Church Family

May both Grace and Simon be blessed with a wonderful day of celebration and a year in which they know the presence of the Lord. A year which is rich in showers of blessing.

Peter and Ruth Sluys are in Neerlandia this weekend, resting at the home of their daughter.

Remember our shut-ins as well: Tena Ellen, Ann Swier, Margaret Bos, Theresa Salomons, and Jackie Hartenhof.

Our missionaries around the world continue to covet our prayers.

Prayer Request

I will be leaving for Romania on Wednesday (12^th) until the end of December. I will be going with a friend and we will be working in an Emergency Placement Center/Orphanage for abused and neglected children ages 2-7. Please pray for us in our travels, and while we are there; and pray that God will use us to encourage the children and any others we meet. Sharon Van Stryland

Flower Ministry:

Our flowers this week will be brought to Mrs. Grace Vander Veen as she celebrates her birthday. God’s blessings as you celebrate another special day with your family and friends. May His grace and favor rest upon you today and all through the coming year.

From the Worship Ministry Leadership Team

Next week during the morning service we will hand out commitment forms about the following worship needs – we would ask you to fill it out and we will collect it at the end of the service. We realize young people from grades 7 – 12 will be at their retreat, so we ask that you talk and pray as families this week about how each person can contribute to worship. We especially need more musicians for the services and praise teams. People can be part of the regular schedule or share a service with another musician. There will be a detailed list of needs on the commitment forms for the following areas.

We need you!

Power Point Programmers

Putting together power point presentations for the worship services. Can be done at church or from a personal computer - training is available.

Musicians 

All ages; play piano, organ, guitar, drums or any kind of instrument during services, offertories, pre-service singing, special occasions and for praise teams.

Children’s story leaders

Providing a short children’s message during the morning service; the theme and story ideas will be provided by the pastor.

Song leaders 

Select songs and lead the congregation in singing at the beginning of worship. Minimum age is Grade 5.

Readers 

Reading scripture, litanies or special readings.

Power Point projector operators

Operating the computer & projector for Power Point presentations during the worship services. Minimum age is Grade 9 - training is available.

Singers

All ages; for praise teams, special choirs, solo or duet teams - to provide leading in worship or special music.

Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Algeria - Five Christians were sentenced in early June on charges related to preaching Christian doctrine and public order offences violating the country's law on religious practice. The sentences vary between one year in prison and a one year suspended sentence with a fine of 5000 DZD ($77 CAD). Ask God to give strength and courage to those who are imprisoned. Pray for the spread of the Gospel in Algeria despite government opposition. For more information on persecution in Algeria, go to www.persecution.net/country/algeria.htm.

Bethel Youth

2007 Bethel Youth Retreat

On Sept 14-16 we will have our kickoff retreat for Tuesday Night Youth. If you are in grades 7-12 you are invited and encouraged to come out for this exciting weekend. We are at the Bar Harbour Camp on Buffalo Lake. Our theme is “Discover your Gifts.” There will be times of praise and worship, various youth leaders will speak and we will enjoy group games and other fun activities (based on the weather). To check out the camp go to barharbourcamp.com; there are also registration forms on the table in the foyer.

Plans are coming together for the Youth Retreat. To help reduce costs we would ask you to consider reducing our grocery costs by donating an item or two for our hungry young people. See the list on the center page of the bulletin.

Children in Worship – Grades 1 & 2

Will begin their season today. They are asked to leave the sanctuary at the same time as the preschool Sunday school classes.

Grades 3 - 6 Sunday School

Will also begin today. Grades 3 and 4 will be having classes together , meeting in room # 6 (the old library) and will be led by Mr. Marvin Ebens. Grades 5 and 6 will be having classes together, meeting in room # 12 (next to council room) and will be led by Mrs. Ann Wildeboer. Please be reminded that teachers will leave during the first verse of the song of response and the children will leave during the last verse, and will be finished classes approximately 45 minutes after leaving the sanctuary.

Pastor Mike’s Office Hours

I will be at the office on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons. If you wish to see me but these times don’t work you can just call and arrange a time that works for you. If you cannot reach me at the office (782-5050) just call me at home (782-0744).

Urgent Need

As of September 30^th the secretary position will be vacant. Anyone interested in finding out about the hours involved or seeing a job description should talk to Anita Geldof or Pastor Mike. Please prayerfully consider if this is a way in which you can serve.

GEMS Area 8 Workshop

A reminder that all Area 8 Club Coordinators and Counselors are encouraged and invited to attend the Fall Workshop at Ebenezer CRC in Leduc on the 15th of September! We will be sharing our theme for this year, providing training, displaying resources, and connecting with other counselors. For more information, contact Jolette Kooger at 780-470-0097 or jolette@tbwifi.ca

BUILDING BLOCKS THRIFT STORE

We will be having our Summer to Winter change-over on Monday, September 10 starting at 10:00 a.m. Come and join us for a couple of hours of fun or for the whole day. We need your help, so if you can spare a couple of hours, please put this date on your calendar and enjoy some great company, some free coffee and bite to eat for lunch.

