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Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven,
for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5: 12
Welcome: A sincere and heartfelt welcome to each and everyone who has come to worship our loving and faithful God.
Please join us downstairs in the fellowship hall for a time of coffee and fellowship after the morning worship service. This
evening we welcome all to a combined Reformation day service in the Clinton CRC at 7:00 pm.
WORSHIP SERVICE ~ 10:00 AM
GATHERING
Prelude
Gathering Songs: Here I Am To Worship
Surrender
Welcome and Announcements
* Opening Song : Across the Lands
* Call to Worship:
Leader: Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
Congregation: Worship the LORD with
gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Leader: Know that the LORD is God.
Congregation: It is he who made us, and we are
his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
* Greeting
* Songs : The Greatness of Our God
The Power of Your Love
CONFESSION/ASSURANCE
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 103:8-12
Song: Mighty to Save
* God’s Will for Our Lives – Apostles’ Creed
(recited in unison)
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Prayer for Illumination
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Message: Less Is More
Prayer
* Song of Response: Blessed Be Your Name
RESPONDING WITH THANKSGIVING
Prayer for God’s People
Offertory Prayer
Offering: World Renew – World Hunger
Offertory Song : Relentless
* Song: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
GOING WITH GOD’S BLESSING
* Benediction
* Closing Song: 10 000 Reasons
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:
Paul DeWeerd, interim pastor in Vanastra will be leading us in the am service.
The combined Reformation Day service will be in the Clinton CRC at 7:00 pm. Our guest speaker will be Al
Wolters; Professor Emeritus of Religion & Theology from Redeemer University/College. Join us as we come
together to celebrate how God has been at work, and how God will work in and through us.
Next Sunday:
Pastor Gary Van Leeuwen will be leading us in both services.
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KEEP IN PRAYER
j Congratulations to Martin Wilts who will be celebrating his birthday on Nov 7th .
j Continue to pray for Ben Nonkes. We are grateful to God that he has given healing to Ben. This past week
doctors were able to lessen the sedation for short periods and Ben has been able to speak briefly and interact with
those around him. He continues to suffer significant pain from his broken elbow and vertebrae, and we pray that
God will bless him with rapid healing in these areas so that he can have some of the pain medication removed and
begin the road to recovery. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. A note: because Ben sustained injury
to his brain he needs a lot of rest and doctors advise that visitors be kept to a minimum at this time.
j John Wesselink entered Clinton hospital this week and expects to stay through the weekend. Please keep him
and Dirkje in your prayers.
j We extend our sympathy to Hugh and Pearl Verstoep with the passing away of his mother, Shirley Verstoep from
Monkton on October 23rd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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
Nov 2
Next Week
Nov 9
Two Weeks
Nov 16
Raymond & Kendra
Wilts
Vanessa Wilts &
Claire Reinink
Dan & Joanne
Baarda
Martin Wilts
Jesse Baarda
Praise Team
Calvin & Cheryl
Bakelaar
Hans & Audrey
Boonstoppel
Art & Corrie
Bos
Raymond Wilts
Merv Datema
Redeemed
Conrad & Barb
Bos
John & Gerrie
Bos
John & Tina
Bos
Audrey Bos
Justin Baarda
Martin & Vanessa
Praise Team
Redeemed
Jamie / Jessica
Hillie / Laurina
Jannie
Andy Lubbers
Audrey Bos
Kyle Bos
Tina Bos
Emily Wilts
Ben Filiareault
Kyle
Andrew Bos
Cheryl Bakelaar
David Passchier
Andrea Shortreed
Jacob Wiersma
McKayla Nonkes
Shannon
Micah Nonkes
Mark Siertsema
Jacob Nonkes
Deb Siertsema
Kaleb Wilts
Megan Exel
Justin
Koos & Rita
Verburg
Mark & Dianne
Verburg
Tony Verburg &
Sylvia Nonkes
Reformation Service
Clinton
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OFFERING SCHEDULE
Today:
(1) Church (2) World Renew – World Hunger
TODAY IS WORLD HUNGER SUNDAY! - “Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the
one who takes shelter in him!’ - Psalm 34:8. Food is a great gift of God that has the ability to bring us
together and give us and our families healthier, more joyful lives. Thank you showing your love for
others by remembering, learning from, and acting to help those in need. Today we celebrate World Hunger Sunday and
share our financial gifts with World Renew.
