February 25, 2007

Pre-service Music Seek Ye First HWB 324
Prayer of Invocation
Call to Worship
Leader: O God, you are our God. We seek you.
People: We thirst for you, O God,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Leader: O God, you are our God. We trust in you.
People: O God, you are our God. We trust in you.
Leader: We live in the shelter of the Most High,
we abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
we will say to the Lord:
All: My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.
Hymns Jesus Stand Among Us HWB 25
While I was Praying
Children's Story
Hymns Don't Be Afraid STJ 105

Hearing

Scripture Exodus 17:1-7; Luke 4:1-12; Psalm 91:1-2
Sermon
Hymn Father, I Stretch HWB 529

Responding

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Hymn Praise God from Whom HWB 119
Announcements
Hymn Bless the Lord, My Soul Taize 3
Benediction

Today

Sermon: Roy Hange
Worship Leader: Maren Tyedmers Hange
Music: Jen Larson Sawin, Karina Hange
Nursery: Youth/Myers

Announcements

This Sunday concludes our series on "Epiphanies: The light of Christ transforming the world". As we turn toward the Lenten season we welcome your feedback on the past worship series and input into future worship themes. Please contact Roy, Maren or a member of the Board of Elders (Lois Alderfer, Jim Parks, David Franz).

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.

Eric Reinford who has worshipped with us during the last few years will be moving to London, England to work at SNL Securities branch office there.

CMC Ladies: You are invited to a bridal shower for April Hutchinson, Saturday, March 10th at 2:30pm at the home of Jan Parks. A Bed, Bath, and Beyond gift registry is available online for Spencer Douglas and April. RSVP to Jan Parks or Libby Showalter by Sunday, March 4th.

The church is sponsoring a table at the Love INC banquet to be held March 2, at 6:30 at First Baptist Church. The speaker is Dr. Bruce A. Beard. There is a choice of menu. Donations and pledges will be accepted at the end of the event. Please contact Gloria or Joyce if interested in attending.

Financial Calculators: Many personal and financial goals depend on your stage of life. You might be saving for college, starting a family, or planning for retirement. No matter your goal, MMA has calculators to help you. Visit the Financial Services home page at MMA-online (www.mma-online.org).

On March 10, 2007, Harrisonburg Mennonite Church will host Stewardship University, a ministry partnership between MMA and our local faith community. Learn about financial planning, using retirement investments as income while volunteering, and planning charitable gifts to retirement income. For more information on this course or others, or to register, contact MMA at (800) 348-7468, Ext. 269, or visit our website (www.StewardshipUniversity.org).

Prayers and Praises

VMBM: In Lecce, Itaty, Chris and Melody Riddle are deep into studying the Italian language. Their sons are learning Italian too by relating to their babysitter, Manuela, a member of Centro Koinonia in Bari. Ask God to help them I this challenging task.

Mennonite Mission Network: Please pray for Mennonite Voluntary Service participant Laura Rheinheimer who has begun her MVS assignment in Harlingen, Texas. Pray that God will give her wisdom and strength as she helps provide legal assistance to political refuges.

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