2024 Bulletin
This week starts a series of special Sundays celebrating how God has been working in our Friendship Group, the local Christian schools, and our Gems & Cadets program.
If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, ask an Usher.
Ushers: Gerald D, Chris H
Coffee: Rob & Nellie D
Nursery: Judy V, Cadence T, Holly W
Sunday School will be learning about Thomas the Doubter, John 20: Stephanie, Peyton, Jessica, Isabella
Projection: Gerald B
Sound: Al F
Elders: Kevin K, Jelle P
Deacons: Doug J, Rachel V
Order of Service
Welcome & Announcements
God’s Greeting
Friendship Song
If You’re Happy and You Know It
I’ve Got the Joy Joy Joy
I’ve Got Peace Like a River
This Little Light of Mine
Do Lord
Alive Alive
I Will Enter His Gates
Kids Message
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
Congregational Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
The More We Get Together
Jesus Loves Me
Bible Story adapted from Luke 7:36 on page 1604
Message
Closing Blessing & He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands
Next week our worship will be led by the team from Quinte Christian High School, and we'll have the chance to hear how God has been at work among the staff and students of our local Christian schools.
Ushers Next Week: Dale S, Calvin K
Coffee: Spencer & Binnie H
Nursery: Kristen H, Lubbie B
Sunday School will be talking about Feed My Sheep, John 21: Joy, Grace, Steve, Gabe
Projection: Cameron P
Sound: Ed B
Elders: Christine D, Chris D
Deacons: Esther W, Cynthia K
April 15
7 p.m. Friendship
7:30 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting
April 16
1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group
7 p.m. Education Committee Meeting
7 p.m. C of A Meeting
April 17
9:30 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break
April 20
Cadet-a-Rama in Cobourg
April 22
7 p.m. Friendship
April 23
1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group
April 24
9:30 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break
OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER
Congratulations to Jo B (12), Nellie D (13), Jennifer Q (13), Ayanna D (14), Chris D (14), Calvin K (15), Thea P (15), Dawson Q (16), Evelyn R (16), Henny W (16), Julia K (17), Rita H (18), Emma K (18), & Gloria W (18) celebrating birthdays!
We continue to pray for all those in our church family who are continuing to deal with illness and treatments.
ELECTION: April 21 - Closing date for nominations; May 2 - Approval of all nominees by council at May council meeting; May 9 - Publication of nominees in bulletin; May 12 - Vote of affirmation by the congregation;
May 19 - Drawing of names by lot
Three retiring Elders: Will F, Peter K, Art V; Two retiring Deacons: Marg K, Esther W
Elders remaining on council: Chris D, Christine D, Calvin K, Kevin K, Jelle P, Dale S; Deacons remaining on council: Marilyn B, Doug J, Cynthia K, Jeanette L, Yvonne M, Rachel R
LOOKING FOR PROJECTION TECH: We are looking for a Projection Tech who will sit upstairs and project the slides during the services once a month. Contact the office or Ben B if you are interested.
LOOKING FOR COMPUTER WIZARD: The Committee of Administration is looking for a volunteer willing to be our Information Technology person. Contact the office or Committee of Administration.
HYMN SING AT MARANATHA CRC in Belleville will take place on Sunday, April 14 instead of April 7. Come out and enjoy some hymns at 2 p.m. in the chapel.
QCHS DRAMA PRODUCTION: Come see Quinte Christian High School’s production of The Alibis by Jonathan Dorf on Fri May 3 and 10 @ 7 p.m, Sat May 11 @ 1 p.m. Dinner theatre on Sat, May 4 @ 6 p.m. Call 613 968-7870 or email admin@qchs.ca to reserve your spot.
APRIL 14 OFFERING: Our second offering is for Youth Unlimited Quinte (Youth for Christ). YFC works together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. As a part of the body of Christ, Quinte YFC’s vision is to provide opportunities for every young person in the Quinte area to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be welcomed into a place of discipleship. qyu.ca
APRIL 21 OFFERING: The second collection is for QCHS Tuition Assistance. QCHS reflects Christ’s love by challenging students to develop their gifts and preparing them to flourish as disciples of Christ within an ever changing world. Quinte Christian High School educates minds, inspires hearts, identifies gifts and fosters growth through Christ centered curriculum and programs. qchs.ca
Highlights of the April 4th, 2024 Council Meeting
· Classis delegates for the Tuesday, May 28th meeting will be finalized by the May Council Meeting.
· Mandates are being reviewed by all ministries. Council reviewed its Mandate at the April Council meeting.
· Final 2023 CAP Report received for information.
· At the last Classis meeting, a review of bylaws took place.
· Council agrees to hold its next Council meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.