March 19, 2017

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March 19, 2017

Third Sunday in Lent

10:00 am: Pastor Josh Tuininga (*please stand if able)

Welcome and Announcements

God Calls Us to Worship

*Opening Song: PSH #160 In The Presence of Your People (2x) *Call to Worship:

This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24, NRSV

With the saints of all ages we say,

“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”

—based on Colossians 2:3; Revelation 5:12

*Opening Prayer

*Song: PSH #244 God Himself is With Us

*Gods Greeting

God Reconciles Us to Himself Call to Confession— based on Romans 8:39

Prayer of Confession

Song of Assurance: PSH ##379 What Wondrous Love Call to Holy Living:

What is the great and first commandment? Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all

your mind. What is the second commandment like it?

Love your neighbor as yourself.

What does this mean? Love is the fulfilling of the law.

To what does this call us? To a life of faith working through love. —based on Matthew 22:37-4

Song of Dedication: LUYH #738 Jesus, All For Jesus

Children’s message/prayer

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God Speaks to Us Through His Word

Song of Preparation: PSH#291 May the Mind of Christ My Saviour Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-22; Acts 2:1-13

Message: Feast of Weeks Series: Fulfilled

We Respond to God’s Word *Song of Response: PSH #510 I Love Your Church, O Lord

Prayers of God’s People Offering: Sea to Sea (Deanna Bulsink)

*Song of Profession: PSH #518 In God The Father I Believe

God Sends Us Out with His Blessing

*Blessing *Closing Song: PSH #420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God

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A special welcome to all those who are visiting with us today. We are so glad you are here. Please join us in the gym after the service for a time of refreshments and

fellowship together. May we have a blessed day as we praise our awesome God.

OFFICIATING ELDER:

March 19: Rob Kraayenbrink March 26: Jeff DePooter

April 2: John Lubbers April 9: John Feddes

OFFERINGS: March 19: Deanna Bulsink ~ Sea to Sea Trip Deacons: Kurtis Lubbers and Marlene Allaer March 26: WCRC Refugee Fund Deacons: Nick Dykema and Casey DePooter April 2: Bible League Canada Deacons: Marlene Allaer and Kutis Lubbers April 9: Beginnings Deacons: Casey DePooter and Nick Dykema RECEIPTS:

Pastor Glenn and Laura Adams (new vehicle fund) ..……………………….. $2856.00 Calvary CRC Chatham ……………………………………………………..…………… $100.00

Budget …………………………………………………………………….…………….….. $1840.00

EVENING COLLECTIONS: For the month of March all evening service offerings will support

the Wallaceburg Christian School.

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BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS: Congratulations to Megan Johnston who is celebrating

her birthday today. Congratulations also to Reese Lumley-Druer, and Judy Dumont who will be celebrating their birthdays in this coming week. May God bless

your celebrations.

FAMILY CIRCLE: Continue to keep Mary Lou Snary in your prayers as she recovers from

her recent surgery. Pray for a full and complete recovery for Mary Lou. Keep Everet and Irene Kraayenbrink in your prayers in this time of transitions. Pray for strength, comfort,

and peace for them. Pray for all our seniors, those who suffer illnesses, and those who are lonely or shut-in. May they feel God’s presence in their lives and may He bring healing.

YOUTH GROUP: This week we have cancelled the Tuesday March 21st meeting and instead

we will be bowling on THURSDAY March 23rd in Sarnia. Please be at the church at 6:00

so we can arrive for a 7:00 pm start. The bowling for the youth will be paid but if you want snacks please bring your own money. Please let us know by Tuesday March 14th if you will be

bowling so we can arrange for drivers. Parents we are in need of some volunteer drivers so if you are able to assist, please advise a youth leader. Next week Tuesday, March 28th is a

regular meeting. See You Thursday!!!

PROFESSION OF FAITH CLASSES: Profession of Faith Classes will be starting soon.

Anyone interested in taking this class both young and old please speak to Pastor Josh. This class is open to all and does not have to lead to making Profession of Faith. If interested or

have any questions, please contact Pastor Josh.

Photo Directory Update: A Photo Directory update is being worked on. Please email the

office with updated pictures or changes of address, phone numbers, or email addresses. Cell phone numbers will be included with permission. Please send them in if you would like them

included in your directory information. Thank-You.

WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR: We are excited to announce the Watoto Children’s Choir

will be with us on April 1 at 6:30 pm at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Join us for a vibrant worship experience. The sound of a transformed generation from a family of orphans.

