april 2, 2017 - trinity reformed...
TRANSCRIPT
April 2, 2017
10:00 AM Service Rev. Thomas Albaugh Pre-service Songs: (S) 13, (S) 64 Call to Worship: Psalm 117 Silent Prayer & singing of #489 *Votum and Salutation *Opening Hymn: 221 God’s Law: Exodus 20 The Assurance of Pardon Hymn of Response: 128 Congregational Prayer *Hymn of Preparation: 26 Scripture Reading: Mark 4:1-20 Sermon: "How to Sow While the Son Still Shines” With the Word of God With Unexpected Results With Prayerful Consideration Prayer of Application *Hymn of Thanks: 478 Offering: Budget & Kingdom Seekers *Doxology: 488 *Benediction: Jude 24, 25 Kingdom Seekers
6:00 PM Service Rev. Thomas Albaugh Pre-service Songs: (S) 8, (S) 9 Call to Worship: Romans 1: 16, 17 Silent Prayer & singing of #489 *Votum and Salutation *Opening Hymn: 222: 1-4 Apostles’ Creed pg. 3, PH Hymn: 376 Congregational Prayer *Hymn of Preparation: 424 HC Lord’s Day 16, pg. 23 PH Scripture Reading: Hebrews 9:15-10:25 Sermon: “Why God Had to Die” His Justice Demands It His Blood Signifies It His Punishment Assures Its Necessity Prayer of Application *Hymn of Thanks: 440 Offering: Kingdom Seekers *Doxology: 491 *Benediction: Hebrews 13:20, 21
*Denotes invitation to stand
e welcome all visitors who are worshiping with us. We pray for a blessing as we hear the
Word preached to us. Please join us for refreshments after our A.M. service.
Interim Pastor: Rev. Thomas Albaugh Bulletin: Brenda Vroom: 403.892.1925 (call/text)
403.382.1068; [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]
Rev. Jelle Tuininga, Minister Emeritus deadline: Thurs 8 PM
Clerk email: [email protected] Church phone: 403.327.6434
Deacons: [email protected] Church Bookings: Alice Houweling: 403.320.2416
Elders: S. Alaric, A. Barwegen, J. Beekman, D. Feenstra, H. Halma, P. Houweling P. Kamper,
D. Konynenbelt (Vice-Chair), H. Lubbers, R. Mercer, G. Poelman, G. Schalk, W. Scholten, H. VanderHoek,
L. VE Petersman (Chairman), A. Veldman, D. Veldman (Clerk), J. Veldman R. Veldman, L. Ypma
Deacons: K. Barwegen (Clerk), R. Grisnich, D. Hiemstra, J. Nymeyer, T. Van’t Land, R. VE Petersman,
(Chairman), S. Winkelaar (Treasurer).
FROM VOICE OF THE MARTYRS: China - On January 5, 2017, Pastor Yang Hua of Living
Stone Church in Guizhou was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Additionally,
authorities imposed a fine that accrued to 110,296 Yuan ($20,956 CAD) between November 22nd
and December 8th, 2016. They alleged that the church's members deviated from the approved use
of their building, even though the Christians consistently reported all activities. Ask the Lord to
be with the family and church members as they move forward. Pray that the flames of God’s
Spirit will move across China, transforming the hearts of many.
TRINITY CHOIR: We will begin practicing for Pentecost on Sunday, April 30 right after
the morning service. We will practice every Sunday at this time until June 4 when we sing.
Please join us if you love to sing praise and are in Grade 9 or older! Contact Anne Konynenbelt at
403-381-4461 or Maria Barwegen at 403-328-5358 for more details.
CADETS: April 4 – Last Regular Night of Cadets - Last chance to get badges completed! CIC – Landen Maljaars; COD – Phinehas Crown; SS – Wolves; Insp. Counselor Schalk April 5 – End of Year Counselor Meeting April 10 - Family Swim Night, location TBD. April 13 – Camporee Info Meeting w/ Parents, 7:00 at TRC April 15 – Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser April 18 – Final Night (Spaghetti Dinner & Awards) April 22 – Camp Certification Course for those attending Camporee. May 6 – Highway Cleanup July 12-19 – International Camporee in South Dakota.
