August 9, 2026

This week our summer series on Ecclesiastes continues with a reflection on chapter 4, and the importance of justice and compassion in our walk with Christ and his people. 

Ushers: Dale S, Calvin K

Coffee: Dick & Arlene W

Projector: Jed S

Sound: Josiah R

Elder: Joe K

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

God Revealers 

Welcome & Announcements

God’s Greeting

Call to Worship 

How Great Thou Art  

Give Us Your Heart 

Act Justly Love Mercy Walk Humbly

Scripture Reading 

Message 

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Rise Up

O Praise the Name 

Congregational Prayer

Closing Blessing & God Revealers

August 16

Next week we'll conclude our summer series with a reflection on Ecclesiastes 9, and both the confusion and surety it offers. 

Ushers: Liz D, Marilyn B

Coffee: Carole M, Fran B, Minny V

Projector: Gerald B

Sound: Will F

Elder: Evert F

Deacons: Tammy S, Ralph W

August 12 Church Office Closed

August 14 1030 a.m. Monthly Devotional at Trent Valley Lodge

August 17 7 p.m. Connections Meeting

730 p.m. Worship Meeting

August 20 2 p.m. Ad Hoc Committee

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

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Lorna R (7), Dean K (7), Arie P (8), Cameron P (8), Klaas R (8), Heather M (11) and John V (11)  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.

Our condolences to Scott and Kathy S following the passing of Kathy's mother this week. We trust that God will grant them and their families his comfort in the days and weeks ahead. 

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.

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 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 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

From the Committee of Administration: Please be advised that the projected budget for July 31, 2026, is $288,268.16. Received budget funds to July 29, 2026, are $253,319.69. Please keep this matter in your prayers and donate as you are able.

Food Bank: The Coordinator has let us know there is a need for: soup (not tomato), pasta/pasta sauce, 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. 

Attention all saints - and people who really love the smell of brand-new crayons! The Connections Committee is launching a brand-new mission and it’s a worthy one. Believe it or not, back to school season is sneaking up on us. While local parents are secretly rejoicing, some families at Trent River School (Kindergarten to grade 6) are feeling a major financial pinch trying to get their kids ready. We want to step up and build 25 ultimate school survival kits - specifically, backpacks, lunch pails and fully stocked pencil cases. We need everything from crayons for the tiny humans to coloured pencils for the older kids who have moved on to more sophisticated doodling. Look for the donation bin in the foyer. Let’s bless these kids (and give their parents one less thing to stress about)!

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.

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

Belleville Thrift Store Manager Employment Opportunity: We are looking for a passionate and hands-on store manager to lead our Belleville thrift store operations.  You will be responsible for driving store revenue, training and scheduling volunteers, overseeing the donation processing flow and fostering a positive environment for both volunteers and customers. This position is for 23-40 hours per week paid at $23/hour. The position is to begin Monday, August 31, 2026. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Monique S. at QRCSthrift@gmail.com before August 17, 2026.

August 9 Offering: Our offering today is Quinte Regional Christian Schools: Trenton Christian School, Sonrise Academy, Belleville Christian School, and Quinte Christian High School. Together they create a dynamic, independent group of schools in the Quinte region, seeking to educate and inspire students to engage with the world in the way of Jesus, and to foster wholeness and a vibrant connection to their community. qrcs.ca

August 16 Offering: Our second collection is for Momentum Ministries based in Kingston, Ontario. Momentum Campus Ministries strives to equip university and college campus leaders around Ontario with the tools, programs, knowledge, and skills they need to use their gifts and impact others, with a focus on leadership development, faith discovery, mentorship, and discipling young people in their walk with Jesus.