WASHINGTON MENNONITE CHURCH
GOD GATHERS US
Prelude
Sharing
Call to Worship
Songs of Worship
GOD RECEIVES US
Offering & Offertory
Children dismissed to the nursery
GOD ADDRESSES US
Children’s Time
OT Reading Deuteronomy 8:17-18a, Leviticus 19:1-3, 9-10
NT Reading Matthew 6:33
Message: “Our Daily Bread”
Song of Response
GOD HEARS US
Pastoral Prayer
Benediction
GOD SENDS US
Sending Song
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Worship Leaders
Prelude & Offertory: Carol Detweiler
Worship Leader: Sandy Buhrow
Song Leader: Jon Widmer
Children’s Story: Amy Widmer
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: Jon Widmer
Nursery Attendant next Sunday: Martha Graber
Happy Birthday to: Don Headrick (today), Karen Seaton (2/26)
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
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. 27: Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors
• March 6: Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
• March 13: Lent 1, guest speaker
• March 20: Lent 2, Grant Nebel
• March 27: Lent 3, Roger Farmer
Mission Network prayer request: Thank God for the many lives touched through Third Way Media’s Shaping Families radio programs and the accompanying website, www.ShapingFamilies.com. Pray for sponsors and a radio station to air the program in northern Indiana.
IMS board members, faculty and staff have been meeting from 7:30 – 7:50 AM each Wednesday to pray for IMS and community concerns. We would like to expand this prayer time to include the broader community by welcoming all interested individuals to join us at IMS. You are welcome at the school each Wednesday or if you are interested in a weekly email outlining each planned prayer event, contact the school office.
Central Plains conference council and staff invite the leaders of every conference congregation to That the World May Know: A Conference on Christian Unity on Saturday, March 12, from 9 AM to 4 PM at First Christian Church, Des Moines. The purpose of this meeting is to recover a biblical view of unity, and the leaders of every Central Plains congregation are encouraged to attend this important time of Bible study and discernment. The registration deadline is March 2. Find more information and a registration brochure at www.cnetralplainsmc.org.
The IMS Turkey Steak Supper is March 12, serving from 4 PM to 7 PM. The IMS Alumni Association is sponsoring this event. Washington Mennonite has been asked to provide 4 servers (4 PM to 5:45 PM) and 5 pies. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer if you can help.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK:
Wed.: Elders’ meeting at the church, 7 PM
All interested 8th-grade students are invited to check out IMS on Monday, February 21. Visit classes, attend chapel, enjoy lunch, and learn to know other potential (and current) students. It’s a great day to ask questions, receive information, and experience life on the IMS campus. Contact Chris Nachtigall at the school for more information.
Introducing Sara Wenger Shenk, new president of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary--You are invited to join with friends of AMBS for a Meet & Greet at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA. Join us on Sunday evening, February 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. A light supper of finger foods will be served. Sara will address those gathered at 6:30 followed by a time for questions and answers. Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know Sara as she begins her tenure at AMBS.
IMS seniors Katie Nisly and Nicole Yoder will present a joint Senior Music Recital in the school’s Celebration Hall, on Sunday, February 27, at 6 PM. The recital will feature the vocal talents of both students (plus bassoon), and all are invited to attend; there is no charge for admission. Katie is the daughter of David & Jill Nisly of rural Kalona; Nicole is the daughter of Galen & Gloria Yoder of rural Wellman. The recital will also feature the talents of the Chamber Singers and other students and community members.
The IMS Music Boosters fund-raiser at the Pizza Ranch in Iowa City will take place on Monday, February 28, from 5-8 PM. The event was originally scheduled for mid-January. All tips, plus 20% of the proceeds (with a coupon) will go toward the IMS Touring Choir trip to Puerto Rico this spring. A coupon may be obtained by contacting the school or by going to www.iowamennonite.org and locating the coupon tab.
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 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.
The Wellman Mennonite Mush Fry is March 6, serving from 11:45-1:00. Join us for fried mush, tomato gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, liverwurst and applesauce. Donations will benefit the ministries of Wellman Mennonite.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp invites families to cure cabin fever and join us on Saturday, March 5 for a Camporee. Starting at 9 AM we will begin our morning with a short worship time and then break into smaller groups for a morning of fun. A variety of crafts and games will be ready for you to jump in and have fun. We will conclude our time together with lunch at noon. Registration is $10 for adults age 13 and older, $5 for children aged 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. (The maximum fee for any family is $30.) Lunch will be served to those that register by Thursday, March 3, so be sure to call the Camp Office today (653.3611).
Washington Area Habitat for Humanity will be holding their 17th Annual Dinner at the United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Serving of the meal prepared by Ione Burham will be from 6:00 to 6:30 PM. An auction of unique items will follow at 6:45 PM. Tickets are $12 ahead of time or $15 at the door. Tickets may be purchased from Rhonda Henry at Federation Bank, any board member, or Myron Graber (WMC representative). If anyone wishes to contribute items for the auction, they may be brought to the United Methodist Church the day of the dinner.
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