Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church February 15, 2015 CHILDREN’S CHURCH – will be starting a collection today after the children’s This morning we welcome Ron DeVries to Classical Appointment at Hope CRC in Stony our 3 part in: Laugh your way to a better 7:00pm, coffee to follow. We are glad you coffee and fellowship after the service! the pulpit as Pastor Peter is on a Plain. We invite you back tonight for marriage! The session will begin at are here and invite you to stay for message. They will be collecting for an organization through World Renew called “Free a Family.” Free a Family helps people overcome poverty through community programs in agriculture, health, nutrition, literacy, and more. The end result for all participants is nutritious food, clean water, improved health and increased income. This gives your child an opportunity to tithe and helps a family around the world who is less fortunate. FAMILY DAY TOBOGGANING PARTY - Gather up the family Welcome Song: Across the Lands God’s Greeting and We Greet Each Other Song: Hosanna, Praise is Rising Time of Confession and Assurance Song: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Children’s Message (Children ages 3 - Grade 6 leave for Children’s Church) Thank Offering: Ebenezer Ministries and plan to join us for our 3rd Annual Family Day Tobogganing Party tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. just 2 km west of the PetroCan station in Millet on Secondary Hwy. 616 (look for the balloons on the north side of 616). We’ll have a fire, hot chocolate (BYOMug) and a whole lot of fun for all ages! So grab your sleds, snowboards or x-country skies, lawn chairs, and a mug and come on out! If you're planning on coming out and your last name begins with the letters A-D, please bring a bag of marshmallows, G-K 1 doz. hotdogs, M-S hotdog buns, T-W A tin of hot chocolate mix (for water). LET’S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER - Engage in fun and fellowship around the table! Get to know your church family on a smaller scale by signing up for either Dinners For 6 or Supper Club! For more information or to sign up, see the brochures available in the foyer (a copy is also in your mailbox) or use the following link: http://goo.gl/Ww9kcQ If you want to get in on round 1, please sign up by Feb. 18! SENIORS - You are invited to the Deunk home for lunch and fellowship after Congregational Prayer church on March 1st. Regardless of age, you are welcome if you consider yourself a senior! We live just 10 minutes drive from the church. Directions: Go south on the church road, then west on Glen Park road, over hwy 2A and QE Hwy. Turn right (north) on Range Road 255. God 1 1/2 miles, we are on the right hand side (east side), a cedar log bungalow with green roof. Any questions call Joe 780-719-3001 or Grace 780-722-4826. Scripture: John 17 GOLF TOURNAMENT - Ebenezer Classic looking for committee members! Plans Canadian Foodgrains Bank Offertory Prayer Sermon: Prayer Song: Jesus, All for Jesus Parting Blessing Song: Shine On Us are underway for our 3rd Annual Ebenezer Classic Golf Tournament! This has been a great fundraiser for Ebenezer's debt repayment and a great community event, but it requires many hands to make it successful. Please give Josh Van de Kraats a shout if you're interested in joining the team! NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL POSITIONS - In March of 2015, 3 Council position will be in need of gifted people to service as Discipleship, Deacons and Pastoral Care. If you feel gifted in any of these ministry areas, or know of someone who might be a great fit, please pass your name or their name on to a Council member. HOPE MISSION - THE COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR This event is a fantastically fun, family-friendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in Edmonton. The WALK (2 or 5 or 10 km) is held on Saturday, Feb 21 and provides participants the opportunity to experience a hint of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness, while raising much needed revenue for Hope Mission. As individuals or by forming a church team or by signing on to an existing team, you are encouraged to join in the fun and benefit a great cause. If you can’t participate by walking, please consider sponsoring a church member who is walking. The