SR. SINGING @ Edith Cavell (2:00) and Pemmican Lodge (2:40):

Cadets

Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 service.

Tonight, Pastor Kevin begins a series on the spiritual armor of Ephesians 6. Tonight, we'll take up the belt of truth.

APRIL 25

GREETERS: Henri & Brenda B

Andrew & Liz K

USHERS: Marcel & Bas

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

GEMS

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M.: Dana & Joel

P.M: Kathleen & Trina

NURSERY:

A.M: Charlene H, Kaylee W, Brett F

P.M: Liz K, Kyle K

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Paula K, Jennifer P, Tianna N

PRE-K/KIND. (age 4 & 5):

Susy K, Catherine W, Riley P

SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACK:

GEMS Sunday , May 2 - Karen F

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE: GEMS Sunday , May 2 - Tim & Benita

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:

Joyce & Jasmine P - Bible Study

SR. SINGING @ Edith Cavell (2:00) and Pemmican Lodge (2:40):

Group D: Henri & Brenda B, Kevin & Lynda J, Gordon & Karen F, Sid & Margaret H, Dave & Charlene H, Scott & Jen H, Luke & Lammie H, Delbert & Lucy K, Les & Karen P, John & Joanne M, Rob & Wanda K

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Birthday wishes are extended to Mrs. Johanna K who celebrates her birthday, tomorrow April 19. May God bless you as you celebrate with family and friends.

Our sincere Christian condolences are extended to the family and friends of Mr. Alan Kbelt who passed away Saturday, April 10. The funeral was Tuesday. “Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home....”

This past Wednesday, our Lord called Mary Nieboer to himself. She was approximately 99 1/2 years, making her one of Nobleford's oldest members.

Deji and I would like to thank the congregation for your continuing support and prayers. We have really been strengthened by them in the last month. Dej has now been given an interview date, either for the end of April or in the next three months, depending on whether or not he can get the correct paperwork together in time. We would like to ask that you pray for his interview, that it will go well and that the government will grant him the visa without issues. Thank you all so much for your kindness toward us, and May God continue to bless you richly. Deji and Mandy

Samantha P was told last week that it seems more likely she has mixed connective muscle disease where her overactive immune system sends antibodies that attack her healthy muscle tissue and breaks it down. She is waiting for an appointment. late may to obtain more management care. Raynaud’s phenomenon and osteoarthritis are extensions of this disease. Her orthopedic surgeon appointment is later this month for her knees.

Brian K’s address change is: 147 Jessie Robinson Close North, Legacy Ridge.

T1H 6Y5 403-329-6031

BAZAAR PROCEEDS: Proceeds from this year’s bazaar are: Gross: $10,609.00; After expenses: $8211.42.

$1000.00 will go to Interfaith Food Bank; $1000.00 to North County Outreach Food Bank; and $6211.42 will be set aside for Kitchen Renovations.

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR...Sharon H. has undergone all of her chemotherapy treatments. She's tired and awaiting radiation treatments.

Corrie H. has made significant improvements this week. She still uses a little oxygen, but she hopes to go home soon.

Pray that Henny v. F., and Scott H. continue to improve. Pray also for patience when the healing comes more slowly than expected.

Everet S. reports some improvement in the alignment of his eyes for which we give thanks.

Leuis Postman (Henry’s brother) had a stroke. Pray for him as he learns how to speak and swallow again.

Samantha P for energy to complete each day; for pain relief and appropriate medical care.

Brian K. has returned home. He just finished his I.V. therapy on Thursday and is waiting for test results to see where they go from here.

Jaylene V. H.'s mom, Judy, has brain cancer for which she receives chemotherapy. The doctors would like to do a scan of the region, but the date has not yet been determined. Judy's outlook remains positive for which we give thanks.

Pray for Dan K., Melody, and the children. Pray for continued grace and mercies.

Pray for the people of Haiti, Chile and China; for all those who have lost family members and homes.

Continue to remember those young and old with ongoing physical, spiritual, and emotional struggles.

Please keep in prayer all those who are mourning because a loved one has died.

Please pray for our widows, widowers and seniors

Jennie E at Blue Sky Lodge, Mary N, at the Good Samaritan Center,

Corrie H at Columbia Assisted Living, Tina K, in St. Michael’s Health Care Center, and our expectant mothers

