Author: Prairie Tab

New Here? We are so glad you are here!

The Three Singers
Psalm 116
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Things to think about:

The singer mentions five things that he does as a response to God’s goodness, and as a testimony to others– pray, give thanks, obey, serve, and rest in faith. Which of these has been the hardest for you in the last two weeks? Why?
Can you think of a time over the past year when you’ve been “hard pressed/troubled/afflicted”, “perplexed”, “persecuted”, or even “struck down”? How do you think that the Lord helped you at that time?
God can create something out of nothing (2 Corinthians 4:6)! How might this be a comfort to someone facing difficult times?
Can you think of ten ways (or more) in which our Sunday morning gathering can help us to obey the “great commandment” (Matthew 22:36-38) in our lives? How might we better take advantage of this precious time together?
How can a person your age, in your family/work/school/community context (i.e. you) better cultivate a true love for God in a typical week?

WELCOME

The Tab – October 26 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!

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
Sunday School Classes and Coffee Fellowship– 9:30AM
Nursery to Grade 6- CE Wing *Children will need to sign in/out by an adult.
Jr. Youth (Grades 7-9)- Back Stage Room.
Sr. Youth (Grades 10-12)- Youth Room.
Adult Sunday School– Sanctuary
Young Moms/Future Moms– Blue Room.
Leadership Class– Kitchen Room
Coffee Fellowship– Fireside Room
Sunday Service - Tab Sanctuary - 10:30AM
Kidz Worship– CE Wing– During the sermon. Sign in before the service.
Supervised Nursery– 10:25AM Parent room also available.
Youth Tonight!– 6-8:00PM
Sunday Night Live– Tab, Blue Room- 6:30PM
TUESDAY
Prayer Meeting– Zoom or in person, Tab Fireside- 7:00PM

Interested in Baptism, Child Dedications or becoming a member of the Tab? Please contact the church office for more info.

New Here? We are so glad you are here!

Help us get to know you:

Order of Service
Call to Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Worship in Songs, Scripture, Prayer
Mexico Ministry Update– The Cottrills
Broers Appreciation/Interview
Pray for Kids & Congregational Prayer
Message– Jim Cottrill
Closing Song
Benediction, potluck prayer

Upcoming Events
October 26– Today, Potluck! Sunday Night Live, Tab Blue Room at 6:30PM.
October 28– Young Adults Potluck Bible Study, Tab Blue Room at 5:30PM.
November 2– WMF Fall Tea Party, Tab Sanctuary at 3:00PM.
November 9– Celebration Sunday. Communion & Baptism. No Sunday School classes.

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

Ladies Bible Study, Fall 2025
Mondays 1:30-3:00PM. Fireside Room
October 26th– December 15, 2025 (8 weeks)
Title/Topic: True Woman 101
More details at: www.truewoman101.com
Contact Evelyn Arndt if interested. 403 443 9414

Missionary of the Week
Steve & Dawn Honecker, Wycliffe Bible Translators
Steve and Dawn process expense reports for members of Wycliffe Canada. Some examples of these expenses are travel to assignments, postage, and wages paid to national translators. These work-related expenses require precise and proper documentation as they are submitted to the government. Steve & Dawn’s work makes better use of donated funds which helps them go farther. Please pray for wisdom in applying Canadian tax guidelines and accuracy in processing these reports. Steve & Dawn are contemplating retirement in just over a year. Please pray for a replacement to be found with sufficient time to transition responsibilities smoothly.
care is provided.

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE Join us tonight! Tab Blue Room, 6:30PM, West door entry. Speaker, Chip Welton will be demonstrating how their ministry at Open Air Campaigners does Chalk-board Illustrations when witnessing on the streets of Calgary, and in other Countries of the world. He will also share some good counsel on how to address 3 key questions that most people bring up. Bring a friend and see you tonight!!

