A Weekly update for our Ness Community
NOVEMBER 05, 2026
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
🎄The Women’s Christmas Cookie & Craft evening on November 21st will be a great event for ladies of all ages. Please RSVP to help with the planning. RSVP ►
NEW EVENT * November 29th, 5PM Night of Prayer for the Persecuted Church & Chilli Supper. Come hear a special testimony from Ali & Zari with live interpretation. Share in a meal together, and a time of prayer for the persecuted church.
📦Food Bank has started their Christmas Drive. You can start signing up to bake cookies any time. SIGN UP ►
We are collecting items for the Food Bank again for a special Christmas gift. If you can bring a donation of these items it would mean so much to our Food Bank recipients. Please leave your donations in the cabinet outside the sanctuary doors.
Pancake Mix
Table Syrup
White Sugar
Peanut Butter
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NOV 5TH | The Marriage Course Final Session TONIGHT • 7PM
NOV 21ST | Women’s Event • 6:30-8:30PM
NOV 28TH | First Practice for the Christmas Program.
NOV 29TH | Chilli Supper, Testimony & Prayer for the Persecuted Church • 5PM
NOV 29TH | Cookies Due for Food Bank Distribution on the 5th
DEC 13TH | Christmas Carol Hymn Sing • 6:30 PM
SUN. NOV 5, 2026
Prayer Gathering | 9:30 AM
board room
Coffee & Fellowship | 10 AM
foyer
SERVICE STARTS AT 10:30 AM
sanctuary
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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.
On Communion Sunday kids are dismissed a little earlier in the worship service so that they can join us again for communion. Parents will be dismissed to collect children before communion takes place, on these Sundays.
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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.
PRAYER IS AVAILABLE AFTER THE SERVICE
at the front of sanctuary
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 WAY OF DISCIPLESHIP
Pastor Jeremy Olfert
Lead Pastor
Pastor Jeremy will take us back to the book of Mark for a message this week.
This week’s sermon questions are available HERE ►
Read ahead to prepare for this week’s message.
♫ WORSHIP SPACE
Behold Christ
As we enter into the fall thanksgiving season, we’re looking at a theme of Beholding Christ. This theme will carry us into our next season which will be Advent, with gratitude and awe. Expect to see this theme woven into our songs and our congregational readings over the coming months.
Here’s what we’re singing this Sunday:
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Come set Your rule and reign
In our hearts again
Increase in us we pray
Unveil why we're made
Come set our hearts ablaze with hope
Like wildfire in our very souls
Holy Spirit, come invade us now
We are Your church
We need Your power in us
We seek Your kingdom first
We hunger and we thirst
Refuse to waste our lives
For You're our joy and prize
To see the captive hearts released
The hurt, the sick, the poor at peace
We lay down our lives for Heaven's cause
We are Your church
We pray revive this earth
Build Your kingdom here
Let the darkness fear
Show Your mighty hand
Heal our streets and land
Set Your church on fire
Win this nation back
Change the atmosphere
Build Your kingdom here
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God is faithful to His word
Even when there seems no way
Though time may pass
His memory will not fade
His promises will never failFaithful He has been
Faithful He will be
Time and time again
His Word returns complete
To His truth I cling
When the night is deep
Faithful He has been
Faithful He will beGod is gracious when I doubt
He draws near though I retreat
Though I may wander
Through the wilderness
He goes with me and gives me peaceGracious He has been
Gracious He will be
What I don't deserve
The Father gives to me
Where He leads my feet
I shall not want or need
Gracious He has been
Gracious He will beGod is worthy of my song
Countless are His awesome deeds
His mighty hand has parted raging seas
For those He loves, He has redeemedWorthy He has been
Worthy He will be
Crowned in endless praise
All earth and heaven sing
Holy is the Lord who reigns in majesty
Worthy He has been, worthy He will beHe is my provider
Covenant protector
All my hope is in the Lord my God
He is my sustainer
Merciful redeemer
All my hope is in the Lord my GodHe is my provider
Covenant protector
All my hope is in the Lord my God
He is my sustainer
Merciful redeemer
All my hope is in the Lord my GodWorthy He has been
Worthy He will be
Crowned in endless praise
All earth and heaven sing
Holy is the Lord who reigns in majesty
Worthy He has been, worthy He will beWorthy He has been
Worthy He will be
Crowned in endless praise
All earth and heaven sing
Holy is the Lord who reigns in majesty
Worthy He has been, worthy He will be
Worthy He has been, worthy He will be
Worthy He has been, worthy He will be
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Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of His spirit, washed in His bloodThis is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day longPerfect submission, perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of loveThis is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
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Come, behold the wondrous mystery
In the dawning of the king
He the theme of Heaven's praises
Robed in frail humanity
In our longing, in our darkness
Now, the light of life has come
Look to Christ who condescended
Took on flesh to ransom usCome, behold the wondrous mystery
He is the perfect son of man
In His living, in His suffering
Never trace nor stain of sin
See the true and better Adam
Come to save the hell-bound man
Christ, the great and sure fulfilment
Of the law in Him, we standCome, behold the wondrous mystery
Christ, the Lord upon the tree
In the stead of ruined sinners
Hangs the lamb in victory
See the price of our redemption
See the Father's plan unfold
Bringing many sons to glory
Grace unmeasured, love untoldCome, behold the wondrous mystery
Slain by death, the God of life
But no grave could ever restrain Him
Praise the Lord, He is aliveWhat a foretaste of deliverance
How unwavering our hope
Christ in power resurrected
As we will be when He comesWhat a foretaste of deliverance
How unwavering our hope
Christ in power resurrected
As we will be when He comesWhat a foretaste of deliverance
How unwavering our hope
Christ in power resurrected
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I have seen my Father's glory
Revealed in Jesus Christ
And the more that I behold Him
The more He satisfies
When I gaze upon His beauty
When I see Him as I should
Then my eyes are lifted upward
For His glory and my goodThere is hope in every trial
For I can trust the Lord
He will turn my heart towards Him
And help me bear the thorn
So in faith I follow Jesus
On the road not understood
For I know that He is working
For His glory and my goodTo our God be the glory
To our God be praise
He alone, the name above all names
I will boast ever only in the Lord my God
For I know His glory is my goodSee the open arms of Jesus
Upon the cross that day
What they understood as weakness
Deserves my every praise
For the charge that was against me
It was nailed into the wood
Yes I know that He has saved me
For His glory and my goodTo our God be the glory
To our God be praise
He alone, the name above all names
I will boast ever only in the Lord my God
For I know His glory is my goodWould I gladly be made nothing
That Christ would be made more
Would I seek the only kingdom
That far outweighs them all
I will stand before my Father
Where the faithful saints have stood
And with joy my heart shall praise Him
For His glory and my good
And with joy my heart shall praise Him
For His glory and my goodTo our God be the glory
To our God be praise
He alone, the name above all names
I will boast ever only in the Lord my God
For I know His glory is my goodTo our God be the glory
To our God be praise
He alone, the name above all names
I will boast ever only in the Lord my God
For I know His glory is my good
Yes I know His glory is my good
KIDZ CORNER
KIDZONE UP TO GRADE 5!
