We Believe belong. grow. serve. Jennings Creek CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Jennings Creek CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 206 Angeline St. North, Lindsay, ON K9V 4Y4 * 705-328-0177 Photo Courtesy of Tom Worsley Sunday, December 2, 2018 ADVENT 2018 Sunday Morning Worship, December 2, 2018 BELONG a time to gather and praise Prelude Welcome led by Pastor Ben Prayer led by Pastor Ben Advent Candle Reading/Lighting Song of Response .............................................................................................“In Christ Alone” Red 770 God’s Greeting led by Pastor Ben Songs of Praise ...............................................................“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Red 61:1,2,6 “The Creed (This I Believe)” “Immanuel” a time to tell the truth...and hear it Confession led by Pastor Ben Assurance led by Pastor Ben Song of Thanksgiving ........................................................................................................“Mighty to Save” Congregational Prayer led by Ron Fintelman Offering........................................................ Ministry to Seafarers (envelopes and loose money) (includes Church Ministry Budget envelopes) Offertory Song..............................................................................................“Open the Eyes of My Heart” Offertory Prayer led by Pastor Ben GROW a time for discovery...and change Blessing/Dismissal of Children (Children age 3 through Grade 5 are dismissed for Kid Connection) Scripture Reading read by Terri‑Lee VanHalteren.....................................................Luke 1:1‐25 Pg. 990 Sermon "We Believe: Hope" SERVE as a community we are sent out... Song of Response........................................................................................................................“We Believe” Announcements Benediction led by Pastor Ben Doxology/Closing Song ............................“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” Red 772:1,4, Ch Postlude .......................................................................................................................“Take Us to the River” We Believe
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WeBelieve
b e l o n g . g r o w . s e r v e .
Jennings CreekCHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
Jennings CreekCHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
206 Angeline St. North, Lindsay, ON K9V 4Y4 * 705-328-0177
Photo Courtesy of Tom Worsley
Sunday, December 2, 2018
ADVENT 2018
Sunday Morning Worship, December 2, 2018
BELONG
a time to gather and praise
Prelude
Welcome led by Pastor BenPrayer led by Pastor BenAdvent Candle Reading/LightingSong of Response .............................................................................................“In Christ Alone” Red 770God’s Greeting led by Pastor BenSongs of Praise...............................................................“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Red 61:1,2,6
“The Creed (This I Believe)”
“Immanuel”
a time to tell the truth...and hear it
Confession led by Pastor BenAssurance led by Pastor BenSong of Thanksgiving ........................................................................................................“Mighty to Save”Congregational Prayer led by Ron FintelmanOffering........................................................ Ministry to Seafarers (envelopes and loose money)
(includes Church Ministry Budget envelopes)Offertory Song..............................................................................................“Open the Eyes of My Heart”Offertory Prayer led by Pastor Ben
GROW
a time for discovery...and changeBlessing/Dismissal of Children
(Children age 3 through Grade 5 are dismissed for Kid Connection)
as a community we are sent out...Song of Response........................................................................................................................“We Believe”
Announcements
Benediction led by Pastor BenDoxology/Closing Song ............................“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” Red 772:1,4, Ch
Postlude.......................................................................................................................“Take Us to the River”
FAMILY WORSHIP HOURLindsay Cable 10Peterborough Cable 10Sunday, 8 & 10 am, 8 & 10 pmSeptember through May
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:Wed: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Thurs: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
MENTAL HEALTHNETWORK
Jennings Creek CRC is a
CAP Church
Shalem provides anonymous,professional counseling at nocharge through the congregationalassistance plan. Call Shalemdirectly at 1-866-347-0041.
CONTACT INFORMATION
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
WORLD RENEW, DISASTER RESPONSE: Wild-fires in California, World Renew is laying a founda-tion to help in subsequent recovery efforts throughunmet needs assessments, home repairs, and more,after the fires are extinguished and communitiesbegin to regroup after the initial damage. We will notbe doing a collection here at the church, but if youwould like to donate please go online to www.worl-dresponsedisasterresponseservices.com.
