Sunday Sept 15, 2024
This week our series continues with a reflection on supporting one another based on Acts 2. We welcome Pastor George Holthof and the team from Bethany CRC in Bloomfield.
Ushers: Gerald B, Gary B
Coffee: Ike & Bonnie T
Nursery: Judy V, Cadence T, Holly W
Sunday School: Imagine: Kurt W, Isabella N
Sunday School: Wonder: Stephanie W, Josh H
Sunday School: Marvel: Jessica H, Sonja H
Projection: Cameron P
Sound: Will F
Elders: Dale S, Kevin K
Deacons: Marilyn B, Cynthia K
If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, ask an Usher.
Order of Service
Welcome and God’s Greeting
Call to Worship
Build Your Kingdom Here
Ancient Words
The Heart of Worship
Confession & Assurance
They’ll Know We Are Christians
Kids Message
Announcements
Congregational Prayer
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
Scripture Reading: Act 2:42-47 on page 1694
Message: Supporting One Another in Christ
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Closing Blessing
The Blessing
Next week our series continues with a reflection on serving one another based on Philippians 2:1-11. We welcome Pastor Josh Tuininga and the team from Community CRC in Frankford.
Ushers Next Week: Nelly F, Matt K
Coffee: Faith Group Bible Study
Nursery: Kristen H, Lubbie B
Sunday School: Imagine: Joy H, Gabe K
Sunday School: Wonder: Melanie K, Miriam D
Sunday School: Marvel: Matt P, Kevin K
Projection: Ben B
Sound: Al F
Elders: Jelle P, Judy V
Deacons: Binnie H, Yvonne M
Sept 13 1130 a.m. Office Closes at 1130 a.m.
Sept 15 10 a.m. Regular Sunday School returns with 3 classes -- Don’t forget to sign your child in and out of Sunday School each week!
Sept 16 Church Office Closed
Sept 17 1 p.m. Stitchers & Crafts Group
7 p.m. C of A Meeting
7 p.m. Cadets Councilors Meeting
Sept 23 7 p.m. Friendship Group Starts with a Welcome Back Social
Sept 29 6 p.m. Combined Evening Service with 4 CRC Churches
Sept 30 7 p.m. Friendship Group
Oct 1 7 p.m. Cadets Registration Night
7 p.m. GEMS Registration Night
Oct 2 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break Starts
7 p.m. Arts Night for Youth Resumes
Oct 11 Pls send in RSVPs for the 75th Celebration to the Church Office
Oct 17 7 p.m. Elders and Deacons Meetings
715 p.m. Care Callers Meet with Districts and Elders
Oct 27 10 a.m. 75th Anniversary Celebration at Ebenezer CRC
OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER
Congratulations to Hannah B (13), Ann D (13), Nelly F (13), Will R (13), Alice V (13), Sophie W (13), Linda F (15), Jennifer S (15), and Rail A (18) celebrating birthdays!
Please pray for Nell V who spent time in the hospital this week.
We continue to pray for those in our church family, and among our friends and neighbours, who are dealing with illness and undergoing treatments.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTS: On Sept 22 the Sunday School kids will have a painting craft, for our 75th Anniversary Event. Please ensure your child brings a painting shirt or smock to wear on Sept 22nd.
REMINDER FOR PARENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN & SERVICE ATTENDEES: By attending service or going upfront during the service, you are agreeing to be livestreamed
MEMORIES OF EBENEZER: For Ebenezer’s 75th anniversary, we would love to hear from you about what your most memorable moments at Ebenezer CRC have been over the years! You will find cards in your mailboxes, and we invite you to write down some of these memories. The memories can be from 6 months ago or 60 years ago! The cards can be returned to the designated box in the foyer and as our celebration approaches, we will be sharing these memories with the congregation!
DIRECTORY UPDATES: The sheets are in the church foyer for you to confirm that your:
· Postal address
· Email address
· Phone number(s)
· Spelling of Name(s) are correct.
