DECEMBER 4

GREETERS: Wilhelmina K

Henry & Helene M

USHERS: Albert & Calvin

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING: Streets Alive

ORGANIST/PIANIST

A.M.: Sharon

P.M. Lynda, Elaine

NURSERY

AM: Diane K, Emily H, Chad W

P.M. Janet W, Tyler K

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Corinne F, Caleb N, Ashley P

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

Susy K, Clinton K, Brooke K

S.S. SNACK: Corinne F

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Marcel & Mary B, Evan & Donette K, Harry & Sharon K, Les & Karen P

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:Nathan K- Social

YOUNG ADULTS:Greg & Shauna K

SENIORS CITIZEN’S SINGING: (Edith Cavell- 2:00 P.M.; Pemmican Lodge: 2:40 P.M: Young People's, Young Adults, G&S Wever, G&S Kbelt Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 P.M. service: Tonight, Pastor Kevin preaches a sermon from Genesis 9 about God's promise not to send such a flood again. We'll confess article 21 of the Contemporary Testimony.

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: Jaylen K- 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 Prestage, C&L Hummel, K Kbelt, A&E Hummel

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK December 4-December 10

TODAY

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

MONDAY

6:30 P.M. Cadets

8:00 P.M. SCESA Fall Membership meeting @ ICHS

WEDNESDAY
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Coffeebreak & Story Hour Nursery: Pearl & Wilhelmina; Next week: Karen & Helene

THURSDAY

7:00 P.M. Immanuel Christian School’s Band & Choir Concert at Trinity

SATURDAY

1-4 P.M. Bibles For Missions Christmas Open House

ADVANCED NOTICES

Dec 16 Sunday School Christmas Program 7:30 P.M.

How does one put into words a two week Edudeo experience in Nicaragua? It's more than scrubbing school walls to repaint them or taking apart a roof to rescue all the materials while adding a second floor and painting purlins by the dozens.
It's about building relationships with the local Nicaraguans you work alongside whether they are builders, cooks, guards, or the children who love to play a game of ball or soccer with you in the street during the team's noon break.
The Woody Nook team from Alberta experienced all this and more. Worship in a Spanish local church was uplifting. Seeing a potter at his wheel, zipping over a coffee plantation, or seeing God's creation on a boat ride between the islands on Lake Nicaragua and a steaming volcano were a few culture experiences.
Learning day consisted of visiting other Edudeo projects, a teaching farm started by CRWRC 25 years ago, and the vocational school at the Nehemiah Center.
Including a history lesson, we saw God at work everywhere. Our team's evening devotions added a huge positive dimension.
Many Nicaraguans may not have much material wealth, but many times over locals shared how much they love their country and their passion for Jesus. Their desire to pass that love on and transform their communities is very evident. To God be the glory for the blessings we received.

The Bibles for Missions Annual Christmas Open House will be held Saturday, December 10, from 1-4 P.M. All volunteers are invited to share some Christmas treats as we give thanks for all the blessings our store has experienced in 2011. We take this time to thank everyone in our community for your wonderful support of the Lethbridge store. Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Board and Staff of the Lethbridge Bibles for Missions.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Alice P. has returned home.
We give thanks that Pearl N. has returned home and had a wonderful time. Thank you for your prayers and support! Pearl
Betty Z. went to be with the Lord this past Sunday. The funeral was held on Thursday. Remember to pray for Pastor Jim and his family.
Birthday wishes are extended to Mrs. Alice VW who celebrates today and to Mrs. Gert B who celebrates Thursday, Dec. 8! May God bless you as you celebrate with family and friends.
Gert P has been admitted to the hospital.
Ena S. has been diagnosed with bone cancer. Remember to pray for Ena and Anno. 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 Canned Baby Food

Everyone is invited to Immanuel Christian High School's Band & Choir Concert on Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church, 1100 - 40 Avenue North."O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation."

Dear Congregation: Thank you for your recent collection for Immanuel Christian Schools. Your commitment to Christian Education is greatly appreciated. The mission of Immanuel Christian Schools is to provide a Christian environment in which God calls all his children to develop and use their gifts for joyful service in His Kingdom. With the help of gifts from supporting churches, we are able to fulfill our mission. On behalf of the Board of Immanuel Christian Schools, Leighton Kolk, Chairman