Weekly Link

THIS SUNDAY AT BFCRC:  We welcome back Ian Shugart who will be opening Hebrews 11 for us and beginning a series of messages on ‘The Life of Faith’.   This week’s message will focus on the first three verses where we find the clear Biblical definition of faith.  How’s your faith?  How would you respond if someone asked you to explain ‘faith’ to them?  Listen ... and learn.

 

NEXT WEEK:  We look forward to the return of Pastor Ron Kok from Living Hope Community Church.

 

And now a few words from your Deacons ………………………

Measuring Success in Management

What is your measure of success: your bank account, status, popularity, or the toys and dainties of life?  A rich young ruler, who had it all, approached Jesus and wanted to make sure he would have heaven too.  But Jesus said, “…Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.  Then come follow me.” (Luke 18:22).  Real success isn’t based on the earthly – “where moth and rust can destroy, and where thieves can break in and steal.” (Matt. 6:19b).  How am I managing all of God’s gifts to me in terms of his Kingdom?

 

Offering This Week Oct 16th  : First Place Options (Formerly First Place Pregnancy Centre)

 

Offering Next week Oct 23rd: Diaconate / food cupboard

 

Abuse Prevention Workshop on Saturday October 15, 2011 from 9:00-10:30am at BFCRC.  Beverages and treats will be provided! If you are a leader, teacher or counselor in at least one of the children and youth ministries of BFCRC (Nursery, Sunday School, GEMS, Cadets, Youth Group) then please plan to come to this workshop. Nursery attendants are encouraged to come as well. Attending this workshop is one of the requirements in place to ensure that BFCRC is a safe place for the children participating in our ministries. If you are unable to attend please contact Lenni Steiginga.

 

Longfields "Thanksgiving" Sing-a-long

We have decided to go ahead with our Longfields outing on Saturday, October 15th @2:00pm. We are asking that if you are available on Saturday that you come on out and brighten the lives of seniors in our community.  We would ideally still like someone to lead us in song and music.  If you are able to help out please let Shirley Harbers know @shirley.harbers@alcatel-lucent.com or call me at 6138251461.

We thank you in advance for making someone's day just a little brighter!

 

Small Group Kick-Off: Oct 16th
 A new season of Small Groups is on its way and we are looking forward to what the Lord will bring in the way of people and material.  We would like to have our kick off for the year on Sunday October 16 in the evening.  At that time we will share some new study ideas as well as old ones that have been done by other groups.  This coming Sunday Oct 2 is a designated small group night and we would like to encourage existing Small groups to meet together and discuss ideas and possible changes for the coming year.  Some of you may be ready to move on to a new group, some groups may be willing to accept new participants and we may need to start some brand new groups.  

If you are new to the church or haven't been part of a Small Group in the past but would like to join a group please contact 
Charley DeSchiffart @ cdeschiffart@rogers.com or 613-592-3078 or 
Marc Lindell@ Marclindell@gmail.com or 613-794-9220 c

Sunday the 16th is the perfect time to find out what this ministry is all about and what studies will be available to you.  There will be material to browse and sign up sheets for new groups being offered.  Some groups will be offered during theweek as well so there is something for everyone.

See you Sunday October 16th 6:30- 8:00.  As always Coffee, Tea and goodies will be served.

 

GEMS Annual Luncheon and Bake Sale is coming up again! All are invited to a time of fellowship while supporting the GEMS group and their Sister Club in Zambia. There will be hot and cold drinks, soup and buns, hot dogs, desserts and, of course, lots of baked goodies - some of which can also be ordered for future dates. And being the season of pumpkins, the GEMS have been working hard on decorating and painting pumpkins which will be on display. The Luncheon and Bake Sale will be held at the Church on Saturday, October 29th, from 10:00 till 2:00pm.  Food donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the Church in the evening on Friday the 28th.

 

Calling Committee: Since our last announcement the Calling Committee has met a number of times with our primary focus being the creation of our Church Profile. The CRC denomination has a ministry called the Office of Pastor-Church Relations (PCR). The PCR provides a Church Profile template to churches in need of pastors and a Pastor Profile to pastors that would be willing to take a call to a church. The PCR will review our Church Profile and see if there are any Pastors that would be a good match. Our Church Profile is now complete and needs final sign off by Council and by a Classis appointed Church Counselor. Our Classis (a group of local churches) meets within the next few weeks so we hope we will have an official Church Counselor at that time. It is the intent of the Calling Committee to provide a "Reader's Digest" version of the Church Profile to the congregation for the fall congregational meeting but feel free to discuss things with a Calling Committee member as well.

 

When we aren't talking about the profile, we are discussing names that have been submitted to us. So far we have discussed and researched 23 potential candidates. Currently the process involves us assigning each candidate to one or two committee members for them to research. Research involves searches on line, reading or listening to sermons, and calling contacts regarding the candidates, and then summarizing that information for the next meeting. We appreciate all the names that have been presented so far and we are still open to any other names you come across.

 

As we are close to the transitioning point from research and prep work to starting to reach out to candidates, we ask that you pray not only for us as we begin this next step, but for the candidates that we will be reaching out to as well.

 

Thank-you: Bernie Berghout, Charley De Schiffart, Bart Geleynse, Marc Lindell, Greta Luimes, Allison Schenk, Matt Verbrugge

 

The Ministry to Seafarers Annual Christmas Parcel Drive Needs You!  Once again we are hoping to offer each seafarer who comes through the Port of Montreal during Christmas a token of Christ’s love and an opportunity to learn more about the birth and sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ.  We need your help to do this.  We need about 1500 parcels!  Help us meet our goal.  For more info check us out at www.ministrytoseafarers.org or call us at 514 844 1476.

Women's Ministry

We traveled our first trail this Wednesday and were blessed by all the women who came out.  It is great to be challenged to look at our lives and see the areas that God is shining his light on and what that means for us individually. We are excited to start on Trail two next week. See you next Wednesday  Oct 12th at 9:30 at the church.  For more information see the bulletin board in the back hallway or contact either Helen DeSchiffart @ hdeschiffart@rogers.com or 613-592-3079 or Sherry O'Grady Fox @ fox.sherry@rogers.com or 613-823-7476

 

Women's Ministry Take Two

This is a formal invitation to all women who can't attend the daytime study to come and join us Monday October 17th 7:30 pm in the sanctuary.   We will be starting the 1st Trail of  "The Esteemed Journey" by Susan Andringa.  Coffee and Tea with goodies will be served.  Please Let Helen DeSchiffart know if you are planning on attending.  hdeschiffart@rogers.comor 613-592-3078.

 

Ministry Opportunity

If you are looking for a way to serve in the church but you have limited time

this may be something that would fit your schedule.  We are looking for someone to take over the purchase of supplies forthe kitchen.  It is not a huge job but one that is pretty important for our times of fellowship.  If you are interested please call Helen DeSchiffart @613-592-3078 or email hdeschiffart@rogers.com  

 

Pancake Breakfast RCHS: The students at Redeemer Christian High School are hosting a pancake breakfast on Friday, October 21, from 6:30 am to 9 am.  $5 per plate with proceeds going towards the school's World Vision Sponsor child, Gheorghe, from Romania.

 

Geneva Lecture Series

Geneva Fellowship, the Christian Reformed campus ministry at Queen’s University, invites you to a free lecture by Dr Bob Goudzwaard on the topic of global crises.  His talk is entitled “Peeling the Onion – World Problems and Their Deeper Dimensions” and it will be delivered on Wednesday November 2, 2011 in Conference Room 202 of Robert Sutherland Hall from 7:30-9:00pm.  For more information please visit our webpage http://geneva.queensu.ca/GenevaLecture.php or contact our campus minister Steven Kooy at kooys@queensu.ca or 613-331-5669.  We hope you will be able to join us!

 

NAME CHANGE ?  CRWRC Requests Your Feedback—As you may have heard, CRWRC is exploring the possibility of changing its name and we want to hear from you. Beginning October 13, you’ll find a short survey at www.crwrc.org/namewhere you can provide input. The survey closes on October 17 so be sure to visit www.crwrc.org/name by then and let your voice be heard!

 

Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you want to be part of bringing light into a child’s world?  Then consider being part of a program called Light Up Your World (LUYW).  LUYW is an organization dedicated to envisioning, training, equipping and releasing young people to make a positive difference in their world.  The program is geared to grade 7 and 8’s and has been used widely in both the public and Christian School setting.  Training for this program will take place on Saturday November 12, 2011 at Athens CRC.    The program will be carried out at Pine View Public School in Athens on November 14-16, 2011.  More details will follow.   For more information contact Sheila Murphy at 613-838-3835 andsheila.murphy@sympatico.ca and check out www.lightupyourworld.org

 

Workshops Offered:

1) You Are Not Alone : Parenting Conference:  Oct 29th, 2011 9 am – 3 pm  St Paul’s Presbyterian Church 971 Woodroffe Ave.  $15.  Check out the bulletin board for more information and register online at: urnotaloneparents.com