A Weekly update for our Ness Community
JULY 9, 2026
☼ HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
We’re already a week into July! How is that possible? Whenever summer hits it feels like things start slowing down, but there’s one ministry here that is filling the calendar. Ness Youth have lots of events all through the summer. Some just for older kids, and some for certain grade levels, but if you’re a Ness Youth, or a Youth parent, make sure you’re checking your email! Brennan, our Youth Director will be giving us an update this week on the Youth Ministry and we’ll get to hear all about it.
Here’s some highlights for us this week:
The translation service we launched last week is in use! We’ve seen users in Spanish and Ukrainian and we have available Swahili and Korean. We are interested in adding other languages if it is necessary, so let us know if you require support for yourself or someone you want to bring to church. It’s such a blessing to have access to teaching and other believers in this way. If you want to use the service, there is a QR code that will be on the front of the bulletin. A reminder to bring a headset that you can plug into your phone for audio, or alternatively, you can read the text as it appears—And don’t forget to silence your phone.
The Worship team is introducing a new song from the Psalms that encourages us to praise the Lord with all we have. It’s a pretty catchy tune for the summer. Be sure to take a listen in the Worship section of this update.
Also, Summer KidZone started last week and the age limit this year has been changed to include up to Grade 3. Check out the Kidzone section for the colouring page and a video to watch at home!
Parent’s are invited to go Paintballing with their Youth—or head to the driving range. Head to the Youth Section to find those details.
SUN. JULY 12th, 2026
Prayer Gathering | 9:30 AM
Coffee & Fellowship | 10 AM
SERVICE STARTS AT 10:30 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.
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.
This week we will read verses from Psalm 24 together as we celebrate the truth that “The Lord is Our Mighty King”.
Nothing replaces meeting together as a church, but if you aren’t able to join us, use this livestream link to watch at home:
MESSAGE PREVIEW
SovEreign God, the gentle Shepherd, and a real life
Rob Simpson
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. —Isaiah 40:10–11
Sermon questions are posted online each week. Get this week’s questions HERE ► to reflect as you learn.
KIDZ CORNER
Sorry for the mixed messaging. If you missed it, there’s good news: We are in fact, running KidZone for the summer up to Grade 3, and adults and kids alike are welcome to download the coloring pages, watch the videos, and keep up with what’s happening in KidZone. 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
Click the arrow to the right to navigate through the details of each highlight
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A New Translation Service is now available in the following languages:
Spanish
Swahili
Korean
Ukrainian
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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The BGC Church at Minitonas experienced flooding, as well as our church in Stonewall who are also providing relief efforts as they work to manage their own crisis. Samaritan’s Purse is launching relief efforts in Swan River, and possibly stonewall. Volunteers are needed and anyone who is able is encouraged to participate in this effort. More information can be found Here ►
Pastor Marcus is also navigating the possibility of putting together a volunteer crew to assist. If this is something that you are interested in, please contact him directly. -
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!
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NEW Summer Youth Events are on the youth calendar! Check out the Youth section for details.
Want to serve, but need an introduction to a ministry leader? Contact the office to be introduced and make the connection!
♫ WORSHIP SPACE
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—with the addition of this stanza taken from the hymn “The Lord of Glory! Who is He?” which reflects our congregational reading of “Who is the King of Glory?” from Psalm 24
The Lord of glory! Who is He?, Who is the King of glory?
Only the Son of God can be, the Christ, the King of glory!
Consider all His wounds, and see, How Jesus' death upon the tree —
proclaims Him King of glory!𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟐𝟒 • 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟐𝟗
♔ “𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 S𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧...𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐬.” -
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This song includes direct quotes from this week’s scripture reading. Read Isaiah 40 to see if you can find which lyrics are found in the reading. Our theme of Singing in the Psalms this week of “Our Mighty King” also carried parallels to this song that are seen in Psalm 29.
𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐀𝐇 𝟒𝟎 • 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟐𝟗
♔ “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫”
SUMMER IN THE PSALMS
Our worship teams will be leading us through the Psalms this summer as we worship together. We’ll be 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEN’S OUTDOOR ADVENTURE WEEKEND
SAVE THE DATE
AUGUST 28-30, 2026
Men & teen boys are invited to a relaxing weekend outdoors at the Joyal cabin located North of Kenora. There will be canoeing, fishing, star gazing, fellowship with other men, and more. More details will be coming out over the summer. Contact John Derksen with any questions.
Kenora
Speak to John Derksen for specific location details.
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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