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1 We care about you! Please keep us posted about hospitalizations, surgeries, engagements, births, bereavements, and prayer requests and feel free to visit the church office anytime! The coffeepot is on! ** If you are admitted to the hospital, please mention your connection to Community Baptist so we will be notified. ** Telephone Fax or Website... combap.ca Twitter... twitter.com/combapsc Facebook (ComBap)... facebook.com/combap.ca Facebook (Youth)... facebook.com/combapyouth Facebook (College & Career)... facebook.com/combap College & Career Facebook (Missions)...facebook.com/ComBapMissions Pastor... Joell Haugan (ON SABBATICAL) Secretary... Penny G. (Penny is typically in the office weekdays except Tuesday.) Prayer Chain... Call or the church (as above) or text Penny. Church Council: Moderator... Vic G. Building & Maintenance Team Leader... Jake G. Christian Education Team Leader... Karen W. Community Building Team Leader... Nicole G. Missions Team Leader... Matt H. Treasurer... Steve D. Worship Team Leader... Eva B. Member At Large... Penny G. Finance Corner Needed Weekly For Budget $3, Received August 21 $2, Muffin Fundraiser $ (for Healing Hearts Ministries)

2 August 28, 2016 Happiness is living by inner purpose, not by outer pressures. (David Augsberger)

3 Bringing people into the caring community of Christ Please take a moment to sign the clipboard in front of you. If you have a prayer request, please print it on a prayer request slip and place it in the offering basket later in the service. If you may have trouble hearing the service, talk to the sound man to borrow one of our FM radios with headphones. Larger print bulletins and ComBap Updates are available on the back table. Sunday, August 28, 2016 Service Leader: Matt H. Worship Leader: Loreen W. Jelly Belly Video: Esther Was Chosen To Be Queen Scripture Reading: Daniel 1:1-21 Message: Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place Pastor Fred W. This Sunday Next Sunday Greeters Bill & Trudy J. Doreen M., Wanda S. Dave D.*, Arnold & Marie B.*, Sheldon K., Ushers Alice E., Burt R. Ken & Doreen M. Kitchen Cleanup Clipboard Club Theme Trudy J. Lynn K. Wild Things (Please return clipboards after service.) Under The Sea (Please return clipboards after service.)

4 Summer Chat With Our Missionaries Darrell & Laura Lee B. in Rwanda What is the temperature there right now? Kigali, Rwanda 18 to 20 degrees C at night and low 30 s in the sun in the daytime (or high 20 s). When you look outside, what do you see? From our balcony, we see palm trees, hibiscus bushes, poinsettia bushes, a frangipani tree, the brick wall surrounding our yard with metal roofs below that, and then the rolling hills of Kigali. What is your accommodation like? We live in a normal house fairly large with two floors. We have western bathrooms and a kitchen that is similar to North America (with a gas stove). What is your usual mode of transportation? We have a car. What is something unusual about the culture there? The cow is king in Rwanda! The dowry ceremony, which is part of the wedding tradition, includes the giving of a cow/cows to the bride s family (or the envelope representing the cow in today s culture). They even play recorded moo s during a certain part! What languages are spoken? Kinyarwanda, English, and French How big is the average family? Ranges from two children to six to eight kids, although there is a push toward smaller families If you could receive any item in a care package, what would it be? Candy (Skittles, licorice, Nibs, Twizzlers, and Fuzzy Peach all travel well), Kool-Aid (no sugar added), and Crystal Light drink mix. What does a typical church service look like? Includes lots of music with both congregational singing and choirs, as well as a sermon usually between three and four hours long How open are people to the gospel? Very!

5 Summer Chat With Our Missionaries Pauline K. in Kenya What is the temperature there right now? In Kenya, June and July are the cold season s months. Right now the temperature ranges from 15 degrees to 20 Celsius. The weather is chilly and at times bits of sunshine. When you look outside, what do you see? I can see the trees, birds, buildings, people walking, electricity posts, communication network boosters, clouds, and hills. What is your accommodation like? A simple bed with warm beddings for the weather to keep warm. What is your usual mode of transportation? I use public transport known as matatus, which is a 14 seater capacity van. What is something unusual about the culture there? The practice of witchcraft in some native communities What languages are spoken? English, Kiswahili, Kikamba (majority), Kikuyu, and other tribes are minority. How big is the average family? An average family comprises of five to eight family members, including the parents. If you could receive any item in a care package, what would it be? Washing detergents What does a typical church service look like? It starts with prayers, worship songs and presentations, offerings, announcements, sermon, and then final prayers and exit song. How open are people to the gospel? Majority of the people are very religious and open to the gospel. Salvation Army needs Food Bank volunteers (mornings, Monday to Thursday) to sort food and prepare food hampers. If you are interested in helping, please call (306)

