Ministry Information & Contacts Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9am-3pm

Phone: 780-986-4119 Email: office@ebenezercrc.com

Website: www.ebenezercrc.com

Bulletin Deadline: 12pm Thursdays

Council Clerk Email: clerk@ebenezercrc.com

Restoring all people

to God’s living truth

and equipping them

to passionately

live it out!

Our Lenten Journey 2018

“Simply Jesus” March 25, 2018

Images by John August Swanson

Good Morning and Welcome to Ebenezer!

Good morning and welcome to our Palm Sunday service. This morning we remember

the day when Jesus road into town on a donkey and was hailed as a king. And we dis-

cover that sometimes looks (and crowds) can be deceiving.

Lord’s Day 16

Q 43. What Further

advantage do we

receive from

Christ’s sacrifice and

death on the cross?

A. Through

Christ’s death

our old selves are

crucified, put to death,

and buried with him,

so that the evil desires

of the flesh

may no longer rule us,

but that instead

we may dedicate

ourselves as an

offering of gratitude

to him.

Please join us for coffee, tea and juice after the service!

Welcoming the Word

Welcome and Prayer

Call to Worship

Kids enter with palm branches

Kids’ Song: Hosanna, Hosanna to the King

(congregation joins on 2nd verse)

Song: The King of Glory Comes

God’s Greeting

Song: All Glory Laud & Honor

Confession and Assurance

Apostle’s Creed

Song: I Lift Your Name

Announcements

Congregational Prayer

Thank Offering: 1 - Ebenezer Ministries

2 - Rise Up House

Children’s Message (Children ages 3 - Grade 3 leave for Children’s Church)

Scripture: Mark 11:1-25

Sermon: All Hat and No Cattle

Song: Crown Him with Many Crowns

Parting Blessing

Song: Shout to the Lord

Church Family Congratulations to Joyce H who celebrates her 85th birthday! We wish you God’s special

blessing on your special day and all year through!

Congratulations to Albert & Evelyn T who are celebrating their 63rd Wedding Anniversary! We

rejoice with you and your families in this special milestone!

Please remember Scarlet H in prayer as she awaits the biopsy results from a recent surgery.

Please remember in prayer those who are hurting physically or emotionally, those who are

struggling with illness or injury, those awaiting medical testing results, those recovering from

surgery, and those who are grieving. We pray God’s peace, comfort, and healing for you all.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE & THE LORD’S SUPPER - We will be celebrating the sacrament of

The Lord’s Supper at our Good Friday Service, 7:00 pm March 30. D.V.

SENIOR’S PARKING - Please remember that parking along the sidewalk to the north and

close to the handicap parking stalls is for those with walking difficulties. We have several seniors

over 80 years of age and other members that need these spaces reserved. Thank you for your

help with this!

SPRING BREAK OFFICE HOURS - The church office will be open 9am - 12pm Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday, March 27 - 29. Please have bulletin announcements into the office

by 11am Wednesday, March 28, thank you!

WELCOME ALL HOCKEY PLAYERS - The ice at the Millet Agriplex has been rented for a

game of Shinny (hockey) Wednesday, March 28, 2018 7:45pm - 8:45 pm. Hockey gear is

required. We will have a youth shift followed by an adult shift. Contact Josh V for more info. See

you there!

GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER – is in the works for May 16 - 20. As you go through your

spring cleaning, keep in mind to save some things for this sale! If you are interested in

helping set up, work, or clean up, please contact Bea M. Thank you!

GEMS CRAFT ANNOUNCEMENT - The GEMS Counsellors

are hosting one more craft afternoon with Handy by Design.

This will be the last one with Julia as she and her husband are

going to be moving to BC. She has done such a great job on

these events, we will miss working with her! The craft afternoon will

be held here on April 7th at 2:00. We hope you can come and you

are welcome to bring a friend! There is one option that is availa-

ble for anyone over age 10, for the other options we ask that the

participants are over 16. Take a look at the table in the foyer

with the craft options and fill out a registration form. Thanks!

Opportunities to Serve EBENEZER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT - We are looking for people to help organize

the golf tournament. In particular we will need someone with computer skills who

is able to create booklets and type letters, as well as people to find sponsors and

help with other details that are involved in the tournament. Remember, you

don’t have to be a golfer to help with the golf tournament! Please contact Josh

V by the end of March. If we do not have enough volunteers we will not be able

to run this excellent fundraiser.

CLASSIS CONFERENCE PREPAREING AND SERVING LUNCH - Lunch Prep - Friday, April

13: Prepping for lunch that we will be serving the next day. Friday, April 14: Serving lunch and

cleanup. Classis has budgeted payment for serving lunch, so these lunches have become

somewhat of a fundraiser. Please let us know you can help on either or both of these days by

signing-up on the sheet on the table by the mailboxes, thank you!

DAYS FOR GIRLS - Our next Days for Girls Work Bee will be held on a

weekday in April. Watch for more announcements soon and a sign-up sheet

on the bulletin board for people able to do Serging, Sewing, or other work. We

are also looking for a few people to do some behind the scenes prep work

before the day. Please contact Linda Hofstra if you can help. Thank you!

MEAL MAKING DAY - Tuesday, April 24: The meals we make on Meal Making days are

distributed to people in our congregation and community to help bless them in difficult times

or as an extension of love from the church family, they are always appreciated! Please let us

know you can help by signing-up on the sheet on the table by the mailboxes, thank you!

SUMMER SIGN UP TO TEACH 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS – Children’s Church for 3 & 4 year olds

runs all year round! We are asking parents, grandparents, (Aunts, Uncles,

Friends) to sign up to teach over the summer. A sign-up sheet in on the table in

the foyer so you can sign up for the weeks that work best for you! All teaching

curriculum and materials are provided. Safe Church approval is required and

there will be training offered in June. Thank you for serving and living out our

baptismal commitments to these precious little ones in our church family!

CHILDREN’S CHURCH ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR SEPTEMBER - We are looking for

someone to assist our Children’s Church Director starting September with the intent of

becoming the Director for 2019-2020. This will only be a two year commitment. The program we

have been using the last years is well established and easy to follow. Please prayerfully

consider volunteering for this position. If you have questions please contact Alice (T) V or Carrie

T.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - VBS is coming just around the corner and the VBS team is

looking for an individual to apprentice this year for VBS and then lead for the 2019 year. It is a 2

year commitment. Please prayerfully consider volunteering for this position and if you have

any questions please talk to Kelly L or Christine H. Thank you!

Coming Up @ Ebenezer Monday 7:00 pm Friendship

Friday 7:00 pm Good Friday Service with Communion

Sunday (Apr 1) 9:15 am Weekly Prayer Meeting in Library

10:00 am Easter Sunday Service

April 7 - GEMS Craft Fundraiser

April 14 - Classis Conference

April 15 - Soup & Buns & Board

Games after the Service

CLARIFICATION ON OUR STATEMENT LAST WEEK REGARDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

DURING THE SERVICE - Last week we requested that if you have an announcement to

make on a Sunday morning that you try to let the church office know by the Wednesday prior

to the service. We want to clarify that prayer requests and information about our church family

are always welcome at any time. We were referring to those who would like to make verbal

announcements on Sunday morning related to specific church ministries. It is our request that if

you would like to convey information to the congregation related to a church ministry that you

do your best to plan ahead and convey that information to the church office ahead of time.

That way we can run the announcement in the bulletin and also invite you up on Sunday to

provide further verbal clarification if necessary. Thank you and please let us know if you have

any questions about this.

NOMINATIONS FOR ELDERS AND DEACONS SPRING 2018 - It’s that time of year again

– the time when we ask for nominations for elders and deacons. We would ask that you

prayerfully consider if there is anyone in our congregation that you would like to nominate for

either of these offices. The elders have developed a job description and a list of Biblical

characteristics for the position of elder and the deacons are in the process of developing the

same for the position of deacon. This document is available to anyone who would like to view

it. Nominations will be accepted until March 27, 2018 and may be submitted to

clerk@ebenezercrc.com or put in the clerk’s mailbox. We will be looking to fill 3 elders’

positions and 3 deacons’ positions.

FROM COUNCIL - Please note that we will not be holding a spring congregational meeting

at this time. It has been decided that we would likely proceed with one when we embark

more fully on our visioning process. We encourage you to talk to a council member if you have

any concerns. Clerk of council - Grace B

BULLETIN DEADLINE - The deadline to get announcements into the bulletin continues to be

noon Thursdays. Sometimes I have other projects on Fridays and have to print the bulletin

Thursday afternoon so I cannot guarantee I will be able to accept late announcements. Thank

you for your help with this! -Monica

CRAFTING RETREAT - Our next crafting retreat will be held April 20 - 21. Watch for more

announcements soon!

WIDOWED LUNCH BUNCH - will be held at the home of Luke & Alyse K April 8 at 12:30 pm.

We welcome everyone who is widowed.

Community & Denominational Announcements CLASSIS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS - Highlights form the March 14-15 Classis meeting in Red

Deer are printed and pinned to the bulletin board by the mailboxes.

GET YOUR TICKETS - Join the Mob at Trinity Christian Reformed Church for the Mosaic Cen-

tre’s ROARING ‘20s Dinner and Auction Saturday April 21st @ 5:00 pm. $60/each. Visit: mosai-

cauction.eventbrite.com or/RSVP to the Mosaic Centre at 780.722.3247

GALS - GROWING, ALIVE LIVING, SERVING - Leduc Alliance church’s women’s ministry

present an evening with Cindy Keating, writer, speaker, and worship leader. Women of all ages

are welcome to join us April 23, 2018 @7pm at Leduc Alliance Church.

