Common Bulletin Insert Chatham-Kent CRCs Sunday, May 24, 2015

PRAYER LIST CALVARY CHURCH: Last weekend Tim Wolting was admitted to hospital after experiencing headaches. An MRI revealed there was a tumour on his brain. Tim underwent surgery Tuesday night; the results of a tumour biopsy are expected in the next week or so. Tim is recovering in the Windsor hospital. We are very grateful to everyone for their concern and prayers. FIRST CHURCH: Happy birthday to Mr. John Roemer, who is turning 88 on the 28th, and to Mrs. Ann Dekker, who is turning 88 on the 30th. Have a blessed day. Grace VanRooyen remains in hospital under doctors care. Tina VanderSluis continues to recuperate at home. Joanna Wielhouwer has moved to room W276 at Chatham Retirement Resort 519-380-7928. Bill Veldboom is thankful that the x-ray on Wednesday May 20th showed up good at London Victoria Hospital. The neck brace only has to be worn intermittently a few weeks more. Continue to pray for those shut-in, and if you are able, they always appreciate a visit. GRACE CHURCH: Happy Birthday to Edith Brinkman, who turns 72 on May 25 and to Hank DeBoer, who turns 80 on May 29. May you each have a blessed day! We continue to pray for Jane Dekker, who is now home and hoping to regain her strength there. John Tolsma is also hoping to regain some strength at home and relief from discomfort. Hank and Georgina Vandezande are currently residing at Eden Villa, as Georgina recuperates with assisted care from a wrist fracture, which is rendering her immobile right now. Tim Wolting, son of Ralph and Willy Wolting, underwent surgery for a brain tumour this past week. We pray for strength and comfort for this family as they now wait for test results of the biopsy.

COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Grace Church at 5 pm. OFFERINGS FOR MAY ARE FOR: Christian Horizons. EVENING NURSERY SCHEDULE: May 24: Hilda Wiersma and Kate Taekema May 31: Edith Brinkman and Amelia DeKoter

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CHURCH COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS The 12th Annual CCS Golf Tournament will be held Sat., June 13th at Blenheim Golf Course. Registration is from 11:30-12:15 with a shot gun start at 12:30. Cost is $100 per golfer (tax receipt of $50), which includes golf, cart, dinner and prizes. To register or for more information call Neil DeGroot at 519-365-5719 or the Chatham Christian School at 519-352-4980. Foursomes or individual golfers are welcome. Donation of prizes would be appreciated. Please drop off at the school.

Another Dutch Hymn Sing is planned for May 31st in the Living Hope Free Reformed Church at 159 Gregory Drive East, Chatham @ 7.30 p.m. Join us in singing the well-known Psalmen en Gezangen. There will be a social time afterwards.

Wallaceburg Christian School You are invited to join us for our annual year-end celebration BBQ on Friday, June 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. We will be set up on our back lawn with good food and fellowship, as we end our 54th year of Christian education in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas. Cost is a free will donation. Bring your lawn chairs, we look forward to seeing you! Calling all Youth: Tillsonburg Christian Reformed Youth would like to invite you to a youth service at our church, 150 Concession St. West, to be held on Sunday, May 31 at 10:00 am. Pastor Syd Hielema, Director of Faith Formation of the Christian Reformed Church in Canada will speak on the topic "Spirit Shaped Salt and Light". We will also be privileged to witness the public professions of faith of several of our youth. Join us for a time of mingling over a soup and buns lunch followed by out-door games after the service. For the past 34 years, Chatham Christian High School (CCHS) has established a Chatham Community Scholarship Fund to promote the further education of CCHS graduates. Each year we ask for support from staff, student council, and our supporting community. This year we hope to award a scholarship to one or more of our graduating students (Class of 2015) with these funds. To support this Fund, please send your cheque directly to the high school or call the school for more information at 519-352-4980. Giant indoor yard sale at First Reformed Church corners of Indian Creek Rd & La Croix St. May 30th. 7am-1pm free car wash & lunch. Something for everyone.

