June 7, 2009

Pre-service music
Call to Worship (based on Psalm 29)
Leader: Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name.
People: worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
Leader: The voice of the LORD is over the waters;
People: the God of glory thunders,
the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.
Leader: The voice of the LORD is powerful;
People: the voice of the LORD is majestic.
Leader: The voice of the LORD strikes
People: with flashes of lightning.
Leader: The voice of the LORD shakes
People: the desert;
Leader: The voice of the LORD twists
People: the oaks and strips the forests bare.
Leader: And in his temple all cry,
People: "Glory!"
Leader: The LORD sits enthroned over the flood;
the Lord is enthroned as King forever.
All: The LORD gives strength to his people;
the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Prayer of Invocation
Hymns
Scripture Isaiah 6:1-8
Children's Story

Hearing

Scripture John 3:1-17
Sermon
Baptism
Hymn The love of God STJ 44

Responding

Sharing of Praises and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Hymn Praise God from Whom HWB 119
Announcements
Hymn
Benediction

Today

Announcements

Please email all bulletin announcements by Wednesday 8:00 pm to Becky.

A church work day will be held on June 13th from 8am to noon. The main focus will be weeding and mulching flower beds. If you are aware of any other projects that need attention please contact Libby Showalter.

Enjoy a time for learning, fellowship, encouragement, laughter, prayer, stories, and solitude at the Mennonite Women's Fall Conference , November 13-15, at Holiday Inn Select, Richmond. The speaker will be Mary Thiessen Nation, teacher at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Cost will be the same as last year, "early bird" $70, regular registration $80. Mary is enthusiastic about being with us and praying about what God would have her present. Contact Edith Shenk Kuhns (540) 949-7474 or eashenk@yahoo.com

Are you curious about what's happening at Mennonite Church USA Convention 2009 in Columbus, Ohio, June 30 to July 5? Check out the convention Web site for a list of seminars, worship speakers, late night events, the delegate agenda, or how to register for this event. All of this information and more is available at www.MennoniteUSA.org/convention.

Mark your calendar for July 23-25 and plan to attend Virginia Mennonite Conference's Assembly, held at Eastern Mennonite High School. The theme is Jesus is Our Peace with David Shenk featured as worship speaker (Thursday night), workshop leader, and Bible study teacher. David is noted for his mission work and dialogue with Muslims

Prayers and Praises

MMN: Please pray for Mennonite Mission Network workers who currently are on North American ministry. Pray for safe travels and good connections with family and supporting congregations.

VMM: It's good to reflect on peacemaking this weekend. May we as Christ's followers demonstrate His way of peace in all of our relationships. In July, Virginia Conference assembly's theme, "Jesus is our Peace," will emphasize how we can do this in today's world.

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