Sunday January 30, 2011 

TO ALL CHURCHES:   From Agnes H.:  Thank you for all your prayerful support while I was in the hospital.  As I've experienced God's loving presence I'm confident I will experience His goodness also in the weeks and months ahead.  I thank God for your love, prayers, cards, visits and encouragement. 

CALVARY CHURCH:  We continue to pray for our friends who serve as missionaries in international schools - Bill and Diana Steele in Korea, and Tony and Mary D. in Haiti. Each of them have daily prayer needs. We want to uphold those who are blessed with pregnancy and those who wish to be. As well, there are those who experience loss and absence as a daily reality - we wish you God's nearness and strength.

FIRST CHURCH:  We express our Christian sympathy to the family of Grace B. who passed away this past Monday (the funeral took place yesterday), and to Ann and Jack L. with the sudden passing of Ann’s sister Susie S.  May God strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time of grief.  Pray for Jackie L. and Al H. as they continue to receive treatment for cancer.  Pray that healing may take place!  Grace V. was able to return home where she continues to recuperate. We also want to remember our shut-ins: Tina F., Joanne S., Patricia S., Margaret O., Cor DeV., Annie H., Brian M. &Tina V.  A very happy birthday this week to Mr. Fred P. that turns 77 tomorrow.

GRACE CHURCH: Kathie D. is happy to share with us the news that her brother Fred and his wife Trudy were blessed with a baby boy, Ethan Charles Rudolph.  Congratulations to Kathie on being an aunt.  We pray for God’s blessings on this gift of new life.  Congratulations to Sjouk S. who is turning 85, and to Melvin V. who is turning 74, both on February 5.  We wish you both God’s blessings!

SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at First CRC at 5 pm.  However, beginning on February 6, we will again have our combined evening services in Grace CRC, at 5 PM, unless otherwise noted.  Please be aware that Grace Church is a “scent free church” –

there are some members that are adversely affected by scents and we ask that everyone be mindful of this.  Thank you.

Ø  OFFERINGS FOR JANUARY: Chatham Outreach for Hunger.

Ø  EVENING NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:         

            January 30 – First Church in charge

            February 6 – Edith B. and Ryan McN.

            February 13 – Calvary Church in charge

Adult Education: Adult Class continues with the study of Galatians 3.  We meet this Tuesday, February 1 @ 8 PM in the First CRC Council Room.  If you have not signed up, you are still most welcome to attend any of the sessions.

NEIGHBOURLINK FUNDRAISER: Please come out and enjoy and evening of fun and entertainment at NeighbourLink’s Mystery Dinner Theatre, to be held on February 12, 6-10 PM, at the Canadian Legion on St. Clair.  This fundraiser is to help our community deal with those in need of help in difficult economic times.  A four-course dinner will be served, with an auction to follow.  For tickets and more information, please call Myrna P., or Pastor Jack Kerkhof @ 519-358-3512.

The Wallaceburg Christian School is holding its annual Open House / Registration day on Thursday, February 3 from 1-3 p.m., and 6:30-8 p.m.  We offer quality Christian education to students from JK through Grade 8.  This is your opportunity to visit, have a tour, and learn more about our school.  We look forward to seeing you. 

ROAST BEEF DINNER FUNDRAISING EVENT:  The Wallaceburg Christian School is pleased to offer a Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, February 12 at the Dresden Community Church, Hwy. 21 S., Dresden.  The evening begins with a wonderful beef dinner from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., with a program following from 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.  The program features the WCS Student Choir, and our special guest speaker is Mr. Bob Beasley from the Bible League of Canada.  Tickets are $25 each, and are available from the Wallaceburg Christian School office (519-627-6013 and admin@wallaceburgchristianschool.com ) as well as Stekelbos Watch and Clock Repair (519-627-4011).  We appreciate your support of Christian education.

SUNDAY JANUARY 30: To Save a Life Movie Night: All adults are invited to join the Youth Group on Sunday, January 30 at 7:00pm at Grace Church to watch this movie with us. 

