Sunday, March 2, 2014 WELCOME to our worship services in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you come as a visitor today, we hope you will leave as a friend. Whether you are a newcomer to the community or to our church, we are honoured to have you here. Please take the opportunity to sign a Care Card in the pews. After the morning service please join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.

This morning we rejoice in how God has worked in and through our GEMS program. We give thanks for all who are involved in this ministry.

Prayer Needs: “In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us”. (Ps.62: 7,8) Our Heavenly Father is gracious and He has an ever listening ear. We can call to Him at all times and find refuge in Him because of Christ Jesus. This is a comfort and also the vital outlet for our personal concerns and the concerns of others. Let us be faithful in praying for one another, asking the Lord to strengthen, heal and encourage. Remember those with health challenges: Bert Renkema; Herman & Johanna Ramaker, Jane VanSpengen, Alice Bakelaar, Elizabeth Raidt and our shut-ins: Teresa Vanderhaar, Lena Vandendool, John Boven, Fay Stryker, Pietje Bylsma. Birthday Congratulations to: Janny Postma who will be celebrating her 81st birthday on March 4th. May God bless you on your special day. Evening of Worship – Men of Note: All are invited to gather at the Clinton CRC at 7pm tonight to join in worship. Let’s join together in words and song as we celebrate how ‘I Love to Tell the Story’ of God’s gracious love! Pulpit Supply: Next Sunday morning Pastor Ron is fulfilling a classical appointment in Exeter. Rev. Elzo Tenyenhuis from Kincardine will be leading us in worship. During the evening service, we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper with Pastor Ron. To prepare you are invited to read and reflect on Mark 14: 12-25 at some point this week. World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday March 7th at 2pm in the First Baptist Church at 85 High Street in Clinton. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in a service of Prayer prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Egypt.

CALENDAR of EVENTS Monday, March 3 @ 7:30pm – Prayer Group / Full Council Meeting Tuesday, March 4 @7:15pm – Young Peoples Wednesday, March 5 @ 9am – Knitting Club; 7:30pm – CoffeeBreak; 8pm-Men of Note; Thursday, March 6 @ 9:30am – CoffeeBreak; 7pm – Cadets; 7:15pm – GEMS Sunday, March 9 @ 10am & 7pm – Worship Services

HOSPITALITY SCHEDULE March 2

GEMS Sunday March 9

Lord’s Supper - pm

Pastor am / pm Leading Elder

Ron Luchies/Men of Note John Hoogendoorn

Elzo Tenyenhuis/R Luchies Simon VanDriel

Ushers Wing

Jack & Marg Kroes Pete VanDriel

Arnold & Cathy Roest Gerald VanWyk

Song Leaders Pianist – am pm Screen Team - am pm Sound System

Praise Team Karin Veenstra Dick Roorda Joanna Datema Sandi Luchies Mark Damsma

Jubilation Arlene VanMaar Irene Dykstra Lisa Pot Joanna Datema Bill VanWyk

Offerings Coffee Hosts

GEMS GEMS

Canada Food Grains Bank H & J Ramaker

Mom of the Month Nursery am Helpers pm

Rachel Feddes Johanna Rether Andrew Dykstra Marg Kroes Olivia Goodburn Joshua Buffinga Nathan VanWyk

Rachel Feddes Tricia deLange Marianne Dykstra Ann Kaastra Levi Veenstra Sarah Waanders Ben Pot

Groundwork: Radio Stations: CHAM 820AM @8am; CHOK 1070AM @7:30am or online @ www.GroundworkOnline.com Jonah and God's Grace: If we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll admit that sometimes we get upset when something goes right for somebody else. It may be jealousy, or it may be that we feel they aren’t getting what they really deserve. This is something Jonah knew a lot about. This week we look at Jonah 3-4 to help us better understand God’s grace. KIDS CORNER - Shafflehaffen: Baseball is the favorite pastime of all the kids in Terrene. On this Kids Corner episode, Liz learns how important it is to be a winner both on and off the field. Find a station or listen online. Then contact Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R3Y8 or email kids@kidscorner.net for great resources for kids and parents.

Is your child ready for Junior Kindergarten in the fall? Ready, Set, Alphabet! is a 6-week program for children turning 4 in 2014. Through engaging devotions, arts and crafts, worship, games and stories, your child will be challenged to begin an exciting and life-long journey of reading and writing. This program will take place at the Huron Christian School on Wednesday mornings from 8:45-11:00am beginning April 2. For more information or to register, please check the bulletin board or contact the school at 519-482-7851.

LDCSS is seeking applications for a part-time bookkeeper to assist in our finance and development office. Duties include date entry, database management and general office support. Please send a cover letter, resume and a statement of faith to dbulthuis@ldcss.ca .

Room2Grow is looking for reliable child care providers for either Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 in Clinton Room2Grow Pregnancy centre or on Wednesday from 12:30-2:30 at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Goderich in order to allow young moms to be able to fully concentrate on our parenting classes. Please leave a message at Room2Grow 519-606-0046 if you can help. Even once a month would be appreciated. Pipes & Keys Concert, Friday, March 14 at 7pm here at Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich. John MacKay, bagpipes; Angus Sinclair, organ. Tickets $20, available in the Knox Goderich Office, Auburn Post Office, Auburn Lions Club members or at the door. Proceeds to the Knox Organ Fund & Auburn Lions Club.

Classis Huron invites students from this classis who are considering full time ministry within the CRC to apply for a classical grant. These students must be planning to attend seminary in the school year 2014-2015. For applications and further information, please contact Rev. Brian Bork by email: bbork41@gmail.com or by phone: 1-519-497-6152. Current recipients must also make clear their intentions. Applications and further information is available at www.classishuron.ca under Forms and Mandates for the Classical Ministerial Leadership Team. The deadline for applications is April 6, 2014. As churches in Classis Huron let us pray for God to raise up workers in His kingdom from our congregations. “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Luke 10:2 SERVICELINK - High Adventure Summer Camp: Rock climbing, orienteering, rope courses, arts and crafts are some of the activities at this adventure camp high in the Staja mountain region of Romania, where youth are challenged in creative problem solving, facing and conquering fears, team work, compassion and more. You are invited to be a North American Christian role model and come alongside Romanian camp leaders in this unique ministry that empowers youth with the skills to live life well. Contact: volunteer@crcna.org

Young People: Join us this Tuesday for a time of refreshment and snacks at the church. We meet from 7:15-9pm. All youth are welcome to join us. Call/text Brian for details (519-525-5535). AOYC: The earlybird deadline may have passed, but it is not too late to register. Go to allontario.com for more info and to register. Print your form and bring it to Brian or Jenn when you do.

COFFEEBREAK Women’s Bible Study continues “Becoming a Woman of Strength”. This week we’re studying Chapter 8, a call to boldness in sharing the hope we have in Christ, on Wednesday evening. Since the Thursday morning

