Sunday Oct 13, 2024
This week we will celebrate Thanksgiving together as a church family, reflecting on Jesus Christ as the source of all of our blessings. A reminder that the bread used as we celebrate the Lord’s supper is gluten-free.
Our Thanksgiving service will take place on Sunday at 10 a.m.; there will be no service on Monday.
Ushers: Liz D, Marilyn B
Coffee: Tom & Ann A
Nursery: Arlene K, Sam R
Sunday School: Imagine: Kurt W, Isabella N
Sunday School: Wonder: Stephanie W, Josh H
Sunday School: Marvel: Jessica H, Amber P
Projection: Cameron P
Sound: Spencer H
Elders: Calvin K, Dale S
Deacons: Marilyn B, Jeanette L
If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, ask an Usher.
Order of Service
Holy Forever
Welcome
Call to Worship & God’s Greeting
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
All Creatures of Our God & King
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
At the Cross
Kids Message
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Scripture Reading: James 1:17-18 on page 1881
Message
Closing Blessing & Now Thank We All Our God
Pastor John Molenaar will lead us in worship on October 20th. Pastor Adam will be on a classical appointment. His sermon title is The Importance of Knowing, and scripture is 1 John 5:1-13.
Ushers Next Week: Wayne F, Harry V
Coffee: Joe & Jessie K
Nursery: Binnie H, Joe K
Sunday School: Imagine: Joy H, Gabe K
Sunday School: Wonder: Melanie K, Miriam D
Sunday School: Marvel: Matt P
Projection: Ben B
Sound: Josiah R
Elders: Kevin K, Jelle P
Deacons: Binnie H, Yvonne M
Oct 14 Office Closed / No Friendship – Thanksgiving Monday
Oct 15 1 p.m. Stitchers & Crafts Group
7 p.m. Cadets – Activity Night / GEMS – Transformed Lesson 2
7 p.m. C of A Meeting
Oct 17 7 p.m. Elders and Deacons Meetings / 715 p.m. Care Callers Meet
Oct 18 530 p.m. Trunk or Treat Family Event
Oct 21 7 p.m. Friendship Group
Oct 22 1 p.m. Stitchers & Crafts Group
7 p.m. Cadets & GEMS to Corn Maze Bring a Flashlight
730 p.m. Education Meeting
Oct 23 930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break
Oct 27 10 a.m. 75th Anniversary Celebration at Ebenezer CRC
Nov 28 645 p.m. Dessert Social prior to 7 p.m. Congregational Meeting
OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER
Congratulations to Dale S (11), Luke V (11), James J (12), Yvonne M (12), Vanessa S (12), & Stella B (15) celebrating birthdays!
We continue to pray for Arlene H, who is recovering in Belleville hospital after her stroke.
We also pray for Jan M, who is in Trenton hospital with an injured hip after a fall.
Please update your directories with Scott S’s new address: contact the office
We continue to pray for those in our church family, and among our friends and neighbours, who are dealing with illness and undergoing treatments.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Sunday School Coordinator needed. Contact JoAnne D or the office.
MEMORIES OF EBENEZER: Cards of your Ebenezer memories can be returned to the box in the foyer.
TOUR: Grace Inn has a tour of the Shelter the first week in Nov, after 1:00 p.m. Contact the church office.
TRUNK OR TREAT: You are invited to join us in the church parking lot on Fri, Oct 18th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks, as well as game stations. We invite everyone to offer “TRUNK OR TREATING” for the kids. Kids and Adults are encouraged to come dressed up in a fun costume. Bring your lawn chair! Please RSVP by Mon, Oct 14th in the church foyer or through Facebook.
GAS STOVES: If anyone is interested in the two gas stoves from our kitchen, please contact C of A.
JOB OPENING: The Pregnancy and Family Care Center of Quinte West is looking to fill the position of Client Care Director. Hours: Tues, Wed., Thurs 9:45-3:15.director@pfcqw.ca Resumes until Oct 21, 2024, 3 p.m.
OCTOBER 13 OFFERING: The second collection is for Ebenezer Meal box program which is a bi-weekly ministry that prepares meal boxes for those experiencing food insecurity. Many local families continue to struggle to afford food requirements to maintain growth and health due to the current high cost of groceries. Your generous contribution helps Ebenezer reach out in this tangible way to show love, compassion, and a giving heart. familydinnermealbox@gmail.com
OCTOBER 20 OFFERING: The 2nd offering today is for Ministry to the Seafarers parcels. Every year at this time we collect monies for Christmas parcels (gift bags) that are given to the Seafarers that visit the Ministry to the Seafarers centre in Montreal in the month of December. The life of a seafarer is very lonely, often spending months at a time away from family and loved ones, including over Christmas. These parcels show Christ's love, and let them know they are seen, loved, and valued by us. For more info, or if you wish to pack your own parcel, see ministrytoseafarers.org/parcels
Highlights of the October 3, 2024 Council Meeting
· Elders received membership papers for Alan & Maureen B from St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
· Elders approved transfer of Anne V to Grace CRC, Scarborough.
· An update from September Classis Meeting took place.
· Council approved names for new members for YAB.
· The next council meeting will take place on Nov 7, 2024 at 7 p.m.