A Weekly update for our Ness Community
AUGUST 7, 2026
☼ HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
The theme of our Summer in the Psalms this week is “My Soul Praises Him”. Psalm 84:2 is part of our congregational reading this week. The psalmist says “My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.” Think about the ways God is working and has worked in your life, and carry those thoughts with you as we read these words together this Sunday.
It’s August and that means September is just a month away and the calendars will soon start to fill. The events section is full of “Need to know items” EVENT UPDATES ►
IN AUGUST
Youth and Young Adults third small group & lunch after church takes place this Sunday, at the Miller’s | DETAILS HERE ►
🏕️ Men and Teen Guys should be registering ASAP for the Men’s Weekend happening in 2 weeks. Late sign-ups or show-ups are okay, but the men who are putting this on would really value a head’s up so they can be prepared. DETAILS HERE ►
IN SEPTEMBER
We have a special invite to join Grant Church for their mini-conference “Improve Your Serve” this year, and there is limited space so if you serve at church this is something you should be considering, and register ASAP. DETAILS HERE ►
The Marriage Course is for couples at any age or stage of marriage. Our schedules are busier than ever, and this can be an item that gets pushed to the bottom of the list without even noticing as time flies by. Sit down with your spouse and see if there’s a way to clear your Thursday night schedule for a few weeks in order to invest time in the human relationship that matters most. DETAILS HERE ►
Training and Safety for Ministries that work with minors is required annually. This ensures our ministries are safe and compliant. It’s not only a thoughtful idea to do this annually but if you serve in a ministry with minors it is imperative. There are 3 different sessions this year. Get the details to make sure you can have it on your calendar to attend. DETAILS HERE ►
SUN. AUGUST 9, 2026
Prayer Gathering | 9:30 AM
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Coffee & Fellowship | 10 AM
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Our worship time begins with an opportunity for giving and to thank God for all He has provided for us.
Giving in person lets everyone take part and also models the practice of tithing to our children.
On the last Sunday of each month, we also take a benevolent offering. These funds are used to help individual needs within our community. Benevolent offerings should be clearly marked for Benevolence so that we can allocate them accordingly.
Individuals who wish to give in person should include your name and address on your envelope so a number can be assigned to you. Tax receipts are sent in January following the calendar year.
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Each week we read a congregational reading together.
We are currently going through reading a portion from the Psalms each week, for the Summer. The Psalms serve to remind us of God’s faithfulness, and lead us to worship with joy and gratitude for the ways in which he works in our lives.
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It is important for us to have our children see and learn the way we worship. It is also important for them to be given space to learn from the Bible in a way that is simple for them to understand, so that from a young age they can grow to know the mighty God that we gather for.
Children up to Grade 5 (Grade 3 in the Summer) begin in the service with us and then are dismissed to go to their classes after the congregational reading. Parents should take their children to Kidzone to sign them in.
Nursery is available for children up to age 3. The nursery is open before the service, and children are welcome to be checked into the Nursery at any time before or during the service. There is also a loft for parents with small children to watch and hear the service from a quiet space.
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Each week one of our elders leads the church in a time of intercessory prayer for a specific need of our church or community.
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Each week our Scripture is read by someone in our congregation who has been requested to serve in this way. Engaging our Ness Family is important to us.
We typically read from the English Standard Version (ESV) although sometimes other translations are used instead or as well.
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Our message each week comes from the Bible. Usually messages at Ness are following a study through a certain book of scripture although we sometimes have guest speakers who will give a stand-alone message.
The following Series are currently running:
Pastor Jeremy (Lead Pastor)
The Way of Discipleship, The Gospel of MarkPastor Marcus (Associate Pastor)
Meeting God in Genesis, GenesisJairo Do Nascimento (Elder)
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The service closes with a benediction from the Pastor or Speaker. After the service many people mingle and fellowship.
SERVICE STARTS AT 10:30 AM
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Nothing replaces meeting together as a church, but if you aren’t able to join us, use this livestream link to watch at home:
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF PRAYER, PRAYER IS AVAILABLE AFTER THE SERVICE
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MESSAGE PREVIEW
Pastor Jeremy is back this week to continue our study in the book of Mark, so bring your Gospel of Mark Journal and let’s continue learning this week.
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
There is still one more copy of the Gospel of Mark ESV Illuminated study Journal available. If you didn’t get a chance to purchase one earlier, or perhaps you started coming to Ness after we started this series, and would like one, they were available for $5. You can speak to Lydia or email the office to arrange to get the last copy.
Pastor Jeremy Olfert
KIDZ CORNER
Not just for kids!
Adults and kids alike are welcome to download the coloring pages, watch the videos, and keep up with what’s happening in KidZone this summer. It’s a really beautiful curriculum from the creators of the Biggest Bible Storybook, and they’re learning about the prophets. Don’t worry, it’s not a spoiler. The class doesn’t intend to use these parts regularly so it is just a fun way to keep engaged at home over the summer, and hopefully spark some great dinner table conversations with your families.
CHILD DEDICATIONS
Psalm 127:3 says “Children are a gift from the Lord”. Child dedications are an opportunity to thank God for the blessing of children, to recognize and commit this gift to His care, and to commit to raising our children in His ways, with the help of our church family. The church also joins in this commitment to love, support, and pray for the children of our Ness community.
