Iron Springs Christian Reformed Church
March 18, 2018
Serving Elder March 26-April 1 Administrator: April Hubers
GloriannaScholtenChurch Phone: (403) 738-4433
Cell: (403) 892-2483E-mail:
ulletin Deadline: Thursday noon
Website: ironspringscrc.com
Iron Springs CRC Vision Statement
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we strive to be a caring, Christ centered community of believers, nurturing spiritual growth and sharingGod’s love at home, work and abroad.
Welcome to our worship service at Iron Springs CRC. Today we welcome Pastor Andrew Joosse, retired CRC pastor from Southern AB churches spanning Monarch to Lethbridge. Please join us for coffee and juice in the fellowship hall after the service.
Birthdays This Week:Today: Larissa V, Julia K, Irene D, Holly BMonday: Lynsey S Tuesday: Hank B, Kurt SWednesday: William S, Brett B Saturday: Dorothy V, Jamie S
Order of Worship
Palm Sunday: March 25, 2018
Call to Worship
* Opening SongsAll Glory, Laud, & Honour
The Power of Your Love
* God’s Greeting
Silent Prayer
Song The Wonder of Your Cross
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Assurance
Song of AssuranceGlorious Day
Lenten ProfessionApostles Creed
Offering
Offertory Prayer
Children’s Message Palm branches and song
Song of Preparation Blessed Assurance
(Children grade 2 and under leave for Sunday School)
Scripture PassageMatthew 21:1-11
MessageThe Servant King
Song of Response Let it be Said of Us
Announcements
Congregational Prayer
*Closing Song: Oh to See the Dawn
*Parting Blessing
*DoxologyIt Is Well
*Please stand if you are able
Church Calendar
TodaySunday School for Grade’s 2 and under during the AM service
Young People's meeting at Dave and Julia's at 7:00. Ian has snack.
MondayCouncil Meeting 7:00pm
TuesdaySeasoned & Spiced Bowling Outing
WednesdayCoffee Break at Cornerstone 9:45
Friday Good Friday Service: 10am
Today / Good Friday / Next Week / April 8Serving Elder / Rodney Nieboer / GloriannaScholten / GloriannaScholten / Art Dronkelaar
Ushers / Brenden S
Brent V / Tanya R
Alina S / Breaden S
Allan VZ / Melissa V
Esther R
Greeters / Michael & Esther R / Lorna R / Aaron & Marion E / Henry & Arlene E
Coffee / Eric & Naomi V
GerbrandSylvanna V / Joe & Teresa B
Annie V / Audrey K
Leighton & Elinor / Hank & Agnes P
Nursery / Julia, Ian, Shaun, Taylor / Alisa, Jayden, Kyle, Bria / Marie, Lauryn, Levi, Liam
Sunday School
(Ages 3&4) / Mike R
Carter / Mike R
Nevyn / Matt
Clara
Sunday School
(K & Grade 1) / Peter
Kaden / Peter
Bram / Landen
Mark
Library / Nancy / Candace / Karen
Alberta Rose
Piyami Lodge / Henry & Willemien S
Audrey K, Frank D
Church family
Psalm 46:1 testifies that, “God is our refuge and strength” and that with Him we can do wondrous things. Lord we thank you for our church, for all the caring, strong people you’ve blessed us with. Lord, give our family refuge when dealing with pain, depression, and anxiety. Whether we are old or young, big or small we are all your children and you have chosen us to be your people. Lord we ask that you grant healing to Dave K, Jordan V, Bertha T, and Len D; be close to them as they cope with their daily struggles. Give each member strength with the process of searching for what comes next for our church. Thank you, Lord, for always watching over us.
Our Worship Next Week: Prepare your hearts for communion for Good Friday service with Pastor Martin Boardman at 10:00am.
Deacons
March 25-Bible League: Our purpose is to do all we can to bring the living word of God into the hands of people around the world; because the world needs the Living Word of God more than anything else.
March 30-Lethbridge Pregnancy Centre: The goal of the Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre is to provide woman with emotional and practical support they need when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Our staff and volunteers are committed to serving the women and men of our community, providing compassionate care during a difficult time.
