Canadian Reformed Church of Elora

“You shall not take the Name of the LORD your<br>God in vain.”<br>1. The Greatness of His Name.<br>2. The Holiness of His Name.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 36

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 4:1–26<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 35

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Genesis 15:1–11<br>Galatians 3:1–14

“The first rule for redeemed living is: Love the<br>LORD alone.”<br>For the sake of our very salvation, we consider:<br>1. Things that betray that love<br>2. Things that express that love.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 34<br>Deuteronomy 13:1–11<br>Matthew 4:1–11

“The inauguration and celebration of the first<br>covenant foreshadow the new covenant in Christ”<br>We consider how the new covenant is foreshadowed in<br>1. The Inauguration<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 24:1–11

“The True Conversion of Mankind.”<br>1. True conversion,<br>2. leads to good works,<br>3. and longs for perfection.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 33<br>Romans 6:1–14<br>2 Corinthians 4:13—5:5

“The Glorious message of Easter: The Lord is<br>risen from the dead.”<br>1. Christ is risen.<br>2. Why is matters.<br>3. How it affects us.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Corinthians 15:1–11<br>Luke 24:1–12<br>1 Corinthians 15:1–19

“Christ is on the cross, stripped of his clothing.”<br>He allows this:<br>1. To free us from our shame<br>2. To clothe us with his blessing<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. P. G. Feenstra<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 19:23–25<br>Psalm 22

“We are called to give thankful service to the Lord<br>in all good works.”<br>1. The necessity for good works.<br>2. The assurance good works give.<br>3. The purpose for doing good works.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 32<br>Galatians 5<br>2 Peter 1:1–11

“Scripture calls to mind God’s work of<br>redemption.”<br>1. Remember what God has done.<br>2. God’s work is rooted in history,<br>3. Confidence in the gospel message<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Peter 1:12–21<br>Matthew 16:28—17:13<br>2 Peter 3:1–13

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Matthew 16:13–20<br>Matthew 18:15–20<br>John 3:16–21<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 31

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 12:1–28

“Get ready for a proper celebration!”<br>1. What I am called to do<br>2. What we are all called to do<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. P. G. Feenstra<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 30<br>Luke 14:7–24

“Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t<br>do it!”<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. P. G. Feenstra<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Jeremiah 45:5

“The bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper teach<br>and assure us of the promise of the gospel.”<br>We consider how the bread and wine,<br>1. Teach us the promise of the gospel<br>2. Assures us of the promise of the gospel<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 28<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 29<br>John 6:41–59<br>1 Corinthians 10:14–22

“Moses’ near-death experience impresses on us the<br>need to keep God’s covenant.”<br>We see this when we consider<br>1. The dramatic timing of his experience<br>2. Zipporah’s action<br>3. The beginning of his work<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 4:18–31<br>Genesis 17:1–14

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Thomas van Leeuwen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Peter 1:5–11

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Thomas van Leeuwen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Revelation 5

“Baptism signifies and seals the promise of the<br>gospel.”<br>This helps us understand why baptism<br>1. Does not itself wash away sins<br>2. Can be called a washing away of sins<br>3. Should also be administered to children of believers<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 27

Yet the bush was not consumed: “The Gospel in the<br>burning bush”<br>We see the gospel in the way God reveals<br>1. His gracious presence<br>2. His ongoing presence<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 3

“OUR SALVATION RESTS ON JESUS CHRIST<br>ALONE”<br>1. Baptism saves you<br>2. As an appeal to God<br>3. Through the resurrection of Jesus Christ:<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 26<br>1 Peter 3:8–22<br>1 Peter 4:12–19

“CLOTHE YOURSELVES, ALL OF YOU, WITH<br>HUMILITY TOWARD ONE ANOTHER.”<br>We see:<br>1. What this means,<br>2. How this is to be done and<br>3. Why this is so important.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Peter 5:5<br>John 13:1–17<br>1 Peter 5:1–11

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>1 Peter 1:13–25<br>1 Peter 4:1–6

