Author: Prairie Tab

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WELCOME

The Tab – August 17 2025

Building a Community in Christlikeness

Welcome to The Tab! A place where we want you to feel like family! We are a congregation made up of people from many backgrounds, seeking to gather for worship, discipleship, equipping, and fellowship! In all things, it is our desire to bring God the glory as we seek to be more like Christ. We'd love for you to join us in that journey.

You are welcome to join us for coffee and fellowship in the foyer before and after the service!

A message from Rehoboth
Rehoboth’s BBQ Fundraiser—Food & Fellowship in support of adults with disabilities.
Date: August 29, Friday
Time: 11:00AM-1:30PM.
Location: 523 Main Street
Smokies, salad, veggies, chips, drink and dessert. Proceeds go to client enhancement programs and activities. By minimum donation of $15.

New Here? We are so glad you are here!

Help us get to know you:

Ways to Give: Offering boxes are located on the east and west sides of the Sanctuary; Give online at www.prairietab.com; Gifts by e-transfer may be sent to donations@prairietab.com.

CONTACT US
Sunday Morning Service every Sunday at 10:30 AM
Lead Pastor - Jerred Andreas - pastorjerred@prairietab.com
Associate Pastor - Rick Crockford - pastorrick@prairietab.com
Office Phone: 403-443-5858
Website: www.prairietab.com
Office Email: office@prairietab.com
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00PM - 4:00PM
311-11 Ave NE, Box 2762, Three Hills, AB, T0M 2A0

Weekly Events
SUNDAY
Coffee Fellowship– The Tab Fireside Room- 10:00AM
Sunday Service - The Tab Sanctuary - 10:30AM
Kidz Worship– CE Wing– During the sermon. Sign in before the service.
Supervised Nursery - 10:25AM Parent room also available.
TUESDAY
Prayer Meeting– Zoom or in-person at The Tab Fireside – 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY
Summer Kidz Club Program– The Tab Fireside– 10:00AM– 12:00PM. Aged 3 to grade 6.
THURSDAY
Coffee Fellowship - The Tab Fireside - 10:00AM to 11:30AM

TODAY at 4PM– BAPTISM & PICNIC
We invite everyone to come celebrate with us as we baptize Evelina Amendt & Audrey Braun at Tolman Bridge Campground.
A church family picnic to follow after the baptism. Bring lawn chairs, outdoor games, supper for your family and come join us for a fellowship and fun time!

A THANK YOU note– An anonymous donor has purchased some of the dishwasher equipment and donated to our church kitchen. We give thanks and praise to our Lord for His provision!

Order of Service
Call to Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Worship in Songs, Scripture, Prayer
Maxwell’s Family Update
Congregational Prayer
Message– Pastor Rick Crockford
Closing Song
Benediction

Upcoming Events
August 17– TODAY- Baptism & Church family picnic at Tolman Bridge Campground, 4PM
August 17– Allen Armbruster celebrating 90 years of God’s Goodness, The Tab Fireside, 3-5:00PM
August 21– Guess Who’s Coming for Coffee! 6:30PM. Sign up to host/to attend.
August 24 & 31– Tab Ministry Fair (before and after service).
August 25– Men’s Event– New Dreams at Open Country Farm. BBQ, games, activities & sharing time. 6-8:00PM.
September 7– Fall Ministry Kick-off & Potluck after service.

Don’t own a Bible? Or forgotten to bring your Bible? Please see one of our usher to borrow one for the service or to take one to keep.

Interested in Baptism? Contact the church office.

Want to join a Life Group? Contact the church office to learn more.

Missionary of the Week
John& Betty Scott, City Team
John & Betty Scott serve with CityTeam, in San Jose , California. CityTeam brings immediate help and lasting solutions to thousands of men, women, and children struggling with food insecurity, homelessness, domestic violence, and other life disabling circumstances and behaviors. John is the executive director but also wears many other hats. Betty works primarily at CityTeam’s Camp MayMac. Also, Grace Village, a new community center is nearing completion and will provide essential services for women and children facing homelessness and domestic abuse. Let’s be reminded to keep John and Betty before the Lord in prayer. For more information and inspiring stories see YouTube-CityTeam https://youtu.be/5wAS7SdE7Tw or visit https://www.cityteam.org

LAST DAY to sign up- Guess Who’s Coming for Coffee!
A night of mystery and fun taking place this Thursday, August 21 at 6:30PM. As a host, you don’t know who’s coming to your house until they ring your doorbell. And as a guest, you don’t know where you’re going until we give you the address on that day of the event! Sign up today for this fun night at the info table in the foyer.

