May 24, 2009

WELCOME MEMBERS AND VISITORS TO OUR WORSHIP SERVICES!

OUR CHURCH TODAY

GREETERS: Delbert & Lucy Kooy, Peter & Diane Kooy

            Next Week: Henry & Helene Molenaar, John & Joanne Molenaar

USHERS: Greg K & Con W Next Week: Gord F & Jason K

ABOVE BUDGET OFFERING: Back to God Hour Ministries

Next Week: World Missions

ORGANIST/PIANIST: A.M. Joel H & Alison L     P.M.: Elaine K

            Next Week : A.M. Karen F P.M. Kathleen B & Trina M

NURSERY: A.M.: Shauna & Taryn Konynenbelt, Emily Hummel

            P.M.: Perry Veenendaal & Chanel Feenstra

Next Week: A.M. Jen Holtrop, Justine Feenstra & Kayla Bolink

            P.M.: Kathleen Bolink & Kevin Nieuwenhuis

NURSERY SCHOOL (age 2&3) Pearl Nieboer, Tosha Heins & Paige Postman    Next Week: Diane Kooy & Bethany Postman

PRE-K/KIND. (age 4 & 5): Colleen Withage, Anna Jordan & Tianna Notenbomer

            Next Week: Trina Molenaar & Ryan Konynenbelt

SUNDAY SCHOOL SNACK: Anita Slomp

            Next Week: After Church Summer Coffee Begins

COFFEE SERVERS: Juliet Nieuwenhuis

            Next Week: May 31- After Church Summer Coffee Schedule Begins

                                                G&W Lubberts, M&M Busz, P&D Kooy, G&S Kbelt

YOUNG PEOPLE’S: Lesson- Kurtis & Kevin Nieuwenhuis

             Next Week: Social - Shelby Konynenbelt

Everyone is welcome to our 6:00 P.M. service. Tonight, Mr. Bren Postman will lead the service. The Scripture reading comes from 1 Kings 22:1-40. The sermon has been entitled “God’s Sovereignty and Human Responsibility.”

From the Bulletin Editor: For this coming week, please have all bulletin announcements in to Susy by Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 P.M. Thank you in advance and sorry for any inconvenience. As well, we are ‘using up’ old extra bulletin covers for this Sunday.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

I would like to thank all the ladies who organized my recent shower, and the ladies who so generously gave of time and talents to do all the baking. Thanks also to those who helped serve and do all the clean up afterward. I was really honored and moved that so many people came out to wish John and I well and to encourage us for the future.

      Thanks again, Dini DenBoon

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ...

Cobi Hummel has been hospitalized last week with pneumonia. She’s doing better, and , as of Wednesday, expected to be home by Friday. Let’s pray for continued healing and strength.

Harry Korver gives thanks that the pain has decreased. Please pray for continued healing and patience.

Henry Postman has an enlarged heart with two leaking valves. Alice is thankful that the spinal epidural is working.

Please continue to pray for healing for Dan Konynenbelt. We are thankful to God that he is not getting any worse.

Sara Slomp who has been diagnosed with cancer in the lymph nodes. Treatments are to begin sometime in May following further test results and doctor consultations.

Dan Johnson, Karen Feenstra’s brother-in-law has returned from the hospital. He’ll be recovering for the next month at home.

Please keep in prayer all those who are mourning because a loved one has died.

Jennie Emmelkamp at Blue Sky Lodge,

Mary Nieboer, at the Good Samaritan Center,

Corrie Heins at Columbia Assisted Living,

Tina Koetse, in St. Michael’s Health Care Center,

our widows, widowers, seniors and expectant mothers.

OUR CHURCH THIS WEEK May 24 - May 30, 2009

WEDNESDAY

7:30 P.M.       Praise & Worship Team Practise

7:30 P.M.       Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir @ ICHS.

SATURDAY

                        Rehoboth Golf Classic

ADVANCED NOTICES

May 31           Sunday School Graduation

May 31           Global Day of Prayer @ University of Lethbridge, 3:30 - 5 P.M.

May 31           Truth Project meets @ Henry & Wilhelmina K, after evening service

June 1            Evangelism meeting, 7:30 at Bert & Pat Konynenbelts

June 6            Pro-Life Hike for Life, Kiwanis Picnic Shelter @ 9:00 A.M.

June 6            GEMS Community Garage Sale @ Wilma L’s House

June 9            Council Meeting

June 18          Coffeebreak Picnic @ Park Lake, 11:00 A.M.

