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First Christian Reformed Church of Edgerton, MN

THE LORD’S DAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012

MORNING WORSHIP - 9:30 A.M.

Special Music: “Mighty to Save” - Choir
Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20
Message: The Holiness of God’s Church
Offering: Christian Education

EVENING WORSHIP - 7:00 P.M.

Scripture: Psalm 42-43
Message: Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Offering: Christian Education
Offertory: Morgan Van Hulzen

Next Sunday’s Offering: Margaret Njuguna (CRWRC)

Stewardship Verse:

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” 
Galatians 6:10

THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIES

Today 10:40 a.m. - Kids’ Praise, Sunday School, catechism classes for grades 3-8; choir

Today 10:40 a.m. - Coffee in the foyer

Tues. 2:00 p.m. - Christian Fellowship. Lesson 22.

Tues. 7:00 p.m. - Council, consistory and deacons’ meetings

Wed. 10:00 a.m. - Coffee Break Bible Study/Story Hour. Lesson 8.

Wed. 6:50 p.m. - GEMS

Wed. 7:00 p.m. - Cadets

Wed. 7:30 p.m. - Catechism classes for grades 9-12

Wed. 8:30 p.m. - Adult Chimes

Thurs. 7:00 p.m. - Friendship Class

Fri. 8:15 a.m. - Moms in Prayer at SWCH Conference Room.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Nellie Snyder (Care Group 5) was hospitalized last week in Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls.

I want to thank family and friends who visited me in the hospital and at home. Thanks also for all the cards and food brought in. It so great to have a church family who cares, God bless you all. --Harold Jasper

Thank you so much for all the prayers, cards, visits, food and flowers for my surgery. We are truly blessed. “I am the Lord who heals you.” Exodus 15:26. To God be the Glory! --Brenda Kooi

With thanksgiving and praise to the Lord for sparing my life and for his healing mercies. We covet your prayers in the coming months for healing and relief from the pain. Thanks to our church family for the many prayers offered on our behalf, for the many visits to the hospital and home, phone calls, cards and food and concern shown to us in the past month. The Lord has truly been good to us. --Hennie & Elmer De Kam

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS MORNING Pastor Aaron Gonzalez will lead us in worship. This evening we welcome Pastor Adam Eisenga of Worthington Christian Reformed Church to our pulpit. Pastor Brown will lead worship in Luverne CRC this evening as part of a pulpit exchange following last week’s pastors’ conference.

FEBRUARY SCRIPTURE MEMORY: Psalm 100:4-5 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

MISSION TRIP: On March 5-13 2012, Alexia Pater and other students will be working with a ministry called Urban Impact stationed in New Orleans, Louisiana. Students will help renovate Urban Impact's ministry center, The Front Porch. They'll also build relationships with the residents, many of whom still are recovering from 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. Each student going on this trip needs to raise $365 to go toward the total cost for the group to go down there. Our council has decided to give $300. If you would like to contribute, you may contact Alexia at apater524@hotmail.com. Pray for Urban Impact, open hearts for the students and those they will be helping, good working conditions, and safety in travel.

WE ARE STILL LOOKING for some volunteers to help serve lunch at the Banquet on Saturday, February 18th. We need 6-8 people to be there by 8:30 a.m. for some prep work and the rest of us will arrive there by 10:45 a.m. to do last-minute set up, devotions, and serve. Please sign up on the sheet in the back of church and note if you are able to go early at 8:30 a.m. Again, if there are any questions please contact Jen Brands or Henry Klumper.

PROJECTION SYSTEM VOLUNTEER: We are in need of a volunteer to help run the projection system for our church services. You may contact Blair Wegener with any questions or if you would be willing to serve in this way.

CADET PINEWOOD DERBY is scheduled for February 10 at ECES. Weigh-in begins at 6:30 p.m.; racing begins at 7:00 p.m.

