Iron Springs Christian Reformed Church

November, 19 2017

Bulletin Deadline: Thursday noon

Pastor: Pastor Frank deBoer
Home: 738-4931 (unavailable Fridays)

Administrator: April Hubers

Church Phone/Fax: 738-4433

E-mail:

Webpage: ironspringscrc.com

Our Vision Statement

Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we strive to be a caring, Christ centered community of believers, nurturing spiritual growth and sharing God’s love at home, work and abroad.

Welcome to our worship service at Iron Springs CRC this morning.

Everyone is invited to the Fellowship Hall for coffee and juice after the service.

Order of Worship

10 AM

Opening

Call to Worship

Silent prayer of preparation

Song Lord Listen to Your Children Praying Red #896

*Gods Greeting

*We greet each other

*Song(s) Your Name Red #375

Sing Praise to the Lord You People of Grace Red #7

Time of Confession

Call to Confession Psalm 32:1-5

Silent Prayer

Assurance 1 John 1:5-9

Song How Shall the Young Direct their Way Red #720

Gods will for our Lives Responsive Reading: As a Rule of Gratitude Grey #1017

*Song of Response I Love to tell the Story Red #262

Announcements

Offering and Prayer

Children’s Message and Prayer- Pastor Harry

*Children’s Song Jesus Loves Me Red #709

(Children grade 2 and under leave for Sunday School)

Song of Preparation I will Hide Your Word inside My Heart Red #761

Prayer for God's Leading

Scripture Reading Psalm 119:89-96 & 105-112

Message Light 24/7

*Song of Response Ancient Words Red #762

Congregational Prayer

Departing in Gratitude

*Closing Song Thy Word

*God's Blessing

(Children Grade 3 to 6 leave for Sunday School)

*Parting Song My Friends May You Grow In Grace Red #938

*Please stand if able

Birthdays This Week: Today: Ben S Monday: Carmen D Tuesday: Raoul V, Doug S Wednesday: Willow B, Melanie V Thursday: Matthew L Friday: Esther R Saturday: Brent V Sunday: Rowena S

Church Calendar:

Today: Sunday School for Grade 2 and under during the AM service

Sunday School & Catechism for grades 3-6 after the AM service
Young People meeting at Julia & Dave’s house

Monday: Congregational Meeting 7:30 pm at Church

Wednesday: Coffee Break Bible Study meets at Cornerstone

Today / Next Week / Dec 3
Serving Elder / Rodney N / Glorianna S / Art D
Ushers / Mike V, Karen K / Heidi S, Hieke V / Brendan S, Brent VZ
Greeters / D & I S / M&E R / P&L R
Coffee / B & G S
B & J S / T&T R
P&K B / E&N V
G&S V
Nursery / Kim, Vanessa, Hannah, Jasara / Sarah, Kurt, Anna, Daymen / Sylvana, Shaun B, Devin, Ben S
Sunday School
(Ages 3&4) / Annie
Jasper / Annie
Jillian / Esther
Zachery
Sunday School
(K & Grade 1) / Ashley
Clara / Ashley
Denver / Alissa
Levi
Children Message
Library / Nancy / Candace / Chris
ARSCH / Bill & Alina
Tony & Karen
Piyami Lodge / H&W S, Audrey K, Pastor Frank / Tanis
Timmermans

Church Family:

This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving Day for our friends to the South. Like them we have much to be thankful for. We thank God for the way he has blessed us individually and communally. We are thankful that Jordan’s check-up looked good and we are hopeful that his tracheotomy may be reversed next spring. We pray for patience, strength, and healing for those who have had a difficult year with their health.

This week As Pastor Frank fills a classical appointment in Brooks this morning, we welcome Mr. Harry Valstar to bring God’s message.

Our worship next week

Two sacraments were instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ, baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Both celebrate the washing away of our sins because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. In our tradition we accept that children of believers are baptized because they are included among God’s covenant people. Next Sunday we explore how God’s covenant people are invited to participate in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.

From the Deacons:

NOVEMBER 19 – JOHN MOERMAN Spiritual Care exists to provide spiritual and pastoral care to people, families, and staff within medical settings in Southern AB.

NOVEMBER 26 – SEAFARERS MINISTRY of the Christian Reformed Church, dedicated to caring for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seafarers visiting thePort of Montreal.

Iron Springs Announcements:

We’re clearing out more old bulletin covers so check out your neighbours’ to see something different.

Young People’s have a regular meeting at 7:00 at Dave & Julia's. Ian will be bringing a delicious snack to share.

The FALL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING is tomorrow (Monday, November 20) at 7:30. Agendas and information for this meeting are in your mailbox or the foyer.

Young Adults have a gym night next Sunday, Nov. 26, at Dorothy Dagelish School in Picture Butte starting at 7:00. Come out and join us to test your skill and agility with some highly competitive games of Dodge ball, volleyball and bump. If you have any questions please call Landen or Glorianna.

Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 16. The Young People’s would like to treat you to a traditional Christmas Dinner at the church at 5:30 pm. After dinner worship committee would like to treat you to a Candlelight carol at 7:00 pm. Coffee and dessert will follow at 8:00 pm. Come for all or come for a part. There is no charge for dinner, but there will have a sign-up sheet closer to the date, to help us know numbers.

The Sunday School children are learning 2 songs for the candlelight carol service on December 16th. If you would like to practice at home, you can download "God so loved the World" and "Jesus, Joy of the Highest Heaven" fromgettymusic.com.

Pete and the Re-Petes Concert

You are invited to a Christmas concert by Pete and the Re-Petes on Saturday, December 9, here at our church in Iron Springs at 7:30 PM.

Tickets will be sold at the door for$10per person and children are for free.

There also will be a collection for the North County Food Bank that evening.

Come enjoy listening to this talented family sing and play a variety of instruments.

Area News:

Rehoboth Christian Ministries and The Sunshine Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast & Poinsettia Sale at the Rehoboth Vocational Center in Coaldale on Saturday, November 25th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; shopping will be until noon! Kids craft table and face painting available while adults shop!

Cost for Breakfast: Donation. For more information please call 403-345-5199, ask for Sigrid.

IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Everyone is invited to the Fall Society Meeting on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 7:30 pm atImmanuel Christian Elementary School, 2010 - 5 Ave. N.The 2016-2017 Audited Financial Statements and the Society SOGI Document will be presented. The School News is posted on our websitewww.societyforchristianeducation.org, in the foyer of the church or at the Society Office.

The Lethbridge Christian Women's Choir together with the Lethbridge Christian Men's Choirwill be holding their Christmas concert on Friday, December 8 at St. Andrews PresbyterianChurch, 1818 - 5th Avenue South starting at 7:30PM.

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