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

Group B: Clarence & Anita S, Marvin & Elaine K, Andy & Fanny F, Rob & Charlene F, John & Bev H, Evan & Donette K, Eldon & Jackie K, Allen O, Brendan & Jackie P, Vaughn S, Tom & Bettyann S, Dirk & Rika VdK

Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 service.Tonight, we'll begin a series on the beatitudes of Jesus. Pastor Kevin will preach a sermon based on the poor in spirit.

DECEMBER 6

GREETERS: Bill & Pearl N

Henry & Juliet N

USHERS: Marcel & Bas

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Building Fund

ORGANIST/PIANIST:

A.M.: Karen

P.M.: Shelby, Joel

NURSERY: A.M: Juliet N, Anna J, Josh K

P.M: Melinda N, Kaylee W

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Karen F, Jeremy J, Braden K

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

Shauna K, Allison F, Paige P

SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACK:

Melinda N

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Greg & Shauna K

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:

Dylan & Nicole P- Bible Study

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

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 & Helen M

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Birthday Wishes are extended to Mrs. Alice Vander Woude who celebrates her birthday on Friday, December 4, 2009. May God bless you as you celebrate with family & friends.

Congratulations to Grandparents, Nick & Wendy S, and Great Grandparents, Albert & Alice S on the birth of Ashlynn Aileen, born to Kevin & Nelina Slomp. Ashlynn was born last Sunday evening. “I will praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

Congratulations also to Great Oma Heins, and Grandparents, Andy & Fanny F, on the birth of a healthy son, Jacob Andy, born to Don & Arlene Feenstra. Jacob was born this past Tuesday. “Children are a blessing from the Lord.”

Samantha P has been undergoing tests to determine the cause of her severe chronic pain & inflammation which has flared up since mid July. Although she has many of the symptoms of Systemic Lupus, her blood test came back negative. At this point she has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. In addition, Osteoarthritis & a misaligned knee cap has caused permanent knee deterioration and limited walking. She is undergoing physiotherapy until a scheduled Orthopaedic surgeon appointment in December. The source of continued inflammation and swelling in her upper shoulders, elbows, muscles & hands are undetermined at this time as they do not fit into the current diagnoses. She is undergoing further testing.

We would like to thank the Congregation for their thoughts, prayers, cards, meals and concern shown after Wendy broke her arm. There is still much healing to be done before she can use it again. Thanks again, Nick & Wendy S

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR...

Alice P. will have hip replacement surgery on December 2. Pray for the doctors and the work that they'll do. Pray for successful surgery and recovery. Dan H. and Wendy S. continue to heal slowly. The radiation treatments for Sara S. should be completed this week. Pray for God's blessing on the remaining few that they will yield good results in the long term. Corinne F. had her appendix removed this past Monday, and she is doing much better. Pray for Dan K. and his family. Pray for God's rich grace to be evident in their lives, and that they may feel the support of God's fatherly hand.
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.

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, our

widows, widowers, seniors and expectant mothers.

GRADE EIGHT CATECHISM CLASS: Formal classes for this group will restart December 6, 2009 due to the absence of the instructor. However the kids have homework. They were given a test to complete before the start of the next class. They are encouraged to meet at the regular time after church and work together on completing this open book test. Each student must have the test completed and ready to hand in on December 6 or they will be scheduled to have a private class with the instructor. L. Kooy P.S.—Tom Slomp (youth elder) will be checking their progress and their noise level.

“UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST” has been chosen as a theme for this year’s home visitations. Each visit will start with the reading of Ephesians 4:1-16 and the elders encourage all members of the church to read this passage whether you are scheduled to have a visit or not. Visitation lists have been finalized and visits will be starting in the coming weeks.

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK Nov 29. - Dec. 5, 2009

TODAY

Grades 1-6 Christmas Program Practise; Catechism

7:30 P.M. The Truth Project Lesson 4 at the church - Everyone welcome

MONDAY

3:30 P.M. GEMS

6:30 P.M. Cadets

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

WEDNESDAY

7:30 P.M. Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir @ Wilson Middle School

THURSDAY

10:00 A.M. Coffee Break; Nursery: Tina, Brenda B, Liz

7:00 P.M. 2000 Candles Concert, Iron Springs CRC

SATURDAY

8 - 11 A.M. Rehoboth Annual Pancake Breakfast, Poinsettia & Baking Sale

9:30 A.M. Men’s Breakfast in Church Basement; All men welcome

7:30 P.M. “Love is Born” Concert @ Trinity Ref. Church

BUILDING PROJECT

Concrete update: BCB Engineering of Leth has made Brincon/Noble Concrete replace all our structural pillar piles in center of basement-complete. BCB has also now approved and passed the quality of our basement perimeter foundations.

