CALVARY
CHURCH: John H. remains in our prayers after completing
his last round of chemo treatments. He is scheduled to return to
the oncologist in a month. Others have difficulty attending our
worship services because of health concerns. We wish them God's
peace.
FIRST
CHURCH: Last Sunday afternoon, Sisca P. fell and
fractured her thigh bone at the point of the hip
replacement. She was to have undergone another operation and
a new hip this past Thursday. Pray for God’s peace and for
healing. Bill M. will undergo further tests this
coming Wednesday; he is slowly regaining his strength. We
keep Bill and Suze in our prayers during this time of
uncertainty. Bill V. is expected to undergo surgery
for colon cancer this coming Tuesday. May God provide for
each of these needs, for strength and healing. In this
approaching Christmas season, please visit our shut-ins with a
visit or card: Tina F. at Riverview Gardens, Johanna
S. at Riverview Gardens, Wendy W. at St. Andrews
Residence, Brian M. at home, Tina V. at home, and
others who are going through difficult times.
GRACE
CHURCH: Please pray for and encourage our shut ins
throughout this month: Tina S., Bea V., Mary H., Al B., Irene
E., Mary D., and others who are going through difficult times.
Happy birthday to Willy W. who is turning 73 on December
7th.
From Margaret
J.: I would like to thank the Grace congregation for the
outpouring of love at my recent mishap. All the cards, phone
calls, visits, and meals were very much appreciated. Thanks
again and God bless you!
BLENHEIM
CHURCH: We continue our prayers for Cor and Johanna
B.. Thanks to the help of excellent nurses, and other
caretakers, Cor has been able to stay home. We also
continue to pray for Wouter P. as the end of his radiation
treatments comes closer. We pray for Hilda N. who
broke her ankle last Friday and pray that her break may
heal without causing too much pain. We look
forward to celebrating Hermina N.'s birthday this coming
Wednesday.
COMBINED
EVENING
WORSHIP
SERVICES
SERVICE TIME
& LOCATION: Services are at Grace CRC and at 5
pm.
OFFERINGS FOR
December: Chatham Christian Schools - Transportation
Fund.
You are invited
to the Friendship Bible Hour Christmas Program on Thursday,
Dec 15th at 7 o’clock in Grace CRC. Come and
enjoy their enthusiasm and excitement as they praise God for the
birth of His Son through singing and drama. Their joy and
sincerity will rub off on you and set the tone for your Christmas
celebration.
Merry
Christmas from Grace Coffee Break! Just a reminder
that Morning Coffee Break will be enjoying a Christmas brunch
this Wednesday (no Bible Study). Coffee is on
at 9:30 a.m. and brunch is served at 10 . Evening Coffee
Break will meet as normal. There will be no morning
Coffee Break the following week but Evening Coffee Break will have
their Christmas party on Wed., Dec. 14.
Coffee Break then takes a break for Christmas, but will
resume meeting on Wednesday, January 11. Any
questions? Please call Kathy D.
Christmas
Concert: This Friday, December 9, you are invited to a
Christmas Concert at St. Andrews United Church, 85 William St.,
beginning at 7 PM. The concert features organists, Conrad
Gold, Willem Ligthart, Alex VanPelt, The Chatham-Kent Christian
Men’s Choir, Gary Kivell (soloist), “Witness” (Charlene Sluis and
Chuck Zuidema), and audience participation. A free-will
offering will be taken for NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent. Come
out and enjoy an evening of Christian fellowship!
MESSIAH:
The performance is December 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chatham
Capitol Theatre. This year’s performance features The Laudate
Dominum Choir, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the Chatham
Christian High School Concert Choir, orchestra and guest soloists,
one of whom is CCHS alumni, Suzanne Schaafsma (currently a vocal
master’s student at U of T.). Proceeds from this concert will go
to “Right to Life” and “Chatham Outreach for Hunger”. Tickets are
$10 or $20 (plus service charges) and can be purchased online at
www.cktickets.com or in
person at the Chatham Cultural Centre Box office during business
hours. Come celebrate our Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God and
Everlasting Father with us this Christmas season.
GROUNDWORK
- You Asked! Part 2 : We are thankful for the listeners who write
letters, post questions on our Facebook page, and email us. On
this week’s program we’ll dig into scripture together to answer
some of the questions you’ve asked Groundwork. Join the December
11th Groundwork conversation Find a local radio station or listen
online at http://www.groundworkonline.com/.
KIDS
CORNER - Merry X-Monsters: What’s the true meaning of
Christmas? On this week’s Kids Corner, you can help Liz figure
this out. Then check out kids@kidscorner.net for
devotions, puzzles and more of Liz’s adventures.
WORLD
MISSIONS - ‘Tis the season . . . Remember your missionaries
this holiday season by sending them a card. This is more than a
festive greeting - it’s a greatly appreciated dose of
encouragement and
care.
