EAST UNION MENNONITE CHURCH

Kalona, Iowa

Jay Miiller, Pastor

Elders: Ed Yoder, Norman Schrock, Charlene Rhodes, Keith Dickel

9:15 a.m.           Prelude

9:30 a.m.           Worship

Stating Theme and Focus

Opening Prayer

Singing

First Fruits Offering

Children’s Time

Reader’s Theater

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Sermon: “Something’s New Because Something’s Different”

Song of Response

Sharing/Prayer
Parting Song:

Sending
Announcements/Dismissal

10:45 a.m. Sunday School

Nursery Attendants during the worship service are:  Doyle Geyer, Cameron Gingerich

Next Sunday: Marv Hershberger, Christian Swartzentruber

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.

Pleasantview Resident:  Marilyn Yutzy

Recuperating: Harold Blosser, Karen Harvey, Clarabelle Schlabaugh, Jeanette Yoder

Mercy Hospital: Nina Yoder

Special Concerns: Peggy Blosser, Menno Helmuth

College Students: Megan Bontrager, Jon Miiller, Laura Stoltzfus

Global Concerns

From Mission Network: The Soli Deo church in Halle, Germany, has a teaching series on the book of Romans.  MMN workers Sharon & Steve Norton request prayer that believers will understand the foundation of Christian faith & apply its truths.

Church Council has approved using a calling service for announcements, cancellations, etc.  Please fill out the gold form in your mailboxes today and place them in the secretary’s box as soon as possible.  Thank you.
 
If your college student is planning on attending a Mennonite College next year, please let Joyce know by March 1.  Thanks.
 
There is a copy of the revised budget for 2008 in your boxes today.
 
BRING YOUR CHILD TO SUPER SATURDAY at IMS, March 1, 9:00-2:00.  Cost is $20 for the first child and $10 for siblings.  IMS students will provide activities for children K-5th grade and daycare for children 10 months-preschool.   Bring a sack lunch for each child. The children will have fun and you get the day off!  Call IMS to register--656-2073--for Super Saturday!   
 
Crooked Creek Christian Camp invites you to join us on March 2, from 3-5 for a Lenten Prayer Walk. The afternoon is yours to follow where the spirit leads. There will be many different Meditation Stations, including the Prayer Labyrinth and other Lenten prayer resources. All are welcome to attend for as long or as little as desired. Please meet at the Retreat Lodge for more directions.
 
Hey Kids!  If you collected your coins for canoes and kayaks at Crooked Creek Christian Camp with the devotional calendar in January, send your donation to the camp by the end of February.  So far we can pay for 2.5 canoes with a goal of 9.  Thanks for your help!
 
Asenath Libby and Britt Hochstetler will present a joint senior recital celebrating the arts on Saturday, March 1st at 7:00 p.m. in Celebration Hall at Iowa Mennonite School.  Asenath will be performing vocal selections as well as works for piano and portative organ. Britt will be featured in ballet and contemporary numbers.  You are invited to the recital and the reception that follows.
 
MMA College Scholarships:  Students can apply for financial assistance through the MMA College Scholarship program.  Each year MMA offers up to 36 scholarships to students who are members of a congregation with an MMA advocate.  For details visit www.mmaynow.com.  Applications are due Feb. 28, 2008.

Eastern Iowa Mennonite Women’s Spring Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 8:30 AM – 12 PM. The theme this year is “Reaching Out to Friends around the World”. Speakers are Holly Blosser Yoder, Sherry Schrock and Anita Swartzendruber.  More details will be coming later.

Family, Friends, Neighbors, Coworkers….Is someone you know hurting from Divorce? Tell him or her about DivorceCare, a special weekly seminar and support group for persons who are separated or divorced. Sessions are starting Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 pm at First Mennonite Church of Iowa City. For more information contact Marian Schwabbauer at 319-351-3450 or ischwab@ia.net.  If you are interested in viewing a video clip of what DivorceCare offers visit DivorceCare on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DivorceCare.

All women are invited - April 18-20, 2008, at the Wichita Airport Hilton. Join speaker Carolyn Holderread Heggen for a retreat designed especially for women to explore "women's unique way of experiencing the Divine."  Weekend includes workshops, worship, pampering and fellowship! "Women in Conversation: Daring to Let Your Spirits Soar" retreat is co-sponsored by Mennonite Women USA and Laurelville Mennonite Church Center.  To register, E-mail info@Laurelville.org or call 800-839-1021, or go to: www.Laurelville.org <http://www.laurelville.org/> .  Register early by March 1 for a $10 discount. Registration deadline is March 28. (Retreat also offered at Laurelville one week earlier.)

 Attendance Last Sunday: Morning Service – 141            Sunday School – 91

East Union’s website:: www.eastunionmennonite.org

Bulletin announcements should be in the office by 9:30 a.m. on Fridays.

E-mail address for bulletin announcements: Joyceschrock@hotmail.com

REMINDER: Please leave the back 4 benches on the south side of the sanctuary for those responsible for very young children and babies.  Thank you

Phone Numbers:

Ed Yoder – 656-2134

Norman Schrock – 656-2172 – home

Charlene Rhodes – 679-2823

Keith Dickel – 683-2360

Secretary – Joyce Schrock – 656-2172 home

                Office Hours – Wed & Fri. 8:30 to 2:00 pm

Pastor Jay Miiller – 683-3158 – home

Today, February 17

• Youth/Advocate Pizza Party & Game Night will be held in the church fellowship hall at 5:00 pm. Please bring your favorite games and the food items requested on the gold sheet that was in your mailbox. Please see Allison Miller if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
• You are invited to a concert of Christian Instrumental Music with the Paraguayan Harp by Eduard Klassen at 7:00 PM at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church.  A free will offering will be taken. 
   

Monday, February 18

• IMS will host Prospective Student Day tomorrow, February 18. This is a visitation day to attend classes and chapel for any 8th grade student, as well as older students considering a transfer this fall. Please contact Larry Swartzendruber for more information.
   

Wednesday, February 20

• Choir will practice at 7:15 p.m. at the church.
• The Prayer Group will meet at the church at 7:30 p.m.
• Starting at 7:00 PM in the Mid-Prairie High School Student Center, a second “Caring Community Initiative” meeting will be held. The “Caring Community Initiative” began and continues as a joint effort between the Council of Mid-Prairie Churches, Washington County Mental Health Agency, United Action for Youth of Iowa City, Grant Wood Area Agency, and the Mid-Prairie Community School District.  This initiative was started to help the community understand teen stress and the behaviors associated with that stress.  The first session, held November 14th, was well attended.  The February session will focus on identifying ways that community members can become involved with students and schools through a variety of ways.  Additionally, information about cyberbullying and teen online social networks like Facebook will be presented.  All parents and adult community members are invited to attend to become informed and involved in this effort to enhance a positive and nurturing environment in partnership with teens.
   

Saturday, February 23

• Promise Keepers at West Union – 7:00 a.m.
   

Next Sunday, February 24

• Chronicle articles for March are due.