We have been studying "Lord only You can change me " from Kay Arthur which is bible study about the Beatitudes, from Matthew 5 The Sermon on the Mount.

It has been an intensifying study where we learned how we have to live as godly people . As we have gone through the study book first seeing our poverty and mourning over our sin and how it hurts the Lord and being meek, and then come to the point of being right with God and people than follows, the being merciful and pure in heart and peacemakers as a result Each chapter was build up out of days and at the end of the day there were questions At the end of the chapter there was the small group discussions. It was well received by our ladies , opening up about and building each other up in the ways of the Lord. We have on average 10 ladies

Ladies Evening Bible Study: meets> every other Thursday at 8:00 P.M Contact: Jenny - 519-247-3727

Men's Bible Study: meets every other Saturday morning 7:30 a.m. -Samuel Study Guides. Contact: Rev. Zekveld - 519-246-1261

Congregational Bible Study: meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. Bible Book of Revelation Contact: Rev Zekveld - 519-246-1261

There are programs where Bible Study takes place and also social activities are enjoyed.

We are coming to the close of another year in the Kingdom Seekers' program and this year has gone well. We have six Counselors this year: Margaret Van Rooyen, Judy Korten and Evelyn Zekveld leading the Bible Lessons and Arlene VanderDeen, Hilary Higgins and Anje Boer taking care of the crafts.

We have 16 girls in our group divided into three classes. We meet for two hours on the first and third Wednesday of the month. A regular meeting consists of devotions-singing, Bible lesson, snack and craft/game time/badge work.

This year we have been studying lessons on The Body, Proverbs and the Beatitudes.

Special events included singing at Strathmere Lodge, a Father/Daughter evening, singing at the Christmas Church Supper, bowling with the Cadets, and our annual Tea with the Senior Ladies of the congregation. We also hope yet, the Lord willing, to have a sleepover at the church, and to attend the Kingdom Seekers' Rally on April 9 in Hamilton.

We are thankful to God for the privilege to teach the girls of our church and community about our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ and His Word and to enjoy fellowship with them. We pray that He will continue to bless our efforts.

On behalf of the Kingdom Seekers' Counselors, Evelyn Zekveld

Cadets: For boys 8 - 14 years old meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. Contact: John - 519-245-6830

Our meetings begin at 10 a.m. with singing, prayer, Bible reading and of course coffee with goodies. We usually have a time of sharing. Sometimes that's done in story or poetry form or we may share personal experiences and concerns.

We also go on outings together. Last fall we visited Family Flowers, a garden centre near St. Thomas. After seeing the beautiful poinsettias and other Christmas flowers in bloom we traveled to Talbotville where we enjoyed lunch together at a local restaurant.

In the Christmas season we were treated to a delicious dinner prepared and served by our deacons . We felt blessed to have this special time of celebrating Christ's birth in song and fellowship with all seniors in our congregation.

At our February meeting Pastor Zekveld spoke to us on the topic: " God's outlaw, William Tyndale." It was the story of the British reformer who was virtually unknown to most of us. It was because with God's help and of Tyndale's hard work under the most difficult circumstances we now have the Bible in the English language. This humble, God fearing man who spoke seven languages was persecuted and jailed and died at age of 42 at the hand of his persecutors, the Church of Rome. An interesting discussion followed and continued over the lunch hour as we shared soup and buns together with our pastor and Evelyn and Rudy. Our last gathering was held in McLachlan's Sugar bush where we were warmly welcomed by Cathy and the girls and enjoyed a pancake lunch with all the trimmings.

Our upcoming meeting will D.V. be on April 20. At this meeting, Librarian , Mrs Grace Paas will give us some helpful advice about good books and authors . We welcome every senior to join us as we sing and pray together and experience the blessings of the communion of the saints.

Proceeds from these caterings, go to needs of our church. If you have a question, please contact one of the committee members.

Respectfully submitted, Rose Feddema, Ann Dock, Alice (C.) Salomons, and Debbie Bork

Volunteer Circle

The Volunteer Circle is hard at work crafting warm items for the Shkola-internat orphanage in Donetsk. This orphanage cares for children up to age 16. We also send items to a second orphanage for babies. Some of the crafts we make are sold for fundraising to pay for the shipments to Donetsk.

Over the years we've shipped 44 cases of clothing, blankets, shoes, and other donated and handmade things. Recently we've made 134 quilts. Others have knit socks and slippers. The residents at Donetsk greatly appreciate our loving donations and it's a task we hope to continue.

Our greatest need now is for financial donations to pay for the shipments.We currently have five shipments ready to go. There is also a need for material,so we can continue to sew and knit.

We appreciate the support of the congregation as we help our brothers and sisters in Christ.