Parkland Reformed Church of Ponoka      Lord’s Day: July 6, 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:                  Gerry and Wilma Makkinga

Nursery AM  Infants:    Helen Pikkert, Sandra Thalen, Becky Kooiker, Christine                                                     Walls

Toddlers:                      Sylvia Schakel, Brenda Faber, Leah Ingold

PM  Infants:                  Elaine Makkinga, Andrea Thalen, Leanne Walls

          Toddlers:                      Gerrie Krijger, Janelle Overeem

Library Attendants:     Wilma Makkinga, Janelle Overeem, Susan Prins

Offerings:

·       This is a local Christian School for Lacombe and area 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.

·       Through this ministry, Rev. Tony Zekveld with help from Toronto Reformed Church, works among the South Asians, mainly Sikhs in the greater Toronto area.

Announcements from Council

Church Family: Those in our midst recovering from surgery continue to do well, and we give thanks to our ever-gracious Father on behalf of them. Remember those with child, and those families in which there are children with health concerns. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, “Amen!” Praise the Lord! (Psalm 106:48).

Membership:  Today we officially welcome Brian and Janice Rypstra and their children Maria, Scott and Brenda as members of our church.  We pray that they will be blessed as they serve the Lord here in our church and that we as a congregation may be a blessing to them.

New Elders: We are in need of 2 new elders and we ask the congregation for nominations. Today there will be 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.

Profession of Faith: We, as council, rejoice with the following young people that have requested to do public Profession of Faith: 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.If there are no valid objections the Profession of Faith service will take place on July 13, 2008, in the afternoon service.

Council Notes: July 2, 2008:

Pete Ellens and Morris Thalen absent with notice.

-  Old Business: a) Abuse Prevention policy. Amended and approved

  b) To put Church sign on Hwy 2A has been abandoned.

c) Student salary discussed and approved.

The decision to give Simon Lievaart voting rights has been rescinded

                                      d) Air conditioning unit to be a budget item for next year.

                             e) Committee mandates distributed.

-  Reports: a) Classis Minutes available. Contact Johan Feitsma if you would like a copy.

                   b) Church Plant committee met. John Barach contact person.

                   c) Deacons: Art Wassink-Chairman, Edwin Niemeijer - Secretary, Herbert Pols -

                   Treasurer, Darcy Ingold – Vice-all.

                   Request to change July 20 am collection to diaconal. Approved

-  New Business: a) Consistory meeting on July 23 @ 7:30 pm, council meeting @ 9:00 pm

Congregational meeting August 14 @ 8:00 pm

  -  Correspondence: a) Joseph Grootenboer from Edmonton Maranatha CRC has asked for

                             bulletin announcement, to place Burmese refugees. Deacons to research.

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

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

Library Attendants:     Lisa Ellens, Christine Walls, Grace Stolk

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

Offering:                        Middle Eastern Reformed Fellowship / Rehoboth         

Texts for Next Week:   am: Haggai 2: 10-23    pm: Matthew 10:32-33

July 7                             Teen Club Year-End Bowling in Lacombe @ 7:00 pm

July 13                 Profession of Faith in PM service

July 19                 Church Picnic starting at 11:00AM

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

Teen Club: Teen Club will be having their year-end bowling at Ambassador Lanes in Lacombe on Monday, July 7^th at 7:00 pm.  Cost is $7.00.  Following bowling we will be going to Dairy Queen so please bring money for that as well.  Any questions call Wilma Makkinga @ 782-0494. 

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 next Sunday, July 13th 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!

Building and Maintenance:

·       For bookings of the the church facilities please contact Mr. Sam Salomons at 782-0088

·       Parents only are to pick up their children from the nursery on Sunday mornings

·       Sports equipment is off limits on Sunday after services

·       When using the church for any function it is your responsibility to wash all dishtowels and tablecloths and to return table and chairs back to banquet storage properly

·       It has been brought to our attention that the doors are being left open on occasion.  When you leave the church, please check from the outside if the door has properly locked.

·       If you have and concerns or comments for building and maintenance, please contact any of your committee members: Sam Salomons, Leen Vogelaar, or Wim Floryn.  Thank-you for you cooperation!

From the Voice of the Martyrs: Turkey - Pray that the false charges against Pastor Pickalar will be dropped and that he will be released. Pastor Picalar was previously targeted for his faith in January 2008 when he received telephone death threats from a local youth. Ask God to thwart the attempts of those who seek to intimidate Christians in Turkey through violence, threats and false accusations.  Pray for opportunities for Christians in Turkey to share the truth of who Jesus is with those around them.

Whitehorse Inn Topics

July 6, 2008 The Gospel According to Pelagius

Who was Pelagius and what did he teach about sin, grace and the gospel? Why have his views stayed with us through the centuries? On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts will discuss the history and influence of Pelagianism, as they continue their series Christless Christianity.

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.

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