WASHINGTON MENNONITE CHURCH
GOD GATHERS US
Prelude
Sharing
Call to Worship
Songs of Worship “Blessed Savior, we adore thee” HWB 107
“Lord, I am fondly, earnestly” HWB 514
GOD RECEIVES OUR GIFTS
Offering & Offertory
GOD ADDRESSES US
Children’s Time
Children dismissed to nursery
NT Reading 1 Peter 1:13-19
Message: “Taking the Mind Captive”
Song of Response “I am trusting thee, Lord Jesus” HWB 564
GOD HEARS US
Pastoral Prayer
Benediction
GOD SENDS US
Sending Song “Gracious Spirit, dwell with me” HWB 507
WORSHIP LEADERS
Prelude & Offertory: Carol Detweiler
Worship Leader: Dick See
Song Leader: Mary Lou Farmer
Children’s Time: Barb Ramsey
Sermon: Josh Lundberg
Pastoral Prayer: elder
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.
We welcome Josh Lundberg to our pulpit this morning. May God’s Spirit bless the message Josh brings this morning.
EDUCATION LEADERS
Adult Sermon Extension (Sanctuary): Roger Farmer
Adult Bible Study: (end classroom of Fellowship Hall): Gay Widmer
Preschool (middle classroom in Fellowship Hall): Gloria Widmer
Grades K-2 (corner classroom of Fellowship Hall): Edie Nebel
Grades 3-5 (classroom off kitchen): Cindy Widmer
Youth grades 6-12 (upstairs): Grant Nebel
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)
319.931.2579 (cell)
grant.edieatgmail.com
Elders: Francis Litwiller 656.3426, Gay Widmer 653.3423, Becky Widmer 653.4714
Church Secretary: Martha Graber 653.6393 Church Office Phone: 653.6041
Church Office e-mail: wash.mennoniteatjuno.com
Happy Birthday to: Becky Widmer (1/25), Craig Hemsath (1/26),
Gay Widmer & Tim Widmer (1/29)
Offering for 1/16/11: $2610.56 (regular)
Nursery Attendant today: Shelly Bruegge
Nursery Attendant next Sunday: Martha Graber
Sunday morning prayer time at WMC – Come to church at 8:50 AM each Sunday morning for a time of prayer for any concerns you may have. Everyone is welcome.
We congratulate Adam & Sara Miller of Pella, IA. Sarah gave birth to a 7 lb. 1 ½ oz. baby girl, Kora Beth on January 13th.
If you want to have a Subway sandwich and a pre-sermon discussion on next Sunday’s topic, “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name” join me in the fellowship hall at 12:15 on Tuesday, January 25.
Knotting Comforters: An all-church knotting party will be held at the church on Wednesday evening, January 26, starting at 6 PM. The sewing group works hard for the MCC Sale and other causes. Let’s support them with a time of work and fellowship. Bring a can of soup, (nothing weird), to mix with others and we’ll have soup and relish for supper. Everyone is welcome.
Preaching schedule for February/March—
• Feb. 6: Thy Kingdom come Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
• Feb. 13: Worship in music
• Feb. 20: Give us this day our daily bread
• Feb. 27: Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors
• Mar. 6: Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Akiko Aratani and Raymond Epp and their family, working with Mennonite Mission Network at Menno Village in Japan. They model Jesus’ message of hope and peace through worship, hospitality, counseling, and healing an ailing agricultural system.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK:
Wed.: All-church knotting comforters meeting, 6:00 PM, bring a can of soup
The Outreach and Service Ministry is working at the creation of a “Picture Wall” on the bulletin board containing pictures of the families and individuals who attend our congregation. If you would like to contribute a picture of your family, that would be great. Committee members will also be taking pictures over the next weeks. We don’t want to miss anybody, so be sure to let us know if your picture doesn’t get posted on the “Picture Wall”. To contribute your picture, or have us take one, see a member of our committee: Tim Widmer, Mike Bates, Carol Detweiler, Grant Nebel, and Roger Farmer.
Bethel MYF will be hosting their annual potato bar at the church on Wednesday, January 26th. We will be serving from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Free will donation will go toward the S.W.A.P. (Serving With Appalachian People) Mission Trip this summer.
The Harbour Lights Team with Gospel Express Ministries will be presenting a program, Wednesday, January 26, at 7:00 PM at Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Kalona. This team includes the Jake Penner family from Canada. Everyone is invited to attend an evening of music. A love gift offering will be taken.
Inviting any 6th-8th grade boys interested in playing basketball…IMS is inviting you to play at halftime of the girls and boys varsity games on Friday, January 28. You must register to play, and can do so by contacting Chris Nachtigall: chris.nachtigallatgmail.com or 319.750.9077.
The Kalona Mennonite Church MYF would like to invite you to a noon meal of lasagna on Sunday, January 30th.
Come and hear the IMS Touring Choir like you’ve never heard them before at the Benefit Concert on Sunday, January 30 at 4:00 PM…featuring students in smaller groups and in various settings, from a cappella quartets to instrumental ensembles. The concert will close with musical selections from “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein. A free-will offering will be taken, and all proceeds will go to help pay for the Touring Choir trip to Puerto Rico this spring, April 7 – 12
JPOG (Just Peace Outreach Group) invites you to hear Kate Slater describe her experience teaching creative and healthy ways of dealing with people we find hard to live with. Slater will also share what inspired her to work in China. Join us at the West Union Mennonite Church, 3253, 305th St., Parnell IA, on Sunday, January 30, at 6:00 PM for a finger-foods potluck and conversation (please bring your own table service) or at 7 PM for Slater’s presentation. For more information call Roger Farmer at 319.653.2547.
The Pittsburgh 2011 Web site www.mennoniteusa.org/convention has been launched and contains the many details you’ll need to start planning your participation in this year’s Mennonite Church USA convention. See the first of many promo videos and find out why we are so excited about this year’s location! Please bookmark it, forward the link to others and check back often. (We are looking for more convention stories for our Testimonials section, so please go to the “Why Come?” tab and tell us how conventions have inspired you.)
John & Loretta Kauffman have lived in this community and attended church at East Union for many years. About 18 months ago, John suffered from a stroke that now requires ongoing medical care and specialized expenses such as a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, mechanical lift, and hiring extra help. To help the family with expenses, a benefit brunch will be held on Saturday, February 19 from 8:00 – 11:00 AM at Iowa Mennonite School. There will also be a silent auction ending at 10:45 AM, live auction from 11:00 AM – Noon, bake sale and entertainment by The Great Bluegrass Herons. Donations, auction items and volunteers are welcome, and greatly appreciated. Please contact Phil & Judy Yoder (358.9648; pgyoderatgmail.com) or Marv & Grace Rempel (683.2681; marvgracerempelat netins.net) if you would like to volunteer or make a donation.
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