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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, June 12, 2011                                               

CALVARY CHURCH:   Angela and Philip were joined in marriage in our church on Saturday this past week. We wish them both God's continued blessing in their lives together. John continues to recover from a minor stroke that was suffered a couple days after his surgery two weeks ago. Tim is on vacation with his family visiting Michael W. Smith in Nashville. We wish them a great time together! 

BLENHEIM CHURCH:   We look forward to celebrating as Menks expects to turn 93 this Friday June 17th.  We also pray for Anna who continues to recover from a fracture due to a fall a few weeks ago.  Our prayers are also with Shannon and Sarah and Megan as they mourn the passing of their grandmother, June, this past Monday, June 6th.     We look forward to VBS July 4 - 9.  

FIRST CHURCH:   Wendy was admitted to hospital this past week.  She has been experiencing weakness and was given two units of blood.  Doctors have not yet diagnosed the cause so she will remain in hospital until she is able to convalesce elsewhere.  Jack (Jean) has been experiencing severe headaches and dizzy spells.  He has been undergoing a variety of tests and is at present waiting to hear the results.  Please keep these members in your prayers this coming week. Pastor Jack and Janet hope to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this coming Saturday, June 18.  We hope you will join us in celebration on Sunday the 19th, following our morning service with cake and refreshments. Today Mr. Martin celebrates his 70th birthday, and on the 15th Mr. George will be 81.  Happy birthday and many blessings in the coming year. 

GRACE CHURCH:  Congratulations to Brandon and Keshia who were united in marriage yesterday.  We wish them God’s blessings throughout their marriage.  George & Hilda thank God for the safe arrival of a new grandson, Nicholas Paul, son of Jeremy & Rosa, and little brother to Olivia.  Sherri’s sister Shelly went in for eye surgery this past Friday.  This is very serious surgery that she needs or else she may go blind.  Please keep this family in your prayers that it would be successful for Shelly.  Frank will be having a knee replacement on Monday June 13. Please pray that all may go well.

SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at First CRC and at 6:30 pm. 

OFFERINGS FOR JUNE: Christian Horizons. 

First CRC will be hosting a special service at 5:00 PM June 26th. Invitations have been sent to all churches in Classis Chatham. The theme of this special service is “Ride to Church”, and the invitation is for motorcyclists in Classis Chatham to come and bring along a friend, neighbour or co-worker who also is a motorcyclist. There will be a social time in our parking lot to view the bikes and spend time together from 3:00 PM until 5:00 with refreshments
available. We will have a special service at 5:00 PM followed with a light supper. It is hoped that this will attract some people who normally would not attend a church service. All our members are encouraged to attend this special event. 

GRADUATION CEREMONIES:

Chatham Christian School would like to invite you to their Grade 8 Graduation on Tuesday, June 21, at 8:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the CCS gym at 475 Keil Drive South, Chatham.

The Grade 12 Graduating Class of 2011 would like to invite you to their graduating ceremony to be held on Tuesday, June 28^th, 8:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the Chatham Christian Schools gym at 475 Keil Drive South, Chatham. 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011, 8:30 -1:OO-SAVE THE DATE.  We invite you to a special simulcast event OUTLIVE YOUR LIFE with Max Lucado and friends to inspire and bring the understanding that we were all made to make a difference.  For more information call Marg Van Daalen (519- 354-8963) or Theresa VanderSluis (519-351-1478). 

Chatham-Kent Christian Men's Choir: The Chatham-Kent Christian Men's Choir is looking for a new choir director for the up-coming season. If interested, please contact; Melvin Van Lingen the Choir secretary @ 519-352-2420.
Also there is always room for more members! Please consider joining us for a very exciting season that will be capped off with our Choir hosting the mass-choir concert at the end of the season. Please note that we plan to start the new season on Tuesday September 6th D.V.

The Salvation Army is in need of plastic grocery bags.  Bags can be dropped off in grocery box in the Grace Church foyer or at 42 Harvey St in Chatham. 

The Chatham After 5 guest/men’s photography dinner will feature Dianne Hayes on Tuesday, June 14^th at 6:30 pm at the Country View Golf Course.  Cost is $13.  Gary Kivell will sing and Christine Bassett will speak about finding humour in times of crisis.  Call Gwen 519-352-6693 for reservations. 

UPCOMING EVENT at Calvary Christian Reformed Church:  baked goods for sale, vendors & displays, door prizes and silent auction items, BBQ hamburger and hotdogs.  On Saturday, June 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

WORLDWIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS-CANADA has officially become EduDeo Ministries!  After more than a year of much discussion and prayer, this transition is an exciting culmination of a new vision and mission to reach out to children in developing countries through the transformational power of Christ-centred education.  Please visit edudeo.com to watch an explanatory video and to read inspiring stories of changed lives.  You can also reach us at 905-387-9927 or 866-360-4274.  Thank you for your continuing support!  

GROUNDWORK - Don't Keep the Faith--Give it Away! To evangelize means to share ones faith. That should be a priority for Christians, right? And yet, many of us feel unprepared to do so or guilty about not doing it enough. Is it ever NOT appropriate to evangelize? How do we share our faith effectively? The June 19th Groundwork conversation looks closely at these questions. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.  

KIDS CORNER - The Great Jewel Robbery: The 50th anniversary of the biggest jewel robbery ever is approaching. See if Liz can crack the case on this week’s Kids Corner. Then check out www.kids-corner.org for stories, devotions, puzzles and more.