July 12, 2026

This morning we will be led in worship by Pastor Paul Gadzik, whose sermon is Community that Transforms. Scripture passage for Sunday will be Hebrews 10:19-25. Pastor Adam will be on holidays until July 20th, and will be unavailable by phone or email. If you have any pastoral needs during that time, please contact your elder. 

Ushers: Wayne F, Harry V

Coffee: Rob & Nellie D

Nursery: Binnie H, Joe K, Grace K

Projector: Jed S

Sound: Al F

Elder: Jason D

Deacons: Anne V, Carolyn F

If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, ask an Usher.

Welcome

God’s Greeting

Before the Throne of God Above

You Hold My World in Your Hands

Confession & Assurance

He Will Hold Me Fast

Announcements & Congregational Prayer

Scripture Reading Hebrews 10:19-25 on page 1873

Message

Closing Blessing & Blessed Be the Tie That Binds

July 19

This morning we will be led in worship by Pastor Trevor Payton. Pastor Adam will be on holidays until July 20th, and will be unavailable by phone or email. If you have any pastoral needs during that time, please contact your elder. 

Ushers: Gerald B, Ralph W

Coffee: Spencer & Binnie H

Projector: Gerald B

Sound: Ed B

Elder: Dick W

Deacons: Tammy S, Ralph W

July 16 7 p.m. Elders Meeting

Week of July 20  Office Open July 20 & July 22 due to staff holidays

July 21 7 p.m. Connections Meeting

July 23 7 p.m. Deacons Meeting

July 29 6 p.m. C of A Meeting

August 3 Office Closed

August 17 730 p.m. Worship Meeting

August 31 7 p.m. Education Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Janet D (10), Paige H (10), Hannan A (11), Grayson B (11), Frances L (11), Olivia M (12), Mary D (13), Binnie H (13), Jackson V (13), Jason D (15), Charlotte D (15), Lisa V (16) celebrating birthdays!

We pray for those who deal with illness, and for those who continue to grieve the loss of loved ones at this time. We give thanks to our God for his hand of comfort and healing.

Hank T will be undergoing cancer treatment on July 13-15 for a brain tumour that has grown larger. Please keep Henk and family in prayer.

We also ask you to remember those who cannot attend services and to keep them in prayer: Jo B, Maureen B, Aky D, Charles & Stella D, John D, Riek H, Audrey K, Frances L, Jan M, Thea P, Gerdie P, Louise S, Joanne T, Nell V, & Riet V.

At Ebenezer We Strive to be a Nut-free Facility: This is just a reminder that items brought to Church for different occasions should be nut free.

Scent-Free Space: To ensure a safe and accessible environment for everyone, Ebenezer CRC is a scent-free space. Please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, aftershaves, and other strongly scented personal care products.

The Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Trenton is looking for a Worship Coordinator. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Pastor, volunteer musicians, and the technology team to coordinate Sunday worship. Interested applicants can submit their CV and cover letter by July 21, 2026, by email to ecrctrenton@gmail.com, or contact the church office for additional information 613-394-5046. The applicant can apply to both Worship Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator positions if they wish to do so. Job description can be found on our website: https://www.ebenezercrc.ca/job-description

The Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Trenton is looking for an Outreach Coordinator. This position will focus on community outreach. Our goal is to enfold individuals into a relationship with Christ, and to welcome them into a community where they are able to find support and fellowship. Interested applicants can submit their CV and cover letter by July 21, 2026, by email to ecrctrenton@gmail.com, or contact the church office for additional information 613-394-5046. The applicant can apply to both Worship Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator positions if they wish to do so. Job description can be found on our website: https://www.ebenezercrc.ca/complete-job-description

Children’s bulletins are available for grades 1 - 4 on the table outside the church office. Please return pencils to the table after the service.

Summer Sunday School: There are only two volunteers so far to lead Summer Sunday school for Preschool and Jr., Sr. Kindergarteners (3 - 5 yr. olds). We are unable to run this program unless we have at least four more volunteers with current police checks. Please talk to Jessi D., Andy V. or Judy V.

Frankford Youth Centre 3rd Annual Golf Tournament: Grab your clubs and join us for a great day of golf, fellowship, and fun on Sat, August 29 at Frankford Community Golf Course. 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start. Dinner to follow. $75 per golfer. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Greg Stoffers boardchair@frankfordyouthcentre.ca, Kaylee Tucker director@frankfordyouthcentre.ca Paul Hoornweg 613-438-6767 paulhoornweg6@gmail.com

From the Committee of Administration: Please be advised that the projected budget for June 30, 2026, is $247,086.99. Received budget funds to June 22, 2026, are $190,303.61. Please keep this matter in your prayers and donate as you are able.

The Ministry to Seafarers will hold its 7th annual Seaway Bike Tour Fundraiser on Sat, Sept 12: Join us in-person or virtually! We ride along the Saint-Lawrence seaway to raise awareness about our work serving seafarers 365 days of the year. Our goal is to raise $25,000 so that we can meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of seafarers docking in the port of Montreal. A matching grant of $8,000 means your donations can go further. In 2025 we visited 5,100 seafarers on board 1,224 ships. We transported 3,082 seafarers in our two vans. We served 10,139 seafarers from merchant and cruise ships at the Seafarers’ Centre.

Sunday School is looking for a grade 1 & 2 teacher. Talk to Kurt or Judy.

Are you interested in getting more involved with our mission of reaching up & out? These committees need members: Connections Committee, Prayer Team, Sunday School, Worship Committee. https://www.ebenezercrc.ca/called-to-serve

Food Bank: The Coordinator has let us know there is a need for: toothpaste and toothbrushes, non-sugary cereal, peanut-free snacks for kids and peanut butter. Thank you for the continued support of the Food Bank and helping folks facing food insecurity. 

July 12 Offering: The Pregnancy and Family Care Centre is a locally funded, Christ-centred, national best practice organization.  They are dedicated to affirming the value of every life by equipping those in our local community with resources, education, and support to compassionately serve those facing an unexpected pregnancy. They provide free material supplies, over 200 courses on parenting and relationship building and offer a safe place to make an informed pregnancy decision. www.pfcqw.ca

July 19 Offering: The second offering supports Deacons Causes, and their benevolence, helping those in need within church family, as well as reaching out in love to those in our community where there is great need due to high cost of living, and lack of affordable housing.