Upcoming Events
Sunday School Classes at Ebenezer, classes start at 9:00am.
Faith Class Lounge Max Lucado
"You Are Never Alone, Trust in the Miracle of God's Presence and Power. It is a 6-lesson study with a DVD for each lesson.
Faith Class Lounge Max Lucado
"You Are Never Alone, Trust in the Miracle of God's Presence and Power. It is a 6-lesson study with a DVD for each lesson.
Blue Christmas Service
Ebenezer Sunday, December 21st at 4:00 pm
Blue? Yes, blue, as in” the blues;” as in "I am feeling blue." Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with cancer or some other disease that puts a question mark over the future, and a number of other human situations make parties and joviality painful for many people in our congregations and communities.
We welcome the all-male quartet, “Good Company”, who last performed for us in August 2025. There is growing attentiveness to the needs of people who are blue at Christmas. Increasing numbers of churches are creating sacred space for people living through dark times. Such services are reflective, accepting where we really are, and holding out healing and hope. Ebenezer Church is holding a Service of the Longest Night (or Blue Christmas service) on Sunday, December 21st at 4:00 pm. It will include quiet carols, an inspiring message and Holy Communion. Please join us in worshiping our God of light, who meets us in our times of darkness and deepest needs. Our live Nativity will follow this service.
Ebenezer Sunday, December 21st at 4:00 pm
Blue? Yes, blue, as in” the blues;” as in "I am feeling blue." Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with cancer or some other disease that puts a question mark over the future, and a number of other human situations make parties and joviality painful for many people in our congregations and communities.
We welcome the all-male quartet, “Good Company”, who last performed for us in August 2025. There is growing attentiveness to the needs of people who are blue at Christmas. Increasing numbers of churches are creating sacred space for people living through dark times. Such services are reflective, accepting where we really are, and holding out healing and hope. Ebenezer Church is holding a Service of the Longest Night (or Blue Christmas service) on Sunday, December 21st at 4:00 pm. It will include quiet carols, an inspiring message and Holy Communion. Please join us in worshiping our God of light, who meets us in our times of darkness and deepest needs. Our live Nativity will follow this service.
Thank you for a wonderful concert.
WILMINGTON HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
AN OLDE WORLD CHRISTMAS
Click on Christmas for the video of the concert.
WILMINGTON HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
AN OLDE WORLD CHRISTMAS
Click on Christmas for the video of the concert.
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Angel Tree tradition will be celebrated with opportunities to provide gifts for children of incarcerated parents. Each child receives two gifts, typically a toy or game and an article of clothing. Caregivers are contacted to provide appropriate gift suggestions. Gift deliveries will be made to families within nearby zip codes. Our Christmas tree with sign-up tags will be available in the Narthex soon. If you have questions or need assistance, please email Donna at [email protected]
Share the Joy! Donna Dennis
Share the Joy! Donna Dennis
Sunday School Christmas Pageant
Sunday December 14th
In the CLC at 9:15am.
Refreshments will be available after the pageant.
Sunday December 14th
In the CLC at 9:15am.
Refreshments will be available after the pageant.
Gifts for the Christ Child
“Whoever receives on such child in my name receives me.” Matt. 18:5
At Ebenezer Church’s worship services on Sunday, December 7, 14, 21, and at each special service leading up to Christmas, you are invited to bring a gift of baby food for the Christ Child. Members and friends who worship with us online can also participate by dropping off your baby food items at Ebenezer during the week or call the church office and arrange for your pick-up at your home. The items we collect will be distributed to families in need through St Stephen’s Food Pantry in Wilmington. Your food gifts will truly be a blessing to the young innocents among us for whom our Lord has a special place in his heart. Please consider this ministry while shopping for your holiday meals and make a visit to the baby food isle. Thank you and may God’s Pease be with you this blessed season.
“Whoever receives on such child in my name receives me.” Matt. 18:5
At Ebenezer Church’s worship services on Sunday, December 7, 14, 21, and at each special service leading up to Christmas, you are invited to bring a gift of baby food for the Christ Child. Members and friends who worship with us online can also participate by dropping off your baby food items at Ebenezer during the week or call the church office and arrange for your pick-up at your home. The items we collect will be distributed to families in need through St Stephen’s Food Pantry in Wilmington. Your food gifts will truly be a blessing to the young innocents among us for whom our Lord has a special place in his heart. Please consider this ministry while shopping for your holiday meals and make a visit to the baby food isle. Thank you and may God’s Pease be with you this blessed season.
Christmas Baskets Zingo’s Feathers & Food Items
We are collecting food items to be used in preparing food baskets to be shared for Thanksgiving with families in our community who have food insecurity. We will be collecting food items until November 21st.
There is a blue tub set just inside the front door of the church in which you can place your donations of the food items listed below.
As Zingo's has changed their feathers policy, we are asking members to consider purchasing $15.00 Zingo's gift cards to place in the gift baskets instead of turkeys this year.