Next Week:
(1) Church
(2) Mission to Haiti
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reformation Day Service on November 2, 2014 at 7:00pm at the Clinton CRC. Our guest speaker will be Al Wolters;
Professor Emeritus of Religion & Theology from Redeemer University/College. Join us as we come together to celebrate how
God has been at work, and how God will work in and through us.
Directory: It’s time to update the directory. Please check the directory downstairs after this mornings
service to confirm that your information is correct. All groups and organizations are also asked to make
changes. You can also call Anita Boven 519-523-9492 or e-mail [email protected] with any changes.
As a worship committee we are encouraged to have all members of the congregation involved in worship
services by sharing their God given talents. With this in mind the worship committee is doing a
congregational scan. Last week in your mailboxes you found a questionnaire on how you can be a part of
worship services. Please take a few moments to fill out the scan. Check all the places in which you feel
you have been blessed in and are willing to serve and share. Put all finished questionnaires in Brenda
Exel mailbox. Thank You for taking the time to fill in the scan and for your willingness to participate.
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.
HCSS Membership Meeting: The Huron Christian School Board invites all interested persons to attend the Fall Membership
meeting at the HCS gym on Monday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting packages including the agenda and reports
for Huron Christian School Society Members will be in church mailboxes or have been mailed out. Please review the material
and then join us for the meeting on Monday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Calling All Vendors and Crafters....Huron Christian School will be hosting a Christmas Open House on Fri. Nov. 21 from
3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to reserve your table and support Huron Christian School.
Please e-mail Katie Jurjens at [email protected] or call (519)233-3141 to reserve your spot or get more
information
Job Opening: Huron Christian School (HCS) invites applications for a maternity leave position beginning in January, 2015.
The position is a 40% JK and 35% resource position, although it could be divided into 2 distinct positions. Having primary
qualifications, with some Spec. Ed. courses would be an asset. Please submit your cover letter, resume, statement of faith,
philosophy of Christian education, along with three references (professional, personal and pastoral) by email or other
methods to the attention of the principal, Mr. Nick Geleynse at [email protected]. Application deadline is
Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m.
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Job Opening: Huron Christian School (HCS) invites early childhood educators (ECE) to apply for a part time position (3
days/week), starting January 2015, to lead our optional Kindergarten days program. Please forward your cover letter,
resume, statement of faith, along with three references (professional, personal and pastoral) by email or other methods to the
attention of the principal, Mr. Nick Geleynse at [email protected]. Application deadline is Friday, Nov. 14,
2014 @ 3:00 p.m
HCS Shop ‘n Save order: The next order will be placed on Wednesday, November 5. Christmas is sneaking up fast and a
gift card is a great present for those that are hard to buy for. Start stocking up on a variety of gift cards to please everyone on
your list. Don’t forget to use gift cards to purchase items for your local Christmas Bureau. The cheese products are delicious
and there’s lots of variety on the order sheet including Coastal Coffee. Talk to your friends and neighbours about
participating too. Order sheets are available online www.huronchristianschool.ca. Contact your church representative or
Helen /Nellie at 519-482-7851 (Wednesday mornings).
Kindergarten Registration at Huron Christian School for 2015/16: will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from
9:00 am until 11:00 am. The “Calling All Three Year Olds” program will be available as well as time to meet the Kindergarten
teacher, visit the classroom & tour the school. Call the school to arrange for your registration package to be mailed and to set
up your appointment (519-482-7851).
