JULY 4

GREETERS: John & Caroline V

Glen & Sonya W

USHERS: Marcel & Bas

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Streets Alive

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M. Alison, Sharon

P.M. Dana, Elaine

NURSERY:

A.M: Brenda B, William W, Cara H

P.M Anita S, Bethany P

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3)

Paula K, Riley P, Allison F

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

Susy K, Matthew H, Kendra K

YOUNG ADULTS: Tim & Benita H

SUMMER COFFEE: (Grad Sunday): T&B Hummel, H&H Pastink, R&C Feenstra, A Ouwerkerk, G&S Wever, E&J Kbelt, W&T Martens

Everyone is welcome to

our 6:00 service. Tonight, Pastor Kevin continues the spiritual armor series with a sermon on the importance of prayer.

JULY 11

GREETERS: Nick & Minety W

Marcel & Mary B

USHERS: Scott & Brendan

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M.: Cara, Karen

P.M: Shelby, Joel

NURSERY:

A.M: Hettie P, Dayna H, Layne W

P.M: Sonya W, Anna J

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Susy K, Brendan K, Jennifer P

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

Jen H, Braden K, Catherine W

SUMMER COFFEE: J&S Kbelt, A&L Kbelt, V Schiebout, H&S Korver, H&J Nieuwenhuis

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK July 4- July 10

TODAY

Bert & Pat’s 50^th Anniversary Celebration, after the morning service @ the Community Centre

WEDNESDAY

9:00 A.M. Rosebud Theatre’s Meal & Musical, Oliver, Meet at the church

ADVANCED NOTICES

July 11 Coffee & Cake in celebration of Luke & Lammie’s 30^th Anniversary

July 22 Coffeebreak picnic @ Park Lake, 11:00 A.M.

July 22-25 Annual GEMS Conference in Minneapolis

July 27 Council Meeting

Aug 8 Celebration of Holy Communion

Aug 9-13 Vacation Bible School

Aug 9-13 GEMS Summer Camp @ Gull Lake

Aug 19 Coffeebreak Picnic @ Park Lake, 11:00 A.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: 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

Building Committee Progress Report

· All interior concrete work and framing is complete.

· Spray foam insulation is almost complete by Steve’s Urethane of Leth.

· Vaughn S & Mike F are designing a front street sign.

· The steeple is installed and the roofing around the steeple is now complete

· Soffit/ fascia and metal roofing will also be finished soon.

· Electrical rough in is complete.

· Plumbing rough in is complete.

· Sound board has been installed under the drywall inside the new sanctuary to keep noises out of the new sanctuary.

· Dick VH is preparing contractors for dry walling Wil Martens and crew will be doing the dry walling, finishing and texturing

· Dick VH is preparing contractors for outside stucco. D.R. Stucco of Lethbridge will be doing this job.

· The exterior of the front vestibule area will be having our old bricks installed on it. Masons have been hired to do so.

· The present organ speakers and pipes are planned for the rear (east) wall of the new sanctuary.

· The building project budget has been presented and accepted by the Christian Credit Union.

· To accommodate one way angle parking around the immediate perimeter of the church necessary tree removal has been approved by Council. This will allow parking as close as possible to the church building.

· The entire church property will be groomed and levelled with topsoil. Any unused church property to the west will be reseeded to grass.

· The Landscape committee has prepared plans for sidewalks etc. around the new church.

· We are very happy with the completed work so far.

· Dick V.H. is actively pursuing painting contractors.

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

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

The children of Luke and Lammie Hummel invite you to celebrate their parents' 30th anniversary with coffee and cake after the morning service on July 11.

Next Sunday, Lord willing, Dustin Cache M. will receive the sacrament of baptism.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jenny Aardema who celebrates her birthday tomorrow, June 5. May God bless you as you celebrate with family and friends.

Lewis Postman is showing marked improvement in his speech and swallowing and has returned home this week. Thank you for prayers and concerns. Henry & Alice P

OUR CHURCH

A Huge Thank you the YP’s and their fearless leaders for the entertaining games and delicious BBQ at the church picnic yesterday. A wonderful time was had by all. Thank you to those who prepared the area by setting out picnic tables etc.

