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By faith
he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the
destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel. Hebrews 11: 28
Welcome: May the Lord bless us as we worship and fellowship together. If you are visiting, we
extend a special welcome and please join us downstairs for coffee and a time of fellowship after
the morning worship service.
WORSHIP SERVICE ~ 10:00 AM
GATHERING TO WORSHIP
Prelude
Gathering Songs
Welcome and Announcements
* #259(GPH) Out of Need and
Out of Custom
* Call to Worship
* God’s Greeting
* #510(LUYH) Come, Let Us Worship
And Bow Down
Prayer
EXPERIENCING GOD’S
RECONCILIATION
Call to Confession – Matthew 6:14-15
#638(LUYH) Forgive Our Sins as We
Forgive
Word of Assurance – 1 John 1:6-9
Call to Godly Living – 1 John :2-1-2
* Song of Assurance #659(LUYH)
Nearer, Still Nearer
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Prayer for Illumination
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:28,
Exodus 12:21-36
Message: Faith that God Saves
Prayer of Application
* 167(LUYH) Beneath the Cross
of Jesus
RESPONDING WITH THANKSGIVING
Prayers for God’s People
Offertory Prayer
Offering: (1) Church (2) Disability
Concerns
* #861(LUYH) In Our Lives, Lord,
Be Glorified
GOING WITH GOD’S BLESSING
* Benediction
* Doxology #189(GPH) Hallelujah,
Praise the LORD
The PreK – gr 1 age children will be leaving after the
children’s message for Sunday School. (exit at the FRONT of the sanctuary)
The rest of the Sunday School children and teachers will leave during the parting hymn.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Today:
Pastor Gary Van Leeuwen will be leading us in both services.
Next Sunday:
Mr. Gareth Harker will be leading us in the am service. The evening service
will be at 7:30 pm in our church. The combined Reformation Day service will be the following
Sunday – Nov 2nd in the Clinton CRC.
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EVENING WORSHIP 7:30 P.M.
GATHERING TO WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome
* Call to Worship
* God’s Greeting
* #601(LUYH) All Hail the Power of
Jesus’ Name
Prayer
#251(LUYH) The Church’s One
Foundation
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Belgic Confession, Article 28
Message: Belonging to a Church
* #247(LUYH) I Love Your Church,
O Lord
RESPONDING WITH THANKSGIVING
Prayer Requests and Prayer
Offering: (1) Church
(2) Disability Concerns
* #581(LUYH) Joyful, Joyful,
We Adore Thee
GOING WITH GOD’S BLESSING
* Benediction
* Doxology #518 (LUYH), 4 Praise the
LORD! Sing Hallelujah!
OFFERING SCHEDULE
Today:
(1) Church (2) Disability Concerns:
Everybody Belongs. Everybody Serves.
Disability Concerns helps churches intentionally seek
• To end the isolation and disconnectedness of persons with disabilities and their families;
• To nurture the spiritual lives of people with disabilities so that they become professing and active
members of their churches; and
• To encourage the gifts of people with disabilities so that they can serve God fully in their
churches.
Next Week:
(1) Church (2) Home Missions
REFORMATION SUNDAY - Next week, we mark Reformation Sunday by remembering our
reformed identity and celebrating the ways God continues to work in the church today. We are
always reforming, imagining new ways to share the old story. This week, pray for wisdom and
energy to infuse Home Missions' church planters, campus ministers, regional leaders, and other
ministry partners engaged in the exhausting and exciting work of sharing the good news of God's
grace. To pray by name for ministry partners in your area, visit crhm.org.
World Hunger Campaign Begins - There are 500 million family farms
in the world, the majority of which are in the developing world. Many of
these farmers are unable to adequately support their families. You can
do something about that. World Renew invites you to join thousands of others in this year’s World
Hunger Campaign, called “Farm to Table.” Through daily stories and activity suggestions that you
can read around your own supper tables you will learn from global farmers and discover new
ways to share your blessings with those in need. Then join us on November 2 for World Hunger
Sunday.
