DECEMBER 18

GREETERS: Henry & Juliet N Jeff & Melinda N

USHERS: Jeremy & Brendan

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Ministry Shares

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: Jan 8: 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

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 25

GREETERS: Henk & Hettie P

Brendan & Jackie P

USHERS: Chris B & Conrad

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Interfaith Food Bank

ORGANIST/PIANIST

A.M.: Lynda, Elaine

P.M. Joel

NURSERY

AM: Jeremy J, Lauren W, Catherine W

P.M. Benita H, Tyler P

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Kristi H, Caleb N, Ashley P

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

Keith K, Tristan H, Brooke K

S.S. SNACK: Jan 15: Liz K

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Eldon & Jackie K, George & Wilma L, Paul & Brittany P, Clarence & Anita S

YOUNG PEOPLE’S: Christmas break; Resumes Jan 8: Jasmine P- Bible Study

SENIORS CITIZEN’S SINGING: (Edith Cavell- 2:00 P.M.; Pemmican Lodge: 2:40 P.M: Resumes Jan 8: Group C: J&M Notenbomer, J Hummel, K&V Nieboer, J&B DenBoon, M&C Fehr, L Hummel, C&P Kbelt, Eric & Jalene, W Kbelt, D&S Postman, H&H Pastink, R&S Rose, J&W Wever, H&H Molenaar, D&M Hummel

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK December 18-December 24

TODAY

Please join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.

MONDAY

6:30 P.M. Cadet Christmas Party @ Blue Whale; Fathers welcome; Uniforms not necessary; bring $5.00 gift.

WEDNESDAY

7:00 P.M. Christmas Eve Service practice -Please bring your costumes.

SATURDAY

7:30 P.M. Christmas Eve Service

Nursery: Trina M, Nicole P

ADVANCED NOTICES

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

Jan 1 New Years Day Service

Jan 7 Cadets/ GEMS Bottle Drive Fundraiser

Jan 11 Coffeebreak Resumes; Nursery: Karen & Helene

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

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

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Dear Nobleford Congregation: I want to sincerely thank you for the concern you expressed and for the prayers that you offered during Betty's illness and after her passing. Your kindness will always be remembered and cherished. Betty is now 'Home for Christmas'. As a friend expressed to me recently: 'To think that Betty has stepped into the presence of Jesus - Such splendor it must be for her! Such a void in the lives of her children and you.' My family joins me in thanking you all, and in wishing you a blessed Christmas. Yours in Christ, Pastor Jim Zondervan.

Birthday Wishes are extended to Mrs. Ena S and to Mrs. Alice P who celebrate their birthdays Thursday, Dec. 22 and Friday Dec. 23 respectively. May God bless you as you celebrate with family and friends.
We extend our sympathy to the Clarence and Anita S. family in the death of Gert P. May the Lord comfort all those who mourn the loss of this loved one.
Alice P. remains in the hospital.
Gert. B. suffers from an infection in her left big toe.
Pray for God's grace to be with the Jim Z. family.
Remember Ena and Anno S. in your prayers.
Judy v.H. continues radiation 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Thank You!
Thanks so much for the package! It means so much to us, to see so many of your names on the card. Such a personal show of support was a real boost to our week!
Bless you all! The Schouten Family

From the Deacons: As of December 1, the budget is approximately $56,500 short. Prayerfully consider this in your end of year tithing. Our suggested giving is $1850.00 per member. If you have any questions please contact one of the deacons.

Last day to use 2011 Collection Notes is December 25. Please remember that December 26 will be the last day to contribute to the 2011 budget.

2012 Collection Notes will also be available on December 25.

Please order $50.00 of $1.00 notes.

$100 of $2.00 notes.

$100 of $5.00 notes.

Thank you! The Deacons

FOOD BANK: This week, the food bank is in need of Infant Cereal.

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.

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.

Christ’s Love at Christmas: - God’s love is at work in the lives of those who are poor this Christmas through CRWRC. Please give generously to support CRWRC’s programs with people in need around the world through your offerings on Christmas Day. Your gift can be mailed to CRWRC, 3475 Mainway STN LCD 1, Burlington, Ont., L7R 3Y8. Call 1-800-730-3490 with your credit card gift, or give online at www.crwrc.org/donate.

CRCNA Position Opening - BTGMI Director - The Christian Reformed Church in North America is seeking a new Director of Back to God Ministries International (BTGMI). BTGMI fulfills a vital role in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world using various media that effectively communicate Christ in the “language of the heart” of the viewers and listeners. Visit www.crcna.org/jobs for a complete job description and additional information about BTGMI. To apply send cover letter and resume to btgmisearch@crcna.org by Feb. 15, 2012. The process will remain open until a nominee to fill the position is identified.

GROUNDWORK - Facts and the First Christmas, Part 2: Despite all the “XMAS” commercialism that has crept into this season, we haven't yet quite managed to destroy the wonder and joy of this celebration of the birth of God's greatest gift to the world. Historian Dr. Paul Maier joins Dave Bast to separate fact from fantasy as we explore the story of the first Christmas. Join the December 25th Groundwork conversation, based on Matthew 1 and 2. Find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.

KIDS CORNER - Mary's Miracle: Have you ever wondered what Mary thought about the very first Christmas? Was she scared? Excited? Happy? Listen to Mary’s Miracle on this week’s Kids Corner and then check out kids@kidscorner.net for devotions, puzzles and more.

Ask A Ministry Question - Have you ever thought: “I wonder how other churches do this?” or "I wish I could ask other church members how they handled this particular ministry situation?" Now on The Network, you can post your ministry question and tap into the collective knowledge and experience of fellow CRC members. Ask or answer a ministry question today: network.crcna.org/QA

Diaconal Ministries Canada - Is your church's membership declining? Find out how stewardship and the mission of your church might play a role in turning this around. Go to www.diaconalministries.com to read the latest issue of Partners, DMC's quarterly newsletter.