Bethel CRC, Saskatoon

July 27, 2008 - Bulletin

bethelcrc — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:50:16 +0000

July 27^th, 2008

Welcome to Bethel CRC. We are glad that you’re here to worship with us today, especially if you are a guest. It’s our prayer that together we will experience fellowship with God and each other.

This morning we celebrate Lord’s Supper. All who acknowledge their sinfulness, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sin, and are confessing members in a Christian Church are welcome to partake of the Holy Supper.

Child care is provided downstairs for children under 3 years old.

Coffee and juice will be served downstairs after the morning service.

10 A.M. WORSHIP CELEBRATION

(note: the * means stand if you are able)

Call To Worship

*Opening Song SNC14: God, You Call Us To This Place CCL#198856

(Text by Delores Dufner, Tune by Jakob Hintze; OCP Publications, 1993)

God, you call us to this place, where we know your love and grace.

Here your hospitality makes of us one family,

makes our rich diversity richer still in unity,

makes our many voices one, joined in praise with Christ your Son.

Now assembled in Christ’s name, all your mercies to proclaim –

in the hearing of your word, in our prayer through Christ the Lord,

in the ministries we share, learning how to serve with care –

in the Spirit let us be one in faith and unity.

In the water we were born of the Spirit in the Son.

Now a priestly, royal race rich in every gift of grace –

called, forgiven, loved, and freed, for the world we intercede:
gather into the unity all the human family.

*God’s Greeting *We Greet One Another

*Hymn #62: My Soul Finds Rest In God Alone (tune PsH #497)

Call To Confession Prayer

Hymn #94 (vs 1-4, 8, 9): Almighty Lord God, Who Judges The Earth

Sermon: LOVING OUR NEIGHBOURS WITH MOUTH, EYES & HANDS

LORD’s Day 40: PsH page 911 Matthew 5:21-26

LORD’s Day 41: PsH page 912 Matthew 5: 27-30

LORD’s Day 42: PsH page 913 Ephesians 4: 17-24: (page 1821)

*Hymn #545: Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace

LORD’s Supper: PsH page 973

Hymn #547: Fill Thou My Life, O Lord, My God Prayer

Offering: Budget World Bible League

*Benediction *Hymn #291: May the Mind of Christ, My Saviour

4:30 PM WORSHIP CELEBRATION

*Hymn #461: Beautiful Saviour

*Silent Prayer Followed By Hymn #624: Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

*God’s Greeting

*Hymn #135 (vs 1, 2, 4, 7, Sing Praise To The Lord God Almighty

Prayer Scripture: Romans 8: 26-39; Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52

Sermon: VITAL TREASURE! *Hymn #572: Jesus, Priceless Treasure

Congregational Prayer Offering: World Bible League

*Hymn #285: O Jesus, I Have Promised *Benediction

*Hymn #441: All Praise To You, My God, This Night

Remember the workers at the new church building in their work. We give thanks for those who are able to help in so many different ways.

Remember those who are struggling with health, spiritual, and emotional difficulties.

We give thanks for those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays.

July 27^th: Budget World Bible League

Aug. 3^rd: Budget Gerald & Jackie Hogeterp

July 27^th Infants: K. Jacobi M. deRuiter

R. Huizenga

Toddlers: D. Vander Kooi L. Dykstra

PM: C. Bodini B. Pruim

Aug. 3^rd Infants: I. deRuiter B. Pastoor A. Veld

Toddlers: M. Vander Kooi N. Vreeken

PM: M. Petter P. Bodini

July27^th: Cliff and Karen Jacobi

Aug. 3^rd: Anthony Nienhuis and John Veltkamp

July27^th: Mike and Elly Lukkien

Aug. 3^rd: Wridzer Feitsma and Liz Jacob i

July 27^th: Lorraine Denie Mary Dykstra

Sharon Rensma Alice Sirois

Aug. 3^rd: Karen and Cliff Jacobi

Stephanie and Carl Rhebergen

Building Committee meets Tuesday at 7:30 at the new site

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROCERY STORE CARDS: The cards are in and should be in your mailboxes if you have ordered this month. If you were gone or forgot to order, there are some extras available for immediate sale. Please see Elaine Pruim for availability. Thanks for your support.

