Bulletin for January 30, 2011

Washington Mennonite Church



9:30 AM

GOD GATHERS US

Prelude

Sharing

Call to Worship

Songs of Worship

GOD RECEIVES OUR GIFTS

Offering & Offertory

GOD ADDRESSES US

Children’s Time

Children dismissed to nursery

OT Reading Exodus 3:1-2, 13-15, Leviticus 19:2

NT Reading Romans 1:7-10, 8:15-17, 26-27, 15:30

Message: “The Name”

Song of Response

GOD HEARS US

Pastoral Prayer

Benediction

GOD SENDS US

Sending Song





WORSHIP LEADERS

Prelude & Offertory: Edie Nebel

Worship Leader: Dick See

Song Leader: Mary Lou Farmer

Sermon/Pastoral Prayer: 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): 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



Nursery Attendant today: Martha Graber

Nursery Attendant next Sunday: Joyce Roth



Offering for 1/23/11: $1283.01 (regular)



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: Joyce Roth (today), Mike Bruegge (2/3)



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.



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



The Crowded Closet newsletter is posted on the bulletin board.



The Keith Zehr family sent a “Happy New Year” letter to our congregation. It is posted on the bulletin board along with some pictures.



Come and hear the IMS Touring Choir like you’ve never heard them before at the Benefit Concert today, 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, today at 6:00 PM for a finger-foods potluck and conversation (please bring your own table service) or at 7:00 PM for Slater’s presentation. For more information call Roger Farmer at 653.2547.



Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network’s Radical Journey teams in Bolivia, China and England are entering the middle months of a 10-month period of cultural immersion. Pray that participants may feel God’s presence sustaining and encouraging them.



ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS



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.



The Kalona Mennonite Church MYF would like to invite you to a noon meal of lasagna today, January 30th.



Crooked Creek Christian Camp invites families to come and spend a day at camp. On Saturday, March 5, we are hosting a Camporee. It will be a chance to stretch your legs, mind and soul as a whole family. From activities to devotions, this day will be a refreshing change for the whole family. Mark it on your calendar now and watch your mailboxes for more information!



Climbing Club at Crooked Creek Christian Camp is just around the corner! We invite all those aged 16 and older to join us on February 13, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Activity Center for an evening of climbing, knot tying and fun! Cost is $10 per person. Please call (319.653.3611) or email (ccccampatiowatelecom.net) Camp to reserve your spot!



St. James Home and School Association is holding their annual Royal Ball on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the KC Hall in Washington. This year’s theme is “Island Getaway”. Come enjoy appetizers, a tropical inspired dinner, live steel pan drum performed by Stanley Dahl, dancing and a small auction. For more information see the flyer on the bulletin board.



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.











Iowa City-area Christians are invited to come together for a dialogue with theologian, activist, author and speaker Brian McLaren, and one another, to consider the challenges facing the church today. McLaren will give a free public presentation on “Following Jesus in the 21st Century” at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 4. He will then lead a workshop for lay leaders and clergy on “Transforming Christian Community in the 21st Century” from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 5. The workshop is $15 or whatever is affordable. First Mennonite Church in Iowa City is a major sponsor of this event and would like to see a good size Mennonite presence for the public lecture. Registration forms are available at http://followingjesusinthe21stcentury.blogspot.com/. See the flyer on the bulletin board for more information.