SEPTEMBER 25

GREETERS: Jeff & Melinda N

Henk & Hettie P USHERS: Calvin & Dave
ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Sunshine Centre
ORGANIST/PIANIST:|
A.M.: Anna, Elaine

P.M.: Sharon

NURSERY:

AM Juliet N, Cobi W, Tosha H

P.M: Janet W, Mike H

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Pearl N, Caleb N, Brooke K
PRE-K/KIND. (age 4 & 5):

Trina M, Clinton K, Leah W

SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACK:

Shauna K

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Andrew & Liz K, Trevor & Trina M, Adam S, Keith K

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:
Nicole & Bethany P – Social
YOUNG ADULTS: Greg & Shauna

SENIORS CITIZEN’S SINGING: (Edith Cavell- 2:00 P.M.; Pemmican Lodge: 2:40 P.M.)

Young People’s and Young Adults
Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 service. Tonight, Pastor Kevin will preach a sermon on the parable of the two sons found in Matthew 23.

OCTOBER 2

GREETERS: Brendan & Jackie P

Tom & Bettyanne S

USHERS: Marcel & Bas

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING:

Ministry Shares

ORGANIST/PIANIST

A.M.: Cara & Joel

P.M.: Trina, Kathleen

NURSERY

AM: Pearl N, Bethany P, Jeremy J

P.M: Kathleen B, Chad W
NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3):

Jen H, Tristan H, Ashley P

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

Keith K, Sydney K, Wade W

SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACK:

Corinne F

AFTER CHURCH COFFEE:

Bill & Pearl N, Chris H & Lindsay W, Henry & Helene M, Brendan & Jackie P

YOUNG PEOPLE’S:
Josh & Taryn K – Bible Study

SENIORS CITIZEN’S SINGING: (Edith Cavell- 2:00 P.M.; Pemmican Lodge: 2:40 P.M.) G&W Lubberts, C&K Bolink, B&P Kbelt, B Kbelt, T&B Hummel, J&S Kbelt, H&S Korver, W&T Martens, H&J Nieuwenhuis, A VFaassen, B&P Prestage, C&L Hummel, K Kbelt, A&E Hummel

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK September 25-October 2

TODAY.

Grades 1-6 Sunday School & Grades 7-12 Catechism meet after the A.M. service

Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments after the morning service.

Please take a moment to put your Rehoboth membership/donation in Pearl's mailbox. Thank you so very much!!!

MONDAY

3:30 P.M. GEMS Kickoff at Corn Maze

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

TUESDAY

7:30 P.M. Elder’s Meeting

WEDNESDAY

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

SATURDAY

5:30-7:00 P.M. Turkey Supper @ Fort Macleod Community Hall

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Thank you for the bridal shower gift box, the presents and cards that we received from the congregation in July. We appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. Amanda and Edward Hummel

Thank you for the comforting support and cards of sympathy we received from the congregation, when the Lord called our mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother, Johanna Vos, home to Glory. Albert & Ellen, Chris & Lindsay, Ed & Amanda, Jodi & Arlo, Andrew

On Sunday, Oct. 2nd, Bert Konynenbelt will celebrate his 80th birthday, D.V. His children and Pat invite the congregation to share in celebrating this milestone by joining them for coffee, cake and fellowship immediately following the morning worship service.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Harold v.d.B. will undergo one more chemotherapy treatment this week.

Albert K. has recovered quite well and hopes to be moved to the Lethbridge hospital.

Alice P. has returned home from the hospital.

Herman B. expected to move this week to a new place. See address change above.

Alice K. has returned home and is gaining strength.

Judy v.H. waits for an MRI scan.

Please keep Judy v.H., Stan and Hendrika N., and Henry & Alice P. in your prayers.

Please pray for all the students who have returned back to school- including those who have begun their secondary studies.

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

FOOD BANK: This week, the food bank is in need of Canned Meat- Salmon & Tuna. Thank You!