Consistory Minutes
Art welcomed all to the meeting. Delbert led in devotions reading about our Perfect Path.
Agenda was adopted. Minutes from January Meeting approved.
Profession of Faith class update. Reported on visits to various programs in our church. A letter was written to clerk of classis in regards to the reformation committee. Spoke briefly about the classis meeting, will further the discussion at the council meeting. Lords Supper will be held on Good Friday. Discussed some thoughts on who could speak at our upcoming congregational meeting. Art has done a great job organizing people for pulpit supply.
Helen closed in Prayer, next meeting scheduled for April 16, 2018.
Iron Springs News
Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday (April 1) at 6:45am.
Service and pancake and eggs breakfast to follow at Leighton & Elinor’s house: 6 miles east of Picture Butte on Hwy 519, south on RR 20-3, last house on the winding road, stop before you hit the river.
Seasoned and Spiced will have a lunch and bowling date this Tuesday (March 27) at Holiday Bowl, 2825 - 2 Ave. South. We will begin lunch at 12:00 and bowl at 1:00 pm. You can play 1/2 game by taking turns with someone or play 1 or 2 games, anything that works for you. Come on out for fun, food and exercise!
Moving BoxesIf anyone has an assortment of moving boxes they'd like to recycle please contact Pastor Frank as he is starting to packhis books, and other items.
Area News
Friends of Immanuel Dinner: The Immanuel Christian School Board invites you to a fundraising dinner in support of the ICSS Middle Years Outdoor Space on Wednesday, March 21; doors open at 5:30 pm with the dinner to begin at 6pm in the large gym, 802 -6 Avenue North, Lethbridge. Dinner is by donation. The keynote speaker Barb Marchuk of His Song Ministries (Coaldale, AB). We will also have the opportunity to listen to the Senior High Choir and *new* take part in a Silent Auction for gift baskets graciously donated by ICES staff and students!Come join us for the evening! Please RSVP to the Society Office by Wednesday, March 14, at 403-327-4223 or online at We look forward to seeing you!
ELIM SOCIETY – Annual General membership meeting: Tuesday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.Elim Village, 275 Lettice Perry Road N.
You may look forward to hearing the progress of the society over the past year, to electing of new board members and to pay your $25.00 annual membership fee.
“You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the aged, and you shall fear your God: I amthe Lord.” Leviticus 19:32. As a society, we are actively seeking new board members in this kingdom work of caring for our seniors. If you may be interested, please contact a board member or the administration at Elim Village – 403-715-1929. The board takes this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and financial support throughout the year and we look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Pete & the Re-Petes will be playing a concert with Andre Knevel and LiselotteRokyta on April 6 at 7:30 in the Southminster United Church (1011 – 4th Ave S. Lethbridge, AB). This concert is in support of missionaries in Papua New Guinea. Tickets are $10 at the door, 16 and under are free; a freewill offering will be taken for Papua New Guinea Missions.
2018 Kings University Eagles Summer Camps
Registration for Eagles summer camps is open! Sign up volleyball for boys and girls, with camps ranging from ages 9 to 17. The camps run between August 27 and 30.
For more information and to register, go to kingsu.ca.
Seafarers Ministry
The Ministry to Seafarers in Vancouver is planning to hire an intern for summer 2018 to serve as a ship visitor to the various terminals in the Port of Vancouver. This is a full-time paid position. Interested individuals please contact Rev. Gary Roosma at:
Elim Village is hiring a part time cook. Some weekend work is necessary. Approx. 32 hours monthly. Qualifications: cooking experience, food prep, clean up.Ability to work alone or as part of a team. Please forward resume to
Lethbridge and District Pro-Life
ATTENTION Grade 12 and College/University Students!
Lethbridge & District Pro-Life Association is offering three scholarships to students in the Lethbridge & District Pro-Life Association area who have proven leadership in encouraging respect for all human life.Scholarship application forms can be downloaded from our website. Application deadline is May 14, 2018.
Position Openings: Lethbridge pro-life is seeking to hire a temporary, part-time
Events Coordinator/Office Administrator and Two full-time summer positions for post secondary students. Lethbridge and District Pro-Life exists to proclaim the inherent value of human life from conception until natural death.Please apply by sending resume to .
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