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

GEMS

Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 service. Tonight, Elder Evan Konynenbelt will read a sermon entitled "Christ Fulfills the Office of King, Priest, and Prophet."

DECEMBER 27

GREETERS: Roger & Sue R

Clarence & Anita S

USHERS: Gord & Chris

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

General Fund

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M.: Nicole/Sharon

P.M.: Lynda/ Joel

NURSERY: A.M: Joanne M, Dayna H, Ryan K

P.M: Liz K, Nicole P

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Pearl N, Jeremy J, Brendan K

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

Charlene H, Allison F, Braden K

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:

Dayna H - Social

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

Resumes Jan 10 - Group E: Pete & Diane K, Trevor & Trina M, Perry & Lorinda V, Marcel & Mary B, Con & Colleen W, Andrew & Liz K, Ron & Tina K, Cobi H, Bill & Pearl N, Hank & Rose S, Ard & Jen V, John & Caroline V, Wayne & Audra W

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Many of our seniors are celebrating their birthdays this week. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Ena Slomp on Tuesday, the 22^nd, Mrs. Alice Postman a day later on Wednesday, the 23^rd, Mrs. Fanny Feenstra on Friday, the25^th, and Mrs. Audrey Steenbergen a day later on Saturday the 26^th.

May you all have a blessed birthday as you celebrate with family & friends.

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR...

Bill Miedema, Jenny A’s brother, has learned that his cancer has returned; he waits for news of a surgery date.

Alice P. has returned to Martha House. She continues to improve slowly.

Dan H. continues to improve. He walks less with crutches and the therapists are happy with his improvement. But the muscles around the right hip are weak which prohibits proper walking.

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

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

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

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, our widows, widowers, seniors and expectant mothers

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK Dec. 20 - Dec. 26, 2009

MONDAY

6:30 P.M. Cadet Christmas Party @ Blue Whale, Dads welcome; Bring gift

THURSDAY

7:30 P.M. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come, worship and reflect on Christ's birth. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.

FRIDAY

10:00 A.M. Christmas Day Service; Offering: Interfaith Food Bank, Please bring a non perishable food item as well.

Organist: Emily/Joel

Nursery: Corinne F, Joyce P, Jaylen K

ADVANCED NOTICES

Dec. 30 Cadet Father/Son Hurricane Hockey Game, 5:00-6:30 @ Movie Mill Party room; Game time: 7:00 P.M.

Dec. 31 New Year's Eve service @Granum CRC., 7:00 P.M.

Pastor Kevin will preach.

Jan. 1 New Year's Day service @ Nobleford CRC, 10:00 a.m. Pastor Brian will preach.

Jan. 2 GEMS/ Cadets Bottle Drive, Meet @ 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Jan. 5 Council Meeting

Jan. 7 Coffeebreak resumes; Nursery: Minety W, Karen P, Tina K

Jan. 17 Truth Project resumes

Jan. 24 Cadet Sunday

Jan. 25 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, 7:30 P.M. @ ICHS

Jan. 26 Congregational Meeting

Jan. 29 GEMS/Cadets Spaghetti Dinner

Jan 29-31 Breakforth in Edmonton

Feb. 16 Worship Advisory Committee Meeting @ Joel H, 7:30 P.M.

Feb. 20 Mystery Dinner. Further info will be given at a later time.

Mar. 10 Prayer Day Service, 7:30 P.M.

BUILDING PROJECT -Basement gravel, backfilling is complete along with soil compaction tests (Aecom Leth). Dick VH is prepared to pour basement floor (weather permitting- will probably plastic in basement and heat once 1^st steel level is installed).

-Arrangements are in place for Fortis Alberta to bring necessary electrical services to site. The new service will provide power to our entire facility including the old part.

- Westco Construction is preparing steel super structure-have delivered 1^st level to site with the remainder coming soon once ready.

- Dick VH is actively erecting steel and has hired required labour & equipment to do so.