Young Adults, Join us! For a Potluck & Bible study hosted by Pastor Jerred and his wife Morgan on this Tuesday, October 28 in the Blue Room from 5:30-7:30PM. For the potluck, may we request couples to bring a main dish, individuals, please bring a salad, side dish or dessert. College students please bring a bag of buns or a big bag of chips. Bring your Bible too! Please use the entrance on the West side of the building.

The Nomination Committee welcomes Members of the church to prayerfully consider and nominate men who are Members of our church for the position of Elders. Elder information, Elder qualifications, and Elder Nomination forms can be found on the Info Table in the Foyer. Please submit your completed forms to Glenn Flewelling or the church office. Nomination Deadline: November 2.

New Here? We are so glad you are here!

Women’s Missionary Fellowship (WMF) Fall Event. All ladies and girls, you are invited for a fellowship tea and an update on church missionaries, some via video; some in person. Sunday, November 2, Tab Sanctuary from 3:00-4:30PM.

Are you able to spare 2-3 hours per month to serve the Lord in a critical role supporting our missionaries? The Missions Committee needs 2 volunteers to serve in essential roles on a very congenial committee. Job training provided and no prior experience required. Contact Martin Reedyk. 403-443-9522 by text or phone call.

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

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

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

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!

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

The Nomination Committee welcomes Members of the church to prayerfully consider and nominate men who are Members of our church for the position of Elders. Elder information, Elder qualifications, and Elder Nomination forms can be found on the Info Table in the Foyer. Nomination Deadline: November 2.

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.

Help us get to know you:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
As a church family, we want to express a heartfelt appreciation to Tab Missionaries, Bill and Ellizabeth Broers, for their 40 years of faithful service with SIM. They will retire from active service with SIM today, August 31, but will continue on in volunteer role as needed. We wish them God’s richest blessing in this next chapter and we will have an appreciation time for them sometime this fall.

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.

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.

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)

Interested in Baptism, Child Dedications or becoming a member of the Tab? Please contact the church office for more info.

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.

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.

Ladies’ September event. (Last day to sign up is today)
SO LONG TO SUMMER! Come join us for a BBQ and fellowship time at Anderson Park, September 13 from 4:30-6:30PM. The venue will be moved to The Tab in case of inclement weather. Sign up at the info table in the foyer or you may connect with Jenny Crockford for more info.

Dorcas Circle ladies invite all to a Mission’s Connect on Thursday, October 16 at 3:30-5:00PM in the Fireside Room. Norma and Trevor Douglas will be sharing from 3:30-4:00PM. This will be followed by questions and prayer for them. A freewill offering will be taken for the Douglas’ as well. Bring snacks if desired.
Dorcas Circle ladies will end the meeting in prayer for their other missionaries. All are welcome to stay for that if desired.

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

General Fund to the end of August
Year-end adjustments reduced our General Fund balance by $5,525 due to purchases of that amount that went into capital assets. Income was low in August, being almost $8,500 under budget. Expenses were also under budget, but by a lesser amount. Our deficit of $3,756.46 reduces the General Fund balance to just over $80,000. Our grade remains an A, but we are now $10,000 below an A+.
The large percentage drop in income from last year is because we received a special $30,000 gift in 2024, which made last year’s results exceptionally strong. Expenses will climb significantly in September as we begin a new ministry year and pay our annual property and liability insurance premium. Thank you for worshipping God through your gifts to support His work at PTC.
Keith Boody, 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.

Men’s September event. (Last day to sign up)
Men, all ages, start the week great with “Favorite Pie Night”, September 15 from 6:00-8:30PM at The Tab Blue Room. Bring your most interesting, most...etc. and win a prize? Caution, Pies may not survive the night! Sign up at info table in the foyer or you may connect with Pastor Rick Crockford for more info.

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

New Church Directory Update– Today is the last Sunday, David Nadeau is set up in the foyer to take your photo before an after service. This is a terrific oppounity to take photo in the comfort of our own church You are also encourage to update your personal/family information at the info table. Thank you for your cooperation in making our new church directory a wonderful resource for our church family!