Here are the food items we are collecting: instant mashed potatoes stuffing mix turkey gravy cranberry sauce boxed macaroni & cheese canned vegetables dessert/Cake, Brownies, etc. mixes soup, peanut butter, shelve stable boxed milk, pasta, and pasta sauce. If you know of a family in our community who would appreciate the gift of a food basket, or if you have any questions, please notify the church office or contact Pastor Mary Browne.
We are collecting food items to be used in preparing food baskets to be shared for Thanksgiving with families in our community who have food insecurity. We will be collecting food items until November 21st.
There is a blue tub set just inside the front door of the church in which you can place your donations of the food items listed below.
As Zingo's has changed their feathers policy, we are asking members to consider purchasing $15.00 Zingo's gift cards to place in the gift baskets instead of turkeys this year.
Here are the food items we are collecting: instant mashed potatoes stuffing mix turkey gravy cranberry sauce boxed macaroni & cheese canned vegetables dessert/Cake, Brownies, etc. mixes soup, peanut butter, shelve stable boxed milk, pasta, and pasta sauce. If you know of a family in our community who would appreciate the gift of a food basket, or if you have any questions, please notify the church office or contact Pastor Mary Browne.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Zingo’s
It is that time of year again where Ebenezer and friends will have the opportunity to ring the Salvation Army Bell at Zingo’s. Our dates will be Saturdays, December 6th, 13th, and 20th with one-hour slots from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. More sign-up information to come. It is a great way to help others and let your light shine by volunteering. Sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex Any questions please contact Donna Dennis at [email protected]
It is that time of year again where Ebenezer and friends will have the opportunity to ring the Salvation Army Bell at Zingo’s. Our dates will be Saturdays, December 6th, 13th, and 20th with one-hour slots from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. More sign-up information to come. It is a great way to help others and let your light shine by volunteering. Sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex Any questions please contact Donna Dennis at [email protected]
HEAVEN AND EARTH: ADVENT AND INCARNATION
by Bishop William Willimon
Tuesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:45 – 10:50 am
Our Advent study will center us in the understanding that if we are to have a future different from the past, it must come as a gift, not of our own devising. Our God gives us that gift, brining heaven to earth and changing everything with life-transforming good news. Watch out. Get ready. God is on the way.
Copies of the book are available in the church office; a donation of $12.00 is suggested to help offset the cost of the books. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Mary.
by Bishop William Willimon
Tuesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:45 – 10:50 am
Our Advent study will center us in the understanding that if we are to have a future different from the past, it must come as a gift, not of our own devising. Our God gives us that gift, brining heaven to earth and changing everything with life-transforming good news. Watch out. Get ready. God is on the way.
Copies of the book are available in the church office; a donation of $12.00 is suggested to help offset the cost of the books. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Mary.
ACTS: CATCHING UP WITH THE SPIRIT
by Rev. Dr. Matthew Skinner
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Begins Tuesday, November 4, 9:45 -10:50 am
This six-week study provides a broad, theologically sound introduction to this unique and crucial book that chronicles the story of God’s grace flooding out to the world through the lives of the apostles in the decades immediately following Christ’s ascension into heaven. This study will carry through November, take a break in December for our Advent study, and resume in January.
Copies of the book are available in the church office; a donation of $15.00 is suggested to cover the cost of the book. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Mary.
by Rev. Dr. Matthew Skinner
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Begins Tuesday, November 4, 9:45 -10:50 am
This six-week study provides a broad, theologically sound introduction to this unique and crucial book that chronicles the story of God’s grace flooding out to the world through the lives of the apostles in the decades immediately following Christ’s ascension into heaven. This study will carry through November, take a break in December for our Advent study, and resume in January.
Copies of the book are available in the church office; a donation of $15.00 is suggested to cover the cost of the book. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Mary.
Ongoing Events
IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE…
…to be mission minded.
Here are mission projects that we focus on all year long,
ways you can have an impact on our community for the kingdom of God:
IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE…
…to be mission minded.
Here are mission projects that we focus on all year long,
ways you can have an impact on our community for the kingdom of God:
Zingo’s Supermarket receipts
–There is a new way to collect. Look under missions to get the info.
Sunday Breakfast Mission Food Closet
– all types of food items are welcome (no glass jars)
Stockings for Soldiers
This month we will do black or white crew socks, small fruit cups, tuna fish in packets, and small snack packs. Of course, we will accept anything else that is suitable. Thanks again for your generous support of this endeavor. Money donations and Christmas cards for the troops are always welcome. Cards would be a great project for the children.
–There is a new way to collect. Look under missions to get the info.
Sunday Breakfast Mission Food Closet
– all types of food items are welcome (no glass jars)
Stockings for Soldiers
This month we will do black or white crew socks, small fruit cups, tuna fish in packets, and small snack packs. Of course, we will accept anything else that is suitable. Thanks again for your generous support of this endeavor. Money donations and Christmas cards for the troops are always welcome. Cards would be a great project for the children.