CHURCH BULLETIN OF THE

CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCHES AT

BARRHEAD AND NEERLANDIA

Volume 23 Number 36 May 13th 2018 A.D.

WORSHIP SERVICES

BARRHEAD NEERLANDIA South North May 13 (L.S.) Rev. C. Vanderlinde Rev. G. Veurink Rev. G. Veurink Rev. C. Vanderlinde Reading Rev. G. Veurink Needy MAF

May 20 Rev. C. Vanderlinde Reading Rev. G. Veurink Rev. C. Vanderlinde Reading Rev. G. Veurink Needy MAF

Rev. C. Vanderlinde Br. R. VanAssen Rev. G. Veurink (780) 284-4080 (780) 674-6710 (780) 674-7615

The bulletin is published under the responsibility of the respective consistory. Barrhead Editors: Rev. C. Vanderlinde: [email protected], Br. M. Hoeksema: [email protected] Neerlandia North Editor: Rev. G. Veurink, [email protected] Neerlandia South Editors: Br. R. VanAssen, Br. J. Froma, [email protected] Deadline:All items must be submitted to your respective editors no later than 6 pm on the Wednesday before publication. GENERAL NEWS ROLLING CALENDAR General May 13 Easter Ascension Pentecost Evensong May 30 Women’s League Day June 2 Rehoboth Golf Classic June 23 Fundraiser Golf Tournament July 6-8 Denver Church Camp August 13-17 Sunset Point Teen Camp August 23-27 Calgary Study Weekend Barrhead Neerlandia Neerlandia South Neerlandia North May 27 Shepherd's care service May 20 Shepherd’s Care 7 pm July 1 Shepherd’s care service August 6 Church Picnic

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY UPDATE It's once again the time of year to update the directory, and we are asking for your help in making it as accurate as possible. There are binders laying on the table in the foyer of the churches that you can go make the changes directly on your family's entry. If you need more space, or to add an entry, use the back side of the page. Alternately you can contact your church's rep with any changes. For Neerlandia North, please contact Sherry VanGrootheest (780-206-6244). For Neerlandia South, please contact Karen Bouwman (780-305-1418). Barrhead's rep is yet to be determined, so please use the binder. Thank-you.

PENTACOST EVENSONG Come help us sing our way through the story of Christ's death, resurrection, ascension and sending of His Spirit at 7:30 pm, on Sunday, May 13th in our Neerlandia Church. Afterwards there will be a time for socializing and coffee in the basement.

ALBERTA WOMEN'S LEAGUE DAY ALBERTA WOMEN'S LEAGUE DAY will be held on May 30, 2018 at the Barrhead Canadian Reformed Church. Our speaker for the day will be Brigette Vanhuisstede. Her topic for the day will be "Finding JOY on our Journey" based on Romans 12:12. She will break this into 3 parts. Part 1: Finding JOY on our Journey ("be joyful in hope") Part 2: Seeking H.E.L.P. on our Journey ("be patient in affliction") Part 3: Praying throughout our Journey ("be faithful in prayer") Please register by May 14, 2018 by emailing Marian Scheper at [email protected], text or call Irene Jagersma 780-674-1015. When registering please inform us of any dietary needs or need for babysitting for nursing babies. The cost for the day is $20. Registration begins at 9:00am and the speeches start at 9:30am. We hope to wrap up the day by 3:30pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information about Brigette please visit her website https://brigettevanhuisstede.weebly.com/

COVENANT CANADIAN REFORMED TEACHERS COLLEGE The Class of 2018 and the Board of Governors of Covenant Canadian Reformed Teachers College are pleased to invite all family and friends of the graduands, supporters of the college, prospective students, and all others who are interested, to attend the GRADUATION EVENING ON FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 Graduation exercises commence at 8:15 p.m. Guest speaker: Mr. Jason Heemskerk, LCRSS Coordinator And we have scamps . . .! We will also bid our farewell to Mr. Allard Gunnink as he retires from his position as full-time lecturer at the college. Cornerstone Canadian Reformed Church 353 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, ON L9B 1B1 The ceremony will be live-streamed for those unable to attend: livestream.com/CornerstoneCanRC/2018Services Social will follow.

28TH ANNUAL REHOBOTH GOLF CLASSIC IN STONY PLAIN – JUNE 2, 2018 Help support adults with developmental disabilities: sign up for the 28th Annual Rehoboth Golf Classic fundraiser in Stony Plain. Register online at www.rehoboth.ab.ca, or request a Registration Form by emailing to [email protected]. This year, tournament proceeds will help build new cabins at Rehoboth Camp near Gull Lake!

