Welcome, friends! On this marvelous Sunday, let us open our spirits to the loving presence of God that we may be spiritually fed and renewed by his grace.

Message:

“Contending For The Faith”

Scripture:

Jude 17-23

Offering:

General Fund

September 5, 2010

The Lord’s Supper, which we celebrate today, is a way for the Christian to remember the sacrifice of Christ. If you have publicly professed your faith, we invite you to join us. If you have not yet believed in Christ as Savior, we invite you to watch and learn. We are glad you are here! If you have questions about Jesus, please see Pastor Scott after the worship service.

Announcements:

Barb Zylstra will be working part time in the church office while Terry is on vacation Sept. 9-28. Articles for next Sunday’s bulletin need to be submitted prior to Thursday morning.

The Wednesday morning Women’s Bible study begins this Wednesday at 10 a.m. and they meet in the church foyer. All ladies are welcome to join this fun group of ladies for fellowship and study. Call Mary Kudsk if you have any questions.

Young Adults Night Out is coming up soon! We'll be getting together on Friday, September 17 at 6:30pm. Childcare will be available starting at 6:15pm.

Childcare volunteers are needed for the Young Adults Night Out scheduled for Friday, September 17 at approx. 6:00/6:15pm for a few hours. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Tanya Obbink at 738-4718 or email at tanyajuanita@yahoo.com.

The Thursday evening men’s Bible study group will begin in mid-October and the Women’s evening study group will begin October 6.

New hours for the Farmers Market: 4-7 pm as of this Wednesday and the market will go through October 13. So don’t forget to come down to the market each week to obtain fresh produce.

On Saturday, September 11, Diane Button and her family will be having a garage sale in the Fellowship Center to raise funds for the Relay for Life.

Love, INC. is having an appetizer, desert, silent auction on October 26. Our church is in need of someone to “host” a table for the event. They are also in need of items for the silent auction and are asking each church to provide something. Any volunteers/donations? If you are interested please contact Ginger at 715-1175.

Servants Next Sunday, September 12: Greeters: David & Ida Richards, Jr. Johnson and Marvin Ward; Nursery: Randi and Scott Sanders, Avis Kaemingk; Snacks: Polly Plekker, Ida Richards, Jen Roberts; Ushers: Lela Omta, Jim and Linda Bean; Prayer Room: Connie Knutson.

Our prayer emphasis this week is for our church members in their workplace. We ask God to give us diligence in the tasks we do with our hands, minds and tools, and let us so labor as to honor Him.

Reminders:

Children's Ministries will resume September 12th. Children and Worship will also begin on Sunday September 12 for all children ages 3-5. The first few weeks are spent in orientation, which is particularly helpful for the 3 year olds. The children in this age group will be dismissed during the service. Immediately following the service and coffee time, there will be a "Welcome to Sunday school" potluck for all Children and Worship and Sunday school families. Sunday school lessons will begin on September 19th. Details for the potluck picnic will be sent separately to the families. Any questions, please contact Diane Button. There is still a need for another teacher and helper for both Sunday school and Children and Worship. Please consider volunteering.

Kidstown International will be hosting a night of classical music featuring internationally renowned soprano Katie Van Kooten and other musical talents. The event will benefit Kidstown’s efforts in helping orphans. So join others at Bethel CRC in Lynden on September 9 at 7:30 p.m. for this wonderful concert. Then on September 26 during our service we will have a presentation by Kidstown to tell us about their program.

Bellingham Theatre Guild is presenting “A tune-filled trip back to a swinging time,” a special benefit Thursday, September 23 in support of Interfaith Coalition at 1600 H St., Bellingham. Reception begins at 7 pm with curtain time at 8 pm; price for the show is $25. For tickets call 734-3983.

10% TRIP GROCERY PROMOTION COMING: two grocery corporations, Haggen’s and Brown and Cole (The Markets, Food Pavilion, Cost Cutter, Red Apple), are offering Lynden Christian school a 10% (instead of 4) rebate on gift cards purchased September 1-22. DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! The special order form is available from Barb Zylstra.