Hope Christian Reformed Church, Port Perry Voice of Hope April 27, 2014 WELCOME TO HOPE CHURCH May you experience God s love with us today. Please join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments after the service. SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00am Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis Opening Worship God s Word of Grace Song of Response Children s Time Offering Prayer and Share Time HE is GREATER than I John 3:30 (page 1650) Blessing Closing Song FOR KIDS TODAY Nursery up to 3 years old (Dropped off prior to the Service) Game Day for ages 4 to grade 2 (Dismissed after the Children s Message) FELLOWSHIP TIME Please take the opportunity to meet together in the fellowship hall before and/or after the service. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS To Know and to Show the Love of Jesus! He must become greater; I must become less. John 3:30 TODAY IS GEMS SUNDAY TODAY IS ALSO SOUP SUNDAY The youth of hope will be serving soup after the service. It is free and any donations are appreciated. The funds we raise are to help fly the students to Platte, South Dakota for serve as well as help pay for a rental van while there. Tonight at 7pm ALPHA: As we continue to plan for the fall session, we are looking for someone to be the food coordinator. This is quite a fun job, and Suzan Winch can give you a terrific job description if you are considering taking this on. We are also looking for a male person to join as a group helper and potential leader. Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to use your talents for Alpha this year. Thanks so much. For more information, speak with Linda Petty or Brenda DeJong
WHO DO I CALL? Chair of Council Brian Lindsay 905-985-4951 Pastoral Care Coordinator John Molenaar 705-357-3339 Treasurer Mary Lou Molenaar 705-357-1282 molenaar@ruralwave.ca Shalem Network CAP (Congregational Assistance Plan) 1-866-347-0041 www.shalemnetwork.org Church Office Hours: Pastor Bernhard will be available in the office Tues, Wed & Thurs from 10am - 4pm. If these times don t work for you, please feel free to give him a call (905-985-9307) bvandervlis@yahoo.com Janice is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am 2:00pm (905-985-9307) Please submit bulletin info by noon, Wed. PRAYER CHAIN Please contact Karen to add a request to the EMAIL prayer chain or to be included on the list. Call (905-985-4485) e-mail rkbruinsma@gmail.com OUR OUTREACH MINISTRY WYCLIFFE INTERNATIONAL Jonathon & Janice Barnhoorn and Family Serving Nigeria through Bible translation ALPHA At present, the Alpha team is involved in: 1. A new Alpha follow-up group began recently studying the "A Life Worth Living" course. 2. Continuing the Alpha follow-up Bible study on Tuesday nights, supporting and discipling past Alpha attendees 3. Preparing to attend an April 12 Alpha training conference in Toronto 4. And praying and planning towards a new Alpha course for September 2014, hosted at the Batterink's; please pray with us and consider who you might invite to the Alpha course! For information, please speak with Linda Petty or Brenda DeJong. FROM THE PASTORAL ELDERS PASTORAL ELDERS: John & Femmie Feddema, John Molenaar, Nick & Elaine Stevens, Bas & Linda van Andel THIS WEEK S BIRTHDAY April 30 Andrew M May 2 Kendall B May 3 Jason M May 4 Adriana J FROM THE DEACONS DEACONS: Emma Brouwer, Cheryl DeJong, Andy Hiemstra, Barb Klei, Hiddy Kooger GIFTS FROM THE HEART This week s collection is for: GEMS Next week s collection is for: Operation Manna What happens when our church partners with Operation Manna? Today in your church mailbox, you will receive a brochure showing how your gift will impact lives across Canada. Please take some time this week to read about the community ministries providing practical help, in Jesus name, to people in need. Please pray for these ministries this week and for the offering that will take place next week. The Deacons. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE FROM THE NORTH OSHAWA MINISTRY TEAM: Following its approval by Classis, the Ministry Team has been meeting regularly, seeking God's guidance to make His presence known on and around the UOIT/Durham College campus in North Oshawa. Zion CRC in Oshawa will be an official partner of this new ministry. A Selection Team has formed to move forward with hiring a new Ministry Leader. Please pray for the Team at this exciting time. If you would like to receive regular updates please contact us at quinte.multiplication.hub@gmail.com or speak to Jane Batterink.
FROM THE LEADERSHIP TEAM The Leadership Team would like to thank all those who considered their nominations for leadership positions at Hope Church. The following people are presented to the congregation as eligible nominees: For Deacon: John Batterink, John Klei, Arian Kooger, Tina Valkenburg For Administrative Elder: Jessica Bandstra, George Brouwer, Jake Haak, Jeremy Stevens For Pastoral Elder: Jake & Barb Bisschop, Ernie Jongkind, Jennette Kooger, Pete Kooger, Henry & Linda Wielinga There will be an Affirmation Vote next Sunday, May 4 th whereby members affirm those who have agreed to let their names stand. This will be followed by Lot Sunday on May 11 th. On that day, leaders will be chosen as follows: 2 Deacons, 2 Council Elders and 3 Pastoral Elders. Anyone not present and desiring to take part in the affirmation vote, please see a Council Elder to do this. Emma Brouwer, Hiddy Kooger, Brian Lindsay, Andrew McDermott, John & Femmie Feddema, and Bas & Linda van Andel are completing their terms of service. We thank them for their faithful work over these last years. Please keep all of the new nominees in your prayers. DISABILITY CONCERNS SPRING CONFERENCE You still have time to register for this Saturday s conference (May 3 rd ) Turning Care Upside Down Strategies for Cultivating Deep Welcome at the Perkins Centre in Hamilton. Disability Concerns Canada has planned this conference for church leadership, disability advocates, people affected by disabilities, and everybody who wants to support folks with disabilities and their families. Workshops will provide practical ideas for ministry with people who have long-term needs. For more information or to carpool, please talk to Brenda DeJong, call Heather at 1-800- 730-3490 or visit www.disabilityconference.org Register by Tuesday April 29 th. Want to hear the sermon again or read the bulletin before you come to church on Sunday? Check out the website where both are posted every week under downloads. www.hopeforportperry.com
UPCOMING EVENTS SCS IS FUNDRAISING WITH OTTER GREENHOUSES until June 8 th. Just let the cashier know that you would like your purchase to go towards the Scugog Christian School fundraiser and a percentage of your flower purchase will go directly to the school. Thank you! YOU ARE INVITED to attend Scugog Christian School s performance of Joseph From the Pit to the Palace this Thursday May 1 st at 7pm in the school s gymnasium. Refreshments will be served following the performance. GRANDPARENTS AND FRIENDS DAY Scugog Christian School invites you to join them as they celebrate Grandparents and Friends Day. It takes place on Friday May 2 nd from 10:45am until approx 2:30pm. Please call the school office at 905-985-3741 to confirm your attendance. YARD SALE & BBQ SATURDAY, MAY 3 rd 9am 1pm AT DURHAM CHRISTIAN HOMES (200 Glen Hill Dr. S. Whitby) behind Toys R Us and Metro at Thickson & Dundas. Be sure to join us for BBQ Hamburgers & Croquettes on the patio at the back of our buildings! Our Mini-Silent Auction will have some wonderful items for you to bid on! We ll be selling Dutch treats, homemade baking, apples, eggs and plants... and there are always several household items for sale too! For info, contact Darlene at 905-430-1666 ext. 223. COMING TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU FOR 1 NIGHT ONLY: WED MAY 7th - IRREPLACEABLE Focus on the Family presents a groundbreaking new project that explores why family still matters in today society. Wednesday May 7 th. Please see the poster on the bulletin board for more info. SPRING FASHION SHOW Tuesday, May 13 th at 7pm This show of ladies fashions from the Jayset, Nygard and TanJay ladies clothing line will take place in the auditorium at Durham Christian Homes at 200 Glen Hill Dr. S. in Whitby Tickets will be $10pp and will include Coffee/Tea, a scrumptious dessert & door prizes too! To order tickets, call: 905-430-1666. This show, which is close to Mother s Day would make a wonderful night out for a Mother and Daughter! The funds raised at this event go towards our Long-Term-Care needs in our Bowmanville homes. CALLED OUT : THE LOCAL CHURCH, MISSION AND DISCIPLESHIP CONFERENCE Friday May 23 from 7-9pm and Saturday, May 24 from 9am-4pm at Brighton Fellowship CRC Guest Speaker: Dr. Glenn Smith will speak on Following Jesus into our communities and How to make sense on how my community is changing? Workshops include: An introduction and immersion into the huddle group experience How to start and lead a huddle group Building A Discipling Culture In the Church The Impact of Mission on how we see, do and be the church Cost $35 (or Friday only- $15, Saturday only- $25) For more information contact Julia Kooy at jmkooy@gmail.com
Pray for the Life Team as it is in the process of organizing for small groups at Hope Church. Pray for the ALPHA leaders and participants who continue to meet faithfully each week. Also pray that God may show you specific things you can do to make new people feel welcome at Hope and become fully part of our community. Pray as the Delta Team meets to find new ways that we can serve God in our community and the world. Pray for Jonathan and Janice Barnhoorn and their kids Stephen, Silas, Samuel and Esther. Pray for safety, strength and wisdom as they work on our behalf in Nigeria, West Africa Welcome to all who have come to worship with us today. Pastoral Elders are available in the sanctuary after the service if you would like them to pray with you. HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 14480 Old Simcoe Road, Box 1169 Port Perry, ON Canada L9L 1A9 Phone: 905-985-9307 Fax: 905-985-3179 Email: hopechurch@powergate.ca Web: www.hopeforportperry.com CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday April 27 Service, 10:00am Mon April 28 A Life Worth Living, 7pm Port Perry Patchers, 7pm Tues April 29 Acts Bible Study Leadership, 7pm Soups on Us Meeting, 7pm Wed April 30 Ladies Bible Study, 9:30am GEMS, 7pm Worship, 7:30pm Sunday May 4 Service, 10:00am Sermon Discussion, 7pm