Sunday August 10, 2025

This week we will be reflecting on the story of Samuel, and his response to God's calling in his life. We will also have the opportunity to celebrate the baptisms and professions of faith of the Butler family. 

Ushers: Wayne, Harry 

Coffee: Andy & Sue

Nursery: Joe, Grace, Emily

Projection: Gerald  

Sound: Spencer

Elders: Kevin, Dale

Deacons: Anne, Cynthia

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

Dancing on the Waves

Welcome and God’s Greeting 

Call to Worship  

Goodness of God

Apostles Creed 

Because He Lives

Dancing on the Waves

Baptism & Profession of Faith

Kids Message 

Announcements

Congregational Prayer

Scripture Reading on page 423,1 Samuel 3

Message

Closing Blessing & Is He Worthy

Next week we welcome Pastor Carol Hulin who will be preaching on Matthew 6:25-34. The message is called Jesus's Teaching on Our First Priority.

Ushers Next Week: Gerald B, Ralph W 

Coffee: Dick & Arlene W

Nursery: Binnie, Carole M

Projection: Cameron 

Sound: Josiah

Elders: Joe, Christine 

Deacons: Tammy, Jeanette

August 14

7 p.m. Connections Meeting – New members always welcome!!

August 18

7 p.m. Education Meeting

August 19

7 p.m. Worship Meeting

August 21

7 a.m.-9 p.m. Youth Wonderland Trip–pickup and dropoff at Ebenezer Church

September 2

7 p.m. C of A Meeting

September 11

7 p.m. Elders Meeting

September 18 

7 p.m.  Deacons Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Arie P (8), Cameron P (8), Klaas R (8), Heather M (11), John V (11), & Trish B (14) celebrating birthdays!

We ask for continued prayers for those who are ill and in hospital including Charles DeVries who is recovering at home 

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

We are never meant to do anything alone, so to Ann D, Shary W and Andy V, heartfelt thanks. God created us to need one another. Love, Aky

From the Committee of Administration: Please be advised that the projected budget for July 31, 2025, is $270,754.12. Received budget funds to July 30, 2025, are $234,618.90. Please keep this matter in your prayers and donate as you are able.

Seniors and Scammers: Have you received phone calls/emails/text messages from people you don't know but claiming you won the lottery, your grandchild is in jail (needs bail out). they need your banking info because your account has been hacked.....the list goes on and on...and it's not just seniors who have been affected or targeted. To help protect our Seniors (and really, EVERYONE) the deacons have viewed a video called “Seniors and Scammers" from Diaconal Ministries, which provides important information you need to equip and protect yourselves from Scammers. Here is the link: Scammers

  If you don't have a computer to watch the video, and there is enough interest, the deacons can set up a viewing at the church on a day convenient for all.  Your Deacons of Ebenezer

Ebenezer's Connections Committee is looking for 2 new members. They implement programs, events, strategies, oversee ministries, develop and maintain connections with community partners in order to encourage congregational involvement and participation in various activities outside of Ebenezer. Contact the church office for information.

August 10 Offering: The Pregnancy and Family Care Centre is a locally funded, Christ-Centred, national best practice organization. They are dedicated to affirming the value of every life by equipping those in our local community with resources, education, and support to compassionately serve those facing an unexpected pregnancy.  They provide free material supplies, over 200 courses on parenting and relationship building and offer a safe place to make an informed pregnancy decision. www.pfcqw.ca

August 17 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 co