October 25, 2026

This week the series on our mission statement continues with a look at the importance of reaching out.

Ushers:

Nelly F, Matt K

Coffee:

Ike & Bonnie T

Sunday School: Imagine

Andrew W, Olivia M

Sunday School: Wonder

Amber P, Rachel V

Sunday School: Marvel

John V, Kevin K

Nursery:

Binnie H, Joe K, Grace K

Projector:

Cameron P

Sound:

Albert F

Elder:

Evert F

Deacons:

Binnie H, Anthony D

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

Welcome 

Psalm 126

God’s Greeting 

All Creature of our God and King 

I Stand Amazed

Yet Not I

Kids Message

Mission Reflection & Congregational Prayer

God Revealers

Scripture Reading on page 1882: James 2:14-26

Message

Closing Blessing & Psalm 126

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

November 1

Next week the series on our mission statement continues as we look at James 2, and the call to reach out. 

Ushers:

Dale S, Calvin K

Coffee:

Rob & Nellie D

Sunday School: Imagine

Amanda D, Holly W

Sunday School: Wonder

Madison B, Sophie D

Sunday School: Marvel Kurt W, Charlotte D

Nursery: Paula W, Steve D, Gerben W

Projector: Jed S

Sound: Spencer H

Elder: Joe K

Deacons: Anne V, Carolyn F

Oct 26  All Day       Voting taking place at Ebenezer Church for Municipal Election

                                     No Friendship Group due to Election at Ebenezer Church

Oct 27      1030 a.m.  Biweekly Bible Study

              630 p.m.   Music Nights in Sanctuary

              7 p.m.     GEMS Lesson 3

              7 p.m.     Cadets

              630 p.m.    Music Nights in Sanctuary

              7 p.m.        GEMS Lesson 3

              7 p.m.        Cadets

Oct 28                         Office closes at12 noon

Nov 2   7 p.m.        Friendship Group

Nov 3   630 p.m.    Music Nights in Sanctuary

              7 p.m.     GEMS Swimming – meet at Trenton YMCA

              7 p.m.        GEMS Swimming – meet at Trenton YMCA

              7 p.m.        Cadets

Nov 5   7 p.m.        Council Meeting

Nov 10 630 p.m.    Music Nights in Sanctuary

              7 p.m.        GEMS Bible Badge Night

              7 p.m.        Cadets

Nov 12 7 p.m.        Connections Meeting

Nov 13 1030 a.m.  Monthly Devotional at Trent Valley Lodge

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Jayden V (23), Amanda D (24), Gordon H (25), Josiah R (25), Peter B (27), Grace K (27), Carey T (27) and Gary C (28) 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, 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 Marriage You Want Conference: Join us in-person at Trenton Wesleyan Church (274 2nd Dug Hill Road) on Sat, Nov 21 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm for The Marriage You Want Conference with authors and speakers, Sheila Wray Gregoire & Dr. Keith Gregoire. Keeping Jesus at the center, it offers a warm, evidence-based day for couples—ditching pat answers and going deep into what actually builds the marriage you both long for. Tickets are $35 per person and includes refreshments, snacks, and a lovely lunch. To purchase tickets, visit www.trentonwesleyan.org or 613-392-1075.

Reminder to all Church Keyholders: When you leave the church building, please pull the main door shut and ensure it latches.

Sermon Notes Handouts, children’s Bibles and pencil crayons are available on the front table. Please return Bibles and pencil crayons/clipboards to the table after the service. 

Hiring: Part-Time Bookkeeper: Pregnancy and Family Care of Quinte West is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented bookkeeper to assist with financial records, account reconciliation and reporting. Bookkeeping experience required. Start: January 2027. To apply or for more information: Alaina Couperus at director@pfcqw.ca or 613-392-0074.  

Hiring:  Part-time custodian and maintenance worker for Quinte Christian Retirement Homes also known as Hillcrest Terrace in Trenton is looking for a reliable, friendly, detail-oriented part-time custodian and maintenance worker with strong organizational skills to care for our independent senior life-lease building.  Approx. 15-20 hours a week. Duties include common area cleaning, waste management, light maintenance and repairs. If you take pride in your work and enjoy working around seniors, we want to hear from you. Vulnerable sector check required prior to hiring. Competitive hourly pay. Apply by sending your resume to hillcrestterrace204@gmail.com by 16 November 2026.

Our local Trent River School is seeking volunteers to help with their Food for Learning Program as well as their Reading Program. If you feel God is leading you to serve Him and our neighbours in this area, the school contact number is 613-392-7466. A current police/vulnerable sector check is required.

From the Committee of Administration: Please be advised that the projected budget for October 31, 2026, is $411,811.65. Received budget funds to October 8, 2026, are $322,416.39. 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: stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, peanut butter, pet food (cat especially), pasta sauces, soup (not tomato), canned vegetables, canned fruit, peanut free snacks for children, hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo). Thank you for the continued support of the Food Bank and helping folks facing food insecurity. 

Music Nights at Ebenezer CRC: Join us in the sanctuary for music nights beginning Tues, Oct 27th at 6:30 pm and will run for 1.5 hours on those evenings (come as you are able). We'll gather every Tuesday evening through the rest of 2026. Whether you're interested in leading music on Sunday mornings or simply love to sing and play, you're welcome here. All ages are invited, and no experience is required. We'll be diving into Christmas music pretty quickly, so if that's your thing, you won't want to miss it! Come make some music with us. We'd love to see you there.

Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Hope Fellowship CRC, Courtice, Ontario: Our mission at Hope Fellowship is to bring people into a living relationship with Christ by equipping them to BELIEVE in Jesus, BELONG to God’ s family, and BLESS every neighbour.  One way we do this is by engaging children in Sunday morning worship service and various programs throughout the year. We are seeking an individual to provide oversight and leadership for programs and activities within our Children’s Ministry, serving children from birth through Grade 8. This Ministry engages the children of members, regular attenders, and guests of Hope Fellowship. Reporting to the Pastor of Worship, the individual will lead and coordinate teams for the various Children’s Ministry programs. This is a permanent part-time position (25 hours per week). https://www.hopefellowship.ca/join-our-team-2/ Job closing: Nov 15, 2026.

Speaker: Lainie Hartley: On Sat, Nov 21 at 7 p.m., Brighton Fellowship Church (204 Main Street, Brighton) has the privilege of hosting Ontario author/speaker, Lainie Hartley, author of Simply Neglect. She will be sharing her transformational journey from poverty/neglect/foster care to healing and restoration. This event is not just for people interested in foster care - it is for all people and it is free to attend! (recommended age 16+). We are all on a journey and Lainie’s story is an inspiring one that you do not want to miss. Any questions? Contact the church office at 613-475-3401.

October 25 Offering: Our offering today is Quinte Regional Christian Schools, which is the amalgamation of these 4 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

November 1 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. For more info, visit worldrenew.ca