Grace Christian Reformed Church 255 Tweedsmuir Ave. W., Chatham,
ON, N7M 5K4, 519-436-1558Telephone Worship Services: 519-436-0041
(dial 5 min before the service)Fax: 519-436-1241 E-mail:
[email protected] Web: www.chathamgrace.com Congregational
Assistance Plan (CAP) 866 347-0041 WELCOME: We welcome you to Grace
CRC! 10AM WORSHIP SERVICES: TODAY: Pastor Fred Heslinga leads our
time of worship and praise and we are invited to partake of the
Lords Supper. NEXT SUNDAY:On this Sunday, we gather to worship God
and give joyful thanks for the Professions of Faith and Baptism of
members of our church family. 6:30 PM COMBINED EVENING SERVICE AT
FIRST CRC: (First CRC Dial In: 519-351-8880) TONIGHT:Grace CRC
leads our Combined Evening Service this evening and we are led in
praise and worship by Pastor Fred Heslinga. SR. PASTOR: Pastor
William Koopmans (519-360-1072) [email protected] YOUTH PASTOR:
Pastor Jake Snieder (226-626-2393) [email protected] PASTOR OF
VISITATION: Pastor Fred Heslinga (519-676-3310)
[email protected] CLERK: Ron Middel (519) 358-6248
[email protected] TREASURER: Hank Batterink (519-351-4800)
[email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Kathy DeKoter
(519-436-1558) [email protected] WORSHIP COORDINATOR: Cheryl-Lynn
DeGraaf [email protected] Who We Are We are called
Christian because we confess, belong to, and follow Jesus Christ as
Saviour and Lord. We are called Reformed because our history is
rooted in the 16th century Protestant Reformation.We continue to
affirm the Reformation teachings of salvation by faith in Christ
alone, and the Bible as the only rule of faith and conduct. We are
called Church because we are part of the universal family of God,
through which our relationships to God, to each other, and the
world are nurtured. August 16, 2015 TODAYS SERVANT ROSTER:
ELDERS:Jack Koopmans, Richard Koomans DEACONS: Ryan VanEijkern,
Paul Hoekstra COFFEE SOCIAL:Paul & Teresa Hoekstra, Wend
Horneman, Ed & Carol Koke NURSERY:natalie Nauta, Suzanne
VanEijkern, Rachel Bultje, Laura Wiersma, Laura Dieleman PM: Wilma
Jansen, Mark Taekema USHERS:Wilma Noordam, Ken Bosman, Mark Okkema
MORNING OFFERINGS: Sunday, August 16, 2015:Diaconate Sunday, August
23, 2015:Joint Refugee Committee SENIOR HOME MINISTRY: There is a
worship service on SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 at Meadow Park Home at 2:30
pm. CHURCH ACTIVITIES HAPPENING THIS WEEK: ANNOUCEMENT:This
morning, we welcome Pastor Fred Heslinga as he leads us in worship
while Pastor William is away. CHURCH OFFICE:The Church Office will
be closed from Monday, August 17 until Friday, August 21 while
Kathy is on holidays.Please continue to contact the church using
[email protected] as e-mail will be checked and responded to
regularly.Bulletin deadlines will remain the same (Thursday at 7
pm).For any immediate church office needs, please contact
Cheryl-Lynn DeGraaf at [email protected] you!
bulletin password: grace Please have all bulletin items in by
Thursday 7pm. Office Hours: The church office will be CLOSED this
week ANNOUNCEMENTS: LIBRARY NEWS: Falls Like Lighting by Shawn
Grady is another great mystery book that has been lost in the
shelves.Pick up this book for a good read about Smokejumper Silas
Kent is called to lead a new crew into battle against a massive
forest fire in the Sierra Nevadas.Things go wrong very quickly and
Silas realizes he has more to fear than just a raging forest fire.
SAVE THE DATE:Sunday, September 20th what does an afternoon picnic
at the beach and kite flying and our church have to do with each
other???Find out soon what your Social Committee is planning for
YOU!
FROMTHEBOARDOFTRUSTEES:WehaverecentlypurchasedadefibrillatorforGrace
Church.A defibrillator is a small device which sends an electric
shock which directly halts an abnormal heart rhythm and stimulates
the heart to produce normal and cardiac patterns.At
thistime,weareaskingindividualswhohavebeentrainedintheuseofadefibrillatorto
contacttheBOTco-chairseitherGaryHeyinkorMartinHorneman.Thiswillallowthe
committee to determine how many extra individuals need to receive
training.Thank you! Have you been trained to use a
defibrillator?Please contact Martin Horneman (519-380-5499). NEXT
SUNDAY, we anticipate celebrating the baptism of Kate Samantha
Deelstra, daughter of Tom and Melissa Deelstra and witnessing
Profession of Faith by Kaden VanHelden, Kees VanRijn and Luke
Wiersma. LOOKING FORThe Nursery Committee is looking for a donation
of a gently-used couch from a smoke-free and pet-free home for use
in the nursery.Please contact Cornelie Ligthart at
[email protected] or 519-365-5006. Are you looking for an
opportunity to serve and use your gifts at Grace Church this
year?We are looking for volunteers of all ages for all children and
youth ministries starting this summer.If you would like to know
more about volunteering with any of the following ministries,
please contact Pastor Jake. AREAS OF NEED INCLUDE: NurseryHall
Monitor Sunday School Junior Youth Church School Youth Group
Seeker's ClassGems & Cadets Counselors YOUTH MINISTRIES YOUTH:
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS:Please send your student mailing
address, the name of your program, and a recent picture to Pastor
Jake at [email protected]. KURIOS RETREAT:This weekend retreat
is for all youth in Classis Chatham entering grade 9-12.This event
will replace our youth group annual Fall Camping trip, so please be
sure to sign up!The retreat is held at Camp Kintail just north of
Goderich, ON, on Lake Huron from October 2-4.Check out the details
at www.kuriosretreat.com.The early bird rate (sign up before August
31) is only $115.But we really want you there, so the youth budget
will cover the first $95 of your registration! Children and Youth
Ministry Volunteers needed: Are you looking for an opportunity to
serve and use your gifts at Grace Church this year?We are looking
for volunteers of all ages for all children and youth ministries
starting this summer.If you would like to know more about
volunteering with any of the following ministries please contact
Pastor Jake - Nursery, Sunday School, Church School, Seeker's
Class, Hall Monitor, Junior Youth, Youth Group, Gems, Cadets.
Please see Bulletin Insert on following page:
