Conestoga Mennonite Church April 12, 2015 Number 15 Teaching the Word (9:30 a.m.) Classes available for all ages to connect with God and one another. Children’s classes meet in the Nursery until 9:40 a.m. Morning Worship (10:30 a.m.) 2015 Theme: “Behold I am making all things new.” Is. 43:19 Prelude Jill Waters Worship in Song Led by Krista Petersheim Foundations: Psalm 23 Extending Greetings of Peace Welcome & Community Life Pastor Bob Sensing God’s Presence Lois Boyer Stewardship Update Bill Beam, Dir. Of Stewardship Living HiStory Prayer Elder, Jerry Petersheim Offertory Mindy Beam Children’s Time Hymn The Word of the Lord Rom. 6:1-6 Message: “Walking in the Resurrection” Pastor Bob Response Hymn Benediction TODAY:  Thank you: …Andy Leatherman and Gary Stoltzfus for serving as ushers …Fred and Janet Peachey for serving in the nursery …Howard and Carol Moss for providing prayer ministry NEXT SUNDAY:  Message: “Mission: The Image of God in 4D” from Gen. 1:26-28, 2:5-15 by Jeremiah Martin  Nursery: Karen Horning and Natalie Stoltzfus  Offertory: Carol Moss ~This Week’s Activities~ Senior Youth: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Monday: 9:00 a.m. Worship Planning Meeting Tuesday: 9:15 a.m. Neighbors Red Carpet Gala - Come dressed as if accepting an Oscar! Share a dish for celebration. Pre-register with Tina Essick. 7:00 p.m. “The Value of You” Class in the Conference Room 7:00 p.m. Small Group Leaders Meeting in library Thursday: 9:00 a.m. Meals from the Heart Preparation Friday: 9:00 a.m. Prayer Time 5:30 p.m. Jr. Youth go to PA Relief Sale Speak with Marilyn for more details. ~Conestoga’s Notes~ NOMINATION FORMS: Please spend time prayerfully reviewing the enclosed form and return it to the lobby box by next Sunday April 19. We are grateful for the many gifted leaders God has given Conestoga and invite active participation in the nominating process. WOMEN’S RETREAT: Tel Hai is inviting all women to a retreat led by Lois Boyer on Saturday, April 25 from 8:30-2:30. Registration forms and more information is on the lobby bulletin board. GAP MEN’S CHORUS: On Sunday evening May 10 at 7:00 p.m. we will be hosting the Gap Men’s Chorus for a free concert. A love offering will be taken. Plan to come and enjoy the music! HOSTING OPPORTUNITY: The Eastleigh Choir from Nairobi, Kenya, is coming to the Mennonite World Conference. If you have an extra bedroom available to host members of the choir, please let Wes and Lois know! If you would like to support the choir financially please make checks payable to “Eastern Mennonite Missions” