A Weekly update for our Ness Community
JUNE 25, 2026
☼ HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Prayer Gathering | 9:30 AM
in the board room
Coffee & Fellowship | 10 AM
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:
Filled with your Glory
Come As You Are
Jesus
Singing in the Victory
Living Hope
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Our worship time begins with an opportunity for giving and to thank God for all He has provided for us.
On Communion Sunday we also take a benevolence offering. These funds are used to meet individual needs of those in need in our community. Just mark the amount under benevolence with your offering and it will be allocated to this fund.
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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We will have the opportunity to take Communion together this Sunday, in remembrance of what Christ has done for us. His body broken and his blood shed in order that we might have life. This justification is beautifully described in Romans 5, which ends with these words: “so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
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Each week we read a congregational reading together.
This week we will read verses from Psalm18 together as we celebrate the truth that “The Lord is My Strength”.
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
The Heart and the mission of disciples
Pastor Jeremy Olfert
Continue our journey through Mark’s Gospel with us as we learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Read ahead to prepare for the sermon this week.
Sermon Questions are posted online. Get this week’s questions HERE ► to reflect as you learn.
KIDZ CORNER
This is the final lesson before the summer Kidzone schedule takes effect. Use these tips to help you discuss this week’s lesson at home":
KIDZONE PARENTS, TAKE NOTE:
Summer KidZone accommodates kids up to Grade 3. Grades 4 & 5 stay in the service during the summer. This helps with lower teacher support over the summer months, and to acclimate the older kids as they prepare to move into the service in grade 6.
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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The office will be closed next Wednesday due to Canada day.
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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 or the office to connect for the fall.
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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!
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NEW Summer Youth Events are on the youth calendar!
WANT TO SERVE BUT Need an introduction to a ministry leader?
CONTACT THE OFFICE 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
🌞 REGULAR TUESDAY & SUNDAY YOUTH ARE NOW DONE UNTIL FALL
Regular Tuesday Night Youth and Sunday Morning Bible Studies have paused until fall.
Special Summer Events are underway. Get the Calendar Details ►
📆 CHECK THE YOUTH CALENDAR FOR LOTS OF NEW SUMMER UPDATES
♫ WORSHIP SPACE
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.
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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REFLECT ON THE SERMON WITH QUESTIONS FOUND UNDER EACH VIDEO
LEARN OUR WORSHIP SONGS