WALLACEBURG CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

150 Bruinsma Avenue Wallaceburg, Ontario

N8A 5G8 519-627-7845

Website: www.wallaceburgcrc.com phone link 519-627-2323

PASTOR: JOSH TUININGA

pastor.wcrc@bellnet.ca

Octo- ber 8, 2017

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October 8, 2017

10:00 am: Pastor Josh Tuininga

(*please stand if able)

Welcome and Announcements God Calls Us to Worship

*Opening Hymn: PsH 471 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name *Call to Worship

All who thirst, come to the water.

Come, all who are weary; come, all who yearn for forgiveness.

The Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ has washed over us, and our gracious and holy God beckons and blesses us.

Drink deeply of these living waters.

Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you. *Opening Prayer

*Song: Be Thou My Vision *Gods Greeting

God Reconciles Us to Himself

Call to Confession – Luke 11:37-41 Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon – Hebrews 9:13-14 Song of Assurance: PsH 490 Blessed Assurance

God’s Will for our Lives – Exodus 20:1-17

Song of Dedication: I Give You My Heart Prayer with the Children

God Speaks To Us Through His Word

Song of Preparation: LUYH 746 Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Message: A Nice Looking Tomb

We Respond to God’s Word

*Song of Response: Once Again *Profession of Faith – Apostles Creed

Congregational Prayer

Offering: World Renew Hurricane Response

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God Sends Us Out With His Blessings

*Blessing *Closing Song: PsH 322 God, the Father of Your People

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A special welcome to all those who are visiting with us today. We are so glad you

are here. Please join us in the gym after the service for a time of refreshments and fellowship together. May we have a blessed day as we praise our awesome God.

OFFICIATING ELDER:

Oct 8: Rob Kraayenbrink Oct 9: Jeff DePooter Oct 15: Dick Bulsink Oct 22: John Feddes

Oct 29: John Kraayenbrink Nov 5: Charley Feddes

OFFERINGS: October 8: World Renew Hurricane Recovery Deacons: Marlene Allaer and Kurtis Lubbers October 9: Canadian Food Grains Bank Deacons: Bill DePooter and Nick Dykema October 15: World Renew Hurricane Recovery Deacons: Kutis Lubbers and Marlene Allaer THANKSGIVING OFFERING: CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK: www.foodgrainsbank.ca Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of 15 Canadian

churches and church-based agencies working together to end global hunger by:

Supporting international programs to meet immediate food needs, reduce malnutrition, and

achieve sustainable food security; Influencing improvements in national and international policies that contribute to ending

global hunger; and

Increasing and deepening the engagement of Canadians in efforts to end global hunger.

The Government of Canada has supported the Foodgrains Bank since it began in 1983. Today,

the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is one of two primary channels for the Government of Canada’s funding for food assistance.

Through the Government of Canada’s support, the Foodgrains Bank’s 15 members are able to leverage donations on a four-to-one basis for food assistance in the developing world up to $25

million.

RECEIPTS:

NeighbourLink ………...……………………………………………………$1675.40 World Renew ………………………………………………………………..$100.00

Salvation Army (evening services) …………………………………..$101.05

Budget …………………………..……………………………………………..$7450.00

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EVENING COLLECTIONS: For the month of October all evening service offerings will support

NeighbourLink.

FAMILY CIRCLE: Keep Wayne and Deb Vandendool and their family in your prayers as Deb continues with her treatments. Deb had a CAT Scan on Thursday and they go to London

this Friday to meet with the doctor for the results. Pray for good results and for God to

surround them with His strength, love, and peace. Continue to pray for all our seniors, those who suffer illnesses, and those who are lonely or shut-in. May they feel God’s presence in their

lives and may He bring healing.

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS: Congratulations to Dylan DePooter who is celebrating his birthday today. Congratulations also to Don Snary, David Metayer, Christine

Feddes, Casey DePooter, Tina Feddes, and Grace Lubbers who are celebrating

their birthdays in this coming week. May God bless your celebrations.

YOUTH GROUP: Young People’s meet this Tuesday, October 10th from 7 – 9 pm for a fun night. All those in grade 9 and higher are welcome to join. See you Tuesday!!!

COUNCIL MEETING: Council meets Tuesday, October 10th at 7 pm.

Reformation Day Service 2017: Save the date! This year marks the 500th Anniversary of

the Reformation. We are invited to attend the Special Combined Reformation Day Service on October 29 at 6:30 pm at Grace CRC in Chatham. Our evening service will be cancelled that

evening so we are able to attend.

GEMS FUNDRAISER: The Gems are selling one-quart jars of homemade

applesauce (no sugar added). Each jar is $5. This is a fundraiser to raise money for the GEMS sponsored child that attends the Esther school in

Zambia. Please place your orders on the order form on the table by the office. Apple sauce orders are due by Thursday, October 12th and will be

ready on Sunday, October 22nd. Thank-You for your orders. The GEMS are

also in need of canning jars – quart size. If you have any canning jars that you no longer use please let Nicolina, Valerie, or Tonda know. Thanks so

much!!!

