Parkland Reformed Church of Ponoka      Lord’s Day: August 3, 2008

 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24.

We extend a hearty welcome to all visitors who have joined us for worship on this Lord’s Day.  May God be praised as we worship His Most Holy Name.

TODAY: Greeters:                  Johannes and Martha Otten

Nursery AM  Infants:             Michelle Stolk, Leanne Provost, Brandi Makkinga, Karissa Zuidhof

Toddlers:                      Amy Bultena, Tracey Den Oudsten, Lisa Vande Pol

PM  Infants:                  Elaine Faber, Eileen Ingold, Rachel Van de Pol

          Toddlers:                      Frances Versluis, Miriam Vander Vegte

Library Attendants:     Grace Stolk, Shanae Vander Ploeg, Emily Meidema

Offerings:

·       The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada is committed to helping Christians make a greater impact in mission, ministry and witness. Connecting to ministry resources is another means of increasing ministry effectiveness.

·       The Mustard Seed ( Edmonton ) has been dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of people in Edmonton 's inner city since 1988. Although TMS parishioners include a large aboriginal and metis population, we do not turn anyone away. Those with substance abuse problems; ex-inmates trying to reestablish; the poor and homeless looking for acceptance; and others disadvantaged due to lack of education, behavioral problems or physical impairments all frequent our community drop-in. TMS offers the ability to explore spiritual issues and participate in Christian community. They also provide personal assistance like household goods, clothes and emergency food and community activities like cooking and sports.

Announcements from Council

Church Family:  We rejoice with Greg and Melissa Petersen who were blessed with a healthy baby girl, Sarah Mackenzie weighing in at 6 lbs 14 oz.  Both mother and baby are doing well.  We give thanks that Elly Marye Ingwersen is home safely and continues to do well. Let us remember those in our midst with on-going illness. May the Lord watch over us as we work and play this summer.  But now the Lord says: Far be it from Me; for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed (1Samuel 2:30b).

Nominations: Council came up with the following names for nominations: Scott Ingwersen, Jan Willem Rodenburg, Dirk Stolk (jr). 2 to be elected on August 14 congregational meeting.

Evaluation Forms:  Please note that if you have been given an evaluation form it needs to be filled out and returned to Rev. Ramkissoon. Tapes of the sermons are available if needed. This is a vital part of our help to Simon as he prepares for the ministry. Thank you. The Consistory.

Membership: Consistory has approved membership of Fred Martena from the Free Reformed Church in Lacombe and Jonathan & Candace Slomp with their baptized children Haley and Adrianna from the Imanuel Canadian Reformed Church in Edmonton .

According to C/O Art. 44 If there are no lawful objections, their membership will become official on August 10, 2008.

Greeters:             Klaas and Margaret Otten

Nursery AM  Infants:             Christiane Vogel, Christina Faber, Karin Vande Vegte

Toddlers:            Reanne Vander Scheer, Andrea Thalen, Jacoliene Both

PM  Infants:                  Annette Vander Velde, Bethany Stolk, Stephanie Otten

          Toddlers:            Mieke Stolk, Anita Zuidhof, Meagan Pol

Mother of the month:   August: Lisa Overeem

Library Attendants:     Betty and Michelle Vande Pol, Lisa Ellens

Coffee Schedule:         S&C Vander Scheer and S. Veldkamp

Offering:              Food banks Ponoka & Lacombe / Reformation Chr. Ministries

Texts for Next Week:   pm: The Song of Solomon 1

August 11&12       Teen Club Campout

August 14             Congregational Meeting at 7:30pm

August 15-19        Calgary Study Weekend

August 20             Bridal Shower for Vanessa Thalen, Jessica Faber, and Jessica van’Kampen

August 23             6^th Annual Fellowship Slo-Pitch Tournament

August 24             Coffee Schedule: L&H Vogelaar and L&T Vogelaar

DeBoon 50^th Wedding Anniversary: Arie and Marion and family invite you to the Open House from 2-4 at the Lacombe Christian School on Saturday, August 9^th at 5206 58^th Street .  Your presence is our gift!  This is the day that the Lord has made!