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KEEP IN PRAYER

Congratulations to all those celebrating birthdays this week:
Quintin Sjaarda and Travis Wilts – Oct 19
Louis Greidanus – Oct 20
Luke Siertsema and Micah Nonkes – Oct 25

We are thankful for people who work to protect the environment. With vast abilities to use the
world’s resources, we can easily pollute and harm God’s creation. Not only does this go
against what God created us to be (his image bearers), but unrestrained human activity can
easily make large parts of the world uninhabitable for us and for our children. We thank God
that we live in a nation where we take care of God’s creation seriously. Let us pray that we
continue to do a better job of caring for the world that God gave us to tend.
Greeters
North
Greeters
South
Greeters
Back
Ushers
Pre-Service
Singing
Music- am
pm
PA
Projector
Camera
Nursery
AM
JK – gr 1
SS Helper
Coffee
Servers
Today
October 19
Next Week
October 26
Two Weeks
Nov 2
Paul & Heleen
VanDorp
Henk & Ellen
VanSchaik
Mark & Dianne
Verburg
Shawn Reinink
Luke Bouman
Praise Team
Desirae Verburg &
McKayla Nonkes
Tony Verburg &
Sylvia Nonkes
Martin & Janie
Wilts
Gaye Datema
Dan Baarda
Laurina and Freinds
Raymond & Kendra
Wilts
Vanessa Wilts &
Claire Reinink
Dan & Joanne
Baarda
Martin Wilts
Jesse Baarda
Praise Team
Praise Team
Hillie / Jessica
Micah Nonkes
Mark Siertsema
Jacob Nonkes
Kirsten Passchier
Chantal Van Schaik
Casey Van Dorp
Cody
Hillie / Laurina
Emily
Douwe Top
Jamie Reinink
Justin Baarda
Kendra Wilts
Kyle Bos
Marielle Van Schaik
Marissa
Andy & Darlene
VanderVeen
Henk & Ellen
VanSchaik
Praise Team
Reformation Service Clinton
Andy Lubbers
Audrey Bos
Kyle Bos
Tina Bos
Emily Wilts
Ben Filiareault
Kyle
Koos & Rita
Verburg
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you for all your cards and visits concerning the passing away of our brother and uncle,
Siebrand Wilts. It is good to belong to a caring church family. Thank you very much. The Wilts
family.
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Reformation Day Service: Please join us at the Clinton CRC on November 2nd at 7:00pm for
our annual Reformation Day Service. Note the date has been changed to the week after
Reformation Day.
New tables....you may have noticed 23 new white tables that have been purchased for the use of
the Blyth CRC. We have decided that these tables are NOT to be taken off the church property.
If you require tables for an event you are hosting at home please make arrangements in advance
to use the wooden tables. Presently the old tables are being stored at the school so it’s important
to let either Pastor Gary or Brenda know well in advance of your event. Thanks so much for your
cooperation with this!!
Thank-you for Giving: We are thankful to you, the members of Blyth CRC, for your offering in
support of Operation Manna, a program of Diaconal Ministries Canada. Your gift of $1,343.65
helps to bring coaching, grants, and support so that Canadian CRCs like yours are able to bless
their
communities
through
ministry.
Thank-you!
For
more
information:
www.diaconalministries.com
Huron SERVE: Huron SERVE will be held June 28-July 4, 2015 at the Vanastra church! We
have people from Clinton, Blyth, Exeter and Vanastra willing to work together to form a team to
get organized and ready for an exciting week of work, praise and worship! Our speaker will be Gil
Clelland from Sanctuary London and the Vanastra CCRC praise band will be leading us in music.
Anyone interested in being a part of the team is welcome to come out for a meeting on Oct. 21 at
7:30 at Vanastra CCRC. If you can't make that date please leave a message with Mary Jane
Greidanus at 519-522-2191.
Goods and Services Auction: Last week in your mailboxes you will have found the auction
booklet, so take some time to browse the items and mark down your favourites. Remember to
come out to Huron Christian School on Friday, October 24, 2014 for the fun, food and bidding!
Doors open at 6:30!!
HCS Fundraiser: The Huron Christian School is selling croquetten, chocolate letters and
Cinnabon as a fundraiser for tuition relief. Please contact your church rep, Tina Bos, if interested
in supporting Christian education by placing an order. Orders due to church reps by Sunday,
November 2nd or to the school by Monday, November 3rd. Pick-up at the school November 21st
between 3 and 8pm or from your church rep the Sunday following.