Men’s Event/BBQ– New Dreams.
Guys, you’re invited to an evening of fellowship, food, activities, games and sharing time. Monday, August 25, 6-8:00PM. Location at Open Country Farm (2530548 Hwy 582. It’s on the NE corner of Hwy 582 & Hwy806). We provide BBQ Pit, pork chops & pop. Feel free to bring anything else that you like and bring a friend! The cost is $8 per person. Sign up at the info table in the foyer.

Pantry Shower for The Lewis Family– We welcome home one of our Tab Missionary family, Greg & Lois Lewis and their boys are returning to Three Hills for the upcoming school year. Please join us, welcome them back and bless them by helping to fill their pantry. They are a family of seven. There will be a box in the foyer this Sunday and the following two Sundays where you can drop off different food and pantry items. Perishable items on August 31 only please.

New Here? We are so glad you are here!

Youth Coordinator Position We are looking for a Youth Coordinator (15 hours per week). If you are interested in applying for the position, you are welcome to pick up a copy of Job Description at the church office or contact church office at (403) 443 5858. Please send your resume and a cover letter to hr@prairietab.com.

Mark your calendar! Thursday, August 21 Guess Who’s Coming to Coffee!
This is a great opportunity to get to know people in the church family that you might not normally rub shoulders with ! You can choose to either host people for coffee or show up at someone’s house for coffee. Where the fun and mystery comes in is that you won’t know whose showing up until they knock on your door, and if you’re attending, you won’t know whose house you’re going to as all you will be given is an address! Sign up at the info table in the foyer.

Youth Coordinator Position
We are looking for a Youth Coordinator (15 hours per week). If you are interested in applying for the position, you are welcome to pick up a copy of Job Description at the church office or contact office at (403) 443 5858. Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@prairietab.com.

REHOBOTH’S BBQ FUNDRAISER FOOD & FELLOWSHIP IN SUPPORT OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
AUG 29, 2025 @ 11-1:30PM
523 MAIN STREET
SMOKIES, SALAD, VEGGIES, CHIPS, DRINK AND DESSERT
PROCEEDS GO TO CLIENT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. BY MINIMUM DONATION OF $15

Directory Photos
Today is the last day to take photos for our church directory. David Nadeau is set up in the foyer. You will be asked to confirm/update your information after your photo is taken. If you would prefer to submit a photo, you can email it to office@prairietab.com

Some Special Funds Income and Expenses Report to June 30, 2025
Here is a report on the status of four of our Special Funds (which are not part of our General Fund) for our fiscal year ended June 30. The Furnishings Fund purchased the information table in our foyer, and will pay for the equipment to go into our church kitchen. Work on our kitchen is now progressing. Our Refugee Sponsorship target is $14,000; we are almost there! More money will be needed by the end of February for our Prairie College Bursary Fund. Our College Student Aid Fund could use more money for the new school year; the money in this fund will be disbursed in September and October. Thank you for supporting these ministries of PTC!
Keith Boody, PTC Treasurer

Office Administrator & Bookkeeper Opportunities We are looking for a part-time office administrator (22-24 hours per week) as well as a part-time bookkeeper (12-14 hours per week) with compensation based on education and experience. Job descriptions are available from the church office. Interested persons can submit their resumes to hr@prairietab.com. An individual with skills in both areas may apply for both positions.

Please note that church office will be closed on July 1 (Canada Day).

Interim Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday; 9AM-12PM,1PM-4PM

Men’s Event– New Dreams
Guys, you’re invited to an evening of fellowship, food and sharing time.
Date: August 25, 2025, Monday
Time: 6-8:00PM
Location: Open Country Farm (2530548 Hwy 582. It’s on the NE corner of Hwy 582 & Hwy 806)
We provide BBQ pit, pork chops & pop, please feel free to bring anything else that you like and bring a friend!
Games and activities are available.
$8 per person—Sign up at the info table.

Summer Bible Reading Plan– We invite you to join us for bible reading this summer. Extra copies of bible reading plan is available at the welcome desk in the foyer.

August Calendar-Pick up a copy of August calendar at the info table in the foyer.

