2024 Bulletin

This week our worship will be lead by the team from Quinte Christian High School, and we'll have the chance to hear how God has been at work among the staff and students of our local Christian schools. 

Ushers: Dale S, Calvin K                      

Coffee: Spencer & Binnie H

Nursery: Kristen H, Lubbie B

Sunday School will be talking about Feed My Sheep, John 21: Joy, Grace, Steve, Gabe

Projection: Cameron P                                     

Sound: Ed B

Elders: Christine D, Chris D                 

Deacons: Esther W, 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 

God’s Greeting 

Call to Worship    

Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord

Come People of the Risen King

Hosanna Praise Is Rising

Kids Message   

Christian School Presentation  

Congregational Prayer 

Lord I Need You

It Is Well

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-13 on page 1848

Message

Closing Blessing

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)  

Next week we will celebrate our Gems and Cadet programs! We'll have the opportunity to hear some highlights from this past year, and reflect on their theme verses together. 

Ushers Next Week: Liz D, Marilyn B          

Coffee: Tom & Ann A

Nursery: Marlaina M, Nelly F

Sunday School will be talking about Matthew 28, Go Tell!: Kristen, Ayanna, Maddie, Miriam

Projection: Ben B                                              

Sound: Albert F

Elders: Peter K, Will F                           

Deacons: Marilyn B, Jeanette L

April 22 7 p.m.  Friendship

April 23 1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group

April 24  9:30 a.m.  Ladies Coffee Break

April 24/25  Church Office Closed

April 29  7 p.m. Friendship

April 30 1 p.m.  Stitchers and Crafters Group

May 1 9:30 a.m.  Ladies Coffee Break

May 2 7 p.m.  Council Meeting

May 23   7 p.m.  Dessert Social & Congregational Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Andy V(19), Holly W (19), Ina D (20), Nicole B (22), Sherry K (23) & Doug J (24) celebrating birthdays!

We continue to pray for all those in our church family who are continuing to deal with illness and treatments.

ELECTION: April 21 - Closing date for nominations; May 2 - Approval of all nominees by council at May council meeting; May 9 - Publication of nominees in bulletin; May 12 - Vote of affirmation by the congregation; May 19 - Drawing of names by lot

Three retiring Elders: Will F, Peter K, Art V; Two retiring Deacons: Marg K, Esther W. Elders remaining on council: Chris D, Christine D, Calvin K, Kevin K, Jelle P, Dale S; Deacons remaining on council: Marilyn B, Doug J, Cynthia K, Jeanette L, Yvonne M, Rachel V

SPRING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Save the date for Thursday, May 23rd and plan to attend the Spring Congregational Meeting. We want to hear about the great things happening at Ebenezer! Verbal reports from ministry representatives from Sunday School, Ladies’ Coffee Break, Nursery, Cadets, GEMS, Friendship, Music Ministry & Meal Box will be shared at this meeting. Our Financial Report will be presented, and Henry Reinders from Canadian Foodgrains Bank will talk that evening as well. A Dessert Social will start at 7 p.m., with the meeting to begin at 7:15 p.m.

LOOKING FOR PROJECTION TECH: We are looking for a Projection Tech who will sit upstairs and project the slides during the services once a month. Contact the office or Ben B if you are interested.

GRANDPARENTS DAY: Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Grand-Friends please join us on Fri, May 3rd at Trenton Christian School. Our program starts at 9 a.m., classroom visits at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. We look forward to sharing our day with you!

QCHS DRAMA PRODUCTION: Come see Quinte Christian High School’s production of The Alibis by Jonathan Dorf on Fri May 3 and 10 @ 7 p.m, Sat May 11 @ 1 p.m. Dinner theatre on Sat, May 4 @ 6 p.m. Call 613 968-7870 or email admin@qchs.ca. 

APRIL 21 OFFERING: The second collection is for QCHS Tuition Assistance. QCHS reflects Christ’s love by challenging students to develop their gifts and preparing them to flourish as disciples of Christ within an ever changing world. Quinte Christian High School educates minds, inspires hearts, identifies gifts and fosters growth through Christ centered curriculum and programs. qchs.ca

APRIL 28 OFFERING: Our second collection is for GEMS girls club, (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior). GEMS is a safe environment for girls to learn about God, His Word, and His world. This club sees girls around the world actively and enthusiastically express their love for God and those around them, equipping and motivating girls to live out their faith. gemsgc.org