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2 page 1 Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church August 5, 2018 Welcome A warm welcome is extended to our visitors and church family. We are thankful that you have joined us for worship today. May God richly bless you, as we worship together. Please join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall after the service. Youth & Young Adults Pastor Rev. Joe Groeneveld Summer student intern Silvio Esteves Cty. Rd. 18, Williamsburg, ON Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Child care provided for infants and toddlers during the morning worship service. Junior Sunday School for children born in 2013, 2014 Dismissed during the worship service. Intern Silvio will be leading the worship service this morning once again. This is now his 9th week here of 10! We welcome Ina Hoebeke-Lemans from the Netherlands to lead us in worship with song. Pastor Joe and family will enjoy a few weeks of vacation visiting family. If you have any specific concerns, please contact Pastor Syl or your elder. Prayer Ministry: Prayer requests for the congregational prayer can be passed on to the pastor through phone call, or text, as well as coming to the Council room just before the service. A prayer team continues to meet in the prayer room before the service. Unless otherwise noted, our songs are projected from Lift Up Your Hearts. If you can t see the projected songs, this hymn book is available at the back of the church. Ottawa Christian Counseling Service: Dundas County Divisional office. Please call the Ottawa office at to contact Elizabeth. All new clients must dial 0 for general inquiries.

3 Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church August 5, 2018 page 2 Welcoming Visitors God Calls us to Worship Gathering Songs *Call to Worship *Silent Prayer followed by Ina Hoebeke- Lemans song Bridge of Love *God s Greeting *Songs of Praise: 6 Praise the Lord, Sing Hallelujah. We Renew our Relationship with God Prayer of Confession Words of Assurance: Song of Assurance: 363 Blessed Assurance: Jesus is Mine God s Will for our Lives: Children s Song: M113 Jesus Love the Little Children Children s Message (Children 3-4 depart for Sunday School) We Respond with Thanksgiving & Prayer Our Offerings: 1/ Local and Denominational Ministries 2/ Education Assistance Fund Offertory Song by Ina Hoebeke-Lemans - Touched by God s Love Offertory Prayer Christ s Church Grows Congregational Prayer *Song of Preparation: M11 O God, to Us Show Mercy God Speaks to us in His Word Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10 Sermon: Do you know if you know God? Prayer of Application God Sends us into the World *Song: 366 My Jesus I Love Thee (Dutch and English) *Affirmation of faith: 836 Belgic Confession Art. 20 *God s Blessing *Doxology: 941 Song of Hope Prayer Items In our Church we pray for: - those who find it difficult to deal with the heat - a time of renewal for Pastor Joe and family as they are on holidays - Camp Adonai, that all preparations will be completed this week, as organizers ready themselves to welcome campers next Sunday. In our Classis we pray for: Community, Dixon's Corners, Pastor Aaron Thompson In South Dundas we pray for: Iroquois - Matilda United Church Pastoral Charge Rev. Valerie Vande Wiele Offerings received last Sunday Budget $ 2,947 World Renew $ 1,805 Offering Schedule August 5 - Education Assitance Fund This fund provides financial support to families who send their children to Christian elementary or Christian high school. August 12 - Benevolent Fund This fund is used by the deacons to financially assist those within our church and the community when a need arises or help is requested. August 19 - Wycliffe Since 1968, Wycliffe Canada has served minority language groups worldwide by fostering an understanding of God s Word through Bible translation, while nurturing literacy, education and stronger communities. Wycliffe s team and partners strive to create access to education for language groups around the world. They want marginalized groups, the poor and the overlooked to have a chance to know God s incredible love and escape (*indicates please stand if able) (offering schedule cont. on page 3)