If you are interested in having your child DEDICATED, please fill out this form to let us know ►
NOTICES
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A New Translation Service is now available in the following languages:
Spanish
Swahili
Portugese
Russian
Simply Scan the QR on the Front of the Bulletin. If you require support in another language please reach out to Pastor Marcus.
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Our team we love to call the “Muscle Crew” could really use some extra hands for event setup. It’s usually a very quick task to setup or tear down but as the saying goes — “Many hands make light work”. If this is a way you can serve, speak to Jon Chapman or email the office to get connected.
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This team could use a couple more people to join the rotation. If this is something you feel God might be calling you to serve in, please speak to Krista Antonio and/or Jordan Dalzell. Reach out to the office for contact information if required.
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Helping Hands has paused until fall. This group meets on Thursdays bi-weekly for coffee, fellowship & crafting. Bring a project or join in on quilt making projects supporting local groups in need. Contact Debbie Giesbrecht, Marilyn Walde or the office to connect for the fall.
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Life Groups are now on break for the summer, and will resume in the fall. If you are not currently in a life group, email the office to get connected in a Life Group this fall. Life Groups are a great way to grow in faith through fellowship with other believers in your church family. If you’d like to host a group in the fall, those opportunities are available as well. We’d love to hear from you. A special thank you to all of our current Life Group Hosts and Leaders!
Want to serve, but need an introduction to a ministry leader? Contact the office to be introduced and make the connection!
♫ WORSHIP SPACE
SUMMER IN THE PSALMS
Our worship teams are leading us through the Psalms this summer as we worship together. We’re choosing songs inspired by the Psalms, and for our congregational readings we will read Psalms together. Do you know a song that reflects on, or is inspired by the Psalms? Email Krista or the office to share your song suggestion.
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Sunday’s Congregational Reading repeatedly reminds us of the Awesome God we serve, so it’s only fitting that we join voices to declare the chorus of this song “Our God is an Awesome God, He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom, power and love, Our God is an awesome God!”
"𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡; 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐩𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐦! 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬; 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞." ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟒𝟕:𝟕–𝟖
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A favourite hymn that reminds us of the awe we experience in knowing the God of the universe. “Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds Thy hands have made. I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed-Then sings my soul, my Saviour, God, to Thee, How great Thou art!”
"𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞...𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐦?" ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟖:𝟑,𝟒
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This is one of the most sung songs at Ness of late, and with good reason. A song that describes Psalm 66 well: “God is worthy of my song, Countless are His awesome deeds, His mighty hand has parted raging seas, For those He loves, He has redeemed”
"𝐀𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲; 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥—𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝!" ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟔𝟖:𝟑𝟓
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What may have been a childhood Sunday school song, rings truer as time goes by. How good it is to know the Lord- So big, so strong, so mighty. There’s nothing my God cannot do!
"𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲!" ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟗𝟑:𝟒
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What holds you back and weighs you down? By the Grace of God, we can sing that our chains are gone, and we have been set free. God is our refuge.
"𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐎 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫; 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞." ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟖𝟔:𝟔–𝟕
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A beautiful songwith a lot ofhistory this was a hymn in the 1900’sand was brought back to poplularity by Casting Crowns in the early 2000s. A beautiful Hymn that tells the whole story of the Gospel. ”Living He loved me, dying He saved me, buried he carried my sins far away, rising He justified freely forever, One day He’s coming, oh glorious day!”
"𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞; [...] 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬." ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟗𝟔:𝟏𝟏–𝟏𝟑
UPCOMING EVENTS
We have a special invite to join Grant Church for their mini-conference “Improve Your Serve” this year, and there is limited space so if you serve at church this is something you should be considering, and register ASAP. DETAILS HERE ►
IN SEPTEMBER
We have a special invite to join Grant Church for their mini-conference “Improve Your Serve” this year, and there is limited space so if you serve at church this is something you should be considering, and register ASAP. DETAILS HERE ►
The Marriage Course is for couples at any age or stage of marriage. Our schedules are busier than ever, and this can be an item that gets pushed to the bottom of the list without even noticing as time flies by. Sit down with your spouse and see if there’s a way to clear your Thursday night schedule for a few weeks in order to invest time in the human relationship that matters most. DETAILS HERE ►
Training and Safety for Ministries that work with minors is required annually. This ensures our ministries are safe and compliant. It’s not only a thoughtful idea to do this annually but if you serve in a ministry with minors it is imperative. There are 3 different sessions this year. Get the details to make sure you can have it on your calendar to attend. DETAILS HERE ►
Youth and Young Adults third small group & lunch after church takes place this Sunday, at the Miller’s
🏕️ Men and Teen Guys should be registering ASAP for the Men’s Weekend happening in 2 weeks. Late sign-ups or show-ups are okay, but the men who are putting this on would really value a head’s up so they can be prepared. DETAILS HERE ►
The Marriage Course is for couples at any age or stage of marriage. Our schedules are busier than ever, and this can be an item that gets pushed to the bottom of the list without even noticing as time flies by. Sit down with your spouse and see if there’s a way to clear your Thursday night schedule for a few weeks in order to invest time in the human relationship that matters most. DETAILS HERE ►
YOUTH
Ness Youth is for students in Grades 6-12. Detailed Youth Updates are available on the Youth Page
Regular Tuesday Night Youth and Sunday Morning Bible Studies have paused until fall. Special Summer Events are underway.
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you have a prayer request let us know. We’ll circulate it in an email that is sent to church members on Tuesdays. Send updates as well so we can be encouraged as God answers prayer.
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