MAY 1

GREETERS: Glen & Sonya W

Nick & Minety W

USHERS: Clarence & Chris H

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Operation Manna

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M.: Elaine

P.M.: Sharon

NURSERY:

AM Joanne M, Tosha H, Brett F

P.M: Sonya & Cobi W

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Susy K, Kendra K, Clinton K

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

Charlene H, Allison F, Sydney K

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Rodger & Sue R, Bert & Pat K, Wayne & Audra W, Marvin & Elaine K

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:

Lauren W - Social

SENIOR’S SINGING- (2:00 Edith Cavel; 2:40 Pemmican):

Group E: Pete &Diane K, Trevor & Trina M, Perry & Lorinda V, Marcel & Mary B, Con & Colleen W, Andrew & Liz K, Bill & Pearl N, Nick & Wendy S, Hank & Rose S, Ard & Jennifer vdK, John & Caroline V, Wayne & Audra W

Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 service.

MAY 8

GREETERS: Henri & Brenda B

John & Bev H

USHERS: Dave & Trevor

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M.: Lynda, Sharon

P.M.: Elaine

NURSERY:

AM: Jeremy H, Shelby K, Mike H

P.M: Kathleen B, Taryn K

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Diane K, Jennifer P, Tristan H

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

Melinda N, Catherine W, Faith V

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Calvin & Paula K, Damon & Samantha P, Gordon & Karen F, Albert & Ellen H

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:

Kevin N – Bible Study

SENIOR’S SINGING- (2:00 Edith Cavel; 2:40 Pemmican):

Senior’s Singing is now finished for the season. Special thanks to all those who faithfully came out and ministered through song to the Seniors in Edith Cavel & Pemmican Lodge. They really appreciate it.

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK May 1- May 7

TODAY

Nomination Forms are due back Today! Please put them in the box in the foyer.

Coffee & Cake in celebration of Mrs. Johanna K’s 90^th Birthday after the AM service

Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for Refreshments

MONDAY

7:30 P.M. Evangelism Committee Meeting @ Elaine K-belt

8:00 P.M. Spring Membership Meeting at ICHS

TUESDAY

7:30 P.M. Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY
9:00 A.M. Reformed Women’s Conference @ Trinity

THURSDAY

7:30 P.M. Bridal shower for Lindsay Wever, bride-to-be of Chris Hummel, in the Nobleford CRC fellowship hall.

SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. - Rehoboth’s Open House & BBQ; coffee at 9:00, BBQ & Bake Sale 10:00-2:00; sale 9-5

2-5 P.M. Donald Duhamel’s 80^th birthday; Come & Go Tea @ Monarch Community hall. Please RSVP 403-824-3500

ADVANCED NOTICES

May 13 Tim Bergman- Ecclesiastes; Marantha Church @ 7:00 P.M.

May 15 Iron Springs Youth Service; 7:00 P.M.

May 22 Fellowship & Prayer

June 4 GEMS Counsellor Nobleford Community Garage Sale @ Wilma L; Hotdogs & Hamburgers for sale

June 12 Fellowship & Prayer

June 12 Pentecost Sunday; last day to hand in soup can bank

July 25-29 Tentative dates for VBS

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

The congregation is invited to witness the marriage vows of Lindsay W and Chris H on Saturday, May 14 at 1:00 P.M. in the Nobleford CRC. Everyone is welcome!! Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Pat K who celebrates her birthday on Monday, May 2. May God bless you as you celebrate with family and friends.
Please remember in prayer all the youth and their chaperones who left yesterday to go to Biloxi, Mississippi for their Serve trip.
Kas, Crystal S.'s fiancee, continues to receive care for his right foot.
Pray for God's blessing on the treatments that Bill N. receives for his toe.
Harold v.d.B. reports that doctors are pleased with his progress. Pray for continued improvement.
Pray for Stan and Hendrika N. Stan remains quite week after the radiation treatments.
Arlyn, J., Pastor Kevin's dad, has been moved to a care center. He receives dialysis three times a week. His appetite has returned. Pray for strength that even with the effects of the dialysis he'll be able to get stronger with the physical therapy.
Kathy P. continues to grow weaker. Pray for God's peace in her life and her family's.
Please pray for medical specialists to determine and treat Samantha for a favourable recovery. Increased energy for the chronic exhaustion that limits her to a few hours of energy a day.
Keep Henry and Alice P. in your prayers.
Judy v. H. continues under the care of doctors.
Henny v.F. continues to wait for a report from the specialist.
Pray for Dan K for God to bring healing either through a miracle or the work of doctors.
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

Today, Pastor Kevin fulfills a classical appointment in Saskatoon. This morning, Elder Delbert K will lead us in our worship service and this evening, we welcome Pastor Joosse to out pulpit.

Update on Samantha: While at the Mayo in Rochester, MN, I was finally diagnosed with Inflammatory Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD) - a systemic (system-wide) autoimmune disease. The body's dysfunctional immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing an inflammatory reaction. The inflammation leads to pain, scarring, tissue and joint damage. Overlapping conditions include; Osteoarthritis, Central Sensitivity Syndrome & Chronic Fatigue which are invisible to the outside. Presently, I am under a new treatment plan in which I have some improvements already! Although we know that our 21 month journey & over 130 medical appts is not at an end, we do feel some closure to our search for answers and for appropriate care. Unfortunately, there is no way to know how the disease will progress, we do know that there is nothing anyone can do to change the direction; we can only minimize the effects. We are finally at peace to leave that in God’s hands. We want to thank all of you who have personally supported our families in a variety of ways throughout these long months. We have felt God’s hands through you. Samantha & Damon P.

