TODAY

                        Grades 1-6 Sunday School & Catechism

7:30 P.M.       The Truth Project @ Bill & Pearl’s

MONDAY

7:30 P.M.       Lethbridge Christian Women’s Choir @ St. Andrew’s

 

TUESDAY

7:00 P.M.       Bibles for Missions AGM, 7:00 P.M. @ 1^st CRC

7:30 P.M.       Kitchen Committee Meeting 7:30 P.M. @ church

 

WEDNESDAY 7:30 P.M.       Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir, @ Wilson Middle School

THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. Coffeebreak ~ Nursery: Joanne, Sue 6:00 P.M.Society for Christian Education 14th Annual Participation Drive Dinner

FRIDAY 6:00 P.M.Deacons Invitational Dinner in the Church basement

It is time for our annual church supper and bazaar/auction which will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010. Due to the overwhelming community attendance we need additional help from the congregation. There will be sign up sheets at the back of church for help with set up, clean up, serving food, washing dishes etc. We are asking each family to bring a salad or vegetable to generously feed 12-15 adults. Please indicate the time you are able to bring your dishes on the sign up sheet in the back. We are keeping the time honoured tradition of asking Grandmothers to bring 2 homemade pies. Please don’t forget your donation for the auction.

Building Committee Progress Report

1. Dick VH and crew are focussing all their efforts on steel erection, trusses and plywood to close in the building and finish the roof off.

2. When finished they will go back to final concrete pouring and finishing in basement ( weather permitting) .

3. Three phase power installation from Fortis is almost complete

4. Thank you to Vaughn S and Everet S for cleaning and preparing our old bricks for re-installation.

5. Thanks to Vaughn S. and Brian K for sourcing new portable main floor and basement vacuums.

6. The sub committees have been very busy and feedback/ quotes are starting to come back to the building committee.

7. We are very happy with the progress of the last few weeks and hope that the momentum continues.

Thanks again to the many volunteers willing to help.

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

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: We have one volunteer that has agreed to coordinate VBS this summer, but we still need one or two people to help share the work load. Please prayerfully consider this and talk to Diane or Shauna as soon as possible.

 

 

 

FOOD BANK UPDATE: This week, the food bank is in need of CEREAL. There will be a box at the back of church for you to put your food donation in.

 

           

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bibles for Missions: The Annual General Meeting of the Lethbridge Bibles for Missions will be held Tuesday, March 2^nd at 7 PM at the 1^st CRC located at 1402 8 Ave north. Nominations have been accepted for Helen Leffers and Brian Oldenburger to serve as new board members. Please show your support for the board and attend this yearly meeting to hear how the Lethbridge store is accomplishing the work that the Lord has set out for us to do. The Lethbridge Bibles for Missions is in partnership with The Canadian Bible League and assist them with the tools needed to help spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ around the world. We thank all within our community for their support by way of donations and volunteering. Coffee and dessert provided.

 

The Board of Immanuel Christian Schools would like to invite one and all to the 14th Annual Participation Drive Dinner this Thursday, March 4, at Immanuel Christian High School, the doors will open at 6 pm with dinner to follow at 6:30 pm. Our speaker this year is Phil Callaway, Christian author and humorist. If you would like to attend and haven't replied yet; please call the Business Office, 403-327-4223 by tomorrow, March 1 to reserve your seat. We look forward to seeing you there!

Crossroads Counselling Centre is sponsoring “Passion for Marriage” with Dr. Doug Weiss on March 12 & 13^th.

Friday, March 12^th the session “Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Intimacy” begins at 7:00p.m.

Saturday, March 13^th “Roadblocks to Intimacy” begins at 9:00 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m. with “Steps to Real Intimacy”.

The cost is $90 per couple and there will be a draw from the first 100 registrants for a gift certificate for a two night stay at the Prairie Inn Bed and Breakfast in Rocky Mountain House. This event will be held at Victory Church which is 1 mile east of Lethbridge on Highway 3.To register, please call Crossroads Counselling Centre at 403-327-7080 or Dove Christian Supplies at 403-327-7080.

Crossroads Counselling AGM: Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Crossroads Counselling Society on Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Crossroads Board Room at 7:30 p.m. Members will be entitled to vote at the AGM. You may become a member by delegation from an affiliated church, or you may become a member-at-large by paying an annual fee, and signing a Statement of Faith. Crossroads is located at #202, 542 – 7 Street South.

