Parkland Reformed Church of Ponoka      Lord’s Day: May 4, 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:                      Craig and Kim Haan

Nursery AM  Infants:     Brenda Faber, Helen Pikkert, Jessica Schakel

Toddlers:                     Sylvia Schakel, Gerlinde Visser, Rachel Vande Pol, Brooke Makkinga

PM  Infants:                  Elaine Faber, Willemien Wright

            Toddlers:                     Gerrie Krijger, Justine Otten

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

Coffee Schedule:          K&M Otten; D&L Overeem

Offerings:

• 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.

• 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.

Announcements from Council

Church Family: Edwin and Alison Niemeijer were blessed with a baby girl this past Wednesday. Nevaeh (7lbs 3ozs) and mother are doing well. Let us remember all those with child, the elderly, the widows and widowers, the grieving, and those with on-going health concerns in our prayers. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; Let the children of Zion rejoice in their King (Psalm 149:2).

Accommodations Needed: We are still in need of accommodations for our summer student and his family. Please alert a Council member if you hear of anything.

Today                           Young Adults Get-Together in Leduc

Tues. May 6                  Secret Sister Social @ 10:00am

Wed. May 7                  Seniors Day in Edmonton @ 10:00am

Greeters:                      Darryl and Danna Hoeksema

Nursery AM  Infants:     Bonnie Van’t Klooster, Vanessa Thalen, Jessica Faber

Toddlers:                     Elaine Makkinga, Leanne Walls, Dianna Both

PM  Infants:                  Mariette Pols, Sophie Stolk

            Toddlers:                     Martha Otten, Nynke Miedema, Rachel Rodenburg

Mother of the month:    May: Andrea Thalen

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

Offering:                       Mustard Seed / Food Banks Lacombe & Ponoka

Texts for next week:      am: Acts 2        pm: Belgic Confession Article 29

May 12                         VBS Volunteer meeting @ 7:30 at the Meinen’s

May 18                         Coffee Schedule: H&L Overeem and R&H Pikkert

Thank-you: Thank-you so much to all the people who came out to help with the church spring-cleaning this past Monday.  We had a great turn-out and were able to get a lot done in a short amount of time.  Your help is greatly appreciated!

Spring Women's Conference:  A big "thank you" goes out to all of those who either attended or participated in any way in the conference on Wednesday.  It was a wonderful day of fellowship with sisters in the Lord from all over Alberta .   Thanks, also, to Rev. Ramkissoon who gave a challenging and thought-provoking message on Canadian Idols in the morning.  For those of you who were unable to attend the conference, there are one or two (more can be made) DVD's available of the day at the back of church.

Secret Sister Social: For those of you who participated in the Secret Sister Program this year, we will be having our year end social on May 6 at 10:00 a.m. here at the church.  We ask that the ladies, from the Ladies Fellowship group, bring a plate of goodies to share for that morning.  Baby-sit will be provided.
 

Young Adults Lunch TODAY: The young adults going to Leduc this afternoon are welcome to stay at church after the first service for a lunch that has been prepared for them. We will then be leaving from the church at 1:30pm to go to the Leduc URC in time for their second service. After their service we are invited to stay for supper and games with young adults from Leduc and Edmonton .

Attention all V.B.S. volunteers: On May 12 @ 7:30 pm we would love to have you come to the Meinen’s to review the material for this year’s Vacation Bible School program. If you cannot make it call Inge @ 783 2423. We would love to see new faces even if you have not signed up. Thank-you for your support, Jolanda and Inge

Accommodations Needed: We are a young family that is hoping to move to Ponoka in the beginning of June. We are looking for a place to rent and someone to babysit our two children during the day. If you know of a place for rent or if you are willing to babysit please contact Jonathan or Candace Slomp at (780)487-0239 or e-mail canslo23@yahoo.ca. Any help would be appreciated.

Whitehorse Inn Topics 

May 4, 2008: The Case for Theology & Apologetics

How important is it to know what you believe and why you believe it? Should the average Christian be informed about doctrines like justification and propitiation, or are those only for academic types? On this edition of the program the hosts discuss these question and interact with some on-the-street polls taken at a recent pastors convention.

May 11, 2008: The Case for Theology & Apologetics (Part 2)

On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts continue to interact with recent polls taken at a pastors convention on the importance of understanding theology and Biblical terminology. They also respond to the great number of pastors who preferred the sharing of one's personal testimony over the use of apologetics to reach outsiders.

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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