Week 22

We welcome you to our worship service! This morning Pastor William will lead us in worship. May we be blessed as we worship together! This evening our 5pm Combined Worship Service will be led by Calvary CRC and located at Grace CRC.

SERMON SERIES ON NEHEMIAH: Pastor William will continue preaching on this seven part series focusing on the book of Nehemiah today. Consideration has been given to the scheduling of installation, Father’s Day and Lord’s Supper, Sunday School graduation, and observance of Canada Day.

GRACE CHURCH VISION STATEMENT: As disciples of Christ our purpose is to encourage spiritual growth in ourselves, our family, and our church family so that we will be the presence of Christ to all the world around us in all we say and do.

Sunday May 29 – Embrace AIDS Sunday: Donations to Embrace AIDS has helped CRWRC touch the lives of millions of people in the past years and the hope is to continue that work. Thousands of families and communities which CRWRC works with are directly affected by not only poverty and hunger but a whole generation of people who have died from AIDS, and the children, parents and communities who struggle to carry on in their absence.

June 5 - Vacation Bible School: The offering for Vacation Bible School will assist in the costs associated with organizing, running, and obtaining materials that will ensure another successful year of VBS. Financial support is a crucial element that will assist in this very valuable outreach program for children. Year after year the volunteer’s that run this program have made this a highlight for children throughout the community. This is a unique opportunity for children to be made aware of God’s love during this exciting week.

Please inform the office or your district elder if there are any announcements or concerns that you would like to go in the bulletin. Please have all bulletin items in by Wednesday 7pm. Office Hrs: Tues –Fri 9am–noon

· 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.

1. There is a worship service today at Riverview Gardens (King St. W.) at 2:30pm. Please use the side door on Robertson Ave. The family asked to attend is Ray & Theresa V

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: This morning in your mail slots you will find a form you need to fill out to let us know where you are going to school in the fall and for what. If you are not returning to school please let us know that as well. For those who did not receive a form (whether young or older) please pick one up on the table in the narthex and fill it in. All forms need to go to Rachel H by Sunday June 19. Please also submit a grad photo which will be returned to you. Thank you.

BUILDING COMMITTEE NEWS: At the congregational meeting this past week members received a handout which showed 2 possible building options for our church. We have been asked to study both options and fill in the sheet of the pros and cons in order to give the Building Committee our feedback. The filled in sheets are to go in Bill V’s mail slot by Sunday June 5^th. If you did not receive the handout they are on the table in the narthex. If you have any questions or need clarification on the drawings please contact Bill V, Ed K, Paul H or Ron N.

LIBRARY NEWS: “House of Hope” Series, by Neta Jackson is very entertaining and thought provoking. Gabby longs for the opportunity to find real purpose in her life. A chance encounter with a homeless woman opens a door she never expected. A Women’s Shelter needs a Program Director and she has the credentials. However, her husband is totally opposed and threatens divorce. Follow Gabby in the series as she unravels her life and enlightens you with her enthusiastic ideas and suddenly full life.

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.

UPCOMING WEDDING: Brandon and Keshia have indicated their desire to be married at Grace CRC on Saturday June 11. We wish them a wonderful day and God’s richest blessings!

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!

· FRIDAY JUNE 3: from 7-9:00pm all grade 7&8's are invited to join us for our last event of the year - a bonfire at the home of Wendy's. In the case of rain we will have some indoor activities in her barn. Hot dogs will be provided. Bring a snack or drink to share with the group and a lawn chair.

· TONIGHT: Join us after the evening service for a game of volleyball outside. If it is raining we will move inside for some indoor games.

· SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES: The youth group is helping with the Mud Creek clean up on Saturday, June 4. Don't forget to sign up for on Facebook or on the sign-up sheet located in the narthex.

· TUESDAY: We will be meeting at the home of Jake and Liesje on Tuesday night at 7:30pm for some relaxed social time. Back from college/university for the summer? Come and join us!

It's time to get together for FUN, FOOD and FELLOWSHIP! The "Social Events Committee" invites you to join us right after the morning service on June 5 to share a meal, play some games and enjoy each other's company. Bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket - everything else will be provided. Please sign up in the narthex to let us know you’re coming so that we can order enough food for everyone. Hope you can make it!

Feel free to dress up in your District Team Colours: District 1 purple, District 2 blue, District 3 green, District 4 yellow, District 5 orange, District 6 red! Cheer your district on as we compete in various games!

REACHING OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL

This week our church will be involved with Mud Creek Cleanup. Volunteers will meet at the church at 9am on Saturday June 4^th and we’ll head over to the creek to clean it up. Please bring gloves, garbage bags, pick up trucks and whatever else you think we need to effectively clean up the creek. This week our church will also be involved with Riverview Gardens Ice Cream Parlour. Volunteers will meet at Riverview Gardens to serve ice cream and to play the piano from 10-11:30am on Saturday June 4th. Join us as we reach out into our community with the power of the gospel!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (JULY 18-22, 2011): Plans for Vacation Bible School are well underway and we would like to give you opportunities to be involved in the wonderful outreach program.

Closer to the date we will need decorating items as well. For now if you have any Mexican/Indian type rugs that would be great. If you have any questions or want to help contact: Jackie B.