Y|Üáà V{Ü|áà|tÇ exyÉÜÅxw V{âÜv{ Marc Hoogstad (youth pastor) 1105 Exmouth Street 519-336-8808 Matt and Danielle V have a new phone number. If you need to reach them, their new number is 226 - 776 - 3350 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. G ~page 3~ Are you able to help? Sandra V will be starting the cancer treatments in London on Tuesday, Feb. 10th. She will need these treatments every day for six weeks. Some assistance with transportation would help the family a whole lot. If you are in a position to help, please call the family and make the arrangements. We pray the treatments will be used to heal Sandra. CARE ~ MILESTONES: Happy birthday and God’s blessings ~ Feb 1 Jason P Feb 12 Alyssa B Gavin B Rick N Feb 2 Joey H Feb 13 Travis F Freda S Lex K Kurtis T Cheryl S Feb 3 Amanda B Mia V Feb 6 Karin S Corrie V Feb 7 Adrian S Feb 14 Ed D Feb 8 Kerry B Anthony S Feb 10 Brian R Tilly V Feb 11 Rachelle G Ann N Marinus T Sunday, February 1, 2015 reetings in the name of JESUS! Today we celebrate our 81st anniversary at First Church. With joy, we celebrate the faithfulness of God and the unfailing mercies of our Lord; who has called us, established us, and kept us as a congregation throughout these many years. It is indeed by His grace that we worship and work together as a family throughout the years. May we continue to be a people of Light, proclaiming the good news of salvation and the coming of His glorious Kingdom, of which we are His ambassadors. A special welcome to all our guests! We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us today, and hope that you are blessed in the worship time you spend with us. Please feel free to call upon the host couple, any of the elders, or the church office if we can be of any further assistance to you. Today we welcome Pastor Dirk Miedema as he leads us in both our morning and evening worship services. We pray that the Lord will bless and strengthen him, that each of us will be encouraged by the message he brings, and that we will apply the spoken Word in ways that the Lord makes clear to us. 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 has moved to Trillium Villa to receive convalescent care. She will be living there for 2 months, and visits would be greatly appreciated. Living Hope~ On January 22nd God called Emery B home to be with him. We extend our sympathies to Mandy and her family as they grieve his loss. Please continue to remember those members who cannot worship with us due to health concerns: Alice B, Corrie B, Gerry B, Annette B, Martha B, Ann B, Betty D, Janny D, Alyse D, John D, Coba F, Elizabeth K, Janny T, Wieb T, Mary V, Wilma V. OUR GIFTS WE BRING Today: Next Week: AM: 1. Ministry Shares 2. Bible League of Canada PM: Diaconate AM: 1. Ministry Shares 2. LDCSS ~page 4~ ~Deacon’s Corner~ Our second morning offering is for the Bible League of Canada (formerly World Home Bible League). Did you know that about half of the money used for this ministry comes from the Bible for Missions Thrift Stores across Canada? (7 million dollars) You can also support The Bible League by donating to, shopping at, or volunteering at your local Bible for Missions Thrift Store. Our evening offering is for the diaconate. Our deacons provide local financial support to families both within and outside of our fellowship. ~Our thanks today to~ Serving Elders/Deacons: A M: *Gerry V, Pete V, JT S, Jack T P M: *Bert H, Freda S, Harry V, Dianna B Clint and Leeanna H, Clarence and Alice V Greeters: Michael and Ethel D Ushers: Dora B, John R Sound Tech: Sean S Projection Tech: John P Sunday School: Alice V, Claire V, Stacey H, Lauren T Prayer Room: Pete and Linda W Library Attendants: Tracey Z, Margriet S, Betty B Nursery: Amanda Z, Kelly V, Stephen N, Ashley S 2 Coffee Servers: ~Scheduled for Next Sunday, February 8, 2015~ Serving Elders/Deacons: A M: *Ed D, Matt V, Brian H, MaryAnn D P M: *Pete V, John P, Pete V, MaryAnn D Coffee Servers: Pete and Linda Weening, Ed and Sonja DeVries 2 Rob and Henny D Ushers: Carol P, John B Sound Tech: Tom S Projection Tech: Ian S Sunday School: Tracey Z, Claire V, Patti K, Lauren T Prayer Room: Pete V and Alice R Library Attendants: Marg R, Alice V, Nina V Nursery: Margriet S, Sonja V, Michael D, Maddie K Greeters: ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS: Combined Executive meeting Tuesday February 10, 2015 at 7:00pm at Redeemer CRC Full Council meeting Tuesday February 17, 2015 at 7:30pm at First CRC Council RETREAT Saturday February 21, 2015, Nick’s Family Restaurant, 1716 London Line, at 8:00 a.m. (park in the back) ~page 5~ 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, and Diane P, 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 4 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. PMC will be meeting on Monday February 2nd 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Council wants the congregation to note that on Sunday morning, Feb. 15, Seminarian Marg R will be welcomed to our pulpit. Marg is licensed to preach through Calvin Theological Seminary. She has been attending Seminary for several years through the long distance learning program. We are very happy that Marg is able to share her special gifts with her own church family. God's blessing as you preach here, as well as in other churches in Classis Chatham, and as you continue your study. ANNIVERSARY - Our 81st church anniversary falls on Thursday, February 5th. To celebrate the blessing of another year, please join us in the fellowship hall for coffee and cake after todays morning service. Hartelijke gefeliciteerd met de verjaardag van je kerk! (Congratulations on the anniversary of your church!) 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 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. 