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COVENANT CHURCH FAMILY
**Brandon and Terri Falcon were blessed with a baby boy on Wednesday, March 4 at 11:07pm. Reese is
now a big sister to Luke William Falcon! Luke and mom are doing well. Welcome, baby Luke and
congrats, Falcon family!
**Just before 12pm Sunday, March 8, Chris and Kristina Broad welcomed Lois Catherine Broad to the
world. Mom and baby are doing well. Congratulations to them, Lois’ siblings Gwennie and Charlie, and
proud grandparents David and Diane Broad!
**Michelle and Derek VanderSpek are expecting their firstborn in a few weeks. Early in the pregnancy the
baby was diagnosed with some very troubling heart problems; thanks be to God the baby’s health has
been improving steadily month by month! Let’s join the VanderSpeks in praying for a special measure of
the Lord’s strength, peace and continued healing.
**Wedding news! Heather Grace VanAndel and William Luke Olbach have indicated their desire to be
united in Christian marriage. Unless lawful objections to their proposed union are received, the wedding
will take place at Covenant CRC on Saturday, March 21st at 3:10pm, Pastor Martin Dam will be
officiating. May the Lord give this couple (and their families) a rich blessing as Heather and Luke prepare
for their wedding day and marriage.
MARANATHA
CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
735 FRONTENAC CRES, WOODSTOCK, ON N4V 0B1
TELEPHONE: 519-539-5301
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.maranathacrcwoodstock.com
MARCH 15, 2015
Maranatha CRC’s purpose is:
Helping people to grow in Jesus Christ by celebrating God’s grace
COMBINED EVENING PALM SUNDAY SERVICE: Please join us on Sunday, March 29 at
6:30pm for our annual Combined Evening Palm Sunday service. This year we have four churches
participating: Knox Presbyterian Church, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Maranatha CRC and Covenant
CRC. Rev. Beth Fellinger will lead us. A combined choir will participate in the service. Nursery is
available for the younger children. Refreshments will be served following the service.
Pastor:
Rev. Daryl Meijer – Office: 539-5638
Email: [email protected]
Ministry Coordinator:
Mrs. Kristin Klein – Office: 539-5301/226-228-7446
Email: [email protected]
Missionary Support:
Joseph & Robinah Mutebi – World Renew
Josiah & Sarah Bokma – Christian Reformed World Missions
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ALARM
Please leave the building by the closest exits.
Parents: Your children will be taken by their teachers out of their classrooms via their
closest exits. Please meet your children outside the building.
Clerk: Mr. Tim Bentum 519-421-7157
Custodians: Mrs. Jennifer Beimers 226-777-1344
Mrs. Lindsay Horinga 519-456-5972
Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs. Sharon Kiers 519-539-5301
If you would like a copy of the service please contact the office.
Please have bulletin announcements in by Thursday noon.
We have come into His House
to worship Him.
elcome to all those who are worshipping with us today. We extend a special welcome to
those who are visiting. We pray that our worship and fellowship will encourage you and all of us
in our daily walk with the Lord. Please join us for fellowship and coffee in the gymnasium after the
morning service. May God bless Rev. Daryl Meijer in the preaching of the Word this day. Our weekly
church newsletter is available at the Welcome Centre. Songbooks, regular & large print, are available
from the ushers.
PM AOYC Service – Mike Gordon
OFFERINGS Today – Calvin Sem-Facing Your Future/Budget Next Week – Friendship Canada/Budget
Received Mar 8/15 – Church Ministries $4,725.60
WM – Bokma $916.35
We gratefully acknowledge your support of our church, our denomination and various ministries!
NEXT WEEK AM Rev. Daryl Meijer
CHURCH FAMILY – Prayer Notes
**Janet Bentum continues to recuperate at home after surgery a month ago. At the time of bulletin
printing, Janet was still awaiting results from pathology. We pray for her continued healing and God's
strength for the whole family.
**Freda Ranter has been in Woodstock Hospital for the past week with abdominal adhesions, likely
resulting from previous abdominal surgeries. We pray that God would loosen the adhesions and remove
any obstructions.
**Murray Dyk is scheduled for an angiogram on Monday morning in Hamilton, so doctors can have a
better sense of his heart functioning and blood flow. We pray for a successful procedure and for Murray's
health and strength.
