Smithville Mennonite Church

August 26, 2007 - 10:30 a.m.

 

 

WE GATHER

ANNOUNCEMENTS                  

WELCOME

CONGREGATIONAL SONG        Lynnette Neuenschwander

                                                               

  WE PRAISE GOD & HEAR THE WORD

WORSHIP WITH EAST CHIPPEWA VOCAL BAND

OFFERING

CONTINUED WORSHIP WITH VOCAL BAND

 

WE RESPOND

SHARING/PRAYER                                                    Eric Ramseyer

CLOSING SONG

BENEDICTION/POSTLUDE

 

 

 

We welcome all to our worship service today, and extend our gratitude to those who lead us in worship.  We invite you to join us for a carry-in dinner in the dining hall following our service, and to celebrate with us the baptism of Kevin Trent at 1:30.

 

TODAY . . .

           

            10:00 a.m.         Worship Service

                                    East Chippewa Vocal Band

                                    Carry-In Lunch

                                    Games & Swimming

           

             5:00 p.m.         Frisbee Football

             5:15 p.m.         MYF with Orrville MYF

             7:00 p.m.         Grow Group at Mease’s 

 

 

 

Next Sunday. . .

          10:00 a.m.         Worship Service

                                    Message by Eldon King

             5:00 p.m.         Frisbee Football

         

         

Last Sunday . . .

Worship attendance – 150

Offering:           

                        Budget ……………………………...…$3162.82

                        Sunday School ………………………….... 8.56

                         

Coming Up . . .

Sept. 5              All Church Night

         6             Trustee’s Meeting

         9             Intercultural Fiesta @ Camp Luz

       10              Growing Kid’s” class

 

 

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SMC . . .

The elective class will be studying the book Get Out of that Pit, by Beth Moore.  This women’s class meets in the library.  See Velma Shetler if you would like to join or need to purchase a book.

 

We extend our sympathy to Harold and June Steiner.  June’s mother, Emma Lehman, passed away this past Wednesday.

 

We are grateful for your prayers and support of the Hummel family through this very difficult time. Four-year old Bryson, son of Beau and Nicole  Hummel, lost his leg in a lawn mower accident.  You can visit brysonhummel.com. to find an update on Bryson and to write a note of encouragement to Bryson and his family.

 

There will be an informational meeting this Thursday evening for the Growing Kid’s God’s Way class, which is being offered again this year in the home of Eric and Roxie Ramseyer.  This class is a great resource for parents that provides vehicles to apply Biblical principles in raising our kids.  It also greatly challenges us to be the living examples Christ wants us to be.  Please pray if God would have you join us.  If you have questions, please call 330 857-2678. Classes begin September 10.

 

Ruth Reifsnyder would like you to know that she is available several hours a week for housecleaning jobs or home care.  If you would like to have help in this way, or know of anyone who is looking for a cleaning person or a adult care provider, please contact Ruth at 330 684-6093.

 

Camp Luz Father-Son Retreat, is being held September 14-15, for ages 8 and up.  This overnight retreat will be in their new Outpost Campsite and the men and boys will be “roughing it”!  Sleeping in tents, cooking their own food, using the ropes course, building relationships and worshipping God in the great out-of-doors.  Cost is $70 for age 11 and up, and $35 for ages 8-10. Camp Luz Staff will lead this adventure! Call 330-683-1246 for more information.

 

An Intercultural Fiesta will be held at Camp Luz September 9, sponsored by Willing Hearts and Open Arms Hispanic Ministry. The fiesta will begin at 2 p.m., and conclude with an evening meal, with a suggested donation of $6. See the bulletin by the secretary’s office for more information, and contact the church office for tickets.

 

 

THIS WEEK AT SMC . . .

 

Tuesday, August 28

                                                Open Circle Eat Out

5:30 p.m.          Elders.

 

 Wednesday, August 29

                        6:30 p.m.          MYF – Freshmen Night

                        7:00 p.m.          Wed. Evening Planning Committee

                       

Thursday, August 30

                        7:00 p.m.          Growing Kids informational meeting

Friday, August 31

                   8:30 a.m.          Women’s Prayer

 

In Our Prayers . . .

·         Pastor Todd – that he would be a good husband and father.

·         Our Friends and Family at SMC…Arthur & Velma Miller, Sandy & Ginny Oyer.

·         Bryson Hummel, recovery and adjustment to the loss of his leg.

·         Our children, youth, and teachers as they return to school.

 

Smithville Mennonite Church

6097 Akron Rd., P.O. Box 455, Smithville, OH  44677

Phone:  330-669-3601           

E-mail:  lmsmucker@smithvillemennonite.org todd@smithvillemennonite.org

Website:  smithvillemennonite.org

Pastor:  Todd Martin

Youth Pastor:  Rebecca Martin

Church office hours:  Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon