DECEMBER 11

GREETERS: John & Joanne M

Bill & Pearl N

USHERS: Marcel & Bas

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Back to God Hour

COMMUNION: Pro Life

ORGANIST/PIANIST

A.M.: Nathan, Elaine

P.M. Nicole, Sharon

NURSERY

AM: Cobi W, Cara H, Jennifer P

P.M. Kathleen B, Ryan K

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Jamie H, Tristan H, Leah W

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

No SS- Communion

S.S. SNACK: Benita H

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Calvin & Paula K, Damon & Samantha P, Albert & Ellen H

YOUNG PEOPLE’S: Church Fellowship Hall- Bible Study

SENIORS CITIZEN’S SINGING: (Edith Cavell- 2:00 P.M.; Pemmican Lodge: 2:40 P.M: G&W Lubberts, C&K Bolink, B&P Kbelt, B Kbelt, T&B Hummel, J&S Kbelt, H&S Korver, W&T Martens, H&J Nieuwenhuis, A VFaassen, B&P Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 P.M. service: Tonight, Pastor Kevin preaches a sermon from Deuteronomy 7 with a reference to article 22 of the Contemporary Testimony.

DECEMBER 18

GREETERS: Henry & Juliet N

Jeff & Melinda N

USHERS: Jeremy & Brendan

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Ministry Shares

COMMUNION: Pro Life

ORGANIST/PIANIST

A.M.: Cara, Joel

P.M. Kathleen, Trina

NURSERY

AM: Joanne M, Taryn K, Kelsey B

P.M. Lynda J, William W

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Taryn & Kaylee, Sydney K

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

Trina M, Clinton K, Wade W

S.S. SNACK: Lammie H

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

John & Caroline V, Wilhelmina K, Allan O, Jeremy & Krisi H, John & Joanne M

YOUNG PEOPLE’S: Kaylee W - Social

SENIORS CITIZEN’S SINGING: (Edith Cavell- 2:00 P.M.; Pemmican Lodge: 2:40 P.M: Group B: C&A Slomp, M&E Kbelt, A&F Feenstra, J&K Hummel, J&B Heins, E&D Kbelt, E&J Kbelt, A Ouwerkerk, B&J Postman, V Schiebout, T&B Slomp, D&R Vander Kooij

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK December 11-December 17

TODAY

Grades 1-6 Sunday School & Grades 7-12 Catechism meet after the A.M. service

Celebration of Holy Communion.

MONDAY

3:30 P.M. GEMS Christmas Party

6:30 P.M. Cadets

TUESDAY

7:30 P.M. Evangelism Committee Meeting at Liz K

WEDNESDAY
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Coffeebreak & Story Hour Nursery: Karen & Helene; Coffeebreak begins again Jan 11. Nursery: Karen & Helene

FRIDAY

7:30 P.M. Sunday School Christmas Program; EVERYONE welcome!

ADVANCED NOTICES

Dec 24 Christmas Eve Service; 7:30 P.M.

Dec 31 New Years Eve Service at Granum CRC; 7:30 P.M.

Jan 1 New Years Day Service

Jan 24 Congregational Meeting; 7:30 P.M.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

We extend our sympathy to the Clarence and Anita S. family in the death of Gert P. early Thursday morning. May the Lord comfort all those who mourn the loss of this loved one.

Pray for God's grace to be with the Jim Z. family.

Remember Ena and Anno S. in your prayers.Alice P. has returned home.

Judy v.H. continues chemotherapy treatments. Pray for God to give her strength, as the treatments make her tired.

Please keep Stan and Hendrika N in your prayers.

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: Herman B at Golden Acres Lodge, and our expectant mothers.

Pastor Kevin J: Phone – Study: 824-3825; Home: 824-3305; Fax: 824-3170 www.noblefordcrc.com Bulletin Editor: Susy K: 824-3223 Email: bulletin@noblefordcrc.com Deadline: Thursday @ 6:00 P.M. Elders: Delbert K (Pres), Evan K (Vice-Pres), Luke H (Vice-All), George L (Clerk), Rob K, Vaughn S, Scott H, Youth Elders: Greg K, Glen W Deacons: Jason K (Pres), Allen O, Marvin K, Trevor M

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are honoured guests this morning at the Lord’s table. The Lord will strengthen our faith with the use of the Sacrament. On this Communion Sunday, we invite our guests to listen carefully as the Form for the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper is read, which explains our understanding of the meaning and significance of the Sacrament. We believe that those who partake of the sacrament should be in good standing of a Christian Church, should profess Jesus Christ as the Lord and Saviour of their lives, should desire the Sacrament as a means of strengthening their faith, and should do so in accordance with the teaching of 1 Corinthians 11: 23 - 29.

This Friday is the Annual Sunday School Christmas Program. Before the program begins, children will have the opportunity to share their musical talent. If you would like to play your instrument, please talk to Elaine K as soon as possible.