group had a snow day last week, we’re on Chapter 7: Strong enough for Spiritual Warfare. Please join us either on Wed., at 7:30pm, or Thurs., at 9:30am with a nursery and KID’S TIME for 3-5 year olds is available. Collections for February: Birthday Fund: $47.25; Coupon Fund $1,550; DR Service $1,250; Deacons $1,182.55; General Operating Fund $17,830; Race Relations $942.45; Sunday School Income $6.81; Teen Challenge $1,468.17; Tuition Relief $3,197.45. Needed for Budget $33,898. Short this month $16,068. Short to date $29,236. HCS Shop ‘n Save order: The next order will be placed on Wednesday, March 5. It is March Break the following week so the order will be ready for pickup March 19. With spring showers - come wedding showers. 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 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 or Nellie at 519-482-7851 at the school on Wednesday mornings. Next Sunday is CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK SUNDAY! - World Renew’s membership in CFGB enables it to respond quickly and effectively to disasters around the world by drawing on funds in its CFGB account. This includes human-caused disasters such as the ongoing violence in Syria. In places of violence, World Renew walks with survivors along the path of peace, providing food and other assistance until the conflict is over, and helping people rebuild communities once peace is restored. Donations to World Renew’s account at CFGB are usually matched 4:1 by the Canadian government. Please support this worthwhile cause next week. For more info visit www.worldrenew.net/cfgb or call 1-800-730-3490. LIBRARY: The last book in Beverly Lewis’s Courtship of Nellie Fisher series THE LONGING. Although she still thinks of Caleb Yoder, Nellie Mae Fisher has broken up with her beau, choosing instead to follow the ways of the New Order. Yet her yearning for a husband remains and new possibilities beckon, taking her heart by surprise.

GEMS Sunday Morning Service Pastor Ron Luchies * indicates to please stand if able

Adoration Welcome Gathering Song: SB# 81 “Hosanna, Praises Rising” * Call to Worship: Based on Psalm 18: 1,3 * God’s Greeting * Opening Song of Praise: SB# 27 “How Great is Our God” Confession Call to Confession Silent Prayer of Confession concluded by

SB# 180 “We Fall Down” GEMS Litany Song of Celebration: SB# 181 “Jesus is All the World to Me”

(1x girls only, 1x with congregation) GEMS Theme Song Video Formation Children’s Message: ages 3-Gr.2, leave afterwards Prayer for the Spirit’s Leading Scripture Readings: John 3: 22-36 (pg 1052) Message: “Who’s the Greatest?

1. Our me-first world 2. John’s clear emphasis 3. A helpful picture 4. Shrinking to our true size 5. Celebrating Jesus

Gratitude * Song of Response: SB# 182 “Holiness (or Take My Life)” Sunday School for Grs.3-6 & Catechism Grs.7-12 leave during singing A Story of Grace: by Miss Jennica Blydorp Offertory Prayer / Offering: GEMS Prayers of the People * Closing Song: SB# 179 “You’re Worthy of My Praise” * Benediction * Doxology: SB# 102 “Halle, Halle” There are large print hymn books, Bibles and songbooks available. Ask an usher.

Evening Service with Men of Note at 7:00pm Theme: I Love to Tell the Story

Coming Together Pre-service Singing: SB# 54 “Step by Step”: all 1st, Men of Note 2nd; all 3rd SB# 29 “In Christ Alone” Opening Words: “Tell the Story” read by Andrew Katerberg Welcome

* Call to Worship * God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: “All Who Are Thirsty”

* Professing Our Faith responsively: “Do You Believe?” led by Brian Wiersma We will sing: “Keep What You Have Believed” ( tune of 410) SB# 21 “Great is the Lord” (Congregation and Men of Note)

Hearing the Word: Read by Kees deBoer Men of Note sing: “Shine on Us” “Speak O Lord” God’s Words: Read by Rienk Wiegersma and Owen Numan We will sing: SB# 72 “Ancient Words” Words that Tell God’s Story: Read by Larry Weiler We will sing: # 588 “Tell Your Children” A Story “The Blue Marble” from Rev. Jacob Eppinga: Read by Douwe Top

We will sing a mixture of: # 436 “This Is My Father’s World” with # 457 “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”

By Faith: Read by Richard Bergsma and Auke Bylsma Men of Note sing: “By Faith” Responsive Litany of Thanksgiving: Read by Jack Roorda Responsive Reading of “The Lord’s Prayer”: Led by John Siertsema Offertory Prayer: Led by Brian Wiersma Offering: GEMS Men of Note sing during offering: “If Anyone Be in Christ” That Day: Reading by John Siertsema Closing Words and God’s Blessing, read by Andrew Katerberg Closing Song: “Sent Forth By God’s Blessing” (tune of 453)