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

February 11, 2018

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February 11, 2018

10:00 am: Pastor Josh Tuininga

(*please stand if able)

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering BY God’s Grace *Call to Worship – 1 Peter 2:9-10

You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his

wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once

you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. *Opening Hymn: LUYH 251 st. 1-4 The Church’s One Foundation

*Opening Prayer *Gods Greeting

*Song: LUYH 343 Blessed Be Your Name

Growing IN God’s Grace

Call to Confession Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the

love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world--the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does--

comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass

away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. (1Jo 2:15-17 NIV) Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon – Psalm 62:1-2 Song of Assurance: LUYH 370 My Soul Finds Rest

Baptism of Emma Elizabeth Johnston and Alexa Marie Kraayenbrink

Prayer with the Children

Song of Preparation: LUYH 761 I Will Hide Your Word Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Message: Here We Are Now, Entertain Us Song of Response: LUYH 262 I Love to Tell the Story

Going WITH God’s Grace Congregational Prayer

Offering: Teen Challenge *Blessing

*Closing Song: PsH #490 Blessed Assurance: Jesus Is Mine

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A special and warm welcome to the family and friends of Will & Megan Johnston

and Greg & Katie Kraayenbrink who are with us this morning to celebrate the baptism of Emma Elizabeth Johnston and Alexa Marie Kraayenbrink. 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 celebration and enjoy

cake, refreshments, and fellowship together. May we have a blessed day as we

praise our awesome God.

OFFICIATING ELDER: February 11: Charley Feddes February 18: John Kraayenbrink

February 25: John Feddes March 4: Rob Kraayenbrink

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

support NeighbourLink.

RECEIPTS: Voice of the Martyrs ……………………………..……………...……….….. $798.00

Budget …………………………..………………………………………….……… $2120.00

Loose money ……………………………………….………...…………………. $140.00 Classical Appointment …………………………….………………………….. $100.00

OFFERINGS: February 11: Teen Challenge Deacons: Bill DePooter and Nick Dykema February 18: Salvation Army Deacons: Kurtis Lubbers and Marlene Allaer February 25: UCB Canada Deacons: Nick Dykema and Bill DePooter March 4: Canadian Foodgrains Bank Deacons: Marlene Allaer and Kurtis Lubbers NEXT WEEK’S OFFERING: SALVATION ARMY: www.salvationarmy.ca The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity and exists to share the love of

Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our

world.

FAMILY CIRCLE: 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.

HYMN-SING: Join us for a Hymn-Sing at the Wallaceburg Retirement Residence on Tuesday,

February 13 at 1:30 pm. All are welcome.

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BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS: Congratulations to Karen Kraayenbrink who is

celebrating her birthday today. Congratulations also to Linda Lubbers, Aggie Murphy, Rita Hahn, Dave Vandendool, Valerie Kraayenbrink, and

Shawn Lubbers who are celebrating their birthdays in this coming week. May God bless your celebrations.

SERIES ON MYTHS: For several weeks we will be doing a series on the myths that we encounter everyday in our society and look at how the Bible addresses them. The topics and

some of the material is based on the excellent book by Trevin Wax entitled "This Is Our Time." If you would like to think about these topics more, find a copy of the book.

YOUTH GROUP: Youth Group is cancelled this week. We will be meeting instead on Friday

February 16 to host volleyball with Bethel Pentecostal Youth Group from 7—9 pm. All youth

high school age are welcome to come out. See you Friday!!

GEMS PANCAKE SUPPER: The GEMS will be hosting a Pancake Supper this Tuesday, February 13 beginning at 6:00 pm. They

will be serving pancakes, sausages, salad, coffee/tea, juice and

dessert. Come out and support the GEMS at their Pancake Supper Fundraiser. The cost is on a donation basis. All proceeds go to an

International Sister Club.

ANNUAL MEETING: The Annual Congregational Meeting is coming up this Monday, February 12th at 7 pm. In this meeting, we will hear stories of what's been happening in this

church. God is working through us and we can see evidence of it all over the place! This is your

chance to hear about some of it, be encouraged, and maybe find ways to join in! This is also an opportunity for many of you to be introduced to the mentorship program that has been going

on for almost a year and the work that council has been doing to be more intentional about our mission as a church. We have also invited Rev. Lesli Van Miligen from Faith Formation

Ministries (we use a lot of their stuff!) to challenge us in some areas where we are

growing. Information packages are in your mail slots. All are encouraged and welcome to come out and reflect together on the wonderful ways God is moving in the Wallaceburg CRC.

