August 9, 2009

Pre-service music
Call to Worship
Leader: O magnify the Lord with me,
People: and let us exalt God's name together.
Leader: I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
People: My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.
Leader: Though we may be tempted to use harsh words,
People: let us come together with gentleness
Leader: though we may want everything to happen quickly,
People: let us come together with patience.
Leader: though the world around often encourages hate,
People: let us come together in love.
Leader: in humility, gentleness, patience and love
ALL: let us worship the God who called us together.
Prayer of Invocation
Hymns What is this place HWB 1
We plow the fields and scatter HWB 96
Children's Story

Hearing

Scripture Ephesians 4:25-5.2
Music Gabriel's Oboe
Gospel John 6:35, 41-51
Sermon From the Burning Bush to Being Alive
Music Gabriel's Oboe - Communion of Imitation
Hymn of Response My shepherd will supply my need HWB 589

Responding

Sharing of Praises and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Hymn Praise God from Whom HWB 119
...and extra change for "Penny Power" missions (collected by children)
Announcements
Hymn God be with you HWB 431
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. "Understanding Behavior in Dementia" is part of Memory Care at VMRC - a year long educational series about memory loss and Alzheimer's diseases. For more information about Memory Care at VMRC, 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,www.vbmhc.org, (540) 438-1275.

Prayers and Praises

MMN: Pray for Mennonite Mission Network workers, staff, and their families who are currently dealing with health concerns. Pray that God will provide healing for illnesses, and energy for the work that needs to be done.

VMM: Today is the joint worship service of the Mennonite Church of Trinidad & Tobago's annual conference. The theme is Hope Becoming a Reality based on Heb 6:9-12. Praise God for a growing group of believers in this island nation.

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