6 Other Events Fridays & Saturdays Friday, September 2 Thursday, September 15 Saturday, September 17 Youth Drop-In Evenings at The Center Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. facebook.com/thecentersc sccyi.ca Gary s Graduation from Teen Challenge at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Saskatoon at 7:00 p.m. teenchallenge.ca The Swift Current Community Youth Initiative will be hosting their Annual General Meeting at The Center at 12:00 noon. sccyi.ca Beth Moore Simulcast at Trailview Alliance Church from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (Tickets are available from Penny. Price is $30.00, which includes lunch and coffee breaks.) Thursday, September 29 September 30 to October 1 Thursday, October 13 October 21 to 23 Sunday, October 30 Transworld Radio Banquet at Trailview Alliance Church at 6:30 p.m. twrcanada.org What It Means To Follow Jesus Rethink Conference at Briercrest Bible College (Conference for young adults) rethinkconference.ca Teen Challenge Gala at Living Hope Alliance Church (Regina) at 6:30 p.m., featuring The Sundrops. tcsk.ca Youth Edge at Millar College millarcollege.ca Winning At Conflict Seminar (Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage) at Family Community Church clarencecounsellingcentre.com

7 Congratulations! to Jim & Corinne D. on their marriage August 20, God bless you! to Stan & Olga S. on their great grandson, Elijah Alexander, born August 3, 2016 at 8:33 p.m. to James & Stephanie M. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 53 cm long. Grandparents are Kevin & Janie K. Condolences to Jake & Gerry G. on the passing of Gerry s sister. FIND THESE WORDS: p r e t r a i n e d b t t w c e u v n t e o d e l v e r j q r j n m i l s h m e m o s t a m d y d y w s o g p y e e r w i f e b e i m e l a s u r e j s u a i r r t e l v n l v i v s b c u f a s a k e e h i h g i n o l b i n t s m a d c t l o n o l t e l o a n e v e l j n n e b u c h a d n e z z a r e s u k i c z s u w d l k e g d o o f m l o o l q x i g h j w i s d o m i a s s i g n e d e l i f e d u t i t p a v g s t r e a s u r e y e c a l a p aptitude assigned Babylon chosen defile food handsome healthier Jerusalem Nebuchadnezzar nobility nourished palace permission qualified resolved royal service temple trained treasure understanding vegetables wine wisdom

8 This Week Fellowship Hall refers to the foyer or gathering room as you come in the main doors. The Faith & Fellowship Room refers to the gathering room back behind the offices. To get to the Faith & Fellowship Room from outside, you may enter through the Office door (or through the north door at the back of the church). Parking is available at the back. Today 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 1:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting at the church (Faith & Fellowship Room) Events & Ministries Monday Prayer Meeting in the Faith & Fellowship Room at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Ladies Bag Lunch Fellowship: Ladies, bring your lunch and come to the church for a visit (Faith & Fellowship Room) at noon. Thursday Thursday Prayer Meeting in the Faith & Fellowship Room from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. (Come earlier to eat lunch if you wish.) Vic & Char G. s Care Group at their home at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Thursday Coffee at Humpty s at 9:30 a.m. Coffee at Bus Depot at 9:30 a.m. Next Sunday 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Service: Guest Speaker - Lorne G.

9 ComBap Events Please be sure to contact the church office to book any area of the church for events, use of the kitchen, care group meetings, music practices, etc. We accept bookings from many groups within and outside the church; and if you don t book, you could be disappointed if the space you want isn t available. mark your calendar! Sunday, September 11 Sunday, September 11 Registration for J.A.M. Session (Sunday School) CELEBRATION SUNDAY: WELCOME BACK TO PASTOR JOELL, POTLUCK DINNER, & COMBAP GOLF TOURNAMENT! Sunday, September 11 For the potluck, we mostly need salads and desserts as some main dish courses will be provided. Annual ComBap Golf Tournament: Chinook Golf Course at 2:30 p.m. Prices: Juniors (ages 12 to 18) $14.00 Adults (19 and up) $29.00

10 Chinook Members No charge Golf Carts $14.00 Monday, September 12 Wednesday, September 14 Thursday, September 15 Tuesday, September 20 Wednesday, September 21 You may pay at the Golf Course BUT we need to know who plans to participate so we can set up teams. Please register by completing the form or contacting Jake G. or Penny G. NO LATER THAN September 4. Plus, we would appreciate a toonie donation from each golfer to donate to Rock Solid Refuge. Please hand the toonies in to Jake or Penny. Missions Team Meeting at the church (Fellowship Hall) at 7:00 p.m. Safe Food Handling Course: We will be hosting a Safe Food Handling Course at our church from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To register, please contact Penny by Wednesday, August 31. Cost per participant will be $ Terry & Penny G. s Care Group will resume at the church (Faith & Fellowship Room) at 7:00 p.m. They will be starting the study, Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman. Youth Group (Grades 7 to 12) will resume at the church (Youth Room) at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Joell s Care Groups will resume at the church (Faith & Fellowship Room) at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

11 October 14 to 16 Sunday, October 23 November 5 & 6 Connection 2016 The Never Ending Story at Manitou Springs Hotel & Spa (Saskatchewan Baptist Women s Retreat): Cost is $155/person, which includes two nights accommodation (four ladies per room) and a banquet on Saturday evening. ComBap Fall Supper We have an EXCITING missions weekend planned, with Gord K., Ron & Beth R., a coffeehouse evening, a Sunday potluck dinner, and a concert by The Singing Hills. SIGN UP FOR THE 2016 COMBAP GOLF TOURNAMENT! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Sunday, September 11, :30 p.m. Chinook Golf Course Preferences: I would rather be on one of the teams that tees off earlier. I would rather be on one of the teams that tees off later. Please put me on the same team as if possible. Deadline: Please register by Sunday, September 4. Name: Phone/