TODAY

Cadet Sunday

                       Grades 1-6 Sunday School & Catechism

7:30 P.M.       The Truth Project @ Calvin & Paula’s

MONDAY

3:30 P.M. GEMS

6:30 P.M.       Cadets

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

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

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

7:30 P.M. Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir, @ Wilson Middle School THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. Coffeebreak ~ Nursery: Wilhelmina K, Sue R SATURDAY ANNUAL CHURCH BAZAAR

1:00 Set Up

5:30-7:00 Potluck Supper 

7:00 Auction

  The annual church supper and bazaar/auction is almost here. Please come and join us Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Nobleford Community Centre. Food will be served from 5:30 till 7:00 with the auction to start soon after. Pieces of pie will also be available for purchase during the auction. Thanks to all of you who have already donated your time and effort. If you can’t remember what task you signed up for or what time, the sheets will be posted outside of the kitchen at the Community Centre. We still are in need of more people to prepare mashed potatoes and to help with setting up tables and chairs (1:00 in afternoon). Many members of the community join us for this event and usually come early, so if you are able to bring your salad or vegetable dish (which should serve 12-15 adults) by 5:15 or 5:30 that would be greatly appreciated. Donated items for the auction are always welcome. If you have any questions or unsure of how you can help in this event please contact one of the committee members: Sue Rose, Wilma Lubberts, Trina Molenaar, Betty Ann Slomp or Lucy Kooy. Thank-you.

           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.

Building Finance Committee Report: Currently we have $332,846.33 left in our building fund. Since the start of the building in 2009 and till now we have expensed $592,578.61. We have received $31,546.61 in interest ($8,176.61) and pledges ($23,370.00) in 2010. We foresee that by the end of April of 2010 we will have exhausted our building fund and will have to access the mortgage funds available from The Christian Credit Union. Therefore to reduce interest charges we ask that if you are planning to contribute to the building project in 2010 via donations or pledges, that you do so by April 30, 2010 if at all possible. Thank-you.

VBS: Anyone who is interested in or is thinking about being interested in participating in VBS and its High Seas adventure this summer, please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer or contact Vanessa at vknieboer@yahoo.ca or Lynda at lbjordan1@juno.com. Dates will be set according to the first few teachers who sign up Thank you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Today is Cadet Sunday and we welcome all Cadets and their families who are worshiping with us today.

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!

 

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.

 

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.

 

The Lethbridge Christian Women's Choir would like to invite you to an evening of song and praise as we present our Spring concert, "The Power of the Cross" on April 10, 2010 at 7:30PM at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1818 - 5th Ave. S. Lethbridge. Please mark your calendar as we would love to see you there.

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.

 

REHOBOTH: Rehoboth Christian Ministries is excited to announce a new week of Camp geared to campers who are over the age of 55 or require a more relaxed camp atmosphere. Retirement/Seniors week will run from June 28 – July 2, 2010. We require a complete roster of volunteers, cooks, nurses, directors to serve between 15-20 campers. A group of retired, semi-retired individuals from your congregation may be ready and willing to serve in this capacity. Please contact Linda Rosendal for more information - linda.rosendal@rehoboth.ab.ca

We also require volunteer counsellors to sign up for our regular weeks of Camp.

July 3-9; 10-16; 17-23 (must be at least 16 years of age); and 24-30. If you have volunteered at Camp in previous years, please go to the Rehoboth website to the online volunteer application process. If you are a first time volunteer or would like more information about our camps, please contact Linda at ="mailto:linda.rosendal@rehoboth.ab.ca" MACROBUTTON HtmlResAnchor linda.rosendal@rehoboth.ab.ca – 780-968-8483

Aid and Prayers Needed for Nigeria - Tensions in Jos, Nigeria remain high. Thus far, all CRC personnel are safe, but they ask for your continued prayers for peace in the region as “the people of Plateau State, Nigeria walk a long path of grieving, healing, and rebuilding.” CRWRC and CRWM are responding to needs in Jos by offering food and medical assistance. To support this effort, please mark your gift “Nigeria Unrest 2010.” You may also give online at www.crwrc.org or by calling 1-800-730-3490 (Canada) or 1-800-552-7972 (US).

BACK TO GOD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL - Prayer request: Praise God for the distribution of more than 5,600 radios to people in remote areas of Indonesia, enabling them to hear the Word of God. Mr. Saji, a former Muslim who received a radio, wrote, “Now I believe that we need Jesus Christ as our Savior. Every day I hear your radio program. I want to learn about Jesus and his teaching.”

BACK TO GOD HOUR - Pain: God's Megaphone. Why is there pain in the world? Why does a good and all-powerful God allow pain? Does God use our pain to teach us? How can the book of Psalms help us answer our questions? Find out on the March 28 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

KIDS CORNER - I've Got a Secret: How do you know when to keep a secret and when to tell? Help Liz and Lucille decide what to do with their secrets on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at P.O. Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R 3Y8 or kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study.

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. 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.

WORLD MISSIONS - Are you a teacher or administrator? From grade school to grad school, you could share your faith in a classroom overseas. Christian Reformed World Missions has opportunities for educators to serve in Christian and secular schools around the world for the 2010-2011 school year. Visit www.crwm.org/teaching for more information.

New CRC Website - There's a new way to connect with others in the CRC about church ministries. You can ask questions, share experiences, get resources, read blogs, and more. It's called The Network and it covers dozens of ministry areas and roles. Check it out at www.crcna.org/Network

CRWRC - A Spring Break To Remember: Thank you to all those who served, prayed for, and supported CRWRC Spring Break volunteers in 2010! More than 30 youth, student, church, and family work groups helped disaster survivors rebuild in Louisiana, Texas, Indiana, and Iowa through CRWRC Disaster Response Services (DRS). Thank God for each one who was and is willing to be Christ’s hands and feet, and ears and voice!

HEY YOUNG ADULTS! - Whatcha doing this summer? Interested in experiencing a new culture, new opportunities and new friends plus learn more about yourself and God’s world? Consider applying for one of World Missions summer volunteer opportunities in HIV/AIDS education, teaching English, street ministry and outreach to at-risk youth, plus more! Deadline for applications is April 4th, so check this out now at www.crcna.org/servicelink or contact volunteer@crcna.org for information and application form.

ADVANCED NOTICES

 

 

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 10 LCWC Concert: “The Power of the Cross”, 7:30 P.M.@ St. Andrews

April 12 Decorating Committee Meeting @ the Church.

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 Annual Pro-Life's Hike For Life - at Henderson Lake

June 6-11 Great Plains Experience ~ Dordt College

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