Join us for Senior Appreciation Day at London District Christian Secondary School this
Wednesday! All seniors (friends, supporters, and grandparents) are invited to visit us this
Wednesday, October 22 (9:30 a.m. – 1p.m.), to celebrate God’s faithfulness in Christian
Education. We look forward to showing you around, and treating you to lunch and a special
assembly just for you.
COUNTRY CRAFT BAZAAR: The annual Listowel Christian School bazaar will be held, the Lord
willing, Saturday, November 1st from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Palmerston Community Centre. Enjoy
a buffet breakfast from 8-10 a.m. and hot lunches begin at 11:30 a.m. There will also be crafts,
knitting, home baked goodies, fresh olie bollen(a donut type treat), toonie jars, games and prizes,
books, greeting cards, plants, flowers, garden produce, and Dutch Imports. Skating and a Radar
Gun Slap Shot Challenge from 11-12 noon in the arena and new this year, a PHOTO BOOTH.
Bring the whole family, there’s something for everyone!!!
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Grade 8 day at LDCSS- Current Grade 8 students are invited to be a student at LDCSS for the
day on Wednesday November 5th. For more information visit www.ldcss.ca
YOUNG PEOPLE/ADULT’S NEWS
YOUTH/SENIOR MIXER NIGHT: Attention Seniors aged 60+ (or those who feel old at heart) Come join the youth on Thursday, October 23 @ 7:30 PM for a games night at church. We'll
provide the games, the food, and the company - see you there!
SERVE 2015: Deposits of $60 due at Youth on Thursday, October 23 to reserve your spot. (Talk
to a youth leader if the cost is holding you back & we can help you out - we don't want anyone to
miss out due to registration & deposit costs)
Next FAITH INSTRUCTION night: Tuesday, October 28
TRICK OR CANNING: Friday, October 31st - Meet at the church at 6:30. Snacks & Games
afterwards. Make sure to dress up! Food will go to the North Huron Food Bank.
Have you heard? Our Youth Group is hosting the Trillium League Formal (Dinner & Dance)! This
event will be in late April/early May. We are starting a planning committee to start getting
organized. First meeting will be at Becky's house on Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:30 - come join
us if you want to be on the committee!
Young People Hockey:
Saturday, October 25
Saturday, November 1
Saturday, November 8
in Harriston Blyth vs Drayton at 8:30 pm
Possibly a Practice for Blyth?
In Palmerston
at 9:30pm
Trillium Huron Youth website: www.trilliumhuronyouth.com
LIBRARY NEWS
The Boys by John Terpstra
This is the story of Terpstra’s wife’s family and the short lives of her three brothers, each of whom
lived with M.S. until their early twenties. With humor and love, he recreates the daily life and his
relationship with them, as they entered the final stages of their illness.
The Promise She Keeps by Erin Healy.
Full of mystery and suspense!
OTHER NEWS
WATCH WALK THE WAY - Step Out: Our mission is to stand in the gaps, to show an unbelieving
world what it means to be loved by God. But we can't do that if we're unwilling to step out. Turn
what you believe into action: subscribe to Walk the Way at watchwtw.com, or watch online at
walktheway.net.
Women’s Inspirational Conference: Save the Date – Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Meeting
House in Oakville.
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On Sunday, October 19, River City Church in Cambridge will be hosting its first ever “Evening of
Worship and Praise,” and we’re inviting sisters and brothers in Christ from neighbouring churches
to join us! This event will be held at Maranatha Church (94 Elgin St. S., Cambridge) and will run
from 7-8:30 p.m. (doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and a light reception will follow). The River City
worship team, which will be joined by several guest musicians and vocalists, will lead us in 90
minutes of worship and praise, as together we exalt our God who is worthy!
KIDS CORNER - In the Beginning (Part 1): As the school science fair is gearing up, Liz and the
gang are all working hard on their projects. Chamy’s project asks some big questions about the
universe that Lucille, Liz and Julia want to answer by proclaiming that God is the God of all things!
Spike finds the gang some expert help from a surprising source. Go to www.kidscorner.net to hear
this incredible story, and then check out the website for devotions, puzzles and more.
