Sunday May 4, 2025

This week we have the opportunity to celebrate Friendship Sunday together! Members of our Friendship group will help lead our service, which will include a reflection on Genesis 17 and our identity as children of God. 

Ushers: Dale S, Calvin K

Coffee: Rob & Nellie D

Nursery: Kristen H, Arlene W

Sunday School: Imagine: Megan V, Isabella N

Sunday School: Wonder: Stephanie, Sadie

Sunday School: Marvel: Matt P, Matt K

Projection: Ben B

Sound: Will F

Elders: Christine D, Evert F

Deacons: Binnie H, Yvonne M

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

Welcome & Announcements

God’s Greeting

Friendship Song

If You’re Happy and You Know It

I’ve Got the Joy Joy Joy

I’ve Got Peace Like a River

This Little Light of Mine

Do Lord

Alive Alive

 I Will Enter His Gates

Kids Message

Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying

Congregational Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

The More We Get Together

In the Garden

Scripture Reading: Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16 on page 22

Message

Friendship Reflections 

Closing Blessing & He’s Got the Whole World in his Hands

Next Sunday we'll begin a new series on worship, starting with a look at how all of life is meant to be an act of authentic worship.

Ushers Next Week: Liz D, Marilyn B

Coffee: Spencer & Binnie H

Nursery: Judy V, Holly W

Sunday School: Imagine: Amanda D, Josh H

Sunday School: Wonder: Maddie H, Charlotte

Sunday School: Marvel: Jessica H, Amber P

Projection: Jed S

Sound: Albert F

Elders: Wayne D, Joe K

Deacons: Doug J, Rachel V

May 5

6 p.m. Friendship End-of-Season Barbeque

May 6

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group

May 8

7 p.m. Connections Meeting

7 p.m. Deacons Meeting

May 12

7 p.m. Education Meeting

7 p.m. Worship Meeting

7 p.m. YAB Meeting

May 13

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group

7 p.m. C of A Meeting

May 15

7 p.m. Elders Meeting

May 22

645 p.m.  Dessert Social prior to 7 p.m. Spring Congregational Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Myla D (4), Sullivan T (4), Todd W (4), Braden N (5), Hilda R (5), Annette S (6), Minnie T (7), & Ralph W (7) celebrating birthdays!

We ask for prayers for Ralph & Winnie S’s niece, who is currently battling cancer. 

Please pray for Will & Theresa R and their family, as her brother Luke is in the advanced stages of lymphoma. We ask that God would give them the comfort and strength needed at this time.

Our continued prayers for Gary & Vickie B and we are thankful that Gary has been discharged from the hospital, and is beginning the next stage of his recovery.

Council expresses its thanks to all those within the congregation who participated in nominating gifted members to serve in the office of elder and deacon. Council also expresses its appreciation to those who have willingly consented to serve as elder or deacon if elected. Council hereby presents the list of those nominated:

Nominated for elder: Jason D, Dick W

Nominated for deacon: Anthony D, Deb D, Tammy S, Andy V, Anne V, Dick W

Spring Congregational Meeting: All members of Ebenezer are encouraged to join us for our annual Spring Congregational Meeting on Thurs, May 22. The Agenda for the meeting is in mail slots. We will begin our evening at 645 p.m. with a Dessert Social. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Child care will be available.

PFCQW Baby Bottle Drive is Back! Join us in supporting local families! Pick up a baby bottle, fill it with change, cash, or a cheque, and return it by Father’s Day. Or donate online at pfcqw.ca, e-transfer to director@pfcqw.ca. Small change, big impact - thank you for your support!

Volunteer Lists: The Deacons’ Volunteer Lists are the tables in the foyer for those that are willing to sign up to help with driving, yard work, cleaning, visiting, and meals. Driver’s abstracts are required for driving, and police checks are required for all volunteer positions. 

The Outsiders: This May, QCHS presents the classic story of The Outsiders. Performances are May 9 and 10. tickets at qrcs.ca/news, 613 968-7870 or admin@qchs.ca.

Christian Housing Loyalist College: If you know someone needing housing and attending Loyalist College this fall, we're opening our home’s separate bed and breakfast to four Christian students. At our flower farm each student will have a private room and bathroom. 613-391-8192 or jkuipers@xplornet.com

From the Worship Committee: We are looking for musical talent to participate in leading worship on Sundays. If you are musically gifted, contact Ben B, Spencer H, Paula W, or your Ministry Coordinator, Gary H. There are funds available to assist members with paying for lessons. Curious? Reach out to one of us.

May 4 Offering: The second offering today is for World Renew East Africa project. WR partners with local agencies to help transform the lives of East Africans through programs supporting peace and reconciliation, training for Pastors,  conservation and agricultural food security programs, and boosting economic livelihoods with savings and loans programs to help them be successful and resilient with climate change. Continue to help them break the chains of injustice and be a light in a dark place. For more info, worldrenew.net

May 11 Offering: The second collection is for New Life Women’s Home, which provides a residential recovery program where those who have lost hope can experience God’s transforming love, receive freedom from the chains of addiction and life-controlling problems, faith in the true eternal living God and a future for one’s life.   Newlifecanada.org