**Nick Kiers had a follow-up visit in London this week that showed his condition as stable, which the
family takes as good news. We pray that Nick will continue to experience no adverse affects of the
treatments he received, and that the cancer will not return.
**Due to their health, Mrs. Jacoba Batterink, Mr. Andy Berghuis, Mrs. Anna DeJager, Mr. & Mrs. Hank &
Jean Meyer, Mrs. Tina Schut, Mr. & Mrs. Klaas & Liz Slik and Mr. Albert Wesselink are unable to join us
for worship services. Please support them with prayer and encouragement.
**Thank you to everyone who came out to support youth for the kale and spaghetti dinner. We were able
to raise approximately $1,400 for our youth to go on SERVE and to All Ontario.
Of all the wonderful gifts that God has given us, the gift of His own Son is truly the greatest. How
can we ever thank God for a gift like that? God does not ask us to sacrifice our own precious
firstborn, but He does ask that we be generous in making some sacrifices for Him.
March 15 – Mr. Mike Bylsma
March 19 – Mr. Hank Horinga
March 20 – Mr. Bill De Jong
March 24 – Mr. Ted VanderKooi
March 25 – Mrs. Fenny VanStraten
March 28 – Mrs. Anna DeJager
March 28 – Myra Bokma (missionary’s daughter, will be 3 – address in newsletter)
NEXT WEEK’S COLLECTION – Friendship Canada
“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created them.” Genesis 1:27
The mission of Friendship Ministries is to share God’s love with people who have cognitive impairments
and to enable them to become an active part of God’s family.
TODAY:
Elder in Charge: Mr. Andrew Streutker
Usher in Charge: Mr. Richard Reinders Ushers: R. Reinders, B. Vanmeekeren, M. Zuest, S. Overgaauw
Audio: N. Overgaauw
Computer: C. Beimers
Library: Rebecca, Betty
Welcome Centre: Nellie
Coffee Servers: Fam. J. VanBarneveld, Fam. K. VanBoven
Main Door Greeters: Fam. H. Klingenberg
East Side Door Greeters: Fam. R. Klein
Nursery: Parent of the Month – Alicia Mulder
AM Floater: Shannon Bylsma
Infants: Marsha Sikma, Ina Sanders
Toddlers: Jodie Booy, Tony Schaafsma, Elaine Schepers
SUNDAY SCHOOL for children ages 3 – Grade 3 will be dismissed for Sunday School as written in
Check out the GEMS Calendar to see who is celebrating birthdays
or anniversaries this week!
CHURCH SCHEDULE
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Mar 15
Mar 16
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
10:00AM & 6:30PM WORSHIP SERVICES
8:00PM PALM SUNDAY COMBINED CHOIR PRACTICE at Emmanuel
10:00AM BOWLING FOR RETIRED & SEMI-RETIRED at C&D Lanes
7:00PM PRAYER MEETING
11:00AM OASIS (see newsletter)
7:30PM FRIENDSHIP
the order of worship. All visiting children ages 3 – 5 please pre-register at the Welcome Centre in the
front foyer before the start of church.
NO CHURCH SCHOOL for Grades 4-7 this morning, we will resume next week.
ANNUAL PRAYER DAY SERVICE: Please join us this evening at 6:30pm at Maranatha CRC
BAPTISM: This morning we have the privilege of witnessing the baptism of David, son of Derek &
Next Sunday evening we will be hosting the AOYC service. This is an awesome opportunity to give your
teens a taste of this year's lineup (including 2015 Worship Band Benj&Co!) and give parents/families a
chance to see the AOYC firsthand - we're even bringing the prayer rooms! Prayer rooms open at 5:30,
worship starts at 6:40. Check out our Facebook page (All Ontario Youth Convention) for more details.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are looking for a number of volunteers to help us out that evening.
Please talk to Kristin Klein.
Christine Voskamp. Pray that God will help each of us to fulfill the promises we make today and thank
God for His promises to covenant children.
CONGREGATION: This morning, Pastor Daryl begins a new series called “Experiencing God” - a
look into some of the ways we can open ourselves to know God and do His will today. Pray that God
would use these messages to bring us to a closer walk with Him!
for our combined Prayer Day service with Covenant CRC. Pastor Daryl will be leading the service.
