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First Christian Reformed Church of Edgerton, MN
THE LORD’S DAY, AUGUST 1, 2010MORNING WORSHIP - 9:30 A.M.
EVENING WORSHIP - 7:00 P.M.
Next Sunday’s Offering: Hope Haven
Stewardship Verse:“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all
people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
THIS WEEK’S OPPORTUNITIESToday 10:40 a.m. - Coffee in the foyer Mon. 9:00 a.m. - VIM Volunteers meet at church Wed. 6:30 p.m. - Church picnic/potluck, YPS/congregation softball game and pie auction at City Park.
ANNOUNCEMENTSTODAY Student Pastor Aaron Gonzalez will lead our worship services. May God bless his ministry to us. THIS EVENING there will be a Psalter-Hymnal based song service beginning at 6:50 p.m. PASTOR TIM AND JEAN BROWN will be on vacation through Sunday, August 8. Those with special needs should contact Student Pastor Gonzalez (442-5837) or their Care Group elder or deacon. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, will be the church picnic/youth group & church council softball game, youth group pie auction, and ice cream social. The meal will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Edgerton City Park followed by the softball game. You are encouraged to bring your lawn chair to use during the meal, at the softball game and also the pie auction and ice cream social. Anyone wanting to play with the council is asked to come prepared with ball gloves to meet the challenging Youth Group members. If it rains on August 4, the church picnic will be held at the Edgerton Christian Elementary School gym. Otherwise we will see you at the park for our church picnic and ball game and pie auction. SHARE THE HARVEST! We have a table set up in the narthex where you can bring your excess produce and share it with others. If you see something on the table you would like to take home to enjoy, please do so! Enjoy! The Stewardship Committee
ADVANCE DATES:
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTSREGISTRATION MATERIALS for Edgerton Christian Elementary School were sent out this past week. The packet included the basic registration forms, with additional miscellaneous forms available in the school office. We are encouraging parents to come to the school to register your children. The school will be open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition, two evenings have been set aside: August 3 and 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The principal, secretary, and members from the School Board will be available to answer any questions. If you did not receive registration materials, or know of someone who would like to enroll their child and did not receive materials, please call the school office at 442-6181. All forms should be returned to the school by Friday, August 20. ECES Board Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 5. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in growing in your Bible knowledge and developing your spiritual character, Midwest Leadership Development Network may be the answer for you. Check the www.MidwestLDN.com website to find out more about more about MLDN or call Pastor Jim Hoogeveen at 605-310-6042. THE RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE will be in Edgerton at the First Reformed Church on Tuesday, August 3, from 12:30 pm. to 6:30 p.m. Call Betty at 442-6881 for an appointment or information. Our goal is 100 units, so we need you. CHRISTIAN COMEDIAN JEFF ALLEN will be appearing in concert Saturday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the BJ Haan Auditorium on the campus of Dordt College. Tickets are $12, $10 apiece for groups of 10 or more. Tickets at the door will be $15. Tickets are available by calling 712-722-6028 or emailing wfopma@dordt.edu. Jeff Allen is best at what he does–making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. His Happy Wife, Happy Life message of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage. If you liked Ken Davis at Dordt College last year you will love Jeff Allen this year! A VENTURE CAPITALIST EYES CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Week of August 1: Dr. David Schuringa interviews Rick Snyder, a successful venture capitalist who proposes economical solutions for prison overcrowding, skyrocketing deficits and recidivism rates. 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 - Justice and Politics: As Christians, how do we apply the idea of justice as transformation to our involvement in government and politics? Join the conversation and study what the Bible says about the intersection of justice and politics in our daily lives. Tune in to Groundwork 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 - The Ninth Commandment: What’s the big deal about lying? Little lies don’t really hurt anyone, do they? Check out the 9th Commandment on this week’s Kids Corner. Then write to Kids Corner at Box 506, Worth IL 60482 or kids@kidscorner.net for your very own Bible study. PRAYER REQUEST - Back to God Ministries International—Praise God for the opportunity to partner with a Christian blogger in Russia, giving us the opportunity to reach out to secular intellectuals and attract them to the Gospel. Pray that these daily thought-provoking entries will help provide a Christian perspective on current cultural and social issues, and ultimately lead readers to seek a relationship with Christ. POSITION OPENING - The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC), an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has an opening for a full time Associate Director for the Connections sub-team in the Burlington office. This position will lead and supervise the Connections sub-team in educating and motivating CRC congregations in North America to ever increasing levels of generosity and engagement. Please visit our website at www.crcna.org or www.crwrc.org for more information and to apply. Application deadline is July 31. POSITION OPENING - The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) has a full-time position opening for Director of Advancement with Home Missions, a ministry of the CRCNA. This position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and will give leadership to the advancement efforts on behalf of Home Missions including oversight of all fundraising, church relations and communication efforts. For more information or to apply visit www.crcna.org/pages/opportunities.cfm by August 30. HOME MISSIONS DIRECTOR - The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is seeking a new Director of Home Missions. Home Missions plays a vital role in the CRCNA’s mission through multiplying new churches and campus ministries, cultivating diverse leaders and helping churches discern their place in God’s mission. Visit www.crcna.org/pages/opportunities.cfm for job description; to apply send cover letter and resume to hmsearch@crcna.org by September 30, 2010. BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR TO TURKEY - Join Jeff Weima, professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary and leading biblical scholar, for a study tour of key biblical and archaeological sites in Turkey (March 31 – April 12, 2011). Travel by deluxe motorcoach to sites connected with Paul’s missionary journeys and the seven churches to whom John wrote the Book of Revelation. Added is a two-day visit to Istanbul. Each evening features a study session either on “Paul: His Life and His Letters” or “From Patmos to Paradise: The Seven Sermons to the Seven Churches.” For more information, contact Dr. Weima at weimje@calvinseminary.edu or 800-388-6034.
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