BLENHEIM CHURCH: Today we celebrate the birthday of Hilda V. We also pray for Haniel and Michelle D., who have started their work in Turkey and have found a place to live. We are glad that they have been warmly received. We also pray for tomorrow's federal election and ask that God would guide us as we vote.
FIRST CHURCH: Grace VanR. continues to remain in hospital to receive therapy. Please pray for healing so she may soon return home. Johanna W., is expected to return home this weekend. Please remember all who suffer and are in need of a visit or a card. Pray for one another.
Thank you to all from the H. family for your love and support shown.
Members of our congregation celebrating birthdays this week are Mr. Peter B. who turns 86 on May 2, Mrs. Irene W. will be 78 on May 3, Mrs. Ann F. is turning 87 on May 5, and Mr. John P. celebrates his 74th on May 6. Happy Birthday to you all!
CALVARY CHURCH: Pastor Chris and Sanneke S. had a baby girl two weeks ago. She is named Meagan Joy. She and her mom are doing well. We pray for the safe arrivals of two more babies in our church family in the next few weeks.
GRACE CHURCH: Ellen V. is home again and is doing well. Thank You for visits & cards and especially your prayers.
From Joan & Gerard G.: We would like to thank and express our gratitude & appreciation for all the prayers, cards, visits, and calls of encouragement and acts of kindness of the nourishing meals during my recovery.
Please pray for and encourage our shut ins throughout this month: Tina S., Bea VanT., Mary H., Al B., Irene E. and others who are going through difficult times. Happy birthday to Hank V. who is turning 72 on May 4th. Have a blessed day!
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 MAY: UCB Radio.
Ø EVENING NURSERY VOLUNTEERS:
May 1 – Edith B. and Justin McN.
May 8 – Calvary Church in charge
May 15 – Jeff DeK. and Julie K.
May 22 – First Church in charge
May 29 – Sharon McN. and Jessica P.
Fundraiser Sale for families in Haiti (just in time for Mother’s Day): Mary DeKoter, missionary to Haiti, will be again holding a fundraiser sale of paper bead jewelry as well as other jewelry, metal ware, wooden bowls and baskets as well as vanilla and almond extract, to directly support and assist families in Haiti in feeding and keeping their children rather than giving them up for adoption, to help many children attend school, as well as assist a second year student who lost everything in the earthquake as well as her parents. This fundraiser sale will be held at Calvary Church on Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 a.m. till noon. Please mark this date on your calendars to support this important cause. If you need any further information, please contact Carol K.
PARK MORNING - Looking for a fun mid-week morning outing? Then plan to come to Blythe Park on Wednesday, May 4! You and the children in your life (toddlers, pre-schoolers, grandchildren, etc.) are invited by GRACE CRC COFFEE BREAK to join us from 10 a.m. until noon. Definitely invite any friends who might enjoy this outing! This spring we are meeting each Wednesday through June 22. In case of rain or chilly weather, we’ll just meet the next Wednesday. Blythe Park is located just off of Tweedsmuir Ave. W. at Wedgewood. Questions? Call Kathy DeK.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FIELD DAY!! It’s that time of year again, folks!! We need your help to make CCS Field Day run smoothly. We are looking for people to either lead a group of energetic children or run an event. The date of this exciting and fun event is Thursday, May 19, 2011. The RAIN DATE is Friday, May 20. If you are interested, please let Marsha V. What we need to know is what you would like to do (either an event or group) and what day you are able to come (Thursday, Friday or both). Thank you so much for considering this, and we hope to hear from you soon. It’s going to be a great day!
Attention Golfers: On Saturday June 11 we are having are annual golf tournament for the Chatham Christian School. It will be held at Deer Run Golf Course with a shot gun start at 12:30 P.M. Registration is from 11:00 to 12:00. The cost is 85$ with a 40$ tax receipt. This includes golf, cart, dinner and prizes. If you only come for the dinner the cost is 25$. Dinner will start at 6:00 pm. To enter a foursome or come as an individual please contact the school at 352-4980 or Neil D.
OPEN HOUSE - To celebrate Education Week, Chatham Christian School is holding an Open House on Wednesday, May 4, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We would like to encourage all parents, grandparents, and friends of Christian education to drop in and spend some time in the classrooms. Anyone who is just interested in learning more about Chatham Christian Schools is also encouraged to come visit. This is a great opportunity to learn firsthand about all the exciting things happening at Chatham Christian Schools!
RIGHT TO LIFE Kent: Guest Speaker is Jose (Jojo) Ruba of the Canadian Centre for Bio-ethical Reform on Tuesday, May 3. 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Portuguese Canadian Social Club, 346 Grand Ave E, Chatham. Jojo is a co-founder and full-time staffer of the CCBR.
The CCBR is an educational pro-life organization whose mission is to make abortion unthinkable. Their philosophy is that the abortion debate is not going to be won on Parliament Hill until it is won in the hearts and minds of Canadians in communities across the country. Tickets are $35 per person. Doors open at 5:00 pm and dinner is at 6:00. See
Jeff B. for tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!
THE LAUDAUTE DOMINUM 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPRING CONCERT will be held Saturday May 7, at 7:30 at St Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave. W. Please join us for a great variety of musical highlights from the past as well as some wonderful contemporary selections. There will be a free will offering to cover the cost of the concert.
THE LAUDATE DOMINUM 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER will be held May 9, 6-10 pm at Lawson Hall, 304 St. Clair St. All former members and their spouses are invited to join us for an evening of food, fellowship and fun. The cost per plate is $15, but alternate arrangements can be made if finances are a hardship. Please make reservations by April 25 by calling Susie H. or Theresa V.
This year The National March for Life will be taking place in Ottawa on Thursday May 12, 2011. Once again Canadians will be marching on Parliament Hill to bring a message demanding justice and protection for the unborn. Prior to the march a Prayer Service led by Rev. Rev. John Roke. The service will take place at the Jubilee Canadian Reformed Church, 1876 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON (just south of Hunt Club Road) at 10:00am on May 12, 2011. If you have any questions please contact Campaign Life Coalition at 416-204-9749. For more information see www.campaignlifecoalition.com/index.php?p=March_For_Life .
College and Careers (18+ & 20 somethings): Chaplain's Bible Exploration based on "The Reason for God” by Timothy Keller. The discussion will help you learn how to engage others in dialogue on six common objections to Christianity and help you establish in your own mind why you believe. The discussion group will last six sessions beginning Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm. Location: Chaplain Kelly Sibthorpe's home, 18 Portal Crescent, London. Call 519-675-1976 for more information or just show up!
INTERIM PORT CHAPLAIN, SEAWAY MINISTRY, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, June 2011 - December 2011 (with possibility of extension): As an Interim Port Chaplain, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of spiritual care to seafarers in the Port of Montreal. This is an opportunity to serve Jesus Christ through ministry outside the typical church setting. Please send resume to Board Chair, Al Mulder, awmulder@sympatico.ca , 613-829-8096.
MISSIONS WEBINAR SERIES - God Centered Missionary Care: Is missionary care by churches really necessary? On May 4 at noon (EDT), we’ll explore the biblical heart of the “sender / sendee” relationship, when care is critical, and practical examples of excellent care. Presented by Trish De Jong, CRWM Missions Resource Consultant. To register visit www.crcna.org/MissionWebinars .
GROUNDWORK - Often in the wake of a traumatic experience children will ask a question that adults may be afraid to ask: “Why does God let bad things happen?” This is just one of the questions we’ll consider on Groundwork as we discuss what knowing God means for our faith in hard times. Join the May 8 Groundwork conversation on the book of Habakkuk. Go to www.GroundworkOnline.com to find a local station or listen online.
KIDS CORNER - Share and Share Alike: Liz has a plan to get great grades without doing any work. See how well his idea works on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R3Y8, or email kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.