ALL ONTARIO YOUTH CONVENTION SERVICE – COMING ALIVE
March 15, 2015 – Morning Worship Service – 10:00AM
Rev. Daryl Meijer
WE GATHER IN WORSHIP
Welcome
*Gathering Hymn: “Here I Am to Worship” LUYH#567 (#S129)
*Call to Worship
*Silent Prayer concluded by singing “Come Let Us Worship and Bow Down” LUYH#510
*God’s Greeting and Mutual Greeting
*Hymn: “It Is Good to Sing Your Praises” LUYH#513 (GPH#171)
WE ARE RENEWED IN GOD’S GRACE
Prayer of Confession: Psalm 51:1-15 from The Message
Hymn: “Create in Me/Children of the King” #S69
WE REMEMBER GOD’S PROMISES
Sacrament of Baptism – David William Voskamp
*Hymn: “He Knows My Name” LUYH#339 (#S197) (piano only)
CHILDREN’S TIME
Children’s Message
Children ages 3 – Grade 3 leave for Sunday School
GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS WORD
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture: John 5:15-24 (p.1054)
Message: “WAKING UP TO A WORKING GOD”
*Hymn: “When We Walk with the Lord” LUYH#327 (GPH#548)
WE RESPOND WITH OUR WORDS AND ACTION
Congregational Prayer
Offering: Calvin Seminary-Facing Your Future/Budget
Offertory Prayer
WE LEAVE TO SERVE THE LORD
*Parting Blessing
*Doxology: “Sent Forth By God’s Blessing” LUYH#936:2
Organist: Mrs. Cora Kroondijk
Pianist: Mrs. Sharon Schipper
* indicates please stand if you are able
March 15, 2015 – Evening Worship Service – 6:30PM
Rev. Daryl Meijer
THE PRELUDE
*Welcome
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” LUYH#540 (GPH#504)
PRAYING FOR GOD’S GLORY
Reading and Reflection: John 17:1-5 (p.1070)
Prayer
Hymn: “To God Be the Glory” LUYH#956 (GPH#632)
PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH
Reading and Reflection: John 17:6-19 (p.1070)
Prayer
Hymn: “I Love Your Church, O Lord” LUYH#247 (GPH#510)
PRAYING FOR THE WORLD
Reading Reflection: John 17:20-26 (p.1071)
Prayer
Hymn: “May We Be a Shining Light to the Nation” #S87
THE THANKSGIVING
Offering: Calvin Seminary – Facing Your Future
SENT AS THE CHURCH INTO THE WORLD FOR GOD’S GLORY
*Blessing
*Closing Hymn: “Father, We Love You” GPH#634
Pianist: Mrs. Sharon Schipper
* indicates please stand if you are able
The Annual Prayer Service is an opportunity
to pray and ask God’s blessing upon the world,
our nation, the church, and crops and industry
(especially for the upcoming agricultural year).
MARANATHA CRC NEWSLETTER
March 15, 2015
SCHOOL RELATED
WOODSTOCK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SPRING FEST
Mar 18: March Break – No Youth Group
Mar 25: Service Project
Apr 1: Games Night
EASTER DRAMA
We are planning a drama for Easter and we are looking for
actors. Please contact Kristin Klein or Tony Schaafsma.
WOODSTOCK SERVE
If you are interested in helping out with SERVE there is
another information night coming in March.
PALM SUNDAY COMBINED CHOIR
Choir practices for the combined Palm Sunday Evening
Service, to be held on March 29, 2015 DV are being held at
Emmanuel Reformed Church on Mondays at 8pm.
COFFEE BREAK/WOMEN'S MINISTRY
We will begin again on March 25 starting at 9:45am. We will
be studying an Inter-Generational study called "God Loves
Moms". Everyone is invited to join us for a great morning of
fun and fellowship. There will be childcare provided!
NEEDED: Coffee Break is in need of someone who would
be willing to lead a few children ages 3-4 in a simple morning
of fun activities to allow some of the moms with little ones an
opportunity for a much-needed time of fellowship with other
adults. Lessons can be provided. The time of commitment is
from 9:45-11:30 Wednesday mornings from March 25 until
May 13. Please contact Amanda Pasma 519-423-9707 if you
would be interested in helping us out for all the mornings or
just a few. Thank you for your consideration.
FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT
Maranatha will be hosting a family Easter Egg Hunt on Sat,
March 28 – the week before Easter and we are looking for
adult volunteers to assist in the running of this event. Set up
will occur at 9am on the Sat. The event will run from
10:30am – noon. If you are able and willing to join us in
running this event please contact Kristin Klein.
Save the date: April 18, 2015 from 7am-2pm at the Oxford
Auditorium on Nellis St, Woodstock. More details to follow!
LONDON DISTRICT CHRISTIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to enjoy ‘an
evening in Paris’ in support of Christian education at the
LDCSS spring dinner on March 7. Thanks also to those who
donated auction items. Over $20,000 was raised to support
the work of LDCSS.
JOB OPENING
LDCSS is accepting applications for a full time Math position
for the 2015-2016 school year. For more info please go to
the web page at http://www.ldcss.ca/contact-jobs.aspx
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
CONCERT
The Concert and Alumni Choirs of Redeemer and the
University of Toronto’s Concert Choir will present a special
concert featuring Mozart's Requiem and Bach's Christ Lag in
Todesbanden (BWV 4). The concert will take place on
March 20 at 8pm at MacNab Street Presbyterian Church
in Hamilton (116 MacNab St. S.). For more information and
to order tickets, visit www.redeemer.ca or call the Redeemer
Box Office at 905.648.2139 x4211.
HECUBA
Redeemer Theatre Arts Department presents Hecuba, a
play by Euripides, from March 24-28. This classic Greek
tragedy speaks to the disbelief, despair and denunciation of
those left to carry on after war. Packages featuring lunch or
dinner and the play are available. For more info, show times
and to order tickets, visit www.redeemer.ca/hecuba or call
the Redeemer Box Office at 905.648.2139 x4211.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
BACK TO GOD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
We meet on Thursday, March 19 at 11am.at Covenant
Church. Come for coffee time, devotions and trivia games.
GROUNDWORK: “Facing Tribulation” Join us as we
discuss John 16:33 and 1 Peter 3:13-21, 4:12-16 to learn
how we should face the suffering that will result from our
obedience to Christ and what the experiences can do for us.
Join the conversation each week at
www.groundworkonline.com or your local radio station
Sundays Dial 820AM - 8:00am.
FROM THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE
KIDS CORNER
O.A.S.I.S. Older Adults Sharing In Service
If you notice something that needs repair in the church
building please make a note and put it into the mailbox by
the office door. This way the Business Committee will be
aware of these items and take care of them.
“The Interview” Liz desperately wants to interview someone
with a great story for his school project. Who lives in the
mysterious house across the swamp? How will Liz get there,
and what valuable stories does he learn? Follow the
adventures of Liz and his pals every week:
www.kidscorner.net or Sat 8am CJFH 94.3FM.
OXFORD COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE 40th ANNUAL DINNER
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT JOB OPENINGS!
Join us on Friday, March 20 at Maranatha CRC. Social
begins at 6pm and beef dinner at 6:30pm. Tickets are
$25/person or $20/student. To reserve tickets call Mary 519421-0029, Bonny 519-688-3248 or Wilma 519-485-2679.
International Speaker: Rebecca Kiessling who will give us a
timely message about the preciousness of human life.
Musical Presentation: Paul Schalm
Knox Kids Camp is looking to hire high school aged youth to
make up our team for the upcoming summer camp! We
would love to receive your applications to be team leaders
this summer. Applications are due March 20th. To learn
more about the job as well as for applications go to
www.knoxwoodstock.ca; feel free to e-mail us at
[email protected] ~Thank you, Stephanie and
Laura - Camp and Program Directors
AN EVENING OF VOICE & BRASS
Join the Men of Praise and the Salvation Army Band on
Saturday, March 28 at 7pm at Salvation Army Community
Church, 769 Juliana Drive, Woodstock. This fundraising
concert is in support of the Salvation Army work and ministry
in Liberia, Malawi & Zimbebwe. Free-will offering. Homemade desserts available for purchase at intermission.
25th ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT
th
Join the Ingersoll Choral Society in our 25 Annual Good
Friday Concert, as we perform Faure’s “Requiem”, Rutter’s
“For the Beauty of the Earth”, “I Believe”, and other sacred
pieces. 50+ voices, with orchestral accompaniment and
guest soloists. April 3, 8 pm at Sacred Heart Church,
Ingersoll (where our first Good Friday concert was held 25
years ago!) Free will offering.
www.ingersollchoralsociety.com or find us on Facebook.
