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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, December 4, 2011                                        

CALVARY CHURCH:  John remains in our prayers after completing his last round of chemo treatments. He is scheduled to return to the oncologist in a month. Others have difficulty attending our worship services because of health concerns. We wish them God's peace. 

FIRST CHURCH:  Last Sunday afternoon, Sisca fell and fractured her thigh bone at the point of the hip replacement.  She was to have undergone another operation and a new hip this past Thursday.  Pray for God’s peace and for healing.  Bill will undergo further tests this coming Wednesday; he is slowly regaining his strength.  We keep Bill and Suze in our prayers during this time of uncertainty.  Bill is expected to undergo surgery for colon cancer this coming Tuesday.  May God provide for each of these needs, for strength and healing.  In this approaching Christmas season, please visit our shut-ins with a visit or card: Tina at Riverview Gardens, Johanna at Riverview Gardens, Wendy at St. Andrews Residence, Brian at home, Tina at home, and others who are going through difficult times.  

GRACE CHURCH:  Please pray for and encourage our shut ins throughout this month: Tina, Bea, Mary, Al, Irene, Mary, and others who are going through difficult times. Happy birthday to Willy who is turning 73 on December 7th.

From Margaret: I would like to thank the Grace congregation for the outpouring of love at my recent mishap.  All the cards, phone calls, visits, and meals were very much appreciated.  Thanks again and God bless you!  

BLENHEIM CHURCH:  We continue our prayers for Cor and Johanna.  Thanks to the help of excellent nurses, and other caretakers, Cor has been able to stay home.  We also continue to pray for Wouter  as the end of his radiation treatments comes closer.  We pray for Hilda who broke her ankle last Friday and pray that her break may heal without causing too much pain.  We look forward to celebrating Hermina's birthday this coming Wednesday. 

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

OFFERINGS FOR December:  Chatham Christian Schools - Transportation Fund. 

You are invited to the Friendship Bible Hour Christmas Program on Thursday, Dec 15^th at 7 o’clock in Grace CRC.  Come and enjoy their enthusiasm and excitement as they praise God for the birth of His Son through singing and drama.  Their joy and sincerity will rub off on you and set the tone for your Christmas celebration. 

Merry Christmas from Grace Coffee Break!   Just a reminder that Morning Coffee Break will be enjoying a Christmas brunch this Wednesday (no Bible Study).   Coffee is on at 9:30 a.m. and brunch is served at 10 .  Evening Coffee Break will meet as normal.   There will be no morning Coffee Break the following week but Evening Coffee Break will have their Christmas party on Wed., Dec. 14.   Coffee Break then takes a break for Christmas, but will resume meeting on Wednesday, January 11.  Any questions?  Please call Kathy DeKoter at 519-354-7551 or e-mail her at kathy@dekoter.name.     

Christmas Concert: This 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.

GROUNDWORK - You Asked! Part 2 : We are thankful for the listeners who write letters, post questions on our Facebook page, and email us. On this week’s program we’ll dig into scripture together to answer some of the questions you’ve asked Groundwork. Join the December 11th Groundwork conversation Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.  

KIDS CORNER - Merry X-Monsters: What’s the true meaning of Christmas? On this week’s Kids Corner, you can help Liz figure this out. Then check out kids@kidscorner.net for devotions, puzzles and more of Liz’s adventures. 

 WORLD MISSIONS - ‘Tis the season . . . Remember your missionaries this holiday season by sending them a card. This is more than a festive greeting - it’s a greatly appreciated dose of encouragement and care.