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Weekly News for Sunday, March 12, 2017

March 10, 2017

 

"Now is the Time"

2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-13

Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says,

“In a favorable time I listened to you,
    and in a day of salvation I have helped you.”

Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 3 We put no obstacle in anyone's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4 but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5 beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6 by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love; 7 by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8 through honor and dishonor, through slander and praise. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9 as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and yet not killed; 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

11 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. 13 In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.

SERMON NOTES

“Beginning well is a momentary thing; finishing well is a lifelong thing.”
- Ravi Zacharias

"Unfortunately, many of us presume that the world is the ultimate threat and that God’s function is to offset it. How different this is from the biblical position that God is far scarier than the world. When we assume that the world is the ultimate threat, we give it unwarranted power, for in truth, the world’s threats are temporary. When we expect God to balance the stress of the world, we reduce him to the world’s equal. As I walk with the Lord, I discover that God poses an ominous threat to my ego, but not to me. He rescues me from my delusions, so he may reveal the truth that sets me free. He casts me down, only to lift me up again. He sits in judgment of my sin, but forgives me nevertheless. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, but love from the Lord is its completion."

  • 2 Corinthians 6:1 “Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.” What does Paul mean that the Corinthian’s should not receive God’s grace in vail? What is the issue here? How can we help those around us who are on the wrong road?
  • 2 Corinthians 6:4 “but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,” How can we understand these oppositions in our Western world? How can we prepare for opposition? What part of this list stands out to you?

SCRIPTURES TO CONSIDER

  •  Hebrews 11-12:2 
  •  James 5:11
  •  2 Peter 1:5-7

THIS WEEK

MONDAY,  March 13
9:30 am Men’s Outreach Prayer
1:30 pm Women’s Prayertime
7:30 pm Monday Knight Men

TUESDAY,  March 14
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Youth/Adult Badminton

WEDNESDAY, March 15
9:00 am Daybreak
9:45 am Keenager’s Study
6:30 pm Worship & Prayer
6:30 pm AWANA
6:30 pm Jr High Study
6:30 pm Men’s Ephesians Study
6:30 pm Road to Emmaus
7:00 pm Young Adults Study at Vanderveen’s

THURSDAY, March 16
6:30 pm Sr. High Small Group at the Weibe's
7:00 pm Men's Floor Hockey
7:00 pm Evening Edition

FRIDAY, March 17
7:30 pm Youth - Foodbank Drive

SATURDAY , March 18

SUNDAY, March 19
9:15 am Worship Service
11:00 am Filipino Service
11:15 am Worship Service
6:00 pm Missions Celebration Service

JOURNEY UPDATES

OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING this Sunday, March 12, at 6:00 pm. All ages welcome. Coffee and tea provided, bring finger foods to share.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING  Tuesday, March 21 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Come and be updated in the Board of Elders decisions. There will be issues we need to vote on so members be sure to come to meet quorum.

JOSH PALSKY  has accepted the position of Youth Pastor. We want to bless him and Beth with a full pantry of food. Please bring non perishable items here by March 19 and put donations in the shopping cart located in the foyer.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES now have computer check in. Please check in with our staff at the check in station. Please make sure that you take your child’s name tag and your pick up tag as well.

MISSIONS CELEBRATION SERVICE Sunday March 19 at 6:00 pm. Come hear reports from all parts of the world.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY needs volunteers to work in our Special Needs Care program. Please a member of the Children’s Ministry team.

RODZILLA, is coming March 22 at 6:30 pm. This is a free event for the whole family, an entertainer specializing in comedy, illusions and ventriloquism, so invite your friends and neighbours. Pick up your free ticket at the check in kiosk or at the office. Loonie and toonie refreshments will be available after the show.

DAYBREAK Spring session begins April 4/5. Register today and join us as we study “The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child’s Life for Eternity. Women of all ages and stages of life are welcome to join us for this 5 week book study. Register today at the Welcome Desk or online . 

THIS SUNDAY A Benevolent Offering will be taken at the close of the service. This Benevolent Fund will assist those in need in our church family. We have had many requests lately and appreciate your generosity in this area. Communion is gluten free.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Giving Update – The following is a comparison of giving for the current year, July 2016 to Feb 2017 compared to the same period for the prior year.
• General Fund $839,222, ($869,640 prior year)
• Global Advance Fund $116,247, ($85,138 prior year)
• Canadian Ministries $27,644, ($27,038 prior year)
• As of Feb 28, 2017 our General Fund is short $76,133 compared to budget.
Please prayerfully consider how the Lord might enable each of us to give generously to our General Fund that we might continue with the work He has given us to do in reaching our community.

PRAYER 

  • Our International Workers: Roy & Miriam Taylor, Travis & Sharon Thiessen, K.I..

  • Our Pastoral Staff:  Pastor Jerry D. Jerry is the Pastor at Calahoo Alliance. He is married to Lois and they have one married child.

  • Our Administrative Staff:  Corina Langdon. Corina is married to Boyde and they have 3 children, 19, 17 and15.    

  • Our Elders: John Olsen. John is married to Arlene and they have 4 children ages 14, 12, 6 and 4.

  • Men’s Retreat at Camp Nakamun this weekend where 41 men are attending.

FAMILY MATTERS

  • WE ARE SO THANKFUL for John and Jan Boon who have served faithfully as ushers for the past 46 years. We appreciate your smiles and servant hearts. Enjoy your retirement!!

  • THANK YOU for the many helping hands that showed up and packed and moved my belongings. I couldn’t have made the move without all of you - Al Bell

  • The 40 Days for Life Spring campaign runs form Mar. 1 - Apr. 9. Please consider praying across the street from the abortion clinic (12409 - 109 A Ave., Edmonton). Visit www.40daysforlife.com/edmonton for more info.

  • We are looking for someone to care for the plants in the foyer. Please contact the church office.