4 page 3 Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church August 5, 2018 (Offering Schedule cont.) poverty. Wycliffe Canada is changing lives by translating God s Word into the heart language of the people and communities they serve. August 26 - Beginnings Family Services In the conviction that life is a gift from God, Beginnings Family Services is a non-profit, faith-based agency providing pregnancy and infertility counselling as well as adoption services to clients of all ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations and walks of life. Interim Pastor for our congregation: Since we were unable to extend a call to a pastor to minister to our congregation beginning this fall, council has contacted Rev. George Holthof and offered him a part time position serving our congregation for a 3 month period beginning in October with the option of extending it to 6 months (until the end of March 2019). Rev. Holthof has also been asked to serve two other congregations and he will prayerfully discern God's will for him and has asked for a month to consider this request. If you would like to contact him, he can be reached at revgeoholthof@gmail.com or at From Resonate Global Mission Global Prayer Safari - In Swahili, the word "safari" means "journey." Join a team of North Americans who appreciate the power of prayer as you journey hand-in-hand with teams from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. You'll learn about prayer from other Christian traditions as you visit schools, hospitals, jails, government buildings, markets, and more. Dates: January 31 - February 11, For more information, visit www. resonateglobalmission.org/safari. Journey Through Egypt - Join Resonate Global Mission on an Egypt Vision Tour. History comes alive as you learn how scripture is connected to ancient Egyptian monuments. Dates: April 2-10, For more information visit www. resonateglobalmission.org/egypt. From CRC Communications Help is Only a Call, Click, or Chat Away - We're making it easier for you and your church to access CRC resources. If you're involved in a church ministry and wonder if your denomination can help with something, just CALL ( ), CLICK ( or CHAT (from any page on We're here to serve, and would love to connect you with people and resources to support your ministry. This Week - July 6 Dean Howland 7 Dick Don Melissa Pickup 9 Amy Henderson Ryker Dewar 10 Wilma Oosterhof 11 Nicole Johnson Happy Birthday Next Week - 12 Philip Hoftyzer 13 Kimberly Yogurtian 14 Jason Douma 16 Steven VanBruinessen 18 Nathan VanderVeen We rejoice with those celebrating more than 70 years - Dick Don with his 90th birthday on August 7th

5 Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church August 5, 2018 page 4 MOST IMPORTANT NAME Check out this crossword and see how well you know the names of Jesus. Directions: Use these names for Jesus to complete the puzzle. 1. Good (John 10:11) 2. (John 1:41) 3. Prince of (Isaiah 9:6) 4. and Omega (Revelations 1:8) 5. Light of the (John 8:12) 6. of man (Matthew 8:20) 7. of God (John 1:29) 8. Good (Psalm19:14) 9. of life. (John 6:35) 10. (Matthew 11.19) F E 9 KIDSCORNER.NET

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7 Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church August 5, 2018 page 6 EVENTS CALENDAR August 12 to 17 August 18 to 25 Junior week Senior week Christian Stewardship Services A Child called Charity The word charity is derived from the word love and probably says it all. How appropriate then, in our last Will and Testament to reserve a place for A Child Called Charity : which is simply, a share for the charities you wish to support. Marinus Koole, CSS Consultant, will be in your area August 13-15, available to meet and explore how you can honour God in this area of your life. As a member of the Christian Reformed Church, one of our founding partners, you have access to the services of CSS at no cost. For further information or to book a personal consultation with Marinus, please call x 225 or marinusk@csservices.ca Friendship Picnic- Sat. August 25/18 on the church lawn from 11am to 1pm. Remember to bring your lawn chairs. If you would like to become a helper to our Friendship Group and like to see what we are all about come join us at the picnic. For information call Margo VanGilst or Christine Vandermeer.

8 SERVICE CALENDAR Elder Hall Monitor August 5 Jack Menkhorst Jason Wagensveld August 12 Harold Douma Dan Schuler August 19 Ype VanderVeen John Guthrie August 26 Jack VanGilst Andrew van Veen Deacons Peter Venema Andrew Harbers Mike Dewar Mark Geertsema Projector Josh G. Devin G. Chris J. Tony V. Usher Front Door Neil V. Bridget D Tim V. Jason S. Jack V. Margo V. Jo-Ann H. Musician Song Leader Margo special guest. Margo group of 4 Tanya group of 3 Jessica Harold D. Nursery Cuddlers Erin V. Emma H. Betty-Ann v. Janet N. Jessica M. Lindsey D. Kristin G. Liz M. Nursery Adventurers Alice S. Eva R. Megan D. Karen M. Dan S. Emily T. Tanya G. Laura-Lee D. Noah W. John M. Nanct D. David T. Coffee Derrick & Janet Ed & Jolanda Theo & Ria Mike & Jackie Tony & Jessica Koop & Kathy Koop & Kathy Gerald & Eva Woodland Villa: Aug 12 J. & J. Wagensveld, T. & J. VanderVeen, Y. & G. VanderVeen, P. Venema Aug 26 J.& J. Menkhorst, J.&K. Menkhorst, P. Venema Letter to the missionary this week - J. & J. Wagensveld Mailing Address - Karen Lubbers, P.O. Box 423, Soroti, Uganda ttklubbers@hotmail.com Contact Information: Intern Silvio "Syl" Esteves In Williamsburg from Sunday-Wednesday every week Phone srmesteves@gmail.com Pastor Joe: Home , cell / josephgroeneveld@gmail.com Custodian / Church hall rental - Bill & Jo-Anne Hoftyzer / jwhoftyzer@hotmail.com Bulletin Deadline is Thursday noon , cell / aliceschuler@ripnet.com