SOUP SUPPER: We will be hosting a Community Soup Supper on

Wednesday, February 21 beginning at 5:30 pm. All are welcome to

join us for soup, chili, buns and refreshments. Come out and be warmed up with a delicious bowl of soup and to help make the people that join us from

the community feel welcome. We are looking for volunteers to make soup for this event. If you are able to help please let any member of the

Hospitality Committee know or email the office. Thanks so much!

Choir Practice: The first Choir Practice will be on Monday February 26th at 7 pm. Anyone

interested in joining the Special Easter Choir please speak with Karen Roche. Thank-you.

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6:30 pm: Pastor Josh Tuininga (*please stand if able)

Welcome *Opening Song: LUYH 604 To God Be the Glory

*Call to Worship – Psalm 23 *Greeting

*Song: LUYH 732 st 1-3, 5 The Lord, My Shepherd, Rules My Life

Congregational Prayer

Offering: NeighbourLink

Congregational Singing (Requests)

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture: Psalm 16; Lord’s Day 44 Message: Why I am Afraid of Instagram

*Song of Response: LUYH 729 Let This Be My Supreme Desire

*Blessing *Parting Song: LUYH 953 Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God

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COUNCIL MEETING: Council meets this Tuesday, February 13 at 7 pm.

MAIL SLOTS: There are new mail slots for the Treasurer ~ Denise Tessier, Pastor Josh, Administrator ~ Lucia Kraayenbrink, Council, Elders, and Deacons. Please put any

correspondence for them in their mail slot. Thank-You so much.

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hope we have in Jesus Christ. Receive a free Today devotional series to help you refresh, refocus, and renew your faith during Lent. Subscribe at todaydevotional.com/lent.

LAST FRIDAY COFFEE SOCIAL: The Last Friday Coffee Social, February 23rd.at 10:00 A.M. Every one is invited to our next "Last Friday Coffee Social" in the Fellowship Hall of the Living

Hope Christian Reformed Church corner Exmouth Street & Murphy Road in Sarnia. Our guest will be Mrs. Linda Weening who will show a "power-point" presentation of her recent

trip to Egypt. Come and join us for a wonderful time of enjoyable fellowship.

GEMS 60TH Birthday: GEMS Girls’ Clubs is celebrating its 60th birthday this year, and we

plan to kick off the celebration at the 2018 Conference. Any woman is invited to attend! Will you help us celebrate? Join us in Ancaster, Ontario at Redeemer University College on July 13-15,

2018. You can find more details on the GEMS website. Discounted individual and group rates are available until March 10. Register soon!

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CLASSIS CHATHAM HIGHLIGHTS

Saturday, February 3, 2018 hosted by Good News CRC, London

Rev. Willemina Zwart of Good News welcomed all. She and the Good News Praise Team led in a

time of worship and devotions.

27of the 28 churches of classis were present with Windsor-Ambassador offered regrets. 69 delegates

were in attendance, including 20 first-time delegates. All first time delegates signed the Covenant for

Office Bearers.

Classis was declared constituted and Rev. Rob Hogendoorn of London-Forest City and Rev.

Willemina Zwart of London-Good News were seated as Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. Mr. Ron

Middel was seated as the Clerk.

We welcomed Rev. Andrew Zomerman, new pastor of Dresden CRC and several other guests.

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

Rowley of Ridgetown College reported on their ministries and the lives being affected and changed.

Chaplain Kelly Sibthorpe announced of his intention to resign as Fanshawe College Chaplain as soon

as a replacement can be found. The Chair and delegates thanked Kelly for serving as chaplain and

we wish him the Lord’s blessing and guidance as he seeks to serve Him.

Following a nomination and voting process throughout the day, the following were elected to Synod

2018:

Minister Delegate: Rev. Tim Luimes (Blenheim)

Minister Alternate: Rev. Greg Fluit (St. Thomas-Fellowship)

Elder Delegate: Diane Plug (Sarnia-First)

Elder Alternate: John VanTil (London-Bethel)

Deacon Delegate: Lynette van de Hoef (Chatham-First)

Deacon Alternate: John Klein-Geltink (Ingersoll)

Other Office Bearer Delegate: Rev. David VanBerkel (Sarnia-First)

Other Office Bearer Alternate: Rev. Michael Wagenman (London Campus Ministry-

Western)

Classis was blessed to hear a report from our classical Church Planting Team. Church Councils were

encouraged to spend time at their meetings to provide information to the committee.

Rev. Al Postma, the CRCNA Classis Renewal Coordinator spent significant time leading classis

focusing on how we can look to organize around mission and faith ministry in fresh ways.

Classis heard that the Classical Ministries Committee continues to discuss the future of our Classis

Youth Ministry Team as they reorganize.

