Week 23

We welcome you to our worship service! This morning Gary Heyink & Len Prins will be installed as elders, and Mark Dieleman & Hetty Sluys will be installed as deacons. Pastor William will lead us in worship. May we be blessed as we worship together! This evening our 6:30pm Combined Worship Service will be led by Grace CRC and located at First CRC.

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.

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.

June 12 – World Missions: Christian Reformed World Missions is a mission’s agency that helps CRC congregations to fulfill the Great Commission. CRWM partners with nearly 1100 CRC congregations in North America. Their goal is to proclaim the Gospel, promote healthy churches, and do their part in advancing God’s Kingdom.

· 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.

Do you need someone to pray for you? Send your requests through the Prayer Chain: Bill/Grace Dieleman (692-4787), Randy/Alice VanStempvoort (436-0775), or Joe/Hilda Wiersma (354-4673)

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

Who We Are

We are called Christian because we confess, belong to, and follow Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.

We are called Reformed because our history is rooted in the 16^th century Protestant Reformation. We continue to affirm the Reformation teachings of salvation by faith in Christ alone, and the Bible as the only rule of faith and conduct.

We are called Church because we are part of the universal family of God, through which our relationships to God, to each other, and the world are nurtured.

BULLETIN BOUQUET: Thank you to Wendy H and all the people who helped out with the Bike Rodeo last weekend. This is a big project to undertake each year and we appreciate the work that goes in to this ministry to our neighbourhood around us. T

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 Hoekstra by Sunday June 19. Please also submit a grad photo which will be returned to you. Thank you.

LIBRARY NEWS: Two books by Mark Mynheir, “The Night Watchman” and “The Corruptible portrays Ray Quinn as a quick-witted Orlando homicide detective at the top of his game—until a barrage of bullets ended his career…and his partner’s life. In both books he is reluctantly hired to solve a homicide. Follow these mysteries and you will be in suspense right to the end.

Fellowship Club barbeque: on Sunday, June 12 at 12ish at the Vandersluis', rain or shine. Please bring a salad to share and your own meat. New members always welcome. RSVP by calling 519-351-1478. In case of conflict with church picnic rain date it will happen at 7 pm on the 12th.

Church School Surveys: Thank you to everyone who already filled out a survey. Surveys for both parents and students were placed in your church mail box a few weeks ago. If you need another copy please email Pastor Jake (graceyp@ciaccess.com) for another copy. If you haven't already done so please return the surveys to Pastor Jake's church mailbox. Your responses will help the Education Committee in planning next year's church school program.

· TONIGHT: Join us tonight for pancakes after the evening service (new time: 7:45-9pm). We will cook, eat AND clean up. Tonight we will also be formally introduced to the newest member of our Youth Group!

· NEXT WEEK: we are meeting at the home of Allison and Michael B for our last 'official' Youth Group night of the season. Join us for volleyball, soccer, and a camp fire. Hotdogs will be provided. Bring your own lawnchairs and a snack or drink to share with the group.