The social committee, Diane Pastoor, Marjan Petter, and Elaine Pruim

HELP NEEDED! To ensure that we are completely moved out of our current building by the end of August, we are having a moving out morning on Saturday, August 16^th from 9:00 – noon. If you can assist, you are requested to place your name on the volunteer list in the lower lobby. Please contact Bernie Veltkamp or Andy deBeer if you have any questions.

Saskatoon Christian School Board has approved our request to use the school premises for our worship services after we have moved out of the current church building. In order to have this building vacant by September 1^st, our last service here will be on August 24^th.

PEWS FOR SALE: The congregation that has purchased this church building is not interested in keeping the pews. The Building Committee is attempting to sell the pews as a whole unit. However, if this is not successful, the pews will be sold on an individual basis. If you are interested in purchasing a pew, the 8 foot pews will sell for $75 each, and the 14 foot pews will sell for $100 each. Please let Bernie Veltkamp know if you are interested and your name will be placed on a list – first come first served.

PASTOR’S NOTE: As you are aware August 24 will be our last day of services in this building. The morning service will be a “special” service filled with joy, celebration, tears, and pain. I am planning on finishing the Catechism that morning with the last couple of LORD’s Day and focusing on the conclusion of the LORD’s Prayer. The afternoon service is going to be a hymn sing. If you have a favourite hymn or song, please let me know.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Covenant
CRC in Edmonton is looking for a full-time Director of Youth and Education. If you are still reading this you will want to know that to fill this position you will be able to relate to young people (as well as adults) and understand the pulse of youth culture. You will have a heart to disciple, mentor, and develop leaders as well as volunteers within the church to assist with youth ministry and education for all ages. You will assist the congregation in its vision and mission as you equip, support and expand our congregation’s education program. You will develop and direct the implementation of programs to reach out and create relationships with the youth with the goal
of enfolding them in the church. Seminary training or equivalent is considered an asset. Should you have questions about Covenant and the position you can contact John Leder, Chair of Council, at the email address below. If you are interested in being part of our ministry team, enjoy equipping others for effective ministry, and desire to see young people grow in Christ-likeness, please apply with resume to John Leder, Chair of Council, john.leder@supremesteel.com.

CRWM INTERNATIONAL PRAYER CONCERNS: Seven people were arrested last month in Yemen for promoting Christianity. Yemeni security forces arrested seven Christians, reportedly including some American citizens. The group was arrested for promoting Christianity and distributing Bibles. One of those arrested included Hadni Dohni, also accused of converting to Christianity, which is a capital offence under Islamic law. More recent reports indicate that the group continues to be held. Pray that Yemeni authorities will neither mistreat nor torture the Christians and that they will be

released soon; pray that the Spirit will comfort and encourage the group; pray that the voices of moderation will win out over more radical voices to stem religious persecution throughout the country.

WORLD MISSIONS - Finding Peace: In a recent visit to her husband’s Nigerian Muslim village, a shy and quiet Christian woman took a step of courage in sharing how a household can receive peace. The first step? – burning all of the amulets and charms. The second step is asking for forgiveness from Isa Almasihu – Jesus Christ. Please pray for this believer, and that the message she shares will find open hearts.

ORDER OF CANADA: Much concern has been expressed with Dr. Morgentaler’s appointment to this high honour. The Canadian Ministries Office of the CRC commends the resources of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada on this issue. We encourage concerned CRC members to learn and act by visiting: www.evangelicalfellowship.ca or call 613-233-9868. There is a communication letter from Rev. Bruce Adema on the bulletin board by the door.

Bulletin info to betty.veltkampATsasktel.net
before 5 pm Thursday

Clerk: Anthony Nienhuis Phone: 242-5226

July 13, 2008 - Bulletin

bethelcrc — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:41:07 +0000

July 13^th, 2008

Welcome to Bethel CRC. We are glad that you’re here to worship with us today, especially if you are a guest. It’s our prayer that together we will experience fellowship with God and each other.

