Bulletin for February 27, 2011

 WASHINGTON MENNONITE CHURCH

GOD GATHERS US

Prelude

Sharing

Call to Worship

Songs of Worship

GOD RECEIVES OUR GIFTS

Offering & Offertory

GOD ADDRESSES US

Children’s Time

OT Reading                           Jeremiah 34:8-17

NT Reading                           Matthew 18:23-35

Drama

Message:                               “Forgive us our debts”

Song of Response

GOD HEARS US

Pastoral Prayer

Benediction

GOD SENDS US

Sending Song

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Worship Leaders

Prelude & Offertory:  Barb Ramsey

Worship Leader:  Sandy Buhrow

Song Leader:  Tim Widmer

Drama:  Myron Graber and Dick See

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

Offering for 2/13/11:  $2215.16 (regular)

Offering for 2/20/11:  $2125.32 (regular), $150 (HACAP), $150 (lady in need)

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—

• March 6:  Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
• March 13:  Susan See, Gay Widmer pictures from Cambodia & Haiti
• March 20:  Lent 2, Grant Nebel
• March 27:  Lent 3, Roger Farmer

Mission Network prayer request:  Mike and Teresa Sherrill and their three children have ministered in Japan through Mennonite Mission Network for the past decade.  Pray for them as they share Jesus’ message through teaching, music, and daily involvement in the lives of their neighbors.

World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday, March 4, at 1:00 PM at St. James Catholic Church in Washington.  World Day of Prayer is celebrated in more than 170 countries and regions throughout the world.  This year’s theme is “How Many Loaves Have You” and is influenced by the music and customs of the people of Chile.  This is an ecumenical service and members of all area churches are invited to participate.

“Thank you to each of you who supported the John Kauffman Benefit by attending, volunteering, donating or purchasing auction items, or giving monetary donations!  Because of the generous community support, the benefit was a great success.  Results are not finalized, but are expected to net over $47,000.  Thank you very much!!”

MCC international workers evacuated from Egypt during the recent turmoil have started returning to their work placements in Egypt.  MCC asks that you pray for the safety and well-being of all people in Egypt and in other countries in the Middle East and North Africa where there is civil unrest.

Mennonite Central Committee Central States only has a few more slots available on an MCC Learning Tour to Tanzania, April 26-May 10.  The trip is open to anyone with an interest in water projects and a heart to share about MCC’s work upon return.  The anticipated cost of the trip is $3500.  If you are interested please contact Sarah Bunn at sbunn@mcc.org or call 316.283.2720.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS WEEK: 

Wed.:  Administrative Council, 5:30 PM at the church

Happy Birthday to:  John Ramsey (3/1)

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, today, 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 21^st 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 21^st 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.

On Saturday, March 5, 2011, everyone is invited to Crooked Creek’s first Camporee!  It will be a day of exercise, learning, meeting new people and a whole lot of fun!  Prevent ‘March madness’ and bring the whole family to Camp to stretch the mind and legs.  We will start at 9:00 AM in the Activity Center for some gathering activities and instructions.  A variety of hands-on and family friendly activities will be available and you can pick and choose what you want to do!  There will be games and family competitions, crafts in the Lodge and much more!  We will all stop for a lunch at noon and hopefully pick up a new friend or two along the way.  If you have questions or would like to register, please contact the camp office (653.3611).  Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for those 12 and under, family maximum of $30.  Lunch will be served to those that register by Thursday, March 3.  Do your family a favor and call up some friends and make plans to attend today!

The Chamber Singers from EMU in Harrisonburg, VA will present a concert at the Wellman Mennonite Church, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 8.  They will also sing in chapel at IMS on Wednesday, March 9 (9:40 AM).  All are invited to come to either or both of the concerts, which features 36 voices under the direction of Ken Nafziger.

If you’re looking for both a great meal and great entertainment on March 12, an evening at IMS is just the ticket!  The IMS Alumni association and Washington Township Optimists will team up to serve the annual Turkey Steak Supper in the gym (4:30-7:00 PM), and at 7:00 pm, move into Celebration Hall for “Homespun”…filled with laughter, singing, and Iowa history.  Paul & Julie Roberts, Joy Ward, the Andy Wilcom Trio, Frank Yoder, Susan See, Karenza Yoder, Mary Forney, Mike Zahs, and others will uncover the quirks of life in early Iowa through silent movies, sing-along songs, dialogues from one-room schoolhouse days, “news” reports, and stories of days gone by.  Tickets are available by calling the school office at 656.2073.

Washington Area Habitat for Humanity will be holding their 17^th 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.

First Baptist Church is sponsoring GriefShare , a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them.  They will meet every Thursday for 13 weeks starting March 3, from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.  More information is on the bulletin board.