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Matthew 14:22–33<br>Matthew 15:21–28<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 25

“God graciously teaches us to know our sins and<br>misery”<br>1. God’s perfect expectation<br>2. Our hateful inclination<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvluwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 2

“The LORD reassures his mediator, Moses.”<br>1. Divine lips<br>2. Divine victory<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvluwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 6:28—7:7

“Be Astonished by the Sufferings of Christ”<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Jarrell Lemos<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 15<br>Isaiah 52:13—53:12

“THE LORD IS MY PORTION; I PROMISE TO KEEP<br>YOUR WORDS.”<br>1. A wholehearted confession<br>2. A wholehearted commitment<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 119:57<br>Joshua 18:1–10<br>1 Peter 1:1–9

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Arjan van der Meer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Acts 4:1–31

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Arjan van der Meer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Deuteronomy 9:13–25<br>Deuteronomy 10:12–22

“I am justified by faith alone, apart from the<br>works of the law.”<br>1. Works do not justify.<br>2. Grace enables me to serve the Lord.<br>3. God will reward my works.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 24<br>Matthew 6:1–18<br>Romans 4:1–8<br>Romans 6:1

“Living freely in the grace of our Lord Jesus<br>Christ.”<br>1. Freedom in the grace of Christ.<br>2. Hold on to your freedom in Christ.<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Galatians 1:1–10

Tuesday 6 January 2026

We are justified by faith”<br>We taste grace as we consider the<br>1. Although<br>2. Yet<br>3. As if<br>4. If only<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 23<br>Romans 3:21–31<br>Galatians 2:15–21

“The account of Moses’ flight and Israel’s plight<br>brings out the importance of calling and covenant in God’s<br>plan of salvation”<br>We consider what we learn about the importance of<br>1. Calling<br>2. Covenant<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. E. Kampen<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Exodus 2:11–25<br>Acts 7:17–29

Tuesday 30 December 2025

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev VanLuik<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 121

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. P. G. Feenstra<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 11:17–44<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 22

“OUR SAVIOUR IS THE SON OF DAVID”<br>1. Fear of Joseph<br>2. Task of Joseph<br>3. Son of Joseph<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Matthew 1:18–21<br>2 Samuel 7:1–17<br>Luke 1:26–45

“Come, hear the good news of God’s gracious<br>provision in Christ!”<br>1. The good news he foretold<br>2. The good news he fulfilled<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Student Noah Holtvluwer<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 6<br>Genesis 22:1–19<br>Galatians 1:1–10

“YOU, O LORD, ARE A SHIELD ABOUT ME,<br>MY GLORY AND THE LIFTER OF MY HEAD.”<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Psalm 3<br>2 Samuel 16:1–14<br>1 John 1:5—2:5

“THE CHURCH IS FOUNDED ON THE BLOOD<br>OF CHRIST”<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 21<br>Canons of Dort: Second: Article 9<br>John 10:1–18

“The Holy Spirit is worthy of our worship and<br>love” We see this when we consider<br>1. Who he is<br>2. What he does<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 20<br>John 15:26—16:15<br>1 Corinthians 2:6–16

“GOD GIVES HIS KING VICTORY OVER<br>REBELLIOUS ENEMIES”<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Samuel 18:1—19:8

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>John 5:19–29<br>2 Thessalonians 1<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Samuel 16:20—17:29

“GOD GAVE CHRIST AS HEAD OVER ALL<br>THINGS TO THE CHURCH”<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 19<br>Ephesians 1:22–23

“GOD’S KING HAS TO LEARN AGAIN TO<br>RELY ON GOD’S GRACE”<br>1. Crisis<br>2. Reaction<br>3. Help<br><br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Samuel 15<br>Hebrews 5

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Afternoon<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>Colossians 3:1—4:1<br>Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18

<br><strong>Time:</strong><br>Morning<br><br><strong>Minister:</strong><br>Rev. D. Agema<br><br><strong>Texts:</strong><br>2 Samuel 14