Welcome to the Drayton Christian Reformed Church
88 Main Street, PO Box 129 Drayton, Ontario N0G 1P0
Website: www.draytoncrc.org * tel: 519-638-2032 * email: [email protected]
Worship Services:
Sunday mornings: 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Paul Droogers
email: [email protected]
Visiting Children:
NURSERY: Is a va ila b le for c hild ren up to 3 yea rs old d ow nsta irs.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Child ren w ho a re ages 3 to grade 4 a re w elc ome to join us for Sund a y Sc hool w hic h is
held d ow nsta irs. The c hild ren a re d ismissed d uring the servic e a s ind ic a ted in the ord er of w orship .
Child ren In grade 5 through 8 a re invited to ta ke a Sermon Questions fold er from the b a c k of the sa nc tua ry
to a nsw er q uestions d uring the servic e. They a re exc used a fter the sermon for their Sund a y Sc hool c la ss.
Sharing God’s Grace and Hope
Mission: The Christia n Reformed Churc h of Dra yton is a Christ-c entred fellow ship
led b y God ’ s w ord a nd sp irit to sha re His g ifts of g ra c e a nd hop e.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
April 12 ~ This morning our worship service will be led by Pastor Rick DeGraaf who serves as Pastor
of Congregational Life at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Cambridge. Also helping us bring the
gift of our worship is the youth group choir from the Moorefield Mennonite Church. We welcome both
Pastor Rick and the Moorefield Youth Choir to our church family and look forward to their ministry
among us! Pastor Paul is fulfilling a scheduled Classical Appointment at Pastor Rick’s church in
Cambridge today.
April 19 ~ Next week Sunday we hope to welcome back to our congregation Pastor Vic Vandermolen
from New Hamburg. We look forward to receiving Pastor Vic who, of course, is a familiar face a voice
among us. As this is the third Sunday of the month, Pastor Paul has a scheduled Sunday off.
Advance Notice: Please be aware that GEMS Sunday is scheduled for April 26!
Coffee: Please join us for coffee and fellowship after the worship service this morning.
Greeters are asked to help with coffee clean up after the church service.
Offerings:
April 12
~ 1: Budget 2: World Renew – Refugee Sunday
Today is Refugee Sunday! - The Christian Reformed Church in Canada has a long history of mirroring the love of
God by serving as “a refuge for the oppressed” (Psalm 9:9) through World Renew's refugee sponsorship ministry.
By praying for and supporting refugee families today, you are continuing this powerful ministry of mercy. Thank
you! With the growing refugee crisis, the needs are great—but so are the opportunities. Please prayerfully consider
how you and your church can offer hospitality and hope to families forced from their country because of threats to
their personal safety. For more information about sponsoring a refugee and World Renew's refugee justice
resources, go to www.worldrenew.net/refugeesponsorship or contact Rebecca Walker at 905-336-2920.
April 19
~ 1: Budget 2: Ramoth Life Centre
Collections Received on April 5, 2015
~ Kathleen Lauder
~ Mark Knetsch
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Church Family
Please remember in your prayers those who are confined to their homes: Bertha D., Janet K., Margaret
K., Diny R., Grace R., Alice S. and Hennie S.
When you have a need, please contact your Pastoral Care Worker, Elder, or Deacon. We are here to
serve you in the name of Jesus Christ.
Happy Birthday to…
Sunday
~ Brent M.
Monday
~ John D., Bep V.
Tuesday
~ Cory S.
Wednesday
~ Christian S.
Thursday
~ Hilda V.
Friday
~ Jerry H.
Happy Anniversary to...
Saturday
~ Arnold & Sharon M.
This past Friday morning Henny B. returned to the Royal Terrace from Palmerston’s Hospital. Henny
had been receiving care via Intravenous due to sickness and a bladder infection. Although still not fully
recovered, we thank the Lord for this progress. Pray for continual healing and daily encouragement.
Please continue to remember in prayer Mary Q. who regularly receives blood transfusions and seems to
be needing them a little more often lately. Pray for daily encouragement and also for her family
members as they seek to care for their mom.
