Kalona, Iowa

Jay Miiller, Pastor

Elders: Charlene Rhodes, Keith Dickel, Lauralee Kauffman

9:15 a.m. Pre-service

 

Call to Worship – Matthew 11:27-30

Congregational Singing/Worship Prayer

First Fruits Offering

Sermon Text & Prayer: Romans 14:7-12, Phil. 2:5-22,  Matthew 5:2-5

Sermon: “Poor, Sad, & Mild: A Blessing of Recovery in Disguise”

Song of Response

Sharing and Prayer

Parting Song

Sending

Postlude

Announcements

Dismissal

15 minutes of Coffee/Fellowship Time 

10:45 a.m.  Sunday School

Nursery Attendants during the worship service are: Dennis Miller

Next Sunday: Gene Bontrager, Justin Boller 

The nursery is open for any children up to five years of age.  Please feel free to bring children in when the sermon starts or at any time after that.

 

Prayer Reminders

Bickford Cottage:  Ervin Miller

Continued Concerns: Peggy Blosser

Recuperating: Marlin Brenneman, Linda Miller, Lindsay Yoder

College Students: Jon Derksen, Joan Gordon, Jed Seward

MCC in Canada: Jen & Kerry Saner-Harvey

We intercede to God on behalf of: East Union brothers and sisters who are lonely, grieving, in pain, need healing or employment, or are carrying heavy burdens.

Global Concerns

From Mission Network: Today concludes a three-day consultation, “And you welcomed me: A consultation of the people of God on Immigration” in Waxahachie, Texas.  Pray for church leaders returning to their communities to implement Bible-based responses to immigration dilemmas.

Eddie and Darla (Knepp) Trejo are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Stella Magdalena, who was born on September 11th in Melbourne, Australia. Stella is welcomed home by older sister Lucia.

Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness.  We enjoyed very much to be among East Union people again.  It was like coming home for Edna and I.  We miss you and think of the rewarding time we spent at East Union.  You are constantly on our prayers.  East Union was the highlight of our experience in our ministry.  May God bless our and thank you.  P.S.  The check will be put to good use.

            Noah and Edna Helmuth

All women from the church are invited to a bridal shower for Carmen Schrock and Joe Fernau on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7:00 p.m.  Carmen and Joe are registered at Yotty’s, Target, Kohl’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Gift Discernment Committee submits the following persons for your affirmation to these positions.  Prayerfully consider these names during the next week and next Sunday you will be asked to fill out a ballot affirming these people.

Elder: Phil Yoder

We will be having communion, foot washing and covenant signing on Sunday, Oct. 4. There will be Sunday School.

Parents of College Students: If you want your students to receive The Mennonite during the school year, let Joyce know by Sept. 27.  Cost is $22.00 per subscription.

Please note that all are welcome to attend chapels at IMS at any time.  Typical chapels are from 9:46 – 10:06 a.m. daily, with the exception of Tuesdays, when students meet in small groups.  Contact the school with questions regarding specific chapels.  The theme for the school year is The Echo the World Needs to Hear.  This week’s chapels include Chris Nachtigall sharing his faith story on Monday, the 21^st; because of in-services, small groups, and Work Days, there will be no other chapels during this week.

All 6^th, 76^th, & 8^th grade students are invited to a “pizza night” on Oct. 8 in conjunction with two athletic events going on at IMS.  There will be a cross country meet & volleyball match taking place; please come & enjoy the activities, grab some pizza, and learn more about IMS!

IMS’ junior class will be preparing & serving the annual Pork Supper on Sat., Oct. 10, from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the gym.  Proceeds will go towards their class trip in the fall of 2010.  Tickets are available from any IMS junior or by contacting the school office.  Students from our congregation are Gretchen Geyer, Landon Slabaugh, Emma Yoder.

Crooked Creek Christian Camp needs volunteers to do small paint, putty, stain and varnish projects at Shepherd’s Inn.  Can you donate an hour or two?  Give the camp a call at 319-653-3611 to volunteer.  Thank you.

A person is never too old to learn something new or make a friend! Crooked Creek Christian Camp invites you to attend Senior Day on October 8 at 9:30 a.m. Join us to hear guest speaker and conference minister, Tim Detweiler, and enjoy a potluck lunch. New this year, in the afternoon guests can take an optional bus tour of the barn quilts in Washington County. Call the camp to reserve your spot or for more information.

The Washington Mennonite Church is hosting a Dinner Theater entitled, “How Can We Be Silent?”   You are invited to attend the Dinner Theater on Oct. 29, 30, and 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the Crooked Creek Christian Camp Pavilion.  Brochures with registration information are available under the mailboxes.  Mail in reservations as soon as possible.  Seats will be filled in the order in which reservations are received.  Proceeds, above expenses, will go to support the missions programs of Washington Mennonite.

Be Our Guest.....Hesston College is celebrating 100 years of "Living The Vision" education during the 2009-10 school year. The anchor event is Centennial Homecoming Weekend, September 25-27. Alumni and friends of the college are invited to attend. Go to the alumni page at www.hesston.edu for more information and/or to register. Please call the alumni relations office toll free at 866-437-7866 for questions.

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

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

Attendance Last Sunday: Morning Service – 146       Sunday School – 108

Today, September 20

·         Chronicle articles for October are due.

Tuesday, September 22

·         The Bible Study/Prayer Group will meet at the church at 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, September 23

·         Town Hall Meeting here at 7:00 p.m.