Church Family Announcements

Next Sunday -- July 20
Next Week Sunday we welcome back a guest speaker, Rev. Aubrey Botha, the pastor at Cambridge Presbyterian Church. Aubrey spoke for us on June 15 and we welcome him.

Praise and Prayer
Marnie Kersten was involved in an accident this week. She suffered a broken rib, bruised vertebrae and cuts to her head and body. She was removed unconscious with the jaws of life so we are thankful that her injuries were not more serious.

“[God’s] ways are too wonderful for me” (Psalm 139). I am overjoyed that my mom, Catharine Cornelisse, could return home this week. She is taking some quiet time to rest this week and adjust to the side effects of the anti-seizure medication. Your prayers have been heard by God and experienced by both my mother and myself. Thank you and Blessings. Jacqui & Catharine

Church Staff
Jacqui Cornelisse will be away from July 17th through 20th attending the Christian Reformed Home Missions Small Groups and Evangelism Conference in Lombard, Illinois with Nellie Smedes, Evelyn DeMos and Ann McInall. I will be checking my e-mails and messages, so just --- well --- e-mail me or leave a message if you need me. My brother Andy and Debra Edwards will be capably caring for my mother in my absence.

Pastor John Wildeboer will be away on vacation from July 14th to July 29th.

Percussion Ensmeble - Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 – 8:00
Ever wanted to just hit something? Now’s your chance -come bang on a drum! David would like to invite those who are interested to come to an evening of ‘jamming’. Anyone & any age is welcome – no knowledge of percussion is necessary!

You may have noticed David playing a hand drum last week – it’s called a Cajon (pronounced Ca – hon) and is a Peruvian drum. We also have a Djembe (a West African drum), plus Claves from Cuba, Agogos (Bells from Yoruba), Shakers, Tambourines, and of course a Cow Bell! Playing together in a percussion ensemble is incredibly rewarding – each person plays a very simple rhythm, but when added all together it becomes a rhythmic orchestra!

Guitar Ensemble - Wednesday July 23 from 7:00 to 8:00
Want to improve your guitar skills? Join David for a jam session! Call him at 829-2242 x 224.

Coming this Fall on Wednesday Evenings - Dunamis
We’ve talked about it at Discipleship Committee meetings, Outreach Committee Meetings, Ministry Board Meetings. We are excited about ClearView continuing its vision to Be and Build in the Power of the Spirit and to the Glory of God, an outreaching church of faith, hope and love. What is it? Why do you need to know? Coming this fall – Dunamis – in the power of the Spirit. More information to follow. For those who cannot wait – go to www.dunamisfellowshipcanada.org or speak to Helena Ouwehand or Jacqui Cornelisse.

A Mountain of Pennies: A Mountain of Hope
This week, at ClearView Kids Camp, we launched our campaign to build a mountain of pennies to support the work of the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee as they fight against the injustice that is AIDS in Africa, Asia and Latin America and fight for those affected by HIV/AIDS, including so many children who are left orphaned and alone. We are going to keep building this mountain all summer long and maybe even until Christmas, so keep bringing in your pennies. See the wheelbarrow in the foyer and the insert in this bulletin for more details. Hey Kids, even if you don’t come to this church, drop your pennies in anytime and we’ll keep you updated on how the mountain is growing.

Job Posting
The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has a full-time opening for a Volunteer Coordinator in Burlington to provide support for ServiceLink - Canada. For more information, visit www.crcna.org. To apply submit a resume and letter of interest electronically to apply@crcna.org by July 25.