URCNA Bulletin Announcement
United in Prayer: Up-to-date Requests from our Missionaries. Rev. Steve Poelman is a URC missionary in Dehradun, India. 1. Pray for our daughter, graduating this year, who needs enrollment acceptance and support for pre-med. She has applied to some Christian colleges. Pray for travels with her to the US and for help getting situated in her new college home. 2. Pray that our children will be strong when their faith is tested. 3. Pray for the students in our seminary to be prepared in every way for the ever-greater challenges of being faithful Reformed servants of God.
CROSSROADS HEALING EVENT - REACHING BEYOND YOUR LIMIT Spring
Fundraising Event - 7 Pm, Thursday, May 4, 2017, Holiday Inn, Lethbridge. Guest Speakers:
Julie & Lowell Taylor - Amazing Race Canada 2016 and Trevor Stuart - Climbed Mt. Everest
2016. For Complimentary Tickets Call 403-327-7080 OR [email protected]
Opportunity for Donations Will Be Given.
W
REFORMED WOMEN’S RETREAT AT THE BEAUTIFUL CAMP CAROLINE! * The
deadline to Register is April 10th!!! So, just around the corner.... ** Don't miss it!!! **
For what? The Reformed Women's retreat; Date: Friday May 5th starting around 4pm until
Saturday May 6th at 4 pm; Theme: Mended and Whole; Speaker: Wendy Ede; Where: Camp
Caroline; To see what it is all about and to print out a registration form please visit our blog
at https://reformedwomensretreats.blogspot.ca If you do not have access to a computer please
contact Sylvia VandenHaak at (780) 470 4238 and more information will be given. As sisters in
Christ we hope to have a wonderful time of learning, growing in faith, seeing old friends and
making new ones and enjoying some relaxation time. Hope to see you there!!! On behalf of the
Reformed Women’s Retreat, Sylvia VandenHaak
URCNA MISSIONS CONFERENCE - Guelph, ON. We would like to make a general
invitation for URC members to join our pastors and missionaries in two special evening sessions
May 16th and May 17th (at no cost). Our theme will be "Reformed and Relevant". Rev. Paul
Murphy and Rev. Eric Watkins will explore how our churches can effectively bring the good
news of the gospel to our communities in the midst of today's ever-increasing cultural
chaos. There is still opportunity to register. Go to urcnamissions.org for more information.
YA have a social at Kirsten Scholten’s home
YOUNG PEOPLES’ CORNER TODAY, April 2, there is a Social at church, hosted by Kirsten/Avery Barwegen
NEXT SUNDAY, April 9, there is a meeting at church, hosted by Kaitlyn
Grisnich and Jenna Aleman
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Immanuel Christian High School's ImmanueLights (black light
theatre group) invite you to their Annual Year End Performance on Wednesday, April 12th, at
7pm in the ICHS small gym. Admission is free! There will be a bake sale with plenty of delicious
goodies and a donation box at the door to fundraise for possible future trips for the group. So,
invite your friends and neighbours and come on out for a Fun Evening of Family Entertainment!
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AUXILIARY along with the PCS Showstoppers
would like to thank you all for attending the gala dinner. We have been blessed with a successful
event which raised $ 48,500 towards the gym floor! Thank you also to those who attended the
play at the Empress Theatre. Your support is greatly appreciated!
“HEALING LIFE’S HURTS” - On April 28 (7:30pm) and April 29 (9:30am-3:30pm), Graham
Bretherick (A registered Christian Psychologist) will host a workshop at Bethel FRC (Monarch)
entitled “Healing Life’s Hurts”. This workshop will give a, biblical, understanding to anger and
overcoming hurts through forgiveness and wholeness. Graham has over 30 years of experience as
a pastor, psychologist and counselor. His solid biblical approach has helped many deal with their
personal struggles and has also equipped people to help those around them. Entry is by donation.
If you would like to register for this, please email Gerrit and Julia Sinke at
[email protected]. Please put Healing Life’s Hurts in the email subject line.
