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Grace Christian Reformed Church

We welcome you to our worship service!  Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.  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.

Grace Church is not asked to lead/attend any worship services this week.   

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

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

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.

April 6, 2012 – Back to God Ministries International: Back to God Ministries International enables millions of people around the world to hear the message of salvation in a language the can understand. Using  radio, the internet, television and print, God’s message of salvation through faith travels to all corners of the earth.

April 8, 2012 – Home Missions: Christian Reformed Home Missions follows Gods lead in the movement of the Gospel in North America. Their goal is to give leadership to the CRC in its task of bringing the gospel to the people in Canada and the United States. Working through regional teams, Home Missions supports a diverse group of church planters, pastors, campus ministries and others who are called to renew communities together. 

§  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 to begin our new small group studies.  All young adults aged 19ish-to-30something are invited to join one of the following discussion groups:  Group 1 will be reading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.  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".  

NEXT WEEK:  No Youth Group due to Easter

ALL ONTARIO YOUTH CONVENTION: All Ontario Youth Convention:  Don't forget to give Pastor Jake a copy of your registration and receipt.  Register online at www.allontario.com.  As of April 15 registration fees increase to $299 so register soon!
 

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 

Nominations of Office Bearers: The following members have been nominated for the office of Deacon: Roseanne, Jackie, Paul, Susie, Natalie, Myrna, 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! 

LIBRARY NEWS: A favourite author, Kim Vogel Sawyer, latest book “Song of My Heart” is now in the Library.  Sadie moves to a small town in Kansas to help support her family after her father is injured.  She wants to use her singing talent in the promised opera house…but this opera house is far different from what she imagined. 

E-MAILS NEEDED: Council would like to streamline some of the communication that goes out to the congregation ie. funeral details, etc. and they would like to do this via e-mails.  Please let Julie know at grace@ciaccess.com what your e-mail address is so that we can add you to the list so that you are not overlooked in receiving this information.  Please send Julie a quick e-mail by Sunday April 8^th to be added in to the list and to confirm your e-mail even if she already has your e-mail.  (For those who do not have a computer, the elders will still phone you with the information).  Thank you. 

TUESDAY NIGHT: We are meeting this Tuesday at Pastor Jake's starting at 7:30 to begin our new small group studies.  All young adults aged 19ish-to-30something are invited to join one of the following discussion groups:  Group 1 will be reading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.  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".  

NEXT WEEK:  No Youth Group due to Easter

ALL ONTARIO YOUTH CONVENTION: All Ontario Youth Convention:  Don't forget to give Pastor Jake a copy of your registration and receipt.  Register online at www.allontario.com.  As of April 15 registration fees increase to $299 so register soon!

THANK YOU: To those who diligently count the offering monies each month.  These people come during the week and quietly work behind the scenes but we want them to know that they are appreciated.  Thank you.