10:00 AM

Pastor Dayna Music led by the Worship Team

WE COME TO WORSHIP OUR GOD

* Lord Most High

* Welcome

* Call to Worship

* Be Unto Your Name

WE FOCUS OUR LIVES ON GOD

* God’s Greeting

We Greet One Another

* To the River

GOD RECONCILES HIMSELF TO US

Ascension Day Litany

Just As I Am

Ascension Day Litany

I Serve a Risen Savior

Because He Lives

GOD COMES TO US IN HIS WORD

Children’s Blessing

Prayer of Illumination

Sunday School for Ages 3 to Grade 3

John 6:1-15; 25-36; 41-43; 48-58

I Am the Bread of Life

GOD’S PEOPLE RESPOND

* Gifts of Finest Wheat

Congregational Prayer

Offerings:

1 Woody Nook Ministries 2 Lacombe Christian School What a Beautiful Name

WE LEAVE TO SERVE THE LORD

* God’s Parting Blessing

* Oh the Deep Love

7:00 PM

Pastor Neil Music by Lotte Bartels

ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY MAY 21, 2017

Pastor Neil de Koning

403-358-8221 – Cell

wcrcrev@gmail.com

Pastor Dayna Vreeken

403-848-2231 – Cell

vreeken.dayna@gmail.com

Youth Director: Phil Drost

403-352-9123 – Cell

woodynookyd@gmail.com Church Office Hours

Tues – Friday 9am to 12:00 pm

403-885-4427 or 403-885-5080

woodynookcrc@gmail.com

www.wncrc.ca

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:

WORLD

Honduras

DENOMINATION

Classis Alberta South/Saskatchewan

CLASSIS ALBERTA

Ottewell CRC, Edmonton

MINISTERIAL

Lacombe Pentecostal Church

WOODY NOOK MINISTRIES

Stephen’s Ministry

MINISTRIES & MISSIONARIES

Pastor Rick, Neighbourhood Life

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

*Miriam and Craig Cameron have found out that their precious

baby girl Danae has suffered severe brain damage from a

complication at birth. They still don't know what this means for

Danae's future; there are many unknowns and questions. As they

process this and discern what it means for their lives they ask for your

continued prayers.

*We pray for Deb & Keith Vaandrager and their family, with the

sudden loss of Deb’s father, Art Tolsma. We pray that God

surrounds you with his comfort as you grieve.

*Please continue to pray for Carina Schonenberg as she continues

to recuperate at home after her surgery. We pray that God will

surround her with His healing strength and power.

*Please continue to pray for Peter Braak, who is in hospital.

Welcome to Woody Nook MAY 21, 2017

*Just a special note of thanks to everyone who gave such warm

wishes and prayers to the 3 brides to be on May 15. Having a close

and loving community is such a blessing, and I can't explain how

much it means to know that there is such support from everyone.

Thank you and God bless! ~Alida Uitvlugt, future bride of Lorne

Prins

PRAYING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Mike & Rayelle Byzitter, Otto & Adriana Schermers, Bruce &

Beverly Hogarth, and Gary Verburg. We pray that God will

bless you and your families in the coming week.

She Has a Name—Film at Woody Nook

On Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:30pm at Woody Nook, Magdalene House will be showing the film, She Has a Name—Shedding Light on the Global Sex Trade. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door the night of the movie. All funds will go to support Magdalene House, a home of recovery for people exploited by human trafficking. Be advised that the subject matter of the film may not be appropriate for all audiences.

CHURCH BBQ – SUNDAY JUNE 11

Sunday, June 11 after church we will be having a

church BBQ to celebrate the completion of our year

long Art Project and also the Installation of our New

Office Bearers. The Church Life Committee will be

BBQing Burgers and all those members who last

names begin with A-H bring a dessert and last names

beginning with I – Z bring a salad. More info to follow.

GEMS

Our regular meetings are over, but our annual Campout will be June 2 - 4 at the Lacombe Legion Sunset Campground.

CADETS (For boys in Grades 5 to Grade 9)

Though our regular meetings are over, we still have a couple of events coming up. The Central Alberta

Camp-out from June 2-4 and of course the International Camporee in July.

Double Bridal Shower!

All ladies are invited to attend double bridal shower for Shalynn Westervelt, bride to be of Tyler Tenbrinke, and Dakota DenOudsten, bride-to-be of Dennis Borren on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Calling all Secret Sisters and Mystery Men!