ADVANCE DATES:

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ARE YOU TIRED of running every day (and night) with your kids from one busy kid’s schedule to the next? From one meeting to the next? Then take a deep breath and relax! Enjoy a fun night of relaxing fellowship and laughter with us at Bethel at Family Game Night on Friday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. This will be a fun night for young and old of every age! So invite your family, friends and neighbors, bring along a snack to share and a game you’d love to play and join us! Imagine a night to do nothing but relax and reconnect with family and friends, chat, catch up on life, laugh, play and snack! We also plan to have an exciting Wii competition! If you have any questions, please contact Jen Vlietstra.

UNITED CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS is proud to sponsor Remedy Drive in concert on Wednesday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Southwest MN Christian School gym. Remedy Drive is a high-energy rock band that loves music and loves God and the music they play is to show God's love. This is a great time to bring your preteen and teen children to a concert that has a high energy and dynamic show but also delivers a message of God and His love for us. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and special pricing available for youth groups by calling 507.442.4471. Tickets are available at Chandler Christian, Hills Christian, Edgerton Christian, Worthington Christian, Southwest MN Christian High School, Katie's Closet in Edgerton, Grapevines in Luverne, and Expressions Gallery in Pipestone.

PRISON CHURCH’S ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY - Week of February 5: The pastor of New Life Prison Church joins the program on that ministry’s one-year anniversary. Go to www.cbi.fm on the web to listen to Crossroad Connection – a ministry of Crossroad Bible Institute. It will also be aired on Sunday on KDCR radio station at 88.5 FM at 2:30 p.m.

GROUNDWORK – How to read the Hard Stories: If you are a long-time Christian, the Bible may be very familiar and comforting to you. Perhaps it’s so familiar that it no longer surprises you. But the Bible ought to startle us—even shock and upset us. Join the February 12 Groundwork conversation on 2 Peter 3:15-18 and you'll see what we mean. It airs on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 p.m. on KDCR at 88.5FM; or on KNWC at 1270AM on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Listen anytime on your computer at GroundworkOnline.com.

KIDS CORNER – Lucky Lizards: Liz just found $500.00 in the park, and he can’t wait to spend it! Check out what Liz decides to do with the money on this week’s Kids Corner. Visit www.kidscorner.net to find great Christian programs and music for kids.

FAITH ALIVE NEWS - Sign up for Faith Alive News and get free email updates from Faith Alive Christian Resources about ministry tools that can help you as you live and serve. If you sign up by February 9 you’ll be entered to win a Kindle Fire and other Faith Alive product! Sign up today at FaithAliveResources.org/FANews or Facebook.com/FaithAlive - or call us at 1-800-333-8300.

MINISTRY WEBINAR - The Network - Your Ministry Connection - February 8: The Network is an online destination where you can connect with other CRC members who serve in their local churches. The Network is built on the idea that often the best help comes from people who are doing similar work and have struggled with similar questions. Discover all the resources and connections The Network has to offer. Presented by Jonathan Wilson the Community and Content Manager for The Network. Register at www.crcna.org/webinars

HOPE EQUALS - Summer Hope Equals Team to Israel and the West Bank: Join a team of young adults from June 11 to July 13 to learn about peace and reconciliation in Israel and the West Bank. Contact Mariano Avila at mavila@crcna.org for more details.

THE SUMMER ACADEMY AT CALVIN - It’s never too early to start exploring college! Calvin College offers the opportunities for current high school students to experience college life firsthand AND earn college credit through Calvin’s Summer Academy. Students live on campus, take a college course, meet new friends, gain college readiness skills, and will even earn a grant toward Calvin tuition. For more information, and to apply, go to www.calvin.edu/go/summeracademy. Apply by March 15 to be considered for this selective program!

CRWRC Name Change Discussion - For 50 years, CRWRC has been responding on your behalf to situations of poverty, disaster, and injustice around the world. Thank you for your devoted support. As we look forward to the future, CRWRC is considering changing its name to better communicate who we are and what we do. This is not something that we undertake lightly. We want to make sure our new name continues to reflect you and the ministry you want to do through us. To weigh in on the proposed new name, logo, tagline, and color options, please visit www.crwrc.org/proposedname. If you would prefer to talk to someone over the phone, please call 1-800-730-3490 (Canada) or 1-800-552-7972 (US).

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