Living Christmas Tree Services
at St. Andrews Church Dec. 2nd
at 4:30pm. For more info pleasecall 705-324-4842.
The Kawartha Lakes Singers, directed by ArleneGray, is presenting their annual Christmas Concert,“Welcome Yule” We will be accompanied by theNorthumberland Orchestra & Choir from Cobourg.The Lindsay performance is Sunday, Dec. 9th
2:30pm at Cambridge St. United Church. TheFenelon Falls performance, without the Orchestra isTuesday, Dec. 4th at St. James Anglican Church.Adult tickets are $20 and $5 for children. Tickets areavailable from Marilyn Kuiperij: 374-4394, or at thedoor.
Celebrate Christ's birth with us!
Durham Christian High School's Christ-mas Concert will prepare you for the hol-idays. Featuring our Praise and Worship
Teams and performances from our Concert bandand Jazz band - this will be a wonderful evening towatch our youth perform to the glory of God. Be sureto invite your friends and family! Save the date forTuesday, December 11th at 7:30pm at Durham Chris-tian High School on your calendar. Call the schooloffice at 905-623-5940 for more info.
2018 / 2019 SCHEDULESunday, January 27th
Sunday, April 19th or 21st (Easter)Sunday, June 16th
Sunday, September 15th
u Hymn books are available on a cart at the front of the sanctuary for those who like to sing withthe notes. All song lyrics will be projected.u Our prayer room is located to the right as you leave out the back of the sanctuary. Individualswill be available there immediately following the service if you wish to pray with someone.
u Kid Connection: Children age 3 through grade 5 gather for age-appropriate worship and learningduring the service, leaving just prior to the sermon. On Sundays when Kid Connection is not in sessiona Children’s Worship program is offered for the younger children (approx. age 3 to 5).
u Coffee and fellowship follow the service downstairs. u If you would like more information about our ministries, please ask someone near you, or call thechurch office.
This is a place to belong and grow, to serve and be equipped for service.We’re glad you’ve come!
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH FAMILY
OFFERING RESULTS: NOVEMBER 25/18
Church Ministry Budget $3,762.00Special Offerings
Sheila Dykstra & Johnathon Weverink 603.05Piano 2,000.00Heritage Christian School 150.00 TODAY’S OFFERING: “MINISTRY TO SEAFAR-ERS” M2S is a Montreal based CRC organization dedi-cated to caring for the physical, emotional and spiritualneeds of seafarers visiting the Port of Montreal. M2S ex-ists to be a seafarer’s advocate and first line of support,to lend both a sympathetic ear and a helping hand andto assist in providing a safe, relaxing place that all sea-farers can call their home away from home.
NEXT SUNDAY’S OFFERING: “KAWARTHA MIS-SION” is a local organization that is composed of volunteerswho care about helping the needy, locally, nationally andaround the world. They meet every Wednesday morningat their facility on St. David St. in Lindsay, to pack boxeswith clothing, medical equipment and supplies, bedding,items for orphanages and to assemble baby layettes.
Do you have email? Do you know how to send an e-card? Sheila Dykstra, our missionary in Nigeria, cel-ebrates her birthday on December 19 and loves toreceive greetings from Canada. Contact: [email protected]. By snail mail: Sheila Dykstra, c/oResonate Nigeria Courier, 1700 28th St, GrandRapids, MI 49508-1407 By the way, also send aChristmas card to Sheila & Jonathan while you're atit! A reminder from your missionary contact.
Please pray for Betty Rinzema as she fell and brokeher hip. Betty has been released from Ross Memo-rial hospital and is recovering at Country Estates.Please also pray for Walter.
Please join us on Sunday,Dec. 16th for the baptismof Charlotte McKague,daughter of Ben McKague
and Michelle MacDonald.
GIFT CARDS UPDATE: As of Dec 1ST the LCESbank account will be closing. This means that all theprofits of the gift cards sales will now to HeritageChristian School (HCS). When purchusing gift cardsmake cheque payable to HCS. We will still fund raisefor the transportation to Durham (DCHS) in the formof our Boerenkool supper. You may also support ei-ther HCS or DCHS by giving your donation directly toeither school. For more information please speak withHank Bossema.