Child care is provided downstairs for children under 3 years old. Sunday School is provided for children 3 & 4 year olds during the morning service.

Refreshments are provided after this morning’s service by the Lukkien family in honor of Elly’s 75^th birthday. All are welcome downstairs to celebrate with them.

10 A.M. WORSHIP CELEBRATION

(note: the * means stand if you are able)

OPENING OF THE SERVICE

Welcome And Announcements *Call To Worship: Psalm 100

*Opening Hymn #569: Praise The Lord With The Sound Of Trumpets

*Silent Prayer Followed By Hymn #624: Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

*God’s Greeting: “May the grace and peace of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ be upon us.”

God’s People Respond: Amen *Hymn #241: This Is The Day

SERVICE OF RECONCILIATION

Prayer Of Confession Hymn #383: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Assurance Of Pardon: Colossians 1: 13-14

Hymn #485: O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire

God’s Will For Our Lives: Exodus 20: 1-17

SERVICE OF THE WORD

Prayer For God’s Leading Scripture Reading: Exodus 3

Sermon: WHO IS GOD? (Rev. Michael Bootsma, Frankford, Ontario)

*Hymn Of Response #425: Creator, Spirit, By Whose Aid

SERVICE OF PRAYER AND OFFERING

Congregational Prayer Offering: Budget Canadian Blind Ministry

Offertory Prayer Hymn #517: There’s No God As Great As You

CLOSING OF THE SERVICE

*God’s Blessing: The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be on us all.

God’s People say: Amen

Doxology: Our God Reigns

How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him

Who brings good news, good news.

Announcing peace, proclaiming news of happiness,

Our God reigns, our God reigns.

Our God reigns! Our God reigns! Our God reigns! Our God reigns!

He had no stately form, He had no majesty, that we should be drawn

to Him.

He was despised, and we took no account of Him;

yet now He reigns with the Most High.

Now He reigns, now He reigns, now He reigns with the Most High.

It was our sin and guilt that bruised and wounded Him. It was our sin

that brought Him down.

When we like sheep had gone astray, our Shepherd came and on His

shoulders bore our shame.

On His shoulders, on His shoulders, on His shoulders He bore our

shame.

Meek as a lamb that’s led out to the slaughterhouse

Just as a sheep before its shearer, His life ran down upon the ground

like pouring rain that we might be born again.

That we might be, that we might be, that we might be born again.

Out from the tomb He came with grace and majesty –

He’s alive! He’ s alive!

God loves us so, see here His hands, His feet, His side.

Yes, we know He’s alive.

He’s alive, He’s alive, He’s alive. He is alive.

(repeat 1^st verse again)

4:30 PM WORSHIP CELEBRATION

LEARNING TO HEAR GOD

Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19: 1-18

Prepared by Rev. Rudy Ouwehand, Agassiz, B.C.

*Call To Worship

*Silent Prayer Followed By Hymn #624: Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

*The Lord’s Greeting: Psalm 134

*Opening Hymn #588: Tell Your Children *Opening Prayer

God’s Law As A Teacher Of Sin: PsH page 1016

Hymn Of Praise #242: Come, All You People, Praise Our God

Congregational Prayer Offering: Canadian Blind Ministry

Hymn # 188: Praise The LORD, Sing Hallelujah

Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19: 1-18

Sermon: LEARNING TO HEAR GOD

*Hymn Of Response #436: This Is My Father’s World

*Benediction: Numbers 6: 24-26

*Doxology Hymn #517: There’s No God As Great

Congratulations to Corrie Veltkamp who celebrates a birthday this coming Friday. May God continue to bless her days.