Also, confirm that there is a * by your name, if you are a professing member. If there are no changes, pls initial by your listing to let the office know that your listing is up to date for our 2024/2025 directory.
ANNUAL QCHS EAGLE RUN/WALK: You are invited to the family fun Eagle run/walk and free breakfast on Sat, Sept 14. Cost is $10-$60. Registration 7:30 a.m., races at 8 a.m.
REGISTRATION: The new season of GEMS and Cadets is starting soon! Registration night is Oct 1 at 7 p.m., and will be a great chance to meet the leaders and learn more about the program. Both programs are open to kids from grades 4-8. For more information, contact the church office.
BROKEN WALLS CONCERT: In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Broken Walls will present a concert at Hope Fellowship Church (1685 Bloor St, Courtice) on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be held. brokenwalls.com or officeadmin@hopefellowship.ca for more information.
PREGNANCY CENTRE FUNDRAISING UPDATE: We are continuing to collect money for the Pregnancy Centre for the month of September. The money raised in combination with the 4 churches in our area will go towards our goal of raising $16,000 to provide the computers and office furniture/supplies needed for 4 offices in the new Centre.
Please donate by e-transfer or drop off your donation in the second offering box and designate the donation to the Pregnancy Centre, as this will be in addition to our regular second offering. We will also be collecting baby wipes for the care closet and having a special offering in the evening service on September 29th.
Thank-you for joining us in unity to support this very special cause! In you have any questions, please contact one of our Deacons or Jessie Kuipers for more information. Updates on our fundraising efforts will be provided by Jessie for the month of September. From your Ebenezer CRC Deacons
CALLING ALL SINGERS!! - SEPT 29TH COMBINED CRC EVENING SERVICE AT EBENEZER CRC: There will be a worship team for the Combined CRC Evening Service on September 29th 6 p.m. at Ebenezer CRC that will feature worship leaders from Frankford, Brighton, Bloomfield and Trenton CRCs. This leadership team will also include a combined group of singers from all the churches that will help lead the congregation in singing. If you love to sing, we would love to have you be a part of this group. It will be a great opportunity for you to help lead the 4 churches in worship. The songs will be very well known with no new or difficult parts to learn. There will be a practice the afternoon of the 29th at 4 p.m. Please contact Gary or the church office to sign up, or for more information.
PFCQW GRAND OPENING: Please drop-in on Sat Sept. 28th from 1-4 p.m. for the GRAND OPENING of the new Pregnancy and Family Care Center of Quinte West at 35 Ontario Street, Trenton. Enjoy a tour of the facility, have some snacks and refreshments, and be a part of the official ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. The Centre is beyond grateful for everyone who has been supportive, assisted with the build, and helped the ministry grow so the Centre can serve more individuals in need of support in the community. 613-392-0074
SEPTEMBER 15 OFFERING: The second offering is for Grace Inn in Belleville, an interdenominationally run shelter. The Grace Inn is housing homeless adults in a safe, dignified and hospitable environment, by meeting essential needs, providing compassionate mentors, and advocating for a future with hope. graceinnshelter.com
SEPTEMBER 22 OFFERING: Our second offering is for Youth Unlimited Quinte. (Youth For Christ) YFC works together with the local church and other like minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. As a part of the body of Christ, Quinte YFC ‘s vision is to provide opportunities for every young person in the Quinte area to hear & respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be welcomed into discipleship. qyu.ca
Highlights of the September 5th, 2024 Council Meeting
· Committee of Administration Chair attended the meeting and reported on the status of the rooftop units as well as the roof.
· Council revisited the HSR Fact Sheet as well as what took place at Synod. A subcommittee has been put together to discern a plan for discussion moving forward.
· 75th Anniversary Rep reported on the events that will take place at our Celebration on Oct 27th.
· 2nd Period Report from CAP was received for information.
· Delegates have been chosen for the Sept 24 Classis Meeting in Cobourg.
· The Fall Congregational Meeting will take place on Thurs, Nov 28.
· Council agrees to hold its next regular Council meeting on Thurs, Oct 3, at 7:00 p.m.