SR. SINGING @ Edith Cavell (2:00) and Pemmican Lodge (2:40):

GEMS

Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 service.

Tonight, Pastor Kevin will preach a sermon on the last beatitude, blessed are the persecuted.

APRIL 4

GREETERS: Harry & Bonnie Slomp

Nick & Wendy Slomp

USHERS: Greg & Conrad

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Ministry Shares

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M.: Karen

P.M: Nathan, Elaine

NURSERY:

A.M: Anita S, Lauren W, Denae K

P.M: Kathleen B, Anna J

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Dayna H, Kendra K, Tianna N

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

Paula K, Jennifer P, Riley P

SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACK:

NO Sunday School - Easter Sunday

April 11- Minety W

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

NO Sunday School - Easter Sunday

April 11- Evan & Donette

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:

Lauren W, Social

SR. SINGING @ Edith Cavell (2:00) and Pemmican Lodge (2:40):

No Sr. Singing, April 11- Group C: Jeff & Melinda N, Henry & Alice P, Kevin & Vanessa N, Jerry & Brenda Db, Mike & Corinne F, Lydia H, Calvin & Paula K, Henry & Wilhelmina K, Damon & Samantha P, Henk & Hettie P, Rodger & Sue R, Jack & Wilma W, Henry & Helene M

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Gert Postman who celebrates her 90^th Birthday, today, March 28. May God bless you as you celebrate with family and friends.

The Congregation is invited to enjoy cake and coffee on Easter Sunday in celebration of Gert Postman’s 90^th Birthday!

Next, week, Rev. Wayne Ten Harmsel will be with us and lead us in our morning worship service. After the evening service, he'll share with us the work that he and Lynn do.CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR...

Everet S. says that the healing on his eyes is going slower than expected. Pray for patience and healing.
Scott H. began physical therapy this week, and he reports that it's going well.
Brian K. had surgery this past week on his leg. He may have a second surgery. He continues to get stronger day by day.
Jaylene V. H.'s mom, Judy, has brain cancer for which she receives chemotherapy. The doctors would like to do a scan of the region, but the date has not yet been determined. Judy's outlook remains positive for which we give thanks.
Tina K. at St. Mike's, has suffered a series of mini-strokes. She has difficulty swallowing, but she can swallow when told to do so..
Henny v.F. continues to improve very slowly
.Susan H. has undergone two chemotherapy treatments with one more to go.
Pray for Dan K., Melody, and the children. Pray for continued grace and mercies.

Pray for the people of Haiti, for all those who have lost family members and homes.

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.

Please pray for our widows, widowers and seniors

Jennie E at Blue Sky Lodge, Mary N, at the Good Samaritan Center,

Corrie H at Columbia Assisted Living, Tina K, in St. Michael’s Health Care Center, and our expectant mothers

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK Mar. 28- April 3, 2010

TODAY

11:30 A.M. Decorating Committee Meeting in the kitchen

Grades 1-6 Sunday School & Catechism

7:30 P.M. The Truth Project @ Jason & Susy’s

MONDAY

6:30 P.M. Cadets

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

THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. Last Coffeebreak ~ Nursery: Joanne M, Sonya W Ladies, please bring a potluck snack to share. 7:30 P.M. Leth. Christian Men’s Choir @ Wilson School (note day change) 7:30 P.M. Part 4 - A Hole in the Church @ 7:30 P.M.

FRIDAY

10:00 A.M. Good Friday Service; Celebration of Holy Communion Offering: CRHM Organist: Elaine, Dana Nursery: Nicole P, Kayla B, Ryan K

SATURDAY

5:30 P.M. Wayne & Lynn Ten Harmsel Presentation* Please RSVP to Ellen*

ANNOUNCEMENTS

**** The Christian Reformed World Missionaries that our church supports, Wayne and Lynn Ten Harmsel, plan to be in our area this week, Thursday, April 1 to Sunday, April 4, and will join us for our Easter weekend services. They will be sharing how the Spirit is working in the lives of the people in China.
There is an evening being tentatively planned for Saturday, April 3, at 5:30 pm, in the church, for anyone who would like to hear from Wayne and Lynn. If you are coming, it is important that you RSVP by Thursday evening please, by calling Ellen Hummel at 824-3557 or email at emhummel@hotmail.com and leave a name and number. Buns and refreshments would be served. If plans would change, I would return your call.
If there are any church members who would like to have the Ten Harmsels over for a meal on Friday or Saturday, please let Ellen know.****

Today, the GEMS will be singing at the Senior's Home in Lethbridge. Please have your daughter(s) join us for singing as the last couple of times attendance has been poor. The seniors so enjoy the girls coming and look forward to this time every week. This service project is a requirement for the theme badge and we have been keeping track of the girls' attendance. This will be the last time the GEMS sing for the 2009-10 year so please make every effort to attend. If you have any questions or concerns please talk to Benita after the service.

