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Newsletter - March 7, 2010 |
Life @ First Council Plans a RetreatFor the past few months there have been updates of a "visioning" process that council has been going through with Pastor Bernie. Many council members have been made aware of an energy within the congregation of a desire to move forward and act, and we share that feeling. Pastor Bernie has led us through a series of sessions that have been extremely thought provoking, making us think about where our congregation has come from, where we are now and how we must move forward to achieve God's will for our church. Council has therefore decided to a retreat on Saturday, March 27 The objective is to establish firm ministry goals which we will then bring to next congregational meeting. As always, we are grateful for your continuing prayers as we work through this process together. You are asked to especially hold council in prayer on March 27 from 9 am until 3 pm while that retreat is being held. On behalf of council, Craig Vander Zwaag ***** ARRIVED IN CAMEROON Heidi Renkema has arrived safely in Cameroon and is looking forward to writing about her adventurous trip so far. She writes: Thank you so much for supporting me in prayer and finances as I have been preparing for the work God has called me to do in Cameroon . I am excited to begin the agricultural work with the Baka soon, but I'm also still a little nervous about leaving everything familiar for a completely different culture. Please continue to uphold me and the ministry with the Baka in prayer. My specific requests are for safe travels to Cameroon and within the country in the first few weeks after I arrive, for adjusting to life with the Baka, and for continued provision of the financial support for my ministry. At this time, I need the last $6000 to cover all my monthly living and ministry costs for the next two years. I am truly amazed by and grateful for how God has been preparing the way before me and providing for all my needs, and I trust He will continue to do so! LOST & FOUND All items in lost and found will be on display in the gym for the next two weeks. Please take the time to see if anything belongs to you! |
Upcoming offerings: Sunday March 7th, 2nd offering for missionary support Sunday March 14th, 2nd offering for CRWRC / Canadian Foodgrains Bank The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a Christian-based charitable organization that is working to end hunger in developing countries. The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee is one of 15 members who have an account with the Foodgrains Bank from which they can draw or they can also borrow if the need arises , so they can respond immediately when a need is placed before them. Our support of the CRWRC / Canadian Foodgrains Bank will replenish the CRWRC account with the Foodgrains Bank. Sunday March 14, 2010 will be CRWRC / Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday in our church. In past years the deacons have supported the Foodgrains Bank by sending $2000 from our diaconate fund, but this year we will send $1000 from our diaconate fund, and have a second offering on Sunday March 14,2010 to give the congregation an opportunity to support the CRWRC / Canadian Foodgrains Bank. ***** SATURDAY NIGHT SUPPER Once again our church has the privilege of serving as part of this great ministry. The supper will take place on April 17th. Next week the sign up sheets will be out and ready for volunteers. ***** Would you like to receive email notification of special events in the life of our church, such as when a member passes away? If so please contact the church office and provide your email address. Please note that even if the church has your email for other reasons already you will not be automatically added to the list unless you specifically request it. *****
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Activities
SENIORS ALIVE We will be meeting on Tuesday the 9th of March at noon for our monthly luncheon. This month we will meet at Kings Buffett for lunch. All are welcome! Ladies Volleyball Ladies volleyball is every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. All women are welcome to join! If you have any questions call Manja Ensing or the church office at 519-8222-7720. Men's Floor Hockey is a great place to meet new people and have a great time. Come on out on Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm. Coffee Break "The magicians said to Pharoah, "This is the finger of God."This is how the Ten Plagues were acknowledged by the Eygptian court to be the hand of the Hebrew God. We'll study this in Session 3 of Ray Vanderlaan's book: God Heard Their Cry. Please note that we will take a break on March Break, that is, on Wednesday,17.the coffee is on this Wednesday, March 10th in the morning at 9:15. All are welcome. Men's Life We meet every Thursday at 10:00-11:30 am. All men are welcome to attend. Arnold and John JOIN US FOR YOUTH Group Tuesday evenings at 7:00! Call the church at 519-822-7720 for more information. College and Careers: Are you a young adult, either at the university or in a career, and you are looking for a place to belong? Email or call Marijke VanAndel at mvanande@uoguelph.ca 519-830-3027. SUNDAY SCHOOL CORNER: Do you like to draw?or paint? Use any of the following: pencils, pencil crayons, markers, paint, crayons, ink or glue? When you get a clean blank piece of paper, does it make your fingers itchy? Then the annual Missions Poster contest is for you! The church needs creative kids like you to make mission-themed posters, which they use at their offices to inspire people, and more importantly as bulletin covers. These covers can be so inspiring....people might feel Jesus nudging them to serve Him in missions! You can get rules/ entry forms from your Sunday school teacher...any time..but your entry must be sent in by April 16th.For ideas, why not look at the website crwm@crcna.ca ?Have fun!
