Kalona, Iowa

Jay Miiller, Pastor

Elders: Charlene Rhodes, Keith Dickel, Lauralee Kauffman, Phil Yoder

Call to Worship – Psalm 119:102-106

Congregational Singing/Worship Prayer

First Fruits Offering

Special Music: “As Long as Our Table” – Adam Tice

Sermon Text:

Sermon:

Song of Response

Offering for Gideon International (make checks out to EU)

Sharing and Prayer

Parting Song

Sending

Postlude

Announcements

Dismissal

10:45 a.m.  Sunday School   (Sermon Discussion elective class in Room #53)

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 when the sermon starts or at any time after that.

Pleasantview Home Resident:  Marge Gingerich

Continued Concerns: John Kauffman

Recuperating: Marlin Brenneman, Linda Miller  

College Students: Ryan Bontrager, Clint Gingerich, Jonathon Hershberger

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:: Approximately one-fourth of MMN overseas personnel serve in countries where they cannot openly share the good news of Jesus.  Pray that they may find ways to express God’s love, forgiveness & acceptance through their lives.

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Congratulations and best wishes to Carmen Schrock and Joe Fernau who were married here yesterday. 

Edward Lee Yoder has requested a letter of transfer to the North English Church.  If you have any questions or comments talk to Jay or one of the elders.

Mennonite Women’s project for the Nov. 3 meeting are items for ht Kalona Food Pantry.  We invite you in the congregation to participate if you wish.  A table will be in the foyer for the next several Sundays to place items.  Any food and paper products are needed.

Get your feather or foam pillows cleaned, sanitized, deodorized & NEW TICKING on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 8:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. at Kalona Mennonite Church. Sponsored by the Kalona Mennonite WMSC.

Tickets are available for the IMS production of The Wizard of Oz, set for Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7 (7:00 p.m.), and Sunday, November 8 (2:30 p.m.).  Please contact the IMS office for ticket prices and to reserve seating for the performances.  The show will feature 48 IMS students and additional 8-13-year-olds from the community as munchkins. 

Please know that all are invited to attend chapel services at IMS at any time.  With the exception of 'small group' chapels, the services are open to the public, and typically begin at approximately 9:45 a.m.  Chapels for the coming week include (Monday) Introduction to Gentleness; (Thursday) Daniel Martin, pastoral intern at Kalona Mennonite Church; and (Friday) student involvement.  There is no chapel on Tuesday, and Wednesday's chapel time will be spent in small groups.  Please contact the school office with questions and to confirm specific times and topics.  Chapel is an important part of the school day on the IMS campus.

Kalona Mennonite MYF Fundraiser Meal:  Soup, tossed salad, bread and our famous dessert bar.  Sunday, November 1st at noon at Kalona Mennonite Church.

Have a passion for helping others? Your willingness to volunteer at the Crowded Closet thrift store in Iowa City, allows us to support Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) “a ministry of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches that demonstrates God's love to people in the midst of conflict, oppression, poverty and disasters” (MCC.org, 2009).  Current volunteer needs include seasonal positions setting up Christmas displays; work for all skill levels (men & women).   Come by yourself and meet new people or bring a car load of friends -- Monday November 2, Thursday November 5, Friday November 13 from 5:30 to??; or Saturday November 14, 9:30 -4:30. We are also in need of friendly, detailed individuals willing to cashier at least once a month Monday through Saturday. Gentlemen, do you enjoy sprucing up furniture or tinkering with electronics, are you willing to share your muscle for furniture pick-ups or deliveries?  Call the Crowded Closet 319-337-5924 or Karen Schrock, volunteer coordinator, 319-656-5274 to see how you can share your time and talent to support MCC!!

You are invited to a meeting at the Crowded Closet for the International Gift Shop.  We are currently seeking more volunteers to work in the shop. Please RSVP to Betsy Slabaugh at the Crowed Closet, 337-5924, at home, 683-3023. (See flyer for more details.)

Upcoming Events:

• 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.

Coming Up in Adult SS

• November 1 - Evie & Wallace Shellenberger from Paoli, IN will give information and reflections about their recent study and ministry in Iran.

• November 8 - Roger and Mary Lou Farmer from Washington, IA will give a visual presentation of the European Anabaptist Study Tour in which they participated this last spring.

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 – 141    Sunday School – 126

Today, October 25

• Chronicle articles for November are due.
• MYF hayride and mystery supper at Larry and Carolyn's Detweiler's, 5 pm.

·         SNAC will be held this Sunday at 6:00pm at LDC.  Come explore the topic of Paying it Forward and spreading God's love with us.  We will have sharing from members of the community, skits and a video.  We're also bringing back our complimentary coffee shop.  Come and enjoy!”

Wednesday, October 28

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

Next Sunday, November 1

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