5G PASTOR: JOSH TUININGA

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1 WALLACEBURG CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 150 Bruinsma Avenue Wallaceburg, Ontario N8A 5G Website: phone link PASTOR: JOSH TUININGA June 3, 2018

2 JUNE 3, :00 am: Pastor Josh Tuininga (*please stand if able) Welcome and Announcements Gathering BY God s Grace Introduction *Call to Worship/Opening Prayer Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Awaken your might; come and save us. Restore us, O God; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. O LORD God Almighty, how long will your anger smolder against the prayers of your people? You have fed them with the bread of tears; you have made them drink tears by the bowlful. You have made us a source of contention to our neighbors, and our enemies mock us. Restore us, O God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. The mountains were covered with its shade, the mighty cedars with its branches. It sent out its boughs to the Sea, its shoots as far as the River. Why have you broken down its walls so that all who pass by pick its grapes? Boars from the forest ravage it and the creatures of the field feed on it. Return to us, O God Almighty! Look down from heaven and see! Watch over this vine, the root your right hand has planted, the son you have raised up for yourself. Your vine is cut down, it is burned with fire; at your rebuke your people perish. Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand, the son of man you have raised up for yourself. Then we will not turn away from you; revive us, and we will call on your name. Restore us, O LORD God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. Amen -Psalm 80 *Gods Greeting Growing IN God s Grace *Reading *Song: Lord, I Need Thee Reading Song: Ten Thousand Reasons 2 13

3 Reading Song: Blessed Be Your Name Reading Song: In the Eye of the Storm Prayer with the Children Song of Preparation: He Will Hold Me Fast Scripture: Psalm 88 Message: When Darkness Seems to be our Only Friend *Song of Response: PsH 489 When Peace Like A River Going WITH God s Grace Congregational Prayer Offering: Disability Concerns *Blessing *Closing Song: PsH 442 st. 1, 3, 5 Abide With Me The Officiating Elder will be available after the service in the sanctuary for anyone who would like prayer. 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 refreshments and fellowship together. May we have a blessed day as we praise our awesome God. OFFICIATING ELDER: June 3: Dick Bulsink June 17: Charley Feddes June 10: John Feddes June 24: Rob Kraayenbrink EVENING COLLECTIONS: For the month of June all evening service offerings will support NeighbourLink. OFFERINGS: June 3: June 10 June 17: June 24: Disability Concerns Deacons: Kurtis Lubbers and Marlene Allaer Beginnings Deacons: Nick Dykema and Bill DePooter Wycliffe Bible Translators Deacons: Marlene Allaer and Kurtis Lubbers Wallaceburg Christian School Deacons: Bill DePooter and Nick Dkyema 12 3

4 NEXT WEEK S OFFERING: BEGINNINGS FAMILY SERVICES: Beginnings is a non-profit, faith-based agency providing pregnancy counselling and adoption services as well as infertility counselling and embryo donation services to clients of all ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations and walks of life. In the conviction that life is a gift from God, Beginnings mission is to provide services related to pregnancy and adoption. Beginnings approach is child- centred, dedicated to building and supporting healthy family relationships. Beginnings offers quality, non judgmental services to everyone, does not participate in political action, and is committed to the concept of openness. RECEIPTS: Camp U Turn. $ Ministry to Seafarers. $ April Monthly Collection ~ Salvation Army. $ Budget $ FAMILY CIRCLE: Continue to 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. BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS: Congratulations to Karen Roche, Evie Lubbers, Bill DePooter, Justin Dykema, and Jaclyn Owusu who are celebrating their birthdays in this coming week. May God bless your celebrations. FREE COMMUNITY MEAL: We will be hosting a Community Chili Supper this Wednesday, June 6 th beginning at 5:30 pm. All are welcome to join us for chili, salad, buns, and refreshments. Come out and enjoy a delicious bowl of chili and to help make the many people that join us from the community feel welcome. LET S PLAY BALL: A day of baseball is being planned for Saturday, June 16 th beginning at 9 am. If interested and able to play on the 16th please sign the signup sheet on the table by the office. More details to follow if there is enough available players. Hey, You(th)!: Jesus made it sound so simple. Love God and love your neighbour as you love yourself. Three things, The Big Three. Love God. Love yourself. Love your neighbour. But what does that actually look like in today s uber-connected, messy, self-absorbed world? #Struggle, right?! We'll be unpacking those three things (and more!) at this year's Classis Chatham Fall Youth retreat! If you're high-school aged, come and hang out with us at Forest Cliff Camp, September The planning team is shaking things up this year, and we promise you it's going to be a weekend you don't want to miss! To register, visit classischathamyouthretreat.eventbrite.ca or classischathamyouthretreat@gmail.com for more information. 4 11

