Ministry and Mission Offering Schedule
October 2008 to March 2009
- October 5
Back to God Ministries
Back To God Ministries is the electronic media ministry of the CRC sending the gospel to places around the world in the language of the people. Many people would not receive the Good News if it were not for this radio ministry. Siep Vanderzwaag is our Board Representative. - October 12
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Our denomination’s Christian Reformed World Relief Committee works in collaboration with the federal government-sponsored Canadian Foodgrains Bank which collects donations of grain, cash, and other agricultural commodities for distribution to the world’s hungry. The federal government matches all private donations with a ratio of 4:1. - October 19
Benevolence Fund
Funds are received once per month, usually coinciding with the Lord’s Supper. The deacons use the proceeds for provide assistance to and show mercy in our community. - October 26
Christian Reformed Home Missions
Christian Reformed Home Missions is responsible for helping all CRC churches and for starting new churches throughout Canada and the United States. Home Missions also provides Bible study materials, discipleship courses, and evangelism programs. - November 2
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee – World Hunger Sunday
CRWRC is a Christian non profit agency with programs in North America and in over 30 countries world wide, working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education - November 9
Benevolence Fund
Funds are received once per month, usually coinciding with the Lord’s Supper. The deacons use the proceeds for provide assistance to and show mercy in our community - November 16
Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family: The Kallemeyns
Harold and Elsbeth Kallemyn serve with CRWM from Aix-en-Provence, France. Harold was Professor of Practical Theology at the Reformed Seminary and developed an educational program to support churches in the French-speaking countries of Africa. His Seminary position was filled by one of his former students, allowing Harold to focus on the Timothy Leadership Training program. Elsbeth is a nurse with a special concern for hospital chaplaincy and evangelistic Bible studies. She also continues her contact with an orphanage in Lithuania. You can email them - Kallemeyn@wanadoo.fr - November 23
All Nations Building Fund
Donations will go toward renovation and restoration projects required to continue and enhance the ministry at All Nations Christian Reformed Church Current and upcoming projects include windows, floors, exterior brick work, and the heating system. - November 30
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
CRWRC is a Christian non profit agency with programs in North America and in over 30 countries world-wide, working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education. - December 7
Benevolence Fund
Funds are received once per month, usually coinciding with the Lord’s Supper. The deacons use the proceeds for provide assistance to and show mercy in our community. - December 14
ARK Ministries
Gifts to ARK support Sunday Supper, a weekly hot meal and a community to share it with, and the drop-in centre, a place where homeless youth are welcomed and encouraged to thrive. For more information ask Emily Hutten. - December 21
Adsum House Women’s Shelter
Adsum House is the Maritimes’ only emergency shelter for homeless women and their children. The facility provides temporary shelter, food and clothing, as well as providing the women an opportunity to stabilize their lives under the guidance of dedicated and skilled staff and volunteers. Adsum House is located at 2421 Brunswick Street, Halifax. - December 28
Pastor-Church Relations
The Christian Reformed Church’s Pastor-Church Relations Services provides encouragement to pastors and other church leaders, and also supports congregations and leaders in enhancing relationships and reconciling differences. - January 4
Benevolence Fund
Funds are received once per month, usually coinciding with the Lord’s Supper. The deacons use the proceeds for provide assistance to and show mercy in our community. - January 11
Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family: The Kallemeyns
Harold and Elsbeth Kallemyn serve with CRWM from Aix-en-Provence, France. - January 18
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
CRWRC is a Christian non profit agency with programs in North America and in over 30 countries world wide, working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education. This is the Embrace AIDS offering. - January 25
Girls Everywhere Meeting the Saviour
GEMS Girls Club meets every other week at All Nations to learn more about Jesus and how to serve Him. They also do crafts and activities and make new friendships.
GEMS Girls Club - February 1
Benevolence Fund
Funds are received once per month, usually coinciding with the Lord’s Supper. The deacons use the proceeds for provide assistance to and show mercy in our community. - February 8
Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank
Provides food, furniture, and other necessities to those in need in the Halifax area. - February 15
Metro Crisis Pregnancy Centre
The Metro Crisis Pregnancy Centre is a Christian ministry that provides support to women and their families while making pregnancy-related decisions. For more information, call 422-8539 or talk to Roma Angus. - February 22
Brenda Katerberg Support
Many of us will remember Brenda Katerberg who served All Nations during the summer of 2007 as a ministry intern. She is currently serving a 2 –year term as an International Staff Intern with the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee in Niger, Africa. - March 1
Benevolence Fund
Funds are received once per month, usually coinciding with the Lord’s Supper. The deacons use the proceeds for provide assistance to and show mercy in our community. - March 8
Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family: The Kallemeyns
Harold and Elsbeth Kallemyn serve with CRWM from Aix-en-Provence, France. - March 15
ARK Ministries
Gifts to ARK support Sunday Supper, a weekly hot meal and a community to share it with, and the drop-in centre, a place where homeless youth are welcomed and encouraged to thrive. For more information ask Emily Hutten. - March 22
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
CRWRC is a Christian non profit agency with programs in North America and in over 30 countries world wide, working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education. - March 29
Friendship Groups Canada
A Christian outreach ministry to support persons with developmental disabilities
OFFERINGS AT ALL NATIONS
The black and white “Church Fund” envelope and the first basket at the morning offering go towards Ministries at All Nations.
The red and white “Designated Cause” envelope and second basket go towards the ministry pre-selected for that particular Sunday.
Both envelopes can be given at either the morning or evening service.
Contributions can be made to the Benevolence Fund or Debt Reduction Fund at any time simply by writing the name of the cause and your envelope number on a plain envelope.
Occasionally changes to offering schedule need to be made after the schedule is printed and circulated. Please check the bulletin the week prior to the collection of the offering.
If you wish to give to a cause but are absent that Sunday please pass your envelope on to a friend to put into the basket for you. Placing the offering the Sunday before or the Sunday after is also acceptable, but please do not go beyond this three-week span.
Writing one cheque and requesting that the amount be split between two different causes is not possible because of our collection counting and recording system. Please use a separate cheque for each cause.
All questions or concerns about the offering schedule or offering procedures should be directed toward one of the deacons: Rick Manuel, Sherri Bezanson, Wilf Van Zeumeren, Sheilagh Henry, or Lolita Lyne.