It’s almost time to reveal your secret. Mark Tuesday, June 13th

on your calendar’s. The evening is much more fun if everyone

can be there so please try your best to attend. Please RSVP to

Cheryl at (403-872-8508) by June 6th! If you haven’t heard

from your secret sister or mystery man in a while, please

contact me so I can remind them about you. Looking forward

to a fun evening with all of you!

Canola Crop—Support an Acre or Two

There are many costs with growing a crop, and we are looking to the congregation to help with this. For $200 an acre donation you can see your money grow. If you would like to be a part of the fundraiser, please place your donation in the building fund mail box (located on North wall in Church office) or Peter Den Oudsten’s mail box, with your cheques made out to Woody Nook CRC, designated to the crop project. Questions contact Peter DenOudsten.

Quadra Island—Work Wanted!

Quadra Servers are looking for work!! If you have any yard clean up

or other jobs that you could use a crew for, please let us know! We

are looking for work to help fund our trip to Camp Homewood on

Quadra Island. Please contact Curtis Doornbos or Mary Jean Mulder.

QUADRA ISLAND SERVE PROJECT! JULY 1-9, 2017

Registration forms are available. Please pick them up from the shelf

by the office. Dates are Saturday July 1- Sunday July 9.

This year registration fees are $100.00. It costs approximately

$600.00 per person for this trip. Funds are raised by the registration

fees, and fundraisers. Be prepared to do some work to help fund the

trip.

We will be having an information meeting on SUNDAY MAY 28

after the service in the classroom by the kitchen. Bring your filled in

registration form to the meeting.

Up comimg work bees: SATURDAY JUNE 3 and SATURDAY

JUNE 10. These will both be outside yard clean up jobs.

For more information contact Curtis Doornbos or Mary Jean Mulder

VBS Supplies Needed The VBS crew is looking for some of your recyclables! In order for the kids to make some fun crafts we are in need of a few items: • 2L pop bottles (100) • paper towel rolls (100) • cardboard (lots)--bigger chunks would be great! • we could also use donations of rope (6-10mm thick) 12 inches • silver spray paint

We will be putting a box under the mailboxes to collect donations. Any questions, talk to Karina Pol (780)296-1970

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - JULY 10-14, 2017

VBS 2017 TURNS YOUR KIDS INTO GALACTIC STARVEYORS

Volunteer sign up board is by the

mailboxes. We need teachers (ages

16+), helpers (ages12+) many nursery

volunteers, registration help, and snacks

for our volunteers each day. Please

consider helping out this FUN Filled week. There are

now invitations on the table in the foyer for you to take

and invite your friends.

NOV $699,676 Woody Nook Ministries $39,370.30

OCT $645,855

THK $592,033 CACHS $1,434.00

SEP $538,212 Neighbourhood Life $1,879.00

AUG $484,391 Days for Girls $1,999.00

JULY $430,570 World Renew - Refugee Sunday $2,184.00

JUNE $376,748

MAY $322,927

APR $269,106

MAR $215,285

FEB $161,463

* $119,024

JAN $107,642

DEC $53,821 Total $46,866.30

Amount Needed

Where We Should Be

* Year to Date Given

2017 Budget

Gratefully Received in April

THE DEACONS CORNER Our Second Offering is for Lacombe Christian School

We believe Christian Education to be an extension of the church,

where Alberta Educations’ Curriculum is taught with a biblical

perspective. Since we are a parent-led school, both students and

parents grow in their faith. Every day is an Open House at Lacombe

Christian School! If you have questions, would like to visit the

school, contact the school office at (403) 782-6531. www.lacs.ca

Alida Doornbos, Bev Hogarth, Troy Ogle, Brad Prins, Brian Prins, Keith Prins, Barton TenHove

hey youth (Grades 10-12) May 28 Attention all High Schoolers and Young Adults.

Sunday, May 28, we are doing the Mud Bog @

deBoon’s @ 4:00pm. Round up your friends to play

fun games in a big pit o' mud! Supper back at

Woody Nook at 6:30pm, with a Youth Service to

follow at 7:00pm. Bring an extra change of clothes

and a towel. Hope to see you there! - Phil

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS Apartment Needed!