- Westco Construction has provided us an onsite dumpster at a very reasonable price.

- “Engineered” plans have been posted in the rear foyer for your review.... Any suggestions, thoughts, questions – please see a committee member.

- We have had a good response for sub-committee volunteers..... If you would still like to volunteer please contact a bldg comm. member ASAP.

- Dick VH has arranged a tour of the NRC Church in Broxburn for Saturday, Dec 19/2009 at 1:00PM. This will allow him to meet our sub-committee members, but also to give everyone some ideas to get you started on our facility. The bldg comm. will see you there.

- Again -Sub-committee breakdown below:

-Decorating Committee(Interior/Exterior colors, texture, flooring, kitchen colors, tiles, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, etc)

-Kitchen Committee(functional design, layout, cupboards, shelving, appliances, etc)

-Nursery Committee(overall design, layout, requirements of nursery, etc)

-Library/Archives Committee(layouts, requirements of both)

-Sound Committee(Sound, video, acoustics, data projectors, etc)(Council appointing)

-Landscape committee(Outside earthwork, trees, grass, shrubs, sprinklers, etc) Note: Each sub-committee will have 1 bldg comm member to assist.

· Please prayerfully consider serving on the above sub-committee’s as you will be assisting the bldg comm., Dick VH, and keeping the project on schedule. Work begins soon.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION: The Christmas Day Offering is for the Interfaith Food Bank. As well as a monetary gift, the Deacons encourage the congregation, young and old to please bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Food Bank. Thank you

FROM THE DEACONS: The 2010 collection notes are now available. Please use the envelopes that are on top of the mail boxes when purchasing notes. If there is anyone who is unfamiliar with collection notes, like how they work or how to acquire them, please see the deacons in the council room immediately after any church service. If you purchase notes in December, please note if they are for 2009 of 2010. If at all possible, purchase notes as follows (especially for the beginning of the year).

$1 notes x 50= $50

$2 notes x 50= $100

$5 notes x 25= $125

LETTER: There is a Christmas letter and update from Max and Kina from Ministries in Action on the bulletin board in the foyer.

GEMS & CADET BOTTLE DRIVE: Please save your bottles, cans and milk jugs for the GEMS and Cadets. Our annual Bottle Drive is planned for Saturday, January 2, 2010.

ATTENTION OLIBOLEN MAKERS: The Worship Advisory Committee is once again asking you to please make some extra olieboelen to share and enjoy after the New Year's Day service. Please bring them to the kitchen on New Year's morning. Thank you.

IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: To all of our Parents, Members, Volunteers and Supporters: At this time of year, when we as families look forward to spending time together in celebration of our Savior’s birth, we as Board wish to thank you for your generous support and involvement over the past year. We ask you to pray that the Society will continue to meet its mission and that God will continue to bless us in the New Year. Wishing you a blessed and restful Christmas Season. Corny Van Dasselaar, Board President

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

www.noblefordcrc.com Bulletin Editor: Susy K: Phone: 824-3223

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

Elders: .Albert H (chair), Delbert K (vice-chair), Brian K (clerk),

Dirk vdK (vicar) , Damon P, Evan K,

Youth Elders: Tim H, Tom S, Glen W

Deacons: Jason K (chair),Wil M, Calvin K, Harry K

ATTENTION ALL GRADE ELEVEN STUDENTS! Next Spring, the week of April 2-9, we are planning our yearly Service Trip. This is an every-year event for Grade eleven students that's been running a number of years now. In the past few years, we've gone to Louisiana and Galveston, Texas to help CRWRC with disaster relief. We're in conversation with them already now to see where they need us this year. So, if you'd like to be able to go on this trip, please work on getting your passports in order. More specific information will be coming in January. As well, we will be looking for Chauffeurs for the group. Construction experience is generally a plus. So please talk to one or two adults in your church to encourage their participation. Cost has not been worked out, but it will likely run somewhere around $1000 per person. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Mike Van Boom at mvanboom@hotmail.com.