April 18, 2004

Easter is not the end of the gospel story,
but a powerful beginning.
Through the breath of the Holy Spirit,
Christ's resurrection awakens faith
in those who follow Christ.

April 18, 2004

Gathering in Christ's name

Call to worship Revelation 1:4-8
Prayer of invocation
Hymns Praise the Lord HWB 50
Amazing Grace HWB 143

Scripture Reading Acts 5:17-32
Children's story
Hymn For God so loved us HWB 167

Proclaiming God's Word

Scripture John 20:19-31
Sermon "Journey to the Heart of Hope"
Hymn Breathe on me breath of God HWB 356

Responding to God's call

Joys and concerns
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer
Offering
Announcements
Hymn Go my children HWB 433
Benediction

Today

Worship Leader - Maren Tyedmers Hange
Music - Dottie Scott, Alderfer family
Sermon - Roy Hange
Nursery - Alderfer family

Announcements

Is there a song you would especially like to sing? Write it down and put it in the song suggestion box in the foyer.

The church has a brotherhood fund to help those in need Within the congregation or connected to the congregation. Contributions can be made to this fund at any time aside from the general offering. Request for the fund can be directed to the pastors, a PCT member or the Stewardship person.

Mothers & Others Connecting invites you to an exhibit and sale of Traditional, Fine Palestinian Embroidery, Thursday, May 6th, 2 - 6 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 717 Rugby Rd. For information see the flyer in the foyer.

An authentic Trinidad meal will be served at the Ridgeway Mennonite Church, Franklin St., Harrisonburg, on Wednesday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this distinctively delicious food prepared by Lavonne Lehman. Reserve your meal by contacting Laura Moyers at VMBM at 434-9727 or laura.moyers@vmbm.org by April 26. Donations for the meal will benefit Richard and Margaret Keeler's ministry with the Mennonite Churches in Trinidad.

Prayers and Praises

VMBM: A young woman who owns a cheese store near Jason & Donna Martin's home in Bari, Italy, has been meeting with Donna each week for English conversation and lessons. Each time they are together, they talk about God and the significance of having a personal relationship with Jesus. This young woman is always eager to learn more about God as she improves her English skills.

Mennonite Mission Network: Pray for Spanish-speaking immigrants who are coming to Durham Mennonite Church, Durham, N.C., to learn English as a second language, a developing ministry in the City on a Hill initiative. Pray that church members will provide a listening ear and make learning resources available.

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