Fri, 08 May 2026 20:31:40 -0400WeeblyFri, 08 May 2026 16:10:55 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-may-10-2026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song : Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Confession & Assurance:
  Song:  Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song:  Lord I Need You
Children’s Message
   Song:  Alive, Alive
Sunday School is excused
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Number 6:22-27
Sermon:  A Holy Blessing
   (prepared by Richard deLange)
Catechism Class is excused
    Song:  In Christ Alone
 Parting Blessing
   Song : The Lord’s Prayer

This week at Vanastra Community Church:

Monday       10 am      EarlyON Playgroup
Tuesday       10 am      Men's Life
                         7 pm      Council Meeting
Thursday       7 pm      Discover the Bible Study



Small Towns. Big Mission. — You’re Invited! What does it look like to share the hope of the Gospel right here in our own communities? Join us on May 27 at 5:30 PM at Vanastra CRC for an engaging and practical evening focused on small-town outreach with our CRC sister churches. Hear directly from local Huron County missionaries, April and Mark Hardwick, as they share real insights into the unique needs around us and offer simple, meaningful ways you can be part of God’s work in your everyday life. Dinner provided. Please register by May 18 by emailing: holly@trinitychurchgoderich.com or filling out the REGISTRATION FORM. God is at work in small towns.

Family Outreach Ontario invites you to an information evening on Friday, June 5 at Bethel Christian Reformed Church (345 Elizabeth St E, Listowel, ON N4W 2P7). Our Executive Director, John Kowtecky, will present “An Overview of Addiction” and Rick H. will give his story of addiction and recovery.Please plan to attend and tell others about it as well.  It will be an evening you will be sure to remember. A collection will be taken to cover our costs.
7:00 - Doors open, Refreshments/Meet & Greet;    7:30 - 9:00 - Presentation and Q&A period followed by refreshments and opportunity for talk with Mr. Kowtecky or other Family Outreach members.

Kids Corner: The Letter of Acts - The book of Acts tells an exciting story that shows God’s good news is for you—Jesus loves you, forgives you, and gives you his Spirit no matter who you are or where you’re from. It reminds us that God wants everyone to know his love and share it with the world!
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]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:18:17 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-may-3-2026

Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song : Great is the Lord
Confession & Assurance:
  Song:  Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song:  When Peace Like a River
Children’s Message
   Song:  The Trees of the Field
Sunday School is excused
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Matthew 6:19-34
Sermon:  No Longer Anxious
Catechism Class is excused
    Song:  Seek Ye First
 Parting Blessing
   Song : Now Blessed be the Lord Our God
 
Welcome to Pastor Victor Laarman from
Collingwood CRC

This Week at Vanastra Community CRC:

Monday        10 am      EarlyON playgroup
Tuesday        10 am       Men's Life
                          5:30 pm  Community Dinner
Wednesday   7 pm        Prayer Meeting
Thursday      10 am      Coffee Social
                           7 pm   Discover the Bible Study

Kids Corner: Why Compare When You’re Already You? - God made every kid one-of-a-kind, and that’s something to celebrate! When we remember that God loves us just as we are, we can use our special gifts to share His love with others.
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]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:06:08 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-april-26-2026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song : Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Invitation to the Table
  Song:  Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Communion
   Song: Lift Your Hearts Unto the Lord
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song:  Give Thanks
Children’s Message
   Song:  Alive, Alive
Sunday School is excused
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  John 2:11
Sermon:  When the Wine Runs Out
Catechism Class is excused
    Song:  To God Be The Glory
 Parting Blessing
   Song : I Love You Lord
 
 
Welcome to Pastor Darrell Bierman from
River City Church, Cambridge

This Week at Vanastra Community Church:

Monday        10 am        Early ON Playgroup
Tuesday         10 am       Men's Life
                           7 pm       Elder's Meeting
Thursday        7 pm         Discover the Bible Study

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]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:23:39 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-april-19-2026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song : Come Now is the Time to Worship
Confession & Assurance
  Song:  Change My Heart, O God
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song:  Jesus, All For Jesus
Children’s Message
   Song:  Alive, Alive
Sunday School is excused
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Matthew 25:31-46
Sermon:  Justice & Relationship
Catechism Class is excused
    Song:  The Servant Song
 Parting Blessing
   Song : My Friends May You Grow in Grace


This week at Vanastra Community CRC:

Monday            10 am            EarlyON playgroup
                             7:30 pm       Line Dancing
Tuesday           10 am            Men's Life
                             5:30 pm       Community Dinner
Wednesday     10 am            Huron County Food Bank Truck
Thursday          7 pm            Discover the Bible Study

Mark your calendar!
Put on your dancing shoes! Come out for an evening of line dancing on Monday April 20th at 7:30pm for all skill levels. Stay afterwards for coffee and conversations.  Not sure what line dancing is all about? Come and see it for yourself!  
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Kids Corner: Go On a Microadventure - Big adventures don’t have to be far away—exciting discoveries are waiting right outside your door! Grab your family, explore nearby paths and places, and see how much fun a little adventure can be.

