Vanastra Community Christian Reformed Church
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    • Bulletin
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    • Prayer Requests
  • Programs
    • Men's Life
    • Coffee Social
    • Community Dinner
    • Volleyball
    • HCFBDC Food Truck
  • Youth Programs
    • Sunday School and Nursery
    • GEMS
    • Cadets
    • Youth Group
  • About
    • Our Pastor
    • Our Mission and Vision
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Bulletin

Sunday November 7, 2025

7/11/2025

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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  10,000 Reasons
Confession & Assurance:
    Song:  Lord, I Pray
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Special Music
Children’s Message
   Song:  All Things Bright & Beautiful
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Judges 16:1-22
Sermon:    My Way or the Highway
Exhorter Steve Vogel
   Song:   Be Thou My Vision
 Parting Blessing
   Song: My Friends May You Grow in Grace

This Week at VCCRC:
Monday   10:00 am           EARLY ON playgroup
                      7:30 pm           Youth Group
Tuesday    10:00am          Men's Life
                       7:00 pm          Council & Deacons Meeting
Friday       5:30-7:30 pm   GEMS Soup Supper

“Discover the Bible” study group meets on Thursday at 7pm.  
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GEMS Soup Supper:  Come out for a night of fellowship & support the GEMS girls & enjoy some delicious soup!  Friday November 14th 5:30-7:30 pm   by donation.

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Sunday November 2, 2025

4/11/2025

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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Be Unto Your Name
Confession & Assurance:
    Song:  Only By Grace
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Still
Children’s Message
   Song:  All Things Bright & Beautiful
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Mark 12:28-34
Sermon:    No Greater Commandment Than  These
   Song:   Christian Hearts In Love United
 Parting Blessing
   Song: My Friends May You Grow in Grace


This week at VCCRC:
Monday        7:30 pm    Youth Group
Tuesday       10 am         Men's Life
                         5:30 pm   Community Meal
                         7 pm         Executive Meeting
Wednesday   7 pm         Prayer Meeting
Thursday      10 am       Coffee Social
                          7 pm         GEMS & Cadets

GEMS Soup Supper:  Come out for a night of fellowship & support the GEMS girls & enjoy some delicious soup!  Friday November 14th 5:30-7:30 pm   by donation.

SAVE THE DATE: Please join us in the Fellowship Hall for a Congregational Meeting on Friday, November 28th at 7pm. Joan Brady will be guiding us through the Vision and Mission of our congregation as we listen to God’s calling for our church’s direction in Ministry. Your attendance is greatly encouraged! Nursery will be provided, as well as, coffee and treats. See you then!
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Kids Corner:  Praying with Our Whole Selves - There are so many fun and special ways to talk to God—like dancing, clapping, kneeling, or folding your hands. You can worship God with your whole body through quiet prayers, joyful songs, kind actions, and big movements! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.


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Sunday October 26, 2025.

24/10/2025

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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Come Thou Almighty King
Confession & Assurance:
    Song:  Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Death was Arrested
Children’s Message
   Song:  Hallelu/Praise Ye the Lord
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  John 4:46-5:18
Sermon:    If You Know, You Know
   Song:   Speak O Lord
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Knowing You   


This week at VCCRC:
Monday:        7:30 pm    Youth Group
Tuesday        10 am         Men's Life
                         5:30 pm   Community Meal
Thursday       7 pm          GEMS & Cadets
                          7 pm          Discover the Bible

World Hunger Day is November 2nd : Together We Can End Global Hunger - In a world where there is more than enough food to feed everyone, yet more than 900 million people do not have enough to eat, let us work to end hunger for good. Join World Renew to plant the hope of Christ with communities struggling with hunger. With your gifts, we can help provide the training and tools families need to journey away from hunger for the long haul.  There are Peter Fish displayed in the foyer.  Please take one home & fill it up with loose change & then remember to bring it next week for the World Hunger Offering.
Celebrating the Reformation: You are invited to join the congregation of the Clinton Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, November 2 at 10 am for inclusive, interactive time of worship focusing on the Reformation. There will be child care and Sunday School for children ages 3-SK. 
Thrive Faith Formation Tip - Reformation Sunday - The Reformers emphasized that the Bible is our authority in matters of faith and life (sola scriptura). Ask someone whose faith you admire to share with you how God's Word helps guide their decisions and their view of the world.
Kids Corner:  God’s Never-Changing Love -  Change can be confusing, but just like Paul trusted God’s love through every adventure and challenge, we can too! No matter what happens around us, God’s love never changes, and he’s always with us. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.
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Sunday October 19, 2025.

17/10/2025

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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  You Are My All in All
Invitation to the Table
    Song: Behold the Lamb
Communion
    Song:  In Christ Alone
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Special Music
Children’s Message
   Song:  Hallelu/Praise Ye the Lord
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Exodus 20:17 ; 2Kings 5:20-27
Sermon:    Greed or Gain
   Song: All Creatures of Our God & King
 Parting Blessing
   Song: To God Be the Glory   


This Week at VCCRC:
Monday          7:30 pm    Youth Group
Tuesday        10:00 am   Men's Life
                           5:30 pm  Community Dinner
Wednesday  10:00 am  Huron County Food Bank Truck
Thursday         7:00 pm   Discover the Bible
                                              GEMS & Cadets

World Hunger Day is November 2nd : There are Peter Fish displayed in the foyer.  Please take one home & fill it up with loose change & then remember to bring it for the World Hunger Offering on Sunday November 2nd. 
 
“Discover the Bible” study group met on Thursday at 7pm.   Genesis 2 was discussed in which we discovered many new insights. Everyone welcome to come to discover what God has for us in Genesis 4.

