A Weekly update for our Ness Community
OCTOBER 1, 2026
☼ HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
THANKSGIVING OFFERING
The Thanksgiving offering on October 11th will go to the upcoming Youth RetreatEVENTS TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR
OCT 16 | Worship Gathering
NOVEMBER 1 | Business Meeting EVENTS ►
NOVEMBER 21 | Women’s Event
||NEW|| SAVE THE DATE | details will be announced soon and the event added to the calendarEVENTS YOU SHOULD REGISTER FOR
Many Ness events you can just show up at. These ones are ones you should pre-register for if possible. If you are not registered but are looking for more information, contact the office.OCT 11 | Child Dedication Service
REGISTER TO HAVE YOUR CHILD DEDICATED ►DEC 6 | Baptism Service
SIGN UP TO BE BAPTIZED ►
FROM THE HENRY WIEBE FAMILY
Thank you for your prayers, support, love, and many acts of kindness. It is much appreciated. Please keep us in your prayers as we navigate the future. —Ada & Family
SUN. OCT 4, 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)
Beliefs & Behaviours, Titus -
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 CHARACTER OF A DISCIPLE
Pastor Marcus Moreira
Associate Pastor
Pastor Marcus will be continuing his series on Knowing God in Genesis.
Read ahead to prepare for this week’s message.
♫ WORSHIP SPACE
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There’s a song that’s sung through the nations,
Of joyful thanks to the king,
Where the countless saints who are rescued,
Praise Jesus who set them all freePsalm 113:3 - From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised!
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All the way my Savior leads me
Cheers each winding path I tread
Gives me grace for ev'ry trial
Feeds me with the living bread
Though my weary steps may falter
And my soul athirst may be
Gushing from the Rock before me
Lo a spring of joy I see
Gushing from the Rock before me
Lo a spring of joy I see
Psalm 48:14 - this is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever. -
If you've been forgiven
and if you've been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
If you walk in freedom
and if you bear His name
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 - Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. -
Jesus Son of God Messiah
The Lamb the roaring Lion
Oh be still and behold Him
Jesus Alpha and Omega
Our God the risen Savior
Oh be still and behold HimRevelation 4:11 - “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”
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O how sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to trust His cleansing blood
Just in simple faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing cleansing floodYes 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus
Just from sin and self to cease
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest and joy and peace
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:
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.
COMING UP IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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 your child to be dedicated at this 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 Group | 6:30-8:30
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NOTICES
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Our Thanksgiving offering, will be in support of our Ness Youth, and the upcoming Youth Retreat this winter.
This is a way that each of us can help to build into our young people and provide guidance for the generation that will come behind us. Our young people are a most important part of what happens next for the church, and investing in them is important Kingdom work that we have the privilege of participating in. Brennan has put together a short video to talk about the Youth Retreat that we will watch together on Sunday.
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Feeling Creative? The Creative Arts committee could be a great fit for you. This team helps support special events such as the Christmas Program. If this is something you’d like to use your gift for, reach out to Alyx or Markus Buhler, Donna Melsness, Cher Regehr, or Krista Antonio.
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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.
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Dennis Kawa leads this Life Group which meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9PM
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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.
Life Groups will resume in the fall over Sept/October. 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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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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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.
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A Translation Service is 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.
Want to serve, but need an introduction to a ministry leader? Contact the office to be introduced and make the connection!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday Evening Lifegroup meets on Wednesdays from 7-9 pm at the Church. This group meets weekly and all are welcome. Speak to Dennis Kawa if you need more information or email the office.
Thursday afternoon Lifegroup meets again on Thursday, October 1 at 1:15 pm. This group meets bi-weekly and all are welcome. Speak to Jeanette Olney if you need more information or email the office.
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. Thanksgiving seems like a great time to commemorate this occasion with thanks to the Lord for so many blessings we have. Sign Up if you would like your child to be dedicated at this Service.
Helping Hands Bi-weekly coffee crafting and & fellowship | 9:30-11
Bi-Annual Business Meeting & Potluck Luncheon
Understand how we steward the work God gives us to do. Business Meetings are a place to participate in the church, and equip us to better pray for the church. A potluck lunch will take place between the service and the meeting
Bi-Annual Business Meeting & Potluck Luncheon
Understand how we steward the work God gives us to do. Business Meetings are a place to participate in the church, and equip us to better pray for the church. A potluck lunch will take place between the service and the meeting
As the final quarter’s calendar takes shape, we’re looking ahead to a Baptism Sunday on December 6th. Baptism is a way of communicating that you have a new identity in Christ. If you are a believer and have not yet been baptized, but would like to, this is a date to consider. Sign Up if you would like to be baptized or to attend baptism classes to see if this is a step you would like to take. Baptism classes typically take place early on the Sundays leading up to the event. DETAILS HERE ►
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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