WALLACEBURG CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 150 Bruinsma Avenue Wallaceburg, Ontario N8A 5G8 519-627-7845 Website: www.wallaceburgcrc.com phone link 519-627-2323 PASTOR: JOSH TUININGA pastor.wcrc@bellnet.ca September 16, 2018
September 16, 2018 10:00 am: Pastor Josh Tuininga (*please stand if able) Welcome and Announcements Gathering BY God s Grace *God Calls Us Into Worship All who thirst, come to the water. Come, all who are weary; come, all who yearn for forgiveness. The Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ has washed over us, and our gracious and holy God beckons and blesses us. Drink deeply of these living waters. Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you. *Opening Prayer and Greeting *Praising Our God LUYH 495 Come, All You People Praise Our God Meet With Me Growing IN God s Grace Confession and Assurance Song of Assurance: LUYH 659 Nearer, Still Nearer Baptism of Abigail Dina Kominek Song: LUYH 800 What the Lord Has Done in Me Prayer with the Children Song of Preparation: LUYH 746 Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God Scripture: Titus 3:3-8 Message: An Invitation *Song of Response: LUYH 695 And Can It Be *Profession of Faith Apostle s Creed Going WITH God s Grace Congregational Prayer Offering: Resonate Global Mission *Blessing *Closing Song: LUYH 947 We Receive Your Blessing The Officiating Elder will be available after the service in the sanctuary for anyone who would like prayer. 2 13
A warm and special welcome to the family and friends of Ken and Beth Kominek who are with us this morning to celebrate the baptism of Abigail Dina Kominek. 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: September 16: Rob Kraayenbrink September 30: Dick Bulsink September 23: Jeff DePooter October 7: Jim Kraayenbrink NEXT WEEK S OFFERING: SAFE CHURCH MINISTRY: www.crcna.org/safechurch Safe Church Ministry equips congregations in abuse awareness, prevention, and response. We offer training and support to volunteer Safe Church team members throughout Canada who are able to offer resources, learning opportunities, support, and consultation in their own congregations and classis. The goal of SCM is to build communities where the value of each person is honoured; where people are free to worship and grow free from abuse; and where abuse has occurred, the response is compassion and justice that foster healing. OFFERINGS: September 16: Resonate Global Mission Deacons: Lucas DePooter and Mikki Meyer September 23: Safe Church Ministry Deacons: Nick Dykema and Bill DePooter September 30: Race Relations Deacons: Lucas DePooter and Mikki Meyer October 7: UCB Canada Deacons: Bill DePooter and Nick Dykema EVENING COLLECTIONS: For the month of September all evening service offerings will support the Wallaceburg Christian School. FAMILY CIRCLE: Continue to keep Wilf and Marlene Allaer in your prayers. Pray God surrounds and upholds them with his peace, healing, and strength as they meet with doctors and decide about treatments. 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 Daniel Dykema, Megan DePooter, Angus Kraayenbrink, George Kraayenbrink, Eli Feddes, Connor Kraayenbrink, Wilma Korvemaker, and Chad Lubbers who will be celebrating their birthdays in the coming week. May God bless your celebrations. 12 3
YOUNG PEOPLES: Save the date! Young Peoples begins on Tuesday, September 25 th! Join us for a fun night of indoor and outdoor water activities. All youth high school age and higher are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!! There is a meeting today after the morning service in the sanctuary for all youth and their parents. EVENING SERVICES: Beginning tonight September 16th in our evening service, we will be studying some of the texts of the Bible that make us uncomfortable, confuse us, and maybe even make us cringe a little. If you have a text that has always puzzled you, let Pastor Josh know and he can add it for a Sunday evening. Our first text is Genesis 3:14-19 -"He shall rule over you." PROFESSION OF FAITH CLASSES: Profession of Faith Classes will be starting in September. 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. PULPIT SUPPLY: Next Sunday, September 23 rd Pastor Josh is off. Pastor Jim Poelman will be with us to lead our morning service and Pastor Brian Horrobin will be leading our evening service. The Wallaceburg Christian School is hosting our Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 29 at the Country View Golf Course near Chatham. Shot gun start is at 1 pm. Cost is $85 which includes 18 holes of golf, golf carts, and a smorgasbord dinner, with door prizes and awards. Non golfers can also come to the dinner at 6 pm for $30. Please contact the school at 519-627-6013 or admin@wallaceburgchristianschool.com to register. It promises to be a wonderful day with a great meal, as we celebrate and support Christian education in Wallaceburg. LAST FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP: The " Last Friday Friday-Coffee-Fellowship" will start up again on Friday(of course),september 28 th at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall of the Living Hope Christian Reformed Church, corner Pontiac Drive and Exmouth street in Sarnia. An informal morning of fun, good food and great fellowship will start with a full pot of coffee and goodies! Our Friday's Fellowship will include assorted games and pleasant conversations. Please Note,we'll start at 9:30 A.M. Please invite a friend, a neighbour or family members. CLASSIS CHATHAM YOUTH RETREAT - Hey, You(th)! Jesus made it sounds 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 uberconnected, 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 28-30. The planning team is shaking things up this year, and we promise it s going to be a weekend you don t want to miss! To register visit classischathamyouthretreat.eventbrite.ca or e-mail classischathamyouthretreat@gmail.com for more information. 4 11
6:30 PM: Pastor Josh Tuininga *Welcome *Opening Song: PsH 460 st. 1, 3, 4 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise *Call to Worship Genesis 2:2 *Greeting Congregational Prayer Prayer of Illumination Scripture: Genesis 3:14-20 Sermon: He Shall Rule Over You Series: Difficult Texts Offering: Wallaceburg Christian School *Blessing *Parting Song: PsH 634 Father, We Love You LIFE CHAIN: Life Chain is a peaceful and silent one-hour prayer vigil where we witness as pro -life individuals to our community. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death. Life Chain is Sunday, September 30. Life Chain will take place at the corner of McNaughton Street at James Street from 2-3 pm. Signs will be available. Water bottles, lawn chairs, umbrellas and strollers are welcome and encouraged. Calling all Quilters - The Christian Reformed Church in North America recently renovated its Canadian office. We think a quilt - put together by CRC members from across North America - would be a great addition to one of the rooms. If you'd be willing to put together a block for our quilt, please visit https://bit.ly/2x3gkjs for the pattern and additional information. You can also email Sheila Van Der Linden at sheila@theyegquilter.com. Tour the Biblical Lands of Israel - March 11-22, 2019. Experience a renewal of your faith and a deeper understanding of the Bible as you tour biblical lands with Pastor Peter Tuininga and Sindbad Tours of Israel. See Jerusalem, Galilee, Jericho, and other biblical places that will help the Bible come alive for you. For information go to toursofisrael.wordpress.com or contact Peter Tuininga at 1-289-877-8433 or peter.tuininga@gmail.com. Register by December 15, 2018. Family Faith Formation Tip: - Need help explaining God s salvation plan to kids? You ll find a brief gospel summary that kids of all ages can understand at tinyurl.com/ffmgospelsummary. Children s ministry leaders, this summary will be really helpful for you too! (Faith Formation Ministries; crcna.org/faithformation) 10 5
Council News from September 12, 2018 1. Council was welcomed to a new year as Council by the Chair. Council is looking forward to a new year in leading the congregation to know Christ and to make Him known. Council took time together to pray for the needs in the congregation. 2. Council heard reports from the Ministry Teams and reviewed the schedule. 3. The next Classis Meeting is at Strathroy East CRC on September 25, 2018. Our delegates are Pastor Josh, Jim Kraayenbrink as Elder, and Lucas DePooter as Deacon. Alternates are Charley Feddes and Nick Dykema. 4. Council approved the Worship Committee planning a Candlelight Service on December 23 at 5 pm. 5. Council approved a motion from the Property Committee to replace the remaining light fixtures with LED lights at a cost of approximately $8000 including labour with a rebate coming back of about $3000. 6. The Pastor Evaluation process has begun. Dick Bulsink and Jim Kraayenbrink will meet with Pastor Josh to go over the Pastor Evaluation Form. 7. Council accepted the resignation of Marlene Allaer as a Deacon. Council decided to leave the deacon position vacant at this time. 8. Council reviewed a second quarter Congregational Assistance Program report. CAP continues to be utilized well. 9. Council approved a letter from Sarah Kraayenbrink requesting her membership to be removed as she is attending Forest Baptist Church. Council prays the Lord s blessing for Sarah as she worships in her new church home. 10. Council shared a time of Mutual Censure. Mutual Censure is a helpful and encouraging time as Council reflects on how they are doing as office bearers. 11. Faith Builders teachers and materials were reviewed and discussed. Faith Builders will begin in late September. The teachers are Charley Feddes - grade 7/8, Pastor Josh - 9/10, and Lisa DePooter - 11/12. 12. Council approved various church bookings. 13. The next Council Meeting is October 10, 2018. SCRIPTURE READERS: Sept 16: Lynn Kraayenbrink Titus 3:3-8 Sept 23: Pastor Jim Poelman Sept 30: Pastor Josh Luke 13:1-9 Oct 7: Rob Kraayenbrink Luke 13:18-21 ROAMER: Sept 16: Matt Feddes Sept 23: John Kraayenbrink Sept 30: Nick Dykema Oct 7: Rob Kraayenbrink Oct 8: Bill DePooter October 14: Don Snary 6 9
USHERS: (Reminder, please help those in need of assistance to their seat) September 16: Wayne Vandendool, Ken Roche September 23: Ed Van Gelder, Mason Kraayenbrink September 30: Greg Kraayenbrink, Wilf Allaer October 7: Fred Kraayenbrink, Casey DePooter GREETERS: September 16: Bill and Olga DePooter September 23: Jeff and Denise Tessier September 30: Dick and Carolyn Bulsink October 7: John and Tracey Feddes SUNDAY SCHOOL September 9/16 September 23/30 3yr old/jk/sk Mary Lou Snary Jocelyn Kraayenbrink Grade 1/2 Lucas DePooter Megan DePooter Grade 3/4/5/6 No Classes No Classes NURSERY: September 16 September 23 September 30 Infants Infants Infants Katie Kraayenbrink Brianne Kraayenbrink Tara Feddes Erica Lubbers Rita Ripley Beth Kominek Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers Bernard Kraayenbrink Brian Kraayenbrink Jordan Lubbers Talia Vancoillie Russell Kraayenbrink Jacob Vancoillie Mother of the Month for September: April Tuininga THE KITCHEN: September 16: Glen Lubbers and Rob Kraayenbrink Jim and Lucia Kraayenbrink September 23: Greg and Katie Kraayenbrink John and Bertha Kraayenbrink September 30: Shawn and Beth Lubbers Rick and Kim Vancoillie October 7: Bert and Judy Vandendool Ed and Trish Van Gelder SOUND and VIDEO ATTENDANTS: September 16: Sound: Jim Kraayenbrink September 23: Sound: Daniel Kraayenbrink September 30: Sound: Brian Kraayenbrink October 7: Sound: Russell Kraayenbrink Video: Daniel Kraayenbrink Video: Jeff Kraayenbrink Video: Connor Lubbers Video: Derrek Griffioen 8 7