February 28, 2010

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Lent 2: Holding on, letting go
February 28, 2010

I have lost what I hold in my fist,
So tight it has become a comfort.
My muscles have formed around this forgotten thing
And I am afraid of releasing my grip.
One day my strength will fail,
My hands will open.
And the ash of my selfish desire will blow away.
In my weariness I stand,
Before you, Jesus.
I ask that you take my burden from me.
Open my tired, stubborn hands.
Pry apart my angry fingers,
And lay your holy palm on mine.
Christy

Gathering in Christ's name

Pre-service music Joyful is the dark HWB 233
Call to Worship Psalm 27 with sung response

Prayer of Invocation
Hymns To God be the glory HWB 102
The love of God STJ 44
Children's Story
Hymn Longing for light STJ 54

Hearing

Scripture Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
Sermon What is your question?
Hymn O God, how we have wandered STS 58

Responding

Sharing of Praises and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offering/Hymn Praise God from Whom HWB 119
Announcements
Hymn Christian, do you hear the Lord? HWB 494
Benediction

Today

Announcements

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

Reminder: Please prayerfully review and complete these documents and return on or before February 28, 2010. This will enable us to plan for our Church Year beginning June 1, 2010.
Blessings and thank you

Stewardship University, a ministry partnership between MMA and our local faith community, is coming to Springdale Mennonite Church in Waynesboro on March 20, 2010! In Effective Actions to Care for Creation, Tom Benevento will help you learn how to save energy in your home through weatherizing, insulation, efficient appliances, eco-energy landscaping, renewable energy, and community gardening. For more information, visit the MMA Website (StewardshipUniversity.org). If you're planning on attending, please contact Linda. There is a discount if five or more register from one church, and there may be interest in carpooling.

Prayers and Praises

Mennonite Mission Network: : Evangelist Yukari Kaga completes her fourth two-year term with the Tokachi-area Mennonite churches in Japan next month. Pray that God may provide financial support and accountability structures to enable her continued ministry.

VMM Missions: Malerie Plank, tranSend participant, arrived in Honduras this month. She works at Hospital Evangelico Siguatepeque and relates to the local church. Ask God to ease her transition in these first weeks, and to make her a blessing to those she serves.

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.