Pastor Kevin Jordan: Phone- Study: 824-3825; Home: 824-3305; Fax: 824-3170

Bulletin Editor: Susy Konynenbelt: Phone: 824-3223

Email: bulletin@noblefordcrc.com Deadline: Thursdays @ 6:00 P.M.

Next Week: (Fruit & Buns Sunday): J&C Vanee, K&G Feenstra, E&J K-belt, J&M Molenaar, J Hummel, T&W Martens, N&W Slomp

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO OUR 6:00 P.M. SERVICE: Elder Brian Konynenbelt will lead the evening worship service.

Next week, Rev. Mike Van Boom will lead the morning worship service. For the afternoon service at 1:30, we'll watch a segment of the Truth Project. Mr. Andrew Konynenbelt will lead this service. If you have a spiritual need or concern this week, please see an elder.

Art Van Faassen suffered a heart attack this past Wednesday and is in ICU at the Regional Hospital. His heart has been stabilized and is waiting for results and he may need to go to Calgary for further procedures. Please remember Art in your prayers, as well, pray for his mother Henny, and sisters Jackie Konynenbelt and Dianne VanderLeest and their families. We pray the Lord will grant Art a complete recovery.”

Martin Nyland had a biopsy of the tumor on Friday. We need to wait 2 weeks to hear from the Cross Cancer Centre what the treatment will be. The neurologist indicated that surgery is not an option, most likely radiation would be the next step.

Sara Slomp received her second treatment on July 10. She says that everything is going well.

Harry Korver continues to improve. He goes to the doctor this week. He hopes to get rid of the boot and begin physical therapy.

Please continue to pray for healing for Dan Konynenbelt. Pray for Melody, the kids, and the extended family as well.

Please remember the Postmans and Konynenbelts with the recent loss of Tony Postman.

Also remember those who suffer from chronic disease, pain and depression that may not be as visible.

Corrie Heins at Columbia Assisted Living, Tina Koetse, in St. Michael’s Health Care Center, our widows, widowers, seniors and expectant mothers.

7-10 P.M. Open House for John & Joanne Molenaar’s 40^th Wedding Anniversary @ the Nobleford Community Centre

BUILDING PROJECT

Building Project Update: The building project has begun. The Building Committee (Henry K, Rob K, Luke H, Tim H, Mike F, and Henk P) reports the following:

· Site Preparation, tree/shrub removal should be completed soon

· Our present natural gas service needs to be relocated and meter updated and moved outside. Atco Gas is taking care of meter; Nobleford CRC to take care of trenching

· We have an architectural contract with Templar Architectural out of Calgary who is reviewing and approving plans as submitted

· Electrical/HVAC/mechanical engineering almost completed

· Once foundation load plan is returned and approved, excavation can begin

· Dick VanHarbeden working with Templar Architectural, West-Co draftsman, building committee as necessary

The Building Finance Committee

Thank-you to all those who have given to the Building Project so far. We have received $222,783 in gifts and pledges for 2009. There is $179,000 in outstanding pledges for 2009 and in anticipation of construction we ask that all 2009 pledges be honored by Sept. 30, 2009. An offer of financing has been received from the Christian Credit Union and approved by council. We are now waiting for a formal mortgage to be prepared. If you have any questions in regards to financing of the building project please contact a building finance committee member (Jerry dB, Andrew K, or Lucy K).

During Church Sunday School for 2/3 year olds: I am making a new schedule for the new year coming up. Those children going into grade 5 will be added as helpers. If you would like your name to be taken off the list or if you are willing to help out once or twice a year to give our parents a break, please let Paula Konynenbelt know ASAP. (394-1197)

Attention: Additional parking: We have received permission from Nobleford school to park in their parking lot during our church services.

Notice: Because the date for Communion was changed from Aug 9 to Aug 23, there are some changes for during church Sunday School teachers. Paula K will be teaching the 2's/3's on Aug 9 and Janet Wever will on Aug 23. Also, Shauna K will teach the 3's/4's on Aug 9 and there will be no Sunday School for them on Aug 23. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Volunteers needed for Aug. 15th and 16th at Picture Butte Jamboree Days - the Evangelism Committee requests the help of individuals and/or couples to volunteer at the church at the Prairie Tractor Club and Museum. On Saturday, Aug. 15th volunteer times are 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, a worship service will be held at the church at 10:30 a.m. Volunteer times - 9:30 a.m to 12 noon and 12 noon to 4 p.m. If you can be of assistance please contact Bert F. Konynenbelt (403-824-3442) The Evangelism Committee thanks you for volunteering your time.

From the Deacons: If there are any groups that request funding for the upcoming budget year, please speak to Jerry DenBoon our another deacon.