Pray for our pastor and his family as they are on vacation – for a good time of relaxation and for safety as they travel

July 20^th: Budget Canadian Blind Ministry

July 27^th: Budget World Bible League

July 20^th Infants: C. Nienhuis A. de Ruiter

B. Eberle

Toddlers: A. Vander Kooi C. Hofstra

PM: G. VanOlst J. Pruim

July 27^th Infants: K. Jacobi M. deRuiter

R. Huizenga

Toddlers: D. Vander Kooi L. Dykstra

PM: C. Bodini B. Pruim

July 20^th: Pauline Denie and Art Rekman

July 27^th: Cliff and Karen Jacobi

July20^th: Cal and Diane Vandraager

July 27^th: Mike and Elly Lukkien

July 20^th: Barb and Randy Stoker

Denise and Dave Broersma

July 27^th: Lorraine Denie Mary Dykstra

Sharon Rensma Alice Sirois

The Saskatoon Christian School Board has approved our request to use the school premises for our worship services after we have moved out of the current church building. In order to have this building vacant by September 1^st, our last service here will be on August 24^th.

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

PEWS FOR SALE – the congregation that has purchased this church building is not interested in keeping the pews. The Building Committee is attempting to sell the pews as a whole unit. However, if this is not successful, the pews will be sold on an individual basis. If you are interested in purchasing a pew, the 8 foot pews will sell for $75 each, and the 14 foot pews will sell for $100 each. Please let Bernie Veltkamp know if you are interested and your name will be placed on a list – first come first served.

BRIDAL SHOWER: There will be a “triple shower” on July 30^th at 7 p.m. for Sheena (Gerard Dykstra’s fiancé, son of John Dykstra and Mary Dykstra), Candice
(Fiancé of Jarret Mosterd, son of Doreen and Peter Mosterd), and Briana Friesen (daughter of Fred and Anita Friesen). Jarret, Gerard and Briana are baptized members of our congregation, and therefore we would like to extend a Christian hand and throw them a shower. This will be an anything goes shower (no theme). Pauline Denie and Ineke Rekman will host this shower. Questions, please contact Pauline Denie at 343-8995 or Ineke Rekman at 384-5198.

ATTENTION ALL YOUTH: Everyone who is going into Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 is asked to keep the weekend of September 5-7 free! We have Redberry Camp booked to kickoff the 2008/09 youth group year. More information to come!

GROCERY STORE CARDS: Orders for July will be placed tomorrow, so if you have not yet ordered your cards for the month, please do so Today! Cheques can be made out to Bethel CRC Social Committee and can be given to Elaine Pruim. If you are having problems remembering to order, you may preorder for each month and write out post dated cheques. Thanks to all who are supporting this fundraiser!

The social committee, Marjan Petter, Diane Pastoor, and Elaine Pruim

MOVING PREPARATIONS: Our time in this building is coming to a close very soon. In preparation for our August 31 departure, many things have to be done. Various committees and groups have been notified to begin the process of packing up their supplies. This will begin shortly. Upstairs there is a table of books, mostly Dutch. If you have any interest in taking them, please do so. If not, they will be recycled.

COUNCIL TRAINING: On November 21 and 22 we will be having a council training seminar at the church. Professor Darwin Glassford from Calvin Theological Seminary will be attending to lead the training session. The plan is for Professor Glassford to train youth leaders on Friday night (he is a youth ministry professor) and the elders on Saturday morning. There will also be representatives from Diaconal Ministries Canada who will train deacons on Saturday morning. On Sunday, Professor Glassford will preach. What we need are some people to help in the organization for this weekend: for meals, coffee break, billets, and welcoming. We will be sending invitations to the churches of Classis Alberta North and Alberta South/Saskatchewan and probably to the churches in Winnipeg. This could make for a lot of people who will need places to stay on Friday night. If you are interested in helping to organize this event, please leave a note in Pastor Richard’s box.

PASTOR’S NOTE: The Bodini family is on vacation until July 22. If you require pastoral assistance, please contact one of the elders. See you in a few weeks.

SEA TO SEA WEEK 4: Track the tour live through the Rocky Mountains this week. Every day, a cyclist will carry a GPS tracking unit, leaving a virtual breadcrumb of her or his travels that day. You can even check average and maximum speed and other stats. Click on “live tracking” at www.SeatoSea.org.

