February 22, 2004

Hymns Great is the Lord HWB 87
Holy Spirit Come With Power HWB 26
Jesus stand among us (v.1 twice) HWB 25

Prayer HWB 745
Scripture Isaiah 58:6-12
Litany of Confession:

Lord God, call to our minds now those we have wronged
Call to our hearts those who have wronged us
Call to our vision a way forward through a difficult relationship
Call to our imagination your grace in a difficult situation we face
Call to our spirits any resentment we have of you our Shepherd
Call to our heart of hearts your greater wisdom in a situation we resent
Calm the restlessness of our hearts, minds and spirits
if they have turned from you
Call to our awareness the sin we have wandered into
as a result of that restlessness
Call us to rest in your faithfulness alone
Invite us in your Spirit to rebuild our lives on your grace
As we honor you in song:

Honoring God's Presence Holy, Holy, Holy HWB 75
Prayer of Confession

Proclaiming God's Word

Scripture Matthew 5:1-16
Sharing from our 40 days
Hymn I am the Bread of life HWB 472
Preparing for Communion:
Communion litany (bulletin insert)
Hymn Christ We do All Adore Thee HWB 105
Communion
Prayer Ephesians 3:14-21
Proclaiming the kingdom Joy to the world HWB 318
Empowerment of the Church Lord of light HWB 410

Responding to God's call

Sharing Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer Healer of Our Every Ill HWB 377
(petitions of prayer between each verse)
Offering
Announcements
Closing Hymn Praise God from whom HWB 118
Benediction

Today

Worship Leader - Maren Tyedmers Hange
Music - Jon Nafziger
Nursery - Nissley family
Scripture readers - Joyce Hutchinson, Mel Janzen, Jr. Youth

Announcements

Everyone is welcome to join in the fellowship meal immediately following the service.

You will receive our annual Gifts Discernment form by email this year. Paper copies will be available if you prefer to respond in that way. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. Please return the forms to Lois Alderfer (salderfer@juno.com) by March 7. If you have any questions please contact a member of the Pastoral Care Team or the Pastors.

The Shenandoah Valley Hymn Sing will be held on Sunday, February 29, 7:00 p.m. at Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg. Lowell Byler is the music coordinator.

Habitat for Humanity store in Charlottesville is expanding their hours of operation beginning March 16 and needs some more volunteers. All proceeds from the store are used to fund the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes in the Greater Charlottesville area. Contact Heather Gibb for more information at (434) 293-6331.

Prayers and Praises

VMBM: Philip Rhodes is rejoicing with the three people in the Ridge community in Jamaica who have recently given their hearts to the
Lord. Philip is excited to see their new joy and commitment, and
looks forward to walking alongside Kerry Ann (a youth), Susan (a young adult), and Oneil (a middle-aged man) as their faith increases.

Mennonite Mission Network: Brian Dyck and Lynell Bergen, Mennonite Mission Network workers in South Africa, have become engaged in long-term strategic planning for AIDS ministry. Pray that they will find a good balance between supporting this active ministry, while not creating dependency on missionary input.

Pray for the local services for people in need: Love Inc., Shelter for Help in Emergency, Food Bank and the Salvation Army.

Pray for the 40 day spiritual journey as part of our church's vision process:

Gathering in Christ's name

Proclaiming God's Word

Responding to God's call

Today

Announcements

Prayers and Praises