Grades 1-6 Sunday school parents – a few reminders…

1. We will continue to collect for the food bank this month.

2. Each child brought home information for the World Missions poster contest. If you have any questions, please let us know. The entries are due to Lynda by April 11.

3. Sunday school is one of the avenues the Lord, through His church, has provided for the spiritual training of our children. We humbly request that you consider a couple of issues. First, please do not throw away your children’s Sunday school material as soon as you get home. Look at it with them, talk about it, and save it for a time, so that your children know that this part of their spiritual education is important. Throwing the papers away immediately fosters an attitude of disregard, even disrespect. Second, please respect the time and effort the teachers put into the preparation and teaching of the classes. Your attitudes are readily absorbed by your children. Encourage the teachers, and encourage your children to participate appropriately. In this way, we can all grow together as members of Christ’s body.

4. Each child came home today with a checklist for participating in services. Please go over this with your child and encourage them to participate. Please sign these and return them to Melinda or Lynda. Thanks!

Immanuel Christian Elementary School Spring Program “In All Things” will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church (1100 – 40 Ave. N.). We look forward to seeing you there.

The Board of Immanuel Christian Schools is deeply grateful for your generous support of our two schools at the recent Participation Drive Dinner. We thank you on behalf of the many children that will benefit from your gifts. Thank you to Creative Cooks for the wonderful meal. We request that you prayerfully consider making a donation if you have not already done so. May the Lord’s blessings be multiplied to you as we continue to serve Him together. Corny VanDasselaar, Board President

Crossroads Counseling AGM: Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of the Crossroads Counseling 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.

Putting Love in Action: Every year many Dordt students use their spring break to further the Kingdom of God by serving in various areas of North America. Every service group is made of about ten students. At the site, groups give their energy and services to the ministry centers. Common jobs that groups carry out include: general maintenance, such as cleaning and repairs, assisting building homes, groundwork, homeless missions, and tutoring children.

Both students and ministries benefit from the opportunities PLIA provides. In addition to general help that is needed by the ministries, those involved see young, committed Christians living out their faith. Students benefit by experiencing new cultures and ways of life, gaining fresh knowledge about social problems, acquiring new skills and knowledge, and having an opportunity to put their faith into action. PLIA is an imitation of Christ that challenges students to seek daily means to serve those they interact with. Thank you for your support!

Elizabeth Hummel will be participating in this service project in March 2010. (During Spring Break). In order for this to happen she is requesting financial support from our congregation. Next weeks offering will go to PLIA to help Elizabeth financially with this project.

Council Meeting Notes for March 9, 2010

- Pastor Kevin opened with devotions

- Correspondence- Received membership papers for Jeremy, Kristi, and Morgan H from First CRC, Edmonton

- Reports:

     -Deacons plan to attend workshop March 16 @ Marantha CRC

     - Pastors’ report on visits and Pastoral care

     - Report from Evangelism Committee

     - Worship Advisory Committee meeting report

     - Progress report from Building Committee

     - Reported on widow and sick calls

-Discussion for upcoming Classis meeting

- Next Communion Service will be Good Friday. Tom S and Brian K serving; Dirk VdK assisting

- Next Council Meeting April 6, 2010

- Closed in prayer

ATTENTION ALL GRADE 12 STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2010! Lethbridge & District Pro-Life Association is offering the ELSIE ALEXANDER PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP available for grade 12 graduates in the Lethbridge and District Pro-Life Association area who are entering a post-secondary institution and have proven leadership in encouraging respect for all human life. A $1000.00 award will be given to the winning essay writer. Please see your high school counselor or principal for an application form or call Lethbridge and District Pro-Life at 403.320.5433. Application deadline is April 23, 2010.

WORLD MISSIONS - Get out your paints, markers, and crayons . . . it’s Poster Time! Christian Reformed World Missions’ 2010 Poster Contest has begun. Create a poster with a missions theme and send it in to CRWM by April 16. Winning posters will be selected according to the following age categories: 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, and 11 and above. For more information, talk to your Sunday School administrator and Missions Advocate or click on the “Get Involved” tab on www.crwm.org

WORLD MISSIONS - Expand Your Horizons: Christian Reformed World Missions Canada is looking for a new Regional Missions Mobilizer for Alberta South/Saskatchen. Mobilizers nurture churches in developing their mission vision and raise awareness of what God is doing through our ministry. If you have a passion for missions, love meeting missionaries and people from your area, we’d love to hear from you. Deadline for submitting a resume and letter of interest is March 26. Please contact Sarah Van Stempvoort at 800-730-3490 or svanstempvoort@crcna.org for more information.

BACK TO GOD HOUR - How will You Respond? Each one of us experiences pain and suffering, but do you ever wonder if there's anything beyond your suffering? We often ask God, “Why?” But what does the Bible tell us about how else we should respond to our pain? Find out on the March 21 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

KIDS CORNER - Identified Flying Object: What do a broken window, $300, and a mysterious note have in common? Find out on this week’s Kids Corner. Then check out the Kids Corner website at www.kidscorner.net for stories, devotions, puzzles and more.

FAITH ALIVE - Save up to 90% on select titles from Faith Alive! Choose from worship resources, small group materials, church resources, inspirational reading, and more. Visit www.FaithAliveResources.org/Sale-Items or call 1-800-333-8300.

Canadian Aboriginal Ministries Committee - Did You Know…that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission set up to work towards reconciliation with indigenous people in Canada has been reactivated? Murray Sinclair, one of the members of the panel, is a friend of the Indian Family Centre in Winnipeg. Keep informed of the work of the Commission at www.trc-cvr.ca and go to listen to hearings in your area. To learn more about the CRC’s ministry with Aboriginals in Canada, visit www.crcna.org/pages/cm_aborig_index.cfm.

YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE - If you are between 18 -32 yrs of age and want to be a part of a movement that will lead the next generation church, this leadership conference is for you. The two day conference, to be held at Trinity College, Palos Heights, IL, is organized by the Leadership Exchange of the CRCNA , and is made available to you at minimal cost. Keep June 10 and 11 free to learn and grow in community. For details, and to apply, visit www.crcna.org/leadership.

HOPE EQUALS, - a project of Christian Reformed World Missions, is about North Americans supporting the reconciliation efforts of Israelis and Palestinians. This summer HOPE EQUALS is sponsoring a 5 week adventure to Israel and the West Bank for young adults. You will have opportunities to meet leaders spearheading the reconciliation movement, follow them on a tour of their work and learn even more through volunteer opportunities. Tour the Holy Land and talk to the people living there—on both sides! Contact volunteer@crcna.org for application forms (deadline March 31) and for further information go to www.hopeequals.org

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES - for YOUNG ADULTS! Are you a young adult wanting to make a difference, learn more about yourself and about God’s world, as well as experience new things this summer? Consider applying for one of CRWM’s summer volunteer teams! Opportunities include HIV/AIDS education, teaching English in a variety of settings, street ministry, outreach to at-risk youth and more! For further information visit www.crwm.org/summer or if interested in applying contact volunteer@crcna.org

ADVANCED NOTICESMar. 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 1 Part 4 - A Hole in the Church @ 7:30 P.M.

April 2 Good Friday Service, Celebration of Holy Communion

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

April 6 Council Meeting

April 9-10 Women of Faith @ Billings, MT

April 15 Cadet Camp registrations due

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 5 Lethbridge Pro-Life's Annual Hike For Life - at Henderson Lake Kiwanis Shelter

June 6-11 Great Plains Experience ~ Dordt College

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