~ page 2 ~ Y|Üáà V{Ü|áà|tÇ exyÉÜÅxw V{âÜv{ Marc Hoogstad (youth pastor) Please pray for those of our congregation who are not able at this time to come to church. We think of Hillie E, Sharon , Jean P, Ken S, Aaf S, Trudy , Janny , Erie V and Sandra V. 1105 Exmouth Street 519-336-8808 ~ MILESTONES: Happy birthday and God’s blessings ~ Jan 19 Bert L Jan 27 Andy V Jan 20 Alice R Jan 29 Michelle V Chris V Jan 31 Sonja D Jan 21 JT S Greta P Jan 22 Amy V Rob V 1934 – 2015 The purpose of First Church in Sarnia is: LOVE SHARE The love of God is celebrated. The love of God is shared. The love of God mobilizes us to care. W CARE Sunday, January 18, 2015 ELCOME! What a privilege it is to begin this new week in the Lord’s presence as well as in the company of His people. We trust that you will experience the warmth of Christian fellowship, the inspiration of worship, and the peace that comes from an awareness of God’s presence. May the Lord’s Spirit fill us richly with His presence, love, and power to enable us to worship Him with joy and thanksgiving in our hearts. We extend a special welcome to all our guests. It’s a joy to have you among us, we hope that you’ll take a moment to sign our guest book in the entrance way. If we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact today’s Greeters, an elder, or to call the church office. This morning we welcome Seminarian David VanEyk, from Chatham, and this evening Pastor Allan Farris, from Paterson Memorial Presbyterian church here in Sarnia. We are thankful for their presence with us here today and pray that God will bless them as they bring His Word; and us as we listen and respond to that Word. Following this morning’s worship service, everyone is invited to join us downstairs in the fellowship hall for a time of conversation and coffee, tea or juice. The prayer room upstairs is also always open after the service, and there will be people there to pray for you for whatever concern you may have. Our Church Family: Sharon L had surgery to repair a broken ankle this week. She faces 3 months of therapy, learning to walk on crutches, no weight on 'fixed leg', no driving a car, and finding respite care. Please keep her in your prayers. Congratulations to Doris and Libardo R on the birth of their first granddaughter. Samara was born to Ximena and Brian on Saturday Jan. 10th. Redeemer~ Please pray for John H. His blood count did not allow for his fourth chemo treatment last week. He hopes to have it this week. Pray too for Pastor Jack and Pat W as Jack has more tests and as they wait for results. Living Hope~ Rick and Brendan B are leaving on Monday the 19th for a two-week mission trip to Nicaragua. They're going together with a group from Woodstock through Nicaragua Mission of Hope, and they'll be serving at the Nehemiah Center in Managua. Jack K's condition is weakening as he continues his battle with mesothelioma cancer. We continue our prayers for him and Ekkie as doctors estimate Jack may be entering the final months of his life. Please continue to pray for Coba F whose continuing to battle an infection in her foot that has been quite debilitating for her. OUR GIFTS WE BRING Today: Next Week: AM: 1. Ministry Shares 2. John & Jane Huizinga – Samaritan Foundation PM: Diaconate AM: 1. Ministry Shares 2. Calvinist Cadet Corps PM: Diaconate ~Deacon’s Corner~ Our second morning offering is for John and Jane Huizinga’s mission work for the Samaritan Foundation in the Dominican Republic. While they continue to work to provide simple homes, churches, schools and medical clinics to the poor, they have started a new agriculture and children’s evangelism outreach program. Check out www.thesamaritanfoundationdr.com or TheSamaritanFoundation on Facebook to read more about their work. Our evening offering is for the diaconate. Our deacons provide local financial support to families both within and outside of our fellowship. ~page 3~ ~Our thanks today to~ Serving Elders/Deacons AM: * Dianna B, Harry V, Pete V, Brad R PM * Fred Z, Ed D, Carol P, Brad R Josh and Karly S, Sean and Rebecca S John and Cheryl D Ushers: Tracey and Fred Z Stephen N Projection Tech: Rick K Sunday School: John D, Adam K, Cheryl S, William S Prayer Room: Marg R, Bert H Library Attendants: Liz L, Sherry C, Angela C Nursery: Heidi D, Stacey H, Marg R, Adam C Coffee Servers: Greeters: Sound Tech: ~Scheduled for Next Sunday, January 25, 2015~ Serving Elders/Deacons: A M: *Shirley K, Alex K, Jake V, Jack T P M: *Shirley K, Alice