June 20          Cadet Paintballing, @ Park Lake Paintball, 12:30 P.M. meet at Church Note Date Change

June 20          3^rd Annual Burger Bash Note Date Change

Aug 10-14      Vacation Bible School 2009

Aug 17-21      GEMS Summer Camp @ Sonrise Bible Camp

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BURGER BASH : Today you will find Sign Up Sheets in the foyer following the morning service. Thank You for contributing and participating in this community event.

Have you started your spring cleaning yet?? The GEMS Counselors are once again involved in the Community Garage Sale. The date is set for Saturday, June 6 at the home of Wilma Lubberts (318 Hunt Street). If you have items that you are willing to donate please drop them off at Wilma's house the week before (June 1-5) or if you would like to "get rid of it" sooner please contact Benita 732-5163 to make arrangements. Thank you for supporting the GEMS program in our church and community.

GEMS: Although GEMS is finished for another season thoughts and ideas are being formed for the upcoming 2009-2010 GEMS year. Therefore, GEMS is in need of 2 counselors and a music leader in the fall. If you feel God is leading you in this direction or would like more information please contact Benita asap. GEMS is an exciting opportunity where women of our congregation have the privilege to mentor and lead young girls and women to a living-dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ.

Once again the council is putting together a booklet with information about our graduates. So, for those students graduating from high school, trade school, college or university please submit the name of your school, program you completed and your future plans. Please submit information to Tim or Benita, or put it in our mailbox at church or email to tbhummel@telus.net. Deadline is Sunday, June 14. Thank you for participating and we would love to hear from all graduates.

Hike for Life: The Lethbridge and District Pro-Life Association’s HIKE FOR LIFE is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter at Henderson Lake. Registration will be at 9:00 A.M. This annual event was created to financially support the Pro-Life message and to promote its awareness in our community.

Christian Soccer - A new Christian Soccer League has been set up and running from the end of May till the end of August. You must be turning 18 this year, or older, to play. We would love to have you join us. See bulletin board for more details.

16^TH ANNUAL REHOBOTH GOLF CLASSIC – SATURDAY, MAY 30^th, 2009

Once again this tournament will be held at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort in Lethbridge …entries are limited so please contact Alex or Erna at 345-5199 to enter NOW!

The Lethbridge Local of Immanuel Christian Schools will be holding (D.V.) a garage sale, BBQ! and dunk Tank on June 13,2009 @ Immanuel Christian School Elementary Campus. (2010 - 5^th Ave north Lethbridge) We are looking for and would appreciate your donations. Storage available for large items - pick up on request. Regular drop off is @ Immanuel Christian Elementary Campus between June 05, 2009 and June 12, 2009. Items dropped off can be put on the stage in the gym during school hours. June 12^th (Friday) drop off is until 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Tannis Vos @ 331-5019 or Betty Sturwold 320-5924. Thank you in advance.

Global Day of Prayer: Singers and Choir members are needed for the multi church choir at the Global Day of Prayer, Sunday, May 31^st, 3:30pm - 5:00pm at the University of Lethbridge. Please sign up on our web site www.gdoplethbridge.com Choir practice dates are as follows:

Tuesday, May 19 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm at the Evangelical Free Church, Lethbridge

Monday, May 25 - 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Evangelical Free Church, Lethbridge

50TH ANNIVERSARY: John Knox Christian School, Brampton invites all former/current students, staff and supporters to join them on May 30 as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary. There will be a Golf Tournament at 7 a.m., Open House from 4-6 p.m. and Celebration Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Check the website for full details & registration information: www.bramptonjkcs.org or email: blessings@bramptonjkcs.org.

World Missions - Preparing for Penteost: Next Sunday is Pentecost, a time to celebrate the Holy Spirit. On the first Pentecost, God made clear His desire to extend the Good News about Jesus to people, all over the world. To pepare your hearts for Pentecost we have created an email devotional that starts today. Order it online at www.crwm.org/membership. Next Sunday you’ll see a bulletin insert with examples of how your gift of just $10 to World Missions is making a difference around the world.

The Church Without Fear: Many people avoid taking risks. We avoid risks in relationship because we want to protect our pride; or in a bad economy we want to protect our assets. But there are times when we are sacrificing our work in God’s kingdom because we are avoiding risk? Where do we find the assurance that we need to strengthen our trust? Find out on the May 31 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times.

Family Activity

Theme: God’s Creation

How many things can you name that God created? God created everything! Read about God the Creator in Genesis 1.

Family Activities

•       Take a family walk at night to admire God’s handiwork in the sky.

•       Choose a park or a common area to clean up.

•       Every week go and tend to this part of God’s creation.

Memory Verse

Psalm 8:1-4

O Lord, our Lord, the majesty of your name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. You have taught children and nursing infants to give you praise. They silence your enemies who were seeking revenge. When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers - The moon and the stars you have set in place. What are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? (NLT)