Third Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019

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March 24, 2019

Third Sunday of Lent

10:00 am: Pastor Josh Tuininga

(*please stand if able)

Welcome and Announcements Gathering BY God’s Grace

*Opening Song: LUYH 5 Let All Things Now Living

*God Calls Us Into Worship Let us worship God,

for whom our souls thirst and our bodies long. Listen, listen to me,

and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.

We have come to hear the Word God has sent. God’s Word will not return empty

but will accomplish through us his holy purpose. Let us worship God in spirit and in truth.

Then we will go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills will sing;

the trees of the field will clap their hands.

—based on Isaiah 55:2, 11-12; John 4:24 *Opening Prayer and Greeting

*Praising Our God LUYH 21 This is My Father’s World

LUYH 172 Ah, Holy Jesus, How Have You Offended

Growing IN God’s Grace

Confession and Assurance Song of Assurance: LUYH 709 Jesus Loves Me

God’s Will For Our Lives – Exodus 20:1-17 Children’s Message – The Cross Crosslet

LUYH 264 st, 1, 3, 4 Lift High the Cross

Song of Preparation: LUYH 823 st. 1, 2, 5 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

Scripture: Genesis 2:15; Ecclesiastes 2:18-26; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Message: The Spiritual Discipline of Physical Labour

Series: Everyday Jesus Spirituality

*Song of Response: LUYH 396 For the Fruit of All Creation *Profession of Faith – Apostles Creed

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Going WITH God’s Grace

Congregational Prayer Offering: Open Doors

*Blessing *Closing Song: LUYH 938 My Friends, May You Grow In Grace

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Officiating Elder will be available after the service

in the sanctuary for anyone who would like prayer.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Cross Tree: It is the season of Lent, the time when all God's people

prepare to celebrate the mystery of Easter. Each week of the Lenten season,

our Sunday School children will help us explore a different cross. As we focus

our attention on each cross we will be reminded of what it symbolizes and our

calling as Christians. This week we have the Cross Crosslet. This cross is

made of four crosses and it reminds us that Jesus died for all people - in all

directions, in all lands. Next week: the Passion Cross.

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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 of refreshments and fellowship together. May we have a blessed day as we praise our awesome God.

OFFICIATING ELDER:

March 24: Charlie Feddes March 31: Jeff DePooter

April 7: Dick Bulsink April 14: Jim Kraayenbrink

EVENING COLLECTIONS: For the month of March all evening service offerings will support

the Salvation Army.

NEXT WEEK’S OFFERING: BENEVOLENCE: A fund managed and used at the discretion of the local diaconate to provide financial assistance

to those in need.

OFFERINGS: March 24: Open Doors Deacons: Lucas DePooter and Mikki Meyer

March 31: Benevolence Deacons: Bill DePooter and Nick Dykema

April 7: Teen Challenge

Deacons: Mikki Meyer and Lucas DePooter April 14: World Renew (Refugee Sunday)

Deacons: Nick Dykema and Bill DePooter

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RECEIPTS:

Redeemer College ……………………………………………..……….. $807.00 Budget ……………………………………………………...……………. $3215.00

Uline Corporation (to be put in budget) ……...……………..…. $461.04 Total Budget …………………………………………………..………….. $3676.04

FAMILY CIRCLE: Keep Pete and Cassandra Hensel in your prayers. Cassandra is expecting with conjoined twins. Pray for them on Tuesday as they meet with a

team of Doctors in London. Please keep Pete and Cassandra and their unborn babies close in your prayers. Continue to keep Marlene Allaer, Deb Vandendool, and

John Feddes in your prayers. Pray for God to surround them with his strength, love, and healing. 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 Ty Munday and Hailey MacKenzie who will be celebrating their birthdays in the coming week. May God bless your

celebrations.

