August 30, 2026

On August 30th, Pastor John Molenaar will be preaching on John 13:1-17 in his sermon Living an Authentic Life.

Pastor Adam will be on holidays until August 30; he will be back in the office on August 31. Please contact your elder regarding any pastoral issues during this time.

Ushers: Gerald B, Ralph W

Coffee: Faith Group Bible Study

Nursery: Binnie H, Joe K, Grace K

Projector: Ben B

Sound: Ed B

Elder: Wayne D

Deacons: Rob D, Andy V

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

Welcome & Announcements 

God’s Greeting

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Call to Worship

Wide Long High Deep

Christ Is Mine Forevermore

Confession & Assurance 

Jesus Strong & Kind

Congregational Prayer 

Scripture Reading on page 1619, John 13:1-17

Message

Closing Blessing & Great Is Thy Faithfulness

September 6

Next week will be the start of a new series for September, reflecting on the Armour of God of Ephesians 6, and the tools He gives us to navigate this life. We'll start with a look at the belt of truth and sword of the Spirit.

Ushers: Nelly F, Matt K

Coffee: Rob & Nellie D

Nursery: Mandi K, Arlene W

Projector: Jed S

Sound: Albert F

Elder: Evert F

Deacons: Anne V, Carolyn F

August 31 Church Office Closed

7 p.m. Education Meeting

Sept 2 6 p.m. C of A Meeting

Sept 3 7 p.m. Council Meeting

Sept 10 7 p.m. Elders Meeting

Sept 11 1030 a.m. Monthly Devotional at Trent Valley Lodge

Sept 17 7 p.m. Deacons Meeting

Sept 21 7 p.m. Worship Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Otis W (23), Kevin M (24), Sandy P (28), Matt P (1) celebrating birthdays!

As a church family we offer up our prayers for Will H’s sister, Janine, who underwent emergency surgery for a very large tumour this week in the Niagara region.

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.

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, Audrey K, Frances L, Jan M, Thea P, Gerdie P, Louise S, Joanne T, Nell V, & Riet V.

Please update your directory for Gerdie Postma: Please do not send or deliver mail to Gerdie’s old address.

From the Committee of Administration: Please be advised that the projected budget for August 31, 2026, is $329,449.32. Received budget funds to August 13, 2026, are $277,254.99. Please keep this matter in your prayers and donate as you are able.

Headed to College or University in Kingston, Belleville or Peterborough this Year? Momentum Campus Ministries and Geneva House would love to help you find incredible Christian community at Queen’s University, St Lawrence College, Royal Military College, Trent University or Loyalist College. Go to https://www.momentumcampus.ca/ and fill in our “get connected” form. And if you are not going to college or university this year, we would love your prayer support! Please cover us with prayer as we build community, disciples, and leaders on our campuses!

Food Bank: The Coordinator has let us know there is a need for: soup (not tomato), pasta/pasta sauce, canned vegetables, canned fruit, peanut free snacks for children, hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo), peanut butter. Thank you for the continued support of the Food Bank and helping folks facing food insecurity. 

Thank you so much Ebenezer family for your amazing and very generous support of Trent River School. Until the end of the drive on August 30th we are now only needing reuseable water bottles and lunch containers. Again, thank you all for extending your love to children in need in our community. The Connections Committee

Annual QCHS Eagle Run/Walk on Sat Sept 12. There is a 2k fun run/walk as well as 5k and 10k runs. The event will be in the Quinte Conservation Area across from the school. The cost is a $20 for participants, $10 for children 12 and under, or $60 per family (parents and children under 18). Registration at 7:30 a.m., with the races starting at 8 a.m. All participants will receive a T-shirt commemorating the event. To ensure a shirt that will fit, please respond by e-mail to admin@qchs.ca by Sept 9 with your name(s) and size(s) of shirt. Registration is available on the day of the event however we cannot guarantee there will still be shirts available.

QCHS Free Back to School Breakfast: Sat, Sept. 12 at 8:15 am following the Eagle Run! The breakfast is for the community to come together for a time of fellowship at the beginning of the school year. So why not begin your day with a walk/run in the park, enjoy God’s creation and then enjoy the company of family and friends at breakfast? Everyone is welcome to come to the breakfast even if you don’t go on the Eagle Run.

Help Families Affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes: Two powerful earthquakes devastated communities in Venezuela on June 24. World Renew is working with local organizations to respond, meeting urgent needs for families who have lost their homes or can’t access clean water and sanitation. You can help share Christ’s hope with survivors by giving at worldrenew.ca/venezuela-earthquake, by calling 1-888-975-3769, or by mailing a cheque made out to World Renew, with “Venezuela Earthquake” in the memo line, to: World Renew, 3475 Mainway, PO Box 5070 STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8.

GriefShare will take place at Trenton Wesleyan Church starting Sept 17 at 1 p.m. Contact griefshare.org/findagroup to register.

Grace Inn Shelter: The coordinator has let us know there is a need for Men's shorts sizes S-XL, Ladies shorts sizes S-XL, Men's and Ladies sweaters sizes S-XL, Individually wrapped snacks, Juice mix crystals, Cannisters of ground coffee, Individually packaged ear plugs, Men's and Ladies ankle socks, Travel size sunscreen, Travel size deodorant, Travel size toothpaste, Single use rain ponchos, Ladies underwear sizes S-XL, Men's underwear sizes S-XL, Hair elastics, Brushes and combs. There is a box at Ebenezer for donations. There is also an Amazon list updated daily where items can be purchased and delivered directly to the Shelter, which can be found at https://a.co/05TjlNNZ

Timothy Leadership Training Coming to Bowmanville: This practical leadership development course is designed to equip current and emerging leaders for effective ministry. The first manual is Caring for God’s People at Rehoboth Church, 130 Scugog St., Bowmanville. Contact Pastor Martin Spoelstra at martin@discoverychurch.ca

Prayer for Schools: As another school year begins, let's spend some time as a church family praying for all of our local students & their families, teachers, support staff, bus drivers, and households who homeschool. Join us at Ebenezer Church at 9:30 am on Tues. Sept. 8 for a short time of prayer & Scripture reading. And if you can't make it in person, we invite you to dedicate some time that morning to pray for everyone going back to school from wherever you are!

August 30 Offering: The second collection is for New Life Women’s Home, which provides a residential recovery program where those who have lost hope can experience God’s transforming love, receive freedom from the chains of addiction and life-controlling problems, faith in the true eternal living God and a future for one’s life.   Newlifecanada.org

September 6 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 a place of discipleship. qyu.ca