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July 12, 2020
Kitchener, Ontario
Welcome to CCRC’s bulletin! This Sunday, we will be live streaming a service at 10 AM and celebrating
the Sacrament of Lord's Supper. The video will be available for participating live on the church website
at 10 AM, and will remain on the website for viewing after the service is completed.
Introducing our new Summer Sermon Series…
Growing Season: Lessons from the Lectionary
For many people, summer is often a time to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a
slower pace of life. This summer may feel a bit strange, though. It may be a season of uncertainty and
change as the province slowly opens back up and we wonder ahead to what the fall will look like. On
top of that, CCRC is undergoing its own transitions in pastoral leadership and in discerning how to
worship together in a safe way. CCRC is in a liminal, or transitional, space – no longer where we once
were before COVID-19 and pastoral transitions, but not yet where we are going. This kind of liminal
space can bring us to a place of anxiety or worry, but it can also be a place of growth.
The creation around us testifies that God continues to grow good things even in this season –
strawberries, zucchini, daisies, peaches, corn, wheat. We see a bounty of provisions. Likewise, when we
read through Scripture, we encounter a bounty of stories, characters, letters, and songs that testify to
the ways God continues to grow good things in God’s people.
This summer we will be sampling from the bounty of Scripture as we use the Revised Common
Lectionary to guide our worship and sermons. The Lectionary is a set list of Scripture readings that are
used to guide worship in many different Christian denominations. Every week typically consists of four
readings: an Old Testament reading, a Psalm reading, a Gospel reading, and an Epistle (letter) reading.
Over the next couple of months at CCRC, each week’s sermon will focus on one text from the lectionary,
though everyone is invited to incorporate all the week’s readings in their own devotional life. These
weekly readings will be shared in the bulletin. While we have a responsibility to participate in our own
growth, we recognize that God is the one who makes good things grow (1 Cor. 3:6). We can look forward
to seeing the fruit God will produce in us all as we continue to gather online in this growing season.
For the coming week, you are invited to read:
Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43; Romans 8:12-25For information about plans for a phased roll-out of Church services, please refer to the letter that was
emailed to the congregation on Friday, July 10 with the attachment of policy and procedures for COVID-
19 management.
COMMUNITY CRC CHURCH FAMILY Pray for those in leadership positions in
government as they seek to guide us
(The bracketed numbers indicate the
throughout the pandemic, and as they
Community to which these individuals belong)
seek to work on easing restrictions.
Congratulations to Nick and Rachel V (9) with Pray for those dealing with mental illness
and addiction which is exacerbated by
the birth of a daughter. Lydia Grace was born
the pandemic.
on July 2, 2020 and mom and baby are doing
Pray for those dealing with other
well. Praise God for this gift of new life!
illnesses that seem to have taken a back
seat to COVID-19.
Clarence D (14) has entered palliative care. He
is currently at St. Mary's with a possible move to Pray for those who find themselves stuck
Innisfree House. Jane has asked for prayers for in abusive relationships or homes.
peace and strength as they walk this part of Pray for Anthony and Barbara P with
their journey together. Daystar Ministries on Manitoulin Island,
Hank and Rosario S volunteering in
Matters for Prayer: Guatemala, Pastor Brian B serving with
Waterloo Campus Ministry.
Pray for Stephanie S (11) as she recovers Pray for the church locally and
from surgery and awaits results. internationally as it addresses COVID-19.
Pray for guidance and wisdom for the Pray for an ability to share the good news
Search Team as they begin their work of Jesus even now.
and as the position for a Pastor-
Preaching and Pastoral Care is now Congratulations to Johan and Wendy W (9) as
posted on our website and the CRCNA they celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary
Network. today, July 12, 2020.
Continue to lament the effects of the Congratulations to Jonathan and Stephanie S
pandemic on our region, country and (1) as they will celebrate their 10th wedding
world. Be bold before the Lord and pray anniversary on July 17, 2020.
for an end to the virus.
Pray for continued safety as Waterloo May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen
Region and the province of Ontario these marriages for many years to come!
continue the next stage of re-opening.
Pray for courage, health, strength and
safety for front line workers serving
during this pandemic.STAFF INFORMATION We believe that God calls all Canadians to be
engaged citizens and to stand with vulnerable
Our bookkeeper, Diana W, will be on vacation and marginalized people in our communities as
from July 10-July 20. allies. As Christian citizens, we work toward a
just world in which structures and institutions
Our custodian, Sherrie M, will be on vacation give every person the opportunity to thrive. It's
this week and will return on July 20. our goal to present a positive voice of faith in
Canadian public life, and to live out justice,
hope, and reconciliation in advocacy and
UPCOMING SERVICES
citizenship. Our main office sits around the
Jul 19 | Pastor Amanda Bakale corner from Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on
Jul 26 | Pastor Betsy DeVries unceded Algonquin territory. We are grateful
Aug 2 | Pastor Betsy DeVries and indebted to the Algonquin Nation for their
hospitality. Our grassroots advisory committee
The live stream service will begin at 10 AM and comes from Christian Reformed and Reformed
will remain on the website for viewing Church in America churches across Canada—
afterwards. from Halifax to Victoria."
Did you know we have Children's Worship
Next week our offering is for Laurentian Hills
available for our CCRC kiddos?? We do!
Christian School: Laurentian Hills Christian
See a familiar face and sing along to a familiar
School (LHCS) is an independent day school,
song each week. This week Mrs. Danielle shares
providing Christian education to students in
from the creation story and leads in the B-I-B-L-
grades JK-8 since 1967. It is
E song.
interdenominational, drawing students from
You can find it on the CCRC website (link below)
over sixty different churches in the Kitchener-
or on our YouTube channel!
Waterloo area. LHCS is affiliated with Edvance,
https://www.ccrc.on.ca/church-at-home
Christian Schools Canada (CSC) and with
Christian Schools International (CSI).
OFFERING SCHEDULE
Upcoming Offerings:
There are two offerings taken on a weekly basis
at Community CRC. The first offering is for the July 26 |F.A.C.E. Fund (Financial Assistance for
Ministries of Community CRC and the second Christian Education)
offering is for various causes that our church Aug 2 | Habitat for Humanity
supports.
Instructions for giving to the church
This week our offering is for the Centre for During the Church closure, the following
Public Dialogue. This is who the Centre for donation methods are currently in place:
Public Dialogue is according to their website
https://www.crcna.org/PublicDialogue/about- 1. PAR – is the preferred method of giving
us : "We are Reformed Christians who believe at this time. We encourage you to sign up for
that every person is created in the image of our Pre-Authorized Remittance program: There
Creator God. From this foundation, we work to is a link on our website: ccrc.on.ca with
promote the flourishing of all people through instructions.
constructive dialogue and advocacy in Canada.If you would like to stop your PAR payments, Offerings Received as at July 5, 2020
please contact our Treasurer at
Treasurer@ccrc.on.ca. July 5 $ 9,305
Year to Date $ 308,647
2. You can mail your donations to the Budgeted 2020 Total $ 885,705
Church. Contributions
a. The mail is being checked daily from Second Offerings
Monday-Friday and is secured in the church. World Renew – Disaster $ 300
b. Deposits are made on a weekly basis. Response Services
c. At this time, please send cheques only – Indigenous Ministries $ 300
no cash. We will accept vouchers but please Woodland Christian High School 270
clearly the cause for which they are intended. Worship Ministries 255
We will not issue vouchers at this time. Benevolence 215
d. Be sure to indicate if you are supporting Missionary Support 175
World Renew 125
the church budget, diaconate, or capital fund.
New Ground Ministries 100
e. Be sure to include your envelope number
Shalem Foundation 100
OR name and address so that we can properly
Cdn Foodgrains Bank 100
record for donation receipt purposes.
Centre for Public Dialogue 50
3. For second collections not tied directly to
FACE Fund 50
Community CRC, you can either donate directly
Laurentian Hills Christian School 50
to the organization (a link will be provided each Ray of Hope 25
week in the bulletin) or included with your
mailed in donation. If you mail it to CCRC, please COMMUNITY CRC NEWS
be sure to clearly indicate which cause you are
supporting. The mailbox is checked daily from The Consistory and Diaconate meets this
Monday – Friday. Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 7:30 via Zoom.
If you have any questions or would like further Faith and Hops: On Summer Hiatus: We're
information, please contact our Treasurer putting Faith + Hops on hiatus for July and
Kathy W or Bookkeeper, Diana W and they will August, but we'll be back in September whether
happily help you. via Zoom or physically distanced in-person!
Second Offerings Join a Deepening Faith Cluster - Sign up
If you would like to donate to the second extended to Monday, July 13 | What's a
offering this can be done with your church deepening faith cluster? It is a small group for
envelope (indicate the cause and amount on folks new to CCRC, thinking about profession of
your envelope) or you can donate directly to faith, recently made profession of faith, or who
the cause through the link provided. simply have some questions about God, faith,
and church. Each cluster will be made up of 4-6
people, led by Pastor Amanda or Pastor Betsy,
and will meet 5-6 times over the summer at a
time and place that works best for the group.
Interested? Let Pastor Amanda know by
Monday, July 13.DENOMINATIONAL NEWS MISCELLANEOUS Join the World Renew Team! - At World Renew Two Bedroom Walkout Basement Apartment we are compelled by God’s deep passion for in Christian Home Available August 1, 2020 justice & mercy, we join communities around Bright, clean, open concept 1300 sq.ft. the world to renew hope, reconcile lives, and apartment located in Kitchener. Separate restore creation - and we're looking for new entrance. 3-piece bathroom. Fridge, stove, team members! We are currently hiring a dishwasher, and washer/dryer provided. Two passionate communications professional to join parking spots. Large outdoor deck. 5 min walk to our team in Burlington, Ontario as a Marketing bus stop. For contact information, please email Communications Writer. This position supports the church office. the vision and mission of World Renew and the Constituency Relations (CORE) team by researching, writing, editing, and coordinating the production of communications projects that inspire, educate, and motivate. Targeting new audiences and World Renew’s existing constituents with a goal to bring them to ever increasing levels of engagement. Check out our website for more information: https://worldrenew.ca/careers. Summer Camp with Christian Stewardship Services! Join Christian Stewardship Services online for an educational session where you will learn about the importance of having a Will, and the complimentary services they have to help you create your own! Learn how to protect your family with Power of Attorney documents, future care for special needs family member and much more! Learn the basics and dispel the myths. Click here to find out more about CSS and click here to register today! Lookout for their fireside chats later this summer where CSS will answer all your frequently asked questions. Stay tuned!
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