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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, February 12, 2012                                        

GRACE CHURCH:  We are thankful to hear that Win’s hip surgery has been scheduled for February 23^rd.  We pray that everything may be cleared so that he can have this surgery on the scheduled date.  Happy birthday to Art who turned 80 today, to Allen who is turning 75 on the 13^th, to Cecil who is turning 82 on the 15^th, and to Gerard who is turning 80 on the 15^th.  Have a blessed day!

From Marg: I would like to thank the members of Grace Church for their prayers, cards, meals, words of encouragement, and above all I praise God for his measure of healing and for sparing my life.  With praise to God. 

CALVARY CHURCH: This week we welcomed Alyssa Rae to our church family. She is the daughter of Steve and Rae-Anne, born Tues. evening. Everyone is well.  

FIRST CHURCH: Benjamin Andrew, infant son of Cady and David, grandson of Tim and Cathy, after having surgery postponed twice, finally received his 5-hour open-heart operation.  Doctors were pleased with the surgery and little Benjamin will now await a time of recovery at Sick Kids hospital in Toronto.  We continue to commit him and his family to God’s gracious care and healing.  Peter is expected to undergo colon surgery tomorrow.  Please keep him in your prayers.  Jack had a nasty fall this past week and was admitted to hospital, suffering from broken ribs and extensive bruising.  He hopes to come home by the weekend.  Mike enters his fifth week of treatment in Hamilton.  Continue to pray also for Jack as he recuperates at home from recent surgery.  He remains very tired.  Wilhelmina suffered a fall at home and broke her hip. She has undergone surgery and is recuperating in hospital. Please keep her and her family in prayer.    Please keep these brothers and sisters in prayer before our heavenly Father.

Note: Two weeks ago, Kevin Gahan passed away after battling cancer.  Kevin was the recipient of our Backyard Mission Project last summer.  If you would like to send a card expressing your condolences, send it to his wife Connie, at 272 Park St. Chatham, N7M 3S3.

Peter & Aly and Kees & Jessie thank God for the safe arrival of their first great grandchild.  Happy Birthday to Mr. Gus who is turning 82 on February 14th and to Mrs. Ann who is turning 86 on February 15th.  Have a wonderful birthday!

BLENHEIM CHURCH:  We wish Dick Verbeek a happy 75th birthday today and look forward to celebrating Albert's birthday this Friday, February 17th.  We continue to pray for Cor and Johanna as he remains at home.  We also pray for those who recently returned home from the hospital.   

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

OFFERINGS FOR FEBRUARY ARE FOR:  Shepherd’s Way Inn. 

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser:  Come out for an amazing pancake breakfast on Family Day (Monday, Feb. 20) and support our youth at the same time.  Breakfast will be served from 7:30-11:00am at Grace CRC.  Free-will donations will be accepted.  All proceeds will help our youth attend the All Ontario Youth Convention and SERVE.

READY, SET, LEARN: Chatham Christian School is offering an exciting new program for children who are turning 4 in 2012.  This program will run every Wednesday morning, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., for six weeks, starting April 4^th (April 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th, May 2^nd, and 9^th).  The cost is $50.00 for the 6 week session, and the registration deadline is March 9^th.  Please call the school for more information, or to register. 

LUADATE DOMINUM choir is looking for more tenors and basses and sopranos and alto's are welcome too.....it is not too late.  Come on Monday night at the Chatham Christian worship centre (rear door). Let’s make a joyful noise to the Lord together ...for more info call Susie 519-352-6764.   

Chatham Christian High School presents the comedy “A Nose for the News” to be held March 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd at 7:30 pm.  You can purchase tickets at the main office, 475 Keil Drive S, for $8 per adult and $5 per student.  Come and see the crazy characters, especially Cyrano with the big nose!  This drama production by Charlie Lovett provides a comical look at some crazy characters working at a tv station … come and see what ratings you think they deserve! CHATHAM ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE INFORMATION NIGHT: Please come out Thursday February 23, 2012 to Chatham-Kent Children’s Services (495 Grand Ave. W.) to learn more about adoption.  These children need you!  Call to register: 519-352-0440.  

NEIGHBOURLINK FUNDRAISER: A mystery dinner theatre and silent auction will be held on March 3, 2012 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm at Lawson Hall, 304 St. Clair Street in Chatham. Come out and enjoy a four-course meal while trying to solve the mystery. All proceeds have been designated for NeighbourLink-Chatham-Kent. For more information and tickets please contact your local church representative or Myrna Panjer at 519 397-3677 or mpanjer@cogeco.ca . 

The Chatham Solidarity local of CLAC is hosting an exciting education session on February 29^th at 7:00pm in the CLAC office, 455 Keil Dr. South.  Rob Joustra, a senior researcher with the think-tank ‘Cardus’ and PhD candidate at Bath University, will be speaking on The Global Resurgence of Religion and how to view labour in a changing world.  This free event promises to be both interesting and exciting.  We encourage everyone to attend.  If you have any questions, please call the CLAC office at 519 354 4831 for more info. 

GROUNDWORK - How to read the Bible with the Church: There is an ancient way of reading and meditating upon the Bible that just might revolutionize the way you approach scripture in your own devotional life. Join the Feb. 19 Groundwork conversation on Psalm 119 and find out more about it. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.  

KIDS CORNER - Love Who? Liz’s pastor has a challenge: Go out and love an enemy. Can Liz and his friends really love someone like the Good Samaritan did? Find out on this week’s Kids Corner. Check out www.kidscorner.net for devotions, puzzles and more of Liz’s adventures.