Weekly Bulletin - Blyth Christian Reformed Church

Sunday, March 01, 2015
Bulletin # 09
Then Jesus declared, “I
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am the bread of life.
He who comes to me will never
go hungry,
and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”
John 6:35
Welcome: A hearty welcome to each and every one of you. Our prayer is that God would use our services to move you
closer to Him through His Spirit, and encourage your heart. We are really glad you’re here. Please join us downstairs for
coffee and a time of fellowship after the morning worship service.
WORSHIP SERVICE ~ 10:00 AM
GATHERING TO WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
* Song of Praise #590(LUYH), 1,3,4,6 Oh, for a
Thousand Tongues to Sing
* Call to Worship
* God’s Greeting
* Song of Reflection #175(LUYH) When I Survey that
Wondrous Cross
KNOWING GOD’S GRACE
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 8:1-5
Prayer of Confession
Song of Thanksgiving #833(LUYH) There Is a Redeemer
(children, Grade 1 and younger come forward)
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: John 6:25-59
Message: Disaster Relief
Prayer of Application
* Song of Response #681(LUYH) Before the Throne of
God Above
RESPONDING WITH THANKSGIVING
Prayer for God’s People and World
Offertory Prayer
Offering: (1) Church (2) Local Foodgrains Bank
* Song of Response #134(LUYH), 1,2,5 Throughout
These Lenten Days and Nights
GOING WITH GOD’S BLESSING
* Benediction
* Doxology #601(LUYH) All Hail the Power of
Jesus’ Name
The PreK – gr 1 age children will be leaving after the
children’s message for Sunday School. (exit at the FRONT of the sanctuary)
The rest of the Sunday School children and teachers will leave during the parting hymn.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Today:
Next Sunday:
Pastor Gary Van Leeuwen will be leading us in both services.
Pastor Gary Van Leeuwen will be leading us in both services.
The World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Service this year will be hosted by the Anglican Church on Friday March 6th at 7:30
pm. The country featured this year is the Bahamas with Pastor Gary the speaker. Everyone is invited to attend this
community service followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments.
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EVENING WORSHIP 7:30 P.M.
GATHERING TO WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome
* Call to Worship
* God’s Greeting
* Song of Praise #568(LUYH) I Will Sing of My
Redeemer
Prayer
#540(LUYH), 1,2,3 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: Romans 13
Belgic Confession, Article 36
Message: God’s Servant?
Prayer of Application
* #309(LUYH) The Servant Song
RESPONDING WITH THANKSGIVING
Prayer Requests and Prayer
Offering: (1) Church (2) Local Foodgrains Bank
* Song of Response #334(LUYH) May the Mind of
Christ, My Saviour
GOING WITH GOD’S BLESSING
* Benediction
* Doxology #540(LUYH), 4 Holy God, We Praise
Your Name
OFFERING SCHEDULE
Today:
(1) Church (2) Local Foodgrains Bank growing project. In 2014, the local Growing Project of the
Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) consisted of roughly 44 acres of soybeans. Thanks to corporate and individual donations
of money, labour, and crop inputs, the local project made it possible for $19,500 to be forwarded to the national office of
CFGB in Winnipeg. The committee wishes to express its gratitude to everyone for their generosity. (See the Citizen for more
information).
Next Week:
(1) Church (2) Caring for the Heart Ministries (Bob Bramhill) in Wingham. The cfth recently became
involved in the training of interns, who then can provide this ministry elsewhere. In order to facilitate that training a new room
has been added at the ministry centre in Wingham. Our financial contributions will help them install the necessary electronic
equipment to make this training possible.
Future offerings: ; March 15 – Larry and Tracey Luth and children in Haiti;
March 22 – GEMS;
March 24 (Prayer Service) – Salvation Army Wingham Food bank; March 29 – Huron Christian School.
Lift Up Your Hearts We have begun using the new hymnal produced by our denomination as our primary
hymnal for worship. Several people can read music and would like to use a book during the service. To that
end, we have purchased a few copies and we have put them in the entry way of the church. They are for
your use during the service, if you prefer to use a book instead of reading off the overhead. Please be sure
to return them at the end of each service.
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Greeters
North
Greeters
South
Greeters
Back
Ushers
Scripture
Reading
Music- am
pm
PA
Projector
Camera
Nursery
AM
JK – gr 1
SS Helper
Coffee
Servers
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Today
March 1
Next Week
March 8
Two Weeks
March 15
John & Gerrie
Bos
John & Tina
Bos
Luke & Shirley
Bouman
Eric Nonkes
Peter Uyl
Marg Steele
Karl & Anita
Boven
Bert & Susan
Buffinga
Walter & Kathy
Eigenheer
Lisa Baarda
Shawn Reinink
Karl Boven
Gerry & Brenda
Exel
Louis & Nancy
Greidanus
Terry & Kim
Greidanus
Hillie VanAmersfoort
Luke Bouman
Jane Klasen
Praise Team
Hillie
Andrew Bos
Cheryl Bakelaar
David Passchier
Tina Bos
Ben Filiatreault
McKayla Nonkes
Shannon
Redeemed
Kirsten
Micah Nonkes
Mark Siertsema
Jacob Nonkes
Andrea Shortreed
Travis Wilts
Megan Exel
Justin
Jannie
Tracy
Douwe Top
Jamie Reinink
Justin Baarda
Deb Siertsema
Leah Filiatreault
Kaleb Wilts
Lauren
Walter & Kathy
Eigenheer
Louis & Nancy
Greidanus
Terry & Kim
Greidanus
KEEP IN PRAYER

Congratulations to those celebrating birthdays this week:
John Wiersma and Walter Eigenheer – March 3

Gaye Datema continues to regain strength and is awaiting final diagnosis and treatment for her illness. Pray for
complete healing for her.

