TO ALL
CHURCHES: Thank you to all who
prayed for me while I was in the hospital. Also, for your
visits, cards, and prayers. Above all I thank the Lord for His
goodness. - Coby N.
FIRST
CHURCH: Peter F.’s surgery has been postponed to February 13th
since there was a more urgent case that bumped him. Pray for
continued strength and patience as Peter awaits this operation.
Mike V. begins his third week of treatment in Hamilton.
Oscar D.'s brother Bill from Wyoming, suffered a brain
aneurism this past
week and passed away on Wednesday January 25th. The
funeral took place yesterday. Please keep these brothers and
sisters in prayer before our heavenly Father. Happy
Birthday to Mr. Fred P. who is turning 78 on January
31st. Have a wonderful day!
CALVARY CHURCH:
We are praying for four expectant mothers, two of whom are due
in the next week. May God deliver our new church family with
safety and strength and bless their parents in this week ahead!
We continue to pray for John H. whose strength is a gift
from day to day.
COMBINED
EVENING
WORSHIP
SERVICES
SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Services are at Grace CRC and
at 5 pm. PLEASE NOTE: Services starting next week
(February 5) will be located at First CRC.
OFFERINGS FOR JANUARY ARE FOR: Chatham Outreach for Hunger
ADULT EDUCATION:
Pastor Jack will continue his 8-week class on the book of
James. We meet at 8 PM in the Council Room. We continue in our
study of chapter 1. Please read through chapter 2 for our
discussion
NEIGHBOURLINK FUNDRAISER:
A mystery dinner theatre and silent auction will be held on
March 3, 2012 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm at Lawson Hall, 304 St. Clair
Street in Chatham. Come out and enjoy a four-course meal while
trying to solve the mystery. All proceeds have been designated
for NeighbourLink-Chatham-Kent. For more information and tickets
please contact your local church representative or Myrna P.
CHATHAM
ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE INFORMATION NIGHT:
Please come out
Thursday February 23, 2012 to Chatham-Kent Children’s Services
(495 Grand Ave. W.) to learn more about adoption. These
children need you! Call to register: 519-352-0440.
GENERATION NOW: We encourage you to come out to this
exciting day on Saturday February 11th at Good News
Church (476 Clarke Rd.) in London from 9am – 3pm. We will be
having conversations with and about Emerging Adults: the
relevance of a Reformed Worldview, Cultural Realities & Shifts,
and meaningful mentoring & discipleship. Cost is $10 with lunch
included. For more information and to register contact Marianne
I.
THE MINISTRY TO
SEAFARERS:
would like to thank all of you who participated in this year’s
Christmas Parcel Drive. We were successful in passing on a
parcel to each seafarer on every ship we visited! May God be
glorified by your acts of kindness. We here at M2S would also
like to thank all our faithful supporters and volunteers of
2011. Have a wonderful 2012 full of His joy!
www.ministrytoseafarers.org
C-K
CHRISTIAN MEN’S CHOIR: Do you Love to Sing? We have just
started practicing the new music for our April 28th Festival of
Praise hosted here in Chatham. There is still room for more new
members. We especially need first tenors and basses! If
you love to sing why not come out and join our group. We
practice at 7:30 every Tuesday night at First Reformed Church -
at the corner of Lacroix and Indian Creek Rd. If you want more
information please contact: Melvin V. or Henry T.
THE WALLACEBURG
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL:
has been serving the Wallaceburg and Dresden areas for 50 years,
and are excited to provide quality,
Biblically-based Christian Education from JK – Grade 8. We are
holding an Open House / Registration Day on Thursday,
February 2 from 1-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. If you or your
friends and family are interested in, or have any questions
about Christian Education, we invite you to come and meet our
staff and students, and get a tour of our school. For any
families who may be ready to register that day, please bring
your child’s birth certificate and health card. We look forward
to seeing you!
THE WALLACEBURG
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WILL BE HOSTING A WEEK OF PRAYER:
from February 6 –
10. Everyone, all ages and backgrounds, is invited to join us
and come to the school from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. as we gather
together in prayer. If you have any specific requests you would
like us to pray for, please let us know! We are located at 693
Albert Street, Wallaceburg; if you have any questions or prayer
requests, please call us at 519-627-6013, or send an email at
admin@wallaceburgchristianschool.com
CRC BUlletin
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“GO” MISSIONS CONFERENCE:
It's the last week to register for the “GO” Missions Conference
on Feb. 11 at Fellowship CRC in Brighton. The plenary session,
workshops and discussion groups are specifically geared to equip
your church for global outreach. Registration details are
available from Christian Reformed World Missions at
www.crwm.org/gobrighton
. For more information, contact Idella at 800-346-0075 or
iwinfield@crcna.org .
GROUNDWORK:
Finding Christ in the Scriptures: What is the Bible really
about? Is it a handbook for successful living? A guidebook about
the way to heaven? A theology textbook, a source for formulating
doctrines? Or is it a storybook about Jesus? Join the Feb. 5
Groundwork conversation based on Luke 24:44-49. Find a local
radio station or listen online at
www.GroundworkOnline.com .
KIDS CORNER:
Scooter"s Secret: Scooter is tired of getting no respect from
his friends, so he decides to win a go-kart competition—no
matter what it takes. See if Scooter’s plan will work on this
week’s Kids Corner. Kids Corner is a member of the 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.
CAMP SHALOM SUMMER STAFF:
We are now accepting applications for our summer staff
positions. All positions are paid and you must be 17 before Dec.
31st, 2012 to apply. Visit
www.countrysidecamp.com
to apply or for a list of available positions. Interviews will
start February 18th. Contact Adrian at
adriancountryside@gmail.com if you have any questions.
CRWRC HIV/AIDS DISCOVERY
TOUR: YOU are
invited to join a small group of people in a LIFE CHANGING
EXPERIENCE to witness the work and ministry of CRWRC in Kenya
and Uganda and see the amazing ways that God is working in the
lives of those living with HIV/Aids. You’ll experience first
hand what CRWRC is doing to stop the spread of AIDS, and connect
with people, families, and communities who are eager to share
their experiences with you. The result? You’ll discover hope—and
be encouraged to take action on AIDS in your own community and
around the world. Tour dates are April 15 - 29, with the
application deadline of Feb. 1. Is God tugging at your heart on
this one? Then check out further details at
www.crcna.org/servicelink or email
volunteer@crcna.org
