Parkland Reformed Church of Ponoka      Lord’s Day: June 1, 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 afternoon we witness the baptism of God’s covenant child Nevaeh Rebekah.

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

TODAY: Greeters:                     Merlin and Joanne Klopstra

Nursery AM  Infants:    Inge Meinen, Anita Zuidhof, Bethany Plantinga

Toddlers:                     Irene Feitsma, Monique Otten

PM  Infants:                  Grace Stolk, Brandi Makkinga

            Toddlers:                     Patricia Versluis, Karen Wright

Library Attendants:       Wilma Makkinga, Janelle Overeem, Susan Prins

Coffee Schedule:              G&H Pol and H&M Pols

Offerings:

• Word & Deed Ministries seeks to help those in developing countries through spiritual and physical aid. Relief is also made available in extreme emergency situations, such as floods and earthquakes. The scope of the assistance usually depends on the contributions of finances, medicines, blankets and temporary housing. It is our goal that the people would become self-sufficient from this relief and ultimately come to know Christ as their Savior.

• The Bible League provides Scriptures and training worldwide that bring persons prepared by the Holy Spirit into the fellowship of Christ & His Church.

Their Efforts Will...

§         Provide Bibles and related materials through cost efficient systems.

§         Promote personal, family, and small group Bible study.

§         Partner with churches and mission organizations, supplying them with Bibles, related materials and training in church planting and Scripture placement.

§         Strengthening those who are persecuted by supplying them with a copy of God's Word.

§         Protect donor investments through accountability systems that measure and report the results we and our ministry partners achieve, through the grace of God.

           For more information call the Bible League of Canada at 1-800-363-9673 or visit their website www.bibleleague.ca.

Announcements from Council

Church Family: Mrs. Winnie Lindemulder will submit to hip replacement surgery this Monday. Continue to remember Evelyn Pol’s father, Jerry DeVries, as he remains in the hospital in Edmonton in critical condition. Medication has been administered to deal with the blot clot near his heart and now in his leg. Remember the elderly and those with on-going health concerns. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not (Lamentations 3:22).

Banns of Marriage: Mr. Gary Stolk and Miss Bethany Plantinga have signified their desire to be united in marriage. If there are no lawful objections, the ceremony will take place on June 14^th 2008 at Emmanuel United Reformed Church in Neerlandia.

Summer Student: We are still in need of the following items for our summer student and his family: vacuum and/or broom, iron, small bookshelf, strainer, mixing spoons, lamp(s), towels (kitchen and bathroom), laundry basket/hamper, desk and chair, map of city. If you can donate any of these items for use by the Lievaarts during their stay here please call Doris at 782-0556.

Summer Student Pantry Drive : In preparation for the Lievaarts we’d like to stock their pantry with some dry goods. There is a box in the foyer (today only) for this purpose if you would like to donate a can, jar, or pack of something. Suggested items: jam, sauce, pasta, beans, seasonings, coffee, tea, salad dressing, drink crystals, juice, canned milk, ketchup, cleaning supplies, cookies, cake mix, detergent, soap, etc. etc.

Today               Young Peoples Barbeque at H. Overeem’s

Greeters:                      Elders

Nursery AM  Infants:    Natalie Ellens, Robyn Makkinga, Rachel Schakel

Toddlers:                     Shanae VanderPloeg, Rachel VandePol, Julia Zuidhof, Emily deWith

PM  Infants:                  Frances Versluis, Eileen Ingold, Karissa Zuidhof

            Toddlers:                     Lisa Ellens, Michelle Vande Pol

Mother of the month:    June: Sophie Stolk

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

Offering:                       Diaconal / Voice of the Martyrs  

Texts for Next Week:     am: Judges 9:22-57      pm: Belgic Confession Articles 32

June 8              Lord’s Supper

June 15                        Coffee Schedule: D&L Provost and J&J Rodenburg

July 19              Church Picnic (more details to follow)

Sunday Luncheon: Between services Luncheon cancelled for today, June 1.  Let’s try again for the long weekends this summer: June 29, Aug. 3, and Aug. 31.  Questions or comments call Susan Prins. 

Young Peoples: TODAY at 6:00pm there will be a Young People’s year-end barbeque at H. Overeem’s.  Please bring your baseball gloves.  Any questions call Janelle Overeem @ 704-9855.

Directory Update: New phone numbers for Mark and Michelle Stolk.

            Mark: (403) 505-9524                 Michelle: (403) 963-0042

“We make a living by what we get…

                        We make a life by what we give”

                                                                                    Winston Churchill

                                                Lacombe Christian School would like to invite you to join us in                                                  honoring Marj Lane for her many years of service as a teacher.  On                                                              June 4, 2008 there will be an open house at the west campus library,                                                         coffee and cake will be served from 3:00 – 4:30 PM .

                                               Retirement is an exciting milestone to reach and we pray that God                                                                  will bless Marj and her family with wonderful new adventures!

Ponoka Christian School Auction: Every year we thank the businesses for donating services or items to our annual fundraising auction, but it wouldn't be a success without any buyers.  And this year the turn-out was great. Because of everyone involved we were able to raise $ 67.000— We feel blessed God gives us the means to provide Christian Education for our children. Thank you so much!      The auction committee.

From the Voice of the Martyrs: Nigeria - Thank the Lord that Mary and Uche were safely released. The Christian girls were kidnapped by militant Muslims.  The parents were told that they had converted to Islam and could not be released. The police evacuated the girls who were then reunited with their parents.  Ask God to strengthen those affected by the mob who destroyed six church buildings and shops belonging to Okoye’s foster father  to remain steadfast as they suffer  for Him (Revelation 2:10).Pray that young Christian girls in Nigeria who have been kidnapped by Muslims will remain strong in faith and be freed.

Bridal Shower: All ladies are cordially invited to a bridal shower to celebrate the upcoming weddings of Sandra Lindemulder to Ferdinand Vander Vlugt, as well as Bethany Plantinga to Garry Stolk. The shower will take place on Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:30 at the church.  Please bring a snack and come enjoy an evening of fellowship to celebrate the wonderful gift of marriage for these two couples!  See you there!

Whitehorse Inn Topics

June 1, 2008 The Theology of N.T. Wright

On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts discuss the views of popular theologian N.T. Wright, focusing in particular on his understanding of the covenant, his ideas concerning the "new perspective on Paul," and even his view of the gospel itself. Where do the hosts agree with Bishop Wright? Where do they disagree? Tune in to find out!

June 8, 2008 Assuming the Gospel

What is the most important thing people need to regularly hear from the pulpit? Are churches guilty of assuming the gospel? These are some of the questions we put to pastors at a recent convention, and on this broadcast of the White Horse Inn the hosts will discuss these matters and interact with the results from our polls.

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