Sunday November 2, 2025

We welcome Pastor Steve Kooy from Momentum Campus Ministries who will lead us in worship with the message Pursuing God based on the passage Psalm 63:1-4. The theme will discuss how the more you pursue God, the more you will get perspective, the more you will find your purpose, the more you will become the best version of yourself, and the more you will praise Him. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

Pastor Adam is on holidays, and will be unavailable by phone or email. If you have any pastoral needs, please contact your elder.

Ushers: Wayne, Harry

Coffee: Art & Anne

Nursery: Kristen, Arlene

Sunday School: Imagine: Kurt, Kevin K; Wonder: JoAnne, Gerben; Marvel: John V, Holly

Projection: Gerald

Sound: Josiah

Elders: Kevin, Dick

Deacons: Anne, Cynthia

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

Welcome & Announcements

God’s Greeting 

Call to Worship

Step By Step

Hosanna in the Highest

Hope of the Nations

Goodness of God

Kids Message

Announcements and Congregational Prayer

Scripture Reading: Psalm 63:1-4 on page 899

Message: Pursuing God

Closing Blessing

Take My Life and Let It Be

Next week we'll begin a three week series on the trinity, spending time reflecting on the roles and resonance of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We'll begin with a message based on Romans 8, and the power of God as our Heavenly Father.

Ushers Next Week: Gerald B, Ralph W

Coffee: Ralph & Paula

Nursery: Judy, Holly

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

Projection: Cameron

Sound: Will

Elders: Christine, Evert

Deacons: Tammy, Jeanette

November 3 7 p.m. Friendship Group

November 4 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

7 p.m. GEMS

7 p.m. Cadets

November 5 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

6 p.m. C of A Meeting

November 6 7 p.m. Council Meeting

November 10 7 p.m. Friendship Group

November 11 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

7 p.m. GEMS

7 p.m. Cadets

November 12 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

7 p.m. Youth Bowling – at Club Medd

November 14 530 p.m. Progressive Euchre and Burger Night

November 16 830 p.m. We: The Psalms – all ages welcome

November 17 7 p.m. Friendship Group

730 p.m. Worship Meeting

November 18 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters

7 p.m. GEMS

7 p.m. Cadets

November 19 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

November 20 7 p.m. Separate Elders & Deacons Meetings

November 26 7 p.m. Youth Activity Night at Ebenezer

November 27 630 p.m. Dessert Social & Congregational Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Mary S (31), Nick W (31), Miriam D (1), Nikita W (1), Richard D (3), Toni D (5), & Kohen H (5) celebrating birthdays!

We continue to pray for Dora D as she continues her recovery at Quinte Gardens, and are grateful that Rita H is recovering well at home. We also pray for Mary S who was admitted to hospital recently.

Pls pray for Carolyn S and her family as her husband Dennis has passed away.

Continued prayers for all those who are dealing with illness, or are recovering at home and in the hospital, and for all those who continue to grieve the loss of loved ones.

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

Please update your directory with new address for Mary Smit (for respite care): contact the office

Please add to your directory: Peter & Wendy D: contact the office

Sunday School is in need of two more volunteers to be helpers. This is a once every four weeks commitment. Please talk to Kurt W, Pastor Adam or Judy V. An up-to-date police check is required.

Fidget Toys Available: The Education Committee has made fidget toys available in a bin on top of the mailboxes for anyone who may like one for the church service or Sunday School; you can return them to the Sunday School teacher or place them back in the bin after the service. Thank you!

Join the Sunday Morning Coffee Prep Team: Many thanks to all of the volunteers who have served our Sunday morning coffee after our worship services over the past number of years! As we plan for our 2026 Coffee Team schedule, we could use a couple more teams to join us, so we can get back to an 8+ week rotation. This ministry is such a hands-on, practical way to serve our church family. If you would like to join, please contact the church office, or Paula W. We will provide you with details and training.

The Safe Church Team reminds volunteers to complete the paper quiz after watching the video on the Safe Church tab at https://www.ebenezercrc.ca/safe-church Return your completed Quiz to the church office asap to complete your training.

From the Committee of Administration: Please be advised that the projected budget for October 31, 2025, is $386,791.60. Received budget funds to Oct 12, 2025, are $322,562.60. Please keep this matter in your prayers and donate as you are able.

Food Bank: The Service Coordinator at the Food Bank has let us know there is a need for: diapers sizes 4-6, stove top stuffing, gravy mix/canned gravy, canned vegetables (corn specifically).

Join Us for a Progressive Euchre & Burgers Night! Feeling the blues? Come out and join us on Nov 14 at 5:30 p.m. for a fun evening of progressive euchre and delicious burgers. If you don’t want to play euchre you are still welcome to come for dinner. It’s the perfect way to spend a Friday night. All skill levels welcome, and we guarantee a great time!

Ebenezer's Connections Committee is looking for new members. Contact the office.

Fellowship CRC would like to invite you to The Color Christmas Concert. Tickets are available at Fellowship. The concert starts at 7 p.m. on Nov 22 and tickets start at $20 each.

Operation Christmas Child: The 2025 season has started. Shoeboxes for underprivileged children in Third World countries will be collected at the Wesleyan Church from November 17-22.  Empty boxes are available on a table in the hall.

The Pipes Are Calling: A fun afternoon of classical, rock, pop, broadway and movie music on the awesome Casavant pipe organ at St. Mary Magdalene Church. Tickets are $20 at the door. Under 16 are free. This concert is in support of the Outreach Program at St. Mary Magdalene Church.

The All Canada Church Summit in Kitchener on Nov 5-9. Conversations will revolve around how Canadian churches can best serve God in their local environments, honouring local church leadership and being open to learning and growing with holy curiosity. Three speakers will join the Summit on Thursday (Dr. Melanie Humphreys), Friday (Rev. Paul Verhoef) and Saturday (Mr. Shiao Chong) who will speak about our call as Christians to be honouring, accepting and loving.   towardCRCCanada

November 2 Offering: The second offering is for World Renew/World Hunger. By donating, we demonstrate Jesus' compassion and care for hungry people, and to inspire people to their own acts of compassion. Please help World Renew free families and end world hunger. worldrenew.ca

November 9 Offering: The second offering is for World Renew/World Hunger. By donating, we demonstrate Jesus' compassion and care for hungry people, and to inspire people to their own acts of compassion. Please help World Renew free families and end world hunger. worldrenew.ca