Parkland Reformed Church of Ponoka      Lord’s Day: July 13, 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. This morning we witness the baptism of God’s covenant child Tyler John Hoeksema.  This afternoon we witness the baptism of Cor Koelman as well as the Profession of Faith of Eric Breukelman, Cor Koelman, Randy Makkinga, Brianna Otten, Alana Overeem, Maria Rypstra, Scott Rypstra, Jessica Schakel, Darryl Stolk, Karin Vander Vegte, Ferdinand Vander Vlugt, Christine Walls and Brian Wassink.

May God be praised as we worship His Most Holy Name.

TODAY: Greeters:                  Tim and Inge Meinen

Nursery AM  Infants:   Martha Otten, Margrietha de With, Gerlinde Visser, Carina Pols

Toddlers:                      Bonnie Van’t Klooster, Sophie Stolk, Rachel Rodenburg

PM  Infants:                  Evelyn Pol, Gerda Both, Eileen Overeem

          Toddlers:                     Jolanda Rodenburg, Kim Haan

Library Attendants:     Lisa Ellens, Christine Walls, Grace Stolk

Coffee Schedule:         M&M Stolk and H&A Thalen

Offerings:

·       Middle East Reformed Fellowship is a religious, non-profit and non-political charitable organization, serving in the Middle East on behalf of Reformed Family of Churches and believers worldwide. It is for those who are committed to proclaim the historic Christian faith as expressed in the early ecumenical creeds and the confessions of the Reformation.

·       Rehoboth conveys God's love to persons with disabilities and their families through personal support, advocacy, and education by providing them with opportunities for personal growth and meaningful participation in society.  Rehoboth Christian Ministries strives to "make room" for individuals who live with disabilities.

Announcements from Council

Church Family: We give thanks that the Lord was again faithful to His promises as He watched over Danna Hoeksema through childbirth. Tyler John (7lbs 12 ozs)  will receive the sacrament of baptism this morning. Let us continue to remember those in our midst with on-going illness. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; do not forsake the works of your hands (Psalm 138:8).

New Elders: We are in need of 2 new elders and we ask the congregation for nominations. There are nomination slips in your mail-boxes and we would ask you kindly to nominate 2 members for elder. Please return your nomination slips by July 20, 2008.  Present elders are Gerry Makkinga, Pete Ellens, Johan Feitsma, Johannes Otten, Matthew Stolk, Morris Thalen and Sarris Vander Scheer.

TODAY                 Profession of Faith in PM service

Greeters:                       Lykele and Nynke Miedema

Nursery AM  Infants:             Hillie Feitsma, Lisa Overeem, Jessica Van Ginkel, Annelieke Both

Toddlers:                      Gerda Van Ginkel, Shanae Vander Ploeg, Rozemarijn Rodenburg

PM  Infants:                  Mariette Pols, Jessica Faber, Alana Overeem

          Toddlers:                      Sharon Veldkamp, Tracey Lindemulder

Mother of the month:   July: Patricia Versluis     August: Lisa Overeem

Library Attendants:     Susan Prins, Jessica Prins, Betty Vande Pol

Offering:                       Shalom Counseling / Champion Center

Texts for Next Week:   am: John 7:1-20    pm: Belgic Confession Article 36

July 27                 Coffee Schedule:  S&R Vander Ploeg and D&R Vander Scheer

August 2&4           2^nd Annual URC Soccer Tournament in Edmonton

Mexico Mission Trip 2009:  It’s time to sign up for next year’s mission trip. If you are graduating from grade nine next June or older and you have a desire to reach out to poor people and have a heart for missions, then you are invited to a short meeting after the morning service today, in the catechism room.

Church Picnic: It’s our church picnic!  We are planning a fun-filled country fair afternoon.  Join us for delicious home-style chicken, exciting games and fellowship!  When? July 19^th at the church.  Coffee will be on at 11:00, and lunch at 12:00 with games to follow.

Last names beginning with A-L please bring green salad or jello salad.  Last names beginning with M-Z please bring macaroni or potato salad.  Chicken and dessert will be provided.  Remember to bring lawn chairs and dishes for your meal.  Mark this date on your calendar…it’s sure to be a great day!

Volunteers Needed!  Looking for some fun-loving energetic people who love to be with young people. We need some volunteers to help out at the annual Teen Club camp out to be held August 11 & 12. We need some cooks and someone with good game ideas and willing to be chaperones.  It is a really fun time!  If you can help out please call Wilma Makkinga at 782 0494. 

Lost:  There has been a TV and VCR taken from the church.  If anyone knows where it is please contact Inge Meinen @ 783-2423.  Thank-you!

2^nd Annual URC Soccer Tournament  August 2 and 4, 2008 in Edmonton

Games will again be held at Taylor University College on the South End of Edmonton, 11525-23 Ave.

Round robin format on Saturday with semis and finals on Monday. Cost is $275 per team for field rentals, bar-b-que, officials and T’s to winners.  It is a co-ed tournament with a requirement to have at least (you may have more) 4 females on the field at all times.  You, as a church are encouraged to recruit non-Church members as players but let the purpose be evangelism - ie. Don’t recruit members of another church just because they are good players and will thus enhance your chance of winning!!  Officials will be our church league refs (non-carded) for round robin and D.V. carded refs for the semis and finals - Edmonton is experiencing a dearth of refs and when you can get them the cost is

prohibitive!!  Billets will be provided free of charge for all teams requesting them, but please let us know by July 26^th what your needs are. There will be post-tournament bar-b-que on Saturday night for all players - cost of this is included in tournament entry. Lunch times Saturday and Monday you are on your own at many local fast food restaurants. Please communicate intent to enter by phone 780-479-1860 or email peterwright5@hotmail.com or by phone to Pete Wright by July 16th.

From the Voice of the Martyrs: Iran - Makan Arya and Tina Rad were arrested and tortured having to leave their sick four-year-old daughter behind unattended for four days. Pray for healing, especially for Tina who currently cannot walk as a result of her mistreatment in detention.  Ask God to strengthen the hearts of these believers to proclaim His Name without hesitation or fear (2 Timothy 1:5).  Pray that they will rest in the knowledge that the Good Shepherd walks with them through this difficult time (Psalm 23).

Whitehorse Inn Topics

July 13, 2008 American Pelagianism

Why have the doctrines of grace been so difficult to take root in the American soil? What is it about the way we think and act as a people that makes Pelagianism so common, if not our very "default setting?" On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts will continue their discussion of Pelagianism, with a particular focus on its influence in American religion and practice.

July 20, 2008 The Glory Story

On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts discuss the influence of both Pelagianism and Gnosticism in the American religious landscape. And the net result is what they refer to as "the Glory Story." In contrast to the theology of glory, however, the hosts make a case for recovering a clear understanding of the "theology of the cross."

July 27, 2008 Who Needs Church?

In his recent book Revolution, George Barna suggests that Christians no longer need to join churches, but rather should simply look for life-coaches, and helpful information for spiritual growth via the internet. But can we simply do away with Church? What is the true role of the church? That's what's on tap this week at the White Horse Inn.

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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