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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, November 27, 2011                                      

TO ALL CHURCHES:  This past week the Lord called home Agnes from Holland Homes in Brampton.  She was a sister to Margaret of Grace CRC, Teny of Calvary CRC and a sister-in-law to Ann  of First CRC.  She was buried this past week in Sarnia. May God comfort all the families with His love.

FIRST CHURCH:  We are thankful with Sisca that her recuperation is going well following hip replacement.  Bill continues to be under doctor’s care, and while he is improving, more tests are being conducted.  Jack continues to experience difficulties, especially with his eyesight.  Remember Bill as he anticipates surgery in the coming weeks.  In this approaching Christmas season, please visit our shut-ins with a visit or card.

Happy Birthday to Gerard who turned 84 today, to  Jack who turned 74 today, to Lea who is turning 78 on the 29th, to Wilhelmina who is turning 91 on the 30th, and to Marie who is turning 78 on the 30th.  Have a wonderful celebration and blessings throughout the year.

GRACE CHURCH:  We express our condolences to Gerda with the passing of  her husband, Peter this past Sunday.  Our sympathies are also offered to their daughter Julie and grandsons Cody, Kyle and Carson.  The funeral was held this past Thursday at Grace Church.  May God be near them as they mourn his death. 

John returned home from the hospital on Wednesday morning and is currently receiving antibiotics.  Continue to keep him and Edith in your prayers as he has a procedure scheduled for December 2.

Jessica underwent surgery on her right eye on Tuesday, which was successful.  She continues to recover from the procedure and her eye is healing well.

BLENHEIM CHURCH:  We continue to remember Cor and Johanna.  Cor has been able to take a few hours out with the help of a portable oxygen tank.  We also pray for Wouter as he is in the midst of 7 weeks of radiation therapy.   We also pray for our expecting mothers as the due dates come closer.  As we enter into the advent season we look forward not only to Christmas, but also the return of our King.

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SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at Grace CRC and at 5 pm. 

OFFERINGS FOR November:  Salvation Army.

Gift Certificates and Gift Cards:  For your gift giving needs of certificates and gift cards, please visit Chatham Christian School weekly on Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. to purchase them all in one stop.   Better yet, use gift cards and certificates for your own purchases of gas, groceries, medicine and that coffee shop.  This great fundraiser brings in about $65,000 a year for the school.  Participation at any level really helps the school.

Attention Employers & Management:  Gift cards might be something to consider for your employees.  If you need a special gift card order for Christmas, please contact Suzanne at 354-8643 by Thursday, December 8, 2011

This Friday, Dec. 3rd we will be showing the video Fear God by Francis Chan, at Friday's at Grace.  It is a short video showing how the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.  We start the evening at 6:30 in the sanctuary of Grace CRC.  Our next video series starts on Jan. 13, 2012.  If you have questions, please call Alice at 519-436-0775. 

Christmas Concert: On Friday, December 9, you are invited to a Christmas Concert at St. Andrews United Church,85 William St., beginning at 7 PM.  The concert features organists, Conrad Gold, Willem Ligthart, Alex VanPelt, The Chatham-Kent Christian Men’s Choir, Gary Kivell (soloist), “Witness” (Charlene Sluis and Chuck Zuidema), and audience participation.  A free-will offering will be taken for NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent.  Come out and enjoy an evening of Christian fellowship!

MESSIAH: The performance is December 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. This year’s performance features The Laudate Dominum Choir, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the Chatham Christian High School Concert Choir, orchestra and guest soloists, one of whom is CCHS alumni, Suzanne Schaafsma (currently a vocal master’s student at U of T.). Proceeds from this concert will go to “Right to Life” and “Chatham Outreach for Hunger”. Tickets are $10 or $20 (plus service charges) and can be purchased online at www.cktickets.com or in person at the Chatham Cultural Centre Box office during business hours. Come celebrate our Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God and Everlasting Father with us this Christmas season.

YOUTH DIRECTOR – The Aylmer Christian Reformed Church is seeking a part time individual who will be responsible for developing, promoting, and supervising the youth ministries of our church.  For a complete job description see our church website at www.aylmercrc.org.  Resumes can be sent to Lisa VanKemenade at bruceandlisavk@hotmail.com.  For more information you can contact Henry Vandenbrink at 519-671-7541.