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 ~page 6~ 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 7~ PASTOR MARC FAREWELL EVENING On Sunday, February 15, 2015 we are planning to say Farewell to Pastor Marc after serving is Sarnia for almost 11 years. We are all invited to a potluck supper and time to say goodbye and worship together to be held at Redeemer CRC. For the potluck please bring your favourite main dish, salad or dessert as well as your dishes and cutlery. Drinks will be provided. It's time for the SECRET SISTER reveal! Thanks to those who participated this past year. Please find a way to reveal yourself to your secret sister over the next few weeks. 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! 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! ~SARNIA CRC YOUTH~ FUSION: Tonight we will be joining in with Redeemer's prayer service and presentation. The service will begin at 6:30, but feel free to come in at the regular time. Hope to see you there! VIDEO AND BOARD GAMES NIGHT: Come on out this Friday night to Redeemer CRC for a night of video and board games! We're making it a full night - 7-11pm, and so we are requesting that people bring $5 to help cover the costs of delicious snack foods. Bring your favourite board games too! See you Friday! SERVE 2015: We have received confirmation that this summer's mission trip will be to Thunder Bay ON from July 11-18. If you want to attend, it's time to sign up now! Get your registration forms from Pastor Marc or from Lauren Vanderlaan today! 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] YARN CLUB: Knitting and crocheting blankets and sweaters for the babies of the Dominican Republic. We will meet on Wednesday February 4 at First CRC in the library from 1 – 3. Pastoral Care Team’s next Hymn Sing at Vision Nursing Home will be held on Thursday (February 5th) at 10 a.m., and we’d like to invite you to come and join us as we share this time with the residents. We’ll meet in the new chapel, which is on the ground floor, just inside the main entry door off of Brock Street. We hope to see (& hear :-) you there! If it appears that the weather might cause cancellation of the Hymn Sing, please call Henny D, Jennie K, Diane P, or Toni K to confirm this 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. Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille is a program to help couples heal and renew their marriages! Retrouvaille provides marriage help! The word Retrouvaille is a French word meaning rediscovery. The program offer tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. If your marriage suffers from disillusionment please contact Retrouvaille for confidential information about the program. To register for the March program beginning with a weekend on March 20th22nd in London, Ontario, please call 519-842-7370 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org. There are also brochures on the bulletin board or talk to Carolyn Nienhuis (519) 3830448 or email: [email protected] if you have any questions. Mark the Date! LDCSS invites you to enjoy ‘An evening in Paris’ at their Spring Fund Raising Banquet on Saturday, March 7th. For details visit www.ldcss.ca ~page 8~ Welcome Wednesdays comes to LDCSS! Grades 9-12 Admissions Open Houses. Dates: February 4, March 4, April 1, and May 6, 9:30-11:30 AM, 12:30-2:30 PM. Come experience LDCSS in action! RSVP: 519-455-4360 ext.231or [email protected] LDCSS school tours are also available by appointment. 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 CLASSIS CHATHAM HIGHLIGHTS: ~ Tammy H of Diaconal Ministries, Canada made a presentation on behalf of the Synodical Task Force to Study the Offices of Elder and Deacon. This report is scheduled to be discussed at this year’s Synod at Dordt College in Iowa. ~Classis approved an Overture from Talbot Street CRC, London,to amend the Supplement to Article 84 of the Church Order, which addresses regulations for reinstatement of office bearers guilty of sexual misconduct. This overture will be submitted to this year’s Synod. ~Classis approved the appointments of Harry V (First CRC, Sarnia) as Treasurer and Ron M (Grace CRC, Chatham) as Stated Clerk for Classis. Outgoing Treasurer Oscar D and Stated Clerk Barry W were thanked for their faithful years of service. ~Yvonne L was introduced as Classis Chatham new Safe Church Leader. Patricia V was thanked for her faithful service ~In Executive Session, in accordance with Church Order 17-a, and with the concurrence of the Synodical Deputies, Classis approved a Separation Agreement between Living Hope CRC, Sarnia and Rev. Richard V ~Classis was blessed with a variety of other speakers and reports. DENOMINATIONAL MINISTRIES KIDS CORNER - Liz and Lucille try to befriend the new kid at school, but he seems to prefer the iguanas. But when Gerald gets caught throwing eggs at Grandpa’s house, he is forced to rethink his choice of friends. 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. 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. ~page 9~ HOW TO READ THE BIBLE FOR ALL IT’S WORTH! Dr. Jeff Weima, Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary will be presenting a seminar at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 94 Elgin St. SOUTH, Cambridge, on Saturday, February 7, at 9 am, followed by lunch and a demonstration preaching from 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Registration is $20 before January 26 and at the door at 8:15 a.m. for $30; email [email protected] . Pastor Weima will be preaching on Sunday, February 8 at 10 am at River City Church, Galaxy Cinema, Cambridge Center Mall and at 4 pm at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church. The seminar and preaching is intended for lay persons, church leaders, pastors, students who have a desire to become more confident in their understanding and interpretation of the Bible. For more information, visit www.jeffweima.com 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. 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. Betty Boot (O) 519-336-8808 E-mail [email protected] Office Administrator: Church Office hours are Tue. & Wed. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & Thurs. 9 am. – 4 pm Chair of Council: Harry Verburg (519-331-8919) E-mail: [email protected] 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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