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Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church June 2, 2019

The gifts he gave were that some would be

apostles, some prophets,

some evangelists,

some pastors and teachers,

to equip the saints for the

work of ministry,

for building up

the body

of Christ,Ephesians 4:11-12 (NRSV)

Installation of office-bearers: Today Anjo Norg and Stuart Staal will be installed as deacons and Eric Don and John Menkhorst will be installed as elders. Next week Neil VanderMeer will be installed as elder. We thank God for providing men to give leadership to our congregation.

June 9 – Pentecost Sunday and Lord’s SupperNext Sunday Pastor Joe will lead the service as we ordain Neil VanderMeer as elder and celebrate the Lord’s Supper. May the risen and ascended Lord prepare our hearts for this cel-ebration.

Dispatches From the Front Sunday Afternoon 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sunday Afternoon Bible StudyToday we'll be watching a video about the Christians in Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro, who are few in number but full of love and truth for their countries.

Everyone is invited.

WelcomeA warm welcome is extended to our visitors and church family. We are thankful that you have joined us for worship today. May God richly bless you, as we worship together.

Please join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall after the service.

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Interim PastorRev. Bernie Bakker

[email protected] or call/text 905-626-1829

Youth & Young Adults PastorRev. Joe Groeneveld

Home 613-535-2875, cell 613-295-0888 [email protected]

www.williamsburgcrc.org12436 Cty. Rd. 18, Williamsburg, ON

613-535-2227

Unless otherwise noted, our songs are projected from Lift Up Your Hearts. If you can’t see the projected songs, this hymn book is available at the back of the church.

Sunday Morning Worship Service

9:30 a.m.

Child care provided for infants and toddlers

during the morning worship service.

Junior Sunday School for children born in 2013, 2014, 2015Dismissed during the worship service.

Sunday School & Catechismfor grades 1 to 12

after the worship service.

Sunday Afternoon Bible Study

4:30 pm

Prayer Items in Church Family:The Lord hears the prayers of His people. Let us be filled with hope, strength, and patience as we keep one another before the throne of grace.· Ann Vandemheen who fell and fractured a bone in her neck and is recovering at home.· Hans Schuler remains at home with oxygen. May a change in medication enable his breathing to be better.· John and Marguerite VanBruinessen have some upcoming medical appointments. We con-tinue to pray for the cancer to be in remission.· Art Jansen is not able to be out much due to breathing limitations. He looks forward to warm sunny days.· May those who are processing loss of family and friends receive the Lord’s comfort and presence.· We gives thanks for deacons and elders who have served in the past years and ask the Lord to be with the new office-bearers.· Spring can be a hard time for those who struggle with mental health. May the risen Son bring peace.· We remember Pastor Gregg and Laurie Lawson in this time to transitioning from Bethany CRC Bloomfield to be our new pastor.

In our Classis we pray for: John Calvin, Turo, Pastors Nicolas and Andrea Baas

In South Dundas we pray for: Williamsburg CRC Pastor Joe and Pastor Bernie

Prayer Ministry: Prayer requests for the congre-gational prayer can be passed on to the pastor through phone call, email or text, as well as com-ing to the Council room just before the service. A prayer team continues to meet in the prayer room before the service.

Gathering Songs –

God Calls us to Worship Him *Call to Worship *Moment of Personal Prayer followed by MJN 116 “Open Our Eyes”*God’s Greeting *Songs of Praise 227 “He Is Lord” 223 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” We Install and Ordain God’s Gifted ServantsOrdination of Deacons and Elders – Grey Hymnal p. 1004f Deacon: Anjo Norg; Stuart Staal Elder: Eric Don; John Menkhorst*Verse of the month – Colossians 3:17*Song of Response [Hymn of month] 879 “Lord of All Good”Children’s Message

We Response with Thanksgiving and Prayer Our Offerings: 1/ Local and Denominational Ministries 2/ Back to God Ministries InternationalOffertory PrayerCongregational Prayer *Song of Preparation: MJN 70 “Thy Word”

God Speaks to Us through His WordScripture: Ephesians 4:1-16 Message: He Ascended and Equipped His ChurchPrayer of Application

God Sends Us into the World with His Blessing*224 “Rejoice, the Lord is King” *Affirmation: 213 “Benefits of the Ascension”*God’s parting Blessing*Doxology: MJN 76 “Shine Jesus Shine”

(*indicates please stand if able) (offering schedule on page 3)

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Offering Schedule June 2 Back to God Ministries InternationalFor more than 70 years, Back to God Ministries Internation-al has claimed media to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission to preach the Gospel and disciple believers. As the media minis-try of the Christian Reformed Church of North America, Back to God Ministries International partners with other churches in North America and around the world to announce God’s good news.