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE DUFFER’S GOLF TOURNAMENT Date: June 23, 2018 Time: 1:30 pm Cost: $200.00 / golfer Place: Sandpiper Golf Course You are invited to come join in the fun; 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, driving range, BBQ dinner, and Bon Fire at C. Leyenhorst’s residence. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the cost. All funds raised at this tournament will go towards the St. Albert Canadian Reformed church building fund. This tournament will have a shotgun start beginning at 1:30 pm followed by dinner at the golf course and a bon fire. Register early to reserve your spot by emailing [email protected] or contact any one on the golf committee: Casey Leyenhorst, Peter Lindhout, Kris Hoeksema or Julie Hoeksema.

SUNSET POINT TEEN CAMP – AUGUST 13-17, 2018 Registration is open! Students who are currently in grades 7 to 9 and are members of the Canadian Reformed or United Reformed churches of Alberta are invited to attend this summer. It will be a week of Faith, Fun and Fellowship with memories and new friendships! We are already half full so get your registration in ASAP. Our theme this year will be “Love Your Neighbour as Yourself.” Many volunteers will be needed in order for this week to be a success. We need team counsellors and kitchen staff. We are thankfully able to offer a discounted camp fee for those who have a parent volunteering for the week! The regular registration fee is $150 and the discount will be $25 off. Please consider volunteering! It is so much fun and very rewarding to work with these teens. More information can be found on our website. https://sunsetpointteencamp.blogspot.ca/ Contact any one of us if you have any questions about registering or volunteering. ~Trixie Leffers, Sylvia Vandenhaak, James vanden Hoven

DENVER CHURCH CAMP Time for the Denver Church Camp is fast approaching. The dates are July 6-8. We are looking forward to another fun weekend in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, with exciting activities for young and old, and fellowship around God’s Word. The theme for this year’s camp is ‘Church Arise and Make Jesus Known!’ We are excited to welcome Rev. Ian Wildeboer as speaker. There are still some spots open for registration and we would love to have you join us! Please have your registrations in by May 31st. For registration or any questions you may email [email protected]. We would love to see you in beautiful Colorado!

BARRHEAD NEWS barrheadcanrc.ca TO AND FROM THE CONGREGATION This past Thursday was Ascension Day. With the Ascension of Christ, a new reality has burst forth into the universe—a redemption of cosmic proportions! As fully man, He has entered the Holy of Holies, in the highest heavens above every rule and authority. He went to the depths so He might ascend to the highest heavens and spread the light of God’s redemption everywhere and bring us into that glory. We are now seated with him by faith, united by his Spirit. He showers this salvation upon us as a sign of the glory to come (Eph. 1:3–14 and 4:7–10). Indeed Jesus Christ is now present in the Holy of Holies as the anchor of hope for our souls (Heb. 6:19-20). Today marks a full Sunday where we will, the Lord willing, in the morning in addition to commemorating our Saviour’s ascension into heaven also celebrate of the Lord’s Supper and witness the ordination of elders and deacons, while in the afternoon we may witness 8 individuals make public profession of their faith. What a host of reasons for thanksgiving and joy as we reflect upon God’s love and care for us his people in Barrhead! While there are reasons for joy and gladness we know that we also live in a world of sadness. At this time we remember the broader VanLeeuwen family who grieve the loss of Jason deWitt, a nephew and cousin in Carman, MB who lost his life in a fatal motor-vehicle accident late last week. His death leaves an empty place and deep sorrow on the part of his wife and three children and immediate family whom he leaves behind. May our gracious God uphold and sustain all who are suffering in the pain of grief and may He be near to them and give them peace. Recently br. Rick DeVink suffered a broken collar-bone from rolling a quad. Thankfully he and others present were spared greater harm and injury. After undergoing surgery this past Thursday, the expectation is that a full recovery will take 4-6 weeks. May the Lord grant our brother and his wife and family much patience during this time and may the Lord grant healing if that is his will. Others among us face trials and tribulations of various kinds, known or unknown, in terms of health, discord, loneliness, anxiety or spiritual unrest (and the list could go on much longer). May we not fail to remember one another’s needs in thought, word, deed, and in prayer, and may the ascension of Christ assure us all that since Christ is seated and reigning above every power and authority nothing can ever separate us from his love. Have a blessed Lord’s day! CVL

BARRHEAD PREACHING SCHEDULE May 13 AM – Rev. C. Vanderlinde (Lord’s Supper & Ordination) May 13 PM – Rev. C. Vanderlinde (Profession of Faith) May 20 AM – Rev. C. Vanderlinde May 20 PM – Rev. C. Vanderlinde

