A Weekly update for our Ness Community
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
☼ HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
🍔 FOOD TRUCK SUNDAY! After church on Sunday.
The wait is over. Food Truck Sunday is finally here. Here’s the menu so you can start planning what truck you’ll line up for:
WAGYU WAGON - choose from:
2 Wagyu Short Rib Tacos **Gluten Free
Wagyu Smash Burger And 1/2 Fries
Wagyu Burger And 1/2 Fries
Poutine With Wagyu Steak Bites
SOL FOOD TRUCK **This truck is exclusively Gluten-Free - choose from:
Popcorn Chicken
Korean Fried Chicken (Or Tofu) Poutine
Korean Fried Chicken (Or Tofu) Rice Bowl
Korean Fried Chicken (Or Tofu) Bites
Sweet Chilli Chicken Rice Bowl
Lumpia
JOJO’S WOODFIRED OVEN | - choose from:
10” Pizzas
Ham & Pineapple
Cheese
Pepperoni
Mushroom & Pepperoni
Mediterranean
Chicken Fingers And Fries
Arancini Rice Balls And Fries
Mozzarella, Parm Cheese And Peas
⛹️♀️Youth Group is back on regular schedule • 22ND | Youth Group - 6:30-8:30PM
🎨 The Creative Arts ministry is looking for individuals to join the team, and to volunteer with the Christmas program this year. If this is something that interests you, reach out to Donna Melsness, Cher Regher, Markus or Alyx Buhler, or Krista Antonio.
📦 There’s a New Form for when you have items to donate to church ministries
SEE THE FORM ►📆 Register for These Events Coming Up
24TH | The Marriage Course STARTS NEXT THURSDAY REGISTER ►
26TH | Improve Your Serve Conference at Grant Church REGISTER ►
OCT 11 | Child Dedication Service REGISTER TO HAVE YOUR CHILD DEDICATED ►
DEC 6 | Baptism Service SIGN UP TO BE BAPTIZED ►
SUN. SEPTEMBER 20, 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.
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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
A HALF-BLIND confession
Pastor Jeremy Olfert
Pastor Jeremy will be bringing our message from Mark’s gospel this week, continuing through Mark 9.
Read ahead to prepare for this week’s message.
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
Nursery & Youth Worker Training and safety meeting, after church.
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.
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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Ali & Zahra are Iranian Christians who were actively involved in church leadership in Iran but in 2022 were forced to flee Iran as refugees due to religious persecution. They’ve been in Turkey since that time, during which Ness has been able to sponsor them to settle in Winnipeg. They will be arriving this Thursday at the Airport and we are hoping to get all who are able together to welcome them at the Airport. They’ll be arriving around 2pm. Join us in demonstrating the blessing of community as we welcome them there. If you have any further questions about this endeavor please speak to Kathy Elias.
Thank you for your generosity! God has been good to bless us with an incredible church community. Thanks to your generosity we were able to receive almost everything on our list! What a privilege it has been to share with one another in this work of welcoming our brother and sister in Christ to their new home in Winnipeg.
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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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Join Rob & Cheryl Simpson for a Thursday evening Life Group. Connect, pray for one another, and study the Word together. This group meets at the Simpson home in Charleswood on Thursday evenings, from 7-9pm. If you would like to join, fill out the form HERE► and we will connect you with Rob and Cheryl.
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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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All of our missionaries have been recently updated on the bulletin board in the office wing. Stop by to learn about the Missionaries we support, and a reminder to pray for them as well. If there is a missionary you would like to support financially, you can make a donation and clearly indicate who it is for, or contact the office and we can assist you with finding information to support them directly.
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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!
♫ WORSHIP SPACE
SUMMER IN THE PSALMS
Our worship teams are leading us through the Psalms this summer as we worship together. We’re 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.
Here’s what we’re singing this Sunday:
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Come let us worship our King
Come let us bow at His feet
He has done great things
See what our Savior has done
See how His love overcomes
He has done great things𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐎 𝐆𝐨𝐝,
𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐬.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬,
𝐎 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮? (𝐄𝐒𝐕) ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟕𝟏:𝟏𝟗 -
It’s so kind it leads us to repentance
It’s so bright the darkness has to flee
Hallelujah it cleared my guilty sentence
For I was bound but now I stand redeemed
For what could break the chains of any prison
What force could rob the power from the grave
What would trade my rags for heaven's riches
Only the love of God𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞;𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐎 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜. ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟏𝟎𝟏:𝟏
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How marvelous how wonderful
And my song shall ever be
How marvelous how wonderful
Is my Savior's love for me𝐎𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠,
𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬!
𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐦
𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐦. ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟗𝟖:𝟏 -
In my heart in my soul
Lord I give You control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise
Become my embrace
To love You from the inside out𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐎 𝐆𝐨𝐝,
𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞. ♪ 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟓𝟏:𝟏𝟎 -
Magnify the Lord with me
Come exalt His name together
Glorify the Lord with me
Come exalt His name forever𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐌 𝟑𝟒: 𝟖 𝄞 “𝐎𝐡, 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝! 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐦!”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday Evening Lifegroup meets again on Wednesday, September 23 from 7-9 pm. 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, September 24 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.
Ness Welcomes Ali & Zahra (Christian refugees whom Ness has sponsored) as they arrive in Winnipeg! —a sign-up sheet will be available in the church lobby where you can help us prepare household items that they will need upon arrival. Sign up to donate items for their household
Helping Hands Bi-weekly coffee crafting and & fellowship | 9:30-11
The Marriage Course is for couples at any age or stage of marriage. Our schedules are busier than ever, and this can be an item that gets pushed to the bottom of the list without even noticing as time flies by. Sit down with your spouse and see if there’s a way to clear your Thursday night schedule for a few weeks in order to invest time in the human relationship that matters most. DETAILS HERE ►
We have a special invite to join Grant Church for their mini-conference “Improve Your Serve” this year, and there is limited space so if you serve at church this is something you should be considering, and register ASAP. DETAILS HERE ►
Youth Workers & Nursery Workers annual volunteer safety meeting, after church. A 10 minute session to review safety protocols. All workers are required to attend in order for us to meet insurance requirements.
Thursday evening Lifegroup meets again on Thursday, Oct 1 at 7 pm in Charleswood. This group meets weekly is open to join. It is led by Rob & Cheryl Simpson, and takes place at their home. Speak to Rob & Cheryl or Sign up to join.
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.
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 ►
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
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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