WASHINGTON
MENNONITE CHURCH
GOD GATHERS HIS PEOPLE
Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs of Worship “What is this place” HWB #1
“I sing the mighty power of God” HWB #46
“There are many gifts” HWB #304
GOD RECEIVES OUR GIFTS
Sharing
Offering & Offertory
GOD ADDRESSES HIS PEOPLE
Children’s Story
Scripture Reading Ephesians
4:1-16
Message: “Saying
Hello: Beginning a New Pastorate”
Installation of Amanda
Presentation of Litany
L: Sisters and Brothers, We have gathered today
in the presence of God and
Washington Mennonite Church
to install Amanda Beach as co-pastor of this
congregation. Who presents Amanda
for installation?
P:
We present Amanda. Believing that
we have been guided by the Spirit of
God, we have called Amanda to be our
co-pastor.
L:
In commending Amanda for this ministry, will you also uphold her in it?
P:
We will stand by Amanda in her calling.
Examination Questions
Prayer
Hymn of Response
Pastoral Prayer
GOD SENDS HIS PEOPLE
Benediction
Sending Song
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Worship Leaders
Worship
Leader/Pastoral Prayer: Grant Nebel
Prelude/Offertory: Andy Wilcom
Children’s
Story: Amy Widmer
Song Leader: Edie Nebel
Message: Tim Detweiler
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.
Offering for
7/31/11: $2647.94 (regular), $140.00
(Bible School)
EDUCATION LEADERS
Adult Sermon Extension (Sanctuary): Roger Farmer
Adult Bible Study: (end
classroom of Fellowship Hall): Barb
Ramsey
Preschool - K (middle classroom in Fellowship Hall): Gloria Widmer
Grades 1-5 (classroom off kitchen): Cindy Widmer
Youth grades 6-12 (upstairs): Grant Nebel
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) Amanda
Beachy: 319.325.4522
319.931.2579
(cell) (cell)
Elders: Francis Litwiller 656.3426, Becky Widmer 653.4714, Myron Graber 653.1674
Church Secretary:
Martha Graber 653.6393 Church
Office Phone: 653.6041
Church Office e-mail:
wash.mennonite at juno.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:
August
14: Amanda, The Bread of Life
August
21: Grant, The Vine & the Branches
Congratulations to
Caleb Detweiler and Heidi Gingerich. They
were married last Saturday, July 30. May
God richly bless their new home.
It’s time to gather
the reports for our year end. Please
give your reports to Martha Graber, send them by email or put them in her
church mailbox by September 9, 2011.
Tim Detweiler, Tim Widmer, Roger Farmer, Caleb Detweiler,
and Susan See are featured in an article
about conscientious objectors in the Wednesday, July 27, 2011, issue of the
Washington Evening Journal. A copy of
this article is posted on the bulletin board.
Be sure to take a look at it!
“Time for Tina” Benefit for Tina Watson Wiklund
When: Saturday, August 13, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Where: Bettendorf
Children’s Museum, 2900 Learning
Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA
Please RSVP soon to etrilk at pigottnet.com or call
563.344.8912 x2
Happy Birthday to:
Vicki Wulf, Jon Litwiller
(8/12)
Happy Anniversary to:
Francis & Phyllis
Litwiller (8/11)
TODAY: noon
potluck following Sunday School
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Aug. 17: Mennonite Women all day meeting at the church
Sept. 21: Fall Business Meeting, 7:00 PM at the church
In order to allow more access to your representative, Everence has partnered with Wayland Mennonite Church
to create an outreach location at the church.
On the third Tuesday of every month, this month will be August 16, Jeff
Swartzentruber and Justin Brokaw will be available from 10 AM to 2 PM at Wayland Mennonite Church. They will also be available by appointment
during the remainder of the day. They
will be available to help with questions on current accounts, help in reviewing
your Part D plan, budgeting and retirement savings assistance, as well as
health, life, and long term care insurance needs. Our desire at Everence is to help you follow
God’s will for your life in managing what God has given. Give us a call at 877.656.4242.
“Innovative Ideas for Farmers,” a breakfast seminar presented by Everence Financial, will be held Wednesday,
August 24, from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, at Crooked Creek Christian Camp in
Washington, and repeated Thursday, August 25, at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite
Church in Kalona, also from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Attendees will learn strategies for leaving a personal charitable
legacy, financial planning solutions, and ways to reflect faith values in
financial decision-making. Those
interested in attending should plan to reserve their spots no later than August
17 by calling Cheryl Martin Miller toll-free at 877.656.4242, locally at
319.656.4242, or by sending her an email at cheryl.martinmillerateverence.com.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp invites you to join us on our annual Canoe Trip down the Skunk River on
Saturday, August 27, 2011 @ 9:00 AM.
Cost is $18/adult and $12/child ages 10 and under. Food will be provided and half-day option is
available. Please contact the camp at
319.653.3611 to save your spot today!
Quality, sincerity, and ministry are just a few of the words used to describe the exciting Nashville trio, Harvest
Gold. Three gifted individuals have
joined forces to share the Good News in one of the most unique groups in
Southern gospel music. Together, these
three talented vocalists have created a sound that is rooted in tradition, yet
fresh and exciting. With tight harmony,
great original songs, and a dose of fun, it’s more than just singing. Harvest Gold is sharing the love of Jesus
Christ. Join us on August 28th,
10:30 AM at Wayland Mennonite to be uplifted and energized through their gift
of music. Free will offering.
Sing & S’mores
will be hosted at Crooked Creek Christian Camp on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at
5:30 PM. Bring your lawn chair, your
blue Hymnal Worship Book, your singing voice and your creativity as the camp
will provide a S’mores Smorgasbord limited only by your appetite! Please, join us for a night of fellowship
through hymns, stories and s’mores! Free will offering will be taken.
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