Redeemer Christian Reformed Church Newsletter, Sunday January 13, 2019 Our Church Family REDEEMER CRC: Please continue to be in prayer for those in our congregation who are struggling with physical and mental health challenges, as well as our older members who are unable to worship with us weekly. LIVING HOPE CRC: Wes B returned home from the hospital on Tuesday, and he is slowly his strength. Simon V under heart surgery in London on Monday. The surgery went well and he is hoping to return home this week. FIRST CRC: Our sympathies to Pastor Dave and his brothers and family, as their mom Jane passed away on Monday. May you find comfort in God s promises of eternal life for his children. We also extend our sympathies to Nel H and her family on the death of husband Abel, on January 3. May God s peace and love give comfort. Next Week s Message AM: Next Sunday classical exhorter, Martin B from Chatham Calvary CRC will be bringing us the message. NEXT WEEK'S OFFERING: Lambton Christian School Society General Announcements SAVE THE DATE: At our Town Hall meeting a few months ago, many expressed the need for training to be open about our faith. Lesli V of Faith Formation Ministries offers that training in her workshop Telling Our Faith Stories. We have invited her to help us with that on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 10, here at church. Put it in your calendar! MID-WEEK COMMUNION: This Wednesday, January 16 at 3:30PM, we will host our communion service to celebrate with those who are not able to be with us on Sunday mornings. The Mid-Week service concludes with a light supper. 1 ELDERS/DEACONS MEETING: Elders and Deacons meet this Tuesday, January 15 at 7PM. Community Announcements DESSERT INFORMATION EVENING at London Christian High - If you are considering London Christian High for your child s secondary education, we invite you to join us Wednesday, January 16 at 7pm at London Christian High. Tour the school, meet the teachers and learn more about our program of learning. Parents and students in grades 5-12 are welcome! To register for the evening, or for more information, email Gabriella at ghoogstra@lchonline.ca. THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - JAN 30-FEB. 2, 2019: Redeemer's mainstage musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, will be running from January 30th to February 2nd. With show-stopping songs and dance, the musical tells the hilarious tale of a glamorous stage actress and her impending wedding to a tap-dancing groom. With ruffians posing as pastry chefs, will the Jazz Age wedding go off without a hitch? redeemer.ca/drowsy-chaperone/ SARNIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is looking for an Educational Assistant (EA) to work with an assigned student in the grade 4 classroom. A college degree in Developmental Social Services or Early Childhood Educator would be beneficial or familiarity with Applied Behaviour Analysis (APA) for Autism. The attributes expected of our EA s at our school are: Christian character, calm, confident and patient, loving and nurturing, enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful, showing initiative and willing to learn. This position would commence January 28, 2019. Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume and list of references to info@sarniachristian.com by January 21, 2019. This could potentially be two half-time positions. For more information feel free to call the school at 519-383-7750. LAST FRIDAY COFFEE SOCIAL: Friday, January 25. An invitation to the "Last Friday Coffee Social, Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM at Living Hope Christian Reformed Church. There will be a showing of a film of the famous "Warther Museum" in Dover, Ohio, which deemed "Priceless" by the Smithonian Institute, a AAA Gem Attraction. Come and join us and invite a friend.
SARNIA JUSTICE FILM FESTIVAL: You're Invited to the Film "What Walaa Wants" and the Winter SJFF Committee Meeting.Raised in a refugee camp while her mother was in prison, Walaa is determined to survive bootcamp to become one of the few women on the Palestinian Security Forces a big challenge for a girl who breaks all the rules. What Walaa Wants will be shown on Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at the Sarnia Library Theatre followed by a post-film discussion. As always, there is free admission, but donations are welcome. If you're interested in helping support the Sarnia Justice Film Festival with your time in the 2019-2020 festival year, please attend an important meeting on Thursday, January 3 at 2 p.m. at 100 Christina Street North. We will be discussing roles for CRA reporting, deciding on films, ordering films, distributing posters, contacting film speakers, volunteering at film nights, financial planning, etc. Nothing we do will be possible without further assistance. Learn more about the Sarnia Justice Film Festival at www.facebook.com/sarniajusticefilmfestival or email justicefilmsarnia@gmail.com. Christian Reformed Ministries GROUNDWORK: PLEASING GOD NOT PEOPLE: Should we really trust all pastors equally? What qualifies a person to share the gospel message? Join Groundwork as we examine 1 Thessalonians 2 to discover Paul s teaching on authority and the importance of our discernment, motivation, and responsibility for the gospel message. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly emails for future episodes. WALK IT. TALK IT. Liz and Spike want to figure out how to buy fancy shoes so they can be cool. When their plans to raise money flop, they joke about stealing the shoes. But it isn t long before their joke causes big problems. Listen now at kidcorner.net and subscribe to KC s weekly emails for future episodes. Download KC s Collection of Memories Kit 2019 for a family activity today. 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 (800-272-5125), CLICK (www.crcna.org/resources), or CHAT (from any page on www.crcna.org). We're here to serve, and would love to connect you with people and resources to support your ministry. 2 PRAY FOR INSPIRE 2019: Inspire 2019 is a conference to connect people from across the 1000+ churches in the Christian Reformed Church for three days of worship, workshops, speakers, and conversation. As we plan and prepare for this event, happening August 1-3 in Windsor, Ont., please join us in praying for the event and all who will attend. This week, please pray for those involved in the planning - that they will be encouraged in their ongoing work and that many will be blessed through the event. SAVE THE DATE: Walking Alongside: Youth and Mental Health - Join us Saturday, April 27, 2019, 8:15 am to 3:30 pm, at Westdale Reformed Church in Hamilton, Ontario for a training event on youth and mental health, open to youth and youth leaders, pastors, parents, teachers, disability advocates, service providers, coaches, and other community volunteers. Keynote speaker: Stephen Doucet Campbell, a registered psychotherapist at Shalem Mental Health Network, with experience serving youth with depression, anxiety, and addiction. FAMILY FAITH FORMATION TIP: It s easy for kids to think of Bible people like Moses as David as mythical characters rather than real, flesh and blood, flawed people. When you read Bible stories where the main character does something wrong (and there are many!), emphasize that God works through imperfect people, even when they make mistakes. And share stories with your kids of how God is at work in your own imperfect life. (Faith Formation Ministries; crcna.org/faithformation) CONFERENCE: THE PRODIGAL LOVE OF GOD: Join us April 4-6, 2019, at Dordt College for The Prodigal Love of God Conference: Reencountering Dort at 400 and Beyond. Through invited plenaries and panel discussions, this conference will feature conversations about the historical legacy and the future of Protestantism as well as the opportunities facing the global church in the decades ahead. Confirmed speakers include Marilynne Robinson, Richard Mouw, James K.A. Smith, Timothy George, Paul Lim, Suzanne McDonald, Jemar Tisby, and Tish Harrison Warren. For info go to www.dordt.edu/plg. Register at prodigalloveofgodregistration.eventbrite.com/ YOUNG ADULTS! It s not too late! There is still time to register for the Young Adult Winter Retreat! Join others aged 18-30ish from across the province on January 25-27, 2019, at Maranatha CRC in Woodstock for a weekend assured to be full of spiritual encouragement, faith-based discussions, service, workshops, fellowship, and funtivities! This year the theme is Something more Profound: Standing in Awe of God and we will look at the balance of intellect and emotion in our faith and how this can influence our feelings of awe. We look forward to what Rev. Darren Roorda has to teach us, and as
always we can t wait to see what God has in store! Visit our Facebook page Young Adult Winter Retreat or email ya.retreat.team@gmail.com for more details and the link to register. We hope to see you there! FAMILY FIRE is an online community exploring Spiritled family, marriage, parenting, in-laws, blended families, and intimacy. Find encouraging articles and devotions at familyfire.com. Subscribe for regular email updates and connect with our Family Fire community on Facebook. WORLD RENEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY - DONOR RELATIONS AND ADVANCEMENT MANAGER: Are you passionate about donor relations? Do you have experience leading a team? If so, we have an opportunity for you! World Renew, an agency of the CRCNA, has a full-time opening for a Donor Relations and Advancement Manager within our Constituency Relations (CORE) team, based in Burlington, ON. This position will cultivate and maintain relationships with donors; provide analysis and financial reporting of donor development; provide leadership and supervision to the team in Canada and manage donor administrative systems in Canada. Please visit our website at worldrenew.net/careers for more information, or to apply. WORLD RENEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY - PROJECT MANAGER: Do you have a heart for responding to disasters around the world? Do you have a passion and gift in project management and administration? World Renew is looking to hire a Project Manager to join our International Disaster Response Team. Primary responsibilities include designing and submitting of proposals; managing, tracking and monitoring project implementation (including budgets and personnel) and contributing to efficient processes and systems. More information about this position, and the link to apply online, can be found on our website at worldrenew.net/careers. Offerings & Financial Information Feb.10: Lambton Christian School Society Cadets Race Relations Deacons NEXT WEEK'S OFFERING: Lambton Christian School Society provides Christ-centered education to children at Sarnia Christian School. The primary goal of Sarnia Christian School consists of helping each student to grow into an independent person so that he or she can serve God according to His Word and is able and willing to employ all his or her talents to the honour of God and for the well-being of his or her fellow creatures, in every area of life in which he or she is placed by God. Youth News FAITH FORMATION meets again February 6, 2019. Greeters/Ushers Ushers for January: Chad & Ari D (Jan.6, 13) Len, Ashlyn S & Martin V (Jan. 20, 27) Ushers for February: Art & Rhea H Greeters for January: Kees & Alice K Greeters for February: Martin B & Art D January: February: Coffee Servers District #2 Jim & Kaaren D District #3 - Bill & Diana W Prayers of the People The following people will be leading the prayers of the people during the worship service: Murray de B Janette W Larry L Leo S Prayer Room Schedule Sara S & Janette W Alice K & Rhea H Kees K & Jeanne F Joleen V & Elaine S Audio/Visual Technicians Sound: Gerald V Projection: Nell V Sound: Jacob F Projection: Jordan F Sound: Albert V Projection: Jenny D Sound: John D Projection: Amanda S Nursery Schedule Denise Z Elysia R Sydney V Marika G Jeanne F Nadine K Trish M Lisa S Sam V Jenn O Ange E Jillian de B 3
Children s Worship Teachers Jan. Age 3-Grade 4 Feb. Age 3-Grade 4 Didi v & Iza Maey de B Jenn and Sam O calendar of the Week Sunday: 9:30AM - Worship Service 10:45AM Prayer Monday: 6:30PM - GEMS @ Living Hope CRC 7:00PM - Lite Café @ First CRC Tuesday: 7:00PM - Deacons and Elders Meeting 7:00PM - Friendship Ministry @ Living Hope CRC Wednesday: 1:00PM - Willing Hands Yarn Club @ First CRC 3:30PM - Mid Week Communion 7:30PM - Sursum Chorda Choir @ First CRC Thursday: 9:30AM - Coffee Break 7:00PM - Cadets @ Living Hope CRC 7:00PM - Friendship Ministry @ Grace United 8:00PM - Praise Team Practise Friday: 10:00AM Last Friday Coffee Social @ Living Hope CRC CHAIR OF COUNCIL: Larry L TREASURER: Bill Z Email: treasurer@redeemercrc.com OFFICE ADMINISTRATORCLERK/BOOKKEEPER: Cindy B Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 AM - 1 PM Office Phone: 519-542-4202 Please submit bulletin announcements in writing to the church office or email to: info@redeemercrc.com Deadline for announcements: Thursdays, 8:00AM Birthdays January 13: January 13: January 16: January 17: January 19: January 19: January 22: January 30: February 1: February 1: February 7: February 8: February 8: February 9: February 12: February 14: February 14: Joan D Anne R Auke Z Anita I Evan G Herman S Ted S Clara B Tyler O Rob T Martin B Amy V Shayanne de B Joleen V Mary V Bill Z Maria V Cindy B Noah V Dylan S Nellie T 4
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