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November 8, 2009. Vital Spiritual Practices Unity
Welcome Call to worship Leader: Let us come together with humility. People: How good a thing it is when all of God’s people live together in unity. Leader: Though we may be tempted to use harsh words, let us come together with gentleness. People: How good a thing it is when all of God’s people live together in unity. Leader: Though we may want everything to happen quickly, let us come together with patience. People: How good a thing it is when all of God’s people live together in unity. Leader: Though the world around often encourages hate, let us come together in love. People: How good a thing it is when all of God’s people live together in unity. Leader: In humility, gentleness, patience, love and unity, All: let us worship the God who has called us together. From Words for Worship 2 Only One All praise to our redeeming Lord HWB # 21
Prayer for peace and unity Jesus help us live in peace SJ # 52 *Offering and coin offering
Children’s time Romans 12: 3-18
Meditation: Living Unity Communion Put peace into each other’s hands SJ # 87 Seed scattered and sown HWB # 454 Congregational Prayer
Announcements Heart with loving heart united HWB # 420 Benediction
*Coin offering for the peace work of Mennonite Central Committee. There is a nursery for young children across from the main washrooms.
Leading in Worship: Preservice, offertory, postlude : Praise Band Worship Leader : Shirley Kennel Song Leader : Sara Roth Accompanists : Jean Gingerich, Doris Martin Children’s Story : Sandy Scheerer Sermon : Pastor Ilene Bergen Congregational Prayer : Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck
Coffee, tea and juice will be served in the fellowship hall following the service.
Today 11 & 11:15 - Christian Education for all ages. Preschool (age 2) in room 004, lower level. Preschool (age 3 & 4) in room 008, lower level. Kindergarten to grade 5 in lower assembly area. Jr. Youth (grades 6-8) in room 005, lower level. Youth (high school) meet in north upper gym room. Young Adults meet in south upper gym room. Leader: Tim Miller Dyck Young Adult and Adult electives: -- Bible study on the Book of Revelation meets in by the library today. Leader: Pastor Ilene Bergen and others.
-- film festival of Mennonite Central Committee videos meets in the sanctuary today. Leader: Karl Bergen
-- study on health and our stewardship of it meets in room 114. Leaders: Helen Steinmann, Sandra Roth
Noon - Church Potluck. Enjoy lunch with your church family!
Tonight from 6:00-8:30 we are invited to attend Building Bridges, Not Walls, a rally and worship service with Bishara Awad from Bethlehem, and the Inshallah Choir of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon Rd., Kitchener. 6:00 p.m. - Social hour with refreshments, music, and table displays. 7:00 - Worship led by the 60 voice Inshallah Choir of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. 7:30 - Keynote Address by Bishara Awad, “Building Bridges and keeping the Church Alive in the Land of the Bible.” 8:15 - Open dialogue with Dr. Awad. Offering for Bethlehem Bible College and Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem. See poster above information table in the main hallway.
This Week Tuesday 6:45 p.m. - All women are invited to an evening of quilting and knotting comforters followed by a devotional and refreshments.
Wednesday 8 - 8:30 a.m. - Meeting for prayer in room 115. All are welcome. 5:20 - 8 p.m. - LOGOS for children and youth from grades 1-12. This week ’s theme is Remembrance Day. 7 p.m. - Public Prayer Walk for Peace. Meet at Rockway Mennonite Church (32 Weber St. W., Kitchener) and then walk to several locations in downtown Kitchener. For information, contact Matthew Bailey-Dick at 519.745.8458 or 8:00 p.m. - Choir practice in the sanctuary.
Thursday 7 p.m. - Gift Discernment meets at the church. 7:30 p.m. - Werner Weins from Mennonite Central Committee will share stories and photos of Global Family Education Sponsorship from his recent trip to Honduras and Nicaragua at Elmira Mennonite Church.
Friday 9-11:30 a.m., 1-3 p.m. - Seminar on “Spirituality and Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the End of Life” with Dr. Pippa Hall in the Great Hall at Conrad Grebel University College. This is a free event, but you must register: www.grebeluwaterloo.ca/sa or call 519.885.0220 x24264 or email
Saturday 9 a.m. - Annual Conference, "Meeting MCC 2009!" at Eden High School, 535 Lake St., St. Catharines. Mennonite Central Committee stories from Ontario and around the world, interactive seminars, music and worship, followed by an MCC Colombia fundraising supper. Bussing from 50 Kent Ave., Kitchener available. To register contact MCC: 519.745.8458, 905.646.3161 or ontario.mcc.org and notify Keith Wagler or Karl Bergen.
Next Sunday 9:15 - Prayer in room 115 9:30 - Pre-service music 9:45 - Vital Spiritual Practices: Simplicity. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42. Sermon: Finding your focus. Speaker: Pastor Steve Drudge. 11 & 11:15 a.m. - Christian Education for all ages.
Small Groups Nov. 12 (Thurs.) - Foundations course begins. Orientation to Christian faith from an Anabaptist perspective. Supper begins at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Contact Pastor Steve for details.
Nov. 12 (Thurs.) 7:30 p.m . - Meeting at Don & Marilyn Steinmann’s, A-3045 Bleams Rd., New Hamburg. You are welcome to join this group. Call Janessa Otto.
Nov. 12 (Thurs.) 7:30 p.m. - Meeting at Eilene Helmuth’s, 76 Hastings Crt., Baden. Studying from the book and dvd “God is closer than you think” by John Ortberg. You are welcome to join this group. Call Darlene Gingerich.
Nov. 18 (Wed.) 8 p.m. - Young Adults meeting at Tim Gingerich’s. For more information call Brent.