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK April 18 - April 24, 2010

TODAY

Grade 1-6 Sunday School, Catechism meets

Registration due for GEMS Amazing race

MONDAY Christian Education Week

9:00 A.M. ICES Chapel

TUESDAY

9:00 A.M. ICHS Chapel

Grandparents & Seniors Tea

WEDNESDAY Open House

7:30 P.M. ICS Band Concert @ Trinity

7:30 P.M. Leth. Christian Men’s Choir @ Wilson School

THURSDAY

11:00 A.M. Coffeebreak Picnic @ Park Lake

FRIDAY

5-7 P.M. Roast Beef Dinner @ ICHS

SATURDAY

1:30-5 P.M. GEMS Amazing Race - Family Edition

7:00 P.M. Men’s Choir Concert @ Trinity Church

REPORTS

Building Finance Committee Report: Currently we have $280,911.21 left in our building fund. Since the start of the building in 2009 and till now we have expensed $651,278.61.We have received $32,172.61 in interest ($8,176.61) and pledges ($23,996.00) in 2010. We foresee that by the end of April of 2010 we will have exhausted our building fund and will have to access the mortgage funds available from The Christian Credit Union. Therefore to reduce interest charges we ask that if you are planning to contribute to the building project in 2010 via donations or pledges, that you do so by April 30, 2010 if at all possible. Thank-you.

Building Committee Progress Report

* Dick VH and crew have completed pouring and finishing the basement floor concrete.

* Wood framing in basement almost complete. Downward ramp to basement is framed and concrete on its surface is in place. Ramp upward will be next.

* The Main entrance up & down stairs are installed and treads finished with concrete.

* Upstairs framing is almost complete except for kitchen, library, and ceiling areas.

* All required steel is in place and the bldg comm. needs to meet with Theo Vanee of West-Co const. to review and finalize things with them.

* All exterior windows and doors have been researched, priced, and ordered.

* The steeple is being manufactured by Aztec Portable Welding of Coaldale at a very reasonable cost.

* The kitchen comm. has researched the design of the kitchen and downstairs kitchenette and acquired multiple quotes. The project was awarded to CouleeView Cabinetry(Fred VanHell)of Diamond City. They are still working on kitchen appliances, supplies, & fellowship hall tables/chairs.

* The landscape comm.. is working on an overall outside plan. They have visited with the Village of Nobleford and made them aware of our plans for the future.

* The nursery comm. plan for the nursery/toddler/bathroom is complete and framing is also complete.

* The library/archive comm. have arranged for a new SAFE to be installed in the council storage room which has been donated. They have also arranged for CouleeView Cabinetry to build additional library bookshelves to match our present library shelves.

* The decorating comm. has outside stucco, roofing, soffit, fascia choices complete. Also inside carpet, lino, paint colors, textures, hardware choices & suppliers complete. They are still working on sanctuary west wall ideas, plumbing fixtures, etc.

* The sound comm. has presented us with 1 plan and cost estimate so far(SoundWest of Calgary). They are working on more possible options.

* Thanks so far for all the sub-committee work done. Please continue working on any incomplete responsibilities as we want to avoid any delays with the overall project.

* The bldg comm. continues working with Dick VH on: ongoing construction questions & mtgs/ metal roofing/ drywall quotes, installers & suppliers/ foam insulation quotes & suppliers/ electrical plans/ inside ceiling plans, heights, etc.

* We are very happy with the completed work so far.

Building committee members are: Henry K., Rob K., Tim H., Luke H., Mike F., Henk P.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Amazing Race is this Saturday!! If you haven't registered and would still like to please contact Lorinda today. Registration sheets are available from her or can be found on the mailboxes in the foyer. If you are unable to participate during the day please feel free to come out and enjoy a tasty taco in a bag for supper; just let Diane know you are coming. This is a great family or group activity and we would like to encourage everyone to come out and enjoy a day of fun and fellowship. Thank you again for supporting our GEMS in Nobleford.

FOOD BANK UPDATE: This week, the food bank is in need of 500 mL. & 1L Peanut Butter.

Immanuel Christian Schools will be celebrating Christian Education Week from April 18 – 24, 2010. A number of events are planned including Chapels (April 19 – ICES, april 20 – ICHS), ‘Grandparents’/Seniors’ Tea on Tuesday, April 20, an “Open House” on Wednesday afternoon, April 21 for those who are interested in visiting the schools, a “Band Concert” at 7:30 pm at Trinity Reformed church on Wednesday, April 21, and “Roast Beef Dinner” on April 23. For further information on these & other events, please call 403-317-7860 (elementary) or 403-328-4783 (secondary)

ROAST BEEF DINNER. What better way to end the celebration of Christian Education Week than with a delicious Roast Beef Dinner hosted by the ICS Ladies Auxiliary. The dinner will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the ICHS gym. Donations will be gratefully accepted and tax receipts will be available. Thank you for continuing to build community and supporting Christian Education.

The GEMS counselors will once again be part of the Community Garage Sale Saturday, June 5 at 318 Hunt Street. If you have any donations please contact Benita, 732-5163 or drop items off at Wilma Lubberts home before Friday, June 4. Thank you for your support of the GEMS counselors in our church

NOMINATIONS: The council invites the congregation to submit names for nomination of elders and deacons. This year we require 2 elders, 1 youth elder and 2 deacons. Nomination forms have been placed in the mailboxes. Completed forms may be placed in the box provided in the foyer by Sunday May 2, 2010. Please remember this nomination process in your prayers and that the Holy Spirit may guide the council and prepare the hearts of those nominated.

