Parkland Reformed Church of Ponoka      Lord’s Day: July 27, 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:                  Edwin and Alison Niemeijer

Nursery AM  Infants:             Patricia Versluis, Inge Meinen, Sandra VanderVegte, Natalie Ellens

Toddlers:                      Nynke Miedema, Michelle Van de Pol, Dakota Den Oudsten

PM  Infants:                  Wilma Makkinga, Melissa Petersen, Robyn Makkinga

          Toddlers:                      Grace Stolk, Rachel Schakel

Library Attendants:     Mieke Stolk, Candice Makkinga, Jessica Van Ginkel

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

Offerings:

·       This is a local Christian High School for Central Alberta that provides a Christ centered education for our children. Monies collected are used to supplement the budget, making Christian Education also available for those who cannot pay the tuition.

·       Cornerstone Bible Institute is a ministry whose purpose is to evangelize, teach and disciple prisoners to work for meaningful and lasting change in the hearts and lives of men and women in Canadian prisons through the study of the Bible and its life changing message of Jesus and his love. They provide Bible correspondence classes, reintegration support, assorted inmate services, and assistance to chaplains.

Announcements from Council

Church Family: Let us continue to remember those in our midst with on-going illness. May the Lord continue to watch over us as we work and play this summer.  If you, then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! (Matthew 7:11).

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.

Consistory Notes - July 23, 2008 @ 7:30 pm.

      Johannes Otten absent with notice

1)    Elders Handbook chapter 12b discussed (the preacher).

2)    Old Business: Student evaluations, some evaluations did not come back

3)    Membership matters discussed

 a) Fred Martena membership papers received and accepted

 b)  Membership papers received from Jonathan & Candace Slomp with their baptized children Haley and Adrianna and accepted.    

4)    Reports : a) Pastor reported on visits made.

Pastor to Grand Prairie instead of Neerlandia coming Sunday.

b) Elders reported on visits made.

c) Simon Lievaart reported on his work.

5)    New Business : a) Nomanations discussed.

6)    Correspondence received and distributed.

TODAY                 Rev. Ramkissoon preaching in Neerlandia

Mon/Tues             Painting at PCS at 9am

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

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

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

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

Offering:                        Evangelical Fellowship Canada / Mustard Seed

Texts for Next Week:   am: Belgic Confession Article 37    pm: LD 45, Q&A 117-119

August 10             Coffee Schedule: S&C Vander Scheer and S. Veldkamp

August 11&12       Teen Club Campout

August 15-19        Calgary Study Weekend

Painters Needed: Come on out to help us finish painting the second coat at Ponoka Christian School on July 28 and 29 @ 9 am. We have had such great support so far and are d.v. hoping to finish it these last two days. If your gifts do not lie in holding a paint brush or roller, but you are still willing to lend a hand, we would love to see help in some last minute cleaning. God has richly blessed us with a beautiful building and how better to glorify Him than to show our duty and responsibility to care for what He has given us! Questions….contact Alice Nieuland 783-5882 or Inge Meinen 783-2423

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. 

50^th Wedding Anniversary: It is by the grace of God that we may celebrate this day, Lord Willing, on August 9^th.  Open House from 2-4. Hope to see you there!  Give thanks to our God! From Arie and Marion deBoon and family.  At the Lacombe Christian School 5206 58^th St. Lacombe.  Your presence is our gift.                                                                                                                                                                   Yours in Christ, Arie and Marion

Edmonton Soccer Tournament: All those who have shown interest or anyone still interested in the soccer tournament please meet in the kitchen after this morning's service.  Feel free to contact Troy Ellens at (403)-885-2782 for more information. Thanks.

Calgary Study Weekend: We will be holding our annual Calgary Study Weekend this year from August 15^th through to August 19^th. We are very excited to announce that Rev. R. Bredenhof will be presenting two speeches to us entitled “Where's My Place? – Christian Choices in Education and Employment” and “Industrious Slaves and Bold Prophets – Christians in the Workforce.”  Some of the other events we are planning for this weekend include Bible studies, races, speeches, communion of saints, team and sports activities, and a kangaroo kort. If you would like to participate by leading a Bible study or making a presentation, please contact us before July 30^th. Registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis and spots are filling up fast, so don’t delay: save your spot now. The cost of the weekend is $85.00, which includes all your

meals, snacks, beverages, entertainment and lodgings. Please note that all participants must be at least 16 at the time of the camp. To register or for further information, you can contact the CSW planning committee in any of the following ways:  Email: calgarystudyweekend@hotmail.com Phone: 1-403-934-6665 Mail: Calgary Study Weekend Box 28 Site 17 RR2 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K5  In His service,  CSW Planning Committee

Accommodations Needed: Young Christian family of six in need of 3-4 bedroom home to rent in the town of Lacombe . Occupancy to begin sometime in the fall. Family possesses their own appliances and would like to have fenced yard, lots of storage, and vegetable garden.  Please call Audrey Kalsbeek 7 - 9pm at 782-0525.

From the Voice of the Martyrs: Pakistan - Saba and Aneela were kidnapped by Muslims on June 26. The kidnappers filed for custody, stating they had converted to Islam and their father had no longer jurisdiction over them.  They also had been forcibly married to Muslim men.  Pray that the ruling in favor of the Muslims will be repealed.  Pray that Saba and Aneela will be returned home.  Pray that they will remain strong in their faith.

Whitehorse Inn Topics

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.

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.

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