Announcements Dec 30 2007

All Nations Christian Reformed Church Announcements for the Week of December 23rd-30th , 2007 Calendar Tuesday

10:00am Christmas Morning Worship

Wednesday Sunday

No choir this week; we will resume next Wednesday 10:00am Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12; Jane Porter preaching 7:00pm Evening worship

This coming week: Pastor Dave will be on vacation. If you are in need of pastoral care, please contact an Elder (Dale Poel, Jane Porter, Rob Stel, Alice Veenema, Valerie Walker). Next Sunday (Jan. 6), Jane Porter will preach. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us… full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). −

In our church’s prayer cycle, pray for those on page 15 of the directory: Rob, Pam, Jocelyn, Annika, and Lydia Stel; Cindy Suurd; Connie Uyterlinde; Aaron Van Donkelaar; Peter, Rachel, Erin, Marrisa, Annalies, and Andrew Van Harmelen; Kyle Van Tol.

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Continue to pray for those struggling with long term health: Mary Joseph, Margaret Henry, B.J. Fullerton, Deloris Boutilier.

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Please pray for John Barnstead, his mother Dolores, and his uncle Joe, as John’s grandma died last week.

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Please pray for John and Jim Wilson, whose father had a serious heart attack last week. He is more stable now.

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At the end of this year, thank God for his blessing and all of our ministries this past year! As a “smaller” church, we are blessed with so very many resources, talents, and joy.

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And also at the end of 2007, thank the Lord that he has the whole world in his hands!

Reuse! Recycle! Elna can use recycled Christmas cards for children's program for next year. You can place them in her mailbox at church. The choir will be continuing its Christmas vacation this week. We will resume choir practice on Wednesday, January 9th at 8pm at the church. Last Week’s Offerings: General fund Designated cause Benevolence fund Kallemeyns Total:

$3098.60 246.00 100.00 35.00 $3479.60

Large Print Liturgies: If you or someone you know would be helped by having larger print liturgies on Sunday morning, would you let Pastor Dave know? Perhaps we can begin to supply these.

News from our Denomination As Long As The Earth Endures: Can anything grow in winter? Or is it merely a season of cold and death? In some places it snows, while in others it rains. No matter what the winter conditions, it seems to last too long each year. What promises does God make for winter? Find out on the Jan.6 Back to God Hour. Go to www.BacktoGod.net for local stations and times. Morrie’s Love Story: Morrie is furious with Liz. Will they ever be friends again? Check out what’s happening on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at PO Box 5070, Burlington ON L7R 3Y8 for your very own Bible study and to join the Kids Corner Bible Club. Reading Week Project: (Feb. 16-24) for College & University Students! do justice, love kindness, walk humbly… come spend “A Week With Micah 6:8” on a special service & learning project in Toronto geared specifically for you! Live in a diverse community and experience in a very special way God’s call for your lives and for his people. For information contact ServiceLink Canada [email protected] or Fred Witteveen at Friendship Community Church [email protected]. Festival Of Faith And Writing: At Calvin College Apr. 17-19, 2008. Speakers include Kathleen Norris, Yann Martel, Katherine Paterson, Edward P. Jones, Elizabeth Berg, James Schaap, Phyllis Tickle, Kadir Nelson, Krista Tippett, Francine Rivers, Franz Wright, and many more. Group discounts are available for book clubs and other church groups. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today by registering online at www.calvin.edu/festival. For information, call the Festival office at 616.526.6770 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Calvin Symposium On Worship: Make plans to attend the 2008 Calvin Symposium on Worship, Jan. 24-26, a time of worshiping and learning with presenters and attendees from across North America and beyond. This year's theme is "With Every Good Thing." Visit www.calvin.edu/worship for more information and online registration (by Jan. 17 or when full). Group discount for four or more attendees from same church.

Pastor: Rev. David Vroege Email: [email protected] Bulletin Editor: [email protected] Deadline for submissions: Thursday @ 7:00 p.m