Let us keep in prayer those who feel the effects of age in their bodies. As our bodies age, we feel the effects of time,
and life sometimes becomes more difficult. We thank God for many years of life, and we pray that those years would be
filled with blessing and health. Those who have gained wisdom are so very often a blessing to the rest of us.
 Congratulations to Merv and Gaye Datema as they will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary on March 4th. We thank the
Lord for blessing you with so many years together!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Profession of Faith Class Today is the last day to join the class. Last week we were introduced to the concept of
profession of faith. This week we will begin looking at the questions. We hope to meet for 4-5 weeks. If you would still like to
attend, please join us in the council room 15 minutes after the morning service has ended.
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Ladies Society Meeting: on Tuesday, March 3rd at 1:30 pm. Study lesson 3, Episode 1 & 2: Teachings and Healings. Roll
call word ‘Teaching’. After recess by Janie Wilts.
It’s time again for Mystery Coffee on Sunday March 15th. In your bulletin you will find a yellow insert, fill it out and put it in
the box marked “MYSTERY COFFEE” downstairs under the mail slots. Your form will have two options:
Host or Be Hosted. If you want to have people over to your house for coffee after church, select the Host
option. Be sure to fill out the maximum number of guest and if that includes children as well. If you would
rather go for coffee somewhere then choose the option “Be Hosted” and fill in the amount of people you will
bring with you. If you are flexible and are willing to host or be hosted then fill out both sections and we will let
you know by March 9th if you are hosting or being hosted.
On Sunday morning, March 15th you will find in your mail slot a note indicating where you will be going for
coffee or how many guests will be coming over(but you won’t know who until they arrive at your door).
If you have any questions please contact Karen at 519-357-3357 or [email protected].
Wingham and District Right to Life annual banquet will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:45 p.m. at the Columbus
Centre. The guest speaker will be Alex Schadenberg from Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. Tickets are $20 or $15 for
students. Please contact Brenda Sjaarda for tickets
Worship Conference and Concert: Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Goderich will be hosting a Worship Conference
and Concert with Robin Mark and the Belfast Band on Saturday, April 11th! The Worship Conference is entitled “Matters of
Significance: Learning and Encouraging Authentic Worship” and will run from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday. The Concert
will begin at 7:00 pm. The Worship Conference will be of great value particularly for anyone involved in worship planning and
sound in your faith community. View full details and ticket purchase information at www.trinitychurchgoderich.ca .
Listowel Christian School Spring Auction will be held Friday, March 27th at 7:30 in the school gym. Dinner and silent
auction will begin at 6:00pm. If you would like to donate an item or gift certificate to our Auction, you may send it to the
school or contact Tonia-Joy Skipper at 519-418-3333. We hope to see you there for fun, food, and fellowship in support of
the school.
LDCSS invites you to enjoy ‘An evening in Paris’ at their Spring Fund Raising Banquet THIS Saturday, March 7th.
Featuring the musical talents of LDCSS students as well as special guest artists, The Wiebes. We look forward to treating
you to a gourmet dinner, great entertainment, and a silent auction just for fun! If you have an item or service that you would
like to donate please let us know. RSVP asap to [email protected]
‘Welcome Wednesdays’ come to LDCSS! Grades 9-12 Admissions Open Houses. Dates: March 4, April 1, and May 6,
9:30-11:30 AM, 12:30-2:30 PM. Come experience LDCSS in action!
•
Tour the School
• Meet Faculty and Staff
• Receive Admissions Information
Please RSVP: 519-455-4360 ext.231 or [email protected]
LDCSS school tours are also available by appointment.
For more information visit www.ldcss.ca
London District Christian Secondary School is accepting applications for a full time Math position for the 2015-2016
school year. For more information, please go to the LDCSS web page at http://www.ldcss.ca/contact-jobs.aspx
HCS Shop ‘n Save order: The next order will be placed on Wednesday, March 4. Gift cards can be used to purchase that
special present or if you’re unsure what to buy – make the gift card the present. Cheese products and Coastal Coffee are
available and very tasty. Talk to your friends and neighbours about participating too. Order sheets are available online
www.huronchristianschool.ca Contact your church representative or Helen at 519-482-7851 at Huron Christian School on
Wednesday mornings.
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YOUNG PEOPLE/ADULT’S NEWS
Next FAITH INSTRUCTION: Tuesday, March 3 . Shannon is on snacks.
Next TRILLIUM FORMAL meeting is on Wednesday, March 4 @ Becky's house @ 7:30 PM.
