EAST UNION MENNONITE CHURCH

EAST UNION MENNONITE CHURCH

Kalona, Iowa

Jay Miiller, Pastor
Elders: Charlene Rhodes, Keith Dickel, Lauralee Kauffman, Phil Yoder

Vol. LVIII October 4, 2009 No. 40

Worship Leader(s):	Jay Miiller
Speaker:	Jay Miiller
Congregational Singing:	Warren Yoder
Accompanist:	Nici Bontrager
Offertory:	Keith & Cindy Dickel

9:15 a.m. Pre-service

Worship 9:30 AM

Call to Worship - WB 826
Congregational Singing/Worship Prayer
Affirmation of Faith – WB 716
First Fruits Offering
Devotional
Congregational Reading – WB 781
Communion
Footwashing and Covenant
Sharing Fund Offering
Congregational Song
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: Nici Bontrager, Emma Yoder

Next Sunday: David Charles, Landon Slabaugh

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.

Adult SS News - Have you ever had questions after hearing the sermon? Or do you wonder about the meaning of the chosen Scripture text for your life in the here and now? Come to Room #53 to share your reflections, questions, and insights, beginning today, October 4th and continuing the following Sundays: October 11th, October 25th, November 15th, and November 22nd. John Niemeyer will start off as the discussion leader. Sojourners class will convene in their usual alternate meeting place.

Prayer Reminders

Pleasantview Home Resident: Marguerite Zook

Continued Concerns: Peggy Blosser

Recuperating: Marlin Brenneman, Linda Miller, Lindsay Yoder

College Students: Will Derksen, Bradley Hershberger,

Laura Stoltzfus

Serving Abroad: Jeff Miller

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: Third Way Media’s new documentary, Long Road Back: Ex-Offenders’ Struggle for Acceptance, begins airing today on NBC-TV. Pray that viewers may find renewed hope for their lives.

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On October 18 there will be a potluck meal as part of Teen Challenge’s sharing. There will be extra guest so bring food accordingly.

Save the date: Youth & Advocates will meet for lunch on Sunday, November 1, after Sunday school. Watch your mailboxes for more details!

“SIFTING IN A LUMPY WORLD,” learning from feisty, faithful, sifting sisters. This is the topic for our Fall Mennonite Women’s Meeting at West Union Mennonite Church on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 6:30 PM Come join us for the evening, enjoy a homemade meal while Jane Yoder-Short shares with us about women's faithfulness and feistiness in an Anabaptist graveyard and learn to sift through our culture for what is holy. Look for an invitation and registration form in your mailboxes. Registration is $10 by October 23 and $12 after October 28. Contact Cheryl Martin Miller at 319-354-2793 or iowa1952@yahoo.com to register.

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.

Volunteers and staff are needed to help with the High School Fall Youth Retreat on November 14-15, 2009. Can you share one weekend with the youth in your church? Spend some time playing games, worshipping and encouraging the spiritual journey of today’s high school youth. Contact Johanna Bontrager at Crooked Creek Christian Camp by calling (319-653-3611) or emailing (ccccamp@iowatelecom.net) for more information.

Hesston College Bel Canto Singers and Wind Ensemble will present a program entitled, Our Lives Are in Your Hands Monday, October 19th at 7:30 PM at First Mennonite Church, 405 Myrtle Ave, Iowa City. They will perform a concert featuring an eclectic repertoire spanning renaissance to modern works. Featured composers include Giovanni Palestrina, Ward Swingle, and Felix Mendelssohn. Both ensembles are conducted by Bradley Kauffman.

The First Responder’s Fall Blood Drive will be Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 & 14, 2-7:00 PM at Kalona United Methodist Church hall. This is in coordination with the University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center. Free Cholesterol screening and Rewards Points will be offered to all successful donors.

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.

