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SERVING AT EBENEZER
EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH
Sunday July 5
Greeters:
Jim & Beth Labrie
Nursery:
Dana Vandermarel & Frieda Schurer
Deacons:
Josh Keus & Magda Byker
Elders:
Jerry Keunen
Pianist:
Karen Heeringa
Audio/Video: Jake Balt
Sunday July 12
Greeters:
Henry & Marie Heikoop
Nursery:
Ed Keus & Fran Balt
Deacons:
Jannie Balt & Chris Piersma
Elders:
Ed Keus
Organist:
Ed Zwart
Audio/Video: Josh Labrie
Sunday July 19
Greeters:
Theo & Betty Posthumus
Nursery:
Willie Kruizinga & Mary Keus
Deacons:
Josh Keus & Magda Byker
Elders:
Harry Keus
Organist:
Jeannette Buursma
Audio/Video: Richard Balt
Sunday July 26
Greeters:
Joe & Chris Rijgersberg
Nursery:
Beth Labrie & Joanne Huisman
Deacons:
Jannie Balt & Chris Piersma
Elders:
Corinne Sprong
Organist:
Ed Zwart
Audio/Video: Hahhah Vandervelde
Bulletin announcements are due by Wednesday
evening. Call 905-664-6786 or email csprong@cogeco.ca
621 Highway 8
Stoney Creek, ON, L8G 5G2
905-643-2041
www.ebenezerreformed.ca
Minister: Rev. David Vandervelde
pastor@ebenezerreformed.ca
July 5, 2015
Welcome! We are glad you have chosen to worship with us.
Pastor Frank DeVries will 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,
Mrs. Peterson,
Mrs. Piersma
Mrs. Tuk,
Mrs. Woldhuis.
Healing:
*Henny Amama continues to suffer with her health.
*Lynn Korbyn is suffering with health concerns.
*Rene Smid is struggling with Parkinson’s.
*Henry Steenkist is suffering from painful tendinitis.
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 # 8 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
* Hymn # 29 – Glorify Thy Name
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD
Confession of Sin & Assurance of Pardon
Summer Childcare for children 10 and under
(Children leave for Sunday School)
Hymn # 383 - Open our eyes, Lord
Scripture Habakkuk 3:17-19 (page 1432)
2 Timothy 4:1-8 (page 1813)
John 16:29-33 (page 1645)
Message IN SPITE OF FAITH
Prayer
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD
* Hymn # 414 - I heard the voice of Jesus say
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 #355 - Simply trusting every day
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Join us for coffee and fellowship after this morning’s service.
BULLETIN NOTES:
Today we welcome Rev. Frank DeVries to our pulpit.
Pastor DeVries will also be with us next Sunday.
Next week’s deacon collection for The Good Shepherd
Pastor David and his family are on vacation for the first three
weeks of July. Pastor David will be back to lead the service on
July 26th. In case of emergency, contact Jerry Keunen
(905-957-7476) or your district elder.
THANK YOU – THANK YOU
A big thank you to Agnes Hyma in organizing Ebenezer’s part
of the strawberry & ice cream social at Fruitland CRC last
Sunday. Thank you also the whole Labrie family who
volunteered their services.
Gerald and Audrey Pieters thank everyone for their best
wishes, cards and gifts received on their 50th wedding
anniversary. It was very much appreciated.
WE NEED YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT
Anne Meinen has offered to organize a dinner on July 26th for a
SPECIAL NEEDS SERVE GROUP. This Special Needs Mission
project is hosted by Fruitland CRC and Ebenezer consistory has
committed to serve the dinner for one (1) evening.
We are planning a lasagna dinner and would appreciate some
help. Anyone interested in supporting this mission by either
donating lasagna or a monetary gift toward this meal please
talk to Anne Meinen (905-563-3215). We will also need some
help with serving and clean up.
Bulletin announcements for July 26 to be sent to
Pastor Dave. Call 905-643-2041 or email
pastor@ebenezerreformed.ca
Intercessory Prayer
“If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it.”
(1 Corinthians 12:26)
HOLY LAND: Tensions between Muslims and Christians have
risen since 2014, with some blaming the rise of Islamic State
and extremist ideologies. Palestinian Christians are now feeling
unsafe. In Feb, those residing in Nazareth were alarmed by the
appearance of a billboard ordering them not to spread their
faith or talk about Jesus in a way that contradicts the Quran. In
East Jerusalem, an imam posted an online video urging Muslims
to be in a constant state of war against the "polytheist enemy,"
namely Christians, and against Jews. Let us pray for God's peace
and protection to reign over all the inhabitants of the Holy Land.
Ask the Lord for believers to be strengthened and encouraged
so that they may continue to fulfill His call.
IRAQ: When IS captured the Mosul area about a year ago,
Christians were given 3 choices: 1) convert to Islam, 2) abandon
their property and leave the city, or 3) be killed. Many were
forced to flee their communities, seeking refuge and safety in
Kurdish controlled areas and neighbouring countries. These
displaced believers have lost their homes, belongings and any
hope for a future in Iraq. The majority are now living under
difficult conditions within temporary settlements and refugee
camps. Some refugees, whose family members have been
abducted by ISIS, are suffering in the uncertainty of their
missing loved ones' outcome. The remnant of believers
remaining in Iraq are in pending life-threatening danger. May
God's mercy and grace be with these people as they trust Him to
meet their daily needs.
PAKISTAN: Asia Bibi, a Christian mother and the only woman,
is on death row for blasphemy. June 19 marked the tragic 6 year
anniversary of her arrest. It began when Asia was working
alongside a Muslim extremist who refused to touch the
"unclean" water source from which the Christian mother drank.
This led to a verbal quarrel between the 2 women and
subsequent allegations that blasphemous remarks were made
by Asia against the Muslim prophet. Her current health situation
needs our urgent prayer. She is reportedly suffering from
severe physical problems. Let us pray for her physical and
spiritual healing, along with immediate safe release.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
July 5
Lynn Korbyn
July 11
Daxton Rijgersberg
July 14
Kim Van Geel
July25
John Amama
July 28
Bill Kruizinga
July 29
Anna VanGeel
July 31
Hester Westenberg
July 31
Harry & Betty Keus
August 5
Henry Heikoop
August 5
Willie Kruizinga
August 5
Henry Heeringa
August 5
Frances VanMarrum
August 5
Ed Zwart
August 8
Rolanda Bowman
August 10 Rob VanGeel
August 15 Henny Amama
August 17 Sjanie Tuk
August 17 Betty Steenkist
August 18 Joost & Jenny VanBuuren
Congratulations!
May the Lord bless you on your special day.
Free Classical Concert!
Come out and enjoy a free concert of classical piano played by
local musician and worship leader, Harmony Ponsen.
The concert will be held at Fruitland Christian Reformed
Church on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 pm. Some pieces include
Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C Major (commonly recognized as
'Ave Maria'), Debussy's La Cathédrale Engloutie (The Sunken
Cathedral), Schumann's Papillons, and more! Come on out and
savour the sounds of some beautiful music.