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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 MapleCity Residence (97 MacFarlane) at 2pm.   

We will be celebrating Lord’s Supper in our Good Friday worship service. 

TONIGHT: we will have our annual prayer service with Grace and Calvary participating.  Pastor Jack will draw the message from I Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Standing Orders for the Church.” 

NEXT WEEK:  Pastor Jack will lead the Friendship Service at Grace CRC.   Please note the location change for this worship service. 

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. 

April 1, 2012 – GEMs: The mission of GEMS Girls' Clubs is to help bring girls into a living, dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. Our vision is to see girls around the world actively and enthusiastically expressing love for God and others - girls equipped, motivated, and passionately engaged in living out their faith.  And we'll do this by learning about Jesus Christ, what He has done for us, and His plans for each of our lives.

The Gems and Calvinist Cadet Corps are part of a larger organization called Dynamic Youth Ministries.  Dynamic Youth Ministries oversees services such as printing, mailing, physical plant maintenance, and accounting for all 3 programs.  Today’s offering goes to Grand Rapids for the financial needs of overseeing the Gems program. 

§  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 meeting this Tuesday at Pastor Jake's starting at 7:30 for a social night. The following week we begin two new book studies. Both groups will meet at Pastor Jake's home. Group one will be reading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis and Group A will be reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan.

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

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 8-9:30 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.

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, Grace CRC Secretary & Worship Coordinator 

LIBRARY NEWS:   You want a suspense filled book, read “No Safe Haven” by Kimberley and Kayla R. Woodhouse.  A sabotaged small plane crashes in a remote mountain area.  Only one man can keep them alive, a mysterious last-minute passenger.  Can he be trusted?  This is an adventure thriller that will keep you turning the pages. 

“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. 

REMINDER: Next Sunday is the 1^st Sunday of the month – do you know what this means?  You’re right – CADET POP CAN FUNDRAISER SUNDAY.  Please bring your pop cans to the church Sunday morning and we will have Cadets on hand to help you. 

FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED: It is important to give food to the poor in our community not only on special holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but throughout the year.  We would like to encourage each of you to bring non-perishable food items to the church each month.  There is a bin underneath the mail slots that we would like to fill up each month and bring to one of the local food banks:  Salvation Army, Outreach for Hunger, and Praise Fellowship.  Please help us by bringing non-perishable food items to the church this upcoming Sunday.  Let’s make a difference in the lives of those around us! 

Nominations of Office Bearers: The following members have been nominated for the office of Deacon: Roseanne, Susie, Jackie, Paul, Natalie, Betty, and Theresa V. The following members have been nominated for the office of Elder: Frank, Will H, Ron N, and Bill V. This year we require (2) Deacons and (3) Elders to fill the vacancies. On Sunday, April 15^th there will be an opportunity for the congregation to affirm these brothers and sisters for their respective offices.  The affirmed names will be drawn on Sunday April 29^th. Council requests that you remember these people and this process when you come to our Lord in your prayers!