Vacation Bible School: Please help us explore the high seas this year for VBS. We still need more people to teach the little sailors that will be coming to Bible School this summer. Please prayerfully consider signing up. We also need old unwanted CD’s, sea shells and 500ml clear water bottles. These can be put in the VBS box in the foyer.

Thank you

The Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir is hosting a concert of six men’s choirs on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Trinity Reformed Church in Lethbridge, commencing at 7:00 PM. Each choir will be performing two selections and the massed choirs will be singing six selections. Admission is by freewill offering.

The Annual GEMS Conference Expected to be a Great Event! Over 400 women have registered for the 2010 Annual Counselors’ Leadership Conference! If you currently are, or are planning to be a GEMS Counselor, we hope you will join us! In addition to great training and encouragement many counselors testify that this event is one of the great spiritual mile-markers in their lives. The Conference will be held July 22-25, 2010 at Bethel University in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Join us as we Feed the Fire! and re-ignite our passion for God and the girls in our clubs! Conference details can be found at www.gemsgc.org/conference.

GEMS SUMMER CAMP 2010

Calling all Girls! - Its time to think about summer camp! Talk to your parents and friends; get your registration in early so you won’t miss out. Even if you do not attend GEMS, you are more than welcome to come and enjoy crafts, activities, great food, singing, campfire, worship and sharing the love of Christ together.

Depending on the weather, we will spend one day at the Waterslide or indoors at the Recreation Centre. Waterslide coupons are will not be needed.

If you are going into grade five through eight in the fall of 2010, and wish to have a great summer experience – this is for you! As well, we will be running a JCIT (Junior Counselor in Training) program for girls entering grade 10. (first 6 girls accepted – cost $50.)

DATE: August 9 - 13 PLACE: Sonrise Bible Camp, Gull Lake, AB

COST: $150. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15

CONTACT: Barb Nauta @ (403)652-7078 Bonnie Bennik @ (403) 652-1078

This spring we ask you to show your support for the mission of The King’s University College. Prayerfully consider making a gift in addition to contributions made to King’s through your church. Annual spring donations are a vital part of the university’s existence. To contribute to Spring Campaign 2010, please send your gift using the form that was mailed to you. If you have not received Spring Campaign information in the mail, additional copies are available at the back of the church. Please feel free to take one if you are interested. Contact the Development Office at 780-465-8314 or development@kingsu.ca with comments or questions. Thank you for supporting Christian education at King’

Notes from the March 12 meeting of Classis Alberta South/Saskatchewan.

1. Classis disbanded the Classical Youth Committee and Palliser Triangle Diaconate Board for lack of demonstrated need.

2. Rev. Dave Swinney has accepted the call to Burdett. Installation will be Friday, May 7. High River and Bethel Saskatoon are vacant. Rev. Bodini accepted a call to Holland Marsh, ON.

3. We heard reports from Rev. Bruce Adema, Directior of Canadian Ministries, Mr. Wally Mulder, CEO of Rehoboth Christian Ministries, Mr. Simon Apperloo, delegate to Diaconal Ministries Canada, Mr. Corey Hunt who spoke about Kyro Kidz, a ministry to children, and Mr. Bert Adema, director of the Regina Metis Indian Fellowship.

4. We engaged in a process of classis renewal, a time of discussion about the role, work, and vision of Classis.

5. We participated in a workship on the proposed revised Form of Subscription.

6. Classis gave approval for High River to call a minister.

7. Classis approved of transferring Rev. Kevin Vryhof's credentials to Crossroads Fellowship in West Des Moines, IA.

8. The next classis meeting will be Friday, October 29 at the Brooks CRC.

Collection Totals for March

Building Fund - 626.00; Dordt PLIA - 779.00; North County Foodbank - 144.00

Cadets - 610.00; Calvin Seminary - 446.00 Budget - 11 479.35.

ADVANCED NOTICES

April 25 GEMS Sunday

May 4 Council Meeting

May 16 Rev. Paul Mpindi from Back to God Hour Ministries lead a.m. service

April 22 Coffeebreak picnic @ Park Lake, 11:00 A.M.

June 5 GEMS Community Garage Sale

June 5 Annual Pro-Life's Hike For Life - at Henderson Lake

June 6-11 Great Plains Experience ~ Dordt College

June 12 Annual Burger Bash, 4:00-7:00 P.M.

July 22-25 Annual GEMS Conference in Minneapolis

Aug 9-13 Vacation Bible School

Aug 9-13 GEMS Summer Camp @ Gull Lake