September 26, 2010 9:30 AM
GOD GATHERS US
Prelude
Call to Worship
Sharing Time
Songs of Worship “Brethren, we have met to worship” HWB 8
“When in our music God is glorified” HWB 44
“O worship the Lord” HWB 124
GOD RECEIVES OUR GIFTS
Offering & Offertory
Children dismissed to nursery
Pastoral Prayer
Children’s Time
GOD ADDRESSES US
OT Reading Exodus 13:3-10
NT Readings Luke 22:7-13, Rev. 22:17
Message: “A Meal to Heal””
GOD HEARS US
Song “I was there to hear your borning cry” STJ 89
Bread & Cup
Basin & Towel
GOD SENDS US
Sending Song “You are the salt for the earth” HWB 226
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WORSHIP LEADERS
Prelude & Offertory: Sandy Buhrow
Worship Leader: Barb Ramsey
Song Leader: Jon Widmer
Children’s Time/Pastoral Prayer: Diane Zaerr Brenneman
Sermon: Grant Nebel
We welcome all to this place for the worship of God and for Christian fellowship. Let us worship God in spirit and in truth, reaching out to one another in Christ’s love. We welcome our guests and visitors and hope you will join us again soon.
EDUCATION LEADERS
Adult Sermon Extension (Sanctuary): Sandy Buhrow
Adult Bible Study: I John (classroom off kitchen): Gay Widmer
Preschool (middle classroom in Fellowship Hall): Gloria Widmer
Grades K-2 (corner classroom of Fellowship Hall): Karen Bates
Grades 3-5 (end classroom of Fellowship Hall): Becky Widmer
Youth grades 6-12 (upstairs): Grant Nebel
Nursery Attendant today: Tim Widmer
Nursery Attendant next Sunday: Liz Widmer
VISION STATEMENT: As followers of Jesus Christ, we are a community of faith
empowered by the Holy Spirit, seeking to love God with all our heart, mind, soul,
and strength, and to love others as our self.
Ministers: All of God’s People
Pastors: Grant Nebel: 256.7252 (home) Diane Z. Brenneman: 319.936.7823 (cell)
319.931.2579 (cell) moderator@centralplainsmc.org
Elders: Francis Litwiller 656.3426, Gay Widmer 653.3423, Becky Widmer 653.4714
Church Secretary: Martha Graber 653.6393 Church Office Phone: 653.6041
Offering for 9/19/10: $1724.32
Happy Birthday to: Michelle Green (9/27), Johnathon Miller (9/29),
Susan See (9/30)
Happy Anniversary to: Lynn & Kaylene Miller (9/30)
Grant and Edie will be gone next weekend to celebrate a granddaughter’s first birthday.
Francis Litwiller has consented to be an elder for another term. We will ask the congregation for a vote of affirmation in two weeks on October 10.
Cesar Moya & Patricia Urena are working in Ecuador with the Ecuadorian Partnership. They are currently studying at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, IN. Cesar and Patricia will be in SE Iowa the weekend of October 9-10, 2010. They will be hosted by Grant and Edie Nebel. Planned itinerary for the weekend includes the following:
- Saturday, October 9, 2010 – 6:00 PM. Informal gathering at Washington Mennonite Church. You are invited to a time of fellowship with the Moya’s as well as an update on the Ecuador Partnership. Bring finger foods to share. Drink and table service will be provided.
- Sunday, October 10, 2010 – 10:30 AM. The Moya’s will be participating in the worship service at Donnellson Mennonite and enjoying lunch with that congregation.
If you have interest in coordinating other activities with the Moya’s during the weekend, contact Grant and Edie Nebel – grant.edie@gmail.com or 319.256.7252.
HACAP thanks Washington Mennonite for our donations to back to school kits. The thank you note is posted on the foyer bulletin board.
Mission Network prayer request: Amanda and Gamaliel Falla are engaged in a powerful ministry of church planting and leadership training along the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Pray for them and the pastors of young congregations, many of whom have dramatic conversion stories.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 10: Annual Crop Walk, beginning at 12:30 PM
Oct. 24: David Boshart, executive conference minister, will give the morning
message.
: Potluck for 2010 weddings
Nov. 7: 3:30 – 5 PM, Tim Detweiler, Dave & Shana Peachy Boshart, Central
Plains Conference ministers will be at WMC to hear from our members
about our expectations from conference.
If you’re excited to give of yourself to others…saving lives gets your blood pumping…you are invited to donate blood on October 1 at Iowa Mennonite School! IMS’ National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive from 7:30-11:30 AM, and donors are being solicited. Contact Lynn Yoder at the school (656.2073 orblyoder_2000@yahoo.com) to donate.
Tickets are available for the delicious IMS Junior Class Pork Supper on Saturday, October 2, with serving from 4:30-7:30 PM in the school gym. Come enjoy a meal of roast pork, baked potatoes, salads, homemade desserts…tickets can be purchased at the door or from any member of the IMS junior class: $8 for adults, $5 for children age 4-11, and free for those 3 and under.
All those age 60 and better are invited to Crooked Creek Christian Camp for Senior Day at 9:30 AM on Thursday, October 7 for Senior Day. Wilford Yoder will get us started by sharing his presentation of nature photography and scripture. It is sure to inspire! In the afternoon, you can choose between the Barn Quilt Bus Tour or Camp Bingo! Please bring a dish to share for the potluck lunch. The Barn Quilt tour is $5 and space is limited. We ask that all those planning to attend call the office at 653.3611. We can’t wait to see you!
Prime weekend date available: due to a recent cancellation, the retreat Lodge atCrooked Creek Christian Camp is available the weekend of October 22-24, 2010. If your church, SS class or another group is interested, give the camp a call at 653.3611 to reserve one or both floors.
IMS’ Fall Music Concert will feature the entire music department: choral and instrumental groups, ensembles, etc., on Sunday, October 10, at 3 PM in Celebration Hall. Come enjoy a variety of music, under the direction of Karenza Yoder; an offering will support the music department.
Several events for prospective IMS students are on the schedule for October, including a “Skate Night” at the Wellman Rec Center on October 8 (6 – 8 PM) and an “Ice Cream Social” at the school on October 12 following the final home volleyball match of the season. Both events are for students in grades 6-8. Come and check out the school, meet other potential classmates, and enjoy being together! More information is available by contacting Chris Nachtigall at 319.750.9077 or chris.nachtigall@gmail.com.
Ken Davis will be appearing at Celebration Hall at IMS, Sunday, October 24th at 6:00 PM. Ken Davis is a noted motivational speaker who has delivered his message of laughter and hope in hundreds of churches and conferences across America. Tickets for reserved seats are $18 each and are available by calling Lower Deer Creek Mennonite church at 319.656.2076.
Ventriloquist and comedian Ryan & Friends will be performing in Iowa Mennonite School’s Celebration Hall on Sunday, November 14, at 2 PM. Ryan performs across the United States and Canada with his hilarious cast that includes Harold and Irene, an elderly couple, Ardy the Skunk, and Jeffery. Clean comedy for all ages! Tickets will go on sale October 1 by calling the school at 656.2073. Proceeds will benefit the 2010-11 IMS Touring Choir as they prepare to attend the annual Choir Festival in San Juan, Puerto Rico in April.
Mennonite Women USA is offering a Sister Care Seminar November 5 and 6, 2010, at East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa. Sister Care Seminar offers training for effective lay caring in the congregation. The seminar will be led by Rhoda Keener and Ruth Lapp Guengerich. The cost is $35 and includes lunch. Please register by October 20. For more information and to register, go to www.centralplainsmc.org or refer to the information you received in your mailboxes several weeks ago.
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