BLENHEIM CHURCH: Blenheim News: We give thanks to God for all his good blessings. Earlier this summer we experienced a good wheat harvest and currently we see beans, tomatoes and other crops being harvested. It is truly humbling to see how God provides again each and every year. We continue to pray for Cor and Johanna B. as they live with Cor's cancer. We also pray for Jody Palmer and Ida V. who have been suffering with back pain. We pray and hope that they will be able to resume their regular routines. We also think of Margaret V. as she continues to deal with her pain.
FIRST CHURCH: We express our Christian sympathy to the S. family with the passing of Patricia S.; may God provide comfort and care during this time of grief. The funeral service took place on Friday morning. Grace V. continues to be under doctor’s care, after falling several times. It seems that her walking is very unstable.
On this Thanksgiving weekend, praise God for healthy bodies and minds, and remember those whose circumstances warrant our prayers and visits.
Happy Birthday to Mr. Jerry Y. who is turning 89 and to Mrs. Henny L. who is turning 83, both today. Mrs. Leida V.is turning 78 on October 10; Mr. John V. is turning 78 on October 12, and Mr Jack H. from Ann who is turning 77 on October 12. Have a wonderful day of celebration!
GRACE CHURCH: On this Thanksgiving Weekend we would like to acknowledge and thank God for his continued blessings in our lives. We have an abundance of food, warm homes, clothes on our backs, jobs, medical care, family, and friends, as well as freedom to profess our faith. Let’s remember those around the world who do not have these things and may we in our plenty give to those in need.
Happy Birthday to Don V. who is tuning 44 on the 11th! Have a wonderful birthday celebration Don!
COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES
SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at Grace CRC and at 5 pm.
OFFERINGS FOR OCTOBER: Christian Blind Ministry.
On Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Chatham Baptist Church, 124 William St., S., CHANGE HER WORLD will hold an education event focusing on the plight of girls and women in the developing world. Be sure to register early for $25. Co-founders Carol Hamilton, a former minister at St. James Presbyterian Church and Linda Willis a retired teacher formerly of Chatham, will share their experiences from their most recent trip in August to Malawi.
Come and learn of the plight of being a girl and what you can do to make a difference.
For further information go to www.changeherworld.ca or call 519-352-9644.
GEMS Girls' Club (for girls in grades 3 to 8) will begin their season on Monday Nov. 7. Registration forms will be mailed to your home or placed in your church mail box. We welcome all new and returning GEMS! If you have any questions, please contact Kathryn K.
Grace CRC Cadets: Please note that there will be no Cadets Monday, Oct 10th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We are also planning on going camping Friday and Saturday, Oct 14th and 15th. Please contact your counselor if you have not received an e-mail regarding the details of this event.
SEE "COURAGEOUS"-CAPITOL THEATRE - OCTOBER 21, 7 P.M. Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. When tragedy strikes home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Protecting the streets is second nature. Raising their children in a God-honouring way? That's courageous. Let's fill the theatre for this special event. Tickets are available for $10 at Gospel Text, UCB, St. Paul's Congregational Church, or by calling Theresa V.
The Chatham After 5 Christian Women’s dinner on Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 pm at the Country View Golf Course. Cost is $13. Judy Cobham will speak about the seasons of her life. Call Gwen 519-352-6693 for reservations.
BIRTHDAY CALENDAR: We will be selling the School Birthday calendar at the Bazaar again this year. The cost remains at $5.00. Please call in any changes to Betty S. A calendar will be ordered for you if you had one last year. New orders are always welcome!
Chatham Christian School: It's that time of year again. We are selling unbaked apple pies for $8.00. They will be ready for pick up October 25 in the afternoon. Please call Karen K. to order your pies . Have your orders in by Oct 17. Last year we hit our limit early so please order soon. Please mark this date on your calendars to help. We need lots of help to make this day a success.
3rd Annual Boerenkool Supper on October 28th, 2011: It will soon be time for First Church’s Annual Boerenkool Supper. This year’s proceeds will be used to support members of our churches that are going to Haiti in November with Awaken Haiti. The dinner includes beverages, boerenkool, and dessert! The cost is $10/person, $7/child ages 5-10yrs, or $35/family. Please be sure to call Deb G. and reserve your spot for either a 5 pm or 6pm seating.
Plan to come to an exciting "Fall into Winter" Fundraiser Open House Event on Saturday, October 15, from 10 am till 12 noon at Jackie B.'s house to help raise funds for November CRC Team going to Haiti. Shop for great Christmas gifts for everyone with Epicure Fall/Winter items and sample several new products. Then you can make your cards with Jackie, 3 for $10, and shop for great new Stampin' Up Products. For more info, contact Christine L.
Defund Abortion Rally: Did you know that between $30 - $50 million dollars of your tax money, per year, is funding abortions here in Ontario. For $30-$50 million per year, Ontario can hire over 200 family doctors, or 400 nurses, or purchase 20 MRI machines or provide therapy to 500 additional autistic kids each year. All these uses of taxpayer dollars would represent genuine health care, rather than killing babies. Join us on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 from 1-4 at Queens Park- Toronto. For more information see http://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/defund
GROUNDWORK - When God seems to have Deserted You: You stand in the pews clapping hands, singing lively worship songs—but in your heart you’re sad or angry because of the news you got last night. How do we pray or worship when emotions on the outside don’t match our emotions on the inside? Join the October 16th Groundwork conversation based on Psalm 22. Find a local radio station or listen online at GroundworkOnline.com .
KIDS CORNER - Lake Moss Monster: Liz is fishing for the truth about a monster in the lake. See what you can catch with Liz on this week’s Kids Corner. Write to Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R 3Y8 for your very own Bible study. Check out Kids Corner at kidscorner.net.
URGENT REQUEST FOR MEDIA VOLUNTEERS IN AFRICA - CRWRC, CRWM, the Office of Social Justice and the CRCNA are collaborating together on a 5 week Media "We Have Faith - Youth Caravan" which will be travelling through 5 African countries beginning November 2nd. They are looking for 3 young adults to take on the roles of Video Communicator, Photographer and Writer, for the purpose of creating awareness and understanding of the group's purpose for this trek. For further information about this program and how to apply see www.crcna.org/servicelink or email us at volunteer@crcna.org
DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT - Register before Oct. 5 for early-bird rates. The Day of Encouragement will be held on Oct. 15 at Hamilton District Christian High School in Ancaster. Worship, 30 workshops, a tour of displays, service sites, and chat rooms geared to specific ministries. Snacks and lunch are included with your registration. For information, ask your pastor, a deacon, or the church administrator. You can register online at www.diaconalministries.com or call 905-336-0967 ext. 278.