April 2
Organist: AM Barb Vanderwal
Organist: PM John Lobbezoo
Greeters: Matthew & Alice Houweling
Offerings: Budget & Kingdom Seekers
April 9 Organist: AM Maria Barwegen
Organist: PM Sheila Ypma
Greeters: Eric & Michelle Senneker
Offerings: Budget & One Book
Nursery:
AM Sleepers: Eileen Voth, Anne Konynenbelt,
Alicia Vanderwal, Shirley Poelman, Kimberly
Feenstra;
AM Creepers: Laura Veldman, Rebecca Ypma,
Ananda Mercer;
AM Leapers: Gale Guldemond, Kim Veldman,
Brittany Feenstra;
PM Sleepers: Robyn Prummel, Lorna Scholten,
Carolyn Doeve, Avery Barwegen, Caitlyn
Veldman;
PM Creepers: Tamra Barwegen, Gabrielle
Houweling, Rachel Ypma, Cara VE Petersman.
Library: Heidi Veldman
Mother of the Month: Rhonda Heins (April)
Van Driver: Chris VE Petersman (April)
After Church Coffee: Louis Ypma (April)
Singing at G.A. & Legacy (2:15 & 3:00):
Group 9, Young Adults
Nursery:
AM Sleepers: Margaret Houweling, Allison
Wierenga, Kirsten Scholten, Julie Konynenbelt,
Amanda VE Petersman;
AM Creepers: Shena Boes, Roxanne
Houweling, Heidi VE Petersman;
AM Leapers: Erin Barwegen, Leah Ingold,
Anne Kleinjan;
PM Sleepers: Kimberlee Vroom, Helen
Bekkering, Carol Tams, Kienna Van Dellen,
Jaclyn Knol;
PM Creepers: Nadyne Alaric, Jenae Veldman,
Leah Laarman, Katelynn Schalk.
Library: Eileen Voth
Mother of the Month: Rhonda Heins (April)
Van Driver: Chris VE Petersman (April)
After Church Coffee: Louis Ypma (April)
Singing at G.A. & Legacy (2:15 & 3:00): Group 10, John Bekkering
OFFERING TODAY is for our Kingdom Seekers
OFFERING NEXT WEEK is for ONE BOOK (Calgary based) - New technology and
indigenous translators are allowing organizations like OneBook to get Scriptures into the hands of
language groups at unprecedented speeds. What used to take a missionary 20-30 years is now
taking less than a decade, by empowering the indigenous speakers for the work. Indigenous
communities are passionate about doing Bible translation for themselves, rather than wait decades
for a missionary to complete it. With the help of computers and enthusiastic translators who know
their language intimately, OneBook is able to shorten the process from training translators to
seeing a Bible in print to six to eight years. Currently OneBook has translations for 70 languages
in the works. OneBook has seen 15 New Testament translations and one Old Testament
translation finished in the last 10 years. They expect to see 35 more completed in the next five.
RYS MEETING! All those attending RYS 2017 are asked to meet in the sanctuary following the
PM service for a brief information meeting regarding travel plans for RYS. All Parents of those
attending are also strongly encouraged to attend. For more info please contact Ed Van Dellen
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Current Week – April 2 – April 8, 2017
Today: AM – Kingdom Seekers sing 2 songs after the AM Service (KS Sunday)
- After Church Sunday School and some Catechism/pre-confession classes meet
PM – RYS meeting after the PM Service for those attending, plus parents
- YPS have a social at church, hosted by Kirsten/Avery Barwegen
- YA have a social at Kirsten Scholten’s
- Sunday PM Bible Study meets at J/N Chymboryk’s; James 1:19
Monday: 7:00 p.m. – Women’s Monday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
Tuesday: 9:45 a.m. – Coffee Break & Story Hour
7:00 p.m. – Cadets
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - Year-end Cadet Counselor Meeting
7:30 p.m. - L.C.M.C. practice in our church
7:30 p.m. - TIF bible study; Lesson 10, at: D & J Veldman’s - host: T & A Tams
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - Special Classis meeting in Calgary (Colloquia Docta exams to be held)
7:30 p.m. – “I Worship You Almighty GOD!” Easter Spring Choral Program with the
Lethbridge Christian Women's & Men’s Choirs in our church
UPCOMING WEEKS
April 9: Rev. John van Eyk will preach for both services
April 9: Sunday PM Bible Study in the Fireside Room; Calvin T leads study on John, Chapter 4
April 10: Bridal Shower for Courtney Boessenkool in the church fellowship hall at 7:30 p.m.
