WORSHIP CELEBRATION! THIS MORNING: October 26th, 2014 10:30am

WORSHIP CELEBRATION!
October 26th, 2014 10:30am
God Calls us to Worship
Greeters
Thank you to our Greeters for October, Freda Ross and Rosemarie
Iseli
Our Greeters for November will be Rose and Jack Masing.
Nursery Helpers
Oct 26: Florence Decolongon and Charisa Ratum
Nov 2: Sara Hammerstrom and Karlin Ho
Hymn #57: “Our Great Saviour”
Noah's Place Helpers
Oct 26: Queen Agbonmwandolor and Mimi Solomon
Nov 2: Debbie Tobert and Mahima Parmar
Welcome
Prayer Partners: (During Worship Service)
Oct 26: Queen Agbonmwandolor, Rose Masing, Zulay Ho
Nov 2: Doug Reichert, Diana Reichert, Pe’er Solomon
We Offer ourselves to God
Songs of Praise and Worship
Sunday Youth, Adults & Children's Ministry
The Life of the Church and Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory: “As the Deer”
THIS MORNING:
~ Charissa Ratum
God Speaks to us through His Word
Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:21-22;
Ephesians 4:26-27
Children's Prayer
Hymn #35: “Come Thou Fount”
Message – “The Heart That Does Not Murder”
~ Pastor Isaac Whiting
We Respond and Go Forth to Serve
Sunday School every Sunday : 9:15 am classes for Adults, Youth
and Kids This is a great way for Youth and Adults to deepen our
understanding of God’s Word and to meet people in a smaller group
setting. This is a great opportunity for your children to learn Bible
stories and to make friends in church.
Nursery Care provided for Infants - 2 year olds from 10:30am onward
to the end of our service (Nursery on main floor).
Children Ages 2 - Gr. 3 will be dismissed from the service to attend
Junior Church after the Children’s Prayer.
Children ages 2-4 years (Toddlers) Please pick up your children from
Noah's Place immediately following the service
Children grades K-3 Junior Church in Room 3B. Children are escorted
to the parlour and released from there after the church service.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Friendly Reminder
Next Sunday we return to Standard Time. Please remember
to turn your clocks back on Saturday night – or join us for
Sunday School if you forget!
On our Bulletin Board
The latest edition of the Green Bay Bible Camp Alumni Action
is posted on the bulletin board outside of the church office.
AUTHOR! AUTHOR!
New addition to Ebenezer library - We are proud to
have added to our collection the booklet
"Understanding Prayer" by our very own Beverly
Vatougios (written in 2006). It is a handbook to an
exciting and fulfilling prayer life. Come and check it out!
Road Work around the Church
The gas company, Fortis, has advised us that they will be
doing necessary work on East 53rd Ave. for the next 6 weeks.
Please use extra caution going into and out of the rear
parking lot during this time.
Family Night
Our Church has a (all-Church) Family Night every
Wednesday from 6-8:30 pm. There are Classes for kids,
Youth and Adults. We are looking for more leaders for the
AWANA children’s program. We are also looking for female
leaders for the Youth Group. Contact:
[email protected]
Challengers – 55+
Wednesday, October 29th: Tony Tremblett will be speaking to
us this week. Lunch will be supplied.
Choir: Sundays from 12:10 to 12:55 - in the parlour.
The Ten Commandments – supplemental reading
Challengers – 55+ Wednesday at 11:00 am; See under
announcements
Our current sermon series is based on the book "Keeping the
Ten Commandments" by J.I. Packer. There are two copies of
the book in the church library and they are available on a one
week return please (not the usual 3 week return).
Song: “Change My Heart, O God”
Family Night has started. Every Wednesday from 6-8:30PM.
Classes for kids, Youth and Adults. Come Join us as we seek God
together!
Benediction
Choir Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 in the parlour. A key focus now
will be Advent/Christmas music.
Next Sunday
Pastor Isaac Whiting will continue our series on the Ten
Commandments, next Sunday, November 2nd.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PRAYER AND PRAISE:
Prayer Evening on November 28th.
Monday_
Our last prayer breakfast was wonderful. The Holy Spirit
spoke clearly to many of us and a number of prayers from that
morning were answered quickly and directly. God is what we
need more than anything else. Prayer is our direct access to
him. Praying together releases His power into our lives and
the world. Come join us on Friday November 28th at
7pm. Child care will be provided. Coffee, tea and desserts
will be provided for refreshment.
Semi-Annual Church Business Meeting
The Semi-Annual Church Business Meeting will be held
immediately after the Morning Worship Service on Sunday,
November 30.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH LEADERSHIP:
Pastoral Staff:
Rev. Isaac Whiting, Pastor of Youth Ministry and Discipleship
Chris Hensel, Coordinator of Children’s Ministry
Grant Gwynn, Director of Music
Board of Deacons:
Crista Lof, Board of Christian Nurture, Chair Deacons
Graham Gertz, Chair Trustees, Vice-Chair Deacons
Florence Kinniston, Chair Board of Nominations
Graham Gertz, Chair Board of Stewardship
Bev Vatougios, Chair Board of Prayer
Elaine Ferranco, Chair Board of Ushers
Board of Elders:
Dr. Bob Krahn, Chair
Sharon Tobert, Secretary
Brian Iseli, Chair, Pastoral Search Committee
Kevin Hammerstrom
Pe’er Solomon
Pray specifically that God will supply a leader for the middle age
group, Sparkies, of our children's programs on Wednesday night.
Pray also God will provide another female leader for the Youth
Group. Ask God for leaders who are called by HIm, full of the
Spirit, excitement and love for the work.
Tuesday.
Pray for those most affected by the shooting in Ottawa. Ask God to
give protection to our government and peace in our country.
Wednesday_
Carol Potratz, NAB Missionary, Japan. Carol
worked with youth and adults at the Tsu English
Center, creatively using English in practical ways
to evangelize and disciple. Carol is currently on
home assignment. Pray for Carol as she is
traveling to churches who have supported her
over the years. Pray for the team in Japan and the need for more
pastors and missionaries
Thursday_
Pray for Green Bay Bible Camp in West Kelowna, Pray for Harold
Menzel, the camp director and for the staff who stay on to
prepare for next year’s camp program. Thank God for the lives
He has changed and reclaimed through the ministry of this Camp.
[See the church bulletin board outside of the church office.]
Friday.
Ask God to show us, and people generally, the ways we are wrong in
our hearts. Ask him to help us see where we have resentments or look
down on others and to help us remove these.
Saturday_
As we move into the rainy and darker time of the year pray for
someone you know who struggles with loneliness or depression.
Pray that God will break the power of depression in this person's
life and enable them to find their joy in Christ. Believe God will
answer this prayer.
STEWARDSHIP: YEAR 2014
Weekly Goal: $ 5,442.21
Rec'd Oct 19: $ 3,785.52
YTD Goal: $ 228,572.82
YTD Rec'd: $ 203,704.56
Thanksgiving Offering to Oct 19: $8,185.00
Thank you for your faithful giving to the Lord.
I am the LORD your God, who
brought you out of Egypt, out of the
land of slavery. You shall have no
other gods before me.
Exodus 20:220:2-3 (NIV)