WONDROUS SPRING, MAJESTIC KING – April 7, 2018, 7 p.m. Christian Male Choir spring

concert @ Trinity CRC in Edmonton. Performances by Concordia Community Band, Mighty

Power Singers, Elsie Hoover and more. Tickets $15 available from performers and at the door.

Children 14 & under free. Coffee and fellowship after the concert. For more information, email

ecmchoir@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook.

ANNOUNCEMENT - Covenant CRC in Edmonton is happy to announce that Pastor Michelle

Kool has accepted the call to become their lead pastor. To help them celebrate this joyous

occasion, they invite all members from Classis Alberta North to attend a church service at

10:30 am on April 8, 2018 at Covenant CRC, 19010-87 Avenue NW, Edmonton. There is cake.

JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR - Registration opens online on April 1-30 for children entering grade 3

through grade 8 this fall. Registration forms and info about the choir is at

www.joyfulnoisechoir.ca. This year, the choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary of joint ministry

with Rehoboth in November. The choral program offers children an opportunity to develop

and use their gift of music in service as ambassadors for those who have developmental disa-

bilities. For further information contact Rein Selles at rein.selles@gmail.com or call 780-458-0698.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - Summer Employment, Member Service Representative, Christian

Credit Union, Edmonton. We are currently seeking a dynamic, service orientated individual to

join our team in the capacity of a Member Service Representative for the summer months;

May 1- August 31. As a Member Service Representative 1 (MSR), you are part of a dynamic re-

tail branch team. Your job is to make everyone feel welcomed from the moment they enter

our Edmonton Branch and assist them with their day to day banking needs. For more infor-

mation, visit https://www.christiancu.ca/careers

KING’S UNIVERSITY CHOIRS - Netherlands Choir Tour Kickoff Concert - Held April 29 at First

Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: adults $20, seniors and non-King’s students $15, King's

alumni and children under 12 $5, Free for current King’s students (provide ID)

2018 EAGLES SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS - Registration is open! Sign up volleyball for

boys and girls, with camps ranging from ages 9 to 17. The camps are co-hosted by The King’s

University and Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary (located in Sherwood Park) and run

between August 27 and 30. For more information and to register, go to kingsu.ca.

Deacon’s Corner 1st Offering - EBENEZER MINISTRIES - This offering is used to cover the day-to-day expenses of the

church, fund the various ministries at Ebenezer, cover the salaries of staff, and contributes to

the ministry shares that we are committed to as members of Classis Alberta North and the CRC

Denomination.

2nd Offering - RISEUP HOUSE - Established in 2007 Riseup House Society is an equipping and heal-

ing women’s outreach centre responding to the reality of domestic violence and abuse. Riseup

House provides group support, counselling and resources for women impacted by intimate

partner abuse, and educates individuals and community groups about preventing and re-

sponding to abuse. For more info see riseuphouse.ca

Next Week - RESONATE GLOBAL MISSION - Formed by the joining of Christian Reformed Home

Missions and Christian Reformed World Missions, Resonate Global Mission trains missional lead-

ers, guides new churches, and forges partnerships to proclaim and live out the good news of

Jesus Christ worldwide. Resonate will build on the good work of Home Missions and World Mis-

sions, introducing people to Christ in North America and around the world. That means contin-

uing partnerships with churches in the United Sates and Canada to plant churches, do campus

ministry, train and equip pastors, and develop future leaders. Additionally, it means sending

missionaries overseas, proclaiming the Gospel, and forging lasting partnerships to help people

in every nation discover God’s plan for their church, community and life. For more information

see resonateglobalmission.org

Thank You to Our Volunteers Ushers: Ruby P, Dennis P, Luke K Good Friday: Andrew V, Andy Z, Marilyn Z

Next Week: Dennis V, Tim C, Bev C

Greeters: Henk & Mennie S Good Friday: James & Cindy H Next Week: Jason & Yoka T

Coffee Duties: Tom T, Bryan & Michelle T, Matt & Leanne K GF: No Coffee

Next Week: Nathan V, Barry & Kelly H, Rudy & Karen G

Worship Team: Marianne & Team GF: Various Next Week: Grace & Team

Projection & Audio: Nicole & Mike GF: Pete & Wes Next Week: Jamie & Matt

Serving Elder: Gord W GF: Grace B Next Week: Herman B

Nursery: Supervisor - Carol W

Tod: Carol W, Mike D, Birgit M, Naomi G Inf: Kendra F, Linda H, Grace C

Good Friday: Supervisor - Christine H

Tod: Jon P, Lois D Inf: Christine H, Alesha S, Sophie C

Next Week: Supervisor - Linda K

Tod: Colin B, Charlene V, Owen V Inf: Linda K, Kelly L, Beth H, Kaija M