NESS NEWS
A Weekly update for our Ness Community
JUNE 19, 2026
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Prayer Gathering | 9:30 AM
Board Room
Coffee & Fellowship | 10 AM
🍩Join us to celebrate Father’s Day with “ Donuts with Dad” at the coffee bar from 10-10:30 am this Sunday
SERVICE STARTS AT 10:30 AM
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Check out our Spotify [ ►]
and YouTube [ ►] playlists to learn the songs we sing.Theme: Praise God for His Faithfulness • Psalm 8
This week’s songs:
Oh Our Lord (Psalm 8)
God is For Us
The Stand
He Will Be
‘Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus
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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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Brennan Miller will be taking time to acknowledge the hard work of our graduates this week.
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Each week we read a congregational reading together.
This week we will read verses from Psalm 8 together as we praise God for His faithfulness.
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 PREP
“The Father’s Heart; a tale of two daughters”
Pastor Jeremy Olfert
Considering it’s Father’s day, how nice that our story this week continues in Mark chapter five with a scene that depicts the heart of a Father.
READ MARK 5:21:43 TO PREPARE ►
Sermon Questions are posted online. Get this week’s questions HERE ►to reflect as you learn.
KIDZ CORNER
We have 2 more weeks before our summer Kidzone schedule takes effect. Use these tips to help you discuss this week’s lesson at home":
KIDZONE PARENTS, TAKE NOTE:
🍩DONUTS WITH OUR DADS
THIS SUNDAY JUNE 21 • COFFEE & DONUTS BEFORE THE SERVICE
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
🦺HELP OUR CHURCHES IN MINITONAS & stonewall WITH FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS
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.
🪑VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EVENT SETUP
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.
🎤 THE AUDIO/VISUAL TEAM IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
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. Also, plan to attend the Worship Gathering June 19th if you can, as it is an ongoing expectation for those who participate in Worship ministry to attend these events, held 3-4 times a year.
🧵HELPING HANDS
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 or the office to connect for the fall.
🏠LIFE GROUPS
Most Life Groups are now on break for the summer, and will resume in the fall. If you’re not sure if your group is still meeting, speak to your host. If you are not currently in a life group, scan the QR to sign up, or 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, this form includes those opportunities as well. We’d love to hear from you. A special thank you to all of our current Life Group Hosts and Leaders, as well!
Need an introduction to a ministry leader?
Email office@nessbaptist.com to be introduced and make the connection!
YOUTH
Ness Youth is for students in Grades 6-12. Youth Updates are available on the Youth Page.
IMPORTANT YOUTH HIGHLIGHTS
🎓 CELEBRATE OUR GRADE 12 GRADS IN THE SERVICE THIS SUNDAY
🍩 COME EARLY AND BRING YOUR DAD FOR COFFEE & DONUTS ON FATHER’S DAY AT 10AM!
🌞 REGULAR TUESDAY & SUNDAY YOUTH ARE NOW DONE UNTIL FALL
📆 CHECK THE YOUTH CALENDAR FOR SUMMER UPDATES
Regular Tuesday Night Youth and Sunday Morning Bible Studies have paused until fall. There will be a couple “Special Events” over the summer. See the calendar & sign up for updates at NessBaptist.com/Youth
♫ WORSHIP SPACE
WORSHIP JAM NIGHT TONIGHT 🍓🎸
TONIGHT FRIDAY JUNE 19 • 7PM-9PM
Join the Ness Worship Team Members as we spend time in worship, talk through and/or play through something that we are working on, or want to work on as a team, and most importantly, fellowship as a group which helps us to become a better team as we work together to lead the congregation all for the purpose of glorifying our God. Of course, “Jam” themed refreshments will be served. Bring your instruments, if you wish to “jam-along”. All are welcome —No RSVP needed! Email worship@nessbaptist.com if you have questions.
NOTE : Worship Team and Sound Team Members should respond to their invitations in “Planning”.
SUMMER IN THE PSALMS
STARTING THIS SUNDAY
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 worship@nessbaptist.com to share your song suggestion.
THE AUDIO/VISUAL TEAM IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
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. Also, plan to attend the Worship Gathering June 19th if you can, as it is an ongoing expectation for those who participate in Worship ministry to attend these events, held 3-4 times a year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THIS SUNDAY JUNE 21 • DURING COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP
DONUTS WITH OUR DADS
Come early for coffee & donuts in honour of our dads next week.
THIS SUNDAY JUNE 21 • DURING THE SERVICE
CELEBRATE OUR GRADS
Friends and family are welcome to join us in celebrating our graduates who will be moving on to new endeavours in the coming year. Congrats to all on your achievements!
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.
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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