CONCERT
th
In commemoration of the 70 Anniversary of the Liberation
of Holland, the Soli Deo Gloria Christian Male Choir from
Urk, the Netherlands will present a concerts:
May 2 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Woodstock
May 5 at Redeemer University College, Ancaster
May 6 at St. George's Anglican Church, Guelph
To order tickets or for more info contact John VanderLaan at
[email protected]; visit www.solideogloria.nl or call
905-648-3170
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS!
Immanuel Christian School in Aylmer is celebrating 60 years
of God’s blessing and the teaching of thousands of students
since 1954! They will be having an Open House at Immanuel
Christian School on Sat March 28, 2015 from 2-4pm, and the
th
60 Anniversary Gala at the East Elgin Community Complex
at 5pm. For more information
visit facebook.com/ImmanuelChristianSchoolAlumni
HOSANNA CHOIR & MATTANIAH CHRISTIAN MALE CHOIR
6th Annual Hamilton Place Concert – April 4, 2015, DV
Tickets are now available for the annual combined concert of
the 125 voice Hosanna Choir & 45 voice Mattaniah Christian
Male Choir concert which will once again be held, the Lord
willing, at Hamilton Place on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30pm. In
addition to our regular line-up of musicians of Ryan
Vandenberg (Organ), Andre Knevel (Organ), Joyce Postmus
(Piano), Scott Harrison & Shawn Spicer (trumpets), the
concert will also feature Heather Macdonald (Oboe), and
Jacob Schenk (Tenor from Urk, the Netherlands). Tickets
are available at $15 & $25. To obtain your tickets, contact a
choir member, or contact Wendy den Hollander at 905-6281211 or email her at [email protected] or online at
www.hosanna-choir.org
LEARNING HOW TO GROW…
How ought we to approach conflict in our church
communities? Conflicts within churches are real but we can
deal with them in a way that deepens relationship,
strengthens community, and builds our faith. Join us for a
three day hands-on training, including support afterwards,
on “Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches”. The
training is offered through Shalem Mental Health
Network and will be in Whitby, ON on April 21 - 23, 2015.
For more information and to register for the training,
visit: http://shalemnetwork.org/workshop/faithcare/ or
call 905.528.0353 or toll free 866.347.0041
SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS
USHERS: Usher in Charge: Mr. Richard Reinders
Next Week: R. Reinders, B. Vanmeekeren, M. Zuest, S. Overgaauw
AUDIO/COMPUTER
Next Week: S. VanSchepen / S. VanSchepen
LIBRARY
Next Week: Ada, Sharon
DOOR GREETERS – Next Week
Main Door: Fam. J. Joosse Side Door: Fam. H. Klingenberg
COFFEE SERVERS
Next Week: Fam. T. VandenDool, Fam. A. VanderKooi
LETTERS TO OUR MISSIONAIRIES
This Week: Fam. M. Thuemler –Joseph & Robinah Mutebi
Fam. J. Thomson – Josiah & Sarah Bokma
Next Week: Fam. S. Tilstra –Joseph & Robinah Mutebi
Fam. B. Toms – Josiah & Sarah Bokma
Mutebi’s – c/o World Renew–Uganda, PO Box 4473,
Kampala, Uganda or email: [email protected]
Bokma’s – Centro Nehemias/Bokmas Apartado Postal 1076
Managua, Nicaragua or email: [email protected]
NURSERY Parent of the Month – Alicia Mulder
Next Week
Floater: Rachel Sikma
Infants: Grietje Kroondijk, Lisa Schaafsma
Toddlers: Joleen Mulder, Dave Vandersar, Esther deVries
March 29
Floater: Nicole VanderHoek
Infants: Sharon Kiers, Chris Voskamp
Toddlers: Justin Mulder, Melanie Huinink, Carley Nugteren
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar 23 – Fellowship Committee Meeting
Mar 23 – Safe Church Meeting
Mar 29 – PM Palm Sunday Combined Service
Mar 31 – Elders Meeting
Apr 3 – Good Friday Service at 10am
Apr 7 – Deacons Meeting
Apr 14 – Administrative Council Meeting