April 10: Cadet Swim Night – location TBD
April 12: ImmanueLights Theatre Group’s Year-end Performance & bake sale at 7 pm in the ICHS small gym
April 13: Trinity Chapel will be held, DV, at 8 pm.
April 13: Cadet Camporee Meeting with parents at 7:00 in our church
April 14: Good Friday Service at 10:00 a.m.; Lord’s Supper
April 15: Cadet Pancake Breakfast and Kingdom Seeker Bake Sale Fundraiser at the church
April 18: Cadet Final Night and Spaghetti Dinner
April 22: Wedding Ceremony of Courtney Boessenkool and Matthew Hoogerdijk
April 22: Camp Certification for Counselors going to Camporee
April 23: Grade 6 Sunday School Graduation immediately after the AM service
April 24: Those desiring to profess their faith meet with the elders individually at 7:00 p.m. at the church
April 24: AGM for Crossroads Counseling Society at 7:30 p.m.
April 28, 29: Healing Life’s Hurts Seminar at Bethel FRC, Monarch
May 1: Those desiring to profess their faith meet with the elders at 7:00 p.m. at the church
May 4: Crossroads Fundraising Banquet
May 5, 6: Reformed Women’s Conference at Camp Caroline May 6: Highway Cleanup for various groups
May 15-18: URCNA Missions/Pastors’ Conference in Guelph May 27:ICS Garage Sale and BBQ at ICES
June 3: Lethbridge Pro-Life HIKE FOR LIFE; 9:00 a.m. at Henderson Lake Kiwanis Shelter
June 4: Pentecost Sunday and Profession of Faith
June 6, 7: Classis meeting in Winnipeg at Providence Reformed Church
June 17: Word & Deed Softball Tournament at Softball Valley at 8:00 AM; contact Rebecca Ypma
VBS - We need you! If you are grade 7 or older, and
whether you can help a few days, the whole week, or one
morning, we’d love to have you sign up to help us out with
VBS! Our program will run from July 10-14. Please consider
volunteering for this very important program. This year’s
theme is FUN FACTORY: Created by God, Built for a Purpose! Sign-up sheets are in the lobby. If you have any
questions, please contact Cheryl Winkelaar@ 403-634-9517 or
FROM REFORMED MISSION SERVICES:
BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS: Reformed Mission Services is beginning the search for
Board Members for terms that begin October 1, 2017 and end September 30, 2020. Your
Consistory will be receiving information concerning this position in the next few days.
Prayerfully consider applying to be considered to serve in this capacity. RMS is seeking four men
to replace those who have served for the past three years. Please contact the members of your
Consistory for more details.
PRAYER: Please be in prayer for our director Mr. Rob Brinks as he is currently in Santa Marta,
Colombia with Dr. Neal Hegeman. They are working on the preparations for the construction of a
church building that will begin, Lord willing, in July 2017. If you are interested in being a part of
this trip, contact Rob at [email protected].
RMS TRIPS: Guinea, West Africa: Miss Katie De Jong (a member of Trinity URC-Caledonia,
MI) is working among the Muslims in Guinea. She is looking for 2-5 people to assist her in
hosting Community Camps July 17-August 21, 2017. Register for this trip at https://rms.org/sim-
application/. Ukraine: Eric and Stacy Hoeksema (members of Covenant URC-Pantego, NC) are
working with Ukrainian, Hungarian, and Croatian students to assist them to learn and practice the
English that they are learning during the school year. They are looking for individuals or groups
interested in sharing Christ while these students study the English language. He has different
camps throughout the summer months between May 29 and July 21. Come for one or all or of the
camps. You can register for this trip at http://rms.org/english-camp-registration/. Registration for
both trips end April 30, 2017. Questions? Contact the RMS Admin. Director at [email protected].
INTERNSHIP POSSIBILITY: Rev. Sam Perez of Grace Reformed Church in Jersey City, NJ is
looking for an Intern to assist him in evangelism and outreach for the Church Plant located there.