Saturday Morning Breakfast - Join us for the next men's breakfast/study on Saturday,

March 30th. Breakfast starts at 7 am at the church. We are working through the book "Thirty Virtues that Build a Man" by Vince Miller. This study is open to all men from high school up. All

are welcome to join. Please sign up so we have enough food. We aim to be done by 8:30. Sign up sheet outside the office.

YOUTH GROUP: The Youth Group meets this Tuesday, March 26th from 7— 9 pm for a regular night. All youth high school age and older are welcome. See you Tuesday!!

RESOLVING CONFLICT STUDY: The Resolving Conflict Study meets this Monday, March

25th at 7 pm.

COMMUNITY MEAL: Join us for a FREE Community Meal this Wednesday, March 27th at 5 pm. We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad.

Come out for dinner and help make the people from the community that join us feel welcome!!

WEDDING BANNS: Andrea Feddes and Colin Hiemstra have signified their desire to be united

in marriage on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The wedding will take place on that date at First Christian Reformed Church, Sarnia, Ontario at 6 pm, with Pastor Willemina Zwart officiating.

PROFESSION OF FAITH CLASSES: Profession of Faith Classes will be starting after Easter.

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.

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6:30 pm: Pastor Josh Tuininga

Welcome

*Call to Worship – Revelation 3:20-21 *Opening Song: PsH 410 Crown Him with Many Crowns

*Greeting

Congregational Prayer

Offering: Salvation Army

Prayer of Illumination Scripture: Revelation 1 – 3

Sermon: Jesus and the Seven Churches

Series: God Wins

*Blessing *Parting Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

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Nominations for Elder and Deacon: Council is presenting the following nominees for Elder

and Deacon. Please keep the nominees in your prayers as they prayerfully consider their call be an Elder or a Deacon.

Elders: Casey DePooter, Gary DePooter, John DePooter, Wayne Dykema, Gerrit Dykhouse, Bernard Kraayebrink, Mitchell Kraayenbrink, John Lubbers, Rick Ripley

Deacons: Cori Dykhouse, Dave Foster, Brad Kraayenbrink, Beth Lubbers, Gerald Lubbers,

Scott Lubbers, Shawn Lubbers, Cyril Peters, Ed Van Gelder, Linda Watson

Lent Family Faith Formation Tip - As another exercise in self-examination, read Galatians 5:22-23 as a family this week. Talk about which fruits of the Spirit are easier for each of you to

practice, and which are harder. Then pray for each other, asking the Spirit to grow those fruits

in your family. (Faith Formation Ministries; crcna.org/FaithFormation)

Walking Alongside - Youth and Mental Health conference - Registration is now open! Join us Saturday, April 27 (8:15 am – 3:30 pm) at Westdale Reformed Church in Hamilton, ON.

Keynote speaker Stephen Doucet Campbell will address mental health challenges faced by youth and give practical ideas to walk alongside them so they can not only endure but thrive.

Workshops will address youth and addiction, social media, suicide, and depression. Regular

registration fee is $50. Sign up by March 22 and pay only $35. Student rate is $25. Get details and register at bit.ly/walkingalongside. For information, please contact Miriam at

mspies@crcna.org.

HYMN-SING: Join us for a Hymn-Sing at the Wallaceburg Retirement Residence on Tuesday,

March 26th at 1:30 pm. All are welcome!!

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I AM NOT MY OWN TOUR: Singer-Songwriter Jeremy Benjamin is bringing his I Am Not My Own Tour to Wallaceburg! Join us and invite your friends as Jeremy leads worship at Wallaceburg CRC on Sunday, April 28 at 10:00 am and then tells his incredible story in Concert

on Sunday night at 6:30 pm. Proceeds will go to World Renew, James Street Ministry in Wallaceburg and Jeremy’s Worship

Ministry, so please come prepared to give generously! Find out more by calling 519-281-1727,

emailing lara@iamnotmyown.org or at www.iamnotmyown.org.

