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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, August 14, 2011                                            

PRAYER LIST

CALVARY CHURCH:  Last Sunday we celebrated the professions of faith of Darryl, Joey Hoekstra and Alexandra.  We are encouraged by the commitments which many young adults are making to church and kingdom. John spent some time in the hospital, treated for an infection. We pray that he may resume his chemo treatments shortly. John continues to recover at home.
 

FIRST CHURCH:  In the coming weeks, a number of our College and University students will be leaving us to take up their studies—some have already left for school programs.  Please pray for travelling mercies, as well as for those who continue with summer vacations.  Remember our sick and shut-ins, those who are recuperating, or who continue to battle various illnesses. 

GRACE CHURCH:   Congratulations to Sean & Janessa with the birth of Trevor James!  We wish you God’s blessings with this little miracle.  Please continue to pray for Eppe who remains in hospital.  Eppe has broken his ankle due to a fall, and has been experiencing mild heart attacks.  Harry Brouwer returned home and we pray that he may continue to recuperate and grow stronger each day.  John went to London this past week to have another scope done which was successful as they were able to insert a stint.  We pray that John’s recuperation may go well and that he may have patience as he waits to see the specialist regarding the mass that had obstructed the duct.  Happy Birthday to Ann who is 77 today!  Have a blessed day! 

BLENHEIM CHURCH:   We look forward to celebrating the wedding of Lauren and Nic this Saturday.  We continue to keep in mind Cor and Wouter as they are each are dealing with cancer.  This week we also pray for Dan and Teresa working with Wycliffe in Cameroon. 

COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES

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

OFFERINGS FOR AUGUST: NeighbourLink.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Friendship Bible Hour Group will have their Annual Picnic on Saturday, August 20th D.V.  It will be held at 10:30 at the Free Reformed Church.  We covet your prayers that our special friends will sense God’s love through this.  Teachers please remember to bring a salad. 

The Chatham-Kent Christian Men’s Choir has a new Director. Her name is Vivian Duanes.  We plan to start the new season on Tuesday, September 6th.   There is always room for new members.  Please consider joining us for a very exciting season that will be capped off with our choir hosting The Festival of Praise Concert next spring.  For more information contact M. Van Lingen at 519 352 2420 or 519 899 4126 

Pig Roast and Pie Auction: NeighbourLink is hosting the second annual pig roast and pie auction on Saturday, September 10.  Dinner is at 5:30 at St. Paul's Congregational Church.  You can order your tickets from Marvin Zondervan, Myrna Panjer, or Jack Leistra.  Seating is limited, so please call early. 

GEMS COUNSELLORS NEEDED:  As we are gearing up for the 2011/2012 season we are looking for new Counsellors, and a Head GEMS Counsellor, for our GEMS program.  This is an exciting opportunity in which you are able to reach out and connect with the girls in our congregations from First and Grace, as well as our neighbouring community.  If you are interested please contact Myrna Panjer (519-397-3677) from Grace CRC or Sandra Kielstra (519-351-6490) from First CRC.  May this program continue to be a blessing to those involved! 

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENIOR'S DAY:   All Senior's are invited to SENIOR'S DAY at Lakewood Christian Campground on Thursday, August 18, 2011. Coffee will be ready at 9:00 a.m.  We welcome our special guests David and Sharon Gast from London.  David will be our speaker for the day. We are excited to have, once again, Pastor Warren Kimball as our MC and Pat Kimball at the keyboard. Bring your own lunch and lawn chairs. Refreshments will be provided.
Come out for a day of fun and fellowship! Cost for the day is $6.00.  Call Lakewood at 519-899-4415 for more information.

The sixth annual Dutch Hymn Sing is planned for Wednesday 1:30 p.m. August 31st in the Westmount Christian Reformed Church, 405 Drury Lane Strathroy. If you love the hymns and psalms that you learned in your youth and still treasure in your heart, please come and join others in singing praise to God in the Dutch language. Please spread the word! Everyone is welcome! Refreshments and fellowship will follow the program. 

GROW YOUR MEN GROW YOUR CHURCH: There is a Pastors and Leaders Workshop in London on September 24, 2011.  For more information or to register go to www.promisekeepers.ca.  

WORLD MISSIONS - Volunteer with World Missions in Malawi: Christian Reformed World Missions has a four-week guest lecturer opportunity available at a theological college in Malawi. Courses will focus on theology and New Testament studies. Visit www.crwm.org/serve for more details.  

GROUNDWORK - Picking a Church in a Buyer's Market: Looking for a new church can be as confusing as finding one letter in a bowl of alphabet soup. With so many churches around, how do you select the right one? The Aug. 21 Groundwork conversation provides help in making that decision. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.  

KIDS CORNER - Chamy and the Professor: Chamy is positive that science and religion have nothing to do with each other. Imagine her surprise when she meets a famous scientist who is a Christian. Learn more about Christianity and science on this week’s Kids Corner. Then check out www.kidscorner.net for stories, devotions, puzzles and more.