NEW BIBLE STUDIES FROM FAITH ALIVE CHRISTIAN RESOURCES: Disciples Year 2
is an intermediate-level study series that explores the spiritual practices of what it means to be follower of Jesus. Visit www.growdisciples.org to learn more. Discover the Parables of Jesus is a new “Discover Your Bible” series study that aims to help anyone who has questions about what Jesus’ parables say to us today. Visit www.FaithAliveResources.org to read a sample chapter.

I AM

I was regretting the past
And fearing the future…
Suddenly my Lord was speaking:
“MY NAME IS I AM.”

He paused.
I waited.

He continued,
“When you live in the past,
with its mistakes and regrets,
it is hard. I am not there.
My name is not I was.
When you live in the future,
with its problems and fears,
it is hard. I am not there.
My name is not I will be.
When you live in this moment,
it is not hard.
I am here.
My name is I AM.”

Bulletin info to betty.veltkamp(AT)sasktel.net
before 5 pm Thursday

Clerk: Anthony Nienhuis Phone: 242-5226

July 13, 2008 - Bulletin

bethelcrc — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:09:10 +0000

July 13^th, 2008

Welcome to Bethel CRC. We are glad that you’re here to worship with us today, especially if you are a guest. It’s our prayer that together we will experience fellowship with God and each other.

Child care is provided downstairs for children under 3 years old. Sunday School is provided for children 3 & 4 year olds during the morning service.

Coffee and juice will be served downstairs after the morning service.

10 A.M. WORSHIP CELEBRATION

(note: the * means stand if you are able)

WHEN ALL IS WELL, BEWARE!

Sermon Prepared By Rev. Richard deLange, Aylmer, Ontario

Prelude Welcome Silent Prayer

Call To Worship God’s Greeting

Gathering Hymns #249: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty

#66: Come, Everyone And Join With Us (alt tune #547)

Prayer Of Confession Assurance Of Pardon

God’s Will For Our Lives

Hymn #479: I Will Sing Of My Redeemer

Prayer For The Word Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 11

Sermon: WHEN EVERYTHING IS WELL, BEWARE

Hymn #469: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Congregational Prayer

Offerings: Budget Hymn #287: Have Thine Own Way, Lord

Benediction Doxology Hymn #375: All Glory, Laud And Honor

Pray for our pastor and his family as they are on vacation – for a good time of relaxation and for safety as they travel

Pray for our elderly; those with physical and mental afflictions – pray that God would lift their burdens

Pray for everyone involved with the construction of the new church building

July 13^th: Budget

July 20^th: Budget Canadian Blind Ministry

July 27^th: Budget World Bible League

July 13^th Infants: P. Denie B. Pastoor K. Guliker

Toddlers: D. Broersma S. Pastoor

PM: E. Pruim W. van den Brink

July 20^th Infants: C. Nienhuis A. de Ruiter B. Eberle

Toddlers: A. Vander Kooi C. Hofstra

PM: G. VanOlst J. Pruim

July 13^th: Adrian and Teresa Huizenga

July 20^th: Pauline Denie and Art Rekman

July 27^th: Cliff and Karen Jacobi

July 13^th: Evelien and Henk van den Brink

July 20^th: Cal and Diane Vandraager

July 27^th: Mike and Elly Lukkien

July 13^th: Diane and Cal Vandraager

Herb and Ida deRuiter

July 20^th: Barb and Randy Stoker

Denise and Dave Broersma

July 27^th: Lorraine Denie Mary Dykstra

Sharon Rensma Alice Sirois

TUESDAY:
New Building Committee meets at 7:30 at the new church.

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

FROM THE CARETAKER: Please check the lost and found box TODAY for anything that might belong to you. Whatever is left will be disposed of this evening.

PASTOR’S NOTE: The Bodini family is on vacation until July 22. If you require pastoral assistance, please contact one of the elders. See you in a few weeks.

