Sunday, December 3, 2017

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Sunday Morning Worship Service, December 3, 2017

BELONGa time to gather and praisePreludeWelcome led by Pastor BenPrayer led by Pastor BenCall to Worship led by Pastor BenSongs of Response ..............................................................................“Come, All You People” Red 496God’s Greeting led by Pastor BenAdvent Candle ReadingSong.....................................................................................“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Red 56Songs of Praise.......................................................................................................“The Heart of Worship”“Praise the Lord, Sing Hallelujah” Red 518

a time to tell the truth...and hear itConfession led by Pastor Ben.......................................................................“Give Us Clean Hands” Red 628Assurance led by Pastor BenCongregational Prayer led by Pieter VanOudenarenOffering.............................................. Heritage Christian School (envelopes and loose money)(includes Church Ministry Budget envelopes)Offertory Song..............................................................................................“Open the Eyes of My Heart”Offertory Prayer led by Pastor Ben

GROWa time for discovery...and changeBlessing/Dismissal of Children(Children age 3, thru Grade 5 are dismissed for Kid Connection)Scripture Reading read by Jeff Pypker .............................................................................Isaiah 9:1-7 Pg. 671 Advent Series : “Unto Us a Child is Born”Sermon Title "Wonderful Counselor"

SERVEas a community we are sent out...Song of Response ....................................................................................................................“I Will Follow” Profession of Faith - Apostles CreedAnnouncementsBenediction led by Pastor BenDoxology/Closing Song....................................................................“Father, We Love You” Grey 634Postlude.......................................................................................................................“Take Us to the River”

u Hymn books are available on a cart at the front of the sanctuary for those who like to sing withthe notes. All song lyrics will be projected.u Our prayer room is located to the right as you leave out the back of the sanctuary. Individualswill be available there immediately following the service if you wish to pray with someone. u Kid Connection: Children age 3 through grade 5 gather for age-appropriate worship and learningduring the service, leaving just prior to the sermon. On Sundays when Kid Connection is not in sessiona Children’s Worship program is offered for the younger children (approx. age 3 to 5).u Coffee and fellowship follow the service downstairs. u If you would like more information about our ministries, please ask someone near you, or call thechurch office.

This is a place to belong and grow, to serve and be equipped for service.We’re glad you’ve come!

CHURCH FAMILY

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTSOFFeRinG ReSuLTS: nOvemBeR 26/17

Church Ministry Budget $1,920.00Special Offerings

Deacons 535.60Sheila Dykstra 65.00Heritage Christian School 75.00

TODAy’S OFFeRinG: “HERITAGECHRISTIAN SCHOOL” HCS is a close-knit com-munity of students, faculty, parents and alumni whoall share a common vision for the school. The cor-nerstones of HCS are academic excellence and astrong sense of community and Christian values –all evident from the moment you enter our doors. Youwill see students’ artwork and assignments on dis-play in our hallways and in our classrooms. You willalso immediately feel the sense of order and cama-raderie that is essential to creating a harmonious at-mosphere conducive to learning.

neXT SunDAy’S OFFeRinG: “COMMU-NITY CARE” is a health and community supportagency with a Vision to build healthy communities

through care and support. In partnership, we providea comprehensive range of health and support serv-ices for people of all ages in the City of KawarthaLakes. Our team of caring staff and volunteers isdedicated to providing assistance and support when-ever it is needed.

RemARKeD neWSLeTTeR: The nextissue of Remarked has an opportunity for you.We’re looking for photos capturing nature’s beauty.For more information or submissions please speakwith Cora Wilms or Fiona Karelsen.

ARnOLD DePOOTeR: Please continueto pray for Arnold and Liz. Arnold had two morestints put in this past week and is resting at home.

Please pray for Jenny Bandstra as she re-covers from orthroscopic surgery done on her knee.

Please keep the Albers family in prayer asHenk has hip surgery on Thurs. Dec. 7th and Elireturns to Sick Kids on Mon. Dec. 11th for hisappendix surgery

2018 SCHEDULESunday, February 4th

Sunday, April 1st (Easter)Sunday, June 17th

Sunday, September 16thSunday, November 4th

CHURCH & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSnOTeS

LivinG ChRiSTmAS TReeat St. Andrew’s PresbyterianChurch. Dates: Sun. Dec 3,4:30pm. For more info pleasecall 705-324-4842.

Social Events!Tues, Dec. 12th: ChristmasExtravaganza

Tues, Jan. 9th: EuchreNight

Upcoming

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS:

MONDAY, DEC 25TH 2017 - TUESDAY, JAN 3RD 2018

Celebrate Christ's birth with us!Durham Christian High School'sChristmas Concert this year will pre-pare you for the holidays. Featuringour Praise and Worship Teams andperformances from our Concert band

and Jazz band - this will be a wonderful evening towatch our youth perform to the glory of God. Besure to invite your friends and family! Save the datefor Tuesday, December 12th @ 7:30pm at DurhamChristian High School on your calendar. Call theschool office at 905-623-5940 for more information.