R, Diane P, JT S Bert and Liz L, Jake and Lucille V Michael and Ethel D Ushers: Patti K, Mitch V Sound Tech: Nate S Projection Tech: Sandy S Sunday School: John D, Adam K, Cheryl S, William S Prayer Room: Fred Z, Diane P Library Attendants: Jeannine S, Helen S, Kelly V Nursery: Lisa R, Nicole S, Jeannine S, Mikayla V Coffee Servers: Greeters: 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNIVERSARY - Our 81st church anniversary falls on Thursday, February 5th. To celebrate the blessing of another year, please join us in the fellowship hall on Sunday February 1st for coffee and cake after the morning service. Hartelijke gefeliciteerd met de verjaardag van je kerk! (Congratulations on the anniversary of your church!) Praying for our ATLAS team: As our mission team heads out tomorrow to work and serve in the Dominican Republic, they covet our prayers. If you would like to be part of the prayer support team here at home, please sign up on the sheet on the table by the office. Shorter updates will be posted on our Facebook page, but you will also receive the full update along with prayer items by email. If you don’t have email, we’ll find a way to get the information to you! On behalf of the team, thanks for your prayers, Marg R EXECUTIVE COUNCIL will be meeting on Tuesday January 20 at 7:30 pm. ~page 4~ CLASSIS CHATHAM will meet on Saturday, Jan 24th at Grace CRC in Chatham. Our delegates are Harry V, Bert H, Dianna B, and Diane P, alternate. NOMINATIONS FOR ELDERS AND DEACONS: It is the time of year when we need to think and pray about nominations for elders and deacons. Retiring elders are Ed D, Bert H, Alex K, Diane P and Harry V, and retiring deacons are Brian H, Carol P, and Freda S. Please take a moment to thank these people for their faithful service. We require 5 new elders and 3 new deacons and offices are open to both men and women who are confessing members. Please prayerfully consider who you feel are gifted for these tasks and submit their names in writing or by email to Harry V [email protected] . It is suggested you take a moment to speak with those you are nominating to encourage them. Pray that those nominated will consider this a calling from God and trust in his equipping for the task. POT LUCKS: It's that time of year again! The beginning of each New Year can bring such hope and promise; not to mention some good times of fellowship with friends and family! We invite you to join us in celebrating the blessings of another New Year with your congregational district at the Annual District Pot Lucks. Please bring a main dish as well as either a salad or a dessert. Single people who are not able to prepare a large dish are encouraged to bring whatever you can, or at very least just bring yourself! Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 will be on January 25 (that is NEXT WEEK). Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 will be on February 22. If you are unsure of which district you are in, please refer to the lists on the bulletin board located on the wall adjacent to the library on the back of the sanctuary. HEALTHFUL REMINDER - At this time of year, especially, the spread of illness from viruses and bacteria can happen very quickly and affect a large number of people. Many of us will bounce back pretty quickly, but we should consider those with health conditions that may complicate their ability to fight off illness. With that in mind, please remember to practice frequent and thorough hand-washing, particularly if you will be greeting people, serving food or drink, caring for babies or toddlers, or will be in contact with someone with a compromised immune system. If you have been in close contact with someone or you yourself have been sick, please consider staying home for 48 hours after exposure, or after symptoms are gone. If you are a scheduled greeter and would prefer not to shake hands, feel free to keep your hands in your pockets or behind your back, and greet with a smile instead! :) The best way to know that you've done a pretty good job of washing your hands is after wetting your hands, work soap into a rich lather, and scrub (both sides, between fingers, and under nails) for 20 seconds...keep track of the time by humming the "Happy Birthday" tune from beginning to end twice. ~page 5~ I will be out of the country on the ATLAS mission trip, combined with a week’s vacation. For those 2 weeks Kristy N will be filling in for me in the church office, with normal office