Recommendations from classis Nominations Committee have been approved by the Classical

Ministries Committee (CMC) or classis:

Rev. Willemina Zwart (London-Good News) nominated to the Calvin College Board of

Directors

Rev. Mark Verbruggen (Sarnia-Living Hope) to the Fanshawe College Campus Ministry

Team

Pastor Beth Fellinger (St. Thomas-Destination) to the Council of Delegates

Classis heard of the exciting opportunity to further the work of God’s kingdom in London as Forest

City Community Church recently began a second site in east London.

As the Calvin Worship Symposium is often in conflict with our winter session, classis approved that

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COFFEE BREAK NURSERY:

February 14: Ken Roche and Tina Feddes February 21: Shirley DePooter and Judy Foster

February 28: Ken Roche and Lucia Kraayenbrink

GREETERS:

February 11: Al and Judy Foster February 18: Jim and Lucia Kraayenbrink

February 25: Dick and Carolyn Bulsink March 4: John and Tracey Feddes

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Feb 11/Feb 18 Feb 25/Mar 4

3yr old /JK /SK: Alyssa Kraayenbrink Mary Lou Snary Grade 1 / 2: Sarah Kraayenbrink Shirley DePooter

Grade 3/4/5/6: Karen Roche Karen Roche

NURSERY:

February 11 February 18 February 25 Infants Infants Infants

Evie Lubbers Megan DePooter Kirstie Feddes Olga DePooter Judy Foster Shirley DePooter

Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers Derek Griffioen Rebecca Feddes Brian Kraayenbrink

Connor Lubbers Matt Feddes Josh Kraayenbrink

Mother of the Month for February: Evie Lubbers

THE KITCHEN:

February 11: Casey and Megan DePooter

Nick and Marianne Dykema February 18: Wayne and Joyce Dykema

Gerrit and Cori Dykhouse February 25: Mikki Meyer and Wilma Korvemaker

Matt and Tara Feddes

March 4: Charley and Arlene Feddes John and Tracey Feddes

SOUND and VIDEO ATTENDANTS: Feb 11: Sound: Brian Kraayenbrink Video: Russell Kraayenbrink

Feb 18: Sound: Russell Kraayenbrink Video: Daniel Kraayenbrink Feb 25: Sound: Connor Lubbers Video: Jeff Kraayenbrink

Mar 4: Sound: Tim Kraayenbrink Video: Derrek Griffioen

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we begin holding our winter meeting of classis on the first Saturday of February.

Both Essex and Sarnia-Redeemer CRC’s were granted permission for an elder administer the Lord’s

Supper during their vacancies. This is permitted by the Church Order in the case of need.

The 2017 yearend Financial Statement was distributed on behalf of the Treasurer and Finance

Committee. We are thankful that we reached 101% of our classical ministry shares.

Classis was blessed to hear Church Counselor, Church Visitor, and a number of other reports

throughout the day. We adjourned at 3:00 p.m. to meet again on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.,

DV, at a location yet to be determined.

-- Minutes are available through your church or Ron Middel, Stated Clerk

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Help Wanted: Classis Chatham is looking for individuals who will champion the Youth Leaders

in the our churches. The volunteer would assist with networking among 6-8 churches and offer

support to the Youth Leaders through communication, encouragement, and prayer. For more information on becoming a Classis Youth Ministry Champion contact Harry Verburg at 519-331-

8919 or hverburg12@gmail.com

Training Event on Ministry and Aging - A training event called "Aging: Challenges and Opportunities" will help pastors, elders, deacons, disability advocates, and people in their third

third and their loved ones minister within and embrace the life God gives us as we age. Dr. Syd

Hielema will keynote this event at Maranatha CRC, Woodstock ON, on Saturday, April 21. Sponsored by Disability Concerns, the keynote and workshop topics will include growing in faith

in the third third of life, resources for ministry with older adults, caring for aging parents, and aging and mental health. For more information and to register, see

www.disabilityconference.org.

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SCRIPTURE READERS:

Feb 11: Pastor Josh Romans 1:1-6

Feb 18: Dick Bulsink Romans 12:1-3 Feb 25: Lynn Kraayenbrink Matthew 6:19-21; Philippians 3:8

March 4: Pastor Josh John 15: 18-21

READING THE BIBLE TOGETHER: February 12: Luke 5-6 February 13: Luke 7-8 February 14: Luke 9-10

February 15: Luke 11-12 February 16: Luke 13-14

USHERS: (Reminder, please help those in need of assistance to their seat) Feb 11: Wilf Allaer®, Casey DePooter

Feb 18: Lucas DePooter, Fred Kraayenbrink ® Feb 25: Bill DePooter ®, Dave Foster

Mar 4: Matt Feddes, Rob Kraayenbrink ®