LAST COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: The Last Friday Coffee Fellowship, Friday is coming up on March 29th at 10:00 A.M. Everyone is invited to our Monthly Coffee Fellowship in the fellowship

Hall of the Living Hope Christian Reformed Church, corner Exmouth Street and Pontiac Drive in Sarnia. Our guest speaker will be Mrs. Heather Martin, General Manager of Vision Nursing

Home in Sarnia. She'll have some very interesting information in regards to new developments

of the area around the present Vision Nursing Home.

Join World Renew at AOYC 2019! - We are so excited for this year’s All Ontario Youth Convention, from May 17-20! High school students will have to opportunity to “reach out” and

help address both global and local hunger! World Renew is asking that each student bring $10

to help feed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, and bring 10 food items to donate to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. For more info and to register, please go to www.allontario.com/aoyc-

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Will Clinic hosted by Christian Stewardship Services - World Renew invites you to learn how to plan or update your will, give to causes you care about with both current and future

gifts, minimize taxes, and protect your family. Refreshments will be served. There will be a

chance to win one of two will certificates valued at $400 or $600. Join others at Grace Christian Reformed Church; 255 Tweedsmuir Ave. West, Chatham on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 PM.

Reserve your seat with Annetta: annetta@csservices.ca or 1 800 267 8890 Ext 217 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SCRIPTURE READERS: March 24: Pastor Josh Genesis 2:15;Ecclesiastes 2:18-26;1Thess 4:11

March 31: Lucas DePooter Exodus 20:8-11; Mark 2:7-28 April 7: Teen Challenge

April 14: Pastor Josh Genesis 28:10-16; John 12:12-36

SUNDAY SINGERS:

March 24: N/A March 31: Cassandra, Robert, Beth April 7: Teen Challenge April 14: Gerrit, Lucia, John

ROAMER:

March 24: Wayne Dykema Mar 31: Jim Kraayenbrink April 7: Matt Feddes

April 14: John Kraayenbrink April 19: Nick Dykema April 21: Rob Kraayenbrink

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USHERS: (Reminder, please help those in need of assistance to their seat)

March 24: John Lubbers, Jeff DePooter March 31: Wayne Vandendool, Ed Van Gelder

April 7: Ken Roche, Greg Kraayenbrink April 14: Casey DePooter, Lucas DePooter

GREETERS: March 24: Alfred and Christine Feddes

March 31: Ryan and Kirstie Feddes April 7: Matt and Tara Feddes

April 14: Nick and Marianne Dykema COFFEEBREAK NURSERY Mar 27 April 3

Little Lambs: Evie Lubbers Evie Lubbers

Nursery: Judy Foster & Tina Feddes Judy Foster and Ken Roche SUNDAY SCHOOL

Mar 24/31 April 7/14 3yr old/JK/Sk Mary Lou Snary Lucia Kraayenbrink

Grade 1/2 Taryn Watson Kim Vancoillie

Grade 3/4/5/6 Beth Kominek Beth Kominek

NURSERY: Mar 24 March 31 April 7

Infants Infants Infants Tina Feddes Rita Ripley Katie Kraayenbrink

Lucia Kraayenbrink Kim Vancoillie Alie Peters

Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers Mitchell Kraayenbrink Wayne Dykema Kurtis Lubbers

Lauren Roche Dominick Roche Russell Kraayenbrink Mother of the Month for March: Kirstie Feddes

THE KITCHEN: March 24: John and Tracey Feddes

Charley and Arlene Feddes March 31: Alfred and Christine Feddes

Al and Judy Foster

April 7: Henry and Tonda Griffioen Dennis and Lynn Kraayenbrink

April 14: Bernard and Karlene Kraayebrink Brian and Karen Kraayenbrink

SOUND and VIDEO ATTENDANTS: March 24: Sound: Connor Lubbers Video: Russell Kraayenbrink

March 31: Sound: Jeff Tessier Video: Connor Lubbers

April 7: Sound: Tim Kraayenbrink Video: Daniel Kraayenbrink April 14: Sound: Kyle Kraayenbrink Video: Jeff Kraayenbrink