· Since that time- Brincon has continued forming and pouring our basement walls- complete. All new concrete on site has been tested by BCB and has since been approved.

· Dick VH will continue with basement gravel, backfilling, etc & prepare to pour basement floor (weather permitting).

· Westco Construction of Lethbridge is actively working on and preparing steel super structure-have begun manufacturing required steel

· “Engineered” plans have been posted in the rear foyer for your review.. Any suggestions, thoughts, questions – please see a committee member.

· Any members willing to donate time, equipment, or cover any direct costs (future supplier invoices or materials) please see a committee member.

· Sub-committee volunteers needed:

-Decorating Committee(Interior/Exterior colors, texture, flooring, kitchen colors, tiles, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, etc)

-Kitchen Committee(functional design, layout, cupboards, shelving, appliances, etc)

-Nursery Committee(overall design, layout, requirements of nursery, etc)

-Library/Archives Committee(layouts, requirements of both)

-Sound Committee(Sound, video, acoustics, data projectors, etc)(Council appointing)

-Landscape committee(Outside earthwork, trees, grass, shrubs, sprinklers, etc)

Note: Each sub-committee will have 1 bldg comm member to assist.

· Please prayerfully consider serving on the above sub-committee’s as you will be assisting the bldg comm., Dick VH, and keeping the project on schedule. Work begins soon .... Please contact bldg comm. member ... Need volunteers in place by Dec6/2009.

Building committee members are: Henry K., Rob K., Tim H., Luke H., Mike F., Henk P

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENIOR SINGING: Our contacts at both Pemmican Lodge and Edith Cavell have informed us that at this time there are no restrictions placed on the Singing Groups that come in on Sundays. Both Activity Coordinators expressed their deep appreciation for our willingness to come out and sing with their residents and will inform singing group leaders when they call each to inform them if the status has changed. Thank you Wilma Lubberts for the Evangelism Committee.

ATTENTION! To all group leaders or anyone who locks up the church building after a function. Please take the time to double check that the front doors are latched properly before you leave. Even though the doors are locked, they don’t always close all the way. Thank you for your consideration.

ATTENTION ALL MEN: You are invited to a men's breakfast this Saturday, December 5 @ 9:30 A.M. in the church basement. All men single and married are welcome for a time of food, fellowship, sharing and prayer. For more information please contact Tom Slomp.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRELUDE: Musicians willing to play during the prelude of our Sunday School Christmas program on Dec. 11, please let Mrs. E. Konynenbelt (824-3424) know by Sunday Dec. 6. Thank you for sharing your talents.

GEMS: Coffeemate sure tastes great, but what to do with those jars when you're through. GEMS is looking for empty coffeemate containers for the Grade 3 Christmas craft. If you have a few, GEMS would love to hear from you. Please contact Benita, 732-5163. Thanks.

KITS 4 KIDS KENYA ~ IT’S ABOUT KIDS HELPING KIDS! This November, our Grades 1 - 6 children will join thousands of kids across Canada to show Christ’s love to children in Kenya! Kits 4 Kids is an annual program run by Kingdom Children that teaches our children about their duty to serve others within their own community and around the world. Our kids will have five weeks to earn ten toonies by completing ten acts of service for their friends, family, neighbours, and you. As a congregation, let’s challenge them, encourage them, and have fun! The toonies they earn through their hard work will be used to teach at-risk children in Kenya about the Bible, agriculture, health, life, and more. The needs in Africa are great, but through Him, we can do great things! Thank-you for helping us equip these children for a lifetime of Kingdom service.

KIDS CORNER - The Knights Before Christmas: Two mysterious strangers appear in Terrene the week before Christmas. Should they receive help, or not? Check it out on this week’s Kids Corner. 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.

From CRWRC * POSITION OPENING - Disaster Response Team Leader: The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has a full-time position opening for Disaster Response Team Leader with CRWRC, based in Burlington, Ontario. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategies to position CRWRC as a professional Christian disaster response and rehabilitation organization within the context of the bi-national and international disaster response architecture, as an agency of choice.

