July 26, 2009
Pastor Kevin Jordan: Phone- Study: 824-3825; Home: 824-3305; Fax: 824-3170
Bulletin Editor: Susy Konynenbelt: Phone: 824-3223
Email: bulletin@noblefordcrc.com Deadline: Thursdays @ 6:00 P.M.
WELCOME MEMBERS AND VISITORS TO OUR WORSHIP SERVICES!
OUR CHURCH TODAY
GREETERS: Nick & Minety Wever, Marcel & Mary Busz
Next Week: Rob & Charlene Feenstra, John & Bev Heins
USHERS: Scott H & Brendan P
Next Week: Greg K & Con W
ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING: Library Fund
Next Week: Dordt College
ORGANIST/PIANIST: A.M. Elaine K & Shelby K P.M.: Joel H & Dana H
Next Week : A.M. Henry P P.M. Sharon K & Alison L
NURSERY: A.M.: Diane Kooy, Jaime Hummel & Jaylen Korver
P.M.: Liz Konynenbelt & Kaylee Wever
Next Week: A.M. Wendy Slomp, Eline VanderKooij & Kurtis Nieuwenhuis
P.M.: Sonya Wever & Kelsey Bolink
NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3) Jackie Konynenbelt, Layne Wever & Paige Postman
Next Week: Pearl Nieboer, William Wever & Matthew Hummel
PRE-K/KIND. (age 4 & 5): Jen Holtrop, Carmen Pastink & Tianna Notenbomer
Next Week: Trina Molenaar, Michael Hummel & Riley Postman
AFTER CHURCH COFFEE SERVERS: R&W K-belt, D&C Heins, A VanFaasen, L&K Postman, C&P K-belt
Next Week: J&S Kbelt, C&A Slomp, B&J Postman, J&B DenBoon
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO OUR 6:00 P.M. SERVICE:
Today, Rev. Jake Corvers will lead our worship services.
If you have a spiritual need or concern this week, please see an elder.
Next week, Elder Tom Slomp will lead the morning worship service. Elder Brian
Konynenbelt will lead the evening worship service.
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ...
Please remember in prayer the Nobleford GEMS counselors who for the past three days have been in Hamilton, ON participating in the annual GEMS Conference. The 2009-2010 theme is Prayer No Worries, may these women find this conference refreshing and rejuvenating so that they may return home and be fully equipped for the year ahead. The GEMS ministry is an important part of the community and we covet your continued prayer support for the local club. The counselors attending are Mary Busz, Brittany Prestage, Shauna Konynenbelt, Diane Kooy and Benita Hummel.
Martin Nyland had a detailed MRI done on Thurday at U of A hospital. On Monday they meet with a neurologist to go over the MRI results. Depending on what the doctor sees they will do a biopsy on Friday if needed. The technical term the doctor gave was that dad has glioblastoma mulitforme. Keep praying for mom & dad, dad's brothers & sisters, us kids, spouses and the grandkids.
Sara Slomp received her second treatment on July 10. She says that everything is going well.
Please pray that God brings continued healing to Jenny Emmelkamp's rib.
Pray for Bill Nieboer and his adjustments in losing a big toe. The Nieboers thank God
for continued healing in Bill’s foot.
Harry Korver continues to improve. He goes to the doctor this week. He hopes to get rid
of the boot and begin physical therapy.
Dave Heins reports that his foot feels well. He goes for an x-ray this week.
Please continue to pray for healing for Dan Konynenbelt. Pray for Melody, the kids, and the extended family as well.
Please remember the Postmans and Konynenbelts with the recent loss of Tony Postman.
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 Emmelkamp at Blue Sky Lodge, Mary Nieboer, at the Good Samaritan Center,
Corrie Heins at Columbia Assisted Living, Tina Koetse, in St. Michael’s Health Care Center, our widows, widowers, seniors and expectant mothers.
OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK July 26 - Aug 1, 2009
TODAY
Everyone is welcome for coffee and fellowship after the AM service.