The Advent wreath is large and circular in shape. The circle has no beginning or end, reminding us of God’s unending love for us. It is made of evergreens, which are a sign of life in an otherwise lifeless winter. They point to new life and the hope of eternal life that we find in Christ. The five candles contrast darkness and light. They are lit in succession, one more each week as we count the Sundays in Advent, waiting for Christ’s birth. We are also reminded of those who waited thousands of years for the Messiah. On Christmas Day, the fifth candle--the Christ candle--is lit. Jesus is the light of the world, and the darkness has not put it out. The full blaze stands for the fulfillment of God’s promise.

FOOD BANK: This week, the food bank is in need of Peanut Butter.

Parking: Could everyone please enter the church parking lot at the east entrance, exit and the north exit, and while parking maintain correct angle parking

Yearly Committee Reports: All committee and group leaders please submit yearly report, for the congregational meeting, to Susy by email at jaysuekbelt@hotmail.com, before the end of the year.

December 7, 2011 Council Minutes

- Devotions Marvin K
-M/S/C Accept Nov 8 2011 church council meeting minutes
-M/S/C to disband Building Finance Committee and the requirements of financing the mortgage be transferred to the deacons and church treasurer
-reviewed rough copy of 2012 budget
-M/S/C To disband Landscape Committee
-congregational meeting set for Jan 24 2012 at 7:30
-council would like to thank everyone who volunteered in the Building Finance Committee or the Landscape Committee.
-closed in prayer taking prayer requests

A Christmas Eve Service is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 24th at 7:30 p.m. This will be an evening of praise and worship remembering the birth of the Babe in Bethlehem.Everyone welcome.

With the Lords blessing and thanks to the overwhelming support of our greater school community, the annual Bazaar raised $80,000 for Immanuel Christian Schools. We are truly thankful for the continued support for Christian education in Southern Alberta and look forward to 2012!

December 11, 2011 A field reporter in Cambodia says, “This is God's time for this country that has survived decades of civil war, killing fields and political upheaval. Twenty years ago there were only 50 churches in Cambodia. Today there are over 1000 just in our partner Network! As well, there are another 1000 cell groups that are on their way to becoming churches, and 900 individuals waiting to be trained as church planters.” Please pray that this mighty work of God will continue to spread across Cambodia! www.bibleleague.ca

WORLD MISSIONS - Interested in nursing, public health, or youth ministry? Volunteer with Christian Reformed World Missions this summer on a team of North American and Filipino young adults leading workshops on HIV and AIDS prevention in schools, churches, and other settings throughout the Philippines. Up to six North American young adults are needed. For more information, visit www.crwm.org/summer

FAITH ALIVE CHRISTMAS SALE - Save on great gift ideas including God Loves Me Storybook sets for children, “Seeking God’s Face” by Philip F. Reinders, “Honest to God” by James C. Schaap, and “150” by Kevin Adams. Plus get FREE shipping on orders of $25 or more! Sale ends December 21. Visit FaithAliveResources.org/Gift or call 800-333-8300 to order.

GROUNDWORK - Facts and the First Christmas, Part 1: Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. But did it really happen the way the Bible says it did? Historian Dr. Paul Maier joins Dave Bast to separate fact from fantasy as we explore the story of the first Christmas. Join the December 18th Groundwork conversation, based on Luke 2. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.

KIDS CORNER - Beyond Belief: What if you had been there the night Jesus was born? Join Liz on the road to Bethlehem on this week’s Kids Corner. Then contact Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R3Y8, or go to kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.

POSITION OPENING - The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has an opening for a part-time Canadian Advancement Representative for Christian Reformed Home Missions. To represent and help accomplish Christian Reformed Home Missions advancement goals in Canada. For consideration visit www.crcna.org/jobs submit a cover letter and current resume with your on-line application, by Dec. 14.

CALVIN COLLEGE - for twenty five years the January Series of Calvin College has offered a free liberal arts education for all during 15 days in January. The January Series 2012 continues the tradition beginning Jan. 4 and continuing weekdays through Jan. 24. Thousands in west Michigan will join us on Calvin’s campus for the daily noontime lectures; others will join the conversation by watching the live feed at 34 remote webcast sites across the continent (including 12 sites in Michigan), while others will listen online. For more information visit our website at www.calvin.edu/january.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CRC! - Some of the current opportunities include an Accountant and an Information Technology & Website Volunteer both in Nigeria with CRWRC, as well two opportunities with World Missions in the Dominican Republic where they are looking for a Christian Reformed School Volunteer as well as a Theological Educator to assist in some short term training, administration and mentoring. For further information on these opportunities or to see what else is available, please visit www.crcna.org/servicelink or contact us at volunteer@crcna.org.

When we are weak and powerless, God is there to give us strength.
When we lack wisdom, He will supply it.
When we admit that we cannot heal ourselves, and we fall to our knees and ask God to take over, we will be on the road to spiritual health.
Billy Graham