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email: washingtonmennonitechurch@gmail.com

phone: 319-653-6041

address:

815 Polk Street

Washington, IA 52353

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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Bulletin for February 6, 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
                Children dismissed to nursery
OT Readings                         Daniel 2:44, 7:9-14
NT Readings                         John 1:1-2, 14-16
Message:                               “Thy Kingdom, Thy Will”
Song of Response
Receiving of Russ Miller as a member
GOD HEARS US
Pastoral Prayer
Benediction
GOD SENDS US
Sending Song
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WORSHIP LEADERS
Prelude & Offertory:  Susan See
Worship Leader:  Sandy Buhrow
Children’s Story:  Amy Widmer
Song Leader:  Tim 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:  Joyce Roth
Nursery Attendant next Sunday:  Carol Detweiler

Offering for 1/30/11:  $3086.65 (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:  Phyllis Litwiller (2/7), Erika Widmer (2/10)

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. 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

A thank you letter for the funds raised for a van for Ashland Christian fellowship is posted on the bulletin board.  Bet sure to read it!

Washington Mennonite Church will host a special worship service comprised mostly of hymn singing and special music next Sunday, February 13, at 9:30 AM.  The guest chorister will be Nate Yoder, a recent Bethel College music graduate.  We invite everyone who enjoys four-part singing to join us for this celebratory service of praise.

MCC has moved its international workers out of Egypt because of the civil unrest.  MCC asks that you pray for the safety and well being of its national workers who continue to live in Egypt, that the violence and uncertainty will end soon, and that a just peace will prevail.

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.




ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

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!

IMS senior Kylie Miller will present her Senior Recital in Dance on Sunday, February 13, at 5:00 PM in the school’s Celebration Hall.  Kylie is the daughter of Lyle & Lori Miller of rural Wellman, and has been studying dance for 13 years with Dana’s Dance Studio.  All are invited to attend the recital; there is no charge for admission.

There is still time to reserve your Singing Valentine for Monday, February 14!  The IMS Chamber Singers are taking orders to deliver a special message in song to your sweetheart; for $35 your loved one will enjoy two songs, a flower, and a photograph, compliments of 14 juniors and seniors.  Call the school to reserve your delivery.

The John Kauffman Benefit is coming up on Saturday, February 19th at Iowa Mennonite School.  Mark your calendar for all-you-can-eat waffles from 8:00 – 11:00 AM as well as a silent auction, live auction, bake sale and entertainment by the Great Blue Herons.  Donations can be made to “John Kauffman Benefit” and mailed to Hills Bank, Attn: Kristen Rempel, 131 Main St, Hills IA 52235.  Visit www.johnkauffmanbenefit.blogspot.com for more details and any weather announcements.

Emma Yoder, a senior at IMS and the daughter of Dave & Lisa Yoder of rural Kalona, will present her Senior Recital on Saturday, February 19, at 7:00 PM.  The harp and voice recital will be held in Celebration Hall, and will also include the IMS Chamber Singers, as well as Gretchen Geyer, Riley Hochstedler, Ben Libby and Emma Yutzy.  There is not charge for admission; all are invited to attend.

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.

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.

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!

Mission Network prayer request:  Pray for the church in Cote d’Ivoire as Christians seek the courage to live God’s way in an ethnically-charged political atmosphere following contested presidential elections two months ago.  Marine Audeoud and Gary Wittig with Mennonite Mission Network minister as teachers in this tense situation.





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