There are some specific requirements and duties for this position. For more information
concerning these specifics contact Rev. Perez at [email protected] or Rob at [email protected].
SUMMER VBS OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ZEKVELD’S AT HOPE CENTER (Toronto) ,
July 15 -22, ’17, opportunity for volunteer service at the Hope Centre in a children's program,
using the curriculum; Seven C's from Answers in Genesis. This will include 2 classes per day,
for 4 days, culminating in a final program. On the fifth day, we hope to have a special event for
all the older contacts in the Gore Rd. area; those who are now too old for the children's programs.
(Topic and event is yet to be determined), and distribution of brochures. Volunteers (age 16+)
will be trained in teaching on Sikhism, and how to reach these people with the Gospel. Police
checks and reference letters required 3 wks prior: [email protected]. Billeting for all.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY Remember our shut-ins who are not able to worship with us each week, and the many in
our congregation in assisted living homes. Remember those who provide daily care for family
members with special needs, whether young or old.
Continue to pray for Betty & Bill Barthel in Betty’s struggle with cancer.
Pray for Tina Procee as she continues to heal.
Congratulations to John Dykslag who is 85 years on Monday, April 3!
COLLOQUIA DOCTA EXAMINATIONS - This coming Friday, April 7, beginning at 11:00
a.m., Classis Western Canada will be meeting in Bethel URC in Calgary for the Colloquia Docta
examinations of Rev Thomas Albaugh and Rev John van Eyk. The congregation is asked to pray
that our Heavenly Father grant these men wisdom, strength and clarity of mind as they prepare
and are examined; and travelling mercies for all the delegates as they attend. May the proceedings
be to the edification of the church and the Glory of His Holy Name. The congregation is invited
to attend and observe the examination.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Providence CanRef Church of Edmonton Ladies invite you to
attend league day. Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon of Ponoka URC will be speaking in the morning on
the topic of “Vulnerability within the Communion of Saints.” In the afternoon, we have some
wonderful workshops to attend. Stay tuned for more details!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Crossroads Counselling Society on Monday April
24th, 2017 at 7:30 P.M. Members will be entitled to vote at the AGM. You may become a
member by delegation from an affiliated church, or you may become a member-at-large by
paying an annual fee and signing a Statement of Faith. Crossroads - #202 542 – 7th Street S.
KINGDOM SEEKER SONGS
IT’S ABOUT THE CROSS
It's not just about the manger Where the baby lay
It's not all about the angels Who sang for him that day
It's not all about the shepherds Or the bright and shining star It's not all about the wisemen
Who travelled from afar
Chorus: It's about the cross
It's about my sin It's about how Jesus
came to be born once So that we could be born again
It's about the stone That was rolled away
So that you and I could have real life someday
It's about the cross
It's not just about the good things In this life I've done
It’s not all about the treasures Or the trophies that I've won
It’s not about the righteousness That I find within
It’s all about His precious blood That saved me from my sin
(Chorus)
The beginning of the story is wonderful and great
But it's the ending that can save you and that's why we celebrate….
(Chorus)
Speak, O Lord
Speak, O Lord, as we come to You To receive the food of Your Holy Word.
Take Your truth, plant it deep in us; Shape and fashion us in Your likeness,
That the light of Christ might be seen today In our acts of love and our deeds of faith.
Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us All Your purposes for Your glory.
Teach us, Lord, full obedience, Holy reverence, true humility;
Test our thoughts and our attitudes In the radiance of Your purity.
Cause our faith to rise; cause our eyes to see Your majestic love and authority.
Words of pow'r that can never fail— Let their truth prevail over unbelief.
Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds;
Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us— Truths unchanged from the dawn of time
That will echo down through eternity. And by grace we'll stand on Your promises, And by faith we'll walk as You walk with us.
Speak, O Lord, till Your church is built And the earth is filled with Your glory.
BRIDAL SHOWER
for Courtney Boessenkool(fiancé of Matthew Hoogerdijk)
Monday April 10 at 7:30 pm in the church fellowship hall
Join us for a time of fun, games and celebration
Please bring a recipe for the Bride
If you have questions, please call Meagan
Hoogerdijk at 403-345-5527
(Courtney is registered at
Bed Bath & Beyond)