Bulletin

September 6, 2009

Gathering

Opening Songs

Shout to the north

Waterfall

You are holy

Opening Words

Hymns

WB # 1

What is this place

WB # 107

Blessed Savior, we adore Thee

Welcome and Announcements

Tithes and Offerings

Children's Story

David Orr

Hymn

WB # 620

Child of blessing, child of promise

Parent Child Dedication

Congregational Response

You have offered your children to the strong and tender providence of God.  We rejoice with you and give thanks for the gift of your children.  We promise, with humility and seriousness, to share in their nurture and well-being.  We will support, by our example and words, your efforts to provide loving and caring homes, where trust in God grows and Christ's way is chosen.  Our prayers will be with you and for you.  May our shared life and witness help make your task both joyful and fruitful.

(younger children are dismissed to the nursery)

Hearing the Word

Scripture

Matthew 6:9-13

Sermon

Children of the Holy God

Responding to the Word

Hymn

WB # 351

Our Father who art in heaven

Sharing

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors;

and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.

Amen.

Morning Prayer

Hymn

WB # 658

All praise to thee, my God

Benediction

Assisted listening devices are available at the audiovisual desk.

Please stand and use a microphone during announcements and sharing

Worship Leader:  David Wiebe

Music Leaders:  Harwood House

Snacks Next Sunday:  Sue Burkey

Nursery Today:  David & Kendra Wiebe

Nursery Next Sunday:  Chad & Kathy Boshart

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Today, September 6 - Jerry Burkey

Today, September 6 - Tracy & Holly Rocole Anniversary

Monday, September 7 - Becky Waegli

Thursday, September 10 - Marty Roth

Record for August 30

Attendance:  99

Offering  $1,489

August Budget  $10,705

August Offerings  $11,346

YTD Budget  $74,935

YTD Offerings  $75,210

Calendar

Sat. Sept. 12, 6:30 am

Women's Saturday Study

Sun. Sept. 13, 12:45 pm

Women's Matinee Movie

Sun. Sept. 13, 5:00 pm

Junior Youth BBQ - Troyer's

Sun. Sept. 27, 4:00-7:30 pm

Church Fall Party - Boshart's

Announcements

PARENT CHILD DEDICATION - This morning we dedicate Joseph Dallas Waegli and his parents, Jay and Becky, and Tierney Kay Stewart, and her parents Derek and Terah.  

ALL ADULTS - A new quarter of Adult Sunday School began today and you're always welcome to join us anytime.  Jolene Boshart is leading the Uniform Series class on the theme of Covenant Communities as found in selected passages from the Old Testament, the Gospel of Mark, and I & II Peter.  Gordon Brubacher is leading a study of Daniel Buttry's book "Christian Peacemaking: From Heritage to Hope."  This is an especially timely study because Buttry, a Baptist minister from Michigan, will be the first speaker in FMC's Anabaptist Speaker Series and will be with us on October 11 and 14, so this will be a good opportunity to study his thinking.  The third adult class this quarter will be devoted to sharing and prayer.  Please attend the class of your choosing--those who have not been regularly attending Sunday School are especially encouraged to come.

Thank You! Thank You! to those who have said YES to the kids of FMC as Sunday School teachers.  God bless your efforts and dedication.

MOVIE MATINEE - Just for the women of FMC.  Plan on a movie and coffee/dessert Sunday afternoon, September 13. We will meet around 12:45 p.m.  Movie theater and movie title yet- to-be-announced.

JUNIOR YOUTH KICK-OFF - All kids in grades 6-8 are invited to a Junior Youth BBQ next Sunday, September 13 at 5:00 p.m. at Troyer's house.  You won't want to miss it!

ALL-CHURCH FALL PARTY - Mark your calendars now for a Church Fall Party on Sunday, September 27 from 4:00 to 7:30 at Chad and Kathy Boshart's house.

SRI MAYASANDRA - Our good friend, Sri, has sent an update on his work in Pune, India, with lots of photographs.  It is posted on the bulletin board.

QUARTERLY BUILDING OFFERINGS - Building offerings give us a chance to give thanks to God for our successful building program, to celebrate the growth of our congregation, and to work together to pay off our mortgage.  The next building offering will be held on Sunday, September 13 and will be in addition to our regular offering.   Gifts designated "building fund" may be made at any time

WOMEN'S SATURDAY STUDY - A reminder to all who signed up for a study called "Believing in God," we begin this coming Saturday, September 12, at 6:30 a.m. at church.  See Barb Schlegel or Wanda Stauffer if you have questions. 

AMAZON EARNINGS - Thanks for remembering to link to Amazon.com through the commercial links page on the First Mennonite Website.  In August the church earned over $80 in referral fees on sales of 36 items. 

FURNITURE NEEDED - Moon is looking for a small chest of drawers or set of stackable plastic drawers to complete her room.  Please let her know if you can help. 

NEW ADDRESS - Tim and Amanda Balzer have moved!  Please include their new address in your church directory.  They are discontinuing their landline telephone.

NEW BOX OF BOOKS - We've received a new selection of books from the District Conference Library.  Books relate to discipleship and forgiveness.  Also included are some fiction, children's titles, and a few books on family life.  Follow the checkout procedure on the table.  Books are due back on or before October 11. 

FOSTER CARE CLOSET - Some children are placed in foster care suddenly and with only the clothes on their back.  To meet this need, Leigh Esau started the Foster Care Closet, which provides free clothes for foster children who need them.   Please start bringing gently used clothes to donate to this wonderful cause.  Clothing will be collected this month on the south wall of the sanctuary.  Clean used items of all sizes are needed: infant through teen sizes, dress clothes & casual clothes, shoes & all other.  Baby items are also needed (blankets, etc.).  Remember also that lots of teens are adult size!  Items not accepted are used undergarments.  FCC also prefers modest clothing.  Thank you for your donations.  If you have questions, please contact Carol Knieriem or FCC Director Leigh Esau.