New Adult Bible Class: September 11, 2016

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"Suffering: Not the Final Word”

Join us on Sunday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. when Rev. Brad Lenzner will begin a new Sunday school series: "Suffering: Not the Final Word”. As pilgrims traveling through this sad world to our heavenly home, we constantly face suffering in one way or another. How does the Gospel explain the existence of our suffering? How does the Good News of Jesus Christ comfort us in our suffering? How does the Gospel empower us to make our way through suffering and take us all the way to heaven? These are some of the questions we will consider during this teaching series. The aim of this study is to remind ourselves from the Scriptures that suffering does not have the final word over our lives, the Savior does!

 

GEMS Girls Club: September 14, 2016

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GEMS (Girl Everywhere Meeting the Savior) Girls Club is a place where girls from grades 1–8 come together to learn about God, fellowship, and encouraging one another. Each Wednesday evening we meet at 7:00 p.m. to learn the catechism followed by an activity such as crafts, arts, sports, baking, sewing or crocheting/knitting. Our theme this year is Love Overflows. God's constant grace, mercy and love overflow each day of our lives. We will learn how to be grateful and "...increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you." 1 Thessalonians 3:12. 

New Members Class: September 18, 2016

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The next new member’s class at Christ Reformed Church will begin on Sunday, September 18. Classes will be held in room 305/306 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. for eight weeks. Dr. Riddlebarger will cover Introduction to the History and Ethos of Christ Reformed Church, History of the Reformed Churches, Reformed Church Government and Polity, Why We Worship the Way We do, The Sacraments, The Privileges and Responsibilities of Church Membership. If you are interested in becoming a new member or simply want to know more about our church please sign-up for the class by calling (714) 538-1057 or sending an E-mail urcanaheim@aol.com to the church office.

Installation Service for Rev. Brad Lenzner: August 21, 2016

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We are pleased to announce that Sunday, August 21, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be installed to the office of Minister of Word and Sacrament at Christ Reformed Church.  You are invited to join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. for this joyful service.  A reception and lunch will follow immediately after the morning worship service. 

The Holy Scriptures teach us that God, our Heavenly Father, purposes to gather His church out of the corrupt race of men to life eternal, and to give to His church such teaching and care that she may grow in faith and love and service.  God, by a particular grace, uses men for service to these ends appointing them to the preaching of the Gospel, and to a manifold ministry for the building up of the body of Christ.  The apostle Paul solemnly charged Timothy to "preach the word" (II Timothy 4:2), and our Lord Jesus charged His disciples to "make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:19, 20).  The apostle Paul declares that the Lord Jesus Christ has given "some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers for the equipment of the saints, for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11, 12)

Adult Bible Class: August 14, 2016

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Beginning Sunday, August 14, Rev. Lenzner will be teaching a three week Adult Bible Class at 9:00 a.m.

The new class is entitled:  "The Practice of Church Membership Defended and Explained”.

"Have you ever struggled to defend our practice of church membership from the Bible to your friends? Or have you simply wondered why we practice it and what the Bible has to say about it? If so, you’re not alone! During this three week series we'll study what the Scriptures have to say about: 1. Why We Practice Church Membership; 2. The Privileges of Church Membership; 3. The Duties of Church Membership."

Synod Press Releases - 2016

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This year the URCNA Synod is being held June 13 - 17, 2016 at Bethany United Reformed Church in Wyoming Michigan.  

As our pastors and elders meet in various committees to discuss Missions, a joint hymnal and many other important church details we will post updates for the press releases that are issued. Please check our website regularly for these updated press releases and keep our pastors and elders in your prayers.

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Congregational Meeting: Sunday, June 12

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The consistory of Christ Reformed Church is calling a brief congregational meeting on Sunday, June 12, immediately following the morning service.

Church members will be asked to ratify the council's decision to extend a letter of call to one of our associate pastor candidates, and to ratify the proposed revision of our bylaws. All church members should plan on attending.

Church Bylaws Approved

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The Council of Christ Reformed Church approved a revision to our Church Bylaws on June 6, 2016 as well as an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.  We await the ratification of the Bylaws and the Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation by our congregation on Sunday, June 12, 2016, immediately following the morning service.

Click on the name of the following PDF documents to view a copy.  You will need Acrobat Reader installed on your phone or computer..

Christ Reformed Church Bylaws

Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation.

Westminster Assembly - Adult Sunday School Class

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Pastor Coleman continues his Adult Sunday School Class covering the history and theology of the Westminster Assembly and the Confession of Faith.

The class meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

If you would like more background information on the Westminster Assembly, join the discussion at Google Spaces. 

The text for this class will be Dr. John Fesko's The Theology of the Westminster Standards.

If have questions about the class, or about anything else, please contact Pastor Coleman: reverend.chris.coleman@gmail.com

Meet and Greet with Rev. Brad Lenzner: Friday, May 13

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Join us on Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. for our Meet and Greet with Rev. Brad Lenzner, his wife Samantha and their two children. 

Rev. Lenzner is a pastoral candidate for the position of associate pastor here at Christ Reformed Church.  All church members are encouraged to take this opportunity to meet the Lenzner family.  Light refreshments will be served.