PASTOR :Ben vanStratenPhone: 705-328-0177Cell: 705-341-4114Email: pastorbenvs@gmail.com

CHURCH OFFICE:Office Administrator: Sarah CookePhone: 705-328-0177Fax: 705-328-3156Email:jenningscreekcrc@gmail.comWebsite: jenningscreekchurch.ca

YOUTH LEADER :Kim GriffioenPhone: 705-879-6962Email: kim.griffioen@hotmail.com

FAMILY WORSHIP HOURLindsay Cable 10Peterborough Cable 10Sunday, 8 & 10 am, 8 & 10 pmSeptember through May

Kitchen Phone: 705-328-0511

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:Wed: 9:00 am to 12:30 pmThurs: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Fri: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

MENTAL HEALTHNETWORK

Jennings Creek CRC is aCAP Church

Shalem provides anonymous,professional counseling at nocharge through the congregationalassistance plan. Call Shalemdirectly at 1-866-347-0041.

CONTACT INFORMATION

youth Group: Dec 6th - Session 3 of“Watch your Mouth” led by Owen Hoogsteen

Dec 5th - Session 2 of "Shaken" byTim Tebow

EVENTSWeeK OF: SunDAy, DeCemBeR 3RD TO SunDAy, DeCemBeR 10Th

DAy Time evenT inFOSunDAyDeC. 3

10:00 AM10:30 AM

6:30 PM

Morning Worship ServiceKid Connection

Evening Bible Study - “Not a Fan”

Pastor Ben vanStratenSarah Bakker, Dale B.& Rick Albers

Betty Boomsma

mOnDAy 10:00 AM THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE Pastor Ben vanStraten

TueSDAy 8:00-4:00 Adult Day Program

College & Careers: Session 2 of “Shaken”by Tim Tebow

WeeKLy

WEDNESDAY 8:00-4:00

6:30-8:00

7:00-8:30

7:00-8:30

Adult Day Program

GemS Girls Club Movie Night

Cadets - Christmas Craft

youth Group - Session 3 of “Watch Your Mouth”

WeeKLy

nicole Barker705-341-8710Richard Wilms705-341-3128Kim Griffioen705-879-6962

ThuRSDAy 9:15 AM

7:30 PM

Coffee Break - Christmas CraftPicture Frame bring treats to share

COUNCIL MEETING

Kim Fintelman705-359-1188

FRiDAy 7:00 PM TOTSpot Fundraiser (Pampered Chef) nicole Barker 705-341-8710

SATuRDAy 9:00 AM Facility Rental - Wedding Ceremony Kim GriffioenSunDAyDeC. 10

10:00 AM10:30 AM

6:30 PM

Morning Worship ServiceKid Connection

Evening Bible Study - “Not a Fan”

Pastor Ben vanStratenCarol & Rebecca Pypker& Rachel Albers

Betty Boomsma

SCHEDULE

If you are unable to keep your schedule, please make sure you find a replacement. Thank you.

SeRviCe SCheDuLe DeCemBeR 3 DeCemBeR 10PReAChinG Pastor Ben vanStraten Pastor Ben vanStraten

PRAyeR Pieter vanOudenaren Pastor Ben vanStraten

OFFeRinG Heritage Christian School Community Care

Tv miniSTRy Audio: Aaron Bossema Cam1: Andrew CookeCam2: Micah vanStratenVideo: Richard Bossema

Audio: Bill VanHalteren Cam1: Richard WillmsCam2: Jacob ThalenVideo: Richard Bossema

KiD’S COnneCTiOnChiLDRen’S WORShiP

Sarah Bakker, Dale Bandstra & Rick Albers

Carol & Rebecca Pypker & Rachel Albers

muSiC Terri-Lee VanHalteren P/T Pieter vanOudenaren

nuRSeRy Marianne Bossema &Sam Albers

Linda McKague &Eli Albers

GReeTeRSWeLCOme CenTRe

Cynthia S. & Elke B.Kim Fintelman

Bert VandenBergSonja Bons

uSheR Rob Hoogsteen Rob Boomsma

SCRiPTuRe ReADinG Jeff Pypker Kim Fintelman

meDiA ShOuT Annette Griffioen Sarah Cooke

COFFee SeRviCe Fam: Bob Matthew Fam: Rick Albers

DeACOnSeLDeRS

Andrea H. & Heike OttensPieter vanO. & Bill VanHalteren

Heike Ottens & Annette GriffioenBill VanHalteren & Ron Fintelman

PRAyeR ROOm Frank Geerlinks & Annette Griffioen Rob Hoogsteen & Andrea H.

Advent 2017Sunday, Dec 3 AM Service

Sunday, Dec 10 AM ServiceSunday, Dec 17, 2017 AM Service

Sunday, Dec 17, 2017 PM CandlelightService

Sunday, Dec 24 AM ServiceMonday, Dec 25 AM ServiceDEC. 17TH at 6:30PM

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