Sunday July 13, 2025

Pastor Mark Jallim will lead us in worship on Sunday, preaching the sermon Living as Salt and Light, talking about how Jesus calls us to live visibly and faithfully in the world, preserving what is good and shining His light in darkness. The scripture for July 13 will be Matthew 5:13-16.

Pastor Adam will be on holidays until July 13, and will be unavailable by phone or email. If you have any pastoral needs during that time, please contact your elder.

Ushers: Nelly F, Matt K

Coffee: Rob & Nellie D

Nursery: Judy V, Holly W

Projection: Gerald B

Sound: Will F

Elders: Wayne D, Joe K

Deacons: Tammy S, Cynthia K

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

 A Thousand Hallelujahs

Welcome 

God’s Greeting

Call to Worship

His Mercy Is More

He Is Exalted

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Scripture Readings Luke 19:35 & Revelation 5:12

A Thousand Hallelujahs

Kids Message

Announcements & Congregational Prayer 

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16

Message: Living As Salt and Light, 

Closing Blessing

God of Angel Armies

 Pastor Adam will lead us in worship on July 20th.

Ushers Next Week: Gerald D, Chris H

Coffee: Spencer & Binnie H

Nursery: Emily K, Nelly F

Projection: Cameron P

Sound: Al F

Elders: Kevin K, Jason D

Deacons: Anne V, Jeanette L

July 17

7 p.m. Separate Elders and Deacons Meetings

August 5

7 p.m. C of A Meeting

August 18

7 p.m. Education Meeting

August 19

7 p.m. Worship Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Janet D (10), Paige H (10), Hannah A (11), Frances L (11), Mary D (13), Binnie H (13), Jackson V (13), Jason D (15), Charlotte D (15), Lisa V (16), Liz D (17), & Arlene W (17) celebrating birthdays!

We ask for continued prayers for the Stenders' niece, Gary & Vickie B, Nell V, Natalie Z’s grandmother, and Dennis & Carolyn S.

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.

Thank You: New Life Women’s Home thanks the congregation of Ebenezer for your faithful support and prayers. Thank you for being a part of lives transformed through the power of God’s love and prayers of His people. Have a wonderful summer season.

Blessings, Martin & Tina Vanderlaan, Staff, Residents and Board of Director

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 3, 2025, are $197,320.90. Please keep this matter in your prayers and donate as you are able.

Ebenezer's Connections Committee is looking for 2 new members to join starting June 2025. 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, seminars, and community outreach programs outside of Ebenezer. If you feel like this may be your calling, please contact the church office for more information.

July 13 Offering: The second offering is for New Ground which help deacons and churches break missional ground nurturing Spirit-Lead ideas that bear everlasting fruit. They provide learning and networking resources and financial support to deacons, who strive to empower their congregations to show the love and mercy of Christ to our communities, as well as youth justice initiatives. diaconalministries.com/newground

July 20 Offering: Our second offering is for Youth Unlimited Quinte. YFC works together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. As a part of the body of Christ, Quinte YFC ‘s vision is to provide opportunities for every young person in the Quinte area to hear & respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be welcomed into a place of discipleship. qyu.ca

Highlights of the July 3rd Council Meeting

·        A Mission/Visioning Committee has been created.

·        The Personnel Committee members are Doug J, Wayne D, Yvonne M and Kevin K.

·        The Connections Committee requires more members.

·        The Committee of Administration has been obtaining quotes on accessible door openers as well as an accessible washroom.

·      Council’s next meeting will take place on September 4, 2025.