EAST UNION MENNONITE CHURCH
Kalona, Iowa
Jay Miiller, Pastor
Elders: Ed Yoder, Norman Schrock, Charlene Rhodes, Keith Dickel
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Vol. LVII January 13, 2008 No. 2 |
| Worship Leader(s): | Tom Miller, Vince Rhodes |
| Sermon: | Jay Miiller |
| Songleader: | Deb Derksen |
| Accompanist: | Nici Bontrager |
9:15 a.m. Prelude
9:30 a.m. Worship
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WORSHIP |
Call to Worship
Singing
First Fruits Offering
Scripture: John 15:1-4
Sermon: “Relationships of Resource, Strength, and Marriage”
Songs of Response
Sharing/Prayer
Parting Song:
Sending
Announcements/Dismissal
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
Nursery Attendants during the worship service are: Sarah Yoder, Gretchen Geyer
Next Sunday: Denise Litwiller, Ida Mae Short
The nursery is open for any children up to five years of age. Please feel free to bring children in before the service starts or at any time during the service.
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Prayer Reminders |
Pleasantview Resident: Jeanette Yoder
Recuperating: Clarabelle Schlabaugh, Anna Yoder, Jeanette Yoder
Special Concerns: Peggy Blosser, Chris Charles, Marge Gingerich, Menno Helmuth
College Students: Chase Gingerich, Shane Miller, Rachel Yoder
Global Concerns
From Mission Network: Mennonite Voluntary Service participants, John Neiswander, Laura Rheinheimer & Carrie VanderHoek, work in Harlingen, TX, with people who have fled the dangers & struggles in tier home countries to seek refuge in the U.S. Pray that God will give them compassion as they listen to these people’s stories.
Thank you for your special
prayers, support, meals, and for all of your thoughtfulness during
the time of my Dad's surgery and recovery. He is healing well at home now
and is gaining new strength everyday. Thank you, Sarah Yoder and family
New Phone Numbers:
Peggy/Harold Blosser – 319-325-4699 – cell
Sonya Blosser – 319-325-2764 – cell
The old number – 319-339-9190 – is no longer in use.
Choir will begin
practicing for the spring season on Wed., January 23 at 7:15 pm.
If you enjoy singing and would like to join choir you are welcome.
As Music Committee works at variety in our worship services for a
few weeks or more, Stirred will have the pre-service music on January 20.
Come early to sing.
The IMS senior class will serve the annual Chili Supper on
Saturday, January 26 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available
from any senior: $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 5-12, and
children four and under are free. There is also babysitting available in the
chapel.
You are invited to a farewell reception for Phyllis Litwiller,
RN, C. Director of Nursing on January 20from 2-4 pm in the chapel at
Pleasantview Home. Phyllis is retiring after 23 years of dedicated
service to Pleasantview Home.
Attendance Last Sunday: Morning Service – 170 Sunday School – 125
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Giving Through 1/06/08 |
Giving |
| Last Week's Giving | $8,306.00 |
| Year To Date Giving | $8,306.00 |
| Average Weekly Needed | $5,249 |
| Weeks Left in Budget Year |
51 |
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THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES |
Today, January 13
Noon: MYF Philly Cheese steak sandwiches, salad and dessert bar fundraiser meal at Kalona Mennonite Church. Freewill offering will be taken with proceeds going toward expenses of the next youth convention.
Martha Hernandez will be licensed for ministry at Washington Mennonite Church at 2:00 pm. Martha was affirmed for licensing by the Pastoral Leadership Committee of our conference. She is involved with church planting work among Hispanic people in Iowa City and Washington along with her husband Ramiro. She is active in preaching and leads Bible studies for women. Martha is also very active with the MC USA Hispanic Women’s organization. You are invited to this service of licensing.
Wednesday, January 16
7:00- MYF will meet in the MYF room for a bible study.
The Prayer Group will meet at the church at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 17
Church Council will meet at the church at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 12
Next Sunday, January 20