July 26, 2009

Pre-service music
Call to Worship Ephesians 3:14-21
Leader: Grace and Peace to you this day from God the Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
People: from whom our whole family in heaven
and on earth derives its name.
Leader: I pray that out of his glorious riches God may strengthen
you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
People: so that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith.
Leader: And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
may have power, together with all the saints,
People: to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge
Leader: that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness
of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more
than all we ask or imagine,
People: according to his power that is at work within us,
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, for ever and ever!
Prayer of Invocation
Hymns Praise to the Lord, the Almighty HWB 37
In Christ alone
Be unto your name
Children's Story

Hearing

Scripture John 6:1-21
Sermon Opening fists at mealtime
Hymn Maranatha STS 2

Responding

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

Today

Announcements

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

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community will host "Understanding Behavior in Dementia" 7-8:30 p.m. August 13. The session is free and will be in Strite Auditorium of Crestwood Assisted Living at VMRC, 1401 Virginia Ave."Understanding Behavior in Dementia" will be presented by the Alzheimer's Association and include practical and informative suggestions for family members, caregivers and others who work with people experiencing Alzheimer's diseases and related memory loss disorders. For more information call 540-564-3559

Youth leaders -- Please invite your youth to attend the vesper program in the CrossRoads Heritage Center amphitheater on Sunday, August 23, at 7 p.m. Two youth, Lars Akerson and Jonathan Spicher, will share their 8,500 mile faith adventure by bicycle from Harrisonburg to Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay. Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, meet in the Whitmer School, www.vbmhc.org (540) 438-1275.

Prayers and Praises

MMN: The Service Adventure leaders' orientation convenes July 25-29 in Johnston, Pa. Pray for a time of learning as the leaders plan for the upcoming year and how best to mentor young adults participating in this Mennonite Mission Network program.

VMM: On Monday, fraternal delegates from Tridad, Ramesh & Babes Jaimani, arrive to participate in VMC assembly. Following the worship service on Friday evening at Eastern Mennonite School auditorium, VMMissions hosts a Taste of Missions under the tent. Come, be informed and inspired!

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