Category Archives: Event

Church Bulletin June 4, 2023

June 3, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

June 4, 2023 10:00 a.m. First Sunday after Pentecost/Anniversary Sunday
Prelude Veronika Klassen
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Song Holy Spirit
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Family Worship Sunday
Responsive reading Psalm 8:1-9 (NRSV) – Don Blaak
*Psalm Lord, our Lord, your glorious name #4
New Testament readings Matthew 28: 16-20 – Heather Collum
Acts 20:28
Message Whose is the Church?
The Rev. Thomas Kim
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Give Thanks
Sharing 77th Anniversary of Calvin Church
Invitation to Communion
*Song Let us break bread together #548
The Sacrament of Holy Communion (responsive)
*The Apostles’ Creed
Communion
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn The church’s one foundation #479
*Benediction Go now in peace
Postlude Veronika Klassen

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeters: Bill and Marilyn Ingram
*Coffee Time: Please Join us for Coffee and a piece of Anniversary Cake
*Flowers: Miriam Fleming
In Remembrance of John Fleming

THIS WEEK
Youth Connect (grade 7 and up): Sunday (TODAY)
You are welcome to hang out in the Youth Zone after the worship.
Monday Bible Study: Monday at 7 pm Gathering Place
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space
Calvin Coffeehouse: Friday at 7 pm Sanctuary

FUNDRAISER CONCERT FOR YOUSSEF, ROUAA AND DIALA
On Friday, June 9, 2023, the Calvin Coffeehouse is pleased to present an evening concert featuring a variety of musical artists and groups to help raise funds for our newly arrived family from Syria. Our musical artists include:

The Fiddle Chicks (old-time and folk fiddle music)
The Uppatones (female-voice vocal trio)
Amy Stephens & Amir Haghighi (Celtic and Persian style folk music)
Voce Destino (female-voice chamber choir)
Brennan Sinclair (original music in singer-songwriter style)
Joy Vox Community Choir (concert choir choral music)

The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m). Admission is free and a paid concession is available during intermission. All donations will go to Youssef and his two daughters to help them begin their new lives here in Canada. All are welcome. Please join us for an evening of fabulous music and an opportunity to support Youssef, Rouaa and Diala!

ABBOTSFORD FOOD BANK FOR JUNE 2023
JUICE, JELLY, AND JAM. PICKLES AND CANNED HAM this month for the FOOD BANK. *Next pick-up is Friday, June 30*

YOUTH CONNECT: UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUTH CONNECT (grades 7 and up)
June – Community Outing – Jubilee, Keith, and Dan (Leaders)
REMEMBER to get together with your team to plan the activity you have agreed to organize so you can update the group on these events and times as soon as possible.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
CALLING ALL CAMPERS!!! Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you someone who enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing? Would you consider spending some quality time with our youth on a weekend campout this coming summer in August? Want more information? Chat with or contact Maria at 778-201-5101.

THE LADIES’ RETREAT AT CAMP DOUGLAS
Get away for a few days of peace and quiet, singing, laughter, study, prayer, fellowship, and great food.
Brochures and registration forms for the Ladies’ Retreat at Camp Douglas, June 12-15, 2023, are available at the Welcome Centre. Please help yourself to a copy.
The registration deadline is May 31, 2023.
You can also get a brochure and registration form by emailing eileensparrow@telus.net

Church Bulletin May 28, 2023

May 27, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

May 28, 2023 10:00 a.m. Day of Pentecost
Prelude Veronica Klassen
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Revive your work, O Lord (VV.1,4-6) #284
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Kid Connect He’s got the whole world in his hands
Kumbaya
Musical interlude Kid Connect (Preschool – Grade 6)
Responsive reading Psalm 104:24-34(NRSV)– Don Blaak
*Hymn Immortal, invisible, God only wise #290

Gospel Reading John 7:37-39 -Don Blaak
New Testament readings Acts2:1-21 -Cathy Thomson
Message The Day of Pentecost
The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Song Spirit of Gentleness #399
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Praise God from whom all blessings flow #830
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn Breathe on me, breath of God #389
*Benediction Amen #780
Postlude Veronica Klassen

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Helen Bell
*Coffee Time: Miriam Fleming & Helen Bell
*Flowers: Heather Collum
In memory of Alan & Margaret Rowley

MEMBERSHIP CLASS
The Membership class will be held following today’s service

MARGE HENRY’S MEMORIAL SERVICE
Marge Henry’s Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 2:00 pm in the Calvin Sanctuary. Everyone is Welcome to come Celebrate Marge’s Life.

ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY The 77th Anniversary of Calvin Church will be on Sunday, June 4th.

ABBOTSFORD FOOD BANK FOR JUNE 2023
JUICE, JELLY, AND JAM. PICKLES AND CANNED HAM this month for the FOOD BANK. *Next pick-up is Friday, June 30*

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
The next men’s breakfast fellowship meeting will be at 8:00 am on Saturday, June 3 at the Roseland Restaurant, 33550 S. Fraser Way. We will be discussing the men’s group participation in the upcoming Father’s Day service on June 18th. You are welcome to bring a friend.

UPDATE OF REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP
Youssef and his two young daughters will arrive on either May 16 or 17 from Lebanon. Calvin Church is financially responsible for supporting the family their first year in Canada. A member of Calvin has offered a suite in their home as a temporary residence until permanent accommodation can be found. Archway Community Services has been contacted, and Azizah Lofti, a Syrian Settlement Worker, has offered her services to help Youssef transition and learn how to navigate our government, medical and educational systems. We are continuing to fundraise through the “Go Fund Me” portal and need to raise $7,000 to reach our goal of $42,000. Any little bit will help. The site can be reached at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-youssef-and-his-daughters-to-canada

Church Bulletin May 7, 2023

May 6, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

May 7, 2023 10:00 a.m. Fifth Sunday of Easter
Prelude Larraine Kandal
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Joyful, joyful we adore you #410
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Family Worship Sunday
Responsive reading Psalm 31: 1-5 (NRSV)– Don Blaak
*Song Faithful one
Gospel reading Luke 14: 12-14 – Helen Bell
Message A Welcoming Church
The Rev. Thomas Kim
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Praise God from whom all blessings flow #79
Invitation to Communion
*Hymn Here is bread: here is wine #546
The Sacrament of Holy Communion (responsive)
*The Apostles’ Creed
Communion
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn Sent forth by your blessing #775
*Benediction Go now in peace
Postlude Veronika Klassen

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Jo-Ann Kiss
*Coffee Time: Margaret Ward & Julia Happer
*Flowers: Cathy & Rod Thomson In memory of Chris Cauldwell

CALVIN COFFEEHOUSE
This month’s Calvin Coffeehouse event will be taking place this Friday, April 12th. Our musical guest this month is the Abby Middle Rock Band featuring music students from Abbotsford Middle School performing a variety of classic rock hits. Join us for great family-friendly entertainment in the Gathering Space and invite your friends. Doors open at 7:00 pm, the open mic begins at 7:30 pm, and our featured guest begins at 8:30 pm. Admission is free, and a paid concession is available.

YOUTH CONNECT: UPCOMING EVENTS
May – Community Service Activity Gideon, Jolene (Leaders)
June – Community Activity Jubilee, Keith, and Dan (Leaders)

YOUTH CONNECT
There will be a Youth Event on Saturday, May 20th from 12pm to 3pm at Calvin! We are making sandwiches for the homeless followed by games. Hope to see you there!

The youth are collecting, bread, peanut butter, jam, and money as donations to help reach their goal of making 200 sandwiches to feed the homeless. Find them in the lobby TODAY and next Sunday, May 14th after the service for more information or to drop off donations!”

UPDATE OF REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP
Youssef and his two young daughters will arrive on either May 16 or 17 from Lebanon. Calvin Church is financially responsible for supporting the family their first year in Canada. A member of Calvin has offered a suite in their home as a temporary residence until permanent accommodation can be found. Archway Community Services has been contacted, and Azizah Lofti, a Syrian Settlement Worker, has offered her services to help Youssef transition and learn how to navigate our government, medical and educational systems. We are continuing to fundraise through the “Go Fund Me” portal and need to raise $15,000 to reach our goal of $42,000. Any little bit will help. The site can be reached at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-youssef-and-his-daughters-to-canada

FOOD BANK FOR MAY
Mm……. Mm……. Mm…. MARVELOUS MAY 2023
MACARONI….’MATO Sauce and all things MISCELLANEOUS this month for the FOOD BANK. *Next pick-up is Friday, May 26th*
THANKYOU from the FOOD BANK TEAM Lois, Joyce, and Ken Gilbank

NEW MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
A new weekly Monday evening Bible study group at Calvin Church will begin tomorrow (Monday, April 24th) at 7pm and continue each Monday evening at 7pm until June 26th. The first study topic is *An introduction to the New Testament*. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Rod Thomson (cell: 604-302-1800; email: rodthomson@shaw.ca) or Don Blaak (cell: 604-866-3710; email: worshipcalvinchurch@gmail.com)

Janet Holman moving to Parksville, BC
Janet Holman will be resigning from her Administrative Assistant position as of May 26, 2023, as she and her husband, Tim, will be moving to Parksville, BC. Janet has served Calvin Presbyterian Church faithfully as our Administrative Assistant and capably run our church office for the past 7 years. We are grateful for Janet’s contributions to the life of Calvin and will miss her. We wish Janet and Tim God’s many blessings as they move to the Island.

Induction of Rev. Lydia Bae at Langley Presbyterian Church will be on May 28th at 3:00 pm.

Church Bulletin April 30, 2023

April 29, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

April 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Easter
Prelude Larraine Kandal
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Song Come, let us worship and bow down
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Kid Connect (Preschool – Grade 6)
Responsive reading Psalm 100: 1-5 (NRSV)– Don Blaak
*Hymn Great is thy faithfulness #324
Gospel reading John 6: 1-13 – Ron Richardson
Message PWS&D: A loaf of bread matters
The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Song Worship the Lord #555
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Now thank we all our God (v. 1) #457
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn Guide me, O thou great Redeemer #651
*Benediction May the God of hope go with us every day #726
Postlude Larraine Kandal

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Helen Bell
*Coffee Time: The Akuffo Family
*Flowers: Helen Marshall
In loving memory of her brother, John and her sister, Ann.

THIS WEEK
Youth Connect (grade 7 and up): Sunday (TODAY)
You are welcome to hang out in the Youth Zone after the worship.
Monday Bible Study: Monday at 7 pm Gathering Place
Presbytery of Westminster: Tuesday at 7 pm Sanctuary
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast: Saturday at 8 am Roseland Restaurant

YOUTH CONNECT: UPCOMING EVENTS
May – Community Service Activity Gideon, Jolene (Leaders)
June – Community Activity Jubilee, Keith, and Dan (Leaders)

UPDATE OF REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP
Youssef and his two young daughters will arrive on either May 16 or 17 from Lebanon. Calvin Church is financially responsible for supporting the family their first year in Canada. A member of Calvin has offered a suite in their home as a temporary residence until permanent accommodation can be found. Archway Community Services has been contacted, and Azizah Lofti, a Syrian Settlement Worker, has offered her services to help Youssef transition and learn how to navigate our government, medical and educational systems. We are continuing to fundraise through the “Go Fund Me” portal and need to raise $15,000 to reach our goal of $42,000. Any little bit will help. The site can be reached at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-youssef-and-his-daughters-to-canada

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
The next men’s breakfast fellowship meeting will be at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 5th at the Roseland Restaurant, 33550 S. Fraser Way. The guest speaker will be Malcolm McFee, and his topic will be “Icon Carving in Wood: A Novice’s Insight”. You are welcome to bring a friend.

Church Bulletin April 23, 2023

April 25, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

April 23, 2023 10:00 a.m. Third Sunday of Easter
Prelude Bobbie-Anne McFee
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Lip Boon Lee
*Psalm As the deer #27
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Story time The Rev. Lip Boon Lee
Musical interlude Kid Connect (Preschool – Grade 6)
New Testament reading 1 Peter 1: 17-23– Don Blaak
Hymn What wondrous love is this #242
Gospel reading Luke 24: 13-35 – Heather Collum
New Testament reading Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 – Malcolm McFee
Message What shall we do?
The Rev. Lip Boon Lee
*Hymn More love to thee #707
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Praise God from whom all blessings flow #830
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Song One more step along the world I go #641
*Benediction Amen #780
Postlude Bobbie-Anne McFee
*Please stand in body or in spirit

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Jo-Ann Kiss
*Coffee Time: Marilyn Instant and Jo-Ann Kiss
*Flowers: Marilyn & Bill Ingram
Blessings of Spring

THIS WEEK
Youth Connect (grade 7 and up): Sunday (TODAY)
Short meeting after the service for Team Leaders to update on upcoming events..
Monday Bible Study: Monday at 7 pm Gathering Place
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space
Session Meeting: Saturday (10 am – 1 pm) Gathering Space

THANK YOU: Rev. Lip Boon Lee studied theology and received a Master of Divinity from Knox College in Toronto, Ontario and served as the minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Moosomin, Saskatchewan from April 2017 to April 2021. She is now preparing a new mobile ministry called Church on the Road. Welcome, Rev. Lee!

YOUTH CONNECT: UPCOMING EVENTS
April – Pizza and Games Night Marcus, Marissa, and Lydia (Leaders)
May – Community Service Activity Gideon, Jolene (Leaders)
June – Community Activity Jubilee, Keith, and Dan (Leaders)

UPDATE OF REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP
Youssef and his two young daughters will arrive on either May 16 or 17 from Lebanon. Calvin Church is financially responsible for supporting the family their first year in Canada. A member of Calvin has offered a suite in their home as a temporary residence until permanent accommodation can be found. Archway Community Services has been contacted, and Azizah Lofti, a Syrian Settlement Worker, has offered her services to help Youssef transition and learn how to navigate our government, medical and educational systems. We are continuing to fundraise through the “Go Fund Me” portal and need to raise $15,000 to reach our goal of $42,000. Any little bit will help. The site can be reached at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-youssef-and-his-daughters-to-canada

FOOD BANK FOR APRIL
EMPTY cupboards
EMPTY tables
EMPTY pantries
More EMPTY tables .
If YOU have one thing you can SPARE
With the HUNGRY we will SHARE
And they will know WE SURELY CARE .
HEARTFELT THANKS from the FOOD BANK TEAM:
Lois, Joyce, and Ken Gilbank
*Next pickup is Friday, April 28th*

Church Bulletin April 16, 2023

April 15, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

April 16, 2023 10:00 a.m. Second Sunday of Easter
Prelude Larraine Kandal
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn At the dawning of salvation #248
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Kid Connect (Preschool – Grade 6)
Responsive reading Psalm 16: 1-11 (NRSV) – Don Blaak
*Song You are my all in all
Gospel reading John 20: 24-31 – George Milne
Message Hi, my name is Doubting Thomas
The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Song Trust and obey
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Give thanks
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine #687
*Benediction May the peace of God
Postlude Larraine Kandal

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Lois Lochhead
*Coffee Time: Patti & Alan Hougen
*Flowers: Jane & Lorne Bartlett
In loving memory of both of our wonderful fathers,
Thomas Scott and Richard Bartlett

THIS WEEK
Youth Connect (grade 7 and up): Sunday (TODAY)
Short meeting after the service for Team Leaders to update on upcoming events..
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space

UPDATE OF REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP
Youssef and his two young daughters will arrive on either May 16 or 17 from Lebanon. Calvin Church is financially responsible for supporting the family their first year in Canada. A member of Calvin has offered a suite in their home as a temporary residence until permanent accommodation can be found. Archway Community Services has been contacted, and Azizah Lofti, a Syrian Settlement Worker, has offered her services to help Youssef transition and learn how to navigate our government, medical and educational systems. We are continuing to fundraise through the “Go Fund Me” portal and need to raise $15,000 to reach our goal of $42,000. Any little bit will help. The site can be reached at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-youssef-and-his-daughters-to-canada

NEW MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
A new weekly Monday evening Bible study group at Calvin Church will begin on Monday, April 24th at 7pm and continue each Monday evening at 7pm until June 26th. The first study topic is: *An introduction to the New Testament*. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Rod Thomson (cell: 604-302-1800; email: rodthomson@shaw.ca) or Don Blaak (cell: 604-866-3710; email: worshipcalvinchurch@gmail.com)

Church Bulletin April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday

April 7, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

April 9, 2023 10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday
Prelude Veronika Klassen
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Jesus Christ is risen today #243
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Easter liturgy Easter Sunday – Ken Gilbank
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Family Worship Sunday
Responsive reading Psalm 118: 14-24 (NRSV) – Don Blaak
*Psalm This is the day #78
New Testament reading Acts 10: 34-43 – Jim Happer
Gospel reading John 20: 1-18 – Margaret Allan
Message Halleluia! REJOICE!
The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Alleluia! Alleluia!
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Praise God from whom all blessings flow #830
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord #260
*Benediction Amen #780
Postlude Veronika Klassen

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Jo Blaak
*Coffee Time: Jo-Ann & Andy Kiss
*Flowers: Halleluia! Christ has risen

THIS WEEK
Youth Connect (grade 7 and up): Sunday (TODAY)
You are welcome to hang out in the Youth Zone after the worship.
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space
Calvin Coffeehouse: Friday at 7 pm Gathering Space
Congregational Visioning Meeting: Saturday at 10 am Gathering Space

CALVIN CHURCH COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Calvin Church is pleased to welcome Jo Blaak to the position of Communications Coordinator. Jo’s duties will include keeping Calvin Church’s website and Facebook page up to date with current information regarding our church’s ministries and activities, as well as facilitating communication within our church community.

CALVIN COFFEEHOUSE
This month’s Calvin Coffeehouse event will be taking place on Friday, April 14th. Our musical guest this month is Thistle Dew, a versatile little folk band who play a mix of covers (both old and new) and original tunes, while singing in glorious three-part harmony. Join us for great family-friendly entertainment in the Gathering Space and invite your friends. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., the open mic begins at 7:30 p.m., and our featured guest begins at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, and a paid concession is available.

CONGREGATIONAL VISIONING MEETING
The next Congregational Visioning Meeting will be on Saturday, April 15th, from 10am – 12 noon. (Coffee and Snacks will be available from 9:30am)

Church Bulletin April 2, 2023

April 1, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

April 2, 2023 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday
Prelude Larraine Kandal
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
Kid Connect Ho-ho-ho-hosanna. Hosanna rock
Lenten liturgy Palm Sunday – Don Blaak
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Responsive reading Psalm 118: 19-29 (NRSV) – Don Blaak
Gospel reading Matthew 21: 1-11 – Lydia Akuffo
Message A humble road
The Rev. Thomas Kim
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer All creatures of our God and King
Ordination and Induction of elders
Malcolm McFee, Margaret Allan, Rod Thomson
Invitation to Communion
*Hymn Here, O my Lord, I see thee (vv. 1-3) #543

The Sacrament of Holy Communion (responsive)
*The Apostles’ Creed
Communion
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn Hosanna, loud hosanna #218
*Benediction Go now in peace
Postlude Veronika Klassen

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Helen Bell
*Coffee Time: Margaret Houtby and Malcolm & Bobbie-Anne McFee
*Flowers: Julia & Jim Happer In loving memory of Julia’s father, Eric.

THIS WEEK
Youth Connect (grade 7 and up): Sunday (TODAY)
You are welcome to hang out in the Youth Zone after the worship.
There will be a brief meeting to hear team plans for upcoming events in April, May, and June.
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space
Good Friday Service: Friday at 10:30 am Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE: On Good Friday, April 7^th, Calvin Church will have a joint service with Bradner Presbyterian Church and St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at 10:30 am in the sanctuary

CONGREGATIONAL VISIONING MEETING
The next Congregational Visioning Meeting will be on Saturday, April 15th, from 10am – 12 noon. (Coffee and Snacks will be available from 9:30am)

Church Bulletin March 26, 2023

March 25, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

March 26, 2023 10:00 a.m. Fifth Sunday in Lent
Prelude Larraine Kandal
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Song Blessed be your name
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Lenten liturgy Fifth Sunday in Lent – Marilyn Ingram
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Kid Connect (Preschool-Grade 6)
Responsive reading Psalm 130: 1-8 (NRSV) – Don Blaak
*Psalm Up from the depths I cry to God #90
New Testament reading Romans 8: 9-11 – Bobbie-Anne McFee
First Gospel reading John 11: 17-27
Second Gospel reading Mark 12: 18-27 – Neil Visser
Message LENT V: You will live.
The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Shall we gather at the river #797
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Praise God from whom all blessings flow #79
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Song Those who wait on the Lord #662
*Benediction Peace be yours
Postlude Larraine Kandal

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Jo-Ann Kiss
*Coffee Time: Cathy & Rod Thomson
*Flowers: Don Hunter In thankfulness for families

THIS WEEK
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast: Saturday at 8 am Roseland Restaurant

ORDINATION AND INDUCTION OF ELDERS: Calvin Church is pleased to welcome Malcolm McFee as a new member of our church’s Session, as well as Margaret Allan and Rod Thomson, who will continue to serve on the Session for another six-year term. The ordination and induction of these newly elected elders will be held during the worship service on April 2, 2023 (Palm Sunday).

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
On Good Friday, April 7th, Calvin Church will have a joint service with Bradner Presbyterian Church and St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at 10:30 am in the sanctuary.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
The next men’s breakfast fellowship meeting will be at 8:00 am on Saturday, April 1st at the Roseland Restaurant, 33550 S. Fraser Way. The guest speaker will be Jean Thivierge, and his topic will be “Travelling Through Southeast Asia” – including Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, etc. Jean has previously given well-presented talks on Haiti and Singapore at Roseland Restaurant. You are welcome to bring a friend

FOOD BANK FOR MARCH
EMPTY tables
EMPTY pantries
More EMPTY tables .
If YOU have one thing you can SPARE
With the HUNGRY we will SHARE
And they will know WE SURELY CARE . *Next pickup is Friday, March 31st*

CONGREGATIONAL VISIONING MEETING
The next Congregational Visioning Meeting will be on Saturday, April 15th, from 10am – 12 noon. (Coffee and Snacks will be available from 9:30am)

Church Bulletin March 19, 2023

March 18, 2023Eventcalvinpresbyterian

March 19, 2023 10:00 a.m. Fourth Sunday in Lent

Prelude Veronika Klassen
Welcome
Call to worship The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Blessed Jesus, at your word #416
Prayers of confession
Assurance of God’s grace
Lenten liturgy Fourth Sunday in Lent – Jonathan Stevens
Story time The Rev. Thomas Kim
Musical interlude Kid Connect (Preschool-Grade 6)
Responsive reading Psalm 23 (NRSV) – Don Blaak
*Psalm The Lord’s my shepherd #11
Gospel reading John 9: 30-41 – Gene Parkins
Message LENT IV: The blind will see.
The Rev. Thomas Kim
*Hymn Amazing grace (vv. 1-3, 6) #670
Offering
*Doxology / Prayer Praise God from whom all blessings flow #830
Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
followed by the Lord’s Prayer (in unison) [sins/sin against us]
*Hymn My hope is built on nothing less #349
*Benediction Amen #780
Postlude Veronika Klassen

*Please stand in body or in spirit
**Sunday worship service will continue to be both in-person and online**

THANK YOU!
*Greeter: Helen Bell
*Coffee Time: Lois Lochhead & Margaret Ward
*Flowers: Ruth Parker
In loving memory of Jim from Ruth & Family

THIS WEEK
Ladies Bible Study: Tuesday at 10 am Margaret Allan’s Home
Friends and Coffee Social: Wednesday at 10 am Fireside Lounge
Thursday Bible Study: Thursday at 11 am Gathering Space
Youth Connect: Sunday (Today) March 19th, BBQ at Pastor Thomas’ home

REFUGEE SPONSORSHIP TEAM UPDATE: We are excited to share with you that our refugee sponsorship committee has launched a fundraising campaign for Youssef and his two daughters, Rouaa & Diala. Please share the link below with your friends, neighbors, and family. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-youssef-and-his-daughters-to-canada

Thank you

CONGREGATIONAL VISIONING MEETING
The next Congregational Visioning Meeting will be on Saturday, April 15th, from 10am – 12 noon. (Coffee and Snacks will be available from 9:30am)