]]>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:16:10 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-april-122026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song : My Lighthouse
Confession & Assurance
  Song:  Step Out
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song:  Blessed Assurance
Children’s Message
   Song:  Jesus Loves Me
Sunday School is excused
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Exodus 15: 1-21
Sermon:  Something to Sing About
Catechism Class is excused
    Song:  Awesome God/ Humble Thyself
 Parting Blessing
   Song : It is Well/ When Peace Like a River

This Week at Vanastra Community CRC:
Monday          10 am      EarlyON Playgroup
Tuesday          10 am      Men's Life
Thursday        10 am     Coffee Social
                            7 pm      GEMS & Cadets
                             7 pm     Discover the Bible Study
Friday             7 pm       God's Gifts  Open House to support the Community Dinner

Mark your calendar!
Put on your dancing shoes! Come out for an evening of line dancing on Monday April 20th at 7:30pm for all skill levels. Stay afterwards for coffee and conversations.  Not sure what line dancing is all about? Come and see it for yourself! 
We look forward to seeing you then!

Thrive Faith Formation Tip - The practice of gratitude, rooted in recognizing and responding to God’s constant goodness, moves us to respond fully to God’s generosity. Each day this week take some time to write down one thing for which you are grateful. At the end of the week share your list with your family or friends in celebration of God’s goodness and provision in your life. For more ways to practice gratitude, see crcna.org/FaithPracticesProject/gratitude.

Kids Corner: Go Outside & Learn About God:  Come explore God’s amazing world like Job did and discover how animals, plants, and stars can teach us about how wise and powerful God is! Grab a friend or family member and go on a fun outdoor adventure with snacks, games, and even a backyard campout to thank God and learn more about Him.


]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:25:03 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-march-29-2026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song : Here I Am To Worship
   Song :  Jesus Loves Me
Children are excused for Sunday School
Teen Challenge Presentation

Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song:  You are My King
Catechism Class is excused
 Parting Blessing
   Song : Beautiful

This week at Vanastra Community CRC:
Monday         10 am        Early ON playgroup
                          7:30 pm   Line Dancing
Tuesday         10 am        Men's Life
Wednesday     7 pm        Prayer Meeting
Thursday        10 am       Coffee Social
                             7 pm      Maundy Thursday Service

Put on your dancing shoes! Come out for an evening of line dancing on Monday March 30th at 7:30pm and Monday April 20th at 7:30pm for all skill levels. Stay afterwards for coffee and conversations.
Not sure what line dancing is all about? Come and see it for yourself!
We look forward to seeing you then!

 Today is Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week, a time when we remember the final days of Jesus’ life and we reflect on the events that led to his crucifixion. 

Good Friday: On April 3, Good Friday, you are welcome to join the congregation of the Clinton Christian Reformed Church as we remember the sacrifice of our Lord. We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper as well as a Tenebrae Service of the Shadows.  The service and livestream begin at 10 am. Child care and Sunday School for children ages 3-SK is available.

SONRISE Service:  The Community Prayer Meet invites you to celebrate Jesus & His Victory on Sunday Morning  7 am on April 5th at the Millennial  Park, Hwy #8 Clinton.  (By the tourist info booth)
HE IS RISEN!  HALLELUJAH!

​Kids Corner: Courageous Twists & Turns-   Feeling scared is okay, and being brave means trying even when your heart feels nervous. With God’s help, you can face hard things and do what’s right, just like Jesus did.

]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:58:36 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/march-20th-2026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song : You Are Worthy
Confession & Assurance
   Song :  In Christ Alone
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song:  Grace Flows Down
Children’s Message
   Song: Jesus Loves Me
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Matthew 4:12-23
Sermon:  The Call of Christ
Catechism Class is excused after the Sermon
   Song:  Spirit of the Living God
 Parting Blessing
   Song : Doxology 

This Week at Vanastra Community CRC:
Monday          10 am       EarlyON Playgroup
                              7 pm      Spring Congregational Meeting
Tuesday          10 am       Men's Life
                            7 pm        Elder's Meeting
Thursday         7 pm        GEMS & Cadets
                            7 pm        Discover the Bible Study

Room2Grow has nicely settled into our new location at 58 Mary Street in Clinton. We will be having an open house on March  27th. 1 PM to 3PM. Please join us for coffee, tea and snacks.

Mark your calendar!
Put on your dancing shoes! Come out for an evening of line dancing on Monday March 30th at 7:30pm and Monday April 20th at 7:30pm for all skill levels. Stay afterwards for coffee and conversations.
Not sure what line dancing is all about? Come and see it for yourself!
We look forward to seeing you then!

There will be a  Maundy Thursday Service at 7 pm on Thursday April 2, 2026.
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Kids Corner: The Not-So-Triumphal Entry-  Ever wonder why Jesus chose to ride a donkey? By selecting a donkey, he declared that he was there to get to work—God’s work—and he wasn’t threatening anyone. Donkeys aren’t flashy.

