Grace Christian Reformed Church
We welcome you to our worship service! Pastor William Koopmans will lead us in worship this morning.
This evening: our combined worship service is at 5pm and it will be led by Grace and located at Grace CRC. Pastor William will be preaching on Psalm 98 and Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 10 “God’s Providential Hand”.
UPCOMING LORD’S SUPPER SERVICES:
We are celebrating Lord’s Supper Sunday November 20 in the pm worship service.
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.
Thought for the week: “A heart is happiest when it beats for others.”
MORNING OFFERINGS:
November 13, 2011 – Timothy Leadership Institute: Timothy Leadership Training Institute is an organization that was conceptualized at Calvin Seminary, took root in Africa in the 1990s and has since developed rapidly throughout the world. The mission of Timothy Leadership Training Institute is to train pastors, evangelists and lay leaders, enabling them to build viable and healthy congregations and communities in the spirit of 2 Timothy 2:2, "Entrust what you have heard from me to those who will be qualified to teach others." Goals include the growth of faith, generosity and productive work accounted for through regular reporting.
November 20, 2011 - Grace Church Budget: We are short to date for our budget to meet our quota. Please give generously with a thankful and giving heart.
PRAYER MINISTRY:
· 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.
Please have all bulletin items in by Wednesday 7pm. Office Hrs: Tues –Fri 9am–noon
SENIOR HOME MINISTRY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD MYSTERY ESPECIALLY WHEN COMBINED WITH FOOD!: We are excited to be planning a mystery lunch event on Sunday November 27TH. You can sign up either to have people over or to go to someone else’s place for lunch. The mystery is that you don’t know who else will be going. This is a fun social event in which we can get to know each other socially. We encourage you to participate by signing up on the sheet that’s on the table in the narthex. You can also phone Claire Prins (519-352-6643) or Julie at the church office (519-436-1558) for more information.
GRACE PHONE DIRECTORY: It’s that time of year again to update your contact information for the Grace CRC phone directory. Please take a moment to check over your information and make any needed corrections beside your entry. If it is correct, place a check mark beside your entry. If you have adult children or parents listed feel free to check over that information as well. Thank you.
DEACON’S SENIOR CHRISTMAS DINNER: will be held on Wednesday December 7th. Please note this change from the November calendar. If you are a senior you will receive a formal invitation in your mail slot in a couple of weeks.
HELP NEEDED FOR THE SENIOR CHRISTMAS DINNER: The senior dinner will held on Wednesday December 7. If you would like to help that day in preparing the meal (peeling potatoes, making salads, cooking vegetables and manning the kitchen while the deacons serve) please talk to Jackie Bultje. We have a different team coming to do the clean up. We always have a great afternoon in the kitchen and we would love to have you join us.
LIBRARY NEWS: Now in your Library, two new novels by Bodie & Brock Thoene. Born from the highly acclaimed and best-loved novels of three generations of readers—The Zion Covenant and The Zion Chronicles series—Zion Diaries ventures into the lives of the inspiring and intriguing characters who loved intensely, stood up for what was right, and fought boldly during Hitler’s rise to power and the dark days of World War II.
FELLOWSHIP CLUB: Will hold their annual Carol sing and game night on Friday November 25th at Ron & Meike’s home at 7:30pm. Please phone Ron & Meike VanVeen or Joe & Susie Hoekstra if you can come.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Join us this Tuesday night at the home of Pastor Jake and Liesje Snieder as we spend time exploring the Gospel of Mark, focusing on chapter 13. Bring your own Bible.
TONIGHT: Bible Reading Small Group will meet from 6:30-7:00pm for those interested in reading scripture together. At 7pm we will continue our series: Never Too Young - Queen Esther.
NEXT WEEK: Crossfire Youth Service at Bethel CRC in London. We will leave Grace CRC at 3:30. Parent and adult volunteers are needed to drive. Talk to Pastor Jake if you can drive.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2: All Grade 7&8's are invited to a Gym Night at Chatham Christian School on Friday, December 2 from 7:30-9:00pm.