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.

Sunday Night Live will begin on next Sunday, October 19 at 6:30-7:30PM in the Blue Room. Please use the entrance on the west side of the building.

The Nomination Committee welcomes Members of the church to prayerfully consider and nominate men who are Members of our church for the position of Elders. Elder information, Elder qualifications, and Elder Nomination forms can be found on the Info Table in the Foyer. Nomination Deadline: November 2.

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

Please continue to remember our search for a Youth Ministry Coordinator. Let’s all pray for God’s call and provision of the right person to be our youth coordinator this fall.

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.

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.

Student Aid for Post-secondary Students- PTC has a Student Aid Fund to financially assist local young people who are getting post-secondary Christian training and planning to be involved in Christian ministry in the future, whether as a volunteer or paid worker. Programs such as Capernwray Bible schools qualify, as well as Christian colleges. Students who may qualify are invited to apply for funding; applications can be picked up at the church office. We encourage you to apply this month. (This is a different program than our Prairie College Student Bursaries)

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

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

NEXT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7– Fall Ministry Kick-Off and Potluck after the service. May we please ask families to bring a main dish and a salad. Individuals, please bring a dessert. We would appreciate it if you could please bring extra food portions as we had invited college students to come join us for the ministry kick-off. Thank you!

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 Church Directory Update– A friendly reminder hat we are finalizing our new church directory. Next Sunday, October 19 is the LAST day to have your photo taken. David Nadeau will be set up in the foyer before and after service to take your photo. We encourage you to please update your personal/family information at the Info Table. Thank you!

Men’s Event
All men are invited to a scavenger hunt, Car Rally
Date : Oct. 20 (Monday)
Time : 6-8:30PM
Venue : The Tab, Blue Room
Cost $10 for men of all ages.
We’ll meet in the Blue Room to start the scavenger hunt. There will be fun, fellowship, prizes, drinks and snacks to follow. Please sign up at the info table.

MEMBERS MEETING at The Tab Sanctuary and by Zoom Mark your calendars! Tuesday, September 23, 6:30PM. Come and hear what’s happening at the Tab, vote on new logos and encourage those who are serving in ministry. Please be in prayer for this meeting and pray for wisdom and spirit of collaboration among our members as we make important decisions. May our time together be fruitful and reflect God’s will. Report booklets and agendas are available at the info table in the foyer. Child care is provided. *No prayer meeting on that evening.

Visit our website to see what’s happening here at the Tab:

The Food Bank Wish List: Flour, sugar, salt, tomatoes, corn, root or gourd veggies,. *No canned goods for now. You may drop off items in the bright yellow bin located in the foyer.

Operation Christmas Child – also known as the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoeboxes. Each shoebox represents a life that will be touched by the love of Christ. Each child who receives a Christmas shoebox will also be given the opportunity to be part of Samaritan Purse’s discipleship program: The Greatest Journey. Through this program, thousands of children and their families have come to know Christ as their Saviour. And it all starts with people like you packing a shoebox filled with love. Shoeboxes, labels and packing lists are available in the foyer. We invite you to take come home with you today. Please return shoeboxes to the church by Sunday, November 16.

The Dorcas WMF Group Join us for a prayer and fellowship time on September 18, Thursday from 3-5PM at the Tab, Fireside Room. Guest Speaker, Evelyn Arndt will be giving a short talk on Billy Graham. All are welcome!

You are invited to Missions Connect with Bill and Elizabeth Broers and their family on Saturday, October 25, at 2PM in the Fireside Room. All are welcome.

You can pick up your October church calendar at the info table in the foyer.

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.

Thank you to all who came to celebrate my 8 decades of God’s unending grace, mercy and love in my life. I was blessed. Message from Aafke.

Lost & Found table in the foyer. Come and take a look if you are missing something. Unclaimed items will be donated after two weeks.