June 9 Resonate Global MissionsFormed by the joining of Christian Reformed Home Missions and Christian Reformed World Missions, Resonate Global Mission, trains missional leaders, guides new churches, and forges partnerships to proclaim and live out the good news of Jesus Christ worldwide.Resonate will continue the good work of Home Missions and World Missions. For more than a century, these two agencies have been introducing people to Christ in North America and around the world. That means continuing partnerships with churches in the United States and Canada to plant churches, do campus ministry, train and equip pastors, and develop future leaders. Additionally, it means sending missionaries overseas, proclaiming the Gospel, and forging lasting part-nerships.

June 16 Indigenous Ministries is made up of a national committee (Canadian Indigenous Ministry Committee), three Urban Indigenous Ministries, and a Justice and Reconciliation Mobilizer, each using their strengths to support healing and reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and non-Indige-nous people in Canada. It is rooted in a recognition of our Creator’s love for all creation and in the understanding that we all have gifts to offer one another.

June 23 Benevolant Fund

Offerings received last Sunday Budget $ 2,249 Friendship Group $ 746 Office of Social Justice $ 25 Back to God Ministries $ 10

This Week - June2 Brenda De Jong3 Katelin DeVries 4 Kathryn Mulder Eric Tibben7 Anne Knier Dick VandenEykel Alexa Schuler Wobbina Sluiskes8 Harlem NorgNext Week - 9 Hans Schuler Margo VanGilst13 Billy De Jong14 Margaret Salmon

Happy Birthday

We rejoice with those celebrating birthdays over 70 years of age. Congratulations to:Celebrating birthdays this week is Anne Knier (79)Wobbina Sluiskes (77)Dick VandenEykel (72)


Council Report for March, April and May 2019: Council continues to meet regularly to discuss the affairs of our church. The following are some highlights of the meetings of the past 3 months:--Council has spent much time with the matter of calling a new pastor to serve in our congregation and is delight-ed that Pastor Gregg Lawson and his wife Laurie will be moving to Williamsburg at the end of July and that Pastor Gregg will begin ministry in the Williamsburg CRC. Coun-cil is grateful for the three interim pastors who served our congregation during the last two years—Pastor George Holthof, Pastor Syl Esteves and Pastor Bernie Bakker. We thank God for their dedication, for faithfully proclaiming the Word and for all the visits they made.--Council is also thankful that a new treasurer has been found for our church. Eva Reitsma has agreed to fill this position and we thank Renny Van Gilst for his many years of service. More details about this transition will be com-municated soon.--For the past 8 years at the annual church picnic/potluck in June, council has celebrated the special gifts of time, energy or talents of a few members of the congregation. Although there are still many members sharing their gifts, this practice has been discontinued. However, council en-courages all members of the congregation to show grati-tude to others when they share their gifts with the congre-gation.--Council spent much time discussing the new method of choosing office-bearers and is pleased that new elders and deacons have been chosen. We pray that God will give these men strength and wisdom for their new tasks and that our congregation will be blessed by them.--One of our members, Erin De Jong, has lived and stud-ied in Fredericton, NB, for some time already. She attends Christ Central Church there. Council prays that she will be a blessing to that congregation and that she will be blessed by them.

Song of the MonthIn June we'll be learning 879 "Lord of all Good". It's an older tune with powerful words that reflect what our response should be in light of the Holy Spirit living in our hearts.

Verse of the Month - "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17.

TCS Memorial Scholarship

Graduates of TCS who are currently enrolled in a Chris-tian university or

college and have completed their first year are invited to ap-ply for a scholarship to be pre-sented at the TCS Graduation.For information please contact James Kooistra at: [email protected] or Maryke DeJong at: [email protected]

Ottawa Christian Counseling Service: Dundas County Divisional office. Please call the Ottawa office at 729-8454 to contact Elizabeth. All new clients must dial 0 for general inquiries.


"Volunteers Needed! With the summer holidays fast approaching we are looking for volunteers to help teach the Junior Sunday School class this summer. If you are interested in helping out, please see Nicole Johnson." Do you have an hour on Saturdays

to print & fold the church bulletin? No experience needed - train-ing provided. (The bulletin will be print ready - no computer experi-ence needed) Please contact Alice Schuler. Thank you so much .

