June 28, 2009

Pre-service music
Call to Worship STS 190
Hymns We sing to you o God STJ 1
I want to walk as a child of the light STJ 95
Children's Story

Hearing

Scripture Mark 5:21-43; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Sermon "The question of a fair balance" 2 Cor. 8:13
Hymn Nothing is lost on the breath of God STS 121

Responding

Sharing of Praises and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Hymn Praise God from Whom HWB 119
Announcements
Hymn Great is thy faithfulness HWB 325
Benediction

Today

Announcements

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

Please pray for the youth from our church who are going to MCUSA youth convention this week along with the youth group from Springdale Mennonite Church. David T. will be the sponsor from our church going along with Elisabeth, Josh, Maria, Jerry Lee and Ian.

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 and the delegate agenda. Information and more is available at www.MennoniteUSA.org/convention. Roy and Maren are going to the Mennonite Church USA Convention 2009 as pastors and Roy is the delegate from our church.

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.

Mark your calendar for SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 AT 7 P.M. for a dramatic performance of TED & COMPANY : "I'd Like to Buy an Enemy" (premier showing) at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren as part of the International Day of Prayer for Peace. Tell your friends and family to reserve the date!

Belmont Baptist Church (down the street from ours) has invited us to participate in an ecumenical children's music camp from July 12-17. See this link for details:
http://www.belmontbaptistcville.org/upcoming-opportunities

Prayers and Praises

MMN: Please join Mennonite Mission Network workers Cindy and Tim Buhler and George and Tobia Veith in praising God for the growth of the Macau Mennonite Church. Pray for the baptismal candidates who are making a commitment through baptism.

VMM:EMM & VMM workers, Skip and Carol Tobin return fro VA today from their years of service in Thailand. Ask God to guide and bless them in the transitions and ministries ahead.

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