Celebrating the Reformation: You are invited to join the congregation of the Clinton Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, November 2 at 10 am for inclusive, interactive time of worship focusing on the Reformation. There will be child care and Sunday School for children ages 3-SK.  
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Kids Corner:  Following God Fully -  Do you have the courage to stand up for what’s right, even when others don’t? Discover how trusting God like Caleb (Numbers 14:24) can help you follow Him fully—even when it’s hard!.  Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.


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Sunday October 12, 2025

10/10/2025

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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Let All Things Now Living
Confession & Assurance:
    Song: Give Thanks
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Children’s Message
   Song:  Hallelu/Praise Ye the Lord
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Psalm 103:1-6
Sermon:    Everyday Thanks Living
                       Author Pastor Vernon Luchies
   Song: How Great Thou Art
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Go Now in Peace  

This week at Vanastra Community CRC:
Tuesday     10 am   Men's Life
                       7 pm  Council Meeting
Thursday   10 am   Coffee Social
                       7 pm   Cadets & GEMS
​                        7 pm  Discovery  Group Bible Study

Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, October 18 @ 8AM at the Clinton Christian Reformed Church. Come enjoy a time of fellowship together along with a delicious meal and speaker Glen Gascho. Free will offering only.

Kids Corner:  Sharing God’s Story-  You’re never too young to make a big difference for God! Discover how your talents, passions, and actions can inspire others and be part of God’s amazing plan.  Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.

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Sunday October 5, 2025

3/10/2025

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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am

 Welcome to exhorter, Steve Vogel.

Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Days of Elijah
Confession & Assurance:
    Song: Christ Our Hope in Life & Death
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Special Music
Children’s Message
   Song:  Hallelu/Praise Ye the Lord
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  1 Peter 2:4-10
Sermon:    Building Blocks
   Song: The Solid Rock
 Parting Blessing
   Song: The Blessing





This week at Vanastra Community CRC:
Monday       7:30 pm   Youth Group
Tuesday           11 am  Men's Life
                      5:30 pm Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Thursday         7 pm   Gems & Cadets


Kids Corner:  Learning God’s Story-  Want to grow strong in your faith like you grow strong in your muscles? Learn how prayer, Bible reading, and small daily habits can help you become a stronger follower of Jesus! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.
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Sunday September 28, 2025

26/9/2025

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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome to Pastor Sid Couperus from
First CRC Owen Sound
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Shout to the North
Confession & Assurance:
    Song: Shine On Us
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: More Precious than Silver
Children’s Message
   Song:  Great Are You Lord
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Exodus 20:1-19
Sermon:    The Wedding at Sinai
   Song: Ancient Words
 Parting Blessing
   Song: God of Mercy, God of Grace

This week at Vanastra Community CRC:
Monday         7:30  pm  Youth Group
Tuesday         10   am    Men's Life
Wednesday      7 pm  Prayer Meeting
Thursday        10 am  Coffee Social
                          7 pm  Cadets & GEMS

If you are interested in joining an evening Bible Study this fall, contact Albert 

​ Kids Corner:  Living God’s Story-  Proverbs 13:20 encourages us to find wise friends. Who do you think is wise? Who can teach you about God and the Bible? Talk to your parents.  Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.

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Sunday September 21, 2025

19/9/2025

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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & Silent Prayer
   Song:  Lord Listen to Your Children Praying
 God’s Greeting
   Song:  Now with Joyful Exultation
Confession & Assurance:
    Song: Trust & Obey
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Special Music
Children’s Message
   Song:  Great Are You Lord
(JK-Gr 5 are excused for Sunday School)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:   John 15:1-17
Sermon:     Fruitful Branches
                      Author Rev Ken Benjamins
   Song: It is Good to Sing Your Praises
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

This week at Vanastra Community CRC:
Sunday       10 am   Sunday School starts   JK- Grade 5
Monday      7:30 pm  Youth Group
Tuesday    10 am  Men's Life
Wednesday  10 am   Huron County Foodbank Truck
Thursday       7-8 pm  GEMS & Cadets Registration
Join us for Cadets & GEMS Registration Night on Thursday September 25th from 7-9 pm.  GEMS can register early using the link sent out in a recent email.    We’re excited to see all the kids bank & kick off another wonderful year of fun, faith & fellowship.  We’re excited to see all the kids back & kick off another wonderful year of fun, faith & fellowship!  Don’t miss out & mark your calendars!

KAIROS Blanket Exercise Mon. Sept. 29; 7-9pm at Huron Christian School, Clinton  Ten years ago the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released its report with 94 Calls to Action. In 2021, Sept. 30 was officially recognized as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As Canadians and Christians we are challenged to engage with this reconciliation process. Youth, parents and community members are invited to participate in an evening of learning and engagement with active participation in a walk through history as Cindy Stover and Adrian Jacobs facilitate the KAIROS Blanket Exercise using a youth script to give perspective to the current complex realities. Here is a 2 minute promo video for the Participating in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise and additional details KAIROS Blanket Exercise (Canada) | CRC Network.  Please consider RSVPing to Sue V.(519-546-2558) or via the KAIROS Blanket Exercise - Truth and Reconciliation learning Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/share/1EmQjNeyie/) for estimating the number of participants. All welcome whether RSVP’d or not. Donations at the door (cash) welcome but not required for participation.

Kids Corner:  Telling God’s Story-  Here’s a very important fact about the Bible that we need to learn: the Bible is one big story. Every Bible story points to the biggest story of all: God’s plan to save the world.  Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.
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