WILLIAMSBURG VBS JULY 8-12Are you ready to ROAR because God is good?!

From July 8-12 all children JK-grade 6 are invited to join us for an exciting week of Science Experiments,

Songs, Bible Lessons, Games and Snacks. VBS also needs energetic volunteers who are grade 7 and up to give the 70+ children an awesome week. Please contact Pastor Joe if you can help before the week or during the week!


WEEKLY CALENDAR

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY 9:30am Tots'NTea THURSDAY 12pm ATTENTION COFFEE BREAK LADIES June 6th is the date for the ladies Coffee Break get-together. To be held at YEFSI's in Iroquois12 noon Please let Janet know if you are coming.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 5pm YOUNG ADULT D&B NIGHTAll of you who are age 18-30'ish are invited this Saturday, June 8 to Dinner and Bowling in Ottawa with friends from other local CRC's. We'll meet 5pm at the Hard Stones Grill (1 Roydon Pl., Ne-pean) and then hit up the bowling lanes at Merivale Bowl (1916 Merivale Rd, Nepean). If you have any questions, contact Pastor Joe Groeneveld - 613-295-0888. SATURDAY 8pm LIBERTAS MALE CHOIR – HANDS ACROSS THE OCEAN 2019 TOUR - KINGSTON In concert together with the Groot Mannenkoor Nederland forming a combined choir of 120 voices! Directed by Martin Mans and accompanied by Mark Brandwijk. St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston, Saturday June 8 Reserve your tickets today! (Also available at the door) www.libertasvoices.com 905.522.0001 [email protected]

COMING EVENTS

On Friday June 14, 6:30-9:00pm, youth are invited to Dixons CRC for a fun night that includes games (gaga ball), worship and food. Drinks will be provided but if everyone would bring some snack items to share that would be appreciated. Feel free to invite friends from school!

CAMP ADONAI. August 11 to 16th (campers who will be 9 years of age this year to 12 years old) and August 17 to 24th (campers aged 13 – 15 years old). In order to run camp, we require counsellors. Please visit our website at

www.campadonai.ca for more information regarding campers or counsellors and conveniently download the applicable registration forms.

Youth Group FRIDAY JUNE 14, 6:30-9:00PMCOMBINED YOUTH NIGHT (GRADES 6+)


Custodian / Church hall rental - Bill & Jo-Anne Hoftyzer 613-652-1211 / [email protected]

Bulletin Deadline is Thursday noon 613-448-3638, cell 613-330-4481 /[email protected]

ElderHall Monitor

Deacons

Projector

Usher Front Door

MusicianSong Leader

NurseryCuddlers

Nursery Adventurers

Jr. SS Teacher Helper

CraftHelperHelper

SS Grades 1Grades 2 Grades 3

Grades 4/5 Grades 6/7/8

Coffee

June 2Harold De JongJack Menkhorst

Mark Geertsema

Chris J.

Betty-Ann v.Anjo N.

Pam Shannon/Siena

Bridget DSarah G.

John M.Brigitte D.David T.

SarahBrentKristin*JasonShannon

DanMelissaCindyJennJason

Ralph/LisaWill & Bonnie

June 9Jason WagensveldHarold Douma

Peter Venema

Tony V.

Lindsey/AlieBrent G.

MargoHarold

Jessica V.Jolanda D.

Jenn W.Erin V.Brent G.

CrystalKorynTracey*MelanieSiena

Children and Worship

Jack & MargoDave & Brenda

June 16Dan SchulerYpe VanderVeen

Andrew Harbers

John M.

John M.Christine V.

TanyaSharon

Lianne T.Christine V.

Emma H.John D.Annika W.

SharonStaceyBridget*Jordan

SummerBreak

Ype & GailDean & Alice

June 23John GuthrieJack Van Gilst

Mike Dewar

Josh G.

Neil V.Bridget D.

Pam Shannon/Siena

Betty Ann V. Janet N.

Eva R.Jessica M.Jason S.

NicoleDavidEmma*AmyAnnika

Harold & MaryJosh & Sarah

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Letter to the missionary this week - J. & A. KooistraMailing Address - Karen Lubbers, P.O. Box 423, Soroti, Uganda Email: [email protected]

Woodland Villa: June 2 D. & A. Howland, A. & B. VanVeen, P. Venema June 16 R. & M. Norg, H. & M. Douma, P. Venema

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