We are looking for more adults to join us on the Video Committee. Please talk to Jeff if you are interested. Thanks The Video Committee

VBS - We are looking for teachers and helpers to help us out for VBS this year. The sign-up sheet is located on the table in the fellowship hall by the south wall.
If you are interested but can't yet commit, please sign your name as well or let Vanessa know. Tentative dates for VBS are July 25-29, 2011.

VBS Supplies Request: Could you please start saving your paper towel rolls for VBS? We need lots! There will be a marked box in the foyer where you can put them.

Immanuel Christian Schools The Spring membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2011, at 8:00 pm at Immanuel Christian High School. The School News will be in your mailboxes.

FOOD BANK: This week, the food bank is in need of Peanut Butter. Thank You!

IN YOUR MAILBOX IS A WHITE ENVELOPE …..Introducing the Missions Activity Guide. As you celebrate Easter to Pentecost, Christian Reformed Home Missions and Christian Reformed World Missions encourage you and your family to use a brand new interactive 28–day Missions Activity Guide. Discover more about missions and your role in it – learn, pray, give, and do. Visit www.crcna.org/FromCrossThroughChruchToWorld for a downloadable Missions Activity Guide. Day One of the Guide is in your envelope. The last day to hand in your soup can bank will be June 12, 2011 – Pentecost Sunday.

Reformed Women’s Conference All ladies are invited to attend the annual Reformed Women’s Conference hosted by Trinity Reformed Church of Lethbridge. It will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 DV at Trinity Reformed Church, Lethbridge. Registration begins at 9:00 am with coffee and refreshments served; the program begins at 9:30 am. The theme this year is Woman: Greater Than Rubies. The morning speaker will be Rev. Oord on the topic of “Roles of Godly Women In the Home and Church” and the afternoon session will be Rev. Vander Woerd on the topic of “Woman and Finances In the Home.” A delicious lunch will be provided. Cost for the day is $10.00.

REHOBOTH OPEN HOUSE AND BBQ – THIS SATURDAY, MAY 7TH, 2011 - Our annual Mother’s Day Sale and BBQ, hosted by the Rehoboth Sunshine Auxiliary, will take place May 7 with coffee on at 9 a.m. BBQ and Bake Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale of all our products- plants, woodwork, and fibre arts will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations of baking gratefully accepted! As we are celebrating 25 years in the Coaldale region, we will be offering FREE BEVERAGES at our Open House and B.B.Q. Thank-you for the many years of faithful support you have given to Rehoboth Christian Ministries! For more information call Erna at 403-345-5199 or e-mail: erna.dueck@rehoboth.ab.ca

Hear the story of Ecclesiastes as you've never heard it before. McGill Boulevard Music and Art School invites you to attend an evening with Tim Bergmann, May 13th at 7pm. Tim, a pastor from Edmonton, has memorized the book of Ecclesiastes and tells the story direct from the bible in a phenomenal one-man show. Dramatic... attention-grabbing... and enthralling, this is one show you definitely don't want to miss. Tickets are 15 dollars each and are available at Dove Christian Supplies. Tim Bergmann, May 13th at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Lethbridge. Visit www.mcgillmusicandarts.com for more details.

Iron Springs Youth Service May 15: The Iron Springs Senior High Youth would like to invite all youth to their youth service, 'Life to the Full', May 15 at 7pm. We hope to have an awesome time of worship and fellowship together. Coffee, juice and dessert will follow the service. Bring a friend, and we will see you May 15!

Operation Manna: We invite you to give generously! Today, the deacons will gather in the Operation Manna offering. Your gift will help ministries and Canadian CRC’s become involved with their neighbours in Jesus’ name. May each of us give as we have been blessed. The Deacons

CHRISTIAN REFORMED WORLD MISSIONS - has six $200 scholarships available for qualified applicants to attend a Perspectives Course. Perspectives on the World Christian movement offers a 15-lesson course on God's mission in the world from four perspectives - biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic. Courses offered in more than 200 locations across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.crwm.org/perspectives.

GROUNDWORK - Why Doesn't God Act More Like God? Often in the wake of a traumatic experience children will ask a question that adults may be afraid to ask: “Why does God let bad things happen?” This is just one of the questions we’ll consider on Groundwork as we discuss what knowing God means for our faith in hard times. Join the May 8 Groundwork conversation on the book of Habakkuk. Go to www.GroundworkOnline.com to find a local station or listen online.

HOME MISSIONS - Home Missions-Faith Alive Small Group MaterialsDo you have a Bible study group or other small group that’s starting up or getting back together soon? What materials should you use? Christian Reformed Home Missions has put together a helpful chart of Faith Alive small group study options. You can find the information at this link: http://www.crcna.org/news.cfm?detailid=10061&newsid=2573. Or, visit www.crhm.org for more information on small groups.

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: Delbert K (Chair), Evan K (Vice-chair), Brian K (clerk), Dirk vdK (vicar), Vaughn S, Scott H Youth Elders: Greg K, Tom S, Glen W Deacons: Jason K (chair), Wil M, Allen O, Marvin K