SEARCHING for Bible Study materials that may be on your shelf. Please especially check for DVD material - GRACE BASED PARENTING. Please return to the library. Thank you!!!

Rehoboth Membership & Donation Drive
Yes, it's that time of year again! Thank you for your cooperation in past years to put envelopes in Pearl's mailbox. Please, can you give this your immediate attention. Thank you so very much!!!! Thanks, Pearl

Thank you to all those who signed up for helping to make a meal when needed. If you forgot to sign your name, you can still do so on the sheet in the foyer. ALSO if you have a need of any kind and would like help PLEASE let one of the deacons know.

Fellowship Hall: Just a reminder that Elaine K. is eager to do your fellowship hall bookings. Please phone so there won't be two events for the same day/evening.

Coffee Servers: Many thanks to all the Sunday morning coffee servers each Sunday. Just a reminder that if you can't serve on your scheduled Sunday, trade with someone or find another replacement. Thanks

BIBLE STUDIES will soon begin again. Watch the bulletin for the available studies and be sure to sign up for the one of your choice.

GEMS

For those girls who need rides from Immanuel Christian to GEMS on Mondays please contact Benita, 403-732-5163 so arrangements can be made.

The Nobleford CRC will be hosting GEMS Counselors from all over southern Alberta on Saturday, October 1. We have enough women to help in the kitchen, thank you, it is much appreciated. We are still looking for women to help make soup and bake cookies and squares. If you are interested and willing to help with this exciting day please contact me, by phone 403-732-5163 or email tbhummel@telus.net. Thank you, Benita Hummel; Area Coordinator; Area 9

TURKEY SUPPER: You are invited to the 32nd Annual Turkey Supper hosted by Immanuel Christian Schools at the Fort Macleod Community Hall on Saturday, October 1 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Come out and enjoy a delicious turkey meal, complete with all the trimmings and homemade pie with ice cream for dessert. Donations are requested and income tax receipts are available by request. Everyone is welcome!

Women’s conference at Park Meadows Baptist Church
Register now for a day of revelation featuring dynamic speaker and singer Lorraine Hartsook. On Saturday, October 15, Park Meadows will host Lorraine as she gives three presentations on how women can better their lives in Christ, including her most powerful talk, Be Real. Lorraine shares her own personal testimony of how Christ pulled her out of the grips of a potentially deadly depression and into His hands. Lorraine encourages other women trapped in areas of their lives on how to receive freedom. Please join Park Meadows in this exciting day of story, song, and spiritual growth. Tickets are available for $30 at Dove Christian Supplies and Park Meadows church. Register early to enjoy a free lunch put on by the church. To find out more about the conference, contact Derra 403-752-3358. To find out more about Lorraine, hear her testimony, or listen to samples of her music, visit www.lorrainehartsook.com

You’ve never been to a Pro-Life Conference like this before!
On October 27-29 Alberta Pro Life and Life Canada are sponsoring the National Pro-Life Conference; Life 2011- Committing to Change the Culture at the Radisson Hotel in Calgary. Experts in the fields of euthanasia, abortion, adoption and frontline crisis care ministries will reveal the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead. You will also learn the tools and resources you need in areas such as marketing, networking, social media and apologetics. Regular Conference Package: $225; Student Conference Package: $150; or day pass $100 for adults; $50.00 for students. To find out more information you can check out our website at www.albertaprolife.com or contact us by phone or e-mail at 877-880-5433 or apl@albertaprolife.com ** see bulletin board for more info**

NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY is October 2, 2011. -Make a difference in our community by joining us in Lethbridge from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. along Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge. Bring your friends and meet at the west parking lot in front of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden to pick up your sign. For more information, please call Lethbridge Pro-Life at 403-320-5433; email: lprolife@shaw.ca.