CALVIN SYMPOSIUM ON WORSHIP - You are invited to attend the annual Calvin Symposium
on Worship, January 29-31, 2015, at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary. This year's
worship theme is based on 2 Corinthians. The preachers include M. Craig Barnes, Tim Blackmon,
Denise Kingdom Grier, Meg Jenista, and Pablo Jimenez. There are excellent rates for students
and groups from churches. All worship services are free and open to the public, including the
Friday night service (7:00 p.m. in the Covenant Fine Arts Center). See
www.calvin.edu/symposium/ for complete information.
SAFE CHURCH CONFERENCE in Ancaster Nov. 1 - You are invited to a Safe Church
Conference at Ancaster CRC on November 1 from 9 am to 2 pm. Come learn about healthy
ministry relationships, healthy sexuality, and creating safer environments for our children and
youth. This conference is for council members, pastors, children/youth ministry leaders, and YOU.
$10 registration fee includes lunch and workshop materials. For more information or to register,
email [email protected]
FALL BIBLE STUDY SALE - Faith Alive Christian Resources offers Bible studies appropriate for
newcomers to Bible study, and for the more experienced. Visit
FaithAliveResources.org/BibleStudy to view a Bible study comparison chart or to read samples.
The Faith Alive Fall Bible study sale ends October 31 and includes select Discover Life, Discover
Your Bible, In the Works, and Word Alive studies. Learn more at FaithAliveResources.org/Sale or
call 800-333-8300 for more information.
CONNECTING FOR MINISTRY - The Network (crcna.org/network) is a website where you can
quickly find the answers, tools, and ideas you need to serve in your congregation. With more than
60 topics to help you connect for ministry, resources include blogs, discussion forums, ministry
Q&A, webinar recordings and more. Visit crcna.org/network to connect today!
PHILADELPHIA IS CALLING! - Is your church looking for a mission trip opportunity with an
emphasis on a construction project? One Hope Community Church in Philadelphia (CRC church
plant) would then love for you to join them as they strive to transform a warehouse into a ministry
space. Other volunteer opportunities are also available as this community shares the good news
with their surrounding neighborhood. Further details are available at crcna.org/servicelink or
[email protected]
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READING THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
This week:
Next week:
Acts 18 - 19
October-26-14
Romans 8 - 10
October-20-14
Acts 20 - 21
October-27-14
Romans 11 - 14
October-21-14
Acts 22 - 23
October-28-14
Romans 15 - 16
October-22-14
Acts 24 - 26
October-29-14
1st Cor 1 - 4
October-23-14
Acts 27 - 28
October-30-14
1st Cor 5 - 9
October-24-14
Romans 1 - 3
October-31-14
1st Cor 10 - 13
October-25-14
Romans 4 - 7
November-01-14
1st Cor 14 - 16
October-19-14
THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Sunday
Sunday School (Pre K –gr 1) ................................................................................. after the offering
Sunday School / Faith Instruction Classes (gr 2 – gr. 8).........................................after am service
Sunday Services ................................................................................................... 10 am & 7:30 pm
Monday
Exercise group .................................................................................................................... 9:30 am
Elders meeting .................................................................................................................... 7:30 pm
Wednesday
Coffee Break ............................................................................................................ 10 – 11:30 am
Evening Coffee Break ............................................................................................. 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Gems (girls gr. 4-8) .................................................................................................. 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Cadets (boys gr. 4-8) ............................................................................................... 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Thursday
Time of Prayer at Quartel’s .................................................................................. 10:00 – 11:00 am
Bulletin Deadline ................................................................................................................. 5:00 pm
Senior / Youth Games Mixer Night .......................................................................... 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Friday
Exercise group .................................................................................................................... 9:30 am
Saturday
Tykes Hockey at the Blyth Arena ........................................................................................ 7:00 pm
Young People Hockey in Harriston ..................................................................................... 8:30 pm
Church & Minister: 519-523-4743
Minister: Pastor Gary Van Leeuwen email: [email protected] .
Home: 226-523-5566 and cell: 519-441-7805
Clerk Mr. Rick Steele 519-526-7446 e-mail: [email protected]
Blyth CRC Web Site: www.blythcrc.ca
Bulletin Announcements: call Anita Boven: 519-523-9492 or e-mail
[email protected] before 5:00 pm on Thursday.
