CALVARY CHURCH: John DeV. is recovering from a recent minor surgery to his neck. The biopsy on that spot revealed that some further treatment will be necessary. Ina DeV. will celebrate a birthday this week. Congratulations to Clara D. who became a grandparent once again last week - a child born to Rana and Minh.
BLENHEIM CHURCH: We continue our prayers for Kaelyn Mae S. who now has reached beyond 5 lbs. We pray that she may continue to grow and develop so that she may be able to go home in good time. We continue to remember our seniors and our widowed people. Pray especially for Ann V., Marg V., Mike V., Lammie F. and others.
FIRST CHURCH: Please continue to remember Al H., Jackie L., Bob L., and others who are undergoing treatment or are recuperating from various surgeries. Grace VanR. had her knee operated on again last Saturday and has been fitted with a cast. Her recuperation will be a slow process; pray for patience and healing. Please remember our shut-ins in your daily prayers.
GRACE CHURCH: Congratulations to Caleb and Andrea P. with the birth of their daughter, Avienda on February 19th. We wish you God’s blessings with your family! Happy birthday to Ralph N. who is 75 today and to Lou K. who will be 79 on March 2nd. Have a blessed day!
COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES
SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Beginning this week services are at Grace CRC at 5 pm. Please be aware that Grace Church is a scent free church.
Ø OFFERINGS FOR FEBRUARY: Shepherd’s Way Inn.
Ø EVENING NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
February 27 – First Church in charge
March 6 – Hilda W. and Cameron K.
March 13 – Calvary Church in charge
March 20 – Hilda D. and Sarah V.
March 27 – First Church in charge
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2011 service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St. S., Chatham, on Friday March 4, 2011 at 2pm.
Aeroplan Miles for C.C.S. There are almost 40 specially marked products by Quaker and Tropicana that have a PIN number enclosed for Aeroplan miles. Look for the Aeroplan logo on the package. Then on the inside of the box, there will be a 12 digit PIN #. For Tropicana, you will find the PIN # a t the top of the container. If you do not collect Aeroplan miles but purchase these products please email the PIN number to trip@chathamchristian.ca or cut out the PIN # and submit to the school office or put in Suzanne W.’s mail slot. The Aeroplan miles will be used as an additional fundraiser for the school.
Come to the Haiti Mission Trip Fundraiser Event being held at the First CRC on Saturday, March 5 from 9am to 12noon. There will be several vendors there, including Epicure Selections, Creative Memories, Tupperware, Stampin' Up and a few others (Usborne Books, Close to My Heart). Some of the vendors will have clearance tables and discounts too. There will be some vendors with cash and carry items, and some that take cheques, mastercard and visa as well. All Proceeds from the sales will go to support Brenda and Kadee L. on their upcoming Mission Trip to Haiti. You will not want to miss this very worthwhile cause!
ADVANCE NOTICE: The annual Chatham Christian School Inspirational Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 30th, so mark this date on your calendar. More details will follow in the next few weeks, but this promises to be a wonderful evening of celebration that you won't want to miss!!
Last call for Boterkoek! Thank you to everyone who has reserved their boterkoek from Grace CRC’s Coffee Break! If you would still like to order boterkoek, please place your order by Wednesday (March 2). To place your order, simply...
1) Sign up on the green sign-up sheet on the table in church foyer
2) Call Kathy DeK.
3) E-mail your order to kathy.
Prices are 1 boterkoek for $7 or 3 for $18. Pick-up will be at Praise Fellowship Church on Sat., March 5 from 10 am until 2 pm. Praise Fellowship Church is located at 165 Park Ave. E.
CCHS presents "Children's Letters to God" based on the book by Stuart Hample. Come and experience a charming musical about young children who delve into the issues of life, sharing doubts, and asking questions of God. "How come you bless us after each sneeze but you don't put an end to disease? How come some never learn right from wrong? How come some countries can't get along?" This musical composed by David Evans and Douglas Cohen will be performed March 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 pm in the Chatham Christian Schools Worship Centre (475 Keil Dr. S). Tickets are now on sale from the main office for adults at $10 and students at $7.
Please join us for a Classis Area Youth Service tonight at 7:00 pm hosted by First Christian Reformed Church, London. Worship will be led by the First CRC youth band and Youth Director Anita Plat-Kuiken will be speaking on Choices. Hotdogs and refreshments to follow. Bring your families and friends! *Please note the service will be held at their temporary facility 75 Blackfriars Street.
The Annual Inter-Classis Safe Church Abuse Prevention Training Event will take place on Saturday March 5, 2011 at the Waterloo CRC from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration fee: $25.00 Includes lunch and refreshments. Pre-registration is necessary, deadline March 2, 2011. Workshops include: Covenant of Conduct, Sacred Boundaries, Understanding Male Victimization, and Stages of Recovery from Abuse. For those interested in attending, brochures are available from Tim B., First CRC Safe Church team representative. Other information and registration forms can be found on the web http://www.scc.wmott.ca
MISSIONS WEBINAR SERIES - Are Missionaries Still Needed? The world and missions methodology is changing dramatically. On Mar. 2 at noon (EST), explore what implications this has for CRC congregations and World Missions in their global ministries. Presented by Steve Van Zanen, CRWM Director of Missions Education & Engagement. To register for this event visit www.crcna.org/MissionWebinars .
GROUNDWORK - The Transfiguration: The transfiguration story almost sounds like a movie script with lots of special effects. Jesus’ appearance changes and two Old Testament prophets join him. The disciples are amazed—and what are we to make of this story today? Join the March 6 Groundwork conversation on Matthew 17:1-13. Go to www.GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen online.
KIDS CORNER - Failsafe: Liz is feeling like a total failure because everything is going wrong, but Lucille has the perfect solution to failure. Check it out on this week’s Kids Corner. Kids Corner is a member of the www.HisKids.net alliance—working together to provide quality entertainment for kids that is Christ-centered and Bible-based. Visit www.HisKids.net to find great Christian programs and music for kids.
VOLUNTEER WITH THE CRC - Current opportunities include: A Volunteer Coordinator in Haiti and opportunities to join an Open Team to Haiti at the end of April - both with CRWRC; plus some great young adult opportunities with World Missions in the Philippines in the area of HIV/Aids education and in Israel and the West Bank in the area of peace and reconciliation. For details and to see the full list, visit www.crcna.org/serviceLink.
Announcements are due to Sharon S. by Thursdays at noon.