website (full of further information) has links to enable you to sign up, create teams, or sponsor existing walkers. https://coldestnightoftheyear.org/ location/edmonton LENT DEVOTIONS - The ashen crosses on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday remind us of our mortality, our limitations. The ashes that float from forest fires and smokestacks speak of the limitations of this created world. But as we journey with the Anointed One toward the cross, we know that we journey toward a New Creation as well. This Lent, join the Office of Social Justice in pondering creation care with Lent devotions delivered to your inbox. Sign up at dojustice.crcna.org/signup for Ash and Oil: Remembering we are Dust, Leaning toward a New Creation. FREE WEBINAR - Join us February 18 when Duane Kelderman presents "Five Factors of Significant Change". This webinar explores five factors that are present in virtually every instance of deep change. Understanding them can help leaders to see whether they are leading in ways that can maximize chances for significant change. For details and registration for this free, one-hour event visit crcna.org/ webinars Thank You to Our Volunteers Ushers: Dennis VanBeek, Andrew Visser, John Taekema Next Week: Dennis Prins, Ruby Prins, Andy Lukas Greeters: Jason & Yoka Tolsma Next Week: Cadets Coffee Duties: Henk & Mennie Siderius, Michelle Opdendries, Howard& Freda Oudman Next Week: Christina Prins, Evan & Susan Schuurman, Jon & Janna Prins Worship Team: Joanne & Susan Next Week: Grace & Team Projection & Audio: Ted & Josh Next Week: Jamie & Matt Serving Elder: Josh Van de Kraats Next Week: Pete Vlieg Nursery: Supervisor– Glen Hostra Infants: Glen Hofstra, Carolyn DeKlerk, Brianna Tolsma Toddlers: Bent Kugyelka, Dick DeKlerk, Jason TerDenge Next Week: Supervisor– Glen Hofstra Infants: Christine Hofstra, Carol Wassink, Maggie Van’t Hoff Toddlers: Dale Hofstra, Gea TerDenge, Jolene Vlieg ADULT FMILY FRIENDLY SOCCER– Spring is (hopefully) fast approaching and this means another great season of soccer! The adult league is for male andfemales from Grade 12 and up! Registration will be on March 2, 2015 from 7:00pm9:00pm, and March 3, 2015 from 7:00pm-8:00pm at Trinity CRC, 13427-57 St NW. The league runs from the beginning of May until the end of June, every Tuesday evening, and possibly some Thursday evenings. Cost is $25, which gets you a t-shirt and a year-end wrap up party. The field is located at the Northeast Edmonton Christian School, 5940-159 Ave NW. ALL skill levels welcome! Any questions, please contact either Amy Hale at 780-994- 8823/ [email protected], or Mike Oostenbrink at 7 8 0 - 3 1 8 - 0 4 9 9 / [email protected]. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR When Jesus said the greatest command was to love God, he made it clear it’s also important to love our neighbour. Together, let’s study Luke 10:25-37 and discuss what that really means. Join the conversation each week: subscribe for free weekly email notifications at ListenToGroundwork.com or visit GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen now. Ministry Contacts Church Office: Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Phone: 780-986-4119 Bulletin Deadline: Thurs 12pm Email: [email protected] Website: www.ebenezercrc.com FORGIVENESS WORKSHOP - What is forgiveness? What is it not? How do we forgive oth er s ? Ou r sel v es ? What about forgiving God? Join Rita Martino, counsellor at Cornerstone Christian Counselling in Edmonton as we explore these topics on Thursday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 24, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. here at Ebenezer. Rita enjoys an interactive style while presenting her topics so there will be lots of room for questions and discussion. Questions? Contact Evan Schuurman, Pastoral Care Elder at 780-720-3539 (cell) or 780-986-5608 (home). A CHURCH ON OUR KNEES - Classis Prayer Summit, March 15/15. The churches of Classis Alberta North are invited to gather in unity for a day of worship, prayer and praise. The CAN Prayer Summit will be held at Trinity Christian Reformed Church. Please visit the Prayer Summit website: http:// www.discovertrinity.net/CANPrayerSummit. Or visit us on facebook (The Better Thing: CANPrayerSummit 2015), for more information on this special and important event. Registration is now open