Bulletin for May 15, 2011

WE GATHER



Prelude

Gathering Song

Opening Prayer

Songs of Worship

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

Children’s Time

Dramatic Reading

Prayer of Illumination

Message “An Abundance”

WE TURN TO JESUS

Affirmation of Faith

Song of Response

WE GO WITH THE SPIRIT

Sharing

Offering

Pastoral Prayer

Sending Song

Benediction





Worship Leaders

Prelude & Offertory: Barb Ramsey

Song Leader: Jon Widmer

Children’s Time: Sandy Buhrow

Message/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): Joyce Roth

Grades 3-5 (classroom off kitchen): Cindy Widmer

Youth grades 6-12 (upstairs): Grant Nebel



Offering for 5/8/11: $2151.50 (regular), $150 HACAP,

$247 + $40 checks to IMS choir





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 May

• May 22: Joe Telgren

• May 29: Grant Nebel



Happy Birthday to: Richard Stout (5/21)



As the Easter to Pentecost season continues the visuals represent a clearer vision of Jesus calling for his disciples. The candle burns to symbolize the Holy Spirit’s work among us. The mirror reflects a growing vision of God’s Kingdom. We are Jesus’ disciples commissioned to go across the street and around the world to introduce God’s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.



Thanks to all who helped clean the church two weeks ago. It feels good to have everything polished and clean.



We have two graduates this year, Mo Brenneman and Jason Litwiller. They invite you to their open house celebration. Both are today. Jason’s is at 11:30 to 2:30 at Tim and Denise Litwiller’s, 2411 Paradise Ct., Kalona and Mo’s is from 4:00 to 6:30 at her home north of Wellman.



Next Sunday Joe Telgren from Mt. Pleasant will be our speaker. Joe is a member of Pleasantview Mennonite Church. He is a recent graduate of Hesston College Pastoral Ministries Program, looking for his first pastorate.



It is time for the MCC Relief Sale in Iowa City on June 3 and 4. There are baked good containers and offers to make meals in homes in the foyer for you to provide for the sale. Please take generously.



Mennonite Weekly Review is offering a free sample of their June 20 magazine for all non-subscribers. If you would like to receive your copy, please talk to Grant soon.







ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS WEEK:

Wed.: Mennonite Women all day meeting at the church

: Elders’ meeting at the church, 7:00 PM



UPCOMING EVENTS:

June 3 & 4: MCC Relief Sale



Please consider donating items to the Children’s Auction for the MCC sale. Homemade items, gift baskets or bags, gently used items, and store-bought items are appreciated. This could be a great activity for a youth group or Sunday School class. Place your items in the box labeled “Children’s Auction” that is in the church foyer.



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.



Thomas Knuth is graduating. We are invited to the celebration of his graduation on May 22. See the invitation on the bulletin board.



Pulaski Mennonite Church will be celebrating their 150th anniversary on July 30 – 31, 2011. See the bulletin board for details about the weekend.



Application deadline for Mennonite Voluntary Service is June 1! MVS is a way for young adults ages 20+ to serve God and others while living and working in a community. For more information about MVS, visit Service.MennoniteMission.net or email JillSatMennoniteMission.net.