February 4, 2007

Prayer of Invocation
Call to Worship SJ 122
Call to Confession SJ 129, 130, 131
Call to Witness SJ 153,154, 155
Hymns Sing praise to God who reigns HWB 59
Come thou fount HWB 521
Children's Story
Hymn Longing for Light SJ 54

Hearing

Scripture John 4:4-42
Sermon "What Are You Thirsty For?"
Hymn Amazing grace HWB 143

Responding

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Hymn Praise God from Whom HWB 119
Announcements
Hymn Move in our Midst HWB 418
Benediction

Today

Sermon: Maren Tyedmers Hange
Worship Leader: Roy Hange
Music: Dottie Scott, Megan Mouberry
Nursery: Franz

Announcements

You're invited to the Alderfer's Annual CMC Super Bowl Party! TODAY! Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. (come earlier if you want.) Bring snacks and/or drinks to share. Contact Steve or Lois for directions.

As many of you know Chad and Jeannine will be moving in a few months. Jeannine has been doing the bulletin for the past few years. If you are interested in taking her place in this role, please let Jeannine or Maren know.

Are you looking for extra funds to help cover your college expenses? Are you interested in pursuing holistic stewardship? MMA College Scholarships are available to high school graduates and college students from Anabaptist congregations that have an MMA advocate. Contact Barbara Brouse, our MMA advocate. Application deadline: March 31, 2007.

Stewardship University is a ministry partnership between MMA and our local faith community coming to Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, March 10, 2007. One course on The Power of Enough may be of particular interest to those seeking contentment. It is taught by MMA stewardship theologian Lynn Miller, who has written a number of books, including The Power of Enough. For more information or to register, contact MMA at (800) 348-7468, Ext. 269, or visit our website (www.StewardshipUniversity.org).

A community Taizé service will be held this coming Wednesday, February 7, at 8:30 p.m. at Park View Mennonite Church (1600 Park Rd., Harrisonburg) The hour-long service follows the format of evening prayer used in the ecumenical community of Taizé in France. It is mostly a service of sung prayer with additional periods of silence, scripture reading and intercession. All in the community are welcome to participate. For information, contact the church at 540-434-1604.

The Mennofolk fundraising concert on Friday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m. at Park View will feature some great music by local Mennonite performers: Daphna Creek, Cantore, and Finely Tuned. There is no charge for admission; an offering will be received to support Mennofolk, a Mennonite folk music festival sponsored by Virginia Mennonite Conference.

The World Day of Prayer is celebrated every year on the first Friday of March. This year it is on March 2, 2007. The theme is "United Under God's Tent," and was prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Paraguay. For more information about the World Day of Prayer worship and program, call (800) 298-5551 or write to: World Day of Prayer International Committee, 475 Riverside Dr., Room 729, New York, NY 10115.

Prayers and Praises

VMBM: Thank God for the work team from Ridgeway Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, who constructed the first phase of the Hope Mennonite Church in Esperanza, Trinidad, Jan. 20-Feb. 3. A place for Christian worship in this Hindu village makes a clear statement of witness.

Mennonite Mission Network: Mennonite Mission Network workers César Moya and Patricia Uruena in Quito, Ecuador, request prayer for a theological training program that began last month for 140 indigenous pastors and leaders from all of Ecuador.

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

Gathering in Christ's name

Hearing

Responding

Today

Announcements

Prayers and Praises