Vacation Bible School: We are hoping to offer Vacation Bible School from August 9-13. We need many volunteers to impact the children around us and in our neighbourhood. Please prayerfully consider signing up for a variety of jobs at the back table. We will have a meeting to distribute materials sometime in May.

VBS: We are featuring a nautical theme. Would you be able to donate any of the following items: nets (soccer, badminton, volleyball), white sheets, ropes, blue tarps, lanterns, crates, barrels, anything nautical? These items will be labeled and returned to you in the same shape that it was brought to us. If you are able to donate or have any questions, please contact Vanessa or Lynda.

VBS Craft Items: Please help us explore the high seas this year for VBS. We are looking for old unwanted cds, sea shells and clear water bottles (500ml). If you can donate these items please put them in the box in the church foyer or give them to Shauna. Thanks!

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

Kingdom Children would like you thank you for participating in our annual Kits 4 Kids program! With these dollars we are able to equip African children for a lifetime of Kingdom service. For more information about our ministry, or to find out about membership, please visit the website www.kingdomchildren.ca. Thank you for partnering with us!

An Invitation: The Nobleford GEMS club would like to invite the congregation to participate in the 2010 GEMS Amazing Race. This FUNdraising activity will take place on Saturday, April 24 beginning here at the church. The "race" starts at 1:30pm and will conclude with supper at 5 pm. Teams of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come and join in the fun. Registration sheets can be found in your mail slots today and we encourage everyone that is interested to sign up ASAP so that we can better plan for this exciting day. Registration is by donation payable the day of the race. Deadline for registration is Sunday, April 11. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Lorinda or Benita. Thank you for supporting our local GEMS club.

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.

The Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir is hosting a concert of six men’s choirs on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Trinity Reformed Church in Lethbridge, commencing at 7:00 PM. Each choir will be performing two selections and the massed choirs will be singing six selections. Admission is by freewill offering.

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 - linda.rosendal@rehoboth.ab.ca" linda.rosendal@rehoboth.ab.ca – 780-968-8483

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.

SACSL - Soccer
Hello to all you soccer players!! The Southern Alberta Christian Sports
League is calling all soccer players to join our soccer league. We play
on Friday nights in Lethbridge. Last season we had 4 teams and we would
love to double that this year! Registration will remain open until the 12th of April. To register as a team or individual please visit our website at www.sacsl.webs.com. You
must be over 18 before the 1st of May 2011 to play. Fees are $875 per team and $60 per individual. We will be hosting a preseason tournament on Saturday the 17th of April to meet your team, more details to follow. Regular season games will be on Fridays starting April 23rd until the end of August. Location to be announced. If you have any questions contact Rachel Diek at 403 345-5508 OR rdiek@telus.net

The Annual GEMS Conference Expected to be a Great Event! Over 400 women have registered for the 2010 Annual Counselors’ Leadership Conference! If you currently are, or are planning to be a GEMS Counselor, we hope you will join us! In addition to great training and encouragement many counselors testify that this event is one of the great spiritual mile-markers in their lives. The Conference will be held July 22-25, 2010 at Bethel University in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Join us as we Feed the Fire! and re-ignite our passion for God and the girls in our clubs! Conference details can be found at www.gemsgc.org/conference.

BACK TO GOD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL - Prayer request: Praise God for the completion of the third set of French language Bible study correspondence lessons. More than 9,000 students in Africa have completed the first two sets of lessons and are eager to continue growing in God’s Word. Pray for enough volunteers to mentor these students of the Bible.

BACK TO GOD HOUR - The Agony, Then Ecstasy: Sometimes we make a choice to suffer through pain and hardship—such as childbirth or surgery. But do you every wonder, "Why am I wasting my time staying the course, suffering through this time of hardship? Is it worth it?" Find out on the April 4 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

KIDS CORNER - Miracle of Easter: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet Jesus? Or to have been in Jerusalem when Jesus was crucified and raised from the dead? Today’s Kids Corner program tells the story of a little girl who was raised to life by Jesus. But then Jesus himself dies, setting the stage for the most thrilling event of all. 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.

ADVANCED NOTICES

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

April 24 Men’s Choir Concert in our church

April 24 GEMS Amazing Race - Family Edition 1:30-5:00 P.M.

April 25 GEMS Sunday

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

June 5 GEMS Community Garage Sale

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.

July 22-25 Annual GEMS Conference in Minneapolis

Aug 9-13 Vacation Bible School