Thank you! On behalf of Huron Christian School, we would like to thank all the donators, sponsors, volunteers and
attendees of this year’s Goods and Services Auction. We especially praise God for his blessings as we were able to raise
over $29,000 for Christian Education this year. We look forward to working with you in 2015!! The HCS Auction Committee.
Mission to Haiti: Vitamin Sunday is Nov, 23rd . Mission to Haiti Canada invites Blyth CRC to get involved with our annual
vitamin Sunday. On Sunday, Nov 23rd a box will be placed in the church so that you can participate in bringing in new bottles
of vitamins and medication that the January Mission Team will be able to distribute in the medical clinics that they undertake.
The following items are required: Pre-natal multivitamins, Adult multivitamins, Low dosage (81mg) aspirin, powdered baby
formula, eye and ear drops, Tylenol (children’s, liquid or tablet form), and Advil tablets or caplets.
All drugs collected will be used in January 2015 at our medical clinics as well as to replenish our pharmacy to assist future
medical needs with our ministry partners. Thanking you in advance for your continued generosity. Mission the Haiti Canada
Also if you are interested in joining this year’s team please talk to Herman Thalen.
Bed Needed: The Deacons have received a request from a person in need in our community. If you have a bed, along with
bedding, for a 4 year old boy please contact Karen Rylaarsdam 519-357-3357.
October 2014 Offerings
Oct. 5
12
13
19
26
Tuition Relief HCS
World Renew
North Huron Food Bank
Disability Concerns
Home Missions
Church offerings
Budget
Budget to Oct 31
Actual Income to Oct. 31
Deficit
$690.60
$1,380.15
$2,549.07
$695.24
$625.50
$
813.28
$15,923.00
$187,750.00
$160,094.00
$27,656.00
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YOUNG PEOPLE/ADULT’S NEWS
SERVE 2015: Don't forget to pay your $60 deposit ASAP if you've said you're planning to come on SERVE.
YOUTH EXECUTIVE: Wednesday, November 5 at Becky's house @ 8 PM. (Also - brief Youth Leaders meeting from 7:30-8
before the Youth Executive arrives.)
YOUTH GROUP - We will be watching "God's Not Dead" at the Living Water church with the Lucknow CRC Youth Group @
7:30 PM on Thursday, November 6.
FAITH INSTRUCTION - Next night is on Tuesday, November 11. Naomi on snacks.
Young People Hockey:
Saturday, November 8
Saturday, Nov 15
Saturday, Nov 22
In Palmerston
in Harriston Blyth vs Drayton
in Blyth vs Palmerston
at 9:30pm
at 8:30 pm
at 8:00 pm
OTHER NEWS
HANDEL'S MESSIAH On Saturday November 15 at 7:30 pm at Lakeshore United Church in Goderich, the Georgetown
Bach Chorale will perform Handel's timeless and most famous Oratorio "Messiah" under the direction of Ron Greidanus.
Complete with Baroque orchestra, chamber choir and soloists, the GBC looks forward to setting the tone for Christmas.
Tickets $25/children $10, can be purchased in advance at the following locations:
The Dutch Store in Clinton and Radiant Life Bookstore and the Lakeshore United Church office in Goderich.
Visit the website at www.georgetownbachchorale.com or by calling (519) 524-2103.
West Perth Community Singers in Concert, with Director, Ed Havenga. First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth on
the 16th of November at 7pm. Freewill offering with all proceeds to the Seaforth and Area Food Bank. Refreshments and
Social to follow in Lower Church Hall. Come out for a night of music and support the Seaforth Food Bank.
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.
ADVENT RESOURCES - Looking for Advent resources? Faith Alive Christian Resources has many resources available
including devotions, children's programs, and more. Download a free Advent sampler of "Seeking God's Face" to share with
your church! Learn more at www.FaithAliveResources.org/Advent or call 800-333-8300.