hours. Please have your bulletin announcements in to the church by 4:30 on Wednesdays as usual ([email protected] ), or put them in my mail slot, where she can retrieve them. The office will be closed on Tuesday, February 3, but will be open February 4 and 5. Thank –you! ~Betty GEMS SPAM NIGHT: We will be having another SPAM night for Gems on Friday, Jan. 23 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Living Hope Church. Come on out for a fun movie night and relax with friends! On Monday Jan. 26 there will be no GEMS for the girls but instead there will be a meeting for the counselors. GEMS ANNUAL SOUP AND CHILI DINNER: Would you like to have a fun night out with great fellowship and even better food? Please join us at the GEMS Annual Soup and Chili fundraising dinner at Sarnia Christian School on Saturday, Feb. 7 starting at 4:30 until 6:30pm. There is a flyer in your mail slots with all the information you need. Mark your calendars and enjoy an evening and let the GEMS serve you! CATECHISM is cancelled for this week Wednesday, January 21st due to exams. Please join us again on the 28th as we continue our exciting Youth Alpha program, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. We will show an informative, relevant video followed by a lively, topical discussion about our faith. All students from grade 9 through 12 are welcome and encouraged to attend! ~page 6~ FANSHAWE CHAPLAIN- If you or someone you know is attending Fanshawe College this semester, Chaplain Kelly Sibthorpe and Good News CRC welcomes you! Good News Church is located five minutes from campus! Contact Chaplain Kelly Sibthorpe through Facebook messenger or e-mail at [email protected] or text 226236-5201. We have great student events/Bible Study to help you connect with others. Peace- Chaplain Kelly LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH COFFEE SOCIAL on Friday, January 30th at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall of Living Hope Christian Reformed Church. YARN CLUB -Knitting and crocheting blankets and sweaters for the babies of the Dominican Republic. We will meet on Wednesday January 21, at First CRC in the library, from 1 - 3. FREE VHS MOVIES: All VHS movies need to go. If your VHS player still works, please help yourself to our fiction movies. In their place the library committee has purchased many DVD movies including Veggie tales, Adventures in Odyssey, and many family friendly movies etc. Come check them out! ATTENTION CURLERS: You are invited to be part of the annual LDCSS Curling Bonspiel, February 14, 2015, at the Aylmer Curling Club. Cost $500.00 per team, sponsors are encouraged. All snacks and lunch provided free for curlers. To register, please contact Albert at 519-773-3238 or email [email protected] by Jan 31, 2015. DENOMINATIONAL MINISTRIES ~SARNIA CRC YOUTH~ FUSION: The definition of overrated is anything that is given too much hype. We all know things that we would consider to be overrated, but there are lots of things that are overrated when it comes to Jesus and growing to be more like Him. Come find out what those are in this 3 week series, Overrated. SERVE 2015: Plans are being made for this summer's SERVE trip! While the location has yet to be confirmed, the date will be July 11-18. There is space for 10 students. If you know you already want to go, contact Pastor Marc for the registration information! YOUNG ADULTS: Join others from Ontario for a weekend retreat on January 30February 1 at Maranatha CRC in Woodstock. Featured speaker Sid Ypma. This weekend will include small-group sessions, social time, food and activities! For more info visit the Facebook page “YA Retreat 2015” or email [email protected] GROUNDWORK - Silence and Solitude: Jesus incorporated silence and solitude into his own life regularly. So on today’s Groundwork we’ll talk about silence, studying examples from Mark and 1 Kings. Join the weekly conversation: subscribe for free weekly email notifications at ListenToGroundwork.com; visit GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen now. KIDS CORNER - All for One: Lucas is a new kid in Liz’s class, but he’s different; his skin is red. Skink uses this as an excuse for bullying. But the kids decide to frustrate Skink’s plans and they all show up at school with red skin. 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 ~page 7~ ~page 8~ POSITION OPENING - Program Consultant, Tanzania: World Renew, an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), has a full time opening for a Program Consultant in Tanzania. 