BLENHEIM CHURCH: Our prayers continue with Margaret V. who should have come home from the hospital this past Thursday. She continues to struggle coping with intense pain. We also pray for Haniel and Michelle D. who are traveling to Turkey this week as they will begin their work at the St. Paul Cultural Center in Attalia.
FIRST CHURCH: Our prayers are with Inneke and Adrian’s granddaughter April who had a lengthy surgery this week in California. She came through the surgery well and will be recovering in hospital for another week. Case D. was taken home to be with his Lord and Saviour a week ago Friday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the D., L. and extended church members families in the loss of a father, grandfather, step- brother and uncle. We remember this family in our prayers.
Grace V. is still in the hospital; Al H. continues to receive care at home. We are thankful with Jackie L. as she had her last chemotherapy treatment this week. Please pray for Pete & Jean V.'s son Stephen, as he continues to deal with his recurring illness. We also want to remember our shut-ins, Tina F., Joanne S., Patricia S., Margaret O.y, Annie H., Brian M.& Tina V.
Happy birthday this week to Mr. Peter F., who will turn 85 on Saturday! We wish you God's blessings on your day and in the coming year. We wish Brenda & Kadee L. God's blessings as they spend a week on a mission trip in Haiti. May you be a blessing to many.
GRACE CHURCH: Hank and Aly B. praise God for the save arrival of their granddaughter Cora Lynn, born to Ken B. and Jessica K. Congratulations to Derek and Sarah D. with the birth of a baby girl, Brooklyn Elizabeth, this past Wednesday.
Please pray for and encourage our shut ins throughout this month: Tina S., Bea V., Mary H., Al B., Irene E., and others who are going through difficult times. Congratulations to Tina S. who is turning 79 on April 8th. We wish you a blessed birthday.
CALVARY CHURCH: John D. and Martin B. celebrated their birthdays in our church this past Sunday. May God bless both with continued strength and nearness. John is receiving ongoing tests in London after a recent biopsy. At least several people in our church family are in transition with regard to work and career. May God bless and lead you.
COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES
SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at Grace CRC at 5 pm. Please be aware that Grace Church is a scent free church.
Ø OFFERINGS FOR APRIL: Joint Refugee Sponsorship
Ø EVENING NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
April 3 – Linda H. and Calvin D.
April 10 – Calvary Church in charge
April 17 – Wilma J. and Kate T.
April 24 – First Church in charge
UCB Canada 89.3 FM, Chatham-Kent's Christian radio station, is holding its Spring Share-a-thon April 5-7. Would you please prayerfully consider giving a donation? UCB Canada is a registered charity and all donations are tax receiptable. Also, any donation made in Chatham-Kent stays in Chatham-Kent. The phone number is 519-351-1118. If you'd like to pray for this ministry during the pledge drive, there is a prayer schedule on our web site at www.ucbchathamkent.com. Just click on the Prayer Team icon to join up and follow the instructions. Thanks for your support and thanks for listening!
The LAUDATE DOMINUM CHOIR- COMING EVENTS -Please mark May 7, 2011 on your calendar as it is our SPRING ANNIVERSARY CONCERT. Also, May 9, 2011 we will have an 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNER for all members, former members and their spouses. For more information and to rsvp please call Susie H. or Theresa V. More details to follow.
Grace CRC Coffee Break is nearing the end of our 2010/2011 season. The last morning Coffee Break meeting will be Wednesday, April 6. Evening Coffee Break will continue to meet until April 13. Don't forget about our Cookbook Launch Party on April 20 here at Grace CRC. Park Days will be starting on Wednesday, May 4 at Blythe Park – please watch the common insert for a reminder as the date gets closer. Thank you for a wonderful season together and may you all be blessed by a restful summer break!
Attention Golfers: Please set aside Saturday, June 11 as we once again will be doing a Golf Fundraiser for the Chatham Christian Schools. Final details will be posted next week.