]]>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:31:46 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-march-15-2026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Prayer
   Song #1:  Come, Christians Join to Sing
   Song #2:  I Love You Lord
   Song #3:  How Great Thou Art
   Song#4: My God How Wonderful You Are
   Song #5 : Like a River Glorious
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
Children’s Message
   Song: Jesus Loves Me
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
   Song #6:  He is Exalted/Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
   Song #7:   Lord You Are So Precious to Me
   Song #8  Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
 Parting Blessing
   Song : Go My Children with My Blessing
Catechism Class Commences


This week at Vanastra Community Church:
Monday         10 am       EarlyON playgroup
Tuesday        10 am       Men's Life
                          5:30 pm  Community Meal
Wednesday  10 am       Huron County Foodbank Truck
Thursday      10 am       Coffee Social

Mark your calendar!
Put on your dancing shoes! Come out for an evening of line dancing on Monday March 30th at 7:30pm and Monday April 20th at 7:30pm for all skill levels. Stay afterwards for coffee and conversations. Not sure what line dancing is all about? Come and see it for yourself! 
We look forward to seeing you then!
 
There will be a  Maundy Thursday Service at 7 pm on Thursday April 2, 2026.
 
Easter Dance - All children age 8+ are welcome to participate in an Easter Dance for the Easter Service. We will be practicing every Sunday Morning at 9 am leading up to Easter. We will also likely be adding in a few practices during the week to prepare. If you are interested, please join us starting this Sunday at 9 am. If you have any questions, please contact Sonya.

​Kids Corner: Jesus Cried -  Everyone has big feelings, and learning to notice how others feel helps us be kinder friends. Just like Jesus, we can listen, care, and show love when someone is sad or happy. Prepare for Easter with all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Kids Corner’s Lent Devotional.


]]>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:27:04 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-march-8-2026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  In the Sanctuary 
Confession & Assurance:
    Song: He Knows My Name
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Across the Lands  
Children’s Message
   Song: Jesus Loves Me
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  John 15:6-15  
Sermon: Fruit of the Spirit : Kindness
 Author Timothy Keller  
Catechism Class is excused after Sermon 
   Song:   Greater Love
 Parting Blessing
   Song: My Friends, May You Grow in Grace


This Week at Vanastra Community CRC:

Monday         10 am        Early ON Playgroup
Tuesday         10 am        Men's Life
                           7 pm         Council Meeting
Thursday        7 pm         GEMS & Cadets
                          7 pm          Discover the Bible Study

Mark your calendar!
Put on your dancing shoes! Come out for an evening of line dancing on Monday March 30th at 7:30pm and Monday April 20th at 7:30pm for all skill levels. Stay afterwards for coffee and conversations.
Not sure what line dancing is all about? Come and see it for yourself!
We look forward to seeing you then!
 
There will be a  Maundy Thursday Service at 7 pm on Thursday April 2, 2026.
 
Easter Dance - All children age 8+ are welcome to participate in an Easter Dance for the Easter Service. We will be practicing every Sunday Morning at 9 am leading up to Easter. We will also likely be adding in a few practices during the week to prepare. If you are interested, please join us starting this Sunday at 9 am. If you have any questions, please contact Sonya.

Kids Corner: Lent: Washing Stinky Feet-  In John 13, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet—a humble act of service that surprised everyone. He demonstrated that love isn’t just about words; it’s about doing for others, even in unexpected ways. Prepare for Easter with all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Kids Corner’s Lent Devotional.


]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:06:53 GMThttps://www.vanastracommunitycrc.org/bulletin/sunday-march-1-2026Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  This is the Day
Confession & Assurance:
    Song: One Day
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Count Your Many Blessings
Children’s Message
   Song: Jesus Love Me
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Exodus 3:1-22  
Sermon: I AM…The Door  
Speaker:  Mark Hardwick
Catechism Class is excused after Sermon 
   Song:   Amazing Grace
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Father, I Adore You

This Week at Vanastra Community CRC:
Monday          10 am      EarlyOn Playgroup
Tuesday          10 am      Men's Life
                          5:30 pm  Community Dinner
                           7 pm        Exec Meeting
Wednesday     4 pm        Prayer Meeting
Thursday        10 am      Coffee Social
                          7 pm        GEMS & Cadets

 
Vanastra Cadets is hosting their Metzger Meat Fundraiser over the next 2 weeks.  The orders sheets are now in the church mailboxes and all of the info is on the sheet.  Please complete your order with a cadet  before Thursday March 5th (cadet night).  We hope to have the pick-up night at the church on Thursday March 26th  from 7-8pm.  If you have any questions please contact the Church.

Mark your calendar!
Put on your dancing shoes! Come out for an evening of line dancing on Monday March 30th at 7:30pm and Monday April 20th at 7:30pm for all skill levels. Stay afterwards for coffee and conversations.
Not sure what line dancing is all about? Come and see it for yourself!
Any questions you have can be asked to Olivia L (519) 703 2147 or Fiona V (226) 939 0348.
We look forward to seeing you then!

​Kids Corner: Self-Control:Say Yes to God-  Discover how practicing self-control can help you be kind, helpful, and filled with joy every day! You’ll discover fun ways to put others first and show big love in small moments.  Prepare for Easter with all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Kids Corner’s Lent Devotional.


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