Nov. 19 (Thurs.) 3:15 p.m. - Nithview Seniors’ Bible study meets in the Community Room. Call Victor & Viola Dorsch.
Nov. 19 (Thurs.) 7:30 p.m. - Meeting at the church. For more information call Ruth Steinmann.
MYF (high school & up) Nov. 13 & 14 (Fri. & Sat.) - Lock-In at the church.
Coming Events
Nov. 19 (Thurs.) 7-8:30 p.m.
- All are invited for gym night
activities. Check the web sites for dates www.smchurch.ca/Gym Activities
Nov. 21 (Sat.) 2-4 p.m. - Nithview Christmas Tea & Bake Sale. Donations of home baking would be greatly appreciated. Please have baking at Nithview by 11 a.m. on November 21st.
Nov. 22 (Sun.) 9:45 a.m. - Eternity Sunday. We will remember members of the congregation and other family and friends who have died during the past year (November 2008 to November 2009). Please print the names of people you want to remember, along with a contact name, on the sheet located on the table in the hallway.
Nov. 24 (Tues.) 7 p.m. - Training session for all church Facility Supervisors, Sunday morning coffee time preparers and anyone from the church who would like to rent the fellowship hall and use the kitchen for future family gatherings.
Nov. 24 (Tues.) 7 p.m. - Discover Rockway Open House. Learn about the excellent offerings at Rockway by touring the school, meeting teachers and students. Register online at www.rockway.ca/Events/Listings/RockwayOpenHouse/open.house.registration.aspx Bring the family!
Nov. 25 (Wed.) 7 p.m. - MennoHomes Annual General meeting at Elmira Mennonite Church. Refreshments will be served. Hear of the wonderful things that have happened since 2001 in our collective response to the need for affordable housing.
Nov. 25 (Wed.) 7-8:30 p.m. - Teen Dating & Violence Information Night at Holiday Inn, Cambridge. Speaker: Sue Gallagher. Reserve by e-mailing Anne Groulx at Cost: Adults/$15; Students/$8. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Cambridge.
Nov. 26 (Thurs.) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Day of Quiet Prayer at Cedar Springs Retreat Centre. Theme: Preparation for Advent. Registration deadline is Nov. 19th. Cost: $20. Bring a Bible, journal and a bag lunch.
Dec. 5 (Sat.) - Christmas Dinner For All Ages. Share the joy of Christ’s coming with friends, family and neighbours. Invitations to share are on the table in the hall. 6 p.m. - punch; 6:30 p.m. - dinner. Full hot turkey meal with a short program to follow. Bring a salad or dessert , enough for you and our guests. Costs: $4/adult; $2.50/child (4-12 years); Free/3 years and under. Please sign the sheet on the table by the mailboxes with numbers for all attending. Cost for the meal will be received at the event and exact payment would be appreciated.
Dec. 8 (Tues.) 6:30 p.m. - All women are invited to a Christmas potluck at the church.
Jan. 25-26, 2010 - Men’s Ski Trip. There is the option of the 24th as well. Sign up at the table in the hall. Questions - talk to Mark Scheerer.
Notices 1. A prayer newsletter from Stefan, Pascale & Elijah Cherry, church planters in Ottawa, is posted on the bulletin board in the upper lobby.
2. Mennonite Central Committee "To Remember Is To Work For Peace" buttons are available on a table in the main hall. Wear one during this week of remembrance then return it to be used again next year.
3. The Christian Academics committee welcomes students enrolled or considering enrolling in Mennonite schools to apply for tuition assistance from our Spending Plan. This application is for school attendance during 2010, either the January - June term coming up, or the fall term beginning next September. Remember, our congregation supports church schools and recognizes their importance in Christian education, preparing people for using their gifts in all areas of life and in the mission of the church. Application forms and information regarding this financial aid are available from Susan Seyler, and must be returned by November 15th , latest. Please ask Susan at church, or call her at home.
4. The church photography committee would like copies of your pictures of church activities. Please bring them in on a memory stick or cd to Steve Kennel, Jeff Miller or Mike Gingerich.
5. November is Family Violence Prevention Month . For information or support, call Karen at Wilmot Family Resource Centre (519.662.2731) or Wellesley Township Community Health Centre (519.656.9028 ext 230.)
6. Do you parents sometimes feel like you need a Time-Out? Steinmann is starting a new group for parents of young children where you will be able to meet for coffee, fellowship, devotions and sharing. Child care will be provided, so it will be a fun time for your children as well. The group is planning to meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the morning, starting in December. We are also in need of people of any age or stage of life who would be willing to take the occasional Tuesday morning out of their schedule to play with busy little toddlers, snuggle precious babies and generally keep the children occupied while their parents meet. If you are interested either in coming or helping with child care, please contact Pastor Myrna, Holly Leis, Joanne Schwartzentruber or Krista Fortin or sign up on the sheet in the lobby.
7. Check the bulletin board in the upper lobby for job postings at House of Friendship and a posting for Assistant Director at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp.
Last Sunday we offered $ 23,386.00 in worship to God. Spending Plan: $ 16,304.00 Mortgage Reduction: $ 7,074.00 Jr. Sunday School: $ 8.00
Congregational Spending Plan Update Our offerings to date are $399,375. In order to meet our 2009 approved spending plan we need $160,493. To meet our commitment, $20,062 is needed per Sunday for the remainder of this year. Please continue to be generous, as we need to consider our 2009 expenses.
If you have any questions, please speak to any one of the Finance committee members: Delphine Schwartzentruber, Quentin Martin, Brent Steinmann or Wendy Wagler.
Personal Notes
Remember In Prayer This Week
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