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: We are led in our time of praise and worship by Pastor William and celebrate the sacrament of baptism as well as Commissioning Sunday. NEXT SUNDAY: We welcome Pastor Peter Hogeterp to our service this morning. 5 PM COMBINED EVENING SERVICE AT FIRST CRC: (First CRC Dial In: 519-351-8880) TONIGHT: Grace CRC leads the Combined Evening Worship service and we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. 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 16 th 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. September 20, 2015
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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: We are led in our time of praise and worship by Pastor William and celebrate the sacrament of baptism as well as Commissioning Sunday.
NEXT SUNDAY: We welcome Pastor Peter Hogeterp to our service this morning.
5 PM COMBINED EVENING SERVICE AT FIRST CRC: (First CRC Dial In: 519-351-8880)
TONIGHT: Grace CRC leads the Combined Evening Worship service and we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. 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
FOUND - A Life Application Study Bible in the front pew. This Bible is still new in its wrapping and is burgundy. If this is yours, please contact the office… thank you!
bulletin password: grace
Please have all bulletin items in by Thursday 7pm. Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 - noon
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
LIBRARY NEWS: “The Drop Box” DVD is now in our Library. Every year, hundreds of babies are abandoned to die on the streets of Seoul, South Korea, and when Pastor Lee Jong-rak found one left on his doorstep in the cold, he promptly built a drop box to keep them safe. Watch this incredible story.
ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEES: The Board of Trustees will be setting the budget for 2015 in a few weeks. Each committee is asked to set their budget and place a copy in Martin Horneman’s mail box or email it to him at [email protected] by OCTOBER 1st.
BAPTISM: We celebrate the infant baptism of Colton Brandon Mast this morning. Colton is the son of Brandon and Keshia Mast, and grandson to Ken and Brenda Bosman. His is also a little brother to Mackenzie. God’s blessings to you as you raise your son in His way!
SAFE @ GRACE ABUSE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS COMMITTEE is providing Abuse Prevention training for those who are volunteering with our youth and vulnerable populations. This training is held every year to ensure that our volunteers are familiar with our Abuse Prevention Policy and its key points. The two training dates are Sunday, September 27 after the morning service, and Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 pm. Both sessions will be in the old fellowship hall. You are asked to read through the Abuse Prevention Policy before the training – it can be found on the “bulletin” page of our website. This training is only for volunteers age 18 and over, and will occur again in the spring. As well, if you have not submitted a Police Background Check in the last three years, please do so. You can be reimbursed for the cost upon request.
“LET’S GO FLY A KITE!!” – the Social Committee invites you to join us at Erieau at 1 o’clock on Sunday, September 20th. Bring a picnic lunch for yourself and your gang. And bring a kite to soar up to great heights! There will be a kite building contest. You must build the kite beforehand and be prepared to fly it that afternoon. Any Gems or Cadets wanting to earn their kite flying badge, talk to Counsellor Ed Wolting or see the info in the narthex. We will meet by the picnic shelter near the playground in Erieau (there is no entry fee). There are available washrooms and the parking lot goes right up to the beach for those with limited mobility. Talk to any member of the Social Committee for more details: Ed Wolting, Tom Deelstra, Helene Postma, Jackie Bultje, Esther Tamminga or Sharon Smith.
WORK MORNING at Church: The BOT (Board of Trustees) are planning a work morning on Saturday,
September 26. The BOT will be working on projects such as putting in curbs, removing stone from the front
garden and pulling stumps. More willing hands for outdoor work would be MUCH appreciated! Please contact
BOT co-chairs Martin Horneman or Gary Heyink for further information.
DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT: REGISTER NOW
Sat., October 17, 2015 at the Hamilton Christian High School, Ancaster, ON
This event is offered to deacons, elders, pastoral care workers, youth leaders, as well as any person who would like to be encouraged and enriched for ministry. This year's theme is “Go,” inspired by Matthew 29:19 and there will be great worship, wonderful fellowship, and plenty of opportunities to be equipped.
View the program/schedule on the narthex table to make your workshop selections and then register online by going to www.diaconalministries.com. Each registrant's fee will be paid by the deacons. Registration fees are $70 on or before October 7, $80 after October 8 (non-refundable after this date) or $30 under the age of 30. To help us manage the registration payment, please contact Aneta Zondervan when you complete your registration. Thank you!
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: Outreach for Hunger has asked Grace CRC to participate in their Thanksgiving Food Drive. When we reflect on how God has richly blessed us this year, remember those who have not always been blessed as we have.
The most needed items that Outreach has requested are: canned fruit pasta sauce canned fruit and vegetables fruit juice peanut butter canned meat cereals pasta peanut free lunch snacks canned stews rice juice boxes for lunches
Additional items not listed are most welcome.
You are invited to bring your donations to church and place in the Food Bank Donations basket anytime with the final day for donations being Monday, October 12 (Thanksgiving Day). During our Thanksgiving Service, there will be a time to bring donations up to the front of the sanctuary.
COFFEE BREAK MORNINGS are starting this Wednesday, September 23, with a social time here at the church, 9:45 – 11 am. All ladies are welcome to join us, and bring a friend or meet a new friend! Childcare is provided. September 30 is a park morning at Blythe Park, on the corner of Tweedsmuir and Wedgewood. October 6&7 is boterkoek! And BIBLE STUDY will begin on October 14, 9:45 - 11am. Any questions? Please contact Suzanne VanEijkern at 519-354-1375.
NOTES of APPRECIATION: Just a friendly reminder that there are notecards available on the guest book table for us to use. You are invited to write out these handmade notecards to uplift or encourage those with whom we worship and support.
YOUTH GROUP: All high school students are invited to kick of a new season of Youth Group on Sunday, September 20 from 7-9 pm at the church. Come out the first night to hear about all the exciting plans for this year!
NEXT WEEK: Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27. Join us next Sunday as we watch and discuss "The Drop Box". The Drop Box is a documentary about the work of Pastor Lee Jong-rak and his heroic efforts to embrace and protect his community’s most vulnerable children. By installing a drop box outside his home, Pastor Lee provides a safe haven to babies who would otherwise be abandoned on the streets to die.
KURIOUS YOUTH GROUP RETREAT: ***Attention high school students*** There is still time to register, and we will still pay the first $95 of your registration. Retreat dates: October 2-4. Register deadline is September 25, so there is only a few more days to sign up! See www.kuriosretreat.com for more information or talk to Pastor Jake.
YOUNG ADULTS: YOUNG ADULTS: If you are between the ages of 18 and 25(ish) please come check out the Young Adults group. We meet Wednesday nights at 8pm at Pastor Jake's home starting September 30. If you would like to know more please call Pastor Jake at 226-626-2393.
CHURCH SCHOOL: Classes for all students in grade 6-12 begin again on Sunday, September 20 at 9 am.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Classes for all students from ages 3 & 4 to Grade 3 begin on Sunday, September 20. Sunday schoolers will be dismissed during the church service.
