Bulletin for July 10, 2011

WASHINGTON MENNONITE CHURCH





GOD GATHERS US

Prelude

Sharing of the Parable - Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, Matthew 18:21-35

Children’s Time

Songs of Worship

“When Peace, Like a River” WB 336

“For the Healing of the Nations” WB 367

“God of grace and God of glory” WB 366

GOD ADDRESSES US

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 25:21; Romans 12:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Meditation “Jesus was a radical”

Song of Response “Here I am, Lord” WB 395

GOD RECEIVES OUR GIFTS

Sharing

Offering & Offertory

Pastoral Prayer

GOD SENDS US

Benediction

Sending Song “You Shall Go Out with Joy” WB 427





Worship Leaders

Prelude & Offertory: Sandy Buhrow and Mary Lou Farmer

Sharing the Parable: Amy Widmer

Message: J.E. McNeil

Pastoral Prayer: Roger Farmer



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 7/3/11: $2061.00 (regular), $150 (HACAP)



Happy Birthday to: Karen Watson & Miriam Garrett (7/12), Kenna Roth (7/14),

Eugene Engel (7/15)

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 summer.

July 17: Don Patterson, Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, The Sower

July 24: Grant, Good Samaritan

July 31: Grant, Pharisee & Tax Collector

August 7: Amanda Beachy’s installation service



Grant is returning home tomorrow, July 11 from the Mennonite convention in Pittsburgh.



Myron Graber has consented to serve as an elder beginning this fall. Next Sunday we will ask the congregation for confirmation of Myron as elder.



This summer we are looking at the parables of Jesus as our theme. The children will be talking about the same parable in their Sunday school class. Parables were used by Jesus to invite his listeners to think more deeply about living God’s ways for all ages.



This year’s Vacation Bible School will be held July 25-28 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Crooked Creek Christian Camp. The theme is Taste and See: God is Good! Each evening children will hear stories from the Bible that connect food and faith, watch a drama and do activities and games that relate to our theme. Christian Nurture is asking for volunteers to help make it a success. Please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer. Invitation letters are also available to send to children you know that may wish to attend.



There are a couple of flyers on the table in the foyer with information about Mennonite Central Committee’s response in the world. Check it out.



We need 10-12 volunteers at Camp Reece on July 27 to relieve counselors for one hour beginning at 6:15. It involves helping the campers with craft work. We also need 10-12 dozen cookies. Please sign up in the foyer if you can help or make cookies.



THIS WEEK:

Wed.: Elders’ Meeting at church, 7:00 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS:

July 25 – 28: Vacation Bible School at Crooked Creek Christian Camp, 5:30-7:00 PM

July 27: Camp Reece



We welcome J.E. McNeil to our worship service this morning. J.E. is the Executive Director of the Center on Conscience and War (CCW). CCW was founded in 1940 by the Mennonite Church, the Church of the Brethren, and the Quakers in order to defend the rights of conscientious objectors.



It is time to renew Timbrel magazine. The cost is $15 for the year. Please give your money to Mary Lou Farmer or Jo Ann Stout.



JPOG (Just Peace Outreach Group) invites you to hear J.E. McNeil reflect on her ten years in Washington DC defending the rights of Conscientious Objectors as Executive Director of the Center on Conscience and War. Join us at Mary Swander’s house, 5596 James Ave. SW, Kalona, IA (1/4 mile north of 560th Street SW) this evening, July 10, 2011, at 6:00 PM for a finger-food potluck and conversation (please bring your own table service) or at 7:00 PM for the presentation. For more information call Roger Farmer at 319.653.2547 or email Jane Yoder-Short at yodershortatnetins.net.



Reminder to all 5 and 6-year olds: Grab your grandparent or other adult and come to Grandfolks-Littlefolks Day on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Crooked Creek Christian Camp. There will be worship time, swimming, nature, songs, and other activities just right for your age. Register now by calling the camp at 653.3611 or online at crookedcreekcamp.org. See you soon!



Attention all High School students: Experience God’s creation and love in a whole new way by attending Wilderness Week, July 25-29, 2011 at Crooked Creek Christian Camp. There is still room for you to register soon by contacting the camp at 653.3611 or register online at crookedcreekcamp.org. Don’t miss the fun!



The Iowa MCC Sale Board would like you to save the date of July 27, 7:00 PM at Kalona Mennonite Church for our annual meeting. This important meeting sums up the past year’s sale, installs new officers and sets the course for the coming year. We will also have a special speaker this year from MCC. There will be refreshments including ice cream. Everyone is welcome, not just the pastor and your church’s sale rep. Hope to see many of you there.



Newly appointed Iowa Mennonite School Volleyball coach Cindy Miller welcomes all girls going into 5th -12th grades to participate in the upcoming camp, August 1-4. The session for those entering grades 10-12 will run from 8:00 -11:00 AM; those entering grades 7-9 will go from 12:00-2:30 PM; and girls entering grades 5-7 will participate from 3:00-5:00 PM. Camp brochures are available online at www.iowamennonite.org or by contacting Coach Miller at 646.2655.



Crooked Creek Christian Camp’s annual canoe trip is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2011. Mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend with your family and friends. Call the camp at 319.653.3611 to register. See you on the river!



Parents, you are the most important faith influence in your children’s lives. Growing Deeper is a packet of material that will help you initiate faith conversations and practices at home. Find it in our church library, along with the book, Sleeping with Bread. The packet can also be downloaded from the web at www.centralplainsmc.org.



Central Plains Mennonite Conference is hosting a Sister Care seminar on September 17-18 at Swan Lake Christian Camp in Viborg, SD. There is a flier on the bulletin board with information. Martha Graber has registration forms available.



Thanks to all who contributed to the events of July 1 and 2 on the Iowa Mennonite School campus! By attending Jubilation Morning!, purchasing a meal, donating in the offering…all helped IMS balance the budget for 2010-11. The year was successful in so many ways, and we are grateful for the many ways in which our friends and alumni show support! Thank you!



To all of you who gave generously of your time and talents to make the Parkview 4th of July supper a success, “Thank you.” Through your efforts you helped raise over $5300 for Parkview. Some of these funds will be used for assistance in planning for Parkview’s future and some monies were given for repairs to help maintain what we are/have. This meal continues to remind me of what power we have when we work together and of all the wonderful, caring, giving, individuals that help Parkview be what it is and what it will become. Thanks to all who attended and gave so graciously. I wish I would have taped the event and was able to replay it to show how much fun and fellowship all had. Again thanks to all for your hard work in making this year a very successful endeavor. –Bill



Host families are needed for a group of students coming to the U.S. on a special program through World Link, Inc. World Link, Inc. is a small non-profit placement organization that works only with students coming to the U.S. on a government scholarship resulting from an intense merit-based competition. Students have been coming to the local area for the past five or six years; more information about the organization can be found at www.worldlinkinc.org. Host families can be families with any age students, empty nesters, or even young couples, it’s a matter of heart…If you would consider hosting and/or know anyone that may consider, please contact Sherrie Nisly, 319.646.2105. or sherrienisly@worldlinkinc.org as soon as possible.



Mennonite Mission Prayer Request: Participants in Mennonite Mission Network’s Radical Journey program are returning from Bolivia, China and England. Tomorrow, they will begin a weeklong re-entry retreat. Pray that God’s Spirit will enlighten this time of reflection on their experiences and prepare the young adults to return to their sending communities for continued ministry.