We invite you to support the Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre by attending their first fundraiser, the Caring for Life Concert, on Friday, October 21 at 7:30 at the College Drive Community Church. Featured singer is Lianna Klassen, award-winning Canadian Christian Artist, from Montreal. Tickets are $7.50 and available at Dove (or church rep). For more information phone: 403-360-7571. All proceeds go towards the centre; there will also an opportunity to donate during an offering at the concert. Everyone Welcome!!!

Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit program of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), the relief and development agency of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches in North America. Ten Thousand Villages has its roots in the work begun by Edna Ruth Byler in 1946. Ten Thousand Villages creates opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair trading relationships.

This fall, Ten Thousand Villages will be celebrating 65 years of Fair Trade in North America and our local Ten Thousand Villages store will be celebrating 35 years of Fair Trade in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.

We will be celebrating these two milestones Monday, September 26^th to Saturday, October 1^st. On Thursday, September 29^th at 7:00 pm we are hosting a special evening gala at our store (329 5^th St. S, Lethbridge, AB), where we will be acknowledging and thanking those from our community who have supported this organization throughout the years. This evening celebration will include community dignitaries, reminiscing, memorabilia and socializing over refreshments. Please RSVP.

On Saturday, October 1^st we will celebrating all day with in-store displays, music, games, draws, a demo by a local woodworker and refreshments!

Christian Reformed World Missions seeks a person from Classis Alberta South/Saskatchewan to promtoe the work of World Missions. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Kevin or see the bulletin board for more info.

Career Opportunity: Personal Banker Christian Credit Union is seeking a dynamic, service orientated individual to join our team in the capacity of a full-time Personal Banker. The Personal Banker is responsible for interviewing current and prospective members, analyzing financial information and assessing credit. For more information, please visit www.christiancu.ca

WORLD MISSIONS - Make Your Gift Count: Bibles can cost up to a month’s salary, making owning a Bible only a dream for many Christians living in poverty. But through Christian Reformed World Missions’ “My Own Bible” program, new believers in Eastern and Southern Africa spend eight weeks in a Bible study and, at the end, receive a Bible in their language at a reduced price. Give to this and other projects through the Christian Reformed World Missions Project Giving Guide at www.crwm.org/projects.

CRWRC Pakistan Flood Response - In August, heavy rains once again caused extensive flooding in southern Pakistan. Over 5 million people are affected. CRWRC is responding in Sindh province with emergency non-food items (hygiene kits, mosquito nets, kitchen sets and stoves) for 200 families. CRWRC will also be responding with three months of food aid for 5,000 households, and nutrient-fortified food to pregnant women and babies. To donate, please call 1-800-730-3490, visit www.crwrc.org/donate, or mail your cheque marked, "Pakistan Flooding 2011" to CRWRC, 3475 Mainway, STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8. Thank you!

GLOBAL MISSIONS WEBINAR - Sept. 28 at 12 pm ET "The Changing Face of World Missions": Today nearly 2/3 of the world's Christians live in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Countries that we think of as receiving missionaries are now sending them and vice versa. This webinar will provide facts and figures on these changes, and perspective on how to move forward in this new paradigm. Presenter: Steve Van Zanen, Director of Missions Education & Engagement. For information and registration go to www.crcna.org/MissionWebinars

ADVANCED NOTICES

Oct 2 Coffee & Cake in celebration of Bert K’s 80^th Birthday

Oct 2 National Life Chain Sunday; 2-3 P.M. along Mayor Magrath

Oct 3 Corn Maze-- Cadet Kickoff
Oct 3 first GEMS meeting

Oct 4 Council Meeting

Oct 13 Nobleford Local Meeting @ Nobleford CRC

Oct 15 Women’s conference at Park Meadows Baptist Church

Oct 17 First Cadet Meeting

Oct 21 Caring for Life Concert in support of the Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre, 7:30 at the College Drive Community Church.
Oct 27-29 Pro-Life in Calgary: Life 2011- Committing to Change the Culture.

Nov 10 Family Movie Night -- EVERYONE is invited!

Nov 19 ICS Bazaar