Sunday School Teachers: Thank you so much for a wonderful year! Please put your materials in the library so we are able to get ready for next year. Thanks again!
We are in need of Grade 1-6 Sunday School teachers starting in September. Please prayerfully consider whether you would be willing to help teach. You can always find a partner and each take half the time. If you are able, please contact Lynda or Melinda. Thanks!

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR...

Ena S. waits to hear for a date on which she'll undergo lung surgery to remove the cancer.
Dan K. is struggling with c-diff which produces pain in his stomach. Pray for relief and healing.
Jenny E. has experienced some problems with her lungs for which she requires oxygen. She still resides at the Blue Sky Lodge. She's tired but has no pain. Harry S. will begin radiation treatments in the latter half of July.
Betty Z. will undergo more tests in order to determine if the cancer is primary or secondary. These results will determine the course of treatment.
Dorothy C., Rev. Jake's wife, has returned home from the hospital, remains weak, but is doing okay. Henny v.F. waits for an appointment with a bone specialist in Calgary.
Samantha P for energy to complete each day; for pain relief and appropriate medical care.

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

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

Jennie E at Blue Sky Lodge, & Corrie H at Columbia Assisted Living, and our expectant mothers.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE remember your donations for the Interfaith Food Bank! The Food bank averages 600 food hampers which serves 1100-1300 people per month. Half of these people are kids. The food bank is in need of Canned Baby Food. Thank you

Camp Rehoboth is well underway, and we are in URGENT need of volunteers for the following positions:

Adult Week 2 - July 10-16 – 1 nurse, 2 cooks, 18 counsellors

Independent Week – July 17-23 – 10-15 more counsellors

Youth Week – July 24 – 30 – 2-3 more cooks

Please contact Linda Rosendal, Kelvin VanDasselaar at Rehoboth – 780-963-4044 if you would like to serve Rehoboth Camp in any of these positions this summer. Thank you! or k

In his book, The Canadian Story of the CRC, author Ty Hofman traces the history of the Canadian CRC in the aftermath of World War II and the immigration of thousands of Reformed believers from the Netherlands. It’s one of the great stories of church growth in the 20th century! Regularly $16.95, this book is now on sale for $8.95 while supplies last. Call Faith Alive Christian Resources at 1-800-333-8300 or order online at www.FaithAliveResources.org.

FAITH ALIVE - Faith formation doesn’t just happen! The new book "Shaped by God" offers faith nurture guidance for church leaders, education committees, parents, and educators. Learn more at www.FaithAliveResources.org or call 1-800-333-8300.

KIDS CORNER - Honor Your Father: Do you know why Liz has been kicked out of baseball camp? Find out the real reason on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R3Y8 or kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.

PRAYER REQUEST - Back to God Ministries International: Pray for the joint ministry of radio broadcast, pastoral counselling and follow-up by BTGMI and CRC World Missions staff in Haiti. Staff reports that people seem to be more open to hearing the Gospel. Pray that the Word proclaimed will help bring healing and draw people into relationship with Jesus Christ.

GROUNDWORK - The Salvation Process: More and more people are talking about spirituality, being spiritual. And yet church attendance is dwindling. Why do you think so many people are attracted to the teachings of Jesus but turned off by the teachings of Christianity? Tune in to the July 11 Groundwork - find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com.

HAITI POSITION OPENING - CRWRC has a vacancy for a Haiti Project Manager. Priority will be given to qualified applicants who are currently living or have in the past lived in Haiti and who have at least five years of recent project leadership / management, community development or organizational consultation and human resource management experience. For more information, please visit www.crwrc.org or contact Doreen Hoogvliets at dhoogvliets@crwrc.org.

WORLD MISSIONS - VACATION? - While many people enjoy a time of rest and relaxation, a crew of new missionaries are hard at work, preparing for challenging overseas assignments. This week they will undergo intensive orientation. Add a piece of armour to their gear by remembering them in prayer

NEW - SMALL GROUPS NETWORK - If you lead or participate in a small group, check out the new small groups area of The Network. Read articles, comment on the blog, and compare notes with others across the CRC in an open discussion forum. In addition to small groups, The Network covers dozens of ministry areas. It's all at www.crcna.org/Network