ADVANCED NOTICES

Dec. 7 SCESA Fall Membership Meeting, 8:00 P.M. @ ICHS

Dec. 8 Council meeting

Dec. 10 ICHS Band & Choir concert, 7:00 P.M. @ Trinity Ref. Church

Dec. 11 Sunday School Christmas Program

Dec. 14 GEMS Christmas Party

Dec. 20 GEMS Sr. Singing

Dec. 21 Cadet Christmas Party

Dec. 30 Cadet Hurricane Hockey Game

Jan. 2 GEMS/ Cadets Bottle Drive

Jan. 29 GEMS/Cadets Spaghetti Dinner

Jan 29-31 Breakforth in Edmonton

THE BAZAAR COMMITTEE of Immanuel Christian Schools would like to thank the many parents, grandparents and friends who came to support our annual Bazaar this past Saturday; $75,000.00 was raised for our schools. The willingness of our school community to serve is greatly appreciated. Thank you again .For those interested there is sausage left over from the ICS annual Bazaar. Please contact the Business Office, 403-327-4223.

2000 CANDLES - Iron Springs CRC presents 2000 Candles on Dec 3 2009 at 7:00 PM. 2000 Candles is a professional, unique and compelling musical celebration of over two thousand Christmases. Developed as an original collective, this show is contemporary, meaningful, simple and delightful, and features a versatile cast of four singer/actors who show off their extraordinary talents in each vignette. This year, 2000 Candles is partnering with CRWRC to help raise money for AIDS programs around the world, and shine the light of Christ on people living with the disease. Watch your bulletin for ticket details next week. Don't miss their only stop in Southern Alberta. For more information go to www.2000candles.com Limited number of tickets available. Please contact Tony @ (403)732-4292 for more information and for tickets.

THE LETHBRIDGE CHRISTIAN MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CHOIRS invite you to an evening of song and praise to God as we present our Christmas program "Love is Born" on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 7:30 PM. in Trinity Reformed Church, 1100 -40 Ave. N. Mark your calendar as you will not want to miss this evening!

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES AND THE SUNSHINE AUXILIARY Will be hosting their annual poinsettia sale and pancake breakfast at the Coaldale Vocational Centre on Saturday, December 5^th from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M.; Shopping will be until noon! Cost: by Donation DONATIONS OF HOME BAKING WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED, PLEASE DROP OFF AT THE VOC CENTRE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS: This is to announce the fall membership meeting scheduled for Monday, December 7. Please see the School News presently being circulated for the Agenda and the financial statements.

When: Monday, December 7, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.

Where: Immanuel Christian High School.

Literature: The School News was distributed on Sunday, November 29, 2009.

BAND AND CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT: You are invited to attend our I.C.H.S. Band and Choir Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 pm. at Trinity Reformed Church.Everyone is welcome! A freewill offering will be taken

CHRISTMAS AT SEA: As one way of showing Christ’s love, the Ministry to Seafarers distributes gifts to the crews of the cargo ships that frequent our ports during December. However, we depend on church members like you to supply these gifts. If you find shopping for and wrapping a gift is inconvenient, you may make a cash donation instead. Your cheque, made payable to the Ministry to Seafarers, should be sent to Christmas at Sea, Ministry to Seafarers, 401 East Waterfront Road, Vancouver, BC V6A 4G9. On the memo line of the cheque, please write Christmas at Sea. Volunteers will use the funds received to purchase items and make up gifts for distribution. PS Be sure to check out our website: www.ministrytoseafarers.com Please put gifts in the box in the back of church. Thanks!

ATTENTION ALL GRADE ELEVEN STUDENTS! Next Spring, the week of April 2-9, we are planning our yearly Service Trip. This is an every-year event for Grade eleven students that's been running a number of years now. In the past few years, we've gone to Louisiana and Galveston, Texas to help CRWRC with disaster relief. We're in conversation with them already now to see where they need us this year. So, if you'd like to be able to go on this trip, please work on getting your passports in order. More specific information will be coming in January. As well, we will be looking for Chauffeurs for the group. Construction experience is generally a plus. So please talk to one or two adults in your church to encourage their participation. Cost has not been worked out, but it will likely run somewhere around $1000 per person. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Mike Van Boom at mvanboom@hotmail.com.

BACK TO GOD HOUR - A New Shoot from an Old Tree: Each of us has a story. But, often we find that story to be rather negative. Can new life come out of the sin and negativity of our past? Find out on the Dec. 6 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.