This past week the B. family was informed that Jo-Ann B., wife of our previous pastor Gary B., has only
one healthy lung following recent lung transplant surgery. The left lung has begun to shrink and suffer
from Fibrosis causing complications to Jo-Ann’s overall recovery. Since she is also still on kidney dialysis
seven weeks after the operation, there is additional worry her kidneys will not recover if they don’t
regain function within the next two weeks. Although determined to make a full recovery, Jo-Ann’s
health concerns are critical. Pray for the left lung to completely stop working so as to give way for the
right lung; pray for her kidneys to regain function; pray for daily encouragement and comfort also for
her family.
Tomorrow afternoon the third annual Prayer Summit of the CRCNA kicks off at All Nations Christian
Reformed Church in Lakeview Terrace, California, until Wednesday. Over 180 people from all over
North America are registered to spend time praying for the Church, the next generation, healing and
conflict around the world.
For more information please take a moment to visit
www.joinprayersummit.org if you are able. Keynote speakers this year will include Rev. Julius
Medenblik, President of Calvin Seminary.
Nominations for Elders and Deacons:
The following individuals have served God and this
church with their work, their compassion and their prayers: Deacons (2): Jane G., Cora-Jane S.; Youth
Elder (1): Rob D.; Elders (3) Alfred R., Hank T., Phil V .
The procedure for the nomination and selection of officebearers has been updated to comply with
the Church Order. The following individuals have been nominated to serve in these positions:

Deacon: Adam D., Rita K., Emily N., Grace S.

Youth Elder: Randy G., Janelle M.
Elder: Tom D., Steve D., Steve K., Albert S., Clara S., Nanda Z.
Council is convinced that all individuals nominated are believers "...who are Christlike, who are
mature in their faith, and who exercise their offices with prayer, patience and humility" (Form for
Ordination of Elders and Deacons).
 Next Sunday May 3, the congregation will be given an opportunity to confirm the qualifications
of these individuals.
 On Sunday, May 10, the names of the individuals who have received at least a 60% confirmation
from the congregation will be selected by lot.
Church Events
theSHIP News - TONIGHT - Discussion on LUST! Last month at theSHIP, Pastor Henry Meinen got us
talking about LUST. If you are looking to continue this conversation, come to the Drayton Reformed
Church TONIGHT at 8PM. Coffee and refreshments are provided. Following this discussion we will be
talking about summer events and how YOU can get involved! There is a lot planned for the summer but
WE NEED YOUR HELP to make it happen! SEE YOU TONIGHT!
Bingo Volunteers: All Bingo Volunteers are invited to an Appreciation Dinner on April 14 at 6:00 pm
at the King’s Hotel in Palmerston. If planning to attend, call Jane G. at 519-638-2423. Hope to see you
there.
Reapers of Hope: Thank you so much for the people who volunteer faithfully each time. We could
use more people though, so if you are interested in helping, please join us. We start at 8:30 a.m. until
noon on the first and third Thursday of each month. Please call 519-638-3185 if you need more
information.
Church Potluck: Someone brought home the wrong lid for their crockpot from the congregational
potluck last week. It was an oval glass lid with a black handle and was with the potluck table section
nearest to the kitchen. The lid should be a little too small for the crockpot it was brought home with.
The right lid is in the kitchen at church. Please exchange the lids as soon as possible.
Disability Concerns Conference: We understand that if you have a hearing disability, meeting with
a large number of people and poor sound systems can diminish the joy and learning from a conference.
At Disability Concerns, one of our aims is to make our conference as accessible as we can. We offer
‘hearing loop’, CART (communications access realtime translation), ASL (American Sign Language, upon
request). Come and give us a try! Hear all about Understanding Anxiety and Depression and the 5
Stages: Changing Attitudes of Disability. Do you need other accommodations? We’ll do our best to help.
Contact Heather at [email protected]. To register and for more information go to
www.crcna.org/disability for “Let’s Talk! Let’s Listen!” on April 25, 2015 at Maranatha CRC in
Woodstock.
Youth Group News
Hanging Basket Fundraiser: Youth group will once again be doing their hanging basket
fundraiser for Serve. Please keep your eyes open for the order forms in your mail slot in the next
couple weeks.
SERVE Leader Needed: The youth group is looking for a female leader to go on SERVE with the
youth in Woodstock July 18-25. If this is something you are interested or would like more Info on,
please ask one of the leaders. Sonia, Rita, Leanna, Elden or Bryan.
