  Happy Birthday to Mrs. Alice  who will be 76 on March 26th, and to Mrs. Janet who will be 71 on March 29.  Have a blessed birthday!

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

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

On Sunday April 1st the combined evening worship service will be a Friendship Service held at Grace CRC at 5pm.  Please note the change in location. 

Calvary Church invites you to their 7 pm Good Friday Canabrae Service called “Shadows Lengthened into Night.”  This service of scripture, songs, and soloists challenges each of us to experience the reality of Christ’s crucifixion and sacrifice. 

The Blenheim CRC youth group is inviting ALL YOUTH to the SQUARE DANCE this Friday, March 23 from 7:30-9:30pm at the Livestock Pavilion at Ridgetown College, 120 Main Street E. in Ridgetown.  No square dance experience is required and no need to bring a partner - you will meet tons of new friends there!  Tickets are sold at the door only and are $5 each.  All proceeds will go towards the Blenheim CRC youth SERVE trip to Austin, Texas y'all!  Hope to see you Friday for a boot-stompin' yee-hawing good time!  Call 519-674-0884 for more details.  

First Impressions: Life on the inside of CLAC - Join us for the Annual Spring Solidarity Banquet.  It is being held on Friday, April 20 at 6 pm at the CLAC office in Chatham.  Cost is $10 per member, and $5 for non-members as our guests. Dr. Paul Wilson the new Research and Education Director for CLAC will be the Guest Speaker.  Call 519-354-4831 no later than April 13 to reserve a ticket. 

UCB Canada 89.3 FM, Chatham-Kent's Christian radio station, is holding its Spring Share-a-thon April 17, 18 & 19. Would you please prayerfully consider giving a donation? UCB Canada is a registered charity and all donations are tax receiptable. Also, any donation made in Chatham-Kent stays in Chatham-Kent. The phone number is 519-351-1118. If you'd like to pray for this ministry during the pledge drive, a prayer schedule will be on our web site at www.ucbchathamkent.com. Just click on the Prayer Team icon to join up and follow the instructions. Thanks for your support and thanks for listening! 

Grace Coffee Break is nearing the end of our season…morning and evening Coffee Break will meet on Wed., March 28 and April 4.  Morning Coffee Break will end with a pizza lunch on April 4 immediately following the morning Bible study.  Park Days will begin in May – watch for more details in the Common Insert!  Thank you for a wonderful time of studying God’s Word together!   

There will be an organ and panflute concert on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the First Christian Reformed Church, Murphy and Exmouth, Sarnia. Organist Andre Knevel and panflutist Liselotte Rokyta from the Netherland will be joined by The Joyful Praise Choir to present a praise filled concert glorifying God through music and song. Plan now to attend this evening of praise. Tickets are $10.00 p.p. and $25.00 per family with after expense proceeds going to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Reserve tickets by calling 519-344-9407. 

GROUNDWORK - At Golgotha: On the Friday we call “Good,” the sun was blotted out at noon. Sometimes darkness seems to fill our lives too, and we can't see our way ahead. How can we go on when it seems like there's nothing left to live for? Join the April 1 Groundwork conversation on Matthew 27:32-50 for one thing that can help. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.  

KIDS CORNER - Loaves and Fishes: Liz is desperate to do something great for God, but he’s failing at everything he tries. Help him figure out how to honor God on this week’s Kids Corner. Check out www.kidscorner.net for devotions, puzzles and more of Liz’s adventures.  

DISABILITY CONCERNS Spring Conference - The “Powerless to Powerful” conference on April 28, at Community CRC in Kitchener will feature keynote speaker Dr. Anthony Diekema, who has two adult children with disabilities. Diekema will outline the biblical call and give practical ideas for the full participation of people with disabilities in church and society. Check with your church’s Disability Advocate or your church council for more details.