Bulletin Announcements


THANK YOU for your contributions (totalling 144 pounds) to our Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. ESMC raised 120 meals for people in need!

We hold in prayer Barry Shantz as he grieves the death of his mother, Lorene Shantz, who passed away on October 11, 2026. She was 96 years old. The funeral service took place in Hanover last week. 

Lorene's obituary funeral livestream link

Fire Alarm Drill next Sunday | Just so you won't be alarmed, our required yearly fire alarm drill will be occurring next Sunday, Oct 25.

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!

Blankets for Community Ministry | With the colder days approaching, The Working Centre invites all who can to contribute washable blankets for those who would benefit from their warmth. If you have some to spare, please leave your donation in the caddy in the foyer. In gratitude, Margaret Nally, Community Ministry

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 fill out a card at the welcome table in the foyer and put it in the pink box on the table or 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.