CRWM INTERNATIONAL PRAYER CONCERNS: G8 Summit Affirms Commitment to Reduce Poverty in Africa – Meeting this week in Japan, the Group of Eight rich nations reaffirmed its commitment to double aid to Africa to $25 billion a year by 2010. G8 countries include Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, the U.S., Canada, and Russia. Rising food and fuel costs around the globe could lead to an additional 105 million people, including 30 million in Africa, falling below the poverty line. Pray that richer nations will be faithful to their commitments to giving aid to the poor; pray for more just trade practices and a commitment to developing sustainable support systems.

CRWRC provided emergency food aid to 1,000 families after Typhoon Frank destroyed crops, homes and businesses across the Philippines on June 23. CRWRC plans to help families rebuild their lives for the long term by distributing seeds and seedlings, and helping reconstruct homes. To make a donation mark your cheques “Philippines Typhoon Frank 2008″ and mail to CRWRC, P.O. Box 5070, STN LCD 1, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Y8. Or phone 1-800-730-3490 or donate online at www.crwrc.org

WORLD MISSIONS - Vacation … NOT! While many people enjoy a time of rest and relaxation this summer, a crew of new missionaries, volunteers and interns are hard at work preparing for challenging overseas assignments. This week they will undergo intensive orientation. Add a piece of armour to their gear by remembering them in prayer.

SEA TO SEA WEEK 3: Give thanks to God that His call to care for the weak and powerless is being extended in the public arena through the media and through personal conversations on the Sea to Sea tour. Pray that all who hear may respond in meaningful ways to lift up the needy and stand up for their rights. www.SeatoSea.org

DISABILITY CONCERNS: Free Braille editions of the Heidelberg Catechism Compendium by Y.P. De Jong and of the Blue (1957) Psalter Hymnal available. Supplies limited. Call 1-888-463-0272 to request.

FAITH ALIVE RESOURCES: The booklet “Sesquicentennial Conference Plenary Speeches” containing the 150th Anniversary Conference plenary presentations is now available for $4 per copy ($3 per copy for orders of 10 copies or more) inclusive of shipping and handling. Orders may be placed through Faith Alive at www.faithaliveresources.org or by calling 1-800-333-8300. You will be challenged to reflect and give thanks to God by these thoughtful and interesting presentations!

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Christian Reformed Churches of Winnipeg will celebrate their 100th anniversary on Nov. 7-9. We praise God for His faithfulness and invite past and present members for a celebration that will include a Friday evening informal gathering, a Saturday “instuif” (games and activities) and a Saturday evening banquet with keynote speaker, Dr. James Schaap. The weekend will culminate with a combined worship service on Sunday. For more information go to http://www.covenantcrc.ca/100thanniversary.htm or contact Ann Halbesma at 204-222-2554.

COUNCIL MINUTES FROM MEETING JUNE 19^TH:

New members signed the form of subscription
Art Pruim and Phil Dykstra were elected chair and vice-chair respectively.
Alice Sirois tendered her resignation as caretaker effective upon leaving this church building
Council granted Pastor Richard’s requests for vacation time and educational leave.

NEW BUILDING UPDATE

It has now been confirmed that Courts of Praise Four Square Gospel Church has purchased the building. Based on recent discussions with them, they would like to take possession at the end of our lease period which is August 31^st. Those of you who have been to the site of our new church building are aware that there have been construction delays. The most current obstacle is the completion of the in-floor heating. Until that is completed, the concrete floor cannot be poured and, therefore, no interior work can start. While part of the delay is due to the inaccessibility of the site because of the heavy rain, we are also at the mercy of the company installing the system, competing for a scarce labor pool.

Your committee believes that it must plan for an interim location to hold our church services until such time that the new building is complete – it is obvious to the committee that August 31^st is not realistic. Regardless of the alternative that is ultimately chosen, there will be an impact on our church programs, especially those outside of our Sunday services. Your patience during this time of uncertainty will be appreciated, especially to those who so willing serve as leaders, teachers and helpers in the delivery of our church programs.

As we prepare to vacate our existing building, arrangements need to be made to store materials and equipment until we are ready to move into the new building. Program leaders have already been asked to go through their material and throw out anything that is dated and/or unusable.

Your committee has begun holding its meetings at the new church (in the garage!) and the excitement, as we examine the progress and envision what is yet to come, is contagious. At the last meeting, we received an offer of a donation of a very large quantity of paving stones. It didn’t take long to envision a large patio outside the Fellowship Hall to enjoy a beautiful country day! If you haven’t already visited the site, we encourage you to do so (but wait until we’ve had several days of sunshine).

Bulletin info to betty.veltkamp@sasktel.net
before 5 pm Thursday

July 6, 2008 - Bulletin

bethelcrc — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:43:31 +0000

Bethel Christian Reformed Church

July 6th, 2008

Welcome to Bethel CRC. We are glad that you’re here to worship with us today, especially if you are a guest. It’s our prayer that together we will experience fellowship with God and each other.

Child care is provided downstairs for children under 3 years old.

Coffee and juice will be served downstairs after the morning service.

Sunnyside Nursing Home Service at 3:30 pm today.

10 A.M. WORSHIP CELEBRATION

(note: the * means stand if you are able)

Call to worship: Ps. 98: 4-6

Opening Songs: Sacrifice of Praise

I will Enter His Gates

Greeting

Song: Love Jive (Love the Lord your God)

Confession

Prayer of Confession

Song of Response: Fill My Cup Lord

Assurance: Ps. 42: 1-5

Song of Assurance: As the Deer

Children’s Song: Jesus loves the little children

Prayer of illumination

Scripture: Romans 13: 1-7

Lord’s Day 39

Message: Honouring Authorities

Song of Response: The Gift of Love

Congregational Prayer

Offering: Budget Hogeterp-Persenaire Missions

Song of praise: Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

Blessing

Closing Song: Forever

4:30 PM WORSHIP CELEBRATION

(note: the * means stand if you are able)

*PH45:1,4,5 I Praise the King with All My Verses

*Silent Prayer followed by PH624 Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

*God’s Greeting

*PH579 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Sermon: Finding Divine Rest

PH578 Jesus, Lover of My Soul (tune from Blue PH425)

Congregational Prayer

Offering: Budget Hogeterp-Persenaire Missions

*PH434 God Moves in a Mysterious Way

*Benediction

*PH483 How Great Thou Art

Remember Ali Denie. She continues to experience a lot of pain in her shoulder… which is frustrating. Her pneumonia is pretty much gone now, for which we give thanks.

Jo Trew has moved back to Luther Riverside Terrace (her old building on Sask Cres). She is on the special care floor.

Remember those who are struggling with emotional, physical, or spiritual concerns. Those who wrestle with doubt and depression.

For safety and strength for the workers at the new church building and for farmers who have and will continue their big push to working in the fields.

We pray for safety for those traveling on vacation during this summer season.

Remember the Sea-to-Sea bike tour which continues to roll along.

July 6^th: Hogeterp-Persenaire Missions

July 13^th: Local Diaconate Fund

July 20^th: Canadian Blind Ministry

July 27^th: World Bible League

July 6th Infants: S. Vander Kooi N. deRuiter K. Vandraager

Toddlers: B. Vander Kooi B. Pastoor

PM: Y. Feitsma J. Petter

July 13^th Infants: P. Denie Brandee Pastoor Kristina Guliker

Toddlers: D. Broersma S. Pastoor

PM: E. Pruim W. Van den Brink

July 6^th: Gerry VanOlst and Marjan Petter

July 13^th: Adrian and Teresa Huizenga

July 20^th: Pauline Denie and Art Rekman

July 27^th: Cliff and Karen Jacobi

July 6^th: Bev and Doug Eberle

July 13^th: Evelien and Henk van den Brink

July 20^th: Cal and Diane Vandraager

July 27^th: Mike and Elly Lukkien

July 6^th: Tanya & Jason Wildeboer Stephanie & Dave Vander Kooi

July 13^th: Diane & Cal Vandraager Herb & Ida deRuiter

July 20^th: Randy & Barb Stoker Dave & Denise Broersma

July 27^th: Lorraine Denie, Mary Dykstra, Sharon Heimstra & Alice Sirois

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a joint shower (Ebenezer Church and Bethel CRC) for Stephanie Denie (daughter of Lorraine Denie) at our church on July 16, 2008. Hosting this shower will be Pauline Denie and Chrystal Wilkinson (VanEe).
The shower will have a Theme. The theme will be entertainment. This means that if you are bringing a gift for Stephanie, it would be appreciated if it can be something that will be useful when entertaining guests. Examples: Platters, chip bowls, coffee mugs, etc. Use your imagination. Please bring a toonie to cover the cost of the refreshments and food. The start time will be 7 p.m. Questions, please call Pauline Denie at 343-8995.

