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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, June 19, 2011                                               

FIRST CHURCH:   We celebrate with joy and thanks to God for the Christian marriage of Stephen and Kathryn.  May God bless you richly as you begin your marriage journey together in Christ.  Sisca underwent hip replacement surgery this past Monday afternoon; she is recuperating in hospital, and expects to be released by this weekend.  Wendy is being assessed to be transferred to a care facility (not yet determined at the time of writing).  Please do not forget the sick and shut-ins. A very happy birthday to Mrs. Annie who will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Thursday.

On behalf of the entire congregation, Council extends hearty congratulations to Pastor Jack and Janet on their 40th Wedding Anniversary. We trust that God will bless you for many more years together in marriage and we appreciate that you share with us in your joy and celebration at this special occasion in your lives. We give thanks for your service to us at Chatham First and pray that God will grant you His grace and blessings in the future 

GRACE CHURCH:  From Sandra, Justin and Brandon, John and Margaret.  Your kindness and caring play such a big part in lifting the spirit and touching the heart.  The warmest of thank-you's can't even begin to express what a wonderful blessing you've been.  My family will be forever grateful for the cards, kind words, support and prayers in the recent passing of my husband, father and son-in-law, Pete Manion.  Thank you so very much!!   God Bless You!

Congratulations to Steve and Sarah with the birth of a son, Nolan Keith, last week Friday.  We wish them God’s blessings as they raise this little one.  Happy birthday to Bea who turns 86 on the 22^nd, and to Joe who turns 70 on the 22^nd.  Have a wonderful day! 

BLENHEIM CHURCH:  We look forward to celebrating the birthday of John this Saturday June 25.  We pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen John and Marg as Marg continues to live with severe pain.  We look forward to Vacation Bible School beginning July 4^th. We pray for the teachers, volunteers and the children that will attend.

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. 

THIS WEDNESDAY is the last Grace CRC Coffee Break Park Morning of the season – if you haven’t had a chance to come to Blythe Park yet, please join us on Wednesday, June 22!  See you there from 10 – noon at Blythe Park (corner of Tweedsmuir Ave. W and Wedgewood).  Mitchell’s Bay Day will be Monday, July 11 – watch for more details to come!  Questions?  Call Kathy DeKoter @ 354-7551 or e-mail at kathy@dekoter.name. 

The Wallaceburg Christian School invites you to attend the graduation of our Grade 8 students on Wednesday, June 22 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Wallaceburg Christian Reformed Church, 150 Bruinsma Ave.   We praise God for the completion of 50 years of Christian education in Wallaceburg and surrounding areas.   

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. 

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. 

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). 

OUTREACH COORDINATOR required by Right to Life Kent Inc., a local charity involved with crisis pregnancy outreach and pro-life education in the community of Chatham Kent.  Part-time hours; salary to be negotiated. Duties will include building relationships with community and business organizations, electronic publications and web site, developing and managing a communication and marketing strategy, fundraising and working hand-in-hand with the Board of Directors of Right to Life Kent. in performing any duties or responsibilities assigned.  Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to righttolife@bellnet.ca. We thank all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Blood Donor Clinic on Friday June 24^th at the Chatham Wish Centre Gym (177 King Street East).  Runs 9am-11am and 12:30pm-2pm.  New donors welcome! Walk-ins welcome! Call 1-888-TO-DONATE to make an appointment for blood donation.
 

GROUNDWORK - No Other Gospel: What is true Christianity—the authentic Gospel message? False teachings and half truths have been around as long as the gospel itself. The Bible provides tools to discern false teaching from biblical truth. But where do we find these tools? Join the June 26 Groundwork conversation on Galatians 1:6-8. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.  

KIDS CORNER - No Star Baseball: It’s gone! Liz has lost Grandpa’s prized baseball. Help him figure out what to do on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R3Y8 or email kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.