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We welcome you to our worship service!  Pastor Fred Heslinga will lead us in worship this morning as Pastor William is scheduled to lead the worship service in Essex CRC this morning in an appointment from Classis Chatham.

We are celebrating Lord’s Supper Sunday October 16 in the am worship service.

October 9, 2011 - Missionary Support: The church is called to carry out the Great Commission, both at home and abroad. Missionaries are our brothers and sisters who have gone out on our behalf to build the church of Jesus Christ and extend the Kingdom of God around the world. Grace Church supports Dan and Teresa Heath in Cameroon, Dorothy Meyer in Belize, Istifanus Gimba in Mozambique and Rev George Saylor in a church plant in London, Ontario.

October 10, 2011 – Thanksgiving Day - CRWRC: The CRWRC responds on your behalf to the needs of people who suffer from poverty, hunger, disaster and injustice around the world. CRWRC also works in North America to help restore communities that have been seriously affected by disasters and to help churches and individuals recognize the importance of living justice and loving mercy. It seeks to build a world where people work together to carry out acts of justice and mercy within their own community and around the world.

October 16, 2011 – Disability Concerns: Disability Concerns is a ministry of the CRC which seeks to end the isolation of persons with disabilities and their families. It helps to nurture the spiritual lives and use of gifts in people with disabilities so they can sense God fully in their churches.

·        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 Copper Terrace (91 Tecumseh St..) at 2:30pm.  Please use the back door.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The next social event for the church will be on Saturday October 15^th!  If you need a ride to Wendy’s place please talk to Julie Coolen, Claire Prins, or Sharon Smith.  Also, for cooking your hotdog and marshmallows you’ll need to bring along your roasting stick. 

AND KIDS: there’s a pond waiting to be fished and bugs & frogs to be caught – bring your rods and nets along!  Don’t forget to sign up on the table in the narthex so we know how much food to bring!  WE NEED TO KNOW TODAY!

NEED HELP RAKING YOUR LEAVES?  The youth are going to be raking leaves on Saturday October 22^nd for those who have difficulty doing this.  If you would like to have your leaves raked please contact Pastor Jake Snieder. 

LIBRARY NEWS:  “She Makes It Look Easy” by Marybeth Whalen.  If you’ve ever wanted to walk in someone else’s shoes—without actually stepping in their messes—you’ll enjoy this novel, which lets you see a situation from two points of view. 

FLOWER MINISTRY: There’s still a couple more slots to fill on the sign up sheet.  Please take a moment to stop by and sign your name to one of the open dates.  Thanks! 

Chess Enthusiast Needed: A number of Cadets want to work on their Chess badge and their counsellors need a bit of help with the game. If you are a chess enthusiast and have a bit of time on a Monday night to give some pointers to the boys about the game of chess please contact: Henry or Jeff D. Thank-you!

THINKING OF THE EXCITEMENT OF SHOVELLING SNOW THIS WINTER?!: Then this is for you.  We are looking for someone who would be willing to clear the snow and salt the walkways around the church throughout the winter.  If you are willing to help out with this please talk to Keith. 

UPCOMING YOUTH & JUNIOR YOUTH EVENTS: Check the monthly Youth Group Newsletter or the "Chatham Grace Youth Group" Facebook page for more information. 

TUESDAY NIGHT: All young adults aged 18 to 30something are invited to join us this Tuesday night at the home of the Snieder's. We will continue our study of the Alpha Course.  Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting.  For more information please contact Pastor Jake. 

Please make sure you have completed the waiver/registration form prior to attending Youth Events.  Completed forms can be given to Pastor Jake or placed in his church mailbox. 

TONIGHT: There will be no Youth Group tonight.

NEXT WEEK: Never too Young - Discipleship.  How old were the twelve disciples?  40 years old? 30? Could some of them possibly been teenagers?  Come out next Sunday evening from 7-9pm as we explore God's call to young people today to live lives of discipleship.  Remember to bring a Loonie or Toonie for Kimberly, our sponsor child.

PIE JUDGES: We still need some pie judges for the church social this Saturday.  If you would like to be a judge please talk to Pastor Jake or sign up on Facebook or the youth bulletin board.

EAT AND RAKE: Bring and appetite and a rake to church on Saturday, October 22.  We will meet in the church fellowship hall at 8am for breakfast and afterwards we will head out to rake leaves for senior members in our church and our community.  We will be finished by lunch time.  Please remember to sign up on Facebook or on the Youth Bulletin board sign-up sheet to let us know you are coming.    

FRIDAY OCTOBER 21: Join us for our next event, a movie night at the church on Friday, October 21.  Parents are welcome to join us.  The movie has not yet been selected, so if you have any good suggestions please pass them along to Pastor Jake.