Giving Goes Green

Churches, with their heavy check volumes, were among the earliest organizations to embrace electronic giving as a way to automate contributions. Today, electronic giving in all its forms provides convenience for frequent check writers and donation consistency for churches.

A less frequently discussed benefit of electronic giving is its positive impact on the environment. An enormous amount of natural resources are consumed in the production, transportation, processing and disposal of paper checks. That's why paying bills electronically always ranks high on any list of actions an individual can take to improve the environment. Since the year 2000, the powerful trend toward electronic payments has already produced more than a 50 percent decline in check use.

As you consider the payment method you use to make your regular offering, we hope that you will think about the unique connection between financial stewardship and environmental stewardship.

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 – 125 Sunday School – 89

GIVING THROUGH 9/27/09	GIVING
LAST WEEK'S GIVING	$3,247
YEAR TO DATE GIVING	$205,997.11
AVERAGE WEEKLY NEEDED TO REACH BUDGET	$5,520
WEEKS LEFT IN BUDGET YEAR	13

Upcoming Events:

October 18 – service by Teen Challenge – special offering & potluck meal at noon. They will also use Sunday School time for sharing.

October 25 – service by Gideon’s. – special offering.

November 1 - service by Mission speaker – special offering and they will use Sunday School time for further sharing.

November 8 – Mary Lou & Roger Farmer sharing about Crooked Creek & European Anabaptist Tour – will use Sunday School time for further sharing.

This Week's Activities

Today, October 4

We will be having communion, footwashing and covenant signing. There will be Sunday School.
Larry Detweiler, Beth Swartzendruber, Verna Zook and Jenna Boller are in charge of services at Pleasantview Home today.
The Chamber Singers of Iowa City is hosting and performing during a Gala Fundraiser at 2:00 p.m. at The Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City. The extraordinary film, The Singing Revolution, will be shown after which the Chamber Singers will present choral numbers from the film. Filmmaker James Tusty will be present to talk about the making of this film and its impact. Three from local Mennonite Churches are involved in the program: Warren Yoder, East Union; Dan Reschley, Wellman Mennonite; Seth Wenger, Bethel Mennonite. Cost is $35/adults; $15/students at www.ICChamberSingers.org or 319-338-3837.

Monday, October 5

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

Tuesday, October 6

Mennonite Women will meet at the church. Devotional leader: Verna Zook; Project: Health kits; potluck meal.

Wednesday, October 7

Choir practice at the church at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 8

All 6^th, 76^th, & 8^th grade students are invited to a “pizza night” 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!

· All Senior Citizens are invited to Crooked Creek Christian Camp for Senior Day. Join us at 9:30 a.m. to hear Conference Minister, Tim Detweiler, speak about “Faith Formation for the Lifelong Journey: developing a spirituality to sustain ourselves on the long road.” After a potluck lunch, you can choose to stay at camp and hear Mike Zahs’ presentation, “Feed Sacks and Flour Sacks” or take a bus tour of the Barn Quilts of Washington County. Please call camp (319-653-3611) to register and save your spot! Check your mail box for more information. (Please note the correct date is Thursday, October 8 and not October 11 as the flyers state.)

Saturday, October 10

IMS’ junior class will be preparing & serving the annual Pork Supper, 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.

Next Sunday, October 11

· A SNAC kickoff will be held at LDC at 6:00. Come hungry. We will be having a campfire (complete with hotdogs and s'mores) and the theme of the evening will be centered around being on Fire for God. A panel of people from our community will be sharing their experiences with God's fire in their lives. Bring your lawn chairs and friends and come share a fun evening with us starting off the SNAC year. (SNAC will be held twice a month on Sunday evenings at LDC. Childcare, snacks and drinks are always provided!)

· Shepherd’s Inn building continues at Crooked Creek Christian Camp and we’d love to show you the progress that has been made. Join us from 2-4 p.m. for an open house and tour (complete with refreshments). While you are here, swing over to the Activity Center for Open Gym time from 3-5 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at camp!