7:30 P.M. Truth Project Social @ Jeff & Melinda’s - Please bring lawn chairs
WEDNESDAY
7:30 P.M. Praise & Worship Team Practise
5:30 - 8:30 P.M. Cadet & Family Go-cart Night, 5:30-8:30 P.M. @ Postman’s
ADVANCED NOTICES
Aug 7 Open House for John & Joanne Molenaar’s 40th Wedding Anniversary 7-10 P.M., @ the Nobleford Community Centre
Aug 10-14 Vacation Bible School 2009
Aug 15-16 Monarch Ref. Church 100th Anniversary Celebration
Aug 17-21 GEMS Summer Camp @ Sonrise Bible Camp
Aug 23 Celebration of Holy Communion
Sept. 8 Council Meeting
Sept. 12 12th Annual Bits & Bytes Classic at Land-O-Lakes
Nov. 1 Reformation Day Service @ Trinity Ref. Church, 3 P.M.
BUILDING PROJECT
Building Project Update: The building project has begun. The Building Committee (Henry K, Rob K, Luke H, Tim H, Mike F, and Henk P) reports the following:
· Site Preparation, tree/shrub removal should be completed soon
· Our present natural gas service needs to be relocated and meter updated and moved outside. Atco Gas is taking care of meter; Nobleford CRC to take care of trenching
· We have an architectural contract with Templar Architectural out of Calgary who is reviewing and approving plans as submitted
· Electrical/HVAC/mechanical engineering almost completed
· Once foundation load plan is returned and approved, excavation can begin
· Dick VanHarbeden working with Templar Architectural, West-Co draftsman, building committee as necessary
The Building Finance Committee (Andrew K, Jerry dB, Lucy K) report that the building fund (cash and 2009 pledges) has approximately 50% of the estimated cost of the project with an additional $304,100 in pledges for the years 2010-2013. We are working with the Christian Credit Union-Lethbridge to obtain a mortgage for the remaining funds required to complete the project. As the project is now underway, we ask that all 2009 pledges be paid before September 30, 2009. Thank-you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention: To all those who love to bake: the VBS kids would love some baking as they travel in the Bayou for the week of Aug 10-14. Please drop off the baking at the church on Sunday, Aug 9 or during that week. Reminder: NO nuts please due to allergies!
The Nobleford GEMS Club will have girls attending the 2009 Camp August 17-21 at
Gull Lake. The Nobleford CRC has been asked to provide the following items for
camp.
20 lbs potatoes
9 dozen cookies or squares, preferably homemade (no nuts.)
If you can help out in any way please contact Benita Hummel or Diane Kooy.
Supplies can be brought to the church anytime before Sunday, August 9. Thank
you for your support and generosity.
Sunday School Update. We are excitedly looking forward to another season of Sunday School and ask that you prayerfully consider joining us in this fun and rewarding ministry. We still need teachers for Grade 3,4 and 6. We plan to begin on September 20 with a time of fun and singing and our first lesson will be on September 27. If you are at all interested or have any questions, please contact Lynda or Melinda. We would like to have all our teachers in place by August 30.
Whoop Up Days: Needed, 4 couples 2hr shifts Wed Aug 19th 3-11, Prep meeting Thur Aug 13th 8.00pm at Maranatha. Contact Dirk Vanderkooij 824 3821. Couples can be married or just friends please consider volunteering for this outreach.
Cadet & Family Go-Cart Night: All cadets and their families are invited to a Go-Cart Night on Wednesday, July 29, 5:30-8:30 P.M. at Damon Postman’s farm. Hotdogs, juice, plates, cups and cutlery will be provided. Bring a salad or a suitable item to share. Take along extra chairs, and helmets as well.
GEMS: Although GEMS is finished for another season thoughts and ideas are being formed for the upcoming 2009-2010 GEMS year. Therefore, GEMS is in need of 1 counselor and a music leader in the fall. If you feel God is leading you in this direction or would like more information please contact Benita asap. GEMS is an exciting opportunity where women of our congregation have the privilege to mentor and lead young girls and women to a living-dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ.
