July 3, 2005

Leader: With troubled hearts,
we gather for worship.
In the midst of struggle,
in pain or grief or despair,
we long for God's presence;
we need to know that God is with us.
Today we cry out to God for healing and peace.
ALL: Lord of life, all our longings are known to you;
send our roots rain;
refresh us and make us whole.

Prayer of Invocation
Hymns Here O Lord HWB 7
When peace like a river HWB 336
Prayer of confession
Hymn Lord, I am fondly, earnestly longing HWB 514

Children's Story Anne Dickey
Hymn I heard the voice of Jesus say HWB 493

Hearing

Scriptures Psalm 102
Sermon "Elegant Suffering"
Hymn The Lord's my Shepherd HWB 578

Responding

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Hymn Praise God from Whom HWB 119
Announcements
Hymn They that wait upon the Lord HWB 584
Benediction

Today

Sermon: Roy Hange
Worship Leader: Maren Tyedmers Hange
Music: Dottie Scott, Andy Orban
Nursery: Jeannine Denlinger

Announcements

The Salvation Army needs kitchen volunteers 4:30-6:00 p.m. Thursdays August 4, 11, and 18. Contact Roy for more information.

The Pastors will be in Charlotte this week for Conference. Please contact the Pastoral Care Team (Dottie Scott, Anne Dickey, David Franz) in case of an emergency. Others going to Charlotte this week are Jim and Jan Parks, Mel Janzen, Nate Overly, Adam Gredler, Andrew and Jonathan Showalter and Ben Nissley.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED! Interested in teaching Sunday School? Teachers are needed for Preschool through Jr. Youth. Contact Lara Upton if you're interested.

ATTENTION KIDS!!! Mark you calendars now for Venture Club coming this fall. The 3rd Friday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. will be a time to take a Bible Exploration, venture into the Craft Cave, and hunt for Treasure Treats. (Parents and other adults can be part of the action too by volunteering or donating supplies. Talk to Jeannine for more information.) A list of needed supplies is posted on the bulletin board.

It's time again to place another Equal Exchange Coffee/ Tea/ Cocoa order. Please contact Charis for more details.

Mennonites and Catholics from across the United States and Canada will gather at EMU in Harrisonburg, Va., this July to continue their ground-breaking grassroots ecumenical dialogue. Called "Bridgefolk," the annual summer conferences bring together Mennonites and Catholics on a voluntary basis to explore their two traditions. Participants include both laity and leadership. The conference will begin Thursday evening, July 21, with dinner and conclude at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 24. The gathering is open to the public. Registration forms and program details for both programs are available at www.Bridgefolk.net. For more information, contact Ivan J. Kauffman at 202-494-4558 or via email at conference @ bridgefolk.net.

Prayers and Praises

Mennonite Mission Network: Pray for safely and stamina for mission workers on North American Ministry who are traveling great distances to attend Charlotte 2005 in North Carolina, mission seminar in Manitoba, in addition to spending time with family, friends, and supporting congregations.

Charlotte 2005: Please pray for the assembly in Charlotte and all those traveling from our congregation.

Pray for the local services for people in need: Love Inc., Shelter for Help in Emergency, Food Bank, Salvation Army, CAISC -a justice ministry and PACEM - the initiative for the homeless.

Gathering in Christ's name

Hearing

Responding

Today

Announcements

Prayers and Praises