BARRHEAD SCHEDULED COLLECTIONS May 6 & 13 & 20: Needy May 27: M.E.R.F

HOST FAMILY This week’s host family is David & Jessica Wiersema May 20 Harold & Regina Wierenga May 27 Randy & Marika Wierda June 3 Carl & Michelle Werkman June 10 Morris & Brenda Vogelzang

CATECHISM INSTRUCTION All students are reminded to bring a Bible, Book of Praise, binder and pen. Class One: Grades 7 & 8 - taught by Mr. H. Stel (7:30-8:30pm) Class Two: Grades 9 & 10 - taught by Mr. J. Jagersma (7:30-8:30pm) Class Three and Pre-confession has come to an end for the 2017-2018 season.

THANKYOU The Church Life Committee would like to say a sincere thank you to all of those who came and joined in on the fun & fellowship at the trivia evening. Together $200.15 was raised in team donations, which will be donated to the Barrhead Family & Community Support Services (FCSS).

CHURCH PICNIC MONDAY, JULY 2ND, 2018 Mark your calendars for the up coming annual Church picnic on July 2nd!  It will be taking place at the Barrhead Elementary School (North Side). Breakfast is served at 8:30am. There is a sheet on the Library table which is located just as you enter through the main entrance of the church building where you can sign up to bring a salad or dessert to the luncheon (along with a labelled serving utensil). We greatly appreciate the help and co operation! :) Also, all those who plan on joining us for the picnic please bring along cutlery, plates, and chairs as well as sunscreen and bugspray for you and your family. We hope to play some sports so bring along your soccer balls, baseballs, baseball gloves and bats if you have them. Thank you! Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

CHURCH PICNIC We are in the process of planning our church picnic! On Monday, July 2nd we would like to provide a breakfast as part of the delicious menu for the day. We are looking for any businesses or people who are willing to sponsor and volunteer to help cook up the breakfast. Please contact any of the committee members if this is something you would like to do. Thanks! Your Church Life Committee, Kim Vandermooren Jolene Vanderlinde Arlene Vandersluis Tania Barendregt Helen Peters Teresa Helmus Amber Vanleeuwen

SATURDAY MORNING MEN'S FELLOWSHIP We had a great meeting again. Our next meeting will be May 26 continuing on with our study of Romans. We will start at 7:00AM Barrhead Ladies Aid Fundraiser The Ladies Aid is planning to have another FUNDrive thru Value Village at the end of May / beginning of June. What is a FUNDrive? It is a new kind of fundraiser where you can turn gently-used clothing, accessories, linens, books and household items into funds for our Ladies Aid! Value Village will pay the Ladies Aid for every pound of goods collected! So, from now until end of May / beginning of June, please collect and save your used items. An enclosed trailer will be at the Scheper's again to put all the items in and then we will haul it all away to Value Village. They will weigh everything and then pay us per pound. What do they accept? First of all, ALL items must be in good, clean, sellable condition. This is the list of what they will accept for the FUNDrive: CLOTHING, SHOES, BEDDING / TOWELS, ACCESSORIES: HANDBAGS, TOTES, LEATHER BELTS, WALLETS, BACKPACKS, JEWELRY, CDS, DVDS, BOOKS, ELECTRICAL ITEMS, TOYS & GAMES, KITCHEN ITEMS, KNICK- KNACKS, SPORTING GOODS, (NOTHING LARGER THAN A MICROWAVE) So….start saving!! Date for drop off TBD Questions? Please call or text Marian Scheper at 780-307-4756 or send me a FB message

LADIES AID MEETING!! Attention all ladies, there will be a ladies aid meeting on May 22 at the home of Stephanie Devink (Adrian) at 8:00 pm. New members always welcome, hope to see you all there!!

COFFEE CLEANUP This week Brendan & Tara Tiggelaar will be in charge of the coffee clean up. Next week Gerrit and Mennie Helmus will be taking their turn.

BABYSITTING May 13 (LS) AM INF Kim Vanl, Jessalyn H, Maddisyn B, Laura O TOD Stephanie L, Chelsea V, Brittany P, Olivia P PM INF Melanie J TOD Amy H, Declan V May 20 AM INF Renee K, Fran M, Renee V TOD Steph D(R), Berdien V, Aaliyah V PM INF Jessica P TOD Tania B, Keri B

NEERLANDIA NEWS THANKYOU On behalf of the Breukelman family, we would like to thank you for all your thoughts and prayers for our father, George Breukelman. Since his stroke, he is making slow but steady progress. The doctors say in time his health may be fully restored. Most importantly, he has been brought close to our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. The LORD uses circumstances to pull us back to His side. Over the course of time, cards of thoughts and prayers from members have also shown the communion of saints. A simple word or thought was greatly appreciated by them and will be very encouraging for the long road ahead to recovery. We would encourage those who had connections with George to relay those thoughts towards him. George and Maryann Breukelman's mailing address is: 10540 HWY17 South Pollocksville, North Carolina 28573