Admission is free. A free will offering will be taken. For more information about the Watoto Children’s Choir visit www.watoto.com or to watch a video visit www.vimeo.com/191099984.

Invite your friends, family, and neighbours for a wonderful evening!!

BROASTED CHICKEN DINNER: The Wallaceburg Christian School is

holding a Broasted Chicken Dinner and Auctions on Saturday, March 25 at the Dresden Arena (1212 North Street). Dinner and silent auction run from 5-7

pm, with a live auction beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $20/adult, $10/ages 5-12; please purchase them by March 13, 2017 from the office at 519-627-6013

or admin@wallaceburgchristianschool.com .

CHOIR PRACTICE: Choir practice is this Monday, March 20 at 7:30 pm.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL (grade 3/4/ 5/6 to leave at first song after the message)

Mar 12/19 Mar 26/April 2 3yr old /JK /SK: Emily Hoogerbrugge Shirley DePooter

Grade 1 / 2: Alyssa Kraayenbrink Valerie Kraayenbrink Grade 3/4/5/6: Karen Roche Karen Roche

NURSERY:

Mar 19 Mar 26 Apr 2 Infants Infants Infants

Katie Kraayenbrink Lucia Kraayenbrink Brianne Kraayenbrink Darlene Kraayenbrink Bertha Kraayenbrink Sarah Kraayenbrink

Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers Connor Lubbers Kyle Kraayenbrink Mason Kraayenbrink

Rob Kraayenbrink Jim Kraayenbrink Russell Kraayenbrink

Mother of the Month for March: Brianne Kraayenbrink

THE KITCHEN:

March 19: Jim and Lucia Kraayenbrink

John and Bertha Kraayenbrink March 26: Greg and Katie Kraayenbrink

Mason and Brianne Kraayenbrink April 2: Glen Lubbers and Rob Kraayenbrink

John and Erica Lubbers April 9: Gerald and Linda Lubbers

Kurtis and Evie Lubbers

SOUND and VIDEO ATTENDANTS:

Mar 19: Sound: Nicolina Benn Video: Brad Kraayenbrink Mar 26: Sound: Brian Kraayenbrink Video: Dylan DePooter

Apr 2: Sound: Liza Baisden Video: Rob Griffioen

April 9: Sound: Dylan DePooter Video: Jeff Kraayenbrink

NAME OF CONFESSING MEMBER FOR ELDER FOR DEACON

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Signature:

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6:30 pm: Pastor Josh Tuininga (* please stand if able)

Welcome *Opening Song: LUYH 138 Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land

*Call to Worship – Isaiah 55:8-12 *Greeting

*Song: LUYH 162 To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord

*Statement of Faith: Nicene Creed

Congregational Prayer Offering: Wallaceburg Christian School

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17; 2 Peter 3:13-18

Message: Testing the New Testament Video Series: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi

*Song of Response: LUYH 751 Open Your Ears, O Faithful People

*Blessing

*Parting Song: LUYH 958 Alleluia, Alleluia

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YOUTH SERVICE: Join us at Maranatha CRC, Woodstock on Sunday, March 26 at 4pm for our

Youth Service. Speaker will be Pastor Willemina Zwart and worship will be led by our youth. Refreshments to follow.

SOUP AND BUN DINNER: Join us this Tuesday, March 21 for a Soup and Bun Dinner from 5:30 – 7 pm. Come out for a hot and delicious bowl of soup or chili. Cost is on a

donation basis and all money raised will go to our missionaries Pastor Glenn and Laura Adams in Bolivia. Come out for a great night of fellowship and sharing a meal together while

supporting a great cause. All are welcome!!!

Early Announcement: A choir, organ and Pan flute concert is planned for DV Saturday

April 8 2017 7.30 PM in the First Christian Reformed Church Corner Murphy rd and Exmouth st in Sarnia. Andre Knevel organ and Liselotte Rokyta Pan flute will be in concert with

the “Sursum Corda” male choir. Tickets already available at the Dutch shop Lambton Mall

rd. Adults $ 15. Youth $ 10 children 10 and under are free.

Available Free in the Digital Library - “The Heidelberg Catechism, 450th Anniversary Edition” is available free to all in the CRC through the Digital Library (crcna.org/Library). This

edition offers a fresh and accurate translation of the historic confession that has become an anchor for faith for generations of Christians.

