Sunday Sept 22, 2024
This week our series continues with a reflection on serving one another based on Philippians 2:1-11. We welcome Pastor Ryan Braam and the team from Brighton.
On Sept 22 the Sunday School kids will have a painting craft for our 75th Anniversary Event. Please ensure your child has a painting shirt or smock to wear on Sunday.
Ushers: 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
If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, ask an Usher.
Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements
God's Greeting
Call to Worship
Praise to the Lord the Almighty
Salvation Belongs to Our God
Confession & Assurance
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Kids Message
Congregational Prayer
Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 on page 1827
Message: Serving One Another
Closing Blessing & The Blessing
Next week our series wraps up with a reflection on honouring one another based on Romans 12. We welcome Pastor Josh Tuininga and the team from Community CRC in Frankford.
We will have a combined evening service next week that will start at 6 p.m. here at Ebenezer Church. We welcome Frankford, Brighton, Bloomfield CRCs as we wrap up our series on local church unity. Childcare will be available. And we invite you to stay afterwards for a time of fellowship.
The offering that evening will be for the Pregnancy & Family Care Centre of Quinte West. Monies collected during this month and at this combined service will go towards the 4 local churches’ goal of raising $16,000 to provide computers and office furniture/supplies needed for 4 offices in the new Centre.
Ushers Next Week: Gerald D, Chris H
Coffee: Rob & Nellie D
Nursery: Emily K, Nelly F
Sunday School: Imagine: Amanda D, Sadie V
Sunday School: Wonder: Maddie H, Gerben W
Sunday School: Marvel: John V, Kevin K
Projection: Ben B
Sound: Ed B
Elders: Evert F, Wayne D
Deacons: Doug J, Rachel V
Sept 23 7 p.m. Friendship Group Starts with a Welcome Back Social
Sept 24 all day Classis Quinte Meeting in Cobourg at Grace CRC
1 p.m.Stitchers & Crafts Group
Sept 29 6 p.m. Combined Evening Service with 4 CRC Churches
Sept 30 7 p.m. Friendship Group
Oct 1 1 p.m. Stitchers & Crafts Group
7 p.m. Cadets Registration Night – Cadets is open to kids from grades 4-8
7 p.m. GEMS Registration Night – GEMS is open to kids from grades 4-8
Oct 2 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break Starts
7 p.m. Arts Night for Youth Resumes
Oct 7 7 p.m. Friendship Group
Oct 8 7 p.m. Cadets Bible & Badge
7 p.m. GEMS
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
Nov 28 645 p.m. Dessert Social prior to 7 p.m. Congregational Meeting
OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER
Congratulations to Scarlett B (20), Bonnie B (22), Evert F (22), Winnie S (24), Willy T (25), Ron P (25), Louise S (26), Hudson H (29) celebrating birthdays!
We give thanks that Gerdie P & Nell V were discharged from the hospital this week, and are recovering well at their homes.
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.
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!
PREGNANCY CENTRE FUNDRAISING UPDATE: We are collecting money for the Pregnancy Centre this September. The money raised with the 4 area CRC churches will go towards our goal of raising $16,000 to provide the computers and office furniture/supplies for the new Centre. Donate by e-transfer or drop off your donation in the second offering box and designate the donation to the Pregnancy Centre. We will also be collecting baby wipes for the care closet and having a special offering in the evening service on Sept 29th.
Thank-you for joining us in unity to support this very special cause! In you have any questions, contact a Deacons or Jessie for info. Updates on fundraising will be provided by Jessie. From your Ebenezer Deacons
CALLING ALL SINGERS!!: There will be a worship team for the Combined CRC Evening Service on Sept 29th 6 p.m. at Ebenezer CRC that will feature worship leaders from Frankford, Brighton, Bloomfield and Trenton CRCs. If you love to sing, we would love to have you be a part of this group. There will be a practice the afternoon of the 29th at 4 p.m. Contact Gary to sign up.
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
SMALL GROUP SURVEY: Are you looking for a small group? A type of social Christian gathering of thoughts, prayers, sharing, laughing, studying, learning? Please complete the printed survey form (available from an Usher) and return it to the church office, or complete the survey online at this link SURVEY Resources and suggestions are available to help organize & start your small group.
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
SEPTEMBER 29 OFFERING: The second offering in the morning is for Connect Quinte. Connect Quinte is a local, non-profit organization that originated with Ebenezer's desire to find practical ways to love our neighbours in Quinte West. Connect works to ensure that every resident of Quinte West has access to home by promoting, providing, and operating affordable and appropriate housing.
SEPTEMBER 29 EVENING OFFERING: The offering on the evening of Sept 29th will be for the Pregnancy & Family Care Centre of Quinte West. Monies collected during this month and at this combined service will go towards the 4 local churches’ goal of raising $16,000 to provide computers and office furniture/supplies needed for 4 offices in the new Centre.