My name is Fayth Ponsen and I am looking for an apartment or

basement suite to rent in the Lacombe area. I am a new teacher at

Lacombe Christian School, planning to move from Ontario to Alberta

at the beginning of August 2017. If you happen to know of a place or

someone I could contact, please email me: fythpnsn@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Job Opening at Lacombe Christian School

accepting applications for a new Kindergarten Teaching Position

commencing August 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year. The

closing date for this position is Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Coaching

would be an asset. We are looking for teachers with a passionate walk

with Jesus Christ, and a developed Christian worldview. Applicants

must hold or be eligible for a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.

Please forward cover letter, current resume, statement of faith, and

three references to: Martin Folkerts, Principal, Lacombe Christian

School, 5206 - 58 Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 1G9, Or

mfolkerts@lacs.ca. www.lacs.ca

Job Opening at Central AB Christian High School

High School Art Teacher (.57 FTE) –for 2nd semester (Feb –June

2018). Central Alberta Christian High School is looking for a

dynamic teacher with the ability to inspire young minds. We have the

following opportunity for the 2nd semester of the 2017-18 school year.

As well, the successful applicant will be working for the remainder of

their day as an aid in various classes. Contact Mel Brandsma for

more info. 403 782 4535 or email at mbrandsma@cachs.ca

Church in the Park

Church in the Park - Saturday, May 27th at Bower Ponds (Red Deer) 6pm. Let's join together as one church lifting high the name of Jesus in this beautiful park! Pastor Dan Cochrane will be giving the sermon for this first Church in the Park service and Dave Grobe will be leading worship. Everyone welcome! Invite your friends and neighbours!

Youth Unlimited/YFC Charity Golf Tournament May 27th, Ponoka Community Golf Club. Registration deadline May

20th, $240. Driving range/lunch/18 holes/cart rental/great prizes.

Fantastic steak supper! Register at info@cayu.ca or 403.789.CAYU

Magdalene House Fundraiser

Join us on June 3rd, 2017 for Freedom Walk, a 6km or 12km

walk through the paths of Red Deer, in support of

Magdalene House: A Home for the Recovery of Victims of

Human Trafficking. Registration is $25, and forms are

available at www.magdalenehouse.ca.

COME JOIN THE CACHS DRAMA CLASS

for their rendition of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless and enduring

classic Little Women. Witness the March sisters’ journey from

childhood to maturity. Follow the sisters: Meg, the eldest; Jo, the

high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth,

as well as their beloved Marmee and Father as they learn to endure

both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing

up. Dates: June 7, 8 Time: Play will start at 7:00 pm/Doors open at

6:30pm Tickets are available for $10 through the CACHS office.

Call Ann at (403) 782-4535 to reserve your seats.

The Studion School for Spiritual Direction Spiritual formation, care of the soul, the vast territory of the soul,

prayer, discernment, the spiritual disciplines. If any of this sounds

attractive to you, you may want to check out The Studion School for

Spiritual Direction. Informational evening at King's University, Rm

L113, 7:30 PM, June 8, 2017. Excellent training for elders and

pastoral care givers. More info? rev.klok@gmail.com

Farewell for Mel & Sandra Brandsma

We would like to invite you to a farewell assembly and tea for Mel

and Sandra Brandsma which will take place on Monday, June 12th at

Central AB Christian High School. The assembly will begin at 11:00

am followed by tea and goodies which will go until about 1:00 pm.

YU-Turn “Parents” Needed:

HELP WANTED! Central Alberta Youth Unlimited/YFC is looking for an individual or couple to serve as a House Parents in the YU-Turn Home in Lacombe. Volunteers would help provide a daily meal, build relationships, and care for the young men in the home, while receiving room and board for free. We are looking to fill this position by July 31st, so please prayerfully consider this opportunity to help shape the young men of Central Alberta! For more information about the home or to apply, contact Melissa Kuipers at 403-318-7857/403-789-CAYU or melissak@cayu.ca

Save the Date! Day of Encourgement

Day of Encouragement (DOE) news: There will be two western Canada, DOE firsts happening this year that you will not want to miss. The Executive Director of our denomination will be the Keynote speaker, come out to hear from Steven Timmermans. Also, Diaconal Ministries Canada will be holding its annual AGM out west for the first time. Remember November and mark your calendars for Saturday November 4, 2017.

