August 2 2015 Bulletin

Grace Christian Reformed Church 255 Tweedsmuir Ave. W., Chatham, ON, N7M 5K4, 519-436-1558 Telephone Worship Services: 519-436-0041 (dial 5 min before the service) Fax: 519-436-1241 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.chathamgrace.com

Congregational Assistance Plan (CAP) 866 347-0041

WELCOME: We welcome you to Grace CRC!

10AM WORSHIP SERVICES:

TODAY: Pastor William leads our time of praise and worship. NEXT SUNDAY: We gather to worship and are led by Pastor Jake Snieder as we celebrate Student Send-off Sunday.

6:30 PM COMBINED EVENING SERVICE AT FIRST CRC: (First CRC Dial In: 519-351-8880) TONIGHT: First CRC leads our Combined Evening Service this evening. SR. PASTOR: Pastor William Koopmans (519-360-1072) [email protected] YOUTH PASTOR: Pastor Jake Snieder (226-626-2393) [email protected] PASTOR OF VISITATION: Pastor Fred Heslinga (519-676-3310) [email protected] CLERK: Ron Middel (519) 358-6248 [email protected] TREASURER: Hank Batterink (519-351-4800) [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Kathy DeKoter (519-436-1558) [email protected] WORSHIP COORDINATOR: Cheryl-Lynn DeGraaf [email protected]

Who We Are We are called Christian because we confess, belong to, and follow

Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.

We are called Reformed because our history is rooted in the 16th

century Protestant Reformation. We continue to affirm the

Reformation teachings of salvation by faith in Christ alone, and the

Bible as the only rule of faith and conduct.

We are called Church because we are part of the universal family of

God, through which our relationships to God, to each other, and the

world are nurtured.

August 2, 2015

VERSE OF THE WEEK: How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? Romans 10:14 TODAYS SERVANT ROSTER:

ELDERS: Richard Vyn, Ray VanderSluis DEACONS: Aneta Zondervan, Will Holsappel COFFEE SOCIAL: Pastor Fred and Ella Heslinga, Joel & Rachel Hoekstra, Gary Heyink NURSERY: Cornelie Ligthart, Carol Dieleman, Amy Finley, Rebecca Douma, Mark Taekema PM: Kathy DeKoter, Kate Taekema USHERS: Tom Rintjema, Ken Bosman, Grace Blokzyl

MORNING OFFERINGS:

Sunday, August 2, 2015: TAF (Chatham Christian School Tuition Assistance Fund)

Sunday, August 9, 2015: Pastor-Church Relations

SENIOR HOME MINISTRY:

There is a worship service on FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 at Residence-on-the-Thames at 10 am.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES HAPPENING THIS WEEK:

Mon: Civic Holiday (church offices closed) Wed: 7:30 pm, Exec Council

ANNOUNCEMENT: Supporting Congregations and Pastors Together, the Office of Pastor-Church Relations, Sustaining Pastoral Excellence, and Sustaining Congregational Excellence work toward healthy congregations and pastors. They have many resources available. Youre encouraged to check out their websites: www.crcna.org/pcr; www.crcna.org/spe; www.crcna.org/sce. Please see the insert in todays bulletin for more their work. A collection will be taken next week to support this important work.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

LIBRARY NEWS: Wagered Heart by Robin Lee Hatcher: Bethany left her genteel life of Miss Hendersons School for Young Ladies for the raw frontier town of Sweetwater, Montana. Drawn to one man, an obsession of another, Bethanys quiet life is thrown into turmoil. Now she has gotten more than she bargained forand the stakes are about to become life and death.

NEIGHBOURLINK is looking for volunteers to help with the building of a wheelchair ramp at the Refuge centre (Right to Life). Five people are needed for August 14 from 1 pm 5 pm and 12 volunteers are required for August 15 from 8 am to 5 pm or until project is completed. If you are able to devote some time for this project please contact Myrna Panjer or Wilma Noordam. Interested in becoming a NeighbourLink volunteer give Myrna a call.

FROM THE DEACONS: We have a BIG need for more volunteers to make the occasional meal for those who have recently had surgery or a baby. The more volunteers we have, the more the need is spread out over those willing to cook and help out. A simple casserole is much appreciated by those recovering. If you are willing to help in this way, please sign up on the sheet on the sign-up table in the Narthex or call Hilda Douma at 519-352-4629. Thank you!

THANK YOU: Tom and Melissa Deelstra would like to thank the congregation for all the support we have received as we have welcomed Kate into our family. We are grateful for the prayers, meals, cards and words of affirmation. We feel blessed to be part of such a caring church community!

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you looking for an opportunity to serve and use your gifts at Grace Church this year? We are looking for volunteers of all ages for all children and youth ministries starting this summer. If you would like to know more about volunteering with any of the following ministries please contact Pastor Jake.

AREAS OF NEED INCLUDE:

Nursery Hall Monitor Sunday School Junior Youth Church School

Youth Group Seeker's Class Gems & Cadets Counselors

FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: We have recently purchased a defibrillator for Grace Church. A defibrillator is a small device which sends an electric shock which directly halts an abnormal heart rhythm and stimulates the heart to produce normal and cardiac patterns. At this time, we are asking individuals who have been trained in the use of a defibrillator to contact the BOT co-chairs either Gary Heyink or Martin Horneman. This will allow the committee to determine how many extra individuals need to receive training. Thank you!

Have you been trained to use a defibrillator? Please contact Gary Heyink (519-351-6229) or Martin Horneman (519-380-5499).

YOUTH MINISTRIES

JUNIOR YOUTH:

JUNIOR YOUTH: All those entering Grade 6-8 this September, and those who just graduated from grade 8, are invited to a campfire at Pastor Jake's home on Tuesday, August 11 from 7-9pm. Bring a lawn chair.

YOUTH:

YOUTH GROUP EVENT: Join us for an all-Chatham youth group event on Sunday, August 9 from 2-5 pm at St. Paul's Church. Youth from churches across Chatham will be coming together for this afternoon of fun and games. A BBQ dinner will be provided.

KURIOS RETREAT: This weekend retreat is for all youth in Classis Chatham entering grade 9-12. This event will replace our youth group annual Fall Camping trip, so please be sure to sign up! The retreat is held at Camp Kintail just north of Goderich, ON, on Lake Huron from October 2-4. Check out the details at www.kuriosretreat.com. The early bird rate (sign up before August 1) is only $115. But we really want you there, so the youth budget will cover the first $95 of your registration!

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