FREE WEBINAR - Join us on November 12 for "Why Don't They Just Snap Out of It" presented by June Zwier and Winnie
Visser. This webinar will give you resources to walk alongside those who experience mental illnesses in a way that is
supportive. To register for this free, one-hour event visit crcna.org/webinars.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH - On Sunday, November 2, and on
Sunday, November 9, churches around the world are participating in the International Day of Prayer for the
Persecuted Church. The terrorism of ISIS and other extremist campaigns have targeted our brothers and
sisters in Christ in Iraq, Syria, and throughout that region. Other religious minorities and moderate Muslims have
also been targets of the ongoing violence in the region.
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READING THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
This week:
Next week:
2nd Cor 1 - 4
November-09-14
Philippians 1 - 4
November-03-14
2nd Cor 5 - 9
November-10-14
Colossians 1 - 4
November-04-14
2nd Cor 10 - 13
November-11-14
1st Thessalonians 1 - 5
November-05-14
Galatians 1 - 3
November-12-14
2nd Thessalonians 1 - 3
November-06-14
Galatians 4 - 6
November-13-14
1st Timothy 1 - 6
November-07-14
Ephesians 1 - 3
November-14-14
2nd Timothy 1 - 4
November-08-14
Ephesians 4 - 6
November-15-14
Titus 1-3, Philemon 1
November-02-14
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 ................................................................................................................10:00 am
Combined Reformation Day service in the Clinton CRC .....................................................7:00 pm
Monday
Exercise group .....................................................................................................................9:30 am
Tuesday
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
Youth Group – movie at Living Waters church .........................................................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 Palmerston ..................................................................................9:30 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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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.
GROUNDWORK - The Gospel in Africa: Groundwork is produced by Words of Hope and Back to God Ministries
International. Both share the gospel in many languages around the world. In this episode, we think about the growth and
impact of Christianity throughout the world, and Bishop Henry Luke Orombi discusses his experience in Africa. Join the
conversation each week: subscribe for free weekly emails at ListenToGroundwork.com or visit GroundworkOnline.com to find
a local radio station or listen now.
KIDS CORNER - At Your Service: Ye Lords and Ladies! At a Medieval fair, Liz and the gang hope to be knights and kings
and queens, but servanthood awaits them instead. Learn how Liz, Lucille and Julia fare as they serve King Arthur and the
Black Knight and try to win a seat of honor! Follow the Kids Corner adventures of Liz and his pals every week: subscribe for
free at getkidscorner.com. Find more great resources for kids and parents at kidscorner.net.
OPEN MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY IN MEXICO - Ministry Leaders in Mexico are expanding God’s kingdom. Now you have
the opportunity to serve alongside these leaders and transform communities through the Gospel. If you or someone you
know has a heart for grassroots ministry, visit www.crwm.org/serve.
Join churches across the world in prayer for those affected by the violence. To learn more about specific ways to pray,
ways to partner with World Renew in providing humanitarian assistance to the region, and ways to speak up against this
violence, please visit www.crcjustice.org.
MARGINALIZED VOICES CHALLENGE - Got 5 minutes? Jesus hung out at the margins of society and calls us to follow
Him there and be transformed. If you sign up now for the “Listening to Marginalized Voices Challenge”, we’ll send you one
five-minute story from the margins per day for the month of November. dojustice.crcna.org/MarginalizedVoices
WORLD RENEW ONTARIO YOUTH TEAM - World Renew is sending a 2015 March Break team of youth to help alleviate
hunger in Nicaragua. Team members will work alongside Nicaraguan community leaders building relationships, bridging
culture, helping with different projects, and growing in their faith and leadership skills. Does this sound like the challenge
you're looking for? If so, please contact [email protected] for additional details.
TEACH OVERSEAS! - Students in Madagascar and Kyrgyzstan would love to learn how to speak English and World
Missions is now giving them an opportunity to do so. Love working with students? Looking for international travel? Want to
make a difference in the lives of young people? Then check out these two teaching opportunities! For further details see
www.crwm.org or contact [email protected]