Kidzone teachers have been hard at work preparing for the new season. This Sunday Kidzone starts back up for all kids ages 3-Grade 5. A reminder that Nursery is always available for children under 3.
Keep up with what’s happening in Kidzone and use these prompts to help prepare for this Sunday’s lesson.
CHILD DEDICATIONS
Child Dedications are a time to thank God for the gift of children and to commit to raising them in the ways of God. It also allows your church committment to make the same committment to lead and guide your children faithfully, and to pray for your family as you carry this responsibility. Sign Up if you would like to have your child dedicated at the next Child Dedication Service.
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.
Youth Sunday School • Studying Church History | 9:30-10am
Youth Group | 6:30-8:30pm
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NOTICES
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Looking for a meaningful way to get connected in our church community? Serving is a great way to grow and fellowship as you spend time in community.
SEE WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND SIGN UP TO SERVE HERE ►►►
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WEDNESDAY EVENING
Dennis Kawa leads this Life Group which meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9PMTHURSDAY AFTERNOON
Jeanette Olney leads this Life Group which meets regularly every other Thursday afternoon (Thursdays alternating with Helping Hands). They’ll be working through a study called “Grit Don’t Quit” which uses the Apostle Paul as a case study for “cultivating grit through every circumstance”. The next session, is Thursday, September 24th at 1:15. All are welcome.Sign Up to join a group, or if you’re interested in hosting a group you can make a request here as well:
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We’re working on updating the Bulletin board in the foyer with opportunities to sign-up, and calendar items of what is coming up in the life of the church. Email the office if your ministry has an event you would like to have featured for the church, and let us know if information needs to be updated.
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HELPING HANDS
This group meets on Thursdays bi-weekly for coffee, fellowship & crafting from 9:30-11AM. Bring a project or join in on quilt making projects supporting local groups in need. -
Need Translation Services? Translation is available. Please bring a pair of headphones or access captioning as phones need to be silenced during the service.
Simply Scan the QR on the Front of the Bulletin. If you require support please reach out to Pastor Marcus.
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Sometimes Items are helpful to ministries and other times, they become a burden as we dont know where or how to use them, or there may be already more than we can use. Space is limited. For this reason, we request that you please fill out THIS FORM ► when you have items to donate to the church. the appropriate ministry leaders can review your request and confirm if your donation can be used or would be better given to someone else who might need it.
If you are looking to make a monetary donation those details are available here. DONATE ►
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday Evening Life Group meets weekly in the youth room and all are welcome. Speak to Dennis Kawa if you need more information or email the office.
Helping Hands meets again on Thursday, Nov 12 at 10 am. This group meets bi-weekly and all are welcome. Come for coffee, crafting, fellowship, quilting….join a quilting project or bring your own craft. Quilts made in the group are donated to organizations that support those in need, locally.
Thursday afternoon Life Group meets again on at 1:15 pm. This group meets Thursdays bi-weekly and all are welcome. Speak to Jeanette Olney if you need more information or email the office.
Women’s Cookies & Crafts Christmas Evening
Ladies! Join us for a festive evening of cookies and crafts, November 21 from 6:30-8:30. Ladies and girls of all ages are welcome. Please RSVP.
Parents should watch your email for updates and practice details. The Christmas program takes place during the service on December 13th followed by a KidZone celebration for kids age 3 - grade 5 . Friends and family are encouraged to attend the program
Join us for a chilli supper at 5pm followed by a time of prayer for the persecuted Church. Hear a special testimony along with a Q&A session from Ali & Zari with live translation, on their experience as Christians in Iran.
Parents should watch your email for updates and practice details. The Christmas program takes place during the service on December 13th followed by a KidZone celebration for kids age 3 - grade 5 . Friends and family are encouraged to attend the program
The Annual Christmas program takes place during the service on December 13th followed by a KidZone celebration for kids age 3 - grade 5 . Friends and family are encouraged to attend the program
Come for a Christmas Carol Hymn Sing & Dessert Potluck at 6:30 PM on December 13th. We’ll open the hymnal for a traditional evening of singing songs of joy and praise to the Saviour of the World. Please bring cookies or a dessert to share.
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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