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SERVING AT EBENEZER
Sunday March 15
Greeters:
Pastor David & Heather
Nursery:
Joanne Huisman & Ed Keus
Deacons:
Jannie Balt & Josh Keus
Elders:
Corinne Sprong
Pianist:
Karen Heeringa
Audio/Video: Richard Balt
Sunday March 22
Greeters:
Agnes Hyma & Lena Huisman
Nursery:
Mary Keus & Frieda Schurer
Deacons:
Anne Meinen & Magda Byker
Elders:
Jerry Keunen
Organist:
Ed Zwart
Audio/Video: Hannah Vandervelde
Sunday March 29
Greeters:
Magda Byker & Corinne Sprong
Nursery:
Corinne Sprong & Fran Balt
Deacons:
Jannie Balt & Josh Keus
Elders:
Peter Balt
Organist:
Jeannette Buursma
Audio/Video: Josh Labrie
Good Friday April 3
Greeters:
Paul & Joanne Huisman
Nursery:
Volunteers
Deacons:
Anne Meinen & Magda Byker
Elders:
Harry Keus
Organist:
Jeannette Buursma
Audio/Video: Hannah Vandervelde
Bulletin announcements are due by Wednesday
evening. Call 905-664-6786 or email [email protected]
EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH
621 Highway 8
Stoney Creek, ON, L8G 5G2
905-643-2041
www.ebenezerreformed.ca
Minister: Rev. David Vandervelde
[email protected]
March 15, 2015
4th Sunday of Lent
Welcome! We are glad you have chosen to worship with us.
Rev. Frank De Vries will lead us in worship.
May God bless him as he seeks to teach us from God’s word.
If anyone would like a CD recording of today's service,
please contact Gerry Spekkers at 905-662-3045.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Elderly & Shut ins:
Mrs. Balt,
Gerry & Toni Piersma,
Mrs. Peterson,
Mrs. Tuk, Mrs. Woldhuis.
Healing:
*Henny Amama continues to suffer with her health.
*Marie Heikoop is recovering from hip-replacement surgery.
*Lynn Korbyn is suffering with health concerns.
*Rene Smid is struggling with Parkinson’s.
* Henry Steenkist is suffering from painful tendinitis.
BULLETIN NOTES
ORDER OF SERVICE
* Please Stand If Able
WE GATHER IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
* Opening Prayer & God’s Blessing
* Congregational Greeting
* Call to Worship
* Hymn # 87 - When Morning Gilds the Skies
* Hymn # 10 - O Worship the King
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD
Confession of Sin & Assurance of Pardon
Hymn # 579 - Jesus Loves Me
Children’s Message
(Children leave for Sunday School)
Scripture : 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 (page 1755)
Luke 9:18-27 (page 1578)
Message THE VICTORY PROCESSION
Prayer
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
* Hymn # 483 - Lead on O King Eternal
Congregational Prayer
The Lord’s Tithe and Our Offerings
* Offertory Prayer
* Hymn # 620 We Give Thee But Thine Own
WE GO OUT TO LIVE OUR FAITH
* The Benediction
* Closing Hymn # 1 - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
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Join us for coffee and fellowship after this morning’s service.
Pastor David is on Classical Assignment to lead worship and
preach at Countryside Reformed Church in Cambridge.
We welcome Rev. Frank De Vries to lead our service today.
GOD WINS! That's the message of Revelation.
Join us this evening at 6:30pm as we continue our study of the
Book of Revelation. Please read Revelation 8-11.
Choir Time!
We have only 3 practices to prepare 3 songs for Easter!!!!
Come on out on Tues March 17, 24 and 31 from 7- 9 PM
The songs are beautiful and easy to learn! Make sure you pass
the word around so that all our choir members know about it!
Let me know if you are able to come!
Jeannette 905-945-0033 or [email protected]
Wednesday RCW meeting at 7 pm.
Consistory Elections
Congratulations to Ed Keus (elder) and Chris Piersma (deacon)
who were elected on Tuesday evening. The installation service
is scheduled (DV) for Sunday, March 29.
Consistory Members, please note that our next Consistory
Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30pm.
The elders will meet first at 7pm.
2015 Budget update
Deacon collections
January
$ 8,127
Mission Services $183.00
February
$ 8,658
Deacon Fund
$175.00
March 1-8
$ 3,613
Bible League
$130.15
Total
$20,398
Budget todate
$25,000
Shortfall
$ 4,602
The 2015 proposed budget was accepted at the congregational
meeting last Tuesday.
70+ Club
Join us on Wednesday, March 25 for our Easter meeting.
We’ll enjoy coffee and refreshments together, sing some songs
and play some games.
If you can bring some goodies, please let Heather know.
Everyone is welcome. Don’t forget to invite a friend!
Hymn Sing
On Sunday, March 29 at 6:30pm, Ebenezer will be hosting a
hymn-sing. We’ll start with a prayer and then sing some of our
favourite hymns together.
This month will be Easter themed. In addition to the usual
Organ and Piano, we also have Horn accompaniment. After the
hymn-sing, we’ll enjoy a time of fellowship and refreshments
together.
Future Hymn-Sing dates - April 26 and May 31
Lenten Breakfast Wednesday April 1st at 8:30 am
“Singing with Jackie” is our topic.
Intercessory Prayer
“If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it.”
(1 Corinthians 12:26)
India: Vani (31 years old) was charged with kidnapping and
forcing a child to convert to Christianity. She was jailed for
15 days. During her time in jail, she shared her faith with
more than 70 women--14 of whom became believers. Even
her jailer encouraged her to continue sharing her faith after
witnessing a dramatic change in several other prisoners who
accepted Jesus. She later died from a heart attack.
Laos: 5 Christian leaders were charged with medical
malpractice after praying for a sick woman who later died.
The Christians were ordered to serve nine months in prison
and pay a fine for causing her death.
Middle East: The world has been terrified by the atrocities
of the Islamic militants (ISIS). Hundreds of believers are still
being held.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
March 16
March 24
March 26
March 31
April 2
April 3
April 4
April 8
April 9
April 9
April 11
April 14
April 15
April 17
April 18
April 18
April 20
April 20
April 24
April 27
April 28
Norm & Jane Sakes
Richard Balt
Marie Heikoop
Jake Balt
Martin & Jeannette Buursma
Emily Woldhuis
Sarah Van Geel
Benjamin Nawrocki
Agnes Hyma
Rebekah Vandervelde
Cierra Keus
Tina DeJong
Hielke & Atie Zylstra (60 years)
Jenny VanBuuren
Hielke Zylstra
Heather Vandervelde
Simon Heeringa
Jerry & Agnes Keunen
Jody Keus
Herman & Emily Woldhuis
Anne Meinen
Congratulations!
May the Lord bless you on your special day.