Sunday January 18, 2026

Martin Vanderlaan from New Life Recovery Ministries will lead us in worship on January 18. He will speak on 1 Peter 1:3-12 with the message "A Living Hope".

Ushers: Liz, Marilyn

Coffee: Faith Group Bible Study

Nursery: Arlene K, Sam, Carole

Sunday School: Imagine: Megan, Isabella; Wonder: Stephanie W, Stephanie B; Marvel: Matt P, Matt K

Projection: Jed

Sound: Josiah

Elders: Wayne, Judy

Deacons: Doug, Andy

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

He Will Be

Welcome 

God’s Greeting

Call to Worship 

O Praise the Name

Christus Victor

The Call to Confession and Declaration of Pardon

Living Hope

Kids Message 

Announcements & Congregational Prayer

Scripture Reading on page 1886: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Message: A Living Hope

Closing Blessing & Take My Life and Let It Be

Ushers Next Week: Wayne, Harry

Coffee: Rob & Nellie

Nursery: Binnie, Joe, Grace

Sunday School: Imagine: Amanda, Paula; Wonder: Maddy, Charlotte; Marvel: Amber, Rachel

Projection: Cameron

Sound: Will

Elders: Joe, Jason

Deacons: Anne, Cynthia

January 19 7 p.m. Friendship Group

      7 p.m. YAB Meeting

January 20 1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

7 p.m. GEMS & Cadets

January 21 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

January 22 Office Closed

7 p.m. Elders Meeting

January 24 Classis Meeting in Brighton at Fellowship CRC

January 25 6 p.m. A Discussion on Katherine May's Wintering

February 2 7 p.m. Friendship Group

February 3 1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

7 p.m. GEMS & Cadets

February 4 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

February 5 7 p.m. Council Meeting

February 9 7 p.m. Friendship Group

730 p.m. Worship Meeting

February 10 1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

7 p.m. GEMS & Cadets

February 11 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

February 16 Office Closed for Family Day

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Matt K (18), Emily K (19), Patricia B (20), Angela P (20), Wesley H (20), Gerben W (21), Wayne D (22), Austin G (22), and Hadley K (22) 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. 

We also ask you to remember those who cannot attend services and to keep them in prayer: Jo B, Maureen B, Dora D, Aky D, Charles & Stella D, John D, Riek H, Audrey K, Frances L, Jan M, Thea P, Gerdie P, Louise S, Mary S, Joanne T, Nell V, & Riet V.

Food Bank Needs: goldfish crackers, school safe snacks, peanut butter, jam, canned meats like flakes of ham or chicken, dry soups, condensed milk/evaporated milk, stove top stuffing, gravy, baby food, formula, diapers size 4, 5, 6, baby wipes, no-sugar added items, sugar-free sweetener.

Wintering: Join us for a time of discussion on Katherine May's Wintering on Sun, Jan 25 at 6 p.m., as we reflect together on the causes, effects, and importance of stillness in our lives. Limited copies are available to borrow from the church; the ebook, audio book, and hard copies are also available at the Quinte West library. If you would like to participate but have trouble locating one, or have any other questions, please connect with Adam.

The Banner Magazine: If you enjoy and look forward to a physical copy of The Banner magazine, Council is asking that you please sign the list or notify the office that you would like to continue receive it. The list will be available at a side of the table, main (west side) entrance for about a month. Then Council will collect the names and have the issues when available set into corresponding mailboxes. Please also share with anyone that there will be limited amounts of extras available for guests or a member to take home but are seeking to not have these publishings discarded as much as possible. Location of extra copies will be in the front foyer. Thank you for your consideration and help with this matter. Feel free to contact a council member for any further questions.

Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference: The Annual Inter-Classis Safe Church Conference is scheduled for March 7, 2026, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Waterloo CRC. Dr. James Watson (Tyndale Seminary) will be the plenary speaker. Cathi Watson (Interfaith Community Counseling Center in New Hamburg), Dr. Stephen Vander Klippe, a medical practitioner in Wingham and member of the Synodical Taskforce dealing with medically-assisted dying, & Julia Rathbun, Safe Church Consultant with the CRCNA will also speak. At a time of history when truth is being challenged and when power is being abused, please come and join us for a time of learning and discussion. Contact Carel (Classis Huron Safe Church Coordinator) at carelgeleynse20@gmail.com

January 18 Offering: Thrive equips churches and ministry leaders with the encouragement, connections, and tools they need to flourish. They assist with resources in the areas of faith formation, abuse prevention and response, disability access, racial justice and diversity, pastors and church support, chaplaincy, justice, and worship. crcna.org/worship

January 25 Offering: Crossroads Prison Ministries Canada is a discipleship and advocacy ministry for prisoners and their families. They equip the Canadian church to disciple men and women in prison with the Word of God, free of charge. The in-depth, long-term program helps prisoners grow dramatically in a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ and prepares them for and assists them with successful re-entry upon release. They also advocate for change that will make society more welcoming toward citizens returning to the community from prison. Consider how your gifts can be agents for hope and change. cpministries.org

Highlights of the January 8, 2026, Council Meeting

· Council has addressed the need and want for The Banner magazine, and what to do about extra copies disposed of each month.

· A missionary student has requested funds to help pay the cost of the mission trip.

· Fire drill to be planned by C of A.

· A Fire Inspection has taken place.

· Gary H attended the meeting to report on his Connections and Worship tasks.

· The next meeting will take place on February 5, 2026, at 7 p.m.