Bulletin for April 24, 2011

WE GATHER



Prelude

Gathering Song

Opening Prayer

Songs of Worship

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Children’s Time

Dramatic Reading John 20:1-18

Prayer of Illumination

Message “20/20 Vision”

WE TURN TO JESUS

Affirmation of Faith

Song of Response

WE GO WITH THE SPIRIT

Sharing

Offering

Pastoral Prayer

Sending Song

Benediction

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Worship Leaders

Worship Leader: Barb Ramsey

Song Leaders: Edie Nebel & Susan See

Children’s Story: Marlene Leichty

Readers: Tim, Cindy, & 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): Barb Ramsey

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 4/17/11: $3036.56 (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 461.6393 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 April & May

• May 1: Keith & Kate Slater, China missionaries

• May 8: Diane Zaerr Brenneman



Happy Birthday to: Myron Graber (today), Bradean Garrett (4/25)



Next Saturday we will be sprucing up the church facilities. Please note the things to be done on the Master List in the foyer. If you can’t be here and want to come earlier to clean, mark off from the master list what you have done so it won’t be repeated. Items to bring for working are included on the list.



Next Sunday we will have Keith and Kate Slater bring us the morning message. They have recently been serving in China. During the SS hour they will share pictures and answer questions about their experiences.



Mennonite Mission prayer request: Linda Oyer of Mennonite Mission Network has ministered from a base in Paris, France, for more than two decades. Linda writes, teaches, preaches and facilitates contemplative spirituality and spiritual direction throughout French-speaking Europe. Pray for wisdom and strength to continue her ministry, and healing for her eyes.



Are you interested in opening your home by hosting an international student who wishes to attend Iowa Mennonite School next year? Each year there are a number of students wishing to attend IMS, pending identification of a host family. Specifically, a student from Ecuador is planning to attend; there also may be others as we move through the spring and summer. Please contact admissions director Chris Nachtigall or principal Tony Miller to receive further information.



Looking for a great retreat location for your family gathering this summer? Call Crooked Creek Christian Camp and ask about specials on the June and July open weekends. Call 653.3611.



Wayland Mennonite invites you Friday and Saturday, April 29th and 30th, 7:00 PM, to the Cotton Patch Gospel one-man show, musical of the southern translation of Matthew authored by Clarence Jordon and set to music by Harry Chapin. All proceeds will go to the back pack program at WACO.





ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS



THIS WEEK:

Sat.: 1:30 PM, Spring Work Day at church



UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 4: Council meeting, 7:00 PM

May 8: IMS touring choir will be at WMC in the evening, 7:00 PM

June 3 & 4: MCC Relief Sale



There is NO Sunday School today.



Hungry for homemade ice cream? You will be able to enjoy some on Friday, April 29th at the Iowa Clothing Center, 1005 Nutmeg Avenue, Kalona, from 4 to 9 PM along with chili soup, potato salad, hot ham and cheese sandwiches and pie. Donations will be accepted to help the Lloyd Ropp family with medical and hospital bills due to cancer. Lloyd lost his battle with cancer but there are still many outstanding medical bills.



The ever-popular Children’s Drama at IMS is set for April 30 (7:00 PM) and May 1 (2:00 PM) in the school’s Celebration Hall. The plays are sure to cause laughter and enjoyment, and all are invited to attend. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds benefiting the IMS drama department.



Crooked Creek Christian Camp invites people of all ages and abilities to participate in the 2nd Annual 5k Fun Run & Walk on May 1 at 4:30 PM. Kids ages 12 and under, we have a special offer for you! If you can convince a parent or adult to join you, you can participate for free! All proceeds go to the Campership Fund so that every camper can attend camp, regardless of financial need. Contact the Camp to register or for more information. (319.653.3611 or ccccampatiowatelecom.net)



IMS’ Compassion Group is sponsoring a blood drive through the Mississippi Valley regional Blood Center, in honor of 2008 graduate Theo Yoder. Having undergone several cancer surgeries, and currently receiving chemotherapy treatments, all of us are aware of the need for blood donations, transfusions, etc. The drive will take place May 2, from 7:00 AM – 12:00 noon in the IMS gym. Appointments can be made by contacting Bonnie Smith or Quinlan Schrock at the school—walk-ins will also be welcome!



Looking for a great retreat location for your family gathering this summer? Call Crooked Creek Christian Camp and ask about specials on the June and July open weekends. Call 653.3611.











Each year at Annual Meeting we plan for childcare for those families with children who will be attending. This year with the meeting being in the Moline area, we are expecting more children who speak both Spanish and English. We are in need of a person or persons who might be interested in working with this program at Annual Meeting on Friday and Saturday, and would know Spanish. Lesson plans and activities will be provided for the leaders. If you know of someone who would be gifted and willing to serve please contact Amy Nissley at amybethelatfrontiernet.net or 507.427.3075 as soon as possible





Unleashing Entrepreneurship: Come hear how MEDA is helping families around the world create sustainable livelihoods with Marlin Hershey and Mike Miller on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 PM at Kalona Mennonite Church. Everyone is welcome. RSVP by phoning 717.560.6546 or emailing kyoderatmeda.org.