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

Resurrection Scripture

“Fanfare for Easter” – Harold Blosser

“Christ Who Left His Home in Glory” – Kolb MH 478 Cong and Choir   

“Christ the Lord is Risen today” – arr. Cherwien – MH 179 (Cong. joins on v. 1 & 4, choir sings v. 2 & 3)  accomp. Piano/trumpets/timpani

“This is the Day the Lord has Made” – G. F. Handel

Living Cross

Singing

First Fruits Offering

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Sermon: “Creating room for the possibilities of God”

Song of Response

Sharing/Prayer

Announcements/Dismissal

Parting Song “Hallelujah Chorus” – Handel

Nursery Attendants during the worship service are:    Renae Miller, Linnea Slabaugh

Next Sunday:

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:  Marguerite Zook

Recuperating: Clarabelle Schlabaugh, Nina Yoder is recovering at Pleasantview.

Special Concerns: Peggy Blosser, Marge Gingerich, Menno Helmuth

College Students: Clint Gingerich, Erika Rodriguez, Tim Yoder

From Last Week’s Sharing Time: Jan Yoder, Judy Showalter & parents traveling to Honduras, Marilyn Hansen, Emma & Taylor Bluemel (Betsy and Landon’s friends)

Global Concerns

From Mission Network: Praise God for MMN workers & believers around the world who worship together the resurrected Christ this Easter day. 

All who have sung the “Hallelujah Chorus” are welcome to join the choir at the end of the service.  Copies will be available in the front pew.

A special thank you to all who ministered to me in so many ways during my 7 week hospitalization.  The prayers, flowers, cards, phone calls and visits were very much appreciated.     Nina Yoder

Spruce 'It' Up: Your Yard, Your House, Your Life! The East Union Women's Banquet will be held Wednesday, April 23. Tickets for this event will go on sale next Sunday, March 30. The cost will be $9. Mark your calendars!

Anyone interested in Instruction/Baptism class please ocntact Pastor Jay by March 30.  Classes will meet on either Sunday afternoon or Wednesday evening for 6 sessions.

Everyone is invited to a “Town Hall” meeting on Wed., April 9.  We will have apotluck meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meetin from 7:15 to 8:30.  Some topics are pre-selected.  We will try to space topics out so that as many as possible will be addressed and wil try to have time for new items that may be tabled for another evening.

The MYF will meet at Ryan’s Wed., April 2 at 7:00 p.m. for a Bible Study.

“Christ Who Left His Home in Glory” is a Mennonite Easter hymn.  Abram Kolb heard the music in a dream and spen the rst of the night creating the hymn.  It first appeared in The Church and Sunday School Hymnal of 1902.  Abram Kolb was born in Kitchener, Ontario, taught in public schools of Michigan and Ontario.  He was assistant editor and editor of Herald of Truth  published in Elkhart, Indiana.  He was also choral director of the Elkhart Institute which later became Goshen College. – Harold Blosser (see Hymnal Cmpanion)

Our group subscription plan to The Mennontie is renewing.  The Mennonitee, magazine for Mennontie Church USA, seeks to fulfill its mision of helping raders glorify God, grow in f aith and become agents of healing and hope in the world through articles that c hallenge and inspire, news that ocnnects raders to the larger Mennontie community and much more.  If you are interested in joining our group plan – or to continue your supscription – please contact Joyce by April 18.

PENNY POWER - Starting in April look for the big penny.  We will be collecting change during the months of April and May.  The goal for Penny Power collection in the US for 2008 is 650,000.  In 2007 the total donation was $612,551. Old and Young start saving your change now.

Spring Work Days for IMS students are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, March 24 & 25. If you would like to hire a student, please contact an IMS student or call the school office (656-2073).

The IMS Theatre & Music Departments’ will present Fiddler on the Roof at 7:00 p.m., April 4 & 5 in Celebration Hall. A cast of 55 students brings the story of Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. Reserved tickets are available by calling the IMS office:  656-2073; 683-2586. Ticket prices:  $8 adults; $5 students K–12.

Pleasantview Home is replacing 2 diesel emergency generators and will accept sealed bids for their sale.  Both were purchased new, installed on site and have been serviced regularly and test run weekly in a clean environment.  Sealed bids for one or both items may be mailed or delivered to Pleasantview Home, 811 3^rd Street, Kalona, IA  52247.  The sealed bids need to be delivered on or before 9:00 a.m. March 28, 2008.  For further information, please contact Ray Poe or Bruce Harvey at 319-656-2421.

The Concert Choir from Bethel College in North Newton, Kan., will sing at Iowa Mennonite School at 1:45 p.m. and at West Union Church at 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 4. The 45-voice choir sings a repertoire of mostly sacred music under the direction of Dr. William Eash. The concert is free and open to the public. Contact: 319-656-2073. 

The Kalona First Responders Spring Blood Drive will be Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1 & 2, at the Methodist Church hall, from 2-7 PM.  Your support and donation is greatly appreciated.    All blood will be used for patients at the University Hospital.  Successful donors will receive free cholesterol screening or a beautiful Hawkeye umbrella.  For questions or to sign up, call Ethel Bontrager, 656-2481.

On April 6, 2008, Washington Mennonite Church will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.  Peter Wiebe will be speaking at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM with a noon meal beginning at 11:45 AM and a drama/reminiscing at 1 PM.  We invite you to join us in celebrating this special milestone of our congregation.

Pathway Christian School will hold Kindergarten Roundup on April 16 from 8:30 to 12 noon.  Contact the school at 656-5443.

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 Tues., March 25 at 7 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.

Attendance Last Sunday: Morning Service – 171    Sunday School – 131

Today, March 23

• There will be NO Sunday school.
• April Chronicle articles due.

Wednesday, March 26

• Choir will practice at 7:15 p.m. at the church.
• Starting at 7:00 PM in the Mid-Prairie High School Student Center, a second “Caring Community Initiative” meeting will be held. This 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.

Thursday, March 27

·         Washington Area Habitat for Humanity (WAHFH) will be holding its annual APPRECIATION DINNER, at the Washington United Methodist Church. The meal begins at 6:00 pm and will be followed by a fund-raising auction of unique items. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Federation Bank or from any of the Habitat board members. Thank you for your continued support of WAHFH by making your night out count!

Saturday, March 29

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

Next Sunday, March 30

• CrossWorks Youth Ministries of Upper Deer Creek Church is having their annual BBQ pork dinner at 11:45 am at the church. The cost is on a donation basis and funds raised will go towards various outreaches ministering to needs within the community this summer.
• The MYF will be having “Fun Nite” at Gene & Judy Bontrager’s at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

Verse 1

When I survey the wondrous cross,

On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss

And pour contempt on all my pride

Verse 2

See from His head, His hands, His feet,

Sorrow and love flow mingled down;

Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,

Or thorn compose so rich a crown.

Chorus

Oh the wonderful Cross, oh the wonderful Cross.

Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live.

Oh the wonderful Cross, oh the wonderful Cross.

All who gather here by grace draw near and bless Your name.

Verse 3

Were the whole realm of nature mine,

That were an offering far too small;

Love so amazing, so divine,

Demands my soul, my life, my all!