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

YP’S, Young Adults, T&B Hummel, G&S Wever

Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 service.

MARCH 14

GREETERS: Brendan & Jackie P

Les & Karen P

USHERS: Allen & Trevor

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

PLIA ( Putting Love into Action)

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M.: Nicole, Sharon

P.M. Karen

NURSERY:

A.M:

P.M:

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Pearl N, Allison F, Tianna N

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

Charlene H, Kendra K, Riley P

SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACK:

Susy K

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Dave & Charlene H

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:

Josh K - Bible Study

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

Group A: Nick & Minety W, Chris & Kathleen B, Bert & Pat K, Brian K, Greg & Shauna K, Jason & Susy K, Harry & Sharon K, George & Wilma L, Wil & Tina M, Henry & Juliet N, Art VF, Paul & Brittany P, Henny VF

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Belated birthday wishes are extended to Mr. Klass TenHave who celebrated his 80^th birthday this past Friday, March 5. (My apologies that this missed last weeks bulletin! SK)

Birthday wishes are extended to Mrs. Corrie Heins, and to Mr. Andy Feenstra who celebrate their birthdays, today, March 7.

This week has more birthdays in it: Congratulations to Mr. Nick Wever who celebrates his 75^th birthday, Wednesday, March 10, Mrs. Rickie Biesheuvel who celebrates her 80^th birthday, Thursday, March 11, and to Mr. Anno Slomp who celebrates his on Saturday, March 13.! Congratulations to all of you and may God bless you as you celebrate your birthdays with family and friends.

Thank-you & a huge appreciation for the prayers and meals during Samantha's illness. There is a lot less pain now, but little energy. Being able to handle a small % of her normal threshold is challenging. Some tests came back negative recently. More tests to come. Looks less like an autoimmune disease. We are still waiting for a specialist in Calgary for the pain/ inflammation/ swelling end of things & another Orthopedic Surgeon for knees in mid-April. So far: Osteoarthritis, Severe Fibromyalgia & Raynaud's Phenomenon has been diagnosed. Some symptoms don't fit any of these so further investigation is being done. Your compassion and prayers are our best medicine as the emotional part of this illness has been the biggest struggle for us so far this past 6 months. Damon & Samantha P

The Congregation is invited to a Come-and-Go Tea in honor of Bob & Rickie Biesheuvel’s 80 birthdays. It will be held at the Granum CRC Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March 13, 1:30-5:00 P.M. Your presence is our present. Bob & Rickie B

The congregation is invited to an Open House to celebrate the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Charlie and Lisa Wever and the 75th Birthday of Nick Wever. Lord willing, the celebration will take place Sunday March 14 from 3-5 pm. at the Maranatha CRC Fellowship Hall.

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR...

Everet S. continues to recover slowly from his surgery.
Sid H. reports that at this time all looks well with his Dad.

Henny V.F. went for an MRI on her back, and she's awaiting results.
Scott H. had an accident at work and hurt his hand. Pray that God provides relief from the pain and gives healing to his hand.

Bill M., Jenny A's brother, has returned home and recuperates slowly.

Susan H (sister-in-law to Cobi H) who has been diagnosed with lymphoma in her neck.

Pray for Pastor Kevin and his family.

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. 7- Mar.13, 2010

TODAY

Grades 1-6 Sunday School & Catechism

7:30 P.M. The Truth Project @ Clarence & Anita’s

MONDAY

3:30 P.M. GEMS

6:30 P.M. Cadets

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

TUESDAY

7:30 P.M. Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY

7:30 P.M. Prayer Day Service Organist: Kathleen, Trina

Offering: North County Food Bank THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. Coffeebreak ~ Nursery: Brenda B, Wilma L 7:30 P.M. Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir, @ Wilson Middle School 8:00 P.M. Nobleford Local Meeting @ church

FRI-SAT Dr. Doug Weiss~ Passion for Marriage seminar @ Victory Church

SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. West Winds Car Derby @ Trinity 1:30-5 P.M. Bob & Rickie B’s Come & Go Tea, Granum CRC

It is time for our annual church supper and bazaar/auction which will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010. Due to the overwhelming community attendance we need additional help from the congregation. There will be sign up sheets at the back of church for help with set up, clean up, serving food, washing dishes etc. We are asking each family to bring a salad or vegetable to generously feed 12-15 adults. Please indicate the time you are able to bring your dishes on the sign up sheet in the back. We are keeping the time honoured tradition of asking Grandmothers to bring 2 homemade pies. Please don’t forget your donation for the auction. Men are encouraged to sign up to help as well!

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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: We have one volunteer that has agreed to coordinate VBS this summer, but we still need one or two people to help share the work load. Please prayerfully consider this and talk to Diane or Shauna as soon as possible.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir will practice this week on Thursday night, not Wednesday , due to Prayer Day services.

Crossroads Counselling Centre is sponsoring “Passion for Marriage” with Dr. Doug Weiss on March 12 & 13^th.

Friday, March 12^th the session “Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Intimacy” begins at 7:00p.m.

Saturday, March 13^th “Roadblocks to Intimacy” begins at 9:00 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m. with “Steps to Real Intimacy”.

The cost is $90 per couple and there will be a draw from the first 100 registrants for a gift certificate for a two night stay at the Prairie Inn Bed and Breakfast in Rocky Mountain House. This event will be held at Victory Church which is 1 mile east of Lethbridge on Highway 3.To register, please call Crossroads Counselling Centre at 403-327-7080 or Dove Christian Supplies at 403-327-7080.

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.

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

ADVANCED NOTICES

Mar. 14 Wever Anniversary/Birthday Celebration, 3-5 P.M. @ Marantha

Mar. 17 Cadet Mother/Son Archery & Lane Archery, 6:20-8:00 P.M.

Mar. 18 Spring Program @ Trinity, 7:30 P.M.

Mar. 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 2-8 Grade Eleven Mission Trip to Galveston, Texas

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 6-11 Great Plains Experience ~ Dordt College

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