Common Insert Bulletin Page 3 "ONE LOVE" -- The Chatham Christian High School Jamaican Service Team would like to invite you to a fundraising Dessert Social on Thursday May 28th. We will be serving desserts, and sharing about mission experience we had in Jamaica during March Break. You will hear about the opportunities we had serving in Jamaica, as we 'loved on' the people at the Infirmary, Children's Home for abused children, and the Wood Hall Primary School. We will share how God is working in Jamaica, and how He used us to show His love. The evening runs from 7-9pm, in the CCS gym. Come join us for a time of delicious desserts and great fellowship. Please join us as we share "One Love". The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 The Christian Senior Citizens Home of Chatham, operating South Chatham Village, is taking applications for the position of Secretary / Treasurer. This is a part time position, either 2 days per week or 4 or 5 half or part days per week. Applicants must have bookkeeping/accounting experience, possess good typing skills, be computer literate and be familiar with accounting software. The successful candidate must have ability to interact well with seniors and to maintain positive relationships with tenants. Deadline for applications is May 29, 2015. Please submit resumes to: Martin Vanderzwan, Chairman of the Board, 40 Elm Street, Box 100 Chatham, ON N7M 6A5. Email: mtv@scvillage.net For additional information log onto www.scvillage.net/position Annual CLAC Spring Solidarity Banquet on Friday, May 29 at 6 pm. 455 Keil Dr South. Cost is $10 per member and $5 per guest. RSVP at 519-354-4831 by Wednesday, May 20th. Come out and bring your ideas. Farewell Concert for St. James, Thamesville - Hear Psalms, hymns and solos of the 19th century on the churchs 115-year old pipe organ. Organist: Dr. Roger Bergs, Toronto. Soprano: Karianne Pasma, London, Ont. Soprano: Suzanne Schaafsma, Toronto, formerly of Ridgetown. Fri. May 29, 2015 at 7 pm at St. James Presbyterian Church, Thamesville, 29 Ann St Advance Tickets: Adults - $20; Seniors, students, under-employed - $15; Youth (12-18) - $5; children under 12 - free. At the door, tickets are an additional $5. Tickets are available from Bs Hive Flowers & Gifts, 9 Victoria St. (two doors from post office), Thamesville, Ont. (519-692-5519) or by contacting Ian Mason (519-864-1119; ilmason773@gmail.com).

Common Insert Bulletin Page 4 TONIGHT is the night, don't miss it! "Through Christ, we can do all things, we can find new strength through the night, through the storm, WE PRESS ON!" A powerful evening of contemporary gospel and spiritual music will be presented by the Jubilee Chorus of Chatham-Kent at their Pentecost Sunday Concert: "I BELIEVE!" tonight, 7:30 pm, at St. Andrews United Church (85 William St). Bring a friend or three!

CRC BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS See www.crcna.org for a complete list WISDOM AND WORLDLINESS: - Join us as we study James 3 to discover the source and definition of real wisdom. Then well look at the advice James gives for how we can live in the world but resist embracing the empty wisdom of the world. Subscribe for free weekly email notifications at ListenToGroundwork.com or visit GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen now. LIZS PROGRESS: - Liz has a dream where he walks the Road of Life and meets each of the deadly sins. Follow the adventures of Liz and his pals every week: subscribe for free at getkidscorner.com. Be sure to download this special song, Leap of Faith, at kidscorner.net/offer. In July and August, cyclists will take to the roads to raise awareness about global poverty and encourage Christians to become part of the response. Volunteers are urgently needed to make the 10th Anniversary Sea to Sea ride in Southern Ontario from June 29-July 4 possible. For more information, call 1-888-272-BIKE or visit seatosea.org. Nepal Earthquake Response: - World Renew is responding to the catastrophic earthquake that took the lives of over 8,000 people in Nepal and injured thousands more in the worst disaster to strike the country in 80 years. World Renew is already working with Christian Reformed World Missions as well as two local partners to provide safe water (water purification tablets and water filtration systems), emergency food, fuel to cook food, and tents to earthquake survivors. They also hope to be involved in longer-term programs with other partners as funding allows. Gifts received from Canadians by May 25 will qualify for a 1:1 match from the Canadian government. Please join us. Call 1-800-730-3490, visit www.worldrenew.net/donate or mail your gift marked, "World Renew Nepal Earthquake," to World Renew, 3475 Mainway, STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8. God of love and justice, open our hearts and prompt us to action.

All announcements are due to Sharon Smith by noon on Thursdays commonbulletin@ciaccess.com or 519-380-0058