 

ELIM: The Annual Meeting of Elim Society for Senior Citizens' Care will be held at ICHS (small gym) on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The Board of Directors encourages everyone to attend this meeting for updates on the proposed seniors residence. A REMINDER - membership fees are also due and payable. A family membership is $25.00 per year and can be forwarded to Elim Society, at 1408 - 9th 'A' Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 1X8 or given to a Board member. The Board of Directors thanks you for your continued support both prayerfully and financially.

 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2010/2011 2010 – 5th Avenue North, Leth. Immanuel Christian Elementary School is now accepting registrations for Kindergarten. All registrations will be numbered and processed in the order they are received. Registration forms can be picked up from the front office anytime. If you have any questions or if you would like a registration package mailed to you, please call ICES at 317-7860.

Wind turbines, pioneer and modern day farming, Sioux Indians ... if these topics interest you, sign up today for Great Plains Experience, a motorcoach tour the week of June 6-11. This learning vacation begins and ends at Dordt College in Sioux Center. Interesting places you'll see and discuss involve wind energy, changes in farming practices, and the 1862 Sioux Indian Uprising. From eastern South Dakota to western Minnesota, you'll see hidden gems where no tourist has gone before, with Jim Schaap and Robb De Haan as your fun and fascinating tour guides. For more information, call 712-722-6029 or see www.dordt.edu/events/great_plains/ The registration deadline is March 10.

Nigerien army troops have captured Niger's president and taken control of the country. We give thanks that all CRCNA-related staff are safely in their homes. A 6 pm to 6 am curfew is in effect and calm has returned to the capital city. Thank you for your prayers for the country of Niger. Sincerely CRWRC and CRWM

THE BIBLE LEAGUE: In a remote village in Ethiopia, a community has come together to provide education for their children. Using literacy as an access platform for the Gospel message, The Bible League of Canada is working with partners in Ethiopia to bring positive change. These children, who had no school, or education opportunities in their home village, will now receive an education based on Biblical truths. Praise the Lord for making this possible! The Bible League of Canada, www.bibleleague.ca

Regional Missions Mobiblizer: For over twenty-two years, Ruth Krabbe has served as our Regional Missions Mobilizer (RMM) for several classes in Western Canada, most recently as RMM for Classis Alberta South/Saskatchewan. Several weeks ago, Ruth shared her decision to step down from her role as soon as a replacement can be found. While we will miss her contribution to CRWM, we’re thankful for the many years she’s advocated for missions in your region on our behalf. As we begin the search process for a new RMM, we wanted to give you an opportunity to make suggestions for this role. Somewhere in your region is a person (or couple) whom God has already prepared for this important work. What is the work of Regional Missions Mobilizers for Christian Reformed World Missions? The long answer can be found in the attached position description-- the short answer is that the Regional Mobilizer is the link between the local church and the church's overseas mission arm, CRWM. The Regional Missions Mobilizer develops and provides support to a group of local representatives, one in each congregation, who assist in this work. For more info, see papers on the bulletin board.

ADVANCED NOTICES

Mar. 9 Council Meeting

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

Mar. 11 Nobleford Local Meeting, 8:00 P.M. @ the church

Mar. 12-13 Dr. Doug Weiss~ Passion for Marriage seminar @ Victory Church

Mar. 13 West Winds Car Derby @ Trinity, 9:00 A.M.

Mar. 13 Bob & Rickie B’s Come & Go Tea, Granum CRC, 1:30-5:00 P.M.

Mar. 14 Wever Anniversary/Birthday Celebration, 3-5 P.M. @ Marantha

Mar. 17 Cadet Mother/Son Archery & Lane Archery, 6:20-8:00 P.M.

Mar. 18 Spring Program @ Trinity, 7:30 P.M.

Mar. 21 Cadet Sunday

Mar. 22 Crossroads Counselling AGM, 7:30 P.M. @ Crossroads Board Room

Mar. 23 ELIM Annual Meeting, 7:30 P.M., @ ICHS small gym

Mar. 27 Church Bazaar

April 2-8 Grade Eleven Mission Trip to Galveston, Texas

April 9-10 Women of Faith @ Billings, MT

April 17 Cadet Awards Night & Family Bowling @ Holiday Bowl, 7-9 P.M.

April 18-23 Christian Education Week

April 23 Roast Beef Dinner @ ICHS

 May 16 Rev. Paul Mpindi from Back to God Hour Ministries lead a.m. service

June 6-11 Great Plains Experience ~ Dordt College

June 12 Annual Burger Bash, 4:00-7:00 P.M.