CALVARY CHURCH will be presenting the drama “Lead Me to the Rock” at their 7 pm Good Friday Service on April 22.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF GRADE 6 & 7 STUDENTS: It may seem like a long time away, but it’s not too early to start thinking about high school for your Grade 6 or 7 student. Chatham Christian High School offers a program that provides the academics and training necessary to pursue a post-secondary education or to enter the work force, while providing a Christian perspective that impacts students for the rest of their lives. Because we are a small school, there are also many opportunities for students to get involved in extra-curricular activities that will help develop their leadership skills. To find out more come join us for a Parent Information Evening on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. For more information about this evening please call the school at (519)352-4980.
Please plan to attend the “Classics on a Sunday Afternoon” benefit concert at 2 pm today Sunday, April 3rd at St. Paul’s Congregational Church. Admission is free; a free will offering will be received to help support a local mission team which is going to Zambia, Africa to help build the GEMS Esther School for orphans. For more information, please call ST. Paul’s Congregational Church or Gay S. It will be a wonderfully classic way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
The DESSERT AUCTION that was scheduled for Friday, April 1 was postponed until April 15th and has been switched to a DESSERT SOCIAL. There will be numerous kinds of delicious desserts, coffee, and tea for $5.00 per person. Come on out to the school gym at 7:30 p.m. to hear all about the Chatham Christian High School Interact Club’s trip to Bolivia this past March Break.
30 Hour Famine: In recent years, the number of hungry people in the world has increased. For the first time in history, there are more than one billion people who are hungry. Will you do something to lessen the impact of hunger on our world? Sponsor one of Chatham Christian High School’ 30 Hour Famine participants to make a difference. The money you donate can help World Vision feed starving children, save exploited and trafficked girls, build schools and classrooms, and bring safe drinking water to communities. The 30 Hour Famine is taking place from April 20-21, so please sponsor a participant soon. Call Cassandra Hooyer at 519-683-6068 or talk to a participant in your church today
Grant Mullen, MD, is now treating emotional pain rather than physical pain. He will address the April 30th Kitchener conference organized by Disability Concerns on the topic “Starting Your Journey to Recovery”. Community Christian Reformed Church on Bleams Road, 9 a.m. to 3:15 pm. Cost $20, including lunch. Contact Wilma N. or call Heather DeBoer at 1-800-730-3490.
Get out your paints, markers, and crayons . . . it’s Poster Time! Christian Reformed World Missions’ 2011 Poster Contest has begun. Create a poster with a missions theme and send it in to CRWM by April 15, 2011. For more information, visit www.crwm.org/postercontest .
The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is seeking a new Director of Safe Church Ministries based in Grand Rapids, MI. This position will provide leadership and assistance in helping churches become aware of the dynamics of abuse, reduce the risk of abuse occurring within the church and to respond justly, effectively, and compassionately when an incident of abuse arises. See ministrysearch@crcna.org by May 27, 2011.
MISSIONS WEBINAR SERIES - Advocating Peace in the Middle East: Hope Equals is a network of US and Canadian college and graduate students who promote peace at home, and connect with Israelis and Palestinians working on reconciliation. On Apr. 6 at 7:30 p.m. (EDT), hear from Calvin Seminary students. Register at www.crcna.org/MissionWebinars .
GROUNDWORK - People of the Passion: Pilate--Have you ever tried to pass the buck? What can we learn from Pilate today? Join the April 10 Groundwork conversation on Matthew 27:11-26. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com .
KIDS CORNER - Bible News: Deborah--Who is your favourite Bible person? Meet an exciting Bible judge with a big problem on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R3Y8 or kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.
TODAY IS REFUGEE SUNDAY - Last year, 12,098 refugees were relocated to Canada to begin a new life. 44 of them were brought here under the auspices of the CRC. Today, as we remember those around the world who are living in need as refugees, please prayerfully consider what role you can play in assisting them. www.crwrc.org/RefugeeCan .
