Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.--Proverbs 22:6 Start young when training up your children. Trust that God will bless that training even when they are old. If you would train your children rightly, train them in the way they should go and not in the way they would.--J. C. Ryle Weekly Worship & Information News Sunday September 7, 2014 We pray for the Lord’s blessing this morning as pastor, Doc Wilson leads us in preaching from God’s Word. Today's Service Order This is Amazing Grace Blessed Assurance Your Name Son of God Prayer The Lord’s Supper/Communion Offering: General Fund Sermon Let the People say Amen Closing Prayer New Life Ministries’ Community News Please pray for those in our church family who continue to struggle with physical ailments and employment issues. Give praise for those who have found employment and for those recuperating from illness. Remember those recuperating from surgery and accident. The second collection next week will be for the Cary Christian Center, Cary Mississippi. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED please let me know if you are able to commit to one or two days (or half days) for our church service supporting Habitat for Humanity of Paterson. Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27. You may sign up at church or simply send an email to me with the dates you are willing to volunteer. Waiver forms will be available at church. Gail Meyer, Cell: 201-390-7336 email gail.meyer@pearson.com. Let me know your shirt size, I have a supply of Habitat for Humanity Tshirts on hand. (Minimum age for service is 16 years.) We will be meeting at the Eastern Christian HS parking lot each morning at 7:15am. I will be providing lunch each day for everyone. Here is the schedule for Coffee Servers for the next few weeks: September 7th Phil & Judy Verrengia September 14th Jay & Lisa Van Hoff September 24th Kevin & Lynn Roukema September 28th Dan & Grace Cooper Offerings - 2014 Actual vs. Budget Month of August 2014 August 31th Year to Date 2014 Actual Budget 8,789 1,461 84,615 7,680 2,150 77,430 Requested Announcements CARY CHRISTIAN CENTER save the Date: Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 5 PM at Covenant CRC. Join us and our brothers and sisters from Cary Christian Center for food and fellowship at a southern catfish fry (fried chicken too). Enjoy a delicious meal and hear about the exciting things going on in Cary from Darcy Johnson and friends. A free will offering will be collected. “The Holland Christian Home Foundation cordially invites you to celebrate the 119th Anniversary of the Holland Christian Home. A Dinner will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the Tides Estate located at 1245 Belmont Ave. in North Haledon. The evening’s guest speaker will be Richard Culp, Executive VP, Pearson Publishing. For tickets, please contact the Foundation office at 973-427-4087 ext. 651 as soon as possible.” Mattaniah Male Choir returns again to NJ! Friday, September 19, 7:45 p.m. at the Preakness Valley United Reformed Church, 480 Valley Road in Wayne. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the renovation/construction project of the Holland Christian Home’s Mountain View Nursing Unit. Questions or more information? Call Lois Marples at 201-522-2926 or 973-699-2526. Holland Christian Home North Haledon, NJ, is looking for a Charge Nurse, full time, 3-11 p.m., with occasional weekends, as necessary. Must have current R.N. license, Minimum two years of supervisory experience in long term care, Excellent organizational, time management and leadership skills. Please call Kathy, 973-427-4087, ext. 636, or fax resume to 973-427-8939. Also looking for a Driver, full time, 8 am-4 pm, to transport residents, keep vehicles maintained and clean. Must have valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and good communication skills. From Eastern Christian (EC): Eastern Christian School Association is accepting applications for substitute teachers for the 2014-2015 school year. ● ● Interested parties should contact Nancy Hemrick via email at nancyhemrick@easternchristian.org or at 973.427.6244. Eastern Christian School announces a 2014-2015 part time Music opening at its Middle School campus. The position required 20 hours per week. Interested parties should contact Dick VanYperen at dickvanyperen@easternchristian.org. Eastern Christian School announces a 2014-2015 part time opening for an Administrative Assistant at the Eagles Extended Learning Program. Responsibilities include: Word Processing, Use of Mail Chimp, Telephones/Receptionist, and Bookkeeping Assistance. Interested parties should contact James Anderson at jamesanderson@easternchristian.org. Eastern Christian School announces a 2014-2015 part time opening for the Eagles after School Program Director. The position required 20 hours per week excluding holidays and school breaks. Responsibilities include: Direction and supervision of students and after school staff. Facilitate a variety of recreation and enrichment activities. First Aid and Emergency Procedures when necessary. Student Record Maintenance. Interested parties should contact James Anderson at jamesanderson@easternchristian.org. Denominational News From CRC Communications FREE WEBINAR - Join us on September 17 when Karen Wilk presents "7 Reasons to Live Among, In and With Your Neighborhood." In this webinar we will explore how and why living in, with and among your neighbors is so important. For more details and registration for this free, one-hour event visit www.crcna.org/webinars. From World Renew UKRAINE AND RUSSIA - Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko announced on Wednesday that he had agreed with Russian President Putin on a ceasefire process in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s president said that the two had spoken by phone and had come to a mutual understanding on steps that would lead to peace. Putin’s spokesman claimed that Moscow was not in a position to officially agree to a cease-fire as Russia was not party to the conflict. The back-and-forth came as President Obama arrived in Estonia in preparation for the NATO summit happening in Wales on Thursday to back plans for a rapid response force. POSITION OPENING - World Renew, an agency of the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA), has a full time opening for a Country Consultant (Country Director) in Uganda. We require someone who has a proven track record in delivering program results while also building organizational and community capacity. The position must foster interaction between various projects and teams that enhances a unified vision of World Renew’s work. Visit www.worldrenew.net/careers for more information; to apply, submit your current resume and a cover letter indicating your related skills and experience to dhoogvliets@worldrenew.net. Application deadline is Sept. 15. From ServiceLink CHURCH TEAMS TO THE DR! - Encourage pastors and congregations in the Dominican Republic by working side-by-side with the local DR church members in the construction of small community churches and pastors' homes. Deep friendships and lasting bonds are established, helping to build the Kingdom of God as you serve and learn together. More information is available at www.crwm.org or volunteer@crcna.org. ARE YOU A GREAT STORY TELLER/WRITER? - Come support World Renew's Cambodia Country Consultant (who has limited English language writing skills) by creatively writing or editing proposals, reports, newsletters and stories of transformation into proper and creative English. This exciting volunteer opportunity includes visits to ministry sites within Cambodia to meet WR partners. More information available at www.worldrenew.net or volunteer@crcna.org. From Back to God Ministries International NEW MISSIONARIES - Several new missionaries are either on the mission field or will be there soon. Pray that they may develop meaningful, deep relationships in their communities. Pray that they will be effective in their ministries as they transition to living in new cultures. GROUNDWORK - Lust: When it came to the deadly sin of lust, Buechner said: “Lust is the craving for salt by a man dying of thirst.” Even in our sexually saturated culture God’s Word shows that the Spirit can lead us another way. Join the Groundwork conversation – find a local radio station or listen online at www.GroundworkOnline.com. KIDS CORNER - Modern St. Patrick: Remember—the Kids Corner crew is visiting Ireland, and Liz has been kidnapped! While the kids explore the ruins of the church that St. Patrick built, Liz becomes a modern St. Patrick, returning to those who had kidnapped him and bringing them God’s Word. Find a station or listen online. Then contact Kids Corner at Box 506, Worth IL 60482 or email kids@kidscorner.net for great resources for kids and parents.