February 14, 2010

Pre-service music
Call to Worship STS 190 and HWB 1
Leader: People of God, look around and see.
What is this place where we are meeting?
People: Only a house, the earth its floor.
Yet it becomes a body that lives
when we are gathered here, and know our God is near.
Leader: People of God, look around and see the faces,
Of those we know and love
People: neighbors and friends, sisters and brothers -
a community of kindred hearts.
Leader: People of God, look around and see the faces,
and those we hardly know
People: strangers, sojourners, forgotten friends,
the ones we extend an outstretched hand to.
Leader: People of God, look around
and see all the images of God gathered here.
People: In me, in you, in each of us,
God's love shines for all to see
Leader: People of God, come.
People: Let us worship together.
Prayer of Invocation
Hymns What is this place HWB 1
Brethren, we have met to worship HWB 8
Children's Story
Hymn Will you come and follow me STS 39

Hearing

Scripture Mark 13:1-13; Acts 6:1-7
Sermon At the Temple Jesus Turns the Tables
Hymn Renew your church HWB 363

Responding

Sharing of Praises and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Hymn Praise God from Whom HWB 119
Announcements
Hymn Sent forth by God's blessing HWB 478
Benediction

Today

Announcements

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

All are warmly invited to a worship service in song with the Goshen College Men's Chorus on Wednesday, February 24, at Park View Mennonite Church at 7 p.m. The 45-student ensemble, directed by Dr. Scott Hochstetler, will present a sacred music journey through time and culture with the theme of "Healing the World Song by Song." For more information, please call 434-1604.
Haiti earthquake response These supplies are needed by Feb. 28. Please help MCC respond to this urgent need for supplies. A table is set up with totes, baskets, etc. in the sanctuary behind the piano to place your donations in. Thank you for taking part of this effort - MCC

20,000 relief kits: Contents (NEW items only)
4 large bars bath soap (leave in wrapping)
1 plastic bottle shampoo (380-710ml / 13-24oz; place bottle in a re-sealable plastic bag)
4 large bars of laundry soap
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (minimum 130ml / 6oz; leave in box)
4 adult-size toothbrushes (leave in packaging)
4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors)
2 wide-tooth combs(6 to 8in / 15 to 20cm)
1 fingernail clipper
1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40, assorted)
1 package sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi)

10,000 heavy comforters: New, knotted, heavy comforters

10,000 flat sheets
NEW flat sheets (please use double,queen or king-size sheets in light colors. Sheets will also be used as mosquito netting and light colors are less attractive to mosquitoes.)

Please continue your prayers for the MCC team in Haiti and abroad. The http://mcc.org/ website and links provide daily updates from MCC workers in Haiti through downloadable videos, podcasts and articles on their compassionate work alongside the Haitians.

Prayers and Praises

Mennonite Mission Network: On Friday, Bethesda Health Center will celebrate 20 years of offering healing and hope to some of Benin's most marginalized people. Pray that the good news of God's love may be shared with all who attend the ceremonies - government officials and those who live on the streets.

VMM Missions: A Partners in Mission team from Calvary Community Church, Hampton, Va., is in Costa Rica this week, learning and serving through Pura Vida. May God grant them His vision for the world as they enter into this experience

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