December 28, 2014 - Christian Fellowship Church

Prayers Needs:
Our Pastor family, Brad & Casadi and kids—God’s joy and
grace to be ever present everyday as they grow as a family
and as our Pastor Couple
Ellen Weber and Wilma Fotheringham—passing of their
brother Carl Shantz
For all those in our church family
For friends and families who are grieving the loss of loved
ones
As the New Year is around the corners pray for the World that
governments and Christians will be able to see God’s guidance and answers for how to handle the evil that is spreading.
For the families of the innocent victims of recent incidents of
violence and terrorism
Addie Francis—PTL that Addie continues improvement everyday; her right side is getting stronger with walking exercise
and can now quietly speak and can feed herself
Missionaries in restricted countries where they and all Christians face great challenges each day
Ericka Larsen—accepted to YWAM and going to Sydney Australia for training and outreach
Ashten Eby—attending Briercrest College
Nievares Family Ministry—building schools in the Philippines
Gerry & Shirley Falk-Int’l Student Ministry at U of S
James & Theresa Huculak-Quezon City, Philippines equipping
future Asian church leaders
Kirstie Kline-working as a House Parent with Youth for Christ
Russ & Marg Speiser-serving in France
Gary & Doreen Toews-Mission Aviation Fellowship
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Bill & Ruby Regier
THIS
WEEK, WE BID FAREWELL TO AN OLD YEAR TO MAKE WAY
FOR A
NEW YEAR. PRAY
THAT
GOD
WOULD HELP US TO DEAL
WITH THE PAST AND THEN PUT IT BEHIND US AS WE STRAIN TOWARD WHAT IS AHEAD, PRESSING ON TOWARD THE GOAL TO WIN
THE PRIZE FOR WHICH
GOD
WEEK PRAY FOR—MARYANNE
& SCOTT BERGE (MISSION)
FOREST GROVE
MELVIN & GUDRUN WARKENTIN
MB MISSION IN PARAGUAY.
PRAY FOR THEIR ROLE IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
December 28, 2014
Knowing & Serving
Jesus Christ...Together
Member of the Saskatchewan Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Christian Fellowship Church
HAS CALLED US HEAVENWARD IN
CHRIST JESUS. (PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14)
THIS
Kid's Church! Come grow with us! Sundays @ 10:30 AM
Classes for age one to grade three.
CFC Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Tuesdays @ 7:00am at the
church. Good food and fellowship!
Seniors meet weekly under the appropriate title “Friends.” For
more information please call Bill Regier: 306-365-2063.
Missional Community: Missional Communities are families of
missionary servants that live on mission together within our communities. Our desire is to see the gospel proclaimed with our lips
and our lives within our neighbourhoods and communities. We
strive to be a picture of Christ to those in the community who otherwise have none. If you would like more information or are interested in joining one of these Communities, contact Pastor Brad
Schroeder at 306-360-8070 or bradschroeder2@gmail.com.
Small Groups: Small Groups provide an environment for people to grow closer to God and to one another. They are intended
to be a safe and confidential place where people are cared for
spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. If you would like
more information or are interested in joining a small group, contact Pastor Brad Schroeder at 306-360-8070 or
bradschroeder2@gmail.com.
Prayer Chain: A group of people within our church are committed to sharing your prayer concerns during the week at any
time. If you have a prayer request please contact Helga Krahn at
365-3116 or ahkrahn@sasktel.net. If Helga is unavailable, phone
Edith Klassen-Dale(306-365-2034); if no answer, call Elsie Houk
(306-365-4392); if no answer, call Ellen Weber(306-365-4333.)
“cfc2005” is an online group for the attendees of CFC. Each
week we send out the bulletin, updates from our young people
serving in other countries and ministries as well as any other important information. Please join us online by sending an email to:
CFC2005-subscribe@yahoogroups.com (You will need to register
with yahoo.com.)
“www.lanigancfc.com” is a website with info about our
church; calendar of upcoming events, previous bulletins; listen to
past sermons, links to various resources and more.
Church Staff & Ministry Leaders
Pastor: Brad Schroeder
Church Moderator: Curt Eby
Prayer Chain: Helga Krahn
Communion Team: Ryan Melin
Office Administrator: Sandra Benson
Box 484 Lanigan, SK
S0K 2M0
www.lanigancfc.com
Office & Information Line: 306-365-2510
Pastor’s Office: 306-365-3337 or
306-360-8070
cfc.lanigan@sasktel.net
Welcome
Hearing Devices are available at the Sound Booth
Today’s Worship
Worship Leader: Dave Pollock
Special Music: Traci Mak
Sermon: Pastor Brad Schroeder
Welcome to our Visitors. We would like to make contact with you to help you in any way, share your prayer
concerns or answer any questions you might have. You
will see Acquaintance Cards (pink or blue) on the back
of the pew in front of you. Fill in your name, address,
phone number and email. Place in the offering plate or
pass directly to the Pastor. We look forward to hearing
from you.
Anyone who may have special prayer needs, we
would like to pray with you. On the back of the
pews, you will find Prayer Request Cards (grey). You
can fill in the card and place in the Offering Plate or give
directly to Pastor Brad.
Parents you are welcome to use the Nursery at
anytime during the Service.
This Week at a Glance:
Tuesday— 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday— 9:30am Ladies Prayer Meeting
Evening Prayer time Tuesday nights 7:00pm
Thursday—2:00pm Friends
Sunday— 10:00am Worship Service
Note all the Events and mark your calendars.
Jan. 4, 2015—Communion and Potluck Lunch following service
Jan. 11, 2015—First day for Kid’s Church
MCC Connects:
Take chances. Make mistakes. Get messy. Be challenged. Spend a year living somewhere that you never dreamed you'd
go... Start now. Serving and Learning Together (SALT) is a year-long,
cross-cultural service experience. Serve internationally in areas such
as education, agriculture, healthcare, information technology, peace
and more! SALT applications are due Feb. 15, 2015. Contact Erica
Baerwald, 306.665.2555 or ericabaerwald@mccsk.ca for details or
visit mcccanada.ca/get-involved/serve/gsl
‘I would like to thank everyone for their generous
support during the Soup and Sandwich lunch. I
would also like to ask for everyone’s prayers that all
details will come together and for your continued
prayers and support through this venture.’
Ericka Larsen
Our first Potluck Lunch for 2015 will be Sunday, January 4.
Hosted by:
Brian & Doreen Schmidt
Curt & Audrey Eby
Sharon Dunbar
Kelly & Lorie Ediger
Bill & Ruby Regier.
Everyone is invited and bring a friend. Make a favourite recipe
or try a new one for the new year.
Bring enough for your family and extra to share.
BETHANY COLLEGE EVENTS
Contact us: 1.866.772.2175 or www.bethany.sk.ca
Alumni Soccer Tournament - January 16, 17, 2015. Registration form on
website. Registration Deadline: January 6, 2015.
DISCIPLESHIP AND CONTEXT Conference, February 6 -7, 2015. Watch
for further details soon.
Sask MB Conference hosted at Bethany College, March 13,14, 2015.
Please continue to pray for Bethany Faculty & Staff as they work
through the process of closing down the college and preparing for
the final Commencement celebration. Watch for further details.
Bal Nievares will go to the Philippines again this
winter, the same as he and Marilyn did for so
many years together.
Anyone who may wish to give financial support
to this ministry may do so by writing a cheque
to CFC and marking it for
Nievares Family Ministry.
You will receive a receipt for Income Tax.
Building schools and employing local people.
Everybody please remember to bring your
Co-Op grocery receipts and place in the clear
plastic container on table beside the elevator.
Only receipts from the Co-Op store here in
Lanigan and only for groceries—no fuel charges.
Twice a year receipts are taking to the business
office in Humboldt and the Church
receives a cheque for 1% of monies
spent before taxes and levies.
Merry Christmas from Redberry Bible Camp!
Men's Snowmobile Day is on Feb. 21, 2015,
register online today
(redberrybiblecamp.com/snowmobileday)
$30/person.