on the website or call Trinity CRC at (780) 475 2662. Register early and register many! Hope to see you all there! SPECIAL LENT SERIES - "So, what are you giving up for Lent?" Has anybody ever asked you that question? Lent does involve self-denial, denial, but it’s much more. It’s a season to focus on the hope of Jesus Christ. The Today Devotional is offering a special devotion series to help you refresh, refocus, and renew your faith during the season of Lent. Visit LentDevotionals.com. Tonight 7:00 pm Monday 1:00 pm Tuesday 10 am-12 pm 7:00 pm Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Video Series Part 3 Family Day Tobogganing Party (see announcement) Drop-In @ Pastor’s Office Youth Wednesday 9:30 am 7:00 pm 7:30 pm CoffeeBreak GEMS Quest for Faith Thursday 7:00 pm Forgiveness Workshop (see announcement) Sunday (Feb 22) 10:00 am Cadet Sunday –Psalm 5:3 DEACON’S CORNER 1st Offering - EBENEZER MINISTRIES - This offering is used to cover the day-today expenses of the church, fund the various ministries at Ebenezer, cover the salaries of staff, and contributes to the ministry shares that we are committed to as members of Classis Alberta North and the CRC Denomination. nd 2 Offering - CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK - CFGB is a crucial partner in World Renew’s ministry. Through its CFGB account and partnerships, World Renew is able to access funding as soon as disasters strike, without first having to solicit funds. Because of a generous annual contribution from the Canadian government, this CFGB funding is often matched 4:1, enabling World Renew to do even more ministry. Today, please give generously so that World Renew can replenish its CFGB account and sow even more seeds of hope wherever there is need. For more information and to donate, visit www.worldrenew.net/cfgb or call 1-800-730-3490. Next Week - CALVINIST CADET CORPS - an independent (non-denominational) youth ministry organization whose purpose is to provide the local church with a ministry program that will enable them to effectively share Christ's love with boys from their church and community. Founded in 1952, the Corps has more than 600 clubs throughout North America. We encourage any evangelical Bible believing church to consider using our ministry programs. The organization uses the title "Calvinist" to honour the Protestant reformer, John Calvin, who devoted his life to the religious education of God's children. For more info see calvinistcadets.org NEIGHBOURHOOD ENGAGEMENT WEEKEND – March 6TH- 8TH at MARRIAGE VIDEO SEMINARS - Keep these dates Camp Nakamun! We invite you to consider the art of neighbouring for the sake of God’s mission: What does it mean to be present in our neighbourhoods? How do we love our neighbours in real and concrete ways? What practices can we begin so that we can better engage and serve our neighbours in faith and hope? Join us for learning, fun, fellowship, food and family time... This is a great event for us to be better equipped and empowered as God’s people right in the midst of where God has placed us. $125/Adult - $58/Teen under 18 $29/Child Includes Accommodations, meals and all activities. To register, contact Karen Wilk [email protected] or in Central Alberta, Rick [email protected] or 403-505403 9897. open and join our Marriage video series “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” Sunday evenings: Feb 15, March 1, @ 7:00pm. The titles of the two upcoming sessions: “Why Does He/She Do That!?” - Mark Shows how to discover the true reason why their spouse does what he or she does. A great “stress reducer.” “How to Stay Married and NOT Kill Anybody” - In this final session, Mark shows how to avoid building resentment in your marriage and the key to staying married for a life time. Is the program appropriate for my teen/college age child? Mark believes every teen, college and single adult, should experience the Laugh Your Way seminar “People always tell me ‘I wish I would have learned this stuff BEFORE I got married.’ It is time we start preventing relationship problems – not just fixing them.” Many parents have expressed a desire for their young adults to hear the information that Mark teaches about relationships and sex, and Laugh Your Way is happy to welcome them. For more information contact Pastor Peter.
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