Many of our volunteers have helped out for lengthy terms and some have had to move on so we are in need of some new volunteers who could especially help out on Fridays. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our present and past volunteers as without their help this venture would not be possible.

Thank you from the Board

The Ponoka Christian School

Will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. We have seen God's gracious hand in sustaining the school and have many reasons to celebrate. You are invited to join in our celebration on Friday, October 12, 2007. Open House 1-4 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct.13 we will host a volleyball tournament in the PCS gym. A sign-up sheet will be available Friday evening. Please RSVP by Sept. 10,2007 PCS phone: 403-783-6563 fax: 783-6687 ponxsch@telus.net

Community Choir

A new Community Choir is being formed in the Lacombe area for a performance of Schubert’s “Mass in G”. Rehearsals will be held Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Wolf Creek Community Church (51 Ave next to the Laundromat) beginning October 4 and continuing till the February 2008 performance. Conductor Carolyn Cave, in association with Dr Wendolin Munroe, Choral Director, CUC. To book your place now, or for more information, please phone 782-7365.

The Christian Labour Association News:

National Representative, Co Vanderlaan is retiring after 40 years of service. In recognition of God’s faithfulness to Co and CLAC we will be hosting a banquet celebration at the Mayfield Inn and Suites in Edmonton beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2007. Cost for the dinner is $15.00/ person. To RSVP tickets by September 20, 2007 call: Grace Rietema at 748-2237 or Anna Vanhaastert at 843-6523.

WORLD MISSIONS:

Christian Reformed World Missions is seeking a Christian School Developer to serve in Latin America. Responsibilities include consulting with Christian schools on issues of curriculum development, organizational capacity, and sustainability. For a list of requirements and a detailed job description for this and other CRWM openings, visit www.crwm.org.

THE NINTH COMMANDMENT:

What’s the big deal about lying? Little lies don’t really hurt anyone, do they? Check out The 9^th Commandment on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at PO Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R 3Y8 for your very own Bible study and to join the Kids Corner Bible Club.

150th Anniversary Celebration:

On Sept. 30, at 11am at New Life CRC in Red Deer, the CRC churches of Central Alberta are gathering for a celebration of remembrance and recommitment on the occasion of the denominations 150^th Anniversary. God has been and is good. The church continues to serve our Lord in our communities. We have much to celebrate. Plans include a worship service (11-12:30), lunch, and Jason & Troy (check out happythedog.com). Dr. Plantinga) (President – Calvin Seminary) will be preaching. Join the celebration.

Join the 150th Celebration Choir:

A reminder that there will be a choir practice on Wednesday, Sept 19^th & 26^th at 7:30 at Red Deer First. Everyone welcome.

SCHEDULE THIS WEEK – SEPTEMBER 9

Offering: Lacombe Christian School

Ushers: Rod Venhuis & Bill Noordhof

Lift Operator: Ernie Stebner

Sound: am. Henry G. pm. Scott

Power Point: am. Steven pm. Stephanie

Greeters: Frank & Debbie van Iperen, Ralph & Pauline Bos

Coffee: Bryan & Yvonne Noordhof, Peter & Cora Hoekstra, Ken & Trudy Salomons

Nursery:M.O.M. Judy

a.m. Eleanor Wildeboer, Madeline deRegt, Michelle Hoekstra, Robert Fraser, Philip vanIperen

p.m. Amy Dowling, Stephanie Hoekstra

SCHEDULE NEXT WEEK – SEPTEMBER 16

Offering: The Gideons

Ushers: Trudy Salomons & Murray Wiersma

Lift Operator: Ralph Bos

Sound: am. Wayne. pm. Ian

Power Point: am. Veronica pm. Ian

Greeters: Craig & Marcella Van Stryland, Alex & Ann Wildeboer

Coffee: Wayne & Jackie Bouwman, Rod & Barb Venhuis, Paul & Cindy Prins

Nursery:M.O.M. Judy

a.m. Dorothy Wildeboer, Steve Tenbrinke, Adam Eisses, Stephanie Hoekstra, Daniel Venhuis

p.m. Jessica Noordhof, Martha Stad

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, September 9

Living Members will be at August & Harriet Luymes’

Monday, September 10

7:00 p.m. Coffee Break leaders meet

Tuesday, September 11

7:30 p.m. Worship Leadership Team meets
(note the date change)

Wednesday, September 12

7:30 p.m. Full Council meets

Friday September 14- Sunday September 16 – Bethel Youth Retreat

Advance Notices

Tuesday, September 18

7:30 p.m. Bethel Youth Leaders meet

Wednesday, September 19

9:30 p.m. Coffee Break/Story Hour Begins

On Sunday Sept 23 

A special service for the opening of the new LMC building. It will begin at 11:45 (immediately after our service) and is scheduled to last 30 minutes. Pastor Andy and his praise team from WCCC will be providing the music. Various other Pastors will take part. Immediately following the service there will be a BBQ put on by the Lacombe fire fighters.