Staff:
Jerred Andreas · Lead Pastor · pastorjerred@prairietab.com
Jim Stenstrom · Pastoral Assistant · jim.stenstrom@prairietab.com
Gaylene Archibald · Counselling
….· Office Administrator · office@prairietab.com
Georgine Nadeau · Bookkeeper · bookkeeper@prairietab.com
Board of Elders:
Gary Schmidt (Chair) gary.schmidt@prairietab.com
Albert Ehmann (Vice Chair) albert.ehmann@prairietab.com
Trevor Douglas (Secretary) trevor.douglas@prairietab.com
Keith Boody (Elder of Finance) keith.boody@prairietab.com
Timothy Bowman timothy.bowman@prairietab.com
Peter Yeo peter.yeo@prairietab.com
Operational Ministries Team:
Dorothy Hunt (Deaconess of Hospitality and Human Resources)
Keith Boody (Deacon of Finance)
Albert Ehmann (Deacon of Facilities)
Mike Scott (Deacon of Technology)
…. (Deacon of Safety)

Weekly Events
SUNDAY
Sunday Service - Tab Sanctuary - 10:30AM.
NO Discipleship Classes
NO Kidz Worship
Supervised Nursery - 10:25AM. Parent room also available.
NO Youth Group
God’s Awesomeness - Zoom - 6:30PM.
TUESDAY
Prayer Meeting– Zoom, 7PM.
THURSDAY
Coffee Fellowship - Fireside Room - 10:00AM to 11:30AM.

August Calendar– Be sure to pick up a copy of August calendar to stay up to date on all that is happening in August at The Tab.

Ways to Give
- Offering boxes are located on the east and west sides of the Sanctuary.
- Gifts by e-transfer may be sent to donations@prairietab.com
- Give online at www.prairietab.com

Want to join a Life Group? Contact the office to learn more.

Discussion Questions
“Love Never Fails” 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a
Is agape love in evidence in you and in your family?
Share an experience where God used your life to impact the life of a non-believer.
Does the Tab overly emphasis orderliness and program at the expenses of doing Jesus’ ministry?
As a single, parent, or grandparent, what do you need to change to be more Christlike in day to day life?
Often agape love requires one to “go the extra mile” and get out of one’s “comfort zone”. We usually don’t like to do this. What strategy might we use to help us be ready and poised to take such action?
Do people know you are a Christian by your love?

Some Special Funds Income and Expenses Report to June 30, 2025
Here is a report on the status of four of our Special Funds (which are not part of our General Fund) for our fiscal year ended June 30. The Furnishings Fund purchased the information table in our foyer, and will pay for the equipment to go into our church kitchen. Work on our kitchen is now progressing. Our Refugee Sponsorship target is $14,000; we are almost there! More money will be needed by the end of February for our Prairie College Bursary Fund. Our College Student Aid Fund could use more money for the new school year; the money in this fund will be disbursed in September and October. Thank you for supporting these ministries of PTC!
Keith Boody, PTC Treasurer

Security Opportunity The security team is in need of more volunteers. 3 or 4 more would be ideal to get a good rotation. It’s a simple role, and training is provided. Interested parties can contact Trevor Douglas at trevor.douglas@prairietab.com.

Men’s Event/BBQ– NEW DREAMS.

This is a preliminary report before our annual financial review is conducted. Our June income was almost $4,800 under budget, while expenses were about $6,000 over budget for the month. That resulted in a deficit for the month of $10,625.
However, our results for the entire fiscal year ended June 30 were still very positive. Income was more than $14,000 over budget (due to an unusual $30,000 gift last August) while expenses came in almost $20,000 under budget for the year. Our General Fund balance ends the year a little over our $90,000 goal, which is enough to cover three typical months of expenses. May God bless all who support His work here at PTC!
Keith Boody, PTC Treasurer

Want to join a Life Group? Contact the church office to learn more.

A Come & Go for Allen Armbruster celebrating 90 yrs of God’s Goodness-
You’re invited to Allen’s 90th Birthday celebration in the Fireside Room on Sunday, August 17 from 3-5:00PM.

In May our income was just $768 under budget, while our expenses were $4,471 under budget, so our General Fund had a surplus for the month of $3,770. This boosts our General Fund Balance back over $100,000 and maintains our grade at A+.
It is encouraging to be in such good financial condition as we approach our fiscal year end. Our Student Aid Fund and Furnishings Fund could use additional gifts in the coming months. May God bless each one who is faithful in supporting His work at PTC.
Keith Boody (PTC Treasurer)
PTC Treasurer

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