April 16 - Outing- TBD
April 23 - Regular meeting at 8:30 pm
April 26 - Hanging Basket order deadline
April 30 - Road clean up weather permitting.
Church Activities
~ Morning worship at 10:00 a.m.
~ Sunday School: Ages 3 to Grade 8
~ theSHIP at Reformed Church at 8 pm
Monday:
~ Hymn Sing at the Reformed Church at 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome
Tuesday:
~ Bingo Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at 6:00 pm
Wednesday: ~ Evening Coffee Break at 7:45 pm
Thursday:
~ Catechism & Profession Classes at 7:30 pm
~ Youth Group at 8:30 p.m.
Next Sunday: ~ Sunday worship at 10:00 am
Requested Announcements
Grade 7/8 CCS Dinner Fundraiser: Mark your calendars! On April 24th, there will be a take-out
lasagna dinner here at the church. Homemade lasagna, Caesar salad and delicious cheesecake is what is
on the menu. Who wants to cook when you can pick up this yummy dinner instead?? Dinner is $12 and
can be picked up between 5 and 7. You will find an order form in your mail slot. Please fill it in and
drop it into Rita Rumph's mail slot or email Paula Parker at the school ([email protected]) .
Orders need to be in by the 20th of April. All funds raised will go towards the Grade 7/8 Ottawa trip
from CCS. Thank you in advance for your continued support!
Sunday:
Community Christian School
Celebrating Christian Education Week
Tuesday, April 28 is our annual Grandfriend’s Day. Each year grandparents and
grandfriends come to school to visit the classrooms and enjoy a soup and buns lunch. This
year the students will be presenting “There’s Malice in the Palace” after lunch.
Grandfriends will have the opportunity to visit the classrooms in the morning and then
lunch and the play will take place at the Christian Reformed Church, Drayton. All grandparents and
grandfriends are invited.
On Wednesday, April 29 there will be Open House hours for all parents and guests to visit classrooms.
We will also be hosting a Living Books Book Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday.
‘Malice in the Palace’ will be presented once again on Thursday, April 30th in the evening at the
Drayton Christian Reformed Church.
Community Christian School strives to provide an education which helps students develop a lens
through which to view the world and to love and serve the Lord and others. Most of the curriculum is
written by Christian authors/companies and meets and exceeds the program recommendations set by
the Ontario Ministry of Education and is taught by teachers who love and serve the Lord. Please feel
free to call the school for information or to set up a time to visit.
www.ccsdrayton.org ; [email protected]; 519-638-2935.
Are you one of the 50% of Canadians who does not have an up to date Will?
Does your Will accurately reflect your wishes?
Have things changed since you prepared your Will?
Is it possible to write a Will which is a testimony of your faith?
Who are your Power of Attorneys for health and property?
Woodland Christian High School is hosting a FREE Will Clinic on Tuesday, April 21st at 7 p.m. A
stewardship Consultant from Christian Stewardship Services will discuss how to prepare your Estate
plan, including your Will, Power of attorney and the opportunity and benefits of aligning your final
documents with your faith in sharing your God given gifts with your favorite school or charity. Reserve
your seat today by calling Shirley at 519-653-4800 x217 or email [email protected] .
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland, you are invited to a
Thank You Canada concert by the SoliDeo Gloria Male Choir from Urk (www.solideogloria.nl) and the
the Musica Sacara Chorus on Saturday, May 2, Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Riddell In Woodstock;
Wednesday, 7:30 pm; May 6, at 8:00 pm, at St. Georges Anglican Church, 99 Woolwich Street in Guelph.
(May 5, Soli Deo will be at Redeemer in Ancaster) Tickets are $20 per person, $10 for students and $5
for ages 14 and under available at the door or reserve them by emailing [email protected] or call
905-648-3170.
News from North America
JONAH AND THE WHALE: - If we only remember Jonah as an incredible fish story, we can miss the heart
of God. But if we dig into Jonah 1 & 2, we find that in it God offers a key to following his heart and
understanding the whole Bible. Tune in and join us each week: subscribe for free weekly email
notifications at ListenToGroundwork.com or visit GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or
listen now.
