| August
17, 2008 | | 
New to ClearView Church? Find out what you can expect
at our Sunday services.
| 10:00
AM -- Worship Service
We welcome Robin Bailey as our guest preacher this
morning. Robin came to Christ in this congregation a number of years ago & has
made his life’s work serving in fulltime ministry. He’s going to challenge us
to think about how we’re serving God, and with what motivation. |
Church
Family Announcements Next Sunday
- August 24
Next week Sunday morning Pastor John will be preaching on the
shortest book in the Old Testament—Obadiah. Come hear what this minor prophet
has to say to us today. We will also be celebrating communion - rejoicing in thanksgiving
at what Christ has done for us in his death and resurrection. We look forward
to seeing you then. Church Family
Mike
Davies passed away peacefully on Thursday night. Please remember to pray for Terri
and her children as they go though this difficult time of loss. More details will
be given during the service this morning. Congratulations
to Opa and Oma Leo, and great-Grandma Wiersma! Donna and Bill became grandparents
to Ella Marie O'Grady born on August 2nd. Ella and her parents Tara and Mike are
all doing well. Esther
The
book of Esther is one that is captivating and filled with many twists and turns,
happy and fearful moments, dangerous and deadly outcomes. Faith Alive has developed
a pilot study on the book of Esther, designed for a ‘younger generation’ of women
specifically. If anyone is interested in become a test group for this 6 week study
(day or evening), please contact Jacqui Cornelisse for more
information. Mother's Helper Wanted
We
are looking for someone to come into our home after school (to 7 pm) Monday thru
Friday to help with our four children, starting in early October. Please note
that this position is open to one or multiple individuals (pick which night(s)
of the week you want to work). Duties will include playing with older children (2,
4, 5), light cleaning duties, and help with bath time. Your own transportation
to and from our home is required. Thank you for your time and interest. Please
contact Yvonne Barber. Share Your
Vitality
Once again we are hosting Canadian Blood Services for their Labour
Day Blood Drive. They will be here receiving donations on Monday September 1st
from 12-4 pm. You can call 1-888-2 DONATE to make an appointment or you can meet
the representative from Canadian Blood Services in the lobby next Sunday morning
(Aug 24). She will be here to take appointments and do some initial blood typing.
Every 20 seconds someone in Canada needs blood. Please donate blood and share
your good health with others. Connections
Newsletter
The CONNECTIONS magazine will be back in September. Please
submit your articles by August 25. The
Banner
The August issue of The Banner, a monthly publication of
the Christian Reform denomination is now available for your reading pleasure in
the Welcome Centre. Sea to Sea 2008
Celebration Rally
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2.00—5:30 p.m. at Queenston Heights
Park, Niagara Falls, Ont. Please bring non-perishable food items for Project
Share.
2 p.m. - meet the cyclists, ministry fair;
4 p.m.- Celebration rally
with speaker, Dr. Brian Walsh.
| ClearView
Youth Ministries Summer
Reading Program
How have you been doing? Did you forget to keep reading
over the last few weeks just like I forgot to remind you? If so then make this
week catch up week. We are reading Mark 15. Remember you can read 5 chapters in
less then 30 minutes. Spend some time with Jesus this week. Young
Adult Profession of Faith Class
Did you miss making profession of faith
before leaving for college? Is it now years later and you would like the opportunity
to ask questions in a safe, non-judgmental environment? Starting this Tuesday
night at 8:00 we will be meeting at Pastor John’s house for 60 minutes to discuss
whatever questions or ideas you might have and find out what it means to make
profession of faith. Please feel free to come to just the first session and check
it out. Also note that being a part of these discussions does not necessarily
mean that you will make profession of faith. September
14-16 is our Sr Youth Kickoff Retreat
Book the time off work – tell your
friends – mark the date. I know you want more details but look here next week
to find out where we are going. |
| Offerings As
a church we want to give back to God’s work so we schedule a time for this in
our services. If you are our guest, you are welcome to participate, but do not
feel obligated. Offering
for this Sunday (August
17):
The Lighthouse
Deeply
involved with refugee assistance and settlement. The Lighthouse continues to be
a beacon of God's love and compassion to those who are new to Canada. Offering
for next Sunday (August 24):
Wycliffe Bible Translators - Supporting
Christine DeVisser in Cameroon
Together with partners worldwide, we service
indigenous people through language related ministries, especially Bible translations
and literacy. |
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