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PROGRAM CONSULTANT opening with World Renew - World Renew, an agency of the
Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), has a full time opening for a Program
Consultant in Mozambique*. *Please note that the position incumbent will operate out of the
regional office in Malawi with travel to Mozambique. We require someone who has a proven track
record in partner consultations on program quality, implementation and management, as well as
organizational governance and resource development experience. This position will also
contribute to World Renew’s constituency development priorities including reporting and
communicating with donors. Please visit our website at www.worldrenew.net/careers for more
information; to apply, submit your current resume, a cover letter indicating your relevant skills and
experience and your response to the follow-up questions to [email protected]. Application
deadline is October 20, 2014.
WORLD RENEW - Disaster Response Team Leader Opening: The Disaster Response Team of
World Renew, an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is
recruiting for a Disaster Response Team Leader/Director, based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
This position requires a master’s degree and is responsible for the disaster response strategies of
World Renew and ensuring that World Renew continues to be a professional, high-quality,
Christian disaster response and rehabilitation organization within the context of a bi-national and
international disaster response architecture. Visit www.worldrenew.net/careers or www.crcna.org
for more information. The successful candidate must currently be legally eligible to work in
Canada. To apply, submit your current resume and a cover letter together in one (1) attachment
clearly indicating your relevant skills and experience based on the position description, to
[email protected]. Application deadline is Nov. 6.
DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES & ADMINISTRATION SEARCH - The Christian Reformed Church in
North America (CRCNA) is seeking nominees and applicants for the position of Director of
Ministries and Administration. For more information visit www.crcna.org/DMAsearch. To apply
send cover letter and resume to Michelle DeBie, Director of Human Resources at
[email protected] by November 28, 2014.
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF FAITHFULNESS - The Canadian Aboriginal Ministry Committee
(CAMC) will be meeting together on October 23rd and 24th at the Indigenous Family Center in
Winnipeg. This is one of the 3 Urban Aboriginal Ministries that the CRC's across Canada support.
We would really appreciate knowing that we have your prayer support as we meet and celebrate
IFC's 40th anniversary.
Please contact your local CAMC member or visit
http://www.crcna.org/CanadianMinistries/aboriginal-ministry/about-aboriginal to learn more about
Aboriginal Ministries.
TEACH ENGLISH IN WEST AFRICA - Join missionaries as they reach out to rural people groups
in projects with an emphasis on EFL, literacy, and audio recording, although other types of
projects are possible depending on the volunteer's skills, interests and the needs of the village.
Further details can be found at crwm.org or contact [email protected]
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PARLEZ VOUS FRANCAIS? - Are you also interested in food security, agriculture, health and
nutrition? Here's an awesome opportunity to come alongside WORLD RENEW staff in Niger for
18 months! See your BA degree come alive with hands-on experience as you bless others. A
grant to support the volunteer's expenses is available! Further details can be found at
worldrenew.net or contact [email protected].
GROUNDWORK - The Exodus From Egypt: The Israelites were between the proverbial "rock and
a hard place." In front of them stretched the Red Sea; behind them marched the enemy. They had
just been freed from slavery by God, but now Pharaoh is hot on their heels. It looks like they are
stuck except for their God, the God of Israel. Tune in and join the Groundwork conversation on
Exodus 14 & 15– find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.
WORLD RENEW - Planning your winter or spring mission trip? World Renew Disaster Response
Services has many locations and can help find a place to fit the size, skill level, and travel, meal,
and accommodation preferences of your group. Volunteers are needed to repair homes damaged
by Super-Storm Sandy and more recent disasters. Visit worldrenew.net/drs today to learn more,
or call 800-848-5818 to get started.
UNDER THE RADAR - Listen to Under the Radar. Hymn Remakes: Classic hymns of the faith,
like "Blessed Assurance," "Rock of Ages," and "Be Thou My Vision" get a modern molding at the
hands of some of today's songwriters. Serving up gourmet music, this one-hour, weekly program
highlights some of the best undiscovered and under-appreciated tunes from Christian artists.
Listen online at radarradio.net.
Coming soon! A Fabulous Fundraising Progressive Dinner is being held Saturday October 25 at
5:00pm starting point is at the Huron Chapel Church in Auburn. Money that is raised will go
directly to purchase supplies to build homes in El Salvador. Tickets are $30/person and available
from Yvonne Wilts [email protected] or 519 523-4939 or at Huron Chapel.