PULPIT SUPPLY: Next Sunday October 15th we welcome Randy Van Stempvoort to lead our morning service and Pastor Brian Horrobin will be leading our evening service. Pastor Josh is

off this week for a reading/education week. The following week October 22nd, Pastor Josh has

a Classical Appointment at Grace CRC in Chatham. Pastor Louis Bosma will be leading our morning service and Pastor Brian our evening service.

HYMN-SING: Join us for a hymn-sing at Sydenham Residence on Tuesday, October 10 at

1:30 pm. All are welcome.

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CLASSIS CHATHAM HIGHLIGHTS

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 hosted by Destination Church, St. Thomas

Pastor Beth Fellinger of Destination welcomed all. She and the Destination Praise Team led in

opening devotions and a ministry reflection. She also led the delegates and guests in an exercise --

“The Adventure of the Shoe” and a time of personal reflection.

Opportunity for prayer was taken throughout the day.

26of the 28 churches of classis were present. Windsor-Ambassador and London-Forest City North

offered regrets. 65 delegates were in attendance, including 10 first-time delegates. All first time

delegates signed the Covenant for Office Bearers.

Classis was declared constituted and Rev. Norman Visser of Chatham-Calvary and Rev. Eric Groot-

Nibbelink of London-Bethel were seated as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. Mr. Ron Middel was

seated as the Clerk.

Chaplains Kelly Sibthorpe of Fanshawe College and Mike Wagenman of Western University

reported on their ministries and of the encouraging interactions as well as some of the challenges.

Mr. Fred Verwoerd Interim President of Redeemer University College addressed us. Redeemer is

celebrating their 35th year with 650 students enrolled. They are in the midst of a $20 million capital

campaign and are focused on reducing their debt.

Dr. Darren Roorda, Canadian Ministries Director for the CRCNA reported on the activities that the

denomination has been doing through our Canadian office. He also introduced “The Bridge App”

which the delegates approved to support and integrate for all of our churches of the course of a

minimum of two years. More information and training will be coming to our churches in the near

future.

Mr. Maynard Wiersma of Christian Stewardship Services gave an educational and encouraging

presentation on stewardship “Sparking Generosity in Your Congregation”.

Rev. Harold Winter (Tillsonburg) introduced the Church Renewal Lab. “The Church Renewal Lab is

a two-year renewal journey for the purpose of developing intentional missional congregations that

make more and better disciples who transform lives and communities in Christ.” “A Simple

Reality… Either a church is on a constant path of renewal or it is on a sure path of decline.” Rev.

Winter encouraged our congregations to consider and discuss participation in this journey and invited

elders, deacons, ministers and church leaders to a lunch at London-Bethel on Wednesday, November

8th.

Several administrative changes to the Rules of Classis were approved.

Following recommendations from classis Nominations Committee and Classical Ministries

Committee (CMC), classis approved the appointments of:

Margriet Linker of St. Thomas-Fellowship as Deacon Member at Large to CMC

Barry Wright of Dresden as Elder Member at Large to CMC

Rev. Eric Groot-Nibbelink as Synodical Deputy Alternate

Classical Treasurer Harry Verburg presented the proposed 2018 budget on behalf of the Finance

Committee. Classis approved the budget, which amounts to $61.76 per professing member (this is

down from $64.88 in 2017).

Classis was blessed to hear Church Counselor and a number of other reports were throughout the day.

Classis adjourned at 2:10 p.m. to meet again at London-Good News on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018

at 9:00 a.m., DV

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OPENING AND CLOSING CHURCH POSITION: Council is looking for someone that would

be willing to take on the position of opening and closing the church. Aggie and Michelle need to step down from this position due to health concerns. This is a paid position and will begin on

November 5th. For more information or to read over a job description of what it entails, email the office or speak to any member of council. Thank-you for considering.

Thanksgiving Day Service: Join us for our Thanksgiving Day Service on Monday, October 9 at 10 am. It is a combined service with our brothers and sisters from First Baptist Church.

EVENING SERVICE: Our Evening Service is cancelled tonight.

Youth Service in Aylmer CRC: The Youth Group in Aylmer will be hosting their annual area-

wide Youth Service on October 22, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. EVERYONE, especially youth and

leaders, are encouraged to come. Pastor Dirk Miedema will be bringing the message entitled "The Recabites", based on Jeremiah 35. Come as you are; however, in keeping with the

message, you may even want to consider alternative attire (ie. hat, non-matching socks or shoes, odd coats etc.) Afterwards, please join us for delicious homemade soup, buns, fruit, and

refreshments.

Giving Thanks and Freeing Families from Poverty - Happy Thanksgiving from World

Renew! We are so thankful to you and your church for demonstrating the love and generosity of Christ through your prayers and gifts in support of Free A Family®. Through Free A Family®

programs in agriculture, health, literacy, and more, families are being equipped to use their God-given skills and resources to care well for their families and strengthen their communities.