Attention: To all those who love to bake: the VBS kids would love some baking as they travel in the Bayou for the week of Aug 10-14. Please drop off the baking at the church on Sunday, Aug 9 or during that week. Reminder: NO nuts please due to allergies!

The Nobleford GEMS Club will have girls attending the 2009 Camp August 17-21 at Gull Lake. The Nobleford CRC has been asked to provide the following items for
camp.
20 lbs potatoes
9 dozen cookies or squares, preferably homemade (no nuts.)
If you can help out in any way please contact Benita Hummel or Diane Kooy.
Supplies can be brought to the church anytime before Sunday, August 9. Thank
you for your support and generosity.

Sunday School Update. We are excitedly looking forward to another season of Sunday School and ask that you prayerfully consider joining us in this fun and rewarding ministry. We still need teachers for Grade 3,4 and 6. We plan to begin on September 20 with a time of fun and singing and our first lesson will be on September 27. If you are at all interested or have any questions, please contact Lynda or Melinda. We would like to have all our teachers in place by August 30.

Whoop Up Days: Needed: 4 couples 2hr shifts Wed Aug 19th 3-11, Prep meeting Thur Aug 13th 8.00pm at Maranatha. Contact Dirk Vanderkooij 824 3821. Couples can be married or just friends please consider volunteering for this outreach.

GEMS: Although GEMS is finished for another season thoughts and ideas are being formed for the upcoming 2009-2010 GEMS year. Therefore, GEMS is in need of 1 counselor and a music leader in the fall. If you feel God is leading you in this direction or would like more information please contact Benita asap. GEMS is an exciting opportunity where women of our congregation have the privilege to mentor and lead young girls and women to a living-dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Bits & Bytes Classic - At 9:00AM on Saturday, September 12, 2009, 144 people will be teeing off in an effort to raise funds for computers in our two schools. The entry fee for this tourney is $125 and includes 18 holes of golf, a power cart, a great gift package, 2 mulligans and an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord meal. At the tourney we will have special prize competitions on every hole in addition to team and door prizes. Someone could go home with $10,000 in cash! Register before August 12 and you will be entered to win an early bird prize! To register in the Bits & Bytes Classic simply contact Sean Alaric at salaric@immanuelcs.ca or phone 403-381-9328 or text or call his cell 403-593-9328 with your name and average score. You can also contact him if you would like to be a sponsor and improve the technology used by our children.

Bible for Mission Picnic: The annual picnic for the Bibles for Missions volunteers and their spouses will be held Wednesday, August 12^th at 6 P.M. at the Kinsmen Shelter in Coaldale. (Please note the change of date) Please stop by the store to pick up your tickets. The board is pleased to treat you to dinner and dessert to thank you for your willingness to serve in the ministry of the Bibles for Missions Thrift store.

PRAYER REQUEST: Praise God for the opening of a new discipleship center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The center is a collaborative project between World Missions and Back to God Ministries International French media team. Please pray for the work of our local coordinator, Pastor Pistais, and World Missionary Lesley Millar.

What’s Eating Grandpa Anole? Part Two: What do anger and disappointment have in common with birds and beautiful clothes? Join Liz as he finds out on this week’s Kids Corner. Then check out the Kids Corner website at www.kidscorner.net for stories, devotions, puzzles and more.

I’M CONFUSED: Children often say, “It’s not fair!” But even as adults we frequently want to say the same thing to God. Does anyone in the Bible ever tell God “it’s not fair!’? Find out on the Aug. 9 Back to God Hour. Visit BacktoGodradio.net to find a station in your area or listen to a sermon. You can also download our podcast. No station in your area? Can’t listen on line? Call or email to request a CD to be sent to you.

POSITION OPENING: Administrative Assistant (Part-time, 24 hrs/wk) The Christian Reformed Church in North America has a part-time opening for an Administrative Assistant with Disability Concerns/Friendship Ministries. This position will be based in the Burlington, Ont. office. For more information or to apply visit www.crcna.org by Aug. 7.

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The Bible League: After living in their new home in the Ukraine for several months, Misha and Oxana and their three children were experiencing illness, fighting, and nothing but troubles. Thoughts of suicide became a daily trial. The local fortune teller was unsuccessful in driving away the evil spirits from their home. In desperation, Oxana appealed to two Christians in her village, who, along with the pastor from their church, came to pray with Misha and Oxana. The atmosphere of the house lightened! A perfect peace entered Misha and Oxana’s house—God’s peace. Oxana has since accepted the Lord into her heart. Please pray for her husband and family, that they too may accept Jesus! To partner with local churches in the Ukraine, please contact The Bible League of Canada at www.bibleleague.ca or call 1-800-363-9673.