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Common Bulletin Insert

Chatham-Kent CRC’s

Sunday, February 19, 2012                                        

GRACE CHURCH:  From Jim & Kathy: It is so good to belong to a family of believers.  Jim & Kathy Hoekstra and the entire deJonge family would like to thank everyone for the prayers, kind deeds, cards, baking and many other ways of expressions of love shown to our mother Teena during her life here on earth.  We appreciate all you’ve done for our family.  Many will miss Teena and we celebrate her body being made new in Heaven.

We offer our condolences to Wilma with the passing away of her brother Piet in Holland this past Tuesday night after a long and difficult struggle with cancer.   We pray for God’s strength and nearness for Wilma and that she may feel the support of her church family during this difficult time. 

FIRST CHURCH:  Peter underwent a six hour operation this past Monday to remove a sizeable portion of his upper intestine. The surgery was deemed successful and Peter expresses his appreciation for the congregation’s thoughts and prayers as he anticipated the surgery and now as he is in recovery. He anticipates returning home early in the week.  Wilhelmina remains hospitalized for care of her health until such time as she can be discharged to a Nursing Home.  Mike continues his treatments in Hamilton.  Jack will remain in hospital until the end of the month as a result of a recent fall in which he fractured ribs and his shoulder. We pray for strength for their recovery.   Baby Benjamin came home from hospital this past Sunday. He is recovering very well from his corrective heart surgery. The family gives praise to God for his comfort, grace and healing. Continue to keep the Herders in prayer before God.  Happy Birthday to those celebrating on February 24th: Mr. Andy turning 72, Mr. Peter turning 82, and Mr. Bill turning 86.  Have a blessed day! 

BLENHEIM CHURCH:  We look forward to celebrating with Cor and Johanna as Johanna has her birthday this Wednesday.  We continue to pray for Cor as he struggles with his cancer and the various effects on his body.  We pray for those who have lost mobility over the years and for those who suffer with a lot of pain. 

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

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

Grace CRC Cadets: Please note that there will be not Cadets on Monday, Feb 20th due to Family Day.  Enjoy your time together. 

We will also be racing our Cadets Cars on Monday, March the 5^th. You are welcome to join us and cheer on your Cadet(s). 

Leap Year Soup and Bun Fundraiser:  On February 29, the Grade 5-8 students of Wallaceburg Christian School will be hosting a fundraiser soup and bun dinner.   The dinner begins at 6 p.m. at the Wallaceburg Christian Reformed Church, on a donation basis.  All money raised will go toward paying for their end of the year field trip to Fair Glen Youth Camp.  Fair Glen provides an outdoor Christian educational experience that enables students to fully appreciate God's Creation in a natural setting.  The school choir will be singing a couple of songs, and there will be a power point presentation about past experiences at Fair Glen.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

Attention all separated and divorced people:  Monday, February 20 will mark the beginning of a 13-week DVD/seminar program, DivorceCare, designed exclusively for those going through the pain of marital breakdown.  We meet every Monday for 13 weeks at 1st Baptist Church, 99 Thomas Ave, Wallaceburg from 6:30-8:30 pm.  The complete cost is $20.00, which also covers the cost of the workbook.  This is a non-denominational bible-based program open to the entire community.  If you are interested or have questions feel free to browse the DivorceCare website at www.divorcecare.org or contact Kathy Regnier at kregnier2@cogeco.ca or 627-6414.  Pre-registration is preferred but not necessary.  There will be childcare available for no cost but preregistration is necessary. 

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!

It’s Time for Boterkoek Once Again!!!  Grace CRC’s Coffee Break is baking up Boterkoek on Saturday, March 3.  The boterkoek will be as delicious as ever and the proceeds will fund Grace's Coffee Break Ministry.  Pick-up will be at Praise Fellowship Church on Sat., March 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Praise Fellowship Church is located at 165 Park Ave. East.  Cost is 1 boterkoek for $7 or 3 for $18.

There are three ways to reserve your Boterkoek…

1)   Sign up on the green sign-up sheet on the table in church foyer

2)   Call Kathy DeKoter at 519-354-7551

3)   E-mail your order to kathy@dekoter.name

You may reserve Boterkoek until Wednesday, Feb. 29.  Thank you for your support!  

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. 

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. 

HATHAM 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.  

GROUNDWORK - The Cross as Our Example: How do you react when someone treats you wrong—a friend betrays you, or you're accused unfairly of something you didn't do? Even when it's a little thing, like getting cut off on the highway, how do you react? Do you get mad? Do you scream and curse? Do you try to get even? Jesus shows us a better way. Join the Feb. 26 Groundwork conversation based on 1 Peter 2:21-25. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.  

KIDS CORNER - Forget About It: Liz is struggling with remembering every mean thing Spike has ever done to him. Help Liz discover the meaning of “love keeps no record of wrongs” on this week’s Kids Corner. Check out www.kidscorner.net for devotions, puzzles and more of Liz’s adventures.  

Special Needs SERVE - July 14-19, 2012 – OTTAWA: A 5 day spiritual journey for youth between the ages 14-26. This unique SERVE project is for young people with special needs who cannot be accommodated on a traditional SERVE program. Participants will spend time serving God through work projects, worship, and prayer. The events of SERVE are tailored to the ability of the individual so that each person can experience the joy that comes from serving God. Contact Joanna Janssen at jo_janssen_8@hotmail.com or Pastor Ron Hosmar at youthpastor@calvincrc.ca or 613-225-2889 Ext. #3 for more information. Learn more about SERVE at: http://www.youthunlimited.org/events-2/ottawa-on-special-needs/. 

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CRC! - Be part of the transformation of lives and communities worldwide by volunteering with World Missions as a Special Needs Assistant in Nicaragua or a Church Planting Consultant in the Dominican Republic, or by volunteering with CRWRC as an English Language Facilitator in Cambodia or an Organization Development Coordinator in Mozambique. For information on these or any other volunteer opportunity, please visit www.crcna.org/servicelink or contact us at volunteer@crcna.org