SERVE: Registration payment will be due March 12th. You should have now received the amounts you owe by email. Let
Becky know if you have any questions!
Next YOUTH GROUP: "BARF" night coming up on March 12.
OTHER NEWS
Special Today Devotional Lent Series - "So, what are you giving up for Lent?" Has anybody ever asked you that question?
Lent does involve self-denial, but it’s much more. It’s a season to focus on the hope of Jesus Christ. The Today Devotional is
offering a special devotion series to help you refresh, refocus, and renew your faith during the season of Lent. Visit
LentDevotionals.com.
DESERVE DEATH BUT RECEIVE LIFE: - When we work we expect to receive what we’ve earned. But according to
Romans 6:23 and Romans 1:18-25, what we deserve is death. Join us as we study these passages to discover how it’s
possible that we receive life instead. Subscribe for free weekly email notifications at ListenToGroundwork.com or visit
GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen now.
Today is World Renew DRS Sunday: - Celebrate World Renew volunteers this week as they share the love of Christ with
disaster survivors through World Renew DRS, Offering Hope to people in need. Please give generously in today’s offering to
help families in Alberta, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, and beyond. You can also give online at worldrenew.net, call 1800-730-3490, or mail your cheque (designated “DRS” in the memo line) to World Renew, 3475 Mainway, STN LCD 1,
Burlington, ON, L7R 3Y8. Thank you!
Worship Concert - Body and Soul Collective and Nicole Ensing Band - Live in Concert! Friday March 6, 7:30pm @ New Life
CRC in Guelph. A new worship resource has been created, and you’re invited to be a part of it! Enjoy the concert and hear
new songs created for worship and rooted in Reformed theology, by Jeremy Zeyl and the Body and Soul Collective from
London, ON. Also featured is the Nicole Ensing Band. Nicole has just released an album based on the poetry of G.K.
Chesterton, “Riddles and Creeds”. Tickets are $10 each or $25 for a family! Reserve your seat today by emailing
[email protected]. For info on the music visit www.bodyandsoulcollective.com and www.nicoleensingband.com.
Join The Network! - Have you checked out The Network? The site just celebrated 5 years and over 15,000 posts! The site
is a great place to engage in discussion, post ministry questions and find resources for over 50 areas of church ministry! Join
the fun yourself by creating an account and connecting with others. Visit crcna.org/Network or contact [email protected]
with any questions.
CAMPUS CHAPLAIN - Campus Ministry at Dalhousie University seeks to hire a half-time Campus Chaplain, beginning
August 1, 2015. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, three references and a brief vision for
campus ministry to: Len Diepeveen, Chair of the Search Committee, [email protected]. A job description is
available upon request. For more information, please contact Len Diepeveen. The competition closes on March 31, 2015.
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DR Open Youth Team - Join youth/young adults from the Dominican Republic to form a cross-cultural youth missions team
in the DR from July 22 to August 3 this summer. If you love sports, drama, music, kids and youth, as well as making new
friends, this is for you! Additional details can be found at www.crwm.org or contact [email protected].
Love web design? - Create and implement a website for World Renew’s Haiti partner PWOFOD, and train staff on keeping
the material current. This rewarding volunteer opportunity to use your website design and CMS skills includes working from
home and a short trip to Haiti. More information available at worldrenew.net/gvp or [email protected].
Inspirational Women’s Conference on Sat, April 11th from 9:00am – 4:00 pm at The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle,
Oakville, Ont. Registration: www.coffeebreakontario.com. Cost: before March 28th $40 after March 28th $45.
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday
Sunday School (Pre K –gr 1) ................................................................................. after the offering
Sunday School / Faith Instruction Classes (gr 2 – gr. 8) ........................................ after am service
Sunday Services ................................................................................................... 10 am & 7:30 pm
Profession of Faith Class .................................................................... 15 min after morning service
Monday
Exercise group .....................................................................................................................9:30 am
Full Council Meeting ............................................................................................................7:30 pm
Faith Instruction ........................................................................................................7:30 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday
Ladies Society ‘Priscilla’ ...........................................................................................1:30 – 3:00 pm
Faith Instruction / Catechism Class (gr 9 +) ........................................................................7:30 pm
Wednesday
Coffee Break .............................................................................................................10 – 11:30 am
Evening Coffee Break ..............................................................................................7:30 – 9:00 pm
Gems (girls gr. 4-8)...................................................................................................7:30 – 9:00 pm
Cadets (boys gr. 4-8) ................................................................................................7:30 – 9:00 pm
Thursday
Bulletin Deadline ..................................................................................................................5:00 pm
Friday
Exercise group .....................................................................................................................9:30 am
Church & Minister: 519-523-4743
Minister: Pastor Gary Van Leeuwen email: [email protected] .
Home: 226-523-5566 and cell: 519-441-7805
Clerk Mr. Rick Steele 519-526-7446 e-mail: [email protected]
Blyth CRC Web Site: www.blythcrc.ca
Bulletin Announcements: call Anita Boven: 519-523-9492
or e-mail [email protected] before 5:00 pm on Thursday.