These programs are carried out through local, Christian partners that use holistic, faith-based

approaches to development and nurture a family's relationship with God as they find long-term solutions to poverty. To find out more about Free A Family® or sign up to become a regular

supporter for just $27 a month, go to freeafamily.org.

IDOP 2017 - November 5 and 12 have been designated the International Day of Prayer for the

persecuted church. Join with Christians worldwide to pray for persecuted and suffering believers in Jesus Christ. "Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in

prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering" (Hebrews 13:3). To learn more, check out Voice of the Martyrs (www.persecution.com/), the Office of Social Justice

(justice.crcna.org/religious-persecution), or another site committed to praying for our sisters

and brothers around the globe.

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GREETERS:

October 8: Dick and Carolyn Bulsink October 9: Glen Lubbers and Family

October 15: Wilf and Marlene Allaer October 22: Brian and Karen Kraayenbrink

October 29: Henry and Tonda Griffioen

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Oct 08/15 Oct 22/29 3yr old /JK /SK: Evie Lubbers Tara Feddes

Grade 1 / 2: Valerie Kraayenbrink Kim Vancoillie Grade 3/4/5/6: Karen Roche Karen Roche

NURSERY: October 8 October 15 October 22

Infants Infants Infants Tonda Griffioen Megan Johnston Tracey Feddes

Lucia Kraayenbrink Darlene Kraayenbrink Cassandra Lubbers

Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers Dominick Roche Jacob Vancoillie Abi Kraayenbrink

John Feddes Bernard Kraayenbrink Brian Kraayenbrink Mother of the Month for October: Evie Lubbers

Thanksgiving Day Nursery: Infants: Valerie Kraayenbrink and Katie Kraayenbrink

Toddlers: Rob Kraayenbrink and Kylee Tessier

THE KITCHEN: Oct 8: Bill and Olga DePooter

Gary and Shirley DePooter Oct 9: Jeff and Lisa DePooter

Lucas and Nicole DePooter

Oct 15: Casey and Megan DePooter Nick and Marianne Dykema

October 22: Wayne and Joyce Dykema Gerrit and Cori Dykhouse

October 29: Tony and Pattie Metayer

Matt and Tara Feddes SOUND and VIDEO ATTENDANTS:

Oct 8: Sound: Kyle Kraayenbrink Video: Brad Kraayenbrink Oct 9: Sound: Nicolina Benn Video: Derrek Griffioen

Oct 15: Sound: Jim Kraayenbrink Video: Kyle Kraayenbrink Oct 22: Sound: Daniel Kraayenbrink Video: Russell Kraayenbrink

Oct 29: Sound: Brian Kraayenbrink Video: Daniel Kraayenbrink

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LIBERTAS Male Choir presents - Sounds of the Season Christmas concert series with special

guests from the Netherlands. Martin Mans, director; Martin Zonnenberg, organist; Barend Wiltjer, tenor. Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m, Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Riddel Street, Woodstock;

Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown; Dec.1 at 7:30 p.m. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 47 Owen Street, Barrie; Dec.

2 at 7:30p.m., Redeemer University College, 777 Garner Rd E, Ancaster. For more information

and tickets go to www.libertasvoices.com, e-mail info@libertasvoices.com or call 905.522.0001. Adults: $20, Youth (10-14) $10, children under 10 free

Spiritual Characteristics of Teens Webinar - Join Faith Formation Ministries for part one

the free webinar series about the spiritual characteristics of teens on Tuesday, October 10, at 1:00 pm EST. The two-part webinar series will explore what makes teens "tick" spiritually and

how that impacts them, their families, and the church's ministries. This one-hour webinar will be

led by Ron Devries, who serves as both a Faith Formation Ministries Regional Catalyzer in Alberta and as the Christian Reformed Church’s Youth Ministry Catalyzer. To register for this

free webinar, visit network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/spiritual-characteristics-teens-webinar

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SCRIPTURE READERS:

October 8: Mikki Meyer Luke 11:37-54

October 15: Randy Van Stempvoort October 22: Pastor Louis Bosma

October 29: Pastor Josh Acts 4:1-21

READING THE BIBLE TOGETHER:

Oct 9: Lamentations 1-2 Oct 10: Lamentations 3-4 Oct 11: Lam. 5; Ezekiel 1 Oct 12: Ezekiel 2-3 Oct 13: Ezekiel 4-5

Coffee Break Nursery:

October 11: Judy Foster and Tina Feddes

October 18: Ken Roche and Tonda Griffioen October 25: Erica Lubbers and Marlene Allaer

USHERS: (Reminder, please help those in need of assistance to their seat)

Oct 8: Bryan Watson, Gerald Lubbers ® Oct 9: Henry Griffioen®, John Lubbers

Oct 15: Jeff DePooter, Wayne Vandendool®

Oct 22: Ed Van Gelder®, Mason Kraayenbrink Oct 29: Greg Kraayenbrink, Wilf Allaer ®