SATURDAY APRIL 16—Come support local Christian education as Timothy Christian School presents THE FINAL PIT STOP DINNER & SQUARE DANCE! Have you ever watched the Amazing Race TV show and wanted to be a part of that excitement? Join us for the Final Pit Stop Dinner, where you will be able to compete in mini Amazing Race type challenges and dine on finely catered BBQ with a western flare. Come dressed in your best western outfit to cheer on the teams arriving during the Final Pit Stop dinner. You will watch as they compete in their final challenge before we declare the winning team! As well you will be able to participate in our Live Auction featuring memory making adventures. Top off the evening with some square dancing fun. This event is open to your church friends, your extended families, workplace friends, couples who need a fun date night out. Tickets for the Final Pit Stop are $75/person and may be purchased at www.tcsamazingrace.org or the school 705-726-6621. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Author: Kathrin Veenstra
April Mental Health and Social Media Talks
Wednesday – April 6 at 7:30-9pm – Student Session
(no catechism classes this week)
Wednesday, April 20th at 7:30pm- 9:00 PM – Parent Session
Covenant CRC will host Mental Health and Social Media Talks with
Anne Springle on Wed. April 6 and Wed. April 20th.
Festival of Praise Coming to Springdale CRC
FESTIVAL OF PRAISE
Coming up soon: Saturday, April 16, 7:30 PM at Springdale Christian Reformed Church, 1466 Fifth Sideroad, Bradford, an evening of song hosted by the Crusaders of Simcoe/York Region. Presented by the Ontario Christian Male Chorus Association, this evening features male choirs from the Hamilton and Niagara regions, with the York Regional Police Chorus as invited guests. Each choir will present individual selections, with all choirs joining together, a total of approximately 60 voices. Tickets of $12 are available from choir members or at the door, with children under 12 admitted free of charge. This event is hosted once every three years in our region, so you don’t want to miss this inspiring evening.
Denominational Announcements for March 30
Photo-directory Update Coming Soon
This is just to advise you that we will be updating Covenant CRC’s photo directory this Spring. We will be posting reminders and schedules in the upcoming bulletins.
Church Photo Directory Update – It is that time again for updating our Church Photo Directory.
We will be starting to take pictures of our church members beginning on Sunday, April 10th after the morning service in Classroom D. Please try and make the date assigned to you. We will, however, be posting makeup dates at the end of schedule.
We will begin the process by asking the following members to have their picture taken on April 10
Armstrong, Aukema, Brands, Brennan, Bulloch, Carroll, Charters, Companion, Depueter,
The next group that will have their pictures taken on April 17:
Drake, Dupain, Dykstra, Dykxhoorn, Eisses, Frielink, Geerlings (Bert & Carolyn, Kerry, Brent & Tanya), Haan,
If you are not able to make this time slot please speak to Jan or Kathrin Veenstra.
Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders call on new Government to focus on palliative care instead of euthanasia and assisted suicide
“Assisted suicide and euthanasia raise profound social, moral, legal, theological and philosophical questions—questions that go to the very core of our understanding of who we are, the meaning of life, and the duty of care we owe to each other.” – Declaration Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders call on new Government to focus on palliative care instead of euthanasia and assisted suicide
OTTAWA – At a news conference today on Parliament Hill, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) released a joint statement on euthanasia and assisted suicide. The Declaration Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide has been endorsed by over 30 Christian denominations together with over 20 Jewish and Muslim leaders from across Canada.
In light of the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in R. v. Carter, the joint statement advocates for palliative care, respect for the dignity of the human person, human solidarity and psychological, spiritual and emotional support as the ethical and moral response in end-of-life care.
The Declaration states that “The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision has brought this issue to the forefront of public discussion and compels each of us as Canadians to reflect upon our personal and societal response to those who need our compassion and care.”
Addressing the underlying importance of human dignity, the signatories affirm that “the sanctity of all human life, and the equal and inviolable dignity of every human being … is not exclusively a religious belief, although for us it has a significant religious meaning.”
The signatories emphasize that “reverence for human life must be “the basis and reason for our compassion, responsibility and commitment in caring for all humans, our brothers and sisters, when they are suffering and in pain … to work to alleviate human suffering in every form but never by intentionally eliminating those who suffer.”
The joint statement insists that Canada’s “health care systems must maintain a life-affirming ethos. Medical professionals are trained to restore and enhance life,” as “any action intended to end human life is morally and ethically wrong.”
The signatories to the Declaration urge “federal, provincial and territorial legislators to enact and uphold laws that enhance human solidarity by promoting the rights to life and security for all people; to make good-quality home care and palliative care accessible in all jurisdictions; and to implement regulations and policies that ensure respect for the freedom of conscience of all health-care workers and administrators who will not and cannot accept suicide or euthanasia as a medical solution to pain and suffering.”
The speakers at the news conference included the following representatives: Ms. Julia Beazley, Policy Analyst, EFC; Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka, C.M., Congregation Machzikei Hadas, Ottawa; Dr. Aileen Van Ginkel, Vice President, Ministry Services, EFC; Sister Nuala Kenny, SC, OC, MD, FRCP, a pediatrician and former Deputy Minister of Health in the province of Nova Scotia, also speaking on behalf of the CCCB; Imam Samy Metwally Ottawa Main Mosque/Ottawa Muslim Association; and the Most Rev. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Catholic Archbishop of Ottawa and CCCB representative.
For more information:
Rick Hiemstra
Director, Research and Media Relations
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
613-233-9868, ext. 332
Mobile: 613-618-3020
Deacon René Laprise
Director, Media relations
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
613-241-9461, ext. 225
Mobile: 613-323-0895
The Declaration Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide is the result of efforts of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) and The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) to collaborate on a response to legislative efforts and legal action that seek to revise Canada’s Criminal Code to allow the practice of euthanasia and assisted suicide. The Declaration demonstrates that commitment to the sanctity of human life and the importance of upholding human dignity leads also to a strong call for renewed efforts in relation to palliative care.
Signing the Declaration will indicate broad support for its stated principles. It will also witness to the desire held by many in Canada to promote palliative care, home care and long-term care, and to ensure compassionate responses at all levels to those who are near death, as well those who are disabled, depressed, elderly or who feel burdened by physical or mental suffering and illness.
If you support the Declaration Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide and would like to add your signature, please fill in the form below and click “Sign Now”. NOTE: Canadian citizens only please. Thank you.
One signature per email, please.
– Declaration Against Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus – Transforming Lives in India
Join us for an evening of dessert and fellowship.
You will hear about Bible League Canada’s ministry in India including the challenges and successes he witnesses while working throughout the country.
No admission fee
– A free will offering to take place
Venue: Covenant Christian Reformed Church
101 Ardagh Road, Barrie ON L4N 9B6
Time: Thursday, May 26th: 7-9pm
Please RSVP by May 18, 2016
RSVP: Please Register on the Sign-up Sheet in the BFM store
or at the church;
Covenant Christian Reformed Church – Pastor Harry (705)734-0651
First Christian Reformed Church – Pastor Michael (705)734-9166