Bridal Shower:  All ladies are invited to a bridal shower to celebrate the upcoming weddings of Vanessa Thalen to Scott Wright, Jessica Faber to Kyle Makkinga, and Jessica van'Kampen to David Stolk. The shower will take place on Wednesday, August 20th at 7:30 at the church.  Please bring a snack (no nuts) and come enjoy an evening of fellowship to celebrate the wonderful gift of marriage for these three couples!  See you there!

Teen Club: Teen club campout will be held at Lakeside Camp ground at Gull Lake on August 11&12.  Please meet at campground at 10:30am Monday, August 11.  Please bring bag lunch.  We hope to tube down the Red Deer River weather permitting. 

Things to bring: tent, pillow, sleeping bag, towel, bathing suit, warm clothes, sports equipment

Things not to bring--Cell phones, mp3 players, etc.

Pick up time is 4pm Tuesday, August 12.

We are still in need of some male chaperones. Please call Wilma if you could help out.

***There will be a short meeting with the parents of teen club after am service today in meeting room in west wing.  For more info please contact Gerry or Wilma Makkinga @ 782-0494

Presentation on the Negative Effects of Narcotics on the Human Body: The Consistory has given permission to Mr. Jonathan Slomp to give a small presentation on the negative effects that narcotics have on the human body. As part of his psychiatric nursing program Jonathan is required to make a presentation on a topic of his choosing. The information being presented will help us better understand why illegal drugs are dangerous, and encourage safer life choices. This presentation will be given on August 14 at the Congregational Meeting. All members young and old are encouraged to attend. In a day when drugs are easily accessible, and used by children as young as nine years old, let us be informed as to their effects.    

6^th Annual Fellowship Slo-Pitch Tournament Orthodox Reformed Church of Edmonton invites you, men and women, grade 9 through adult (non-Church friends are welcome) to its Annual Slo-Pitch Tournament, D.V., Saturday August 23, 2008. The tournament will be held in Edmonton or environs (our traditional field was just closed in the last month so we awaiting our new one).

We accept individual entries and mix people from all churches on each team. We will forward more info once it becomes available. Billets for Friday/Saturday will be provided for those wishing them. Contact for info - Peter Wright - peterwright5@hotmail.com or 780-479-1860.

From the Voice of the Martyrs: China - Pray for protection for Pastor Bike Zhang and his wife who have been tortured and  are now living on the street. Police forced them out of several locations because Pastor Zhang had a meeting with American officials.  Pray that they will be assured of the Lord's never-ending love, even in the midst of trying circumstances (Ephesians 3:14-19).  Pray for the nation of China and the Chinese church at large as the Olympics are to begin soon

Whitehorse Inn Topics

August 3, 2008 Calling the Sheep to Become "Self-Feeders?"

A recent study conducted by Willow Creek Community Church discovered that the most committed among their church members were the most vocal about the lack of theological depth, and were among the the most dissatisfied with the worship. Yet the conclusion to the report was that Willow Creek needs to do a better job encouraging their members to become "self-feeders." The hosts will discuss this report, and offer some conclusions of their own on this edition of the White Horse Inn.

August 10, 2008 American Deism

Is Deism on the rise? It is according to sociologist Christian Smith, who coined the term "moralistic, therapeutic deism" to describe the beliefs of America 's religious teens after his five-year study. What is the history of American Deism, and why is it making an apparent comeback? Tune in to find out on this edition of the White Horse Inn.

August 17, 2008 Jesus: Made in America

In what ways has our American culture shaped the ways in which we think about the person and work of Christ? That's the focus of this edition of the White Horse Inn as Michael Horton talks with Stephen Nichols, author of Jesus: Made in America, recently published by Inter-Varsity Press.

August 24, 2008 American Deism

Many argue that America has always been a Christian nation and that the founding fathers f our nation were Bible-believing Christians. But is this really the case? On this edition of the program the hosts explore the subject of Deism, particularly in the writings of America 's founding fathers, but also in the life and practice of contemporary American Christianity.

Can be heard on Edmonton : CJCA, 930AM: Sunday, 8:30AM and High River : CHRB, 1140AM: Sundays, 9pm live, or if you missed it can be heard online from: http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/The_White_Horse_Inn

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