Please remember our
church family in your daily prayers, at mealtimes and during your personal
devotions. Continue to remember those young and old with ongoing physical,
spiritual, and emotional struggles.
Dear Bethel
Congregation: Barb and I appreciated the
farewell evening so much. The tasty dinner was fantastic. The program was funner than fun. We knew we
had talented people in the congregation but this was amazing. Each group: from all the kids, to the
GEMS/Cadets, to various Bible study groups led in wonderful fun presentations. We think a new favorite song for Bethel will
be the "BCRC" song, if you can get the actions coordinated. Barb and I laughed long into the night and on
into the days driving East. Thanks to
the Fellowship MLT for arranging everything and for the super fun MCs, Pete and
Terry. Thanks for the lovely signed
picture of Bethel Church that you presented to us Sunday morning. It will have
a special place in my office in Welland. Bethel is an amazing congregation and we will miss you. Pastor Mike & Barb
We would like to send a
HUGE Thank-You to the congregation at Bethel CRC for the generous shower gift
as it was very unexpected. We just want to say thank you for your prayers of
support, encouragement and love as we start a new adventure together as husband
and wife. We have always enjoyed coming
to visit Bethel with everyone always being so friendly and hope to be back to
worship with you all again one day. David Vandyk and Amanda Stigter
Do remember those who
are unable to worship regularly with us: please keep Jenny Bajema, Klaas Boskers, Lea Dykstra and Ernie Stebner in
your prayers.
Pray for our
missionaries around the world.
This week’s Church Bible Reading
Guide from the Gospel of John:
Week 3: Jesus Lives Out His Ministry
Day 1
- John 5:1-15 Q: Jesus gives hope to those who don’t have
any. Is there anyone you know who needs
hope?
Day 2
- John 5:16-30 Q: Jesus says, “I seek not to please myself but
him who sent me.” Do you have the same
desire to not please yourself, but to please God who sends you?
Day 3
- John 5:31-47 Q: Is Jesus ever right in front of you, but you
fail to see him?
Day 4
- John 6:1-24 Q: Do you ever underestimate the power of Jesus
like the disciples did?
Day 5
- John 6:25-59 Q: Is your church’s desire to have more people
in church and more money in the account or is your church’s desire to further
the kingdom of God?
Bethel News
Summer Worship
Coordinator:
We are very pleased to welcome Jessica Jacobson back as our
Summer Worship Coordinator. She started
work here at Bethel this past week and will be part of our team until the end
of August. Jessica can be reached by
email at jessicajacobson@burmanu.ca
Pastoral Search
Committee:
We have had two meetings and we’ve put together our Church
Profile and Pastor Job Description. We
are discussing ways to invite the congregation’s input. Feel free to contact the committee with
questions, comments or suggestions. The
committee members are Andrew Tenbrinke, Betty Scholing, Cora Hoekstra, Debby
van Iperen, Margaret Roolker, Marvin Ebens, Mel Wildeboer, Jen Zuidhof and
Terry Vandenborn.
Calling All Coffee Break
Members!!
You are all invited to Margaret Roolker's home (5123-52 Street, Lacombe) on
Wednesday morning on May 10th at 10:00 a.m. Moms you are welcome to bring your kids. We want to just socialize before the summer
gets here, and also talk about what to study in the coming season. This will be
the only notice...but we hope you can all make it!
Book Club
is coming up
again. On Thursday May 11th, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Margaret
Roolker. The book this time is "The Invisible Wall" by Harry
Bernstein. It will be Ann Wildeboer's turn to bring refreshments. See you all
there!
Vacation Bible School is gearing up, and we
need your help.
Anyone who has finished grade 5 is welcome to
help, through anyone who is still mobile. There is something for everyone
to do! Starting today there are sign-up sheets on the foyer
table. We need dedicated people to run stations, active
people to be crew leaders (just show up each day and lead your group of 5
through all the fun), and even have a list for "part-time" helpers
who can just spend a morning or two with us. Please prayerfully consider
how God might use you to reach Lacombe through VBS this July 3 - 7, from 9 to
11:30 a.m. daily.
BETHEL
YOUTH
Attention all Youth and
Young Adults!
Today
you are invited to Lacombe Bethel CRC for a fantastic afternoon filled with
games, food, and guest speakers from Teen Challenge. The afternoon will feature
a ball hockey tournament, and other activities; so feel free to bring equipment
and come prepared! Teen Challenge is an organization that helps youth deal with
addiction. Contact Wayne Bouwman if you
are coming so we have numbers for supper.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Games
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Supper
7:00 p.m. Service led by Teen Challenge
DENOMINATIONAL
NEWS
You are invited to attend the farewell
sermon by Pastor Gary Bomhof who is retiring from the ministry in June 2017
after 40 years of service in the Christian Reformed Church. This service will
take place on June 4, 2017 at First CRC, Red Deer at 10:00 a.m. Following the
Sunday service, there will be a time for presentations, lunch and fellowship.
In order to help the planning committee, please RSVP by May 19th if you will be
attending the lunch. If you, or someone you know, have any pictures that might
be meaningful to Pastor Gary, and that you would be willing to share, please e-mail
copies to: crcbomhof1976.2017@gmail.com or mail copies to: First CRC Red Deer, ATTN: Bomhof Retirement
Planning Committee, 16 McVicar Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 0M1.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
She Has
A Name, Shedding Light on the Global Sex Trade
will be presented at Woodynook Christian Reformed
Church on Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:30 p.m. You can purchase tickets from the church at
403-885-4427 or from Magdelene House at 587-273-4324. Magdelene house is a home
of recovery for people exploited by trafficking.
CACHS Drama
class presents their rendition of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless and
enduring classic Little Women. Witness the March sisters’ journey from
childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Follow the sisters: Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited
tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth, as well as their beloved Marmee and Father as they learn to
endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up.
Event will take place on June 7th & 8th at 7:00 p.m,
doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $10.00 each through the
CACHS office. Call Ann at (403) 782-4535
to reserve your seats.
PERSECUTED
CHURCH
Nigeria
Please continue to PRAY with us for
the families of young girls kidnapped from Chibok Since Boko Haram jihadists
abducted 276 girls from their secondary school in the town of Chibok, in the
northeastern state of Borno, 23 parents have died of heart disease while many
continue to battle stress-related conditions. While 81 of the girls have since escaped or
been rescued, it is believed that their captors, who initially boasted that they
would sell them as slaves have decided to hold on to their victims after
realizing how valuable their high profile has made them. As a result, more than
two-thirds of the girls are still missing.