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Roughin' it at Woodland Provincial Park That's right folks. Crazy summer ways are coming early this year. April 10, the Guelph Chapter of Woodland Christian High School is holding a camp-out, also known as the annual benefit auction. There'll be games, camp snacks, silent auctions, and dessert auctions. Then we'll throw another log on the fire and end with a live auction. Auction items include a meal by Pastors van Milligen, all day ski passes, an awesome quilt, and so much more. Tickets (only $8.00) available at the door or from any Woodland parent. Startin' at 6:15 at New Life Church , 400 Victoria Rd. N. A great way to support your favourite Christian High School ! ***** UPCOMING ONE DAY CONFERENCE ON MISSIONS by CRWM Want to find out all the amazing things our Christian Reformed church is doing in response to the great commission? Bringing the Learning back home:Short term missions; Are missionaries still needed?; Ministry among Muslims: Understanding Islam; Poverty in the Bible ***** Attention Parents of teens or soon to be teens! Exeter CRC invites you to come and hear youth culture specialist Paul Robertson present “Understanding the Five Cries of Caring Parents.” Research shows kids can be greatly helped if they are able to draw on five great sources of strength from their parents; each of these “cries” deals with a basic need in the home. Five Cries realizes that raising kids can ring alarm bells but there is hope! This interactive, multi-media presentation will leave you with plenty of practical helps. Please Join us April 10 th from 9-12 noon, lunch will be provided. The cost is just $10/person and $15/couple, for more info or to register contact Ben vanStraten at 519-235-2990 or ben.vanstraten@exetercrc.on.ca. ***** The Ministry to Seafarers is looking for you!We are a ministry operating in the Old Port of Montreal and we minister to the many seafarers who come into port daily. are looking for volunteers who are willing and able to serve here in Montreal for one week to one month.We look for two volunteers at a time so it's a perfect position for couples. all costs are covered and comfortable housing is provided. For more information check out www.crcna.org/pages/servicelink_opp_montr.cfm, www.ministrytoseafarers.org , email us at min2seaf@colba.net or call us at 514 844 1476 .Looking forward to hearing from you. |
CALENDAR of EVENTS March 2010 “ Whatever the future may hold, I am so thankful to God for C.R.C. Campus Ministry because of all that it has meant to me…” from a graduating student. is God doing on our campuses? Come and find out. You're invited to join us for a CAMPUS MINISTRY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE March 21, 6:00 in Community CRC ( 1275 Bleams Rd. , Kitchener ) Hear students' stories, meet the campus ministers from Waterloo , Laurier, and Guelph , be encouraged. Need more information? Call Eve Mazereeuw 519-827-1753
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April 2010 WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL BENEFIT & DESSERT AUCTION Join us around the campfire on April 10, for the annual WOODLAND CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL BENEFIT & DESSERT AUCTION Got an item, gift certificate or service you can donate to benefit Christian education? Speak to Eve Mazereeuw 827-1753 or Sharon Krygsman 836-5208. Donations needed by March 1. ***** Husbands & Wives:Are your dreams for your life still visible? Or are they buried somewhere in the laundry basket full of busy jobs, kids' activities, tiredness and bills. As a married couple, uncover those dreams together on a Reformed Marriage Encounter Weekend. Plan to attend the upcoming weekend in London , ON, April 16-18, 2010. For more information, or to register on-line, go to www.reformedme.org or contact Ben and Kim Butler at 613-544-4075 or Ontario_registration@reformedme.org ***** Disability Concerns Spring Conference Helping People Help People April 24th, 2010 Community Christian Reformed Church Kitchener Barb Newman Speaker Disability Concerns is pleased to host author Barb Newman! She is well known for her work with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Set this day aside for a great day of learning and sharing. |
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DENOMINATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS WORLD MISSIONS Save the Date. . . - for a Global Outreach Missions Conference in the London area on April 17. Ministry leaders, Missions Committee members, Missions Advocates, Short-term missions participants and everyone interested in missions are welcome to this day of celebration, learning and practical application. Mark this event on your calendar! For more information about GO Conferences, please visit www.crwm.org.
BACK TO GOD HOUR RADIO - Visit www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times. KIDSCORNER - Go to www.kidscorner.net for stories, devotions, puzzles and more. CRC PRAYER LINE: Your prayers help transform lives and communities worldwide! Did you know that you could receive weekly specific prayer requests and updates via the CRC Prayer Line? Call 1-888-CRC-PRAY or visit us on the web at www.crcna.org/pages/prayer_requests.cfm to receive current prayer requests for the mission agencies and ministries of the CRC. Sign up to receive the weekly email Prayer Line update. ===================== FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH |