B e t h e l C h r i s t i a n R e f o r m e d C h u r c h

Bethel Bugle

Andrew Hengeveld 1 Jayla Heimpel 2 Esmae Zieleman 3 Bill Wikkerink 4 John Greydanus 5 Joel Nonkes 5 Karen Haverkamp 6 Jennifer Van Kampen 6 Pieter Katerberg 7 Mark Siertsma 7 Hilary Struyk 9 Anna VanDonkersgoed 9 Charity Nonkes 10 Gary Nonkes 10 Trudy Wilting 10 Diane DeJong 11 Herman Siebring 11 Levi Struyk 12 Tamara VanDonkersgoed 12 Bill Hiemstra (L) 13 Catharina Versteeg 13 Frances Reinink 14

I am so grateful for my church family. You have been an incredible

financial blessing and a constant

source

of love and encouragement. I hope you enjoy my update when it

comes out. It’s such an honor to serve Jesus here in North Perth

And area. God Bless each of you!!

~ Gertie Hiempel

Brad Schmidt 15 Joanne Koetsier 16 Zach Mulder 16 Tyler Pronk 16 Dave DeRuiter 17 Robin Burgsma 18 Tracey DeWeerd 19 Krista Los 19 Janet Boelens 21 Peter Rastofer 25 Justin Elisen 26 Gerrit Vankampen-Johnston 27 Daniel Bonsma 28 Anita Dykstra 28 Andrew Thalen (Jr.) 28 Hermanna VanLeeuwen 28 John Drost (Sr.) 29 Cohen Dykstra 29 Gertie Heimpel 29 Sacha Koetsier 29 Claudia DeJong 30 Adriana Muis 30

2019

Grace is when God gives us what we don’t deserve.

Mercy is when God doesn’t give us what we do deserve.

Bethel Family April Birthdays

Present: Pastor Ralph, Pastor Henry, Pastor Bart, S Vogel, P Slotegraaf, J Vandonkersgoed, Tim Bengamins, B Hiemstra, A Cosens Pastor Ralph read from Lam. 3 and commented that our hope is in the salvation of the Lord.

Minutes of Feb 7 Executive meeting were approved Feb 20 Ratification meeting RFI Feb 27 council vision RFI

Received letter from CRA that our letters of patent (change of church name) was approved. Received letter from 123 Look at Me Nursery regarding use of church for a day care centre Reviewed reports from ~ Pastors Ralph taking holidays Apr1-8, Pastor Ralph also presented highlights from the recent Council of Delegates (COD) meeting. ~ Pastor Henry and Pastor Bart

Review reports from: HR minutes Elders Social Media Team Financial Resources Team ( FRT) Classis meeting Feb 23 Out reach Committee Congregational Assistance Plan

Office Bearers Nomination: names were reviewed for Elder and Deacons. List was drafted to be approved by Council before letters are delivered to these members

Congregational meeting plans finalized

Wendy Van Leeuwen will be the new clerk starting in April

Pastor Bart closed in Prayer

Next meetings: Executive on Apr. 11th; Council on Wed., Apr. 17th

Council Concept Minutes of Meeting of March 10, 2016

Bethel Bugle

Can bees fly in the rain?… Not without their little yellow jackets!

What flowers grow on faces?… Tulips (Two-lips)!

What kind of garden does a baker have?… A “flour” garden.

Waterloo Friendship Club!

You are invited to help

us celebrate!

When: Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2 PM

Where: Waterloo CRC

209 Bearinger Road, Waterloo

Entertainment: Crescendo Choir

Join us for fun, fellowship and

refreshments!

Spring Fever: Four high school boys afflicted with spring fever skipped

morning classes. After lunch they reported to the teacher that they had a flat

tire. Much to their relief she smiled and said, “Well, you missed a test today

so take seats apart from one another and take out a piece of paper.” Still

smiling, she waited for them to sit down. Then she said: “First Question:

Which tire was flat?”

Friday morning and our final

small group time. Learning

how to find specific scriptures

in the bible and then reading

some verses and asking them-

selves if God has a message

for them personally. #Grateful.

Southbound 2019 -- God is

good!

Working With Community Partners and the People of North Perth

I also have a Saturday Group again. Pray for these families as we do life together. One person is coming home from rehab this week. Pray for that family and that the recovery will be permanent and that everyone’s trust in Jesus grows. Moniek Los has been doing her Field Ed placement with me and she has been helping with this program in the area of children’s ministry. Not an easy task. Moniek has been interviewing Service Providers in Listowel with me, going to meetings about the local issue of poverty, attended drop-in and met with several people I meet with/mentor. Oh and of course her fresh perspective and her gifting has taught me lots again too.

KINGDOM BOUND 2019!!

My next big event is Kingdom Bound July 28 - Aug 1/ 2019. Our sites are booked and soon the Registration Forms will be out. I will need: ~ Volunteers to be leaders with me for the event ~ call or text me - Gertie 519.291.8795 ~ sponsors for the campers ~ prayers for myself as I make all the prep-arations

I have survived Southbound 2019 and am here to tell you about our amazing March Break trip. I had prayed for 30 degree, sunny weather and that’s basically what God gave us. From North Perth, Ainsley Stanley and I brought 8 youths to Florida, joining a total of about 60 people. In total we spent over 50 hours of our time on the bus to and from Florida. That travel time is a great time of ministry with the youth (aka a captive audience).

CAMP