Youth Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser:  Join us on Family Day, Monday, February 21^st, to support our Youth Group.  Money raised will help cover the registration fees for the All Ontario Youth Convention.  Free will donations will be accepted at the breakfast.

Grade 7 & 8 Parent Information Evening - The high school years can be some of the most exciting and challenging years of a child’s life as they try to figure out who they are and what they believe.  If you have a child in Grade 7 or 8 we’d like to invite you to visit Chatham Christian High School for a Parent Information Evening on Tuesday, February 15th, at 7:00 p.m.  This is a great opportunity to find out about all the new and exciting things that are happening at CCHS.  You’ll have an opportunity to speak with some of the teaching staff, tour the school, and ask questions about our programs and high school life in general.  Please join us to learn more about how a Christian high school program can serve your child!  For more information please call the school at 519-352-4980 or visit our website www.chathamchristian.ca. 

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: If you’ve lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, please call or email to find out more information about our weekly Griefshare seminar/support group.  We know it hurts and we want to help.  Wednesdays, 7- 9 p.m. (starting Feb. 9,) sponsored by London First Christian Reformed Church. 519.432.7997 or office@londonfirstcrc.com.

On February 19, 2011 please plan to attend Classis Chatham's Day of Encouragement to be held at London District Christian Secondary School.  The theme for this year is "Does Your Church have Curbside Appeal", and the workshops will inspire your church to learn to better serve our Lord and Saviour by reaching out to those around us.  Brochures should be available at your church.  The deadline of February 7 is fast approaching so for more information, or to register, please call Marianne Idema at 519-424-3948, or email: jamidema@hotmail.com.

Ordination Service for Rev. Josh Tuininga:  The Council of Wallaceburg CRC invites you to attend the ordination of Rev. Josh Tuininga to the office of Minister of the Word.  The ordination service will take place at 7 pm on Friday, February 11, 2011, D.V.  Wallaceburg CRC is located at 150 Bruinsma Ave.

GROUNDWORK - How would you define spirituality? Today it is more common to hear people describe themselves as “spiritual.”  Is it even possible to separate spirituality from religion? Join the Groundwork conversation on Matthew 6:1- 18. Tune in to the Feb. 6 Groundwork - find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.

KIDS CORNER - Liz and Jonah: Does God really expect us to love our enemies? Why? How? Help Liz figure out what to do with enemies on this week’s Kids Corner. Visit HisKids.net to find great Christian programs and music for kids.

January 25, 2011 at Wyoming (ON) CRC.

·       Rev. Paul Droogers of the host church led us in devotions based on Psalm 150 and
"Isobelle Gun" of London-First CRC led us in musical praise and worship.

·       All churches were present and all first-time delegates signed the Form of Subscription

·       Classis was constituted and Rev. William Koopmans of Chatham-Grace was seated as
Chairman and Rev. Richard T. Vander Vaart of Dresden was seated as Vice-Chairman

·       Candidate Josh Tuininga successfully sustained his examination and, with the
concurrence of the Synodical Deputies, was admitted into the Ministry of the Word of the
CRCNA. His ordination service will be held on Friday, February 11 at 7 p.m. at
Wallaceburg CRC.

·       Mr. Barry Wright of Dresden was examined and subsequently granted a license to exhort within the boundaries of
Classis Chatham for a period of one year.

·       Separate motions to table the hiring of a Classical Youth Consultant and the
implementation of a Classical Safe Church Policy until more work is done on both were carried.

·       A motion to discontinue the position of Classical Ministry Developer was carried.

·       Classis approved the retirement of Rev. Frederick (Fred) Heslinga of Essex CRC,
effective August 1, 2011

·       Rev. Fred Heslinga (Essex), Rev. Paul Droogers (Wyoming), Mr. Fred Smids (Dresden)
and Mr. John Krale (Wyoming) were elected to represent Classis Chatham at Synod 2011
in Grand Rapids.

·       Classis adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, D.V. at Maranatha CRC in Woodstock, ON.

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