Bulletin Announcements


We hold in prayer Chip & Wendy and their family as they grieve the death of Chip's father, Delmer Bender, who died on Monday, October 26. Delmer was in his 89th year. The funeral took place on Friday at East Zorra Mennonite Church. ESMC sent a bouquet of flowers to the funeral home.Delmer'S OBITUARY 

Chip and Wendy wish to thank the congregation for the many expressions of comfort and support we received at the time of Chip's dad's passing. We felt well cared for. 

Wendy and Chip will be away from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9.

Kit S. had surgery last week and they are recovering at home.

We sincerely appreciate the generosity of this congregation. As we approach the end of the year, if you are considering additional year-end givings, please keep our general fund in mind. We also welcome cash donations to help support our coffee time fellowship, which provides a wonderful opportunity for us to gather and connect with one another. Thank you all very much! Joyce Collard & Kayla Wallace Groh

175th Anniversary Community Art Project | To celebrate our 175th anniversary, a 3D art installation of a tree is being created, and we invite you to participate! On Sunday, November 15th and 22nd during the education time, supplies will be provided for anyone who would like to decorate a leaf to hang on an Erb Street Tree to represent the gift you are to the community. If you are unable to attend either of those Sundays but would still like to participate – please reach out to Jen Helmuth and she’ll make sure you can join the fun.

175th Anniversary Celebration | Pictures and artifacts highlighting different parts of our history will be on display in the lounge until November 15th. 

Eternity Sunday | On Sunday, November 22, during our worship service we will be remembering those who have died over this past year. If you have a family member, close friend or relative that you would like mentioned in our service, please submit their name, date of death and age to Shari in the church office. We would like to have this information by Friday, Nov. 13. Thanks.

Notice of Congregational Forum | Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 9:45 am to 10:00 am | in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. Agenda and documents were sent by email on Friday, November 6. Please contact Shari (office@erbstchurch.ca) if you would like a printed copy of these documents.

Prime Timers Christmas Luncheon | Mon. Nov. 30 | 12 noon | Schmidtsville Restaurant, Wellesley | Join us for lunch! Sign up by Nov. 23 on the sheet downstairs. Limited seating, so sign up early to save your seat! Cost is $36 per person, payable to Tim Kennel before Nov. 25.

Coin Offering | Nov. 1 coin offering for House of Friendship: $111.90

We love having a full sanctuary! We ask all who are able to sit a row or two further towards the front, in order to make more space in the back half of the sanctuary for families with children and latecomers. Thanks!

Name Tags | We encourage all attendees to wear name tags so we can get to know each other. Blank name tags are available in the foyer. If you would like a reusable name tag and/or a mailbox, please email Shari at office@erbstchurch.ca to request one. 

Ongoing Announcements

  • Nut-Free Policy: Some in the congregation have serious nut allergies. When bringing food to church, please ensure that it is nut-free. Thank you!
  • Hearing assist receivers are available on the centre aisle side of the sound booth before the start of the service.
  • Headsets for simultaneous translation into Kinyamulenge are available on the ramp side of the sound booth before worship.
  • Video recording and picture taking at church on Sunday mornings are not allowed, except by designated ESMC photographers, to protect each person's privacy.
  • A Nursery is available off the foyer for parents with preschoolers.
  • Children’s Activities are available on the tables at the back of the sanctuary and Activity Bags are available in the coat rack area off the foyer.
  • Pew cushions are available above the coat rack near the ramp.