THANK YOU GEMS! I would like to thank the GEMS so much for the visit, the cookies andthe prayers. Jake Griffioen
EVENTSWEEK OF: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2ND TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
FREE MOVIE NIGHT: Friday, Dec. 14th at BethelChurch. Doors open at 6:30pm. Movie showing is“The Star” an animated movie of the Nativity.
POND HOCKEY CHARITY TOURNAMENT: Sat.February 2nd, 2019. Jeremy Coupland’s Search andRescue Team is running this tournament and theyare looking for teams and sponsors. For more infoor to sponsor visit scugogpondhockey.com or con-tact Jeremy.
CHURCH & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAY TIME EVENT INFO
SUNDAY
DEC 2
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
6:30 PM
Morning Worship Service
Kid Connection
Evening Bible Study: Redeeming Work
Pastor Ben vanStraten
Sarah Bakker
& Rachel Albers
MONDAY 7:00 PM College & Careers - BOWLING Kim Griffioen
TUESDAY 8:00-4:00 Adult Day Program WEEKLY
FAITH FORMATION TEAM
WEDNESDAY 8:00-4:00
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Adult Day Program
Family Faith Formation:GEMS, Cadets & Youth go to your meeting areas
WEEKLY
Assigned Areas
THURSDAY 9:15 AM
7:30 PM
Coffee Break
Council Meeting
Kim Fintelman
705-359-1188
FRIDAY 6:30 PM MOVIE NIGHT “WOODLAWN” BETHEL CHURCH
SATURDAY 5 PM FALL KICK-OFF BBQ Ron & Kim Fintelmans
SUNDAY
DEC 9
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
6:30 PM
Morning Worship Service
Kid Connection
Evening Bible Study: Redeeming Work
Pastor Ben vanStraten
Carol Pypker
& Rick Albers
FFFNight
SCHEDULE
If you are unable to keep your schedule, please make sure you find a replacement. Thank you.
SERVICE SCHEDULE DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 9
PREACHING Pastor Ben vanStraten Pastor Ben vanStraten
PRAYER Ron Fintelman Pastor Ben vanStaten
OFFERING Ministry to Seafarers Kawartha Mission
TV MINISTRY Audio: Bill VanHalterenCam1: Rob HoogsteenCam2: Jacob ThalenVideo: Richard Bossema
Audio: Aaron BossemaCam1: Jeremy CouplandCam2: Richard BossemaVideo: Rick Albers
KID CONNECTION OR
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
Sarah Bakker & Rachel Albers& Dale Bandstra
Carol Pypker & Rick Albers& Dale Bandstra
MUSIC Carol Pypker P/T Terri-Lee VanHalteren
NURSERY Kim Fintelman &Rebecca Pypker
Mary Ann Hoogsteen &Thea VanHalteren
GREETERS
WELCOME CENTRE
Bill BuwaldaSteve/Kelly Greidanus
Bob MathewKrissy Mitchell
USHER Dave McKague Bill Buwalda
SCRIPTURE READING Terri-Lee VanHalteren Kim Fintelman
MEDIA SHOUT Liz Depooter Liz Depooter
COFFEE SERVICE Bill Buwalda Al Fielding & Jake Griffioen
DEACONS
ELDERS
Betty BoomsmaHenk Albers & Rob Hoogsteen
Heike OttensRob Hoogsteen & Dick Kuiperij
PRAYER ROOM Dave McKague & Annette G. Jeff & Carol Pypker
WeBelieve
ADVENT 2018
This Christmas season at Jennings Creek CRC we invite you toprepare for the coming of Jesus Christ. By stepping into the
middle of humanity and building a relationship with us, we intimatelycome face-to-face with the Son of God, the Saviour of the world,and We Believe that He comes to redeem, transform, and make
all things new.
This Christmas may you not only experience the hope, joy,peace, and love of God but also believe in the one
who is to come!
Dec. 2 - Dec. 25; Services begin at 10 am. Childcare providedCandlelight Service: Dec. 23, 6:30 pm