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. Visit 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 downloadable follow-up questions to [email protected]. Application deadline is Feb. 2. GOT A QUESTION ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY? - Disability Concerns and our network of hundreds of volunteer disability advocates are eager to help your church overcome barriers of attitude, architecture, and communication. Contact us at [email protected] or 888-463-0272. POSITION OPENING - World Renew, an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), has a full time opening for a Country Consultant (Country Director) in Haiti. We require someone who has a proven track record in delivering program results while also building organizational and community capacity. This position will be based in Haiti and provide leadership in the development of World Renew’s strategy in-country and will provide leadership to the overall strategy and policies of the Ministry Team. Visit www.worldrenew.net/careers for more information; to apply, submit your current resume, a cover letter indicating your relevant skills and work experience and your response to the downloadable follow-up questions to [email protected]. Application deadline is Feb. 2. MISSION TRIP IN 2015: - Start planning your 2015 mission trip with World Renew Disaster Response Services today and spend a week repairing disaster-damaged homes for those in need! Accommodations vary between sites and the cost is approximately $0-25 per person per day, depending on the location. See worldrenew.net/drs to get started or call 800-848-5818. FREE WEBINAR - Join us on February 4 when Mike Hogeterp and Mark Charles will present "Icebergs in History-The Doctrine of Discovery". They will examine how the DoD may have shaped our relationships with Indigenous Peoples and address key questions: "What is the DoD?" "Why is it important?" and "What does it have to do with ministry today?" For details and registration for this free, one-hour event, visit crcna.org/webinars. PROGRAM INNOVATION ASSISTANT - If you have a love for working with adolescents, gifts in administration, enjoy exploring new approaches and solutions, et tu parle francais aussi, come to Senegal . Work with WR’s program team to develop and run annual training workshops along with on-the-job training of the adolescent health educators. Details about this one-year hands-on volunteer opportunity can be found at www.worldrenew.net or contact [email protected]. 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. Additional details can be found at www.crwm.org or contact [email protected]. SERVE AND LEARN IN EGYPT - Come see the pyramids of Giza along with other ancient sites of Egypt—all while serving God’s people. CRWM’s service and learning trip will take place from April 27-May 7. Visit crwm.org/EgyptSALT to sign up. BAD WEATHER PROCEDURE: Winter is upon us, and in the event of bad weather which would necessitate canceling a worship service this would be the procedure: The decision will be made at least 2 hours before the service (by 8:00am or 4:30pm) Elders would call the people in their district to advise them. Please listen to the following radio stations for cancellations: WNFA 90.7 FM FOX FM 99.9 AM CHOK 1070 AM If we can be of assistance…… Youth Pastor Marc Hoogstad (O) 519-337-6485 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours (at Redeemer CRC) are Tue. and Thurs. from 2 to 5 p.m. Office Administrator: Betty Boot (O) 519-336-8808 E-mail [email protected] Church Office hours are Tue. & Wed. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & Thurs. 9 am. – 4 pm Harry Verburg (519-331-8919) E-mail: [email protected] Chair of Council: Recording Secretary: Lucille VanderVies (519)542-3080 E-mail: [email protected] Clerk of Council: Dianna Brown (519)330-0793 E-mail: [email protected] Pastoral concerns: Contact either Harry Verburg (see his info above), or Diane Plug (519)383-1096 E-mail: [email protected] Prayer Coordinators Ethel DePooter (519-336-3169) and Ann Veenkamp (519-383-0887) Treasurer: Ray Kapteyn (519-332-0868) E-mail: [email protected] Custodians: Doris Calderon & Libardo Rubio (519-491-6609) [email protected] The Network: www.crcna.org/network Please have all bulletin announcements into the office by 4 p.m. Wednesday Website: www.sarniafirstcrc.com
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