5 6:30 pm: Pastor Josh Tuininga (*please stand if able) *Welcome *Opening Song: Ancient Words *Call to Worship Titus 3:4-8 *Greeting *Statement of Faith: Nicene Creed Songs: PsH 461 Beautiful Saviour (Heb 1:1-13) O Church Arise (Ephesians 6) Congregational Prayer Offering: NeighbourLink Prayer of Illumination Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10 Hebrews 6 Message *Song of Response: LUYH 15 The First Place (Col. 1:15-20) *Blessing *Parting Song: LUYH 956 To God Be the Glory (1 Thess. 5:19) The Wallaceburg Christian School is hosting a year end Celebration BBQ on Friday, June 8 at the school (693 Albert Street), from 5:30-6:30 pm. You are invited to join us as we celebrate another successful year, thanks to God s graciousness. The menu includes delicious beef on a bun, hot dogs, beans, salads and the fixings, including dessert. Cost is on a donation basis. Don t forget your lawn chairs! Pray for Synod Please pray for the delegates, staff, and deliberations at Synod From Thursday, June 7 Thursday, June 14, approximately 600 delegates and staff of the CRC and the RCA will be gathered at Calvin College to partner for global impact for the Glory of God. For more information and to sign on to pray, go to crcna.org/synod/prayer "SEARCH Woodstock": Are you looking for something different to do this summer? Check out Search! A youth weekend retreat with a focus on our well-being, enabling youth and leaders to discover answers to some of the questions and issues that face us in our lives. Registration is now open for grade 9-12 students being held at Maranatha CRC, Woodstock from July 26 - July 29th. Please join us for a weekend filled with dive-in sessions and speakers in which we will have in-depth discussions looking at "Who Am I", "What Am I Here For", and "Where Do I Fit In". Our main speaker this year is Jason Dykstra, a mediator, conflict coach, and father. We will also go out to work sites within Woodstock, lending a helping hand to those in need. For more information and to register, please check out our website - searchwoodstock.webs.com. You can also contact Kristin at at Maranatha CRC. Registration deadline is July 1st! 10 5

6 CLASSIS CHATHAM HIGHLIGHTS Tuesday, May 22, 2018 hosted by Covenant CRC, Woodstock Rev. John Moelker of Covenant welcomed all. Pastor John reflected on the theme encouragement, and following a time of worship and devotions with the assistance of the Covenant praise team, the delegates broke into smaller groups for a time of sharing and prayer. All 28 churches of classis were present with 66 delegates in attendance, including 9 firsttime delegates. All first time delegates signed the Covenant for Office Bearers. Classis was declared constituted and Rev. Eric Groot-Nibbelink of London-Bethel and Rev. Steve Dozeman of London-Talbot Street were seated as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. Mr. Ron Middel was seated as the Clerk. Delegates and guests were encouraged by Chaplain Doug Rowley on the Ridgetown College chaplaincy program, and written and/or video reports by Chaplains Kelly Sibthorpe of Fanshawe College and Mike Wagenman of Western University. Classis was made aware that our Classical Ministries Committee has approved the beginning of an annual Classis Chatham Administrator s Day. This event is planned to be a time of encouraging, sharing and equipping our church administrators. The first event is planned for Wednesday, October 17 th at Westmount CRC, Strathroy. Recommendations from classis Nominations Committee have been approved by the Classical Ministries Committee (CMC) or classis: Rev. Willemina Zwart (London-Good News) to the Nominating Committee Mike Talsma (London-Forest City North) to a 3 rd term on the Finance Committee Rev. Josh Tuininga (Wallaceburg) to a 3 rd term on the Student Fund Committee Rev. John Moelker (Woodstock-Covenant) on the Youth Ministry Team Albert Renkema (Woodstock-Covenant), Rev. Groot-Nibbelink (London-Bethel), Kees Kooy (Sarnia-Redeemer) as Church Visitors Rev. Peter Hoytema (Strathroy-Westmount) to a 3 rd term as Regional Pastor Rev. Peter Hoytema to the Redeemer University College Board of Governors Richard Boer (London-Bethel) as Deacon at Large on the Classical Ministries Committee Classis approved the 2017 Audited Financial Statements and also approved the appointment of BDO Canada LLP, Woodstock as auditors for 2018 fiscal year. Following a review and recommendations by our Finance Committee and CMC, classis approved increases to the rates paid for pulpit supply, mileage and the honourariums to our Treasurer and Stated Clerk beginning in Classis received and update from our Classical Church Planting Team and participated in an exercise reviewing and imagining where the next church plant(s) might be. A committee will be formed to study various leadership models and structure within the CRC, in light of various factors, including that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to get members to serve in the offices of elder and deacon. Note: If you know of a member 6 9

7 USHERS: (Reminder, please help those in need of assistance to their seat) June 3: Fred Kraayenbrink, Greg Kraayenbrink June 10: Dick Bulsink, Casey Depooter June 17: Lucas DePooter, Bill DePooter June 24: Dave Foster, Rob Kraayenbrink GREETERS: June 3: Lucas and Nicole DePooter June 10: Pete and Cassandra Hensel June 17: Mitchell and Jocelyn Kraayenbrink June 24: Wayne and Joyce Dykema SUNDAY SCHOOL May 20/27 June 3/10 3yr old /JK /SK: Alyssa Kraayenbrink Beth Kominek Grade 1 / 2: Taryn Watson Lisa DePooter Grade 3/4/5/6: No Classes No Classes NURSERY: June 3 June 10 June 17 Infants Infants Infants Jaclyn Owusu Evie Lubbers Joyce Dykema Tara Feddes Nicole C. DePooter Lydia Kraayenbrink Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers Erica Lubbers Valerie Kraayenbrink Jocelyn Kraayenbrink Brayden Kraayenbrink Sean Kraayenbrink Connor Lubbers Mother of the Month for June: Alie Peters THE KITCHEN: June 3: Jeff and Denise Tessier Wilf and Marlene Allaer June 10: Kevin and Janice Childs Bill and Olga DePooter June 17: Gary and Shirley DePooter June 24: Jeff and Lisa DePooter Lucas and Nicole DePooter Casey and Megan DePooter SOUND and VIDEO ATTENDANTS: June 3: Sound: Russell Kraayenbrink Video: Daniel Kraayenbrink June 10: Sound: Connor Lubbers Video: Russell Kraayenbrink June 17: Sound: Timothy Kraayenbrink Video: Jeff Kraayenbrink June 24: Sound: Kyle Kraayenbrink Video: Connor Lubbers 8 interested, gifted and willing to serve on such a committee, please contact Ron Middel, Stated Clerk. Classis was blessed to hear Church Counselor, Church Visitor, and a number of other reports throughout the day. We adjourned at 3:20 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., DV, at East CRC, Strathroy. -- Minutes are available through your church or Ron Middel, Stated Clerk Is Everyone Welcome at Our Church? - Join us Thursday, June 14 at 6:45 pm at Calvin CRC (424 Hwy #5, Dundas) for a continuing conversation about disability and belonging in our faith communities. Dessert included! Building on our previous event in November, Sara Pot will facilitate our evening as we discuss tangible ways that express the inclusive vision of belonging as it relates to disability and church. Whether or not you attended November's "More than Welcome" talk, this promises to be a meaningful conversation for all. We will reference Barb Newman's recent article "Everyone Welcome", featured in the Banner magazine, March For more information, visit MISSIONAL. RELATIONAL. LOCAL. Stay more connected with all things that are happening here at Wallaceburg CRC with the new app from the CRC entitled The Bridge App. Check out all of the unique features of the app by visiting the website: thebridgeapp.org. You can download the app directly from this site. We are excited to share all of the features of the app with our church members but it only works if you download the app today. Explore the app to see features like: our current church directory, donating directly to designated causes through the app, direct access to the daily devotional Today, quick access to the online version of the Bible, push notifications of prayer requests for our church and MUCH more! If you have any questions about The Bridge App, contact Lucia in the church office. SCRIPTURE READERS: June 3: Linda Lubbers Psalm 88 June 10: Pastor Josh Ephesians 4:1-16 June 17: Henry Griffioen Ephesians 4:17 5:20 June 24: Dave Foster Ephesians 5:21-6:9 READING THE BIBLE TOGETHER: June 4: Hebrews 7-9 June 5: Hebrews June 6: Hebrews 12-13;James 1 June 7: James 2-3 June 8: James 4-5; 1 Peter 1 ROAMER: June 3: Rob Kraayenbrink June 10: Bill DePooter June 17: Don Snary June 24: Wayne Dykema July 1: Jim Kraayenbrink July 8: Matt Feddes 7