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Council New from March 14, 2017

1. Council approved registration funding for 2 or 3 leaders to go with 10 of our

youth to the All Ontario Youth Convention in May at a cost of approximately

$260 each.

2. Council approved contributing $450 CAD each for Valerie K, Nicolina B, and

Tonda G to attend the Annual Gems Leadership Conference at Dort College

in Iowa in July.

3. Council approved the Hospitality Committee to host a Soup and Bun Dinner

Fundraiser on Tuesday, March 21 to raise additional funds for a new vehicle

for Pastor Glenn and Laura Adams.

4. Save the date for a free Community Breakfast to be held on April 22 from

8:30 am to 10:30 am. Talk to any member of the Hospitality Committee to

volunteer to help.

5. Council approved various church bookings.

6. Council adopted the new council nomination timeline. Council is asking the

congregation for nominations for office bearers. Retiring Elders are

Charley Feddes and John Lubbers and retiring Deacon is Casey DePooter.

Please prayerfully consider who you feel are gifted for these tasks. Please

submit your signed nominations to any member of council. For your

convenience, a table is provided at the end of the bulletin that you may use

to submit your nominations before the next council meeting. The date of the

next council meeting is April 11, 2017. Please have all nominations to

council before April 11th. Thank-You. Please note: nominations are not

limited to the 4 spots on the form in the bulletin.

7. Next Council meeting is April 11, 2017.

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Grit and Grace Conference: Grit and Grace Conference: Saturday, April 1, 2017, 9:00am -

3:30pm at Redeemer University College, in Ancaster. All women are invited for a day of

inspiration, worship and fellowship, with the theme of Life’s Great Dare… I will see the goodness of the Lord. Ps. 27:13 Speaker, Christa Hesselink. Come and be refreshed and

renewed; bring your friends! For more information, and to register on-line go to:www.gritandgraceconference.ca or contact Marian Lensink: mlensink@crcna.org if you have

questions.

Dunamis Fellowship: Upcoming Events: Sounding the Shofar: Praying in the Kingdom of

God. This will be a day of Fellowship, equipping and prayer. It will be held on April 1, 2017 at the Guelph Bible Conference in Guelph. Ignite: This event is designed to expand your

understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. It will be held at Destination Church in St Thomas, Ontario on Friday April 7 & Saturday April 8. These events are sponsored by

Dunamis Fellowship Canada. For more information and to register,

visit:www.dunamisfellowshipcanada.org.

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Inspire 2017 - Early Registration Ends Soon - Only two weeks remain to get early bird

registration rates for this summer’s Inspire 2017 event. Join Ann Voskamp, Richard Mouw, and people of all ages from 1000+ CRC congregations for an unforgettable three days in Detroit,

Michigan from August 3-5. You will be fed through great worship, challenged by keynote speakers, equipped through workshops, and connected to others – like you - who are inspired

to serve God in their local church. Register at crcna.org/Inspire2017. Rates go up April 1.

Resilient Families: Walking Together through Every Generation - You'll be glad you

attended this training on Saturday, April 29, in Whitby ON to learn about topics of interest to families who have a member with a disability including sibling relationships, mutual support,

estate planning, supporting one another, and ways churches can come alongside families. Register today; early bird registration ends March 24. See www.crcna.org/disability for

registration link.

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SCRIPTURE READERS:

March 19: Linda Lubbers Leviticus 23:15-22; Acts 2:1-13

March 26: Pastor Josh Leviticus 23:23-25 April 2: Henry Griffioen Leviticus 23:33-44; John 7:37-43

April 9: Ryan Hoogerbrugge

READING THE BIBLE TOGETHER: March 20: Psalms 10-12 March 21: Psalms 13-16 March 22: Psalms 17-19

March 23: Psalms 20-23 March 24: Psalms 24-26

COFFEE BREAK NURSERY:

March 22: Ken Roche and Beth Kominek March 29: Erica Lubbers and Marlene Allaer

April 5: Ken Roche and Lucia Kraayenbrink

USHERS: (Reminder, please help those in need of assistance to their seat)

March 19: Ken Roche ®, Jeff DePooter March 26: Mason Kraayenbrink, Wayne Vandendool ®

April 2: Wilf Allaer ®, Casey DePooter

April 9: Lucas DePooter, Fred Kraayenbrink ®

GREETERS: March 19: Wilf and Marlene Allaer

March 26: Dick and Carolyn Bulsink April 2: John and Tracey Feddes

April 9: Brian and Karen Kraayenbrink