There will be a triple shower on July 30^th at 7 p.m. for Sheena (Gerard Dykstra’s fiancé, son of John Dykstra and Mary Dykstra), Candice (Fiancé of Jarret Mosterd, son of Doreen and Peter Mosterd), and Briana Friesen (daughter of Fred and Anita Friesen). Jarret, Gerard and Briana are baptized members of our congregation, and therefore we would like to extend a Christian hand and throw them a shower. This will be an anything goes shower (no theme). Please bring $3.00 to cover the cost of the food and refreshments. Pauline Denie and Ineke Rekman will host this shower. Questions, please contact Pauline Denie at 343-8995 or Ineke Rekman at 384-5198.

PASTOR’S NOTE: The pastor and his family will be on vacation from July 12 to July 22. If you require pastoral care please contact one of the elders.

FROM YVONNE FEITSMA: “I am trying to raise money to go to the GEMS Counselor Conference in North Carolina this month by collecting pop bottles and cans. If you would care to donate, please call me and make arrangements to have them picked up. Thank you.”

CHURCH RECEIPTS: Please note that all receipts are to be given to Flo Vander Kooi.

FROM PAULINE DENIE: “If anyone knows the whereabouts of a “poffertjes” pot that was left on the shelf above the coat rack in the lower lobby about a month ago, please let me know as soon as possible – it was borrowed from a friend and has now disappeared. Thank you.

GEMS/Cadets Exhibition parking, August 5-10. If you are willing to volunteer to park cars during that time there is a sign up sheet in the lobby. Any help is greatly appreciated as this is a great fundraiser for our GEMS/Cadets. Thanks a lot!

CRWM INTERNATIONAL PRAYER CONCERNS: Millions on the Brink of Starvation – Ethiopia

A recent drought, war with Somalia, and high food prices have pushed millions of

Ethiopians to the brink of starvation. Currently, the World Food Program feeds 8

million people. It is estimated that an additional 4.5 million people will soon need

emergency food aid. Pray that the required food aid will be available and for an end to the war. Donate to the Sea to Sea Ending the Cycle of Poverty cross-country bicycle tour at www.seatosea.org or to the C.R. World Relief Committee at www.crwrc.org.

HOME MISSIONS: Small Group & Evangelism Conference: Are you a small group or children’s ministry leader? Transform yourself, your ministry, and your church by attending In Community, the Home Missions Small Group and Evangelism Conference! There’s still time to register for this inspiring event, which takes place July 18-20 in Lombard, Illinois. To register and view detailed conference information, visit www.crhm.org/conference.

PRAYER REQUEST FROM THE BACK TO GOD HOUR: Praise God for providing the needed funds for a new international broadcast ministry center in Campinas, Brazil. Pray that this new ministry center will better equip us to fulfill our mission to let Latin America—and the world—hear of Jesus.

THE BATTLE OF JERICHO: Does it ever feel like your entire life is a fight? That you’re constantly tempted in your weakness, or routinely find yourself defending what you believe in. You are just protecting yourself and your family, or even trying to make the world a better place. But why? Is there a greater purpose to this daily grind? Find out on the July 13 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

LUCILLE’S CHOICE: Lucille has to make a decision, but she needs your help on this Kids Corner! Be sure to listen and then email Kids Corner at kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.

Bulletin info to betty.veltkamp@sasktel.net

before 5 pm Thursday.

Pastor: Richard Bodini – bethel@sasktel.net - 653-3470

Web site: http://bethelcrc.wordpress.com

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