Smithville Mennonite Church

May 11, 2008 - 10:30 a.m.

 

WE GATHER

GATHERING MUSIC                                                 Rebecca Martin

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE

 

WE PRAISE GOD

CONGREGATIONAL SONGS               Lynette Neuenschwander

            O Sing to the Lord                                                              STJ 12

            Jesus Loves Even Me                                                    Overhead

WELCOME/GREETING

KID’S PRAISE BELL CHOIR                     

            Canon in D

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                        Paul Rohrer

CONGREGATIONAL SONGS

            I  Need Thee Every Hour                                         HWB 555

            Lord of the Home                                                      HWB 490

OFFERING PRAYER/OFFERTORY

DEDICATION OF BROCK REIFSNYDER

DISMISSAL FOR CHILDREN’S CHURCH

WE HEAR THE WORD

SCRIPTURE                        Luke 7: 11-17                         Nate Miller

MESSAGE                      Mama, Don’t Cry          Pastor Todd Martin

WE RESPOND

CONGREGATIONAL SONG

            I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say                                       HWB 493

SHARING/PRAYER                                                     Velma Shetler        

BENEDICTION/POSTLUDE

 

 

 

 

It is with joy that we welcome all worshipers.  We are especially happy to welcome mothers as we celebrate this special day.  Let us take time to thank God for each family and each family member in attendance today.

Our ushers are available to help if you need assistance in any way.

TODAY . . .

          8:30 a.m.          Mongolia Trip Prayer in library

            8:45 a.m.          Prayer time in pastor’s office

            9:00 a.m.          Coffee/fellowship time – Connie Geisinger

            9:30 a.m.          Sunday School for all ages

                                    Elective Class – Book Study

                                         Living Beyond Yourself  By Beth Moore

           10:30 a.m.          Worship

                                    Dedication of Brock Reifsnyder

                                    P.A. System     Dave Miller

            Multi-media       Tim Laird

            Nursery Care     Terry & Louise Hershberger

            5:00 p.m.          Frisbee Football

Next Sunday

      10:30 a.m.          Worship

                                    Baptism of Rachel Gerber

Last Sunday . . .

Worship attendance – 252

Offering:            Budget ……………………….…….... ….$4504.00

                        Central Student Fund……………….……..248.00

                        Kingsway Student Fund……….……….….421.20

                        Mongolia Trip 08………...........................130.00

                        The Mennonite………….……....…….……..35.00

                        Tonya Starner Book Fund…………………219.00

                       

Coming Up . . .

                    May  23 - 24     Ladies Retreat at Countryview Inn,

                                                        Speaker, Trish Berg

                                         27    Open Circle Eat Out

                                         28    Seeker’s Class Eat Out

                        June  10 - 16    Jr. MYF Service Trip

                                          26   Mongolia Trip

 

 

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SMC . . .

Congratulations to Matt Shetler on completing all of his Bible Memory verses.

 

The PRC and Pastor Todd would like your feedback on his sermons over the past 2 plus years.  Please note the “sermon survey” in your mailboxes today, and take a few minutes to reflect on the sermons that have been meaningful for you.  Please place your completed survey in the PRC mailbox in the foyer.

 

Avery Trent will be performing a lead role, and Allison Trent will be performing in the orchestra for Greene Middle School’s performance of Beauty & the Beast, this Friday through Sunday.  See the bulletin board for times and ticket information.

 

Next Sunday, you will receive in your mailbox a volunteer form listing the ministry positions of the church.  We encourage you to pray this week that God will show you where you should volunteer to serve at SMC in the coming year.  The Discernment of Gifts Committee

 

“Restore your Spirit” For all women, ages 18 on up:  You deserve a retreat May 23 (Friday evening) & May 24 at a peaceful Inn in Holmes County.  Trish Berg, local author, newspaper columnist & mom, will speak Saturday morning following breakfast.  Come Friday evening for laughter, food, games & relaxation.  This is the last Sunday to sign up.

 

Will our children know peace?  Peacemaking is an important theme in Anabaptist theology.  This summer we have unique resources to help teach peace to our whole congregation in worship and Sunday school. This Saturday, at Summit Mennonite Church, 939 Norton Avenue, Barberton. These workshops will be led by Norma Duerksen, Ohio Conference Resource Advocate, and Amy Gingerich, Gather ‘Round Editor.  A registration fee of $10 per congregation will be received at the door.

          9:00 – 10:00 a.m.     pastors and worship committees

          9:30 – 11:30 a.m.     education commission, teachers, and                                     librarians

 

All are welcome to celebrate Ryan’s graduation by attending his graduation party, May 31, 12 -3:30 p.m. at Ryan’s home.  See the note on the bulletin board.

 

THIS WEEK AT SMC . . .

Tuesday, May 13

          9::00  a.m.        Worship Committee Meeting at SMC

                                    Mennonite Women – lunch - bring a dish the grandchildren like

            9:30 a.m.          Healthy Walk

Wednesday, May 14 

            7:00 p.m.          Mentors – Discussion on Dating

Thursday, May 15

          9:30 a.m.          Healthy Walk

            7:00 p.m.          Coordinating Council

Friday, May 16

          8:30 a.m.          Women’s Prayer

            6:30 p.m.          Jr. MYF meet at SMC to go to Greene Middle

                                                School Play

Saturday, May 17

            9:00 a.m.          Youth Worker’s Training at Camp Luz

 

 

In Our Prayers . . .

·         Pastor Todd, that he would have vision for future ministries

·         Our SMC friends and family, Vern & Mabel Horst, and Carol Schrock

·         Our missionary to Mongolia, Laura Schlabach

·         The growth and outreach of the Grace and Peace Mennonite Church in Seoul, supported by the Mennonite Mission Network

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Smithville Mennonite Church

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

Phone:  330-669-3601           

Pastor:  Todd Martin

Youth Pastor:  Rebecca Martin

 

Website:  smithvillemennonite.org

Church office hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

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