A HERO IN THE MAKING - HEROES 1: - Liz decides he wants to be a hero. When he hears about the
flood in the nearby town of Caiman City, he decides this is just the opportunity for him! Follow the
adventures of Liz and his pals every week: subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. Be sure to download
this special song, “Leap of Faith,” at kidscorner.net/offer.
FAMILY FIRE - is an online community exploring Spirit-led family, marriage, parenting, in-laws, blended
families, and intimacy. Find encouraging articles and devotions at familyfire.com. Subscribe for regular
email updates and connect with our Family Fire community on Facebook.
Think Christian Creation Care E-book - What does "fill the Earth and subdue it" look like in our everyday
lives? A special collection on creation care from Think Christian explores this intriguing question. In time
for Earth Day, we look at perspectives on an array of environment-related topics from some of TC's
contributors. Get it at www.thinkchristian.net/earthday.
All Ontario Youth Convention - Register for the All Ontario Youth Convention before April 15 to get the
best rate! We can't wait to see you there. Visit allontario.com/register for more details.
FREE WEBINAR - Join us on April 22 for "Youth, Depression and Suicide" presented by June Zwier and
Winnie Visser. This webinar will explore the issues of depression and suicide particular to youth and
how we as a church can be equipped to effectively help and support. To register for this free, one-hour
event, visit crcna.org/webinars.
SUMMER CAMP LEADERS - Is your senior-high youth group still looking for a place to serve this
summer? Your team of 4 – 8 youth are invited to impact kids for Jesus at the ‘Basic Skills Summer Day
Camp’ program for kids aged 5 – 12 from low-income homes. Woodworking, sewing, cooking, science
experiments and out-trips are all part of a fun-filled week from Aug. 15 – 22 hosted by Ladner CRC (just
south of Vancouver, BC). Check out crcna.org/servicelink (Ref.# CAN175) or email [email protected]
for more information.
Serve in Costa Rica - Casa Adobe is a ministry center in the community of Santa Rosa. Casa Adobe's
mission is to be a community within the community, to be good neighbors, and to live out God's
Kingdom in a concrete way. CRWM has a number of service opportunities at Casa Adobe. Visit
crwm.org/serve or contact [email protected].
Keeping In Touch….
The following are asked to send a card, letter or email to:
Nitin & Ruth S .……………………………………………………………………….…..……. Terry & Pam H
[email protected].
Jonathon & Janice B………………………………………………………………………Bill & Pat H
[email protected] or [email protected]
Kathleen L ……………………………………………………………………………………... Al & Jolene H
email: [email protected] skype: kathleen_lauder
Mark & Heather K ........................................................................................................... Harry & Jane H
[email protected] phone: 919-482-2382
April 2015…
Serving Elders
& Deacons
Ed K l
Jeff D
Mark S
Jack S
Jane G
Ushers:
Back West
Back East
Back Centre
Upstairs
Greeters
Serving in Foyer:
Apr 12 – Markus F
Apr 19 – Harry M
Apr 26 – Albert V
Floating Greeters:
Apr 12– Harry & Jane H
April 19 – Doug & Sandy S
April 26 – Doug & Sandy S
April:
Phil V
Larry B
Alfred R
Francis C
April 12, 2015
April 19, 2015
Alfred & Helen R
Elly H & Gertie H
Coffee Servers
Scott & Emily N
Sietse & Jitske P
Sound System
John K
Projectionist
Hall Monitor
Anthony W
Jane M
Library
Alice N
Kim R
Joel’s Assistant
Tracy D
Cynthia D
Grade 5&6 SS
Mike D
Paula P
Grade 7&8 SS
Jane M
Arlene P
Nursery
Little Lambs
Subs
Bingo at the Terrace
Royal Terrace
Paula P
John & Nanda Z
Randy G
Maynard D
Theresa D
April 12, 2015
April 19, 2015
Rita R
Shannon S
Arlene P
Martha R
Bep V
Dorothy S
Jenna D
Brandy R
Sonia B
Emily N
Becca G
Mikayla V
Shannon S
Sonia B
Brandy R
Josie H
April 15: Rita K, Theresa D; May 6: Mia R, Jane G
April 12: Joyce K; April 19: Roelie K; April 26: Missionary Church
Large print Psalter Hymnals are available. Please contact an usher if you wish to use one.