Welcome to Alberni Valley Christian Reformed Church September 2, 2012 10:30 am Prelude Welcome & Announcements Kim M. Praise Songs Confession & Assurance Come Let Us Worship & Bow Down Cry of My Heart Holy and Anointed One Lord You Have My Heart Children s Message Shane R. Offering Be Thou My Vision Prayers of the People Willem C. Scripture Luke 10:38 42 Sermon Video Sermon by K. Monroe Response As the Deer Benediction Shane R. Doxology Praise the Lord Postlude
Welcome Visitors! There is a well equipped nursery available for your babies and young children located in the smaller building next door. There is a quiet room for nap times and for changing your little one, as well as kitchen facilities. Sunday School is out for the summer but will be starting up soon. Colouring sheets and crayons are available from the table in the foyer to assist parents in keeping their children settled during the service. We have a well-stocked library with books and videos for all ages in the basement of the church hall. The library is closed today but will be open next week. Coffee is on! Join us for a time of fellowship in the church basement directly after the service. We d love to meet you! Prayers for the Church Family Our Vision Statement Our ministry exists to reach people, bringing them to a loving relationship with Jesus and membership in the Christian Community; helping them to grow in their faith, guiding them to serve in their gifted ministry, and honouring God with their lives. Today, Sunday September 2, 2012 The offering is for the THE BUDGET Next Sunday the offering is for the Mission Fund
Church Announcements & Activities Today's Sermon This morning we have the privilege of watching a Video Sermon from Pastor Kurt Monroe on Luke 10:38-42 "Jesus Visits Mary and Martha". Pastor Kurt Monroe is a potential pastor candidate that the Search Committee are looking at for our congregation - the Alberni Valley Christian Reformed Church. Thank-you. In Christ, The Search Committee Colin B., Richard W., John D., Marjie A., Katie C., Jake L., Mitzie C. BIGGER & BETTER! 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Youth KICKOFF starts this Friday, Sep 7. Start Small, end big! If you are a student in grade 6-12, this event includes you! The Bigger & Better event is meant to get youth into the community, asking around for an improvement in items at each stop. Sound interesting? It's BETTER than interesting. ROGER CREEK PARK SERVICE NEXT WEEK! Sept. 9, 2012 is Fall Kick-off! Our Sunday service will be held at Roger Creek Park followed by a potluck luncheon. Please bring a luncheon item to share, some suggestions are: salad open-face buns sandwiches veggie plates fruit plates muffins Don't forget to bring your own cups, plates & cutlery too! Bring your own lawn chair, a friend and extra chairs for those who don't have any. All are welcome to join us. Sunday School Meeting There will be a Sunday School Meeting for all teachers and helpers this Thursday September 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Please try to make it. There are a number of things to go over to get the year off to a good start. Thanks - Janay, Anita, Mitzie
Next Worship Committee Meeting The next Worship Committee Meeting will be Thursday September 13 at 7:00 p.m. If anyone has any items that you would like discussed, please forward them to a Worship Committee member - Val G., Mitzie C., Helle C., Jill V., Janine B., Shane R. Search Committee The Search Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Katie for her valuable input into our work over the past three months as we have perused many potential pastor profiles. We pray for God's hand over her as she continues her studies at V.I.U. in Nanaimo. God bless you Katie! Next Administration Committee Meeting The next Administration Committee Meeting will be Tuesday September 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Summary of upcoming dates to remember: Tues Sep 4 Admin Committee 7:00 pm Wed Sep 5 Praise Team Practice 8:00 pm Thur Set 6 Serious Coffee 3:30-5:30 Thur Sep 6 Sunday School Teacher's Meeting 7:00 pm Fri Sep 7 Youth BIGGER & BETTER! 6:00 pm Tues Sep 11 Bread of Life 3:30 Wed Sep 12 Klados 6:00-7:00 pm Klados is a bible study for youth grade 6-8. For more info contact Shane 250-724-7144 Wed Sep 12 Ebenezer 6:30-8:00 pm Bible study for youth grade 9-12 FROM BETHESDA Thank you for your participation in Bethesda's annual "Lend a Hand" campaign. Together we have contributed $ 2,340 towards the Ministry of Bethesda as they continue to provide for the needs of many individuals with disabilities and their families within our communities. - Audrey H., Bethesda Church Coordinator.
www.avcrc.org Volunteer schedules are now on-line. Shane can make CD's of the sermons for anyone who would like a copy. The Story of God John From World Missions WORLD MISSIONS - Called to Teach Overseas? Partner with Christian Reformed World Missions: Teaching opportunities for the 2012 2013 school year are available in Austria, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, and Ukraine, and more. For more details, visit www.crwm.org/teaching. From HM Campus Ministry HEADING OFF TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE? - As you experience the multitude of perspectives and worldviews and develop new relationships, why not also be part of a community that gathers together to grow in faith and to engage God s world. There are over 33 Christian Reformed Campus Ministries in North America comprised of students, faculty and staff. To find out if there is one on your campus please go to www.crccampusministry.org. No campus ministry at your school? You can also find the nearest CRC at www.crcna.org and select find a church. For further assistance please contact us at: campusministry@crcna.org. From Safe Church Ministry SAFE CHURCH MINISTRY - Shhhh... We don't want to talk about it but perhaps we should. September 23 is Abuse Awareness Sunday. This year the topic is Internet Pornography; there is a good chance that someone you know struggles with it. Find out how churches can respond. New bulletin inserts, articles, a book deal from Faith Alive, and many other resources are available on our website at www.crcna.org/pages/safechurch_abuseawareness2012.cfm From Back to God Ministries International GROUNDWORK - Christians in Society: These days sharp words and harsh verbal exchanges make for great television. Even religious figures often cut each other off, talk over each other, shout one another down. Is this how we Christians are supposed to react when we are upset or feel cornered or when we meet opposition to our beliefs? The Apostle Peter didn t think so. Tune in Sept. 9 and join the Groundwork conversation on 1 Peter 3:8-22 find a local radio station or listen online at www.groundworkonline.com.
KIDS CORNER - Love Who? Liz s pastor has a challenge: go out and love an enemy. Can Liz and his friends really love someone like the Good Samaritan did? Find out on this week s Kids Corner. Then download more of Liz s adventures at itunes or www.kidscorner.net. From ServiceLink DAY OF SERVICE - be the hands and feet of Jesus this September! - Before last year's 10th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 events of 2001, Prime Minister Stephen Harper designated Sept. 11th as an annual DAY OF SERVICE for Canadians. The Christian Reformed Church, through the ServiceLink Volunteer Services program, is encouraging YOU to participate in this event during the week of September 8 15, so as to show love and compassion to your local community and in a very concrete way to "BE" the church. Sign up now either as a congregation, small group, family or individual. For further information or to sign up see www.crcna.org/servicelink or contact us at volunteer@crcna.org
OFFERING COUNTING DEACON HELPERS Sep 2 Lois Bert & Pat Sep 9 Carol Renger, Albert Sep 16 Kim Nick & Rinnie Sep 2 & 9 Sep 16 & 23 Sep 30 & Oct 7 Oct 14 & 21 GREETERS Arie & Kathy Nick & Rinnie Carol & Renger Alice & Jane COFFEE MAKERS LIBRARIAN LAWN MOWING Sep 2 Colin & Aliza Closed John Sep 9 Chris & Danielle Rita Jan Sep 16 Ed & Rita Audrey Jan Sep 23 Renger & Carol Alice Richard Sep 2 Sep 9 Sep 16 Sep 23 NURSERY Hella, Austyn, Zachary Kick off Sunday in the PARK! Michell, Jordan Jill, Megan SUNDAY SCHOOL ROAMER/SECURITY PRESCHOOL K/1 GRADE 2-5 Sep 2 Peter Sep 9 Peter Sep 16 Peter Sep 23 Peter ALBERNI VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 5033 Roger St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Y9 Church Phone: 250-724-1434 Pastor (vacant): office: 778-421-1146 Email: (vacant) @avcrc.org Shane s Office: 250-724-7144 Shane s Email for Youth: youth@avcrc.org Shane s Email for Worship: worship@avcrc.org PowerPoint/Overhead: media@avcrc.org Bulletin Editor: Valerie G. Email: bulletin@avcrc.org