Ann Vander Wal was thankful to God to return home from
the hospital this week. We trust she can manage again on her own.
Craig Van Stryland was able to return home from the
hospital on Friday. We pray that God will be with him and his family as he
recovers from his surgery at home.
Ann Vander Wal and family would like
to thank the congregation, as well as her friends, for the prayers, visits, and
many tokens of kindness shown during Ann’s hospital stay. “We thank God
for his healing and His grace.”
Do
remember our seniors and shut ins in prayer: Tony & Henny Middag, Ann
Vander Wal,
Tilly
Biel, Lea Dykstra, Wigger Meindersma, and Herman Scholing Sr.
Remember our missionaries around the
world.
Bethel News
World Hunger Campaign
One in six people in our world do not have enough to eat. CRWRC invites you to share with them through this year’s World Hunger Campaign. Today you will find the devotional booklet, “Are You In?” in your church mailbox. There are daily stories that you can use at your own supper table, starting today and for the next 2 weeks. We will focus on World Hunger Sunday on November 14th and have a special offering for this cause on that day.
Next Sunday, November 7th
The Fellowship MLT is hosting a free breakfast. Come to church at 9:30 a.m. and enjoy some bagels, pastries, fruit, and fellowship! Hope to see you all there!
Next Sunday, November 7th
We conclude our series on worship with the Disciples Year 2 book. We will consider session 5 as we are Sent forth to Serve (Luke 10:1-20). We go out strengthened in our faith through the Lord’s Supper. In the evening we reflect on “The nature and extent of Biblical Authority” as expressed in 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 and in the Belgic Confession, Article 5. Pastor Mike will lead the services.
Bethel Youth News
Woody Nook Rocktober Fest:
Come out this afternoon, 4 p.m., to Woody Nook CRC for some
fun as you watch the skill of other youth rockn’ out. Supper will be provided and a youth service
to follow. This is your chance to visit
and worship together with other youth from Central Alberta. If you need more information please contact
Wayne.
Young Adults
Will meet after the evening service
today for a Bible Study in the fellowship hall. All Young Adults are welcome to
come out.
Tuesday Nite Youth
Will NOT meet this coming Tuesday, November 2nd due to a
leaders’ meeting.
Announcements
Volunteer Link
Bethel continues to be
a wonderful supporter of Volunteer Link here in Lacombe, not only
financially, but also as church with many volunteers, helping those with
needs here in our community. That being said, the needs in
Lacombe continue to rise, and the volunteers have somewhat declined. If
you have some spare time on your hands, even if it is only a half hour or
an hour a week, you would be a wonderful asset to our Volunteer Link team.
Bethel is also looking for a "church coordinator", someone to
make a few phone calls and coordinate volunteers with those in need. If either
one of these areas appeals to you please contact Herman Scholing Jr. at
403-782-2701. Thank-You
Day of Encouragement
Well, you’ve missed the early bird
registration date, but there is
still time to register for the Day of
Encouragement, to be held this coming Saturday, November 6th in
Edmonton,hosted by NADC. Contact
your deacons or the NADC office at (780)423-0456 or hbosch@crcna.org to register.
Building Blocks Thrift Store
Has 2 job opportunities. One full time position, 5 days a week,
Tuesday to Friday from 9-5, and Saturday from 11-4 at $14.00/hour. The second position is Saturday, from 11-4 @
$14.00/hour. Please contact Bert
Tenbrinke at 403-782-7200 or John de Regt at 409-782-5094 for more information.
Central Alberta Christian High’s
Harvest Fest 2010 presents:
The Sky Family as entertainment at the Lacombe Memorial Center on Friday,
November 5th. This family
hails from the North Shore of Prince Edward Island. They uniquely capture the Celtic influence of
that region and now have the delight of sharing it with audiences from coast to
coast. The production consists of
rollicking fiddle music with songs rich in harmonies. Woven throughout are hilarious stories, skit
and inspirational testimonies. The theme for the evening is Winter Wonderland
and the dress is semi formal. The evening will start with a silent auction
beginning at 6:30 pm and continuing until 9:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. The evening’s entertainment begins at 9:00 p.m.
Donations for the silent auction can be dropped off at the school or phone the school
for pick up. Also donations can be
dropped off on Friday November 5th at the LMC by noon. So mark your calendars HARVEST FEST FRIDAY
November 5th starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 and are available from Ann at CACHS 403-782-4535 or
Betty Scholing at 403-782-2701.
We are having containers filled for
table centres this year & they will be available for silent auction. If you would like to fill one, we have 18 left, please contact the school and
arrange to pick up the container. If possible, we would ask that the
filled container be dropped off at the school before November 5th,or
they can be dropped before noon at the L.M.C. on November 5th.
The Persecuted Church
Uzbekistan
Has imposed a massive fine on a Protestant man for
owning a Christian film. Police raided Murat Jalalov's home in Tashkent --
apparently on the instructions of the National Security Service secret police.
They confiscated 75 DVDs and CDs. The discs included the Uzbek version of
"The Jesus Film." The confiscated materials were analyzed by the
national state Religious Affairs Committee. The committee declared that the
particular film "could be used among local ethnicities for missionary
purposes" and was therefore banned. All confiscated materials were ordered
to be destroyed. Please pray for
the church in Uzbekistan. Thank the Lord for the faithfulness of the believers
and their desire to spread the Gospel in spite of their restrictions. Pray for
all those involved in church leadership and evangelization; may they be bold
and courageous, yet wise and discerning.