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Girls Club: GEMSGirls Club: GEMSGirls Club: GEMSGirls Club: GEMS Boys Club: CadetsBoys Club: CadetsBoys Club: CadetsBoys Club: Cadets ⇒ Ages 8 to 15 ⇒ Meet Thursday evenings 6:30 to

8:00 pm ⇒ Sharing a fun time through bible

study, crafts and games ⇒ Contact Persons: Arlene Bakker at 661-1925 Mike Stienstra at 779-5865

Junior YouthJunior YouthJunior YouthJunior Youth ⇒ Grades 7 to 9 ⇒ Meet every 2nd Friday for Bible

Study and fun activities ⇒ Contact Jeff Steendam 222-4321

Youth Group / Young Peoples Youth Group / Young Peoples Youth Group / Young Peoples Youth Group / Young Peoples

SocietySocietySocietySociety ⇒ Grade 10 and up ⇒ Meet Sunday evenings following

the pm worship service ⇒ Contact Person: Darran McLarty at 219-7198

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EveningEveningEveningEvening ⇒ One Wednesday evening per

month from September to May ⇒ Women of all ages meet for crafts

and conversation and a short de-votion

⇒ Contact Person: Grace Zylstra at 444-3299

Coffee Break / Story HourCoffee Break / Story HourCoffee Break / Story HourCoffee Break / Story Hour ⇒ Time out for women ⇒ Meet every Thursday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 ⇒ Encourages women to discover

what the Bible says and means for their lives.

⇒ Story Hour program provides activities for pre-school children

⇒ Infant nursery is available ⇒ Contact Person: Jen McLarty 219-7198 Kim Westervelt 222-8576

Bible Study GroupsBible Study GroupsBible Study GroupsBible Study Groups ⇒ Small groups who meet on a ⇒ regular basis for Bible study and

fellowship ⇒ Contact Person: Ronalee Steendam at 222-4321

Breakfast ClubBreakfast ClubBreakfast ClubBreakfast Club ⇒ Meets Monday, Wednesday and

Friday mornings at Wayota School from 7:30 to 8:30

⇒ Provides a light breakfast to ele-mentary students who may not have breakfast available at home

⇒ Contact a deacon if you would like to help

Transcona Christian

Reformed Church

It is a land the LORD your God cares for; the eyes of the LORD your God are continually on it from

the beginning of the year to its end. Deuteronomy 11:12

Welcome! Please join us for worship.

Sunday Worship Services are at 9:30 am and 6:00 pm.

Nursery available for Infant to 3 yrs.

Story Hour Available for 3 to 4 yrs.

Sunday School (after morning service) for Ages 4—10

131 Victoria Avenue West

PO Box 62058, Transcona RPO

Winnipeg, MB R2C 5G2

Web-site: www.transconacrc.ca

Church Office: (204) 222-4380

Pastor’s Office: (204) 222-4336

For Bulletin Announcements:

Email: transconacrcbulletin@gmail.com

Deadline: Wednesday at 8 pm

Or call the church office

Office Hours: Tues - Fri 11am - 3pm

Sunday, December 30th, 2012 Morning Service

at 9:30 am led by Pastor Dan Vos

Prelude

Gathering Songs

*Call to Worship

*Silent Prayer

*God’s Greeting

*Song of Praise

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

God’s Will for Us

Song of Response

Congregational Prayer

Offering

Hymn

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Reading

Sermon

Prayer of Response

*Hymn of Response

*God`s Blessing

*Doxology

PW 9 Shout to the Lord

In the Presence

Hebrews 12:22–24

Revelation 1:4b–5

PH 448 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

1 John 1:5–9

1 John 2:1–2

1 Peter 4:7–11

GH 83 Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Canadian Bible Society

PH 343 Brightest and Best of the Sons

Malachi 4:1–3 (p.951)

The Sun of Righteousness

PH 347 Thine Arm, O Lord, in Days of Old

Numbers 6:24–26

GH 102 Bless His Holy Name

Sunday, December 30th, 2012 Evening Service

at 6:00 pm led by Pastor Dan Vos

Prelude

Gathering Songs

*Call to Worship

*Silent Prayer

*God’s Greeting

*Opening Hymn

*We Confess our Faith

*Hymn

Reflections of 2012

Hymn

Congregational Prayer

Offering

Offertory Song

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Reading

Sermon

Prayer of Application

*Song of Response

*God`s Blessing

*Doxology

GH 299 Jesus Loves Me

PH417 Savior Like a Shepherd Lead us

2 Peter 3:8 – 12a

2 Corinthians 13:14

PH 315 O Worship the King, All-glorious

Above

H.C. Lord’s Day 22 (p.29)

PH 411 How Firm a Foundation

PH 470 Abide with Me

Zachary & Robin Entz

Blessed Be Your Name

Psalm 102 (p. 594)

An Enduring Complaint?

GH 163 Children of the Heavenly Father

Hebrews 13:20–21

PH 493 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings

Flow

Sermon Notes

SERVING GOD

TODAY:

Greeters: Ushers: Elders:

Accompanist: Pre-Service: Audio/Visual: Coffee:

Library: Nursery:

Rob & Irene Reinink Ron & Linda Schreuders AM: John Boorsma PM: Gord Zylstra

AM: Rachel Schreuders PM: Ronalee Steendam Scott Halbesma Todd Schreuders, Tyler Westervelt Fred & Claire Jeninga, Ron & Linda Schreuders

Yvonne Zwiers

AM:

Diana Zylstra Deb Bakker Evan Vaags

Jeffrey Robins

Story-Time

Heather Jeninga Robyn Zwiers

PM:

Florence Meulenkamp Jayden Steendam

January 1st:

Greeters: Ushers: Elder:

Accompanist: Pre-Service: Audio/Visual: Coffee:

Nursery:

Ron & Ann Halbesma Jeff Steendam, Ray Anema John Boorsma

Ronalee Steendam Jeff Steendam Tyler Westervelt, Gerald Trudeau Henry & Blandina Westervelt

AM:

Geraldine Westervelt Grace Bomhoff

Jessica Feeleus Kyle Kamerman

Story-Time

Lizanne LeFloch Abigail Bakker

Weekly Calendar

Today: • Park Manor Service @ 3:00 p.m. Leonard, Ronalee • Old Year’s Eve Service @ 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday • New Year’s Day Service @ 10:00 am

Upcoming Dates to

Remember:

• Sunday School resumes - Sun. January 13th

• Grade 5 & 6 Bible Study resumes - January 13th

• Catechism resumes - Tues. January 8th • Council Meeting - Wed. January 9th

• Coffee Break resumes - Thurs. January 10th • GEMS/Cadets resumes - Thurs. January 10th • Jr. Youth/Young People’s Mystery Dinner -

Saturday, Jan 12th

January 6th:

Greeters: Ushers: Elders:

Accompanist: Pre-Service: Audio/Visual: Coffee:

Library: Nursery:

Harvey & Joyce Vaags Luke Bakker, Owen Westervelt AM: Gord Zylstra PM: Arnold Kamerman

AM: Janneke Hamstra PM: Lisa Vos Rob Reinink John Zwiers, Val Smid Herman & Grace Bomhoff, Ron & Ann Halbesma

Sandra Vaags

AM:

Heather Halbesma Heather Jeninga Lauren Kunkel

Mike Vaags

Story-Time

Stacie Westervelt Braedyn Olafson

PM:

Helen Bomhoff Miranda Westervelt

Prayer Corner Prayer Corner Prayer Corner Prayer Corner But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like

a thousand years and a thousand years are like a day. 2 Peter 3:8 & Psalm 90:4

It’s been a difficult year in our church. We’ve lost much loved members,

seen many sicknesses and endured stress. We’ve had good news too, healthy

babies, renewed health and been given coping skills and great support. It

seems the end of December is a time for looking back. Can you feel His love in

all that’s happened? Can you feel His love, His comfort, His healing, His

strength and encouragement flowing through your days and nights?

My mind is spinning, I’m all confused.

I’m feeling sad and afraid and kind of angry too.

How can I be strong, when everything is going wrong?

God, give me strength and help me find my way.

Chorus: I’ve got to think, think, think

Think about the goodness of You, my God,

Because I know, know, know, no matter how I feel,

I’ve got to trust in You, I wanna trust in You, trust in You.

I will trust in You right now, no matter how I feel right now.

I will trust in You!

This song, which our kids learned in VBS last summer, kind of sums up

how we all feel from time to time. It is then that we need to deliberately and

purposefully put our trust in God for moment to moment strength. (Psalm 28:6-

9; 73:25 & 26; 1 Corinthians 1:25; Ephesians 1:17-23; Philippians 4:14) He will

give it freely and without limits for He IS our strength now and in what ever

comes. Praise Him for His generous love and care for you and your loved ones.

We are truly blessed!

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right

hand. Isaiah 41:10

Draw near. Come boldly. Come often.

Prayer Partner - Marta Menheer

Do you have old cell-phones? How about used Ink Cartridges? They can be re-cycled and the proceeds will go to Hope Centre. There is a light green box in the foyer, near the mailboxes. Feel free to deposit your recyclables there for a good cause!

Lost & Found: At the Candle Light Service a pearl earring was found. It

is on the bulletin board in the church office, if it belongs to you. A charm from a necklace or bracelet was found last week. The charm is also hanging on the bulletin board in the office.

Important: It has come to the attention of the Administration

Committee that we have people among our congregation that have severe peanut/nut allergies. We ask that we all make ourselves conscious to this fact when we are planning on bringing snacks and baking to the Church, including the peanut butter on toast that you may be ingesting prior to the service. Please practice thorough hand washing, and let's all be aware of the severity and repercussions of our actions. Thank You for your understanding in this matter, it is greatly appreciated. -The Administration Committee

Curling Anyone?! The Social Committee is asking that you mark

Saturday, February 2nd on your calendars as the "TCRC Curling Night". Just like last year, we'll gather in the early evening at the Springfield Curling Club (Dugald) and have a fun night of curling and games. If you didn't come last year, please consider joining in the fun, it really is a great night. More details in the coming weeks!

Hope Centre Ministries and Indian Family Centre would like to thank

you for the generous support you provided for the Christmas Ham-pers. It is a blessing to have so many people contribute in different ways. We were able to assemble our goal of 100 bags. What a joy it is to work and serve together!

Sunday School News: A huge thank-you to all of the congregation for

helping our homeless have warm feet. We collected 112 pairs of socks. Just a schedule change: Sunday School will resume January 13,2013, not as previously noted. Also Grade 5 & 6 Bible Study will start Jan. 13th.

Our Church Family

Family Matters:

� Wilma DeVos underwent knee surgery and covets your prayers for a full recovery.

� Allan Tiel's sister Fran had surgery for breast cancer. She is preparing for chemo and radiation. Please remember Fran and her family in prayer.

� We praise God with Andy DeJong that he has recovered from pneumonia, and is settling into his new home.

� We lift up Janna Alkema during this Christmas season, as she deals with treatments for cancer.

� Please remember to pray for Henry Kunkel and Frances this Christmas season, as Henry is at home dealing with ALS.

� Not only have we lost members of our congregation this past year, but several members of our congregation have lost loved ones as well. Because we think so much of family during this season, it is particularly difficult for those families that have lost loved ones. Please remember these families in prayer during this holiday time.

� We pray for those who are travelling to visit loved ones during this holiday season.

Birthday Congratulations: Susan Smid on January 7th

Doris Koss on January 8th Bill Dieleman on January 9th Frances Kunkel on January 12th

Please Remember our Shut-in Members: ∗ Mr. George Brakel - St. Amant Center; 440 River Rd. R2M 3Z9 ∗ Mrs. Bep Pastoor – 298-171 Donwood Dr.; R2G 0V9

∗ Mrs. Mary Vandermolen - Harmony Court – 304-1778 Pembina Hwy;

R3T 1R2

January 6th: AM: Benevolent Fund: God has provided us with many

blessings. Some are not as fortunate as others and this fund is a collection which provides financial support to families in need. PM: Hope Centre Ministries: Hope Centre Ministries exists to celebrate the

gifts and uniqueness of individuals who live with disabilities and support them in their walk with God and their faith community.

Today: AM: Canadian Bible Society: The Canadian Bible Society’s goal is

to reach every person with the life-giving Word of God and to encourage its use. They translate, publish and distribute the Bible throughout Canada, and have Scriptures available in 111 foreign

languages as well as 23 Canadian aboriginal languages. PM: Zachary and Robin Entz: Ministry partners working with World Hunger Relief, serving in Mali, West Africa.

Offerings

January 1st: Crisis Pregnancy Center: The Crisis Pregnancy Center is a

community of Jesus-lovers who wish to share His love to individuals and families

who are in crisis, especially in areas of pregnancy, adoption and infant loss.

CPC is non-judgemental in their approach and only wish to help in love and

practical ways, those client / friends whom the Creator allows us to see.

A note from the Treasurer:

November 2012 contributions gratefully received: Local budget 8,503.00 Ministry shares 550.00 Back to God 410.00 World Renew 849.00 Entz 443.19 Compassion Can. 711.12 All others 1,488.45

Just as a reminder:

The cut-off for pledges for 2012 is January 6 2013. 2012 Contributions after this date will be credited to the 2013 tax year. Thanks for your cooperation. The Deacons

Announcements

Seniors: The Senior’s Breakfast will be on January 14th at the

Transcona Inn @ 9:00 a.m. Please take note and let us all be there!

Calling Committee Update:

The Calling Committee has been diligently working to find the man that God intends for us to have as the next Pastor for TCRC. To date we have had many meetings, mostly on a monthly basis, and have searched out and had contact with upwards of thirty possible candidates for our position. This process has led to conference calls with six different Pastors with some of them generating enough interest from both parties to warrant a second call. At present, we have two men that we are in communication with and which we are seeking the Lord’s leading on. In the New Year, we will be deciding the next steps that will be taken and whether or not these two men will be part of those next steps, or whether we will continue to search for additional candidates. We ask that the congregation would continue to pray for our efforts in this task and ask the Lord to guide us in our work. Calvin Vaags, Chair

Dear Congregation: Thank you for all the well wishes extended to me on my 80th birthday! Also I was overwhelmed by all the concern shown in regard to my knee surgery. Thank you for the prayers, cards and telephone calls. It’s a blessing to be part of a caring congregation. Blessed New Year to all! - Wilma DeVos

I would like to thank everyone for the lovely cards I received this year. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. I wish everyone a blessed Christmas Season and God’s richest blessings for 2013. - Jannette Bomhoff

Jr. and Sr. Youth Event – Mystery Dinner! Join us at Transcona CRC on

Jan 12th for a mystery Dinner. Try your luck at reading the menu and placing your order…and see what you get! More details to come.