GEMS: On July 23-25, some 500 GEMS Girl’s Clubs Counselors will attend a two and a half day training conference at Redeemer University College in Hamilton, Ontario. They will come from all over Canada and the United States for leadership training, inspiration, spiritual growth, encouragement, and fellowship. The annual theme which will be introduced this summer at conference is “Prayer - No Worries” based on Phillipians 4:6.
Specific prayer requests include:
• prayers for speakers, presenters and women that will be traveling from across the continent.
• prayers for soft hearts - open to receive the message of truth.
• prayers that God would receive praise and glory for all that we do
• prayers that women will leave encouraged in their personal ministry and renewed in their relationship with Christ
From the Deacons: Collection Totals for June:
Streets Alive: 383.00 Benevolent Fund: 492.00
SCESA: 419.00 Rehoboth: 398.00
CRWM- Ten Harmsels: 520.00 LRH Chaplaincy: 547.00
Budget: 10 600.00
The 12th Annual Bits & Bytes Classic - The best-ball golf tourney of Immanuel Christian Schools will be held on September 12, 2009 at Land-O-Lakes. In our first 11 tourneys, we have raised over $275,000 for technology in our schools! Contact Sean Alaric at salaric@immanuelcs.ca or phone 403-381-9328 or text or call his cell 403-593-9328 with your name and average score to register before August 12 and be entered for the early bird draw. It looks like we will have a ton of amazing prizes once again! If you would like to be a sponsor of our tourney, you can talk to anyone on our committee: Rick Esselink, Jason Visser, Sean Alaric, Rev. B Kuyper , Ruth VandenHeuvel, Len Slomp, Rob Konynenbelt, Tom Slomp, Richard Lieuwen, Ed (Christy Ann) Veldman, Matthew Bekkering, or Greg Brouwer. All funds raised go towards computer technology at our two schools. We need and appreciate your support!
WORLD MISSIONS: Volunteer business or agricultural developer needed! Serve with Christian Reformed World Missions in Guinea, West Africa. Help empower, enable, and train Guineans in creating and running a food-processing and marketing business and/or a small dairy and vegetable farm. For more information about this and other opportunities with CRWM, visit www.crwm.org.
I FEEL SAFE: Life is full of trials that threaten our sense of security. It can be easy to trust God’s faithfulness when everything is going well, but what about when it’s not? Do you question whether or not your trust and faithful living will keep you safe? Is it possible to find similar insecurities and questions in the Bible? Find out on the August 2 Back to God Hour. Visit BacktoGodradio.net to find a station in your area or listen to a sermon. You can also download our podcast. No station in your area? Can’t listen on line? Call or email to request a CD to be sent to you.
A STAR IS BORED: Liz just got a new video camera for his birthday. His first production is a hit! So why isn’t Liz excited? Check it out on this week’s Kids Corner. Kids Corner is a member of the HisKids.net alliance--working together to provide quality entertainment for kids that is Christ-centered and Bible-based. Visit HisKids.net to find great Christian programs and music for kids.
MISSION PHILIPPINES: Walk with staff as they take you on a journey that spans over 40 years. Experience the struggles and joys of the Christian Reformed Church, hear the excitement of work that God is doing through partner staff. Where: Luzon, Metro Manila, Visayas, Negros Occidental, Bacolod City, Iloilo, Los Banos, Butuan, Philippines. When: Oct. 17 – Nov. 1, 2009 (Application deadline: Aug. 14). Join CRWRC and the Christian Reformed Church of the Philippines, in a celebrating all God has done and is doing in the Philippines! For information contact Carol Sybenga at 1-800-730-3490 or volunteer@crcna.org.
CHAPLAINCY MINISTRIES: Helping Military Families, a conference to equip leaders and mobilize churches to pray for and minister to military families, will be held in Estes Park, Colorado, August 17 - 21. For more information, go to www.accts.org and click on the link for the North American Regional
PRAYER REQUEST: Praise God for the opening of a new discipleship center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The center is a collaborative project between World Missions and Back to God Ministries International French media team. Please pray for the work of our local coordinator, Pastor Pistais, and World Missionary Lesley Millar.