Sunday 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.

Sunday 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.

Sunday 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.

Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Wonderful Merciful Saviour
Confession & Assurance:
    Song: Living Hope
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: He is Exalted
Children’s Message
    Song: Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Heb 12:14-29  
Sermon: Living in God’s Unshakeable Kingdom
Catechism Class is excused after Sermon 
   Song:   God Himself is With Us
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Go Now In Peace

This week at Vanastra Community Church:
Monday          10 am       EarlyON Playgroup
Tuesday           10 am     Men's Life
Thursday          7 pm       Cadets & GEMS

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 or place it in Paul V's church mailbox 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 please contact the Church.
We look forward to seeing you then!

​Kids Corner:Faithfulness: Never Give Up-  God is always with us and shows us what true loyalty looks like, no matter what we face. Discover how his never-ending love can help us become faithful, kind, and trustworthy friends to others!

Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Confession & Assurance:
Invitation to the Table
   Song:Gift of Finest Wheat
Communion
    Song: Beneath the Cross
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Amazing Grace My Chains are Gone
Children’s Message
    Song: Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Mark 14:32-42  
Sermon: Distress in the Garden
Catechism Class is excused after Sermon 
   Song:   Will You Come & Follow Me
 Parting Blessing
   Song: The Blessing

This Week at Vanastra Community Church:

Tuesday            10 am         Men's Life
                              5:30 pm   Community Dinner
Wednesday      10 am         Huron County Foodbank Truck
Thursday          10 am         Coffee Social
                               7 pm          GEMS & Cadets
                               7 pm          Discover the Bible Study

Ladies: You're invited to IF: One Night at Clinton Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, March 1 from 5:30 - 9:30 pm. Your tummy and heart will be filled as we come together to worship, learn and enjoy the fellowship of other women. The cost is $10 and can be e-transferred to [email protected]. Sign up by February 18th by calling the church (519.482.5264) or emailing [email protected]. 

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!

Kids Corner:  Shalom:The Peace of God-  Discover how you can feel calm and brave even when life feels stormy, just like when Jesus brought peace in the middle of crashing waves. Learn how God’s special kind of peace fits everything together like a perfect puzzle and fills your heart with joy and purpose!

Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  I Will Worship
Confession & Assurance:
   Song: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: Thy Word
Children’s Message
    Song: Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  John 9:1-41  
Sermon: Blind Faith Makes the Invisible
               Shine   Author Rev John Bouwers
Catechism Class is excused after Sermon   
   Song:   You Are My Hiding Place
 Parting Blessing
   Song: My Friends May You Grow in Grace

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

Pancake Supper – Tuesday February 17th from 5pm – 7pm at Brucefield Community United Church. Free Will Offering.

Kids Corner:  Kindness: Practice, Practice, Practice-  Kindness is something you can get better at by practicing a little every day, just like a sport or a talent. Even small choices—like sharing, helping, or speaking gently—can make a big difference and inspire others to be kind too. Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net, like Kids Corner Valentine's Day Cards.

Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Lion & the Lamb
Confession & Assurance:
   Song: Boldly I Approach
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: For All You Are
Children’s Message
    Song: Awesome God
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Jeremiah 22:13-17  
Sermon: Live Justly Part 5: Justice & Consumption
Catechism Class is excused after Sermon   
   Song:   Take My Life & Let it Be
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow 


This week at Vanastra Community Church:


Monday       10 am     EarlyON playgroup
Tuesday       10 am      Men's Life
Thursday       7 pm       GEMS & Cadets
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Kids Corner:  Gentleness: It’s Your Move -  Discover the secret power of gentleness—a strength that helps you stay kind, calm, and caring even when things get tough. Like carefully moving a Jenga® block, your gentle words and actions can help keep hearts standing strong! Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.

Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 Welcome to Pastor Jay Crossen, Exeter CRC.

Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Whom Shall I Fear God of Angel Armies
Confession & Assurance:
   Song: I Need Thee Every Hour
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: He Leadeth Me
Children’s Message
    Song: Awesome God
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Mark 3:13-15, John 15:1-11  
Sermon: Discipleship Goal #1 : Be With Jesus
   Song:   Jesus, All For Jesus
 Parting Blessing
   Song: Let All Things Now Living

This Week at Vanastra Community Church:
Monday          10 am        EarlyON Playgroup
Tuesday          10 am        Men's Life
                           5:30 pm   Community Meal - Postponed until Tuesday January 27, 2026.
Wednesday   10 am         Food Bank Truck
Thursday         7 pm         GEMS & Cadets

Kids Corner:  Goodness: Are You a Good Person? -  Want to know what it really means to be good? When we let God fill our hearts with love, kindness, and patience, we can grow “good fruit” and make the world a brighter, better place.  Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net.
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Sunday Worship at 10:00 am
 Welcome to Pastor Kevin teBrake

Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
   Song:  Let It Be Said of Us
Confession & Assurance:
   Song: As The Deer
Offertory, Announcement & Prayer
   Song: The Potter’s Hand
Children’s Message
    Song: Awesome God
Children are excused for Sunday School
Prayers of the People
Scripture:  Psalm 62  
Sermon: Trusting an Unshakeable God in a Shakeable World   
   Song:   My Soul Finds Rest
 Parting Blessing
   Song: I Surrender All
 

This Week at Vanastra Community Church:
Monday          10 am Early On playgroup
                             7 pm  Congregational Meeting
Tuesday          10 am   Men's Life
                              7 pm   Council Meeting
Thursday         7 pm     GEMS & Cadets
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Kids Corner:  Joy is Better Than Happiness -  Discover how choosing joy can make every day brighter, even when things don’t go your way! Learn how God helps us find real joy that lasts longer than just being happy.  Check out all the great content at kidscorner.net