Common Bulletin Insert Chatham-Kent CRCs Sunday, May 31, 2015

PRAYER LIST FIRST CHURCH: Happy birthday to Mr. Andrew Roorda, who is turning 79 on the 6th. Have a blessed day. From Marg Herfst: My heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and cards during recovery of my surgery. It touched my heart as well for your caring sympathy with the passing away of my son, Paul. It is such a blessing to belong to our church family with thanks to the Lord for family and friends for wonderful support. To Pastor Kerkhof, Roger and Debbie Grootenboer for their pastoral care. With Christian Love. Please remember Grace VanRooyen who remains in hospital under doctors care. Pray for those confined to homes and care facilities. As we approach the summer months, please let us not forget our special needs members.

GRACE CHURCH: Happy Birthday to Marg Rumble, who celebrates her birthday on June 1 and to Ido Nydam, who turns 86 on June 5. May you each have a blessed day! Gertie Wissink would like to thank the congregation for all the support she and Martin received in connection with her recent spinal surgery and for all the prayers sent up on her behalf. Martin and Gertie are thankful to the Lord for the way things all worked out and that prayers have been answered. Thanks once again for all of the prayers, beautiful cards, visits, meals, baked goods -- they were all much appreciated! We are truly blessed by your love and care shown by all. Ray Bouma is recuperating from broken ribs resulting from a fall last weekend. In the course of treatment, it was discovered that he also has a serious aneurysm that will require surgery soon. We pray for Gods care and healing hand in this situation, with peace and strength for Ray and Clara and their family. Edith Brinkman was blessed with a new grandchild on May 14: Johannes David Ren, born to Michael and Toyomi in Japan. Congratulations! Wedding Banns: Nathan Wiersma and Esther Tamminga have indicated their desire to be married. If there are no lawful objections, the ceremony will take place on June 13, 2015 at Grace C.R.C. at 3 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the wedding ceremony. The ceremony can also be viewed via simulcast at www.chathamgrace.com/media-resources.

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CALVARY CHURCH: The Wolting family is very thankful for the progress of Tim's recovery at home following the removal of a brain tumor. Please join the family in praying that biopsy results will show the tumor is completely gone, that there is no cancer and that Tim experiences a complete recovery. Thank you for your cares and concerns. Tim, Cheryl, Meredith and Alexandra Wolting Calvary Church would also like to announce the upcoming wedding of Miriam Dall and Joel Brouwer on Saturday, June 6 at 3 pm in our church. We wish them Gods blessings as they prepare to enter married life together.

COMBINED EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES SERVICE TIME & LOCATION: Grace Church at 5 pm. Next week (June 7th) the services will switch in time and location. OFFERINGS FOR MAY ARE FOR: Christian Horizons. EVENING NURSERY SCHEDULE: May 31: Edith Brinkman and Amelia DeKoter

June 14: Joanne Nydam and Tamar VanEyk

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. The meal features our famous Berts Beef on a Bun, along with hot dogs, beans, salad, veggies, chips, drinks and dessert. Cost is a free will donation. Bring your lawn chairs, we look forward to seeing you!

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You are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of Chatham Christian Schools Grade 8 graduates of 2015. The ceremony will take place at Chatham Christian School gym, on Monday the 15th of June at 8:00pm. The CCHS Graduating Class of 2015 (Grade 12) cordially invites you to attend their graduation ceremony. The ceremony will take place at Chatham Christian School gym, on Tuesday the 23rd of June at 8:00pm. Invitations for graduates grandparents are available at the main office. 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. Wallaceburg Christian School is looking for an energetic, organized ECE teacher to help launch our optional JK/SK program this coming September 2015. The ideal candidate will display commitment to God, have a minimum of an ECE diploma, the ability to collaborate with colleagues and a love of Christian education. Music ability is an asset. Interested candidates are asked to email a cover letter, resume, statement of faith, and pastoral and professional references. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a definite part time 60% position with a potential transition into full time. Applications must be sent to Mrs. Season Hoogstad at shoogstad@wallaceburgchristianschool.com by June 4, 2015. Responsible Christian second year nursing student at St. Claire College-Thames Campus-looking for female roommate. Please email hamstra-e@ldcss.ca"

CRC BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS See www.crcna.org for a complete list PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: - Join us as we study James 4 to discover potential roadblocks as we plan for the future. Could such planning cause us to stumble in our faith? And what does James think is the appropriate way to plan for the future? Subscribe for free weekly email notifications at ListenToGroundwork.com or visit GroundworkOnline.com to find a local radio station or listen now.

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A BLESSING IN DISGUISE: - Laceys dad loses his job, and money is tight for her family. As they adjust to the drop in income Lacey loses her cell phone, internet and cable TV. Finally, she loses her friends. Lucille reaches out to her and she accepts the help with homework and an invitation to a party at Lucilles church. 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. Are you planning to attend Brock University in St Catharines in the fall? - Consider an exciting opportunity to live in a co-ed Christian student community that's just been established off-campus. The large house accommodates new and returning students, has ample leisure space, and is on the bus route, within minutes by public transport to campus. Shopping is a short walking distance away. As a one-time-only, introductory offer, rent will only be charged for September 2015 to April 2016 (students normally have to pay for twelve months). Interested students must commit to some degree of active involvement in Brock CRC Campus Ministry. For information about the ministry and community, consult our website at www.everything-under-the-Son.ca or contact Andre Basson at abasson@brocku.ca or Ron Mulder at mulder@vaxxine.com.

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