WASHINGTON MENNONITE CHURCH
GOD GATHERS US
Prelude
Lighting of the Peace Candle: We ask that you reflect and prepare for worship
during this time.
Welcoming/Opening Prayer
Songs of Worship “Lord, listen to your children praying” HWB #353
“Holy Spirit, come with power” HWB #26 “My God is so big”
My God is so big, so strong & so mighty; there’s nothing my God cannot do. (repeat)
He made the stars, He made the seas, He made the elephants, too. (repeat 1st line) GOD ADDRESSES US
Children’s Time
NT Reading Matthew 21:23-32
Message “Delay or Obey”
Song of Response “When the poor ones” STJ 69
GOD HEARS US
Sharing
Pastoral Prayer/Offering Prayer
Offering
GOD SENDS US
Benediction
Sending Song “Use us, Lord” (back pocket in HWB)
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Centro Cristiano Hispanic Worship Service 2:30 PM
Martha Hernandez, pastor
Abiding
“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-3
Paul was in prison, the most humble of positions, but he remembered his call. You recently called me to be an elder at Washington Mennonite. My prayer is that I can live by the words of Paul, and be that gentle, patient person that can help to keep this church family a safe and loving place for every person.
Myron Graber
Worship Leaders:
Prelude/Offertory: Andrea Nussbaum
Worship Leader: Cindy Widmer
Children’s Time: Susan See
Song Leader: Edie Nebel
Message: Grant Nebel
Pastoral Prayer: Amanda Beachy
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): Sandy Buhrow
Adult Bible Study: (end classroom of Fellowship Hall): Barb Ramsey
Preschool – 2-5 years (middle classroom in Fellowship Hall): Becky Widmer
Grades 3-6 (classroom off kitchen): Karen Bates
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)
grant.edie at gmail.com abeach25 at gmail.com
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
Offering for 9/18/11: $1736.00 (regular)
Each week we would like one person to list their favorite Bible scripture and how these verses are encouraging them in their walk with God. Each week Amanda and Grant will be asking someone for their response. The congregation’s response is to pray for that person during the week.
Happy Birthday to: Johnathon Miller (9/29), Susan See (9/30)
Happy Anniversary to: Lynn & Kaylene Miller (9/30)
There are several prayer cards for Dennis and Connie Byler on the table in the foyer. Dennis and Connie are missionaries in Spain whom we support. These cards give information about their ministry and remind us to pray for them regularly. You are welcome to take one.
Please fill out your worship survey. This information is helpful for worship planning. Thank you.
Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Mt. Pleasant is reshingling the roof on their church building. They are smaller in numbers and would like some help with labor. October 6, 7, and 8 are the dates set to shingle. If you are available to help one of those days contact Walter Wilt (319.385.2088), Ted Widmer (319.986.5190) or Fred Roth (319.931.4713).
TODAY: Dinner Theatre organizational meeting, 6:00 PM at the church. Can you
think of creative ways in which you can help? Bring your ideas, talents and a
positive spirit to the meeting.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 2: World Communion Sunday, communion and footwashing
Oct. 9: Washington Area Crop Walk
Nov. 3: Mennonite Women’s Banquet at First Mennonite
Please report your contributions for the October 29 Parkview Benefit Auction by September 25. The brochures will be made up September 27. Call Mark Boshart: 319.256.6151. Meals in homes, gift certificates, handmade items, gift baskets, etc. will be listed.. Parkview Home belongs to all of us. Together we make a place for those we love.
The IMS Junior Class will host, prepare and serve the annual Pork Supper on Saturday, October 1 in the IMS gymnasium, with serving from 4:30-8:00 PM. The meal includes pork, baked potatoes, salad, homemade desserts, coffee/water…and the opportunity to support the class in their efforts to raise funds for their class trip in the summer of 2012! Please contact an IMS junior or call the school office to purchase tickets, which will also be available at the door.
Senior Day will be Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Activities will be geared toward our theme: “An International Experience”. Come enjoy coffee time, games, hymns and an optional prayer walk. Susan See will share about her time in Cambodia and Jeff Miller will share about his time in India. If you know how to prepare a dish from another culture, please bring it to our “International” Potluck. If not, just bring something you are comfortable sharing. Camp will provide table service and drinks. Join us for a day of activities that fit your personal level. Please register by calling CCCC at 653.3611.
Mission opportunity from Central Plains Conference—Executive Conference Minister David Boshart is hosting a meeting at 9:30 AM on Saturday morning, October 1, at Washington Mennonite Church to introduce Michael Lillie, founding director of Peace for the City. Peace for the City is a grassroots Anabaptist ministry located in Minneapolis dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence in the city. Their focus is helping people learn to forgive, break chronic cycles of violence, reconcile, and discover unimagined possibilities. Pastors and mission/service committees are encouraged to come explore possibilities for partnering with Peace for the City. Youth sponsors who are interested in possible service projects should also attend. Please RSVP to David Boshart at davidboshart at centralplainsmc.org or 319.936.5904.
Crop Walk, Sunday, October 9, at 12:30 PM, at Central Park on the Washington Square—There will be no lunch provided, only snacks and water. See posters in the foyer. Signup sheets are on the table.
JPOG (Just Peace Outreach Group) invites you to hear Sandra Stevens reflect on her recent experience in Palestine as a member of a Christian Peacemaker Team delegation. Join us at Wellman Mennonite Church, 1215 8th Ave, Wellman, IA on Sunday, October 2, at 6:00 PM for a finger-foods potluck and conversation (please bring your own table service) or at 7:00 PM for the presentation. For more information call Roger Farmer at 653.2547 or email Jane Yoder-Short at yodershort at netins.net.
The IMS music department will present their Fall Concert on Sunday, October 9, at 3:00 PM in Celebration Hall. The concert will feature the choral groups, instrumental ensembles, and various smaller ensembles. All are directed by Karenza Yoder; an offering will be taken in support of the music department.
Loaves & Fishes: A Consultation on Children’s Ministry will be held on Saturday, October 15, at Hidden Acres Christian Center near Dayton, Iowa. This one-day consultation will offer a wonderful opportunity for congregational leaders to get advice regarding theological grounding, curriculum, problem solving, and the rewards of children’s ministry. All interested persons are welcome, whether or not you are currently involved in children’s ministry. Please register by October 5.
The 2011 Southeast Iowa Area Mennonite Women’s Banquet will be held November 3, 2011 at First Mennonite Church in Iowa City. More information will follow.
Tickets are on sale now for IMS’s production of Mark Twain’s timeless classic, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, featuring a cast of nearly 50 students and directed by Mary Forney and Karenza Yoder. The musical will take place November 4 and 5 on the stage of Celebration Hall. Tickets are available by calling the school office (656.2073), for $10 (adults) and $8 (students).
Everence Federal Credit Union is donating $12,700 total to Brethren Disaster Services and Mennonite Mission Network. Each year, the credit union tithes a percentage of its income from its Visa credit cards. Learn at Everence.com about how you can use this credit card to support this unique program.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp offers “close to home” volunteer opportunity! Assistants are needed to help with laundry at the Retreat Lodge throughout the winter. Call Mary Lou Farmer at the camp at 653.3611 if you can give a few hours to help the camping ministry. Thank you.
Mission Network prayer request: Pray for grace, patience and wisdom as MVS participants (and all of Mennonite Mission Network’s short term volunteers) begin new terms of service this fall and settle into their host communities and work assignments.
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