Scholarship Opportunity: Kings University In honor of the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation, The King’s University is offering Canada 150 Inspired Learning Scholarships of $5,000 to Canadian students with strong academic and leadership skills. King’s has extended the deadline to Wednesday, May 31. All Canadian high students who will be first-time university students are invited to apply. For details and an application form, please visit www.kingsu.ca/Canada150

Financial Assistance for Studying the Ministry Are you studying, in the hopes of serving the Christian Reformed

Church in full-time ministry? Classis Alberta North’s Student Fund

Committee provides financial assistance in the form of forgive-able

loans to students in seminary or graduate studies, who intend to serve

the CRC after graduating. If you would like to apply for the 2017-18

year as a new or ongoing applicant, or if you have further questions,

please contact Jonathan Nicolai-deKoning by email

(jonathanndk@theseed.ca). Applications will be sent upon request.

The deadline for applications – new and ongoing – is June 5th, 2017.

MAY 21 MAY22 MAY23 MAY 24 MAY 25 MAY 26 MAY 27

10:00am Pastor Dayna

7:00 pm No Service

7:30 pm She Has a Name

Movie

7:30 pm Admin.

Meeting

7:00 pm Theological

Thirstday

MAY 28 MAY29 MAY30 MAY 31 JUNE 1 JUNE 2 JUNE 3

10:00am Pastor Neil

7:00 pm

YOUTH

GEMS & Cadets Campout

GEMS & Cadets Campout

JUNE 4 JUNE 5 JUNE 6 JUNE 7 JUNE 8 JUNE 9 JUNE 10

10:00am

Communion Pastor Neil

7:00 pm

Pastor Neil

7:30 pm Deacons

Meeting

7:30 pm DOUBLE BRIDAL SHOWER

7:30 pm Pastoral ELDERS

Meeting

7:00 pm Theological

Thirstday

3:00pm Rehearsal

3:00pm Wedding

Lorne Prins &

Alida Uitvlugt

OFFERING SCHEDULE PRAYER TEAM SCHEDULE

May 21 WM & Lacombe Christian School May 21 3 Helen, Monica, Jackie, Mel May 28 WM & Back to God Ministries May 28 4 Judy, Rien, Grada June 4 WM & CRWM June 4 1 Phil, Janet, George USHERS’ SCHEDULE June 11 2 Yvonne, Andrew, Grace, Joe May 21 Shawn P, Gord S May 28 Kase S, Vince S June 4 Allan S, Ken W MUSIC SCHEDULE HOSPITALITY SCHEDULE

May 21 10 am Grada’s Worship Team PP-Lydie May 21 Art & Gladys R 7 pm No Service Muff K May 28 10 am Candace’s Team PP-Lin May 28 Tetsy M, Anja S 7 pm Youth Worship Team PP-Riva John & Wilma B June 4 10 am Sherry’s Worship Team PP-Connie June 4 Ron & Sherry V 7 pm Emma DO PP-Veronica Grace R SOUND SYSTEM NURSERY SCHEDULE May 21 10 am Jason S MOMS Janine G May 28 10 am Werner B Mamie M June 4 10 am Claire T – Aug 4 10 AM – May 21 CANDLE LAY READER Supervisor Renee S, Elisa L May 21 10 am Clair K Ron P Sleepers Eleanor D, Kylie O May 28 10 am Cole T Gail D Sandra V June 4 10 am Colton R Kurt H Creepers Robyn E, Keith S LIBRARY SCHEDULE Kurt D May 21 10 am Janet B, Wilma S Leapers Otto S, Carina S May 28 10 am Andrea H, Dorothy B Shane B June 4 10 am Charleen S, Ann VG 10 AM – May 28 COFFEE SERVERS Supervisor Elisa L, Sharon D May 21 Josh & Emily R Sleepers Lanette K, Coby V Dana & Candace S Emma D May 28 Darcy & Leita S Creepers Nick D, Tony M Emily S, Kym S Amy K June 4 Adrian & Nahani S Leapers Emile T, Tyler G Steve & Cindy S Lil W GREETERS SCHEDULE 10 AM – June 4 May 21 John & Teresa T Supervisor Sharon D, Candace S Keith & Deb V, Steve & Sherry T Sleepers Ann V, Sherry V May 28 Rien & Ann V, Jack V Janice B Mark & Darlene V Creepers Darrell M, Matt K June 4 Willem & Joanne V Rose H Ron & Sherry V, Jacob & Coba V Leapers Barton T, Steve P Marianne B