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

Special Music: “On Eagle’s Wings”

                        “I Bind My Heart This Tide”

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Sermon: “Context, Context, Context; the Location of Worship”

Song of Response

Survey

Sharing/Prayer

Special Offering – Books for Cesar and Patricia
Parting Song

Sending
Announcements/Dismissal

10:45 a.m. Sunday School

Nursery Attendants during the worship service are:   Marv Hershberger, Christian Swartzentruber

Next Sunday: Loren Hochstedler, Tommy Rhodes

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:  Jeanette Yoder

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

Mercy Hospital: Nina Yoder

Special Concerns: Peggy Blosser, Marge Gingerich, Menno Helmuth

College Students: Will Derksen, Brett Miller, Adam Yoder

Serving in MCC: Dale & Linda Miller, Jen & Kerry Saner-Harvey

Global Concerns

From Mission Network: Pray for Cindy & Tim Buhler, MMN workers, as they apply for work permits so they may return to Macau in late July.  In the past, this process sometimes has caused difficulties for mission workers.

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.
 
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!
 
The Wellman Mennonite MYF is hosting their annual Mush Fry on March 9 from 11:30 to 1:00. Everyone is invited to this old fashioned meal of fried mush, tomato gravy, liverwurst, whole hog sausage and scrambled eggs. Proceeds go toward the MYF youth convention expenses and mission projects.
 
If anyone who is not an advocate but would like to volunteer to take a turn in the nursery during the worship service let Joyce know so she can get you on the next schedule.
 
Need a warm place with lots of laughter in the midst of this cold and snow?  Make your reservation for a seat or table at the West Union MYF dinner theater—The Not Quite So Late Show—March 29 at 6:30.  Call Donna Yoder at 656-2160, or email gdyoder@kctc.net before all chairs are full.  Suggested donation of $20 per person/$15 for students.   
 
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.

Today, February 24

• Chronicle articles for March are due.

• Gift Discernment forms are due.

Wednesday, February 27

• Choir will practice at 7:15 p.m. at the church.

Saturday, March 1

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

• BRING YOUR CHILD TO SUPER SATURDAY at IMS, 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! 

• Asenath Libby and Britt Hochstetler will present a joint senior recital celebrating the arts 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.

Next Sunday, March 2

• Crooked Creek Christian Camp invites you to join us, 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.

 
 Attendance Last Sunday: NO CHURCH OR SUNDAY SCHOOL LAST WEEK
 

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 1:30 pm

Pastor Jay Miiller – 683-3158 – home