YOUTH GROUP Our next meeting will be at the home of Konroy & Christy Kippers. It will start at 7:30 and we will be discussing the last 3 fruits of the spirit...Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control. There will be papers in your mailboxes and if you would like join us, you can ask the hosts for a copy of the papers. New members are always welcome 

NEERLANDIA SOUTH FOR AND FROM THE FLOCK Again a week has gone by and we are blessed to be gathered as God’s people to begin another week. We lay our daily labors aside and come to the workshop of the Holy Spirit. May we come rejoicing, knowing our brokenness and giving thanks for the wholeness we have in Jesus Christ. His redeeming work is cause for true heartfelt joy! We are a blessed people. We also wish to express our condolences to the Hoeve family with the death of Elly’s mother. May you be surrounded by the nearness of our Saviour in the time to come. God promises to bless His people with comfort and peace. It feels like we can safely say spring is here! This beautiful weather is a rich gift to trades and farmers alike. Our God is in full control of the weather we receive daily and we thank Him for His goodness to us in this way as well. Today we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. As we eat and drink in remembrance of Him, may we humbly repent and believe in our faithful Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Give that our response may be lives of thanksgiving and praise to His Name. We thank Rev. Veurink for leading us in worship and sacrament this morning and this afternoon Br. Pat Harthoorn for leading a reading service. May we be blessed and edified by the gospel of grace and go on our way rejoicing. RVA

SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS May 13 am – Rev. G. Veurink (Celebration of the Lord’s Supper) pm – Reading May 20 am – Reading pm – Reading May 27 am – Rev. E.J. Tiggelaar pm – Rev. E.J. Tiggelaar

SERVICES AT SENIOR HOMES Andrew Viersen will lead at Shepherd’s Care on May 20 at 7:00 P.M. and Rianne Viersen will be the accompanist.

YOUNG PEOPLE’S SOCIETY Neerlandia North has warmly welcomed us for a combined meeting which will take place on May 27, at 7:30 pm in the church basement. The topic of discussion will be "Is homosexuality supported in the Bible? Why or why not?” The plan is to start the evening off with watching a video created by Matthew Vines, followed by an open discussion. You are required to come to the meeting with two questions or scriptural references related to the topic. Our last group meeting for the season as only Neerlandia Church South members with be held tonight at the Viersen's. It is Becky's turn to guide the discussion. This meeting's focus will be on Hosea 13 and 14. Please read the passage in advance and come up with some thought-provoking questions to share. God bless. RF

HELPING HAND We as the Young Peoples Society would love to help any of the elderly or physically limited people in our congregation by offering them a helping hand. To make arrangements please contact Wyat Jissink (284-3215) or Joshua VanAssen (394-7338). 1 Thessalonians 5: 14-15 "And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone."

HOST FAMILY May 13 Fred & Jane Breukelman May 20 Gerry & Karen Breukelman May 27 John & Henrietta Froma June 3 Peter & Elly Hoeve

BABYSITTING May 13 am Jantiena H, Kiahna B, Tianna S, Kaelynn T, Zahara VA Mom Helper: Jennifer O pm Christien H, Rolynn B May 20 am Gwen M, Gelsey B, Jordyn M pm Saakje O, Iris B May 27 am Rosanne O, Becky F, Natalie V pm Kym P, Christiena Hoe June 3 am Bec P, Marina H, Margaret VdZ pm Corlisa P, Dana J

NEERLANDIA NORTH CONGREGATIONAL NEWS Once again today our God gives us a foretaste of eternity. On this day of rest we have a foretaste of the eternal rest that is in store for us. And as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we receive at the table a foretaste of the abundant joy that the Lord has promised to us. May we then be filled with joy and thankfulness today as we look forward to the fullness of these things in eternal glory! We were thankful to receive the news that the surgery performed on Sr. Kathleen Tuininga’s mother was a success and that the doctors were able to remove all the cancer. We give thanks to God for the wonderful way in which he has answered our prayers! Sr. Vandermooren is now undergoing preventative chemotherapy and we pray that these treatments would also have the desired effect and that the Lord would continue to sustain her in this time. This week there are also a couple of birthdays to mention. First of all, our Sr. Alice Kippers will be joining the 65+ club as of tomorrow, May 14 DV. We extend our congratulations to you in advance and pray that our Heavenly Father would continue to bless you going forward as well. It is also good to see that the recovery from surgery is also going well and we once again give thanks to God for such a rich blessing! Then our Br. Peter Aikema hopes to celebrate his birthday, DV, on Tuesday May 15. Congratulations to you as well brother! We are thankful that the Lord has watched over you in the year that has passed and pray that he would continue to be your help and guide going forward as well. We pray that those celebrating this week may have a joyful time with family and friends as they give thanks to God for his rich goodness and care! We also extend our condolences to Br. and Sr. Dan & Jane Van Leeuwen and Br. and Sr. Jeff & Jane Van Leeuwen along their children with the sudden passing of their nephew and cousin, Jason DeWitt in Manitoba. At a time when words are often so insufficient, we pray that the God of all grace would surround you and comfort you all as you come to grips with this tragic event. Our Sr. Maria Peters also learned recently that her father in Edmonton has been diagnosed with COPD and congestive heart failure. In this difficult time of uncertainty, we pray that our Gracious Father in heaven would surround you with his care, and that you would find in him everything necessary to go forward in faith. May our God grant to us all a blessed day of rest and worship! GeV PREACHING SCHEDULE May 13 AM: Rev. G. Veurink PM: Rev. G. Veurink May 20 AM: Rev. G. Veurink PM: Rev. G. Veurink

WOMEN’S SAVINGS ACTION It is time once again to donate to the Seminary Library via the Women’s Savings Action. Running a library is no small task, books and electronic purchases are extremely costly and the maintenance of an orderly, updated library is on going. This library could not function without the generous donations of women from across Canada. So once again this year they are asking us for our generous support. As of now, we need a representative from North and South. In the meantime, you may make your donations to Y. Van Laar Box 120. There will be a donation box in the foyer for any cash. Cheques should be made out to ‘Women’s Savings Action”. Anyone who would like to become the representative, please call 780-674-3880. Thankyou in advance, YVL

NEERLANDIA NORTH YOUNG PEOPLE’S Our next meeting will be today, May 13 2018 DV at the home of Peter and Ben. The meeting will begin at 8:00pm. We will be studying Proverbs 18 starting at verse 10. And we will begin at part 135 in our study guide. Please prepare for the meeting by reading the Proverb and going through the next questions that go with the Proverb. Roelf Kars will be opening this meeting. Have a blessed Sunday!

NEERLANDIA NORTH YOUNG PEOPLES SERVICE COMMITTEE We as Young Peoples would love to help any seniors or anyone in the Church Community whois in need of a extra helping hand. To make arrangements please call Andrew Schouten @780-305-8914 or Pieter Steenbergen @ 780-284-4060

YOUNG PEOPLE’S ATTENTION CHANGE OF DATE- On Sunday May 27th 2018 DV. Neerlandia North is inviting all Neerlandia South Young People’s to our open topic discussion. We will be meeting at 7:30 pm in our Church basement. We plan on starting the evening with watching a video by a man named Matthew Vines. We will be discussing the topic, is homosexuality supported by the Bible? Why or why not? Everyone is to come to the meeting with at least two questions, scriptural references or comments for this topic. This is so that you will be prepared and be able to take part in the discussion. When you walk in there will be a bucket to place any anonymous questions in. When it comes to the time that we will be discussing, we will split into three groups. This will make it easier for everyone to be involved in the discussion. All members of the North are reminded to bring something for refreshments it can be something to eat or drink. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Last week was our last meeting for Tuesday Morning Bible Study for the season. This Tuesday all the ladies and their children are invited to the Kippers to celebrate Mrs. Alice Kippers birthday! There will be coffee and cake and mothers are asked to take drinks for their children. Happy Birthday and thank-you for teaching the little ones again this year Mrs. Kippers!

NEERLANDIA NORTH YPS SERVICE COMMITTEE We as Young Peoples would love to help any seniors or anyone in the Church Community who is in need of a extra helping hand. To make arrangements please call Andrew Schouten @ 780-305-8914 or Pieter Steenbergen @ 780-284-4060

HOST FAMILY May 13 Kyle & Whitney Dejong May 20 Pieter & Anna Dejong May 27 Stephen & Benita Dejong

BABYSITTING May 13 AM L.S. Niomi, Maddisson, Danika, Rachel, Summer Mother helper: Christina PM Francine, Marie, Addyson May 20 AM Cindy, Kathleen, Tasha PM Nicole, Sarah, Amy May 27 AM Laura, Kaitlyn, Elana PM Cynthia, Abigail VD, Kiersten June 3 AM Jannie, Dawna, Abigail PM Sherry, Angela, Janelle