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Washington, IA 52353

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Friday, April 29, 2011

Bulletin for May 1, 2011


 WASHINGTON MENNONITE CHURCH



WE GATHER
Prelude
Gathering Song
Opening Prayer
Songs of Worship
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
OT Reading                                           Exodus 31:1-11
Message                                                                “Creating Beauty”
WE TURN TO JESUS
Song of Response
WE GO WITH THE SPIRIT
Sharing
Offering
Pastoral Prayer
Sending Song
Benediction

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Worship Leaders
Prelude & Offertory:  Martha Graber 
Worship Leader:  Mary Lou Farmer
Song Leader:  Jon Widmer
Children’s Time/Message:  Keith & Kate Slater
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 4/24/11:  $2029.00

We welcome Keith & Kate Slater to our service this morning.  They have been working in China for the last ten years.  During the SS hour they will share pictures and answer questions about their experiences.

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 April
  • May 8:  Diane Zaerr Brenneman
  • May 15:  Grant Nebel
  • May 22:  Joe Trelgram

Happy Birthday to:  Dicky Miller (5/4), Marlene Leichty (5/6), Marion Leichty (5/7)

“How nice to arrive at the funeral and find a lovely peace lily from our friends at Washington Menno!  Thanks for remembering us!”  Diane, Doug, Brent & Mo

The visuals for Easter to Pentecost will be a burning candle representing the Holy Spirit and a film covered mirror representing vision.  Each Sunday the vision becomes clearer and sequins are added, first in a cluster, later more scattered to represent Jesus’ disciples being dispersed into the world.  We are Jesus’ disciples commissioned to go across the street and around the world.

The ever-popular Children’s Drama at IMS will be given this afternoon at 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 still has a spot for you at the starting line of today’s 5k Fun Run & Walk!  Join us at 4:30 today to stretch your legs and support the Campership Fund!

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 the school (319.656.2073)—walk-ins will also be welcome!

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK:
Wed.:  Administrative Council meeting, 7:00 PM at the church

UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 8:  IMS touring choir will be at WMC in the evening, 7:00 PM
June 3 & 4:  MCC Relief Sale

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.

IMS’ music department will present their annual Spring Music Concert on Thursday, May 5, 7:00 PM in Celebration Hall.  Karenza Yoder will direct the choirs and symphonic band, as well as smaller ensembles.  The evening will feature selections from their recent trip to Puerto Rico, as well as other pieces.  All are invited to attend; there is no charge for admission.

The Touring Choir of Iowa Mennonite School will present a program of sacred music on Sunday, May 8, 7:00 PM at Washington Mennonite Church.  Karenza Yoder directs the 42-member choir, comprised of juniors and seniors.

The early bird deadline is quickly approaching for summer camps at Crooked Creek Christian Camp.  Be sure to register your camper by May 10 to save some money!  You can register online (www.crookedcreekcamp.org) or call us (653.3611) for more information.

IMS senior Ida Short will present a senior piano recital on Saturday, May 14th at 7:00 PM in Celebration Hall.  She will be assisted by her sister Lydia, her instructor Susan See and fellow piano classmates Taylor Fulton and Sam Swartzendruber.  The public is invited to this free event and the reception that follows.

Plan to attend the spring meeting of the Mennonite Historical Society on May 16 at 7:00 PM in the Pleasantview Chapel.  The program will be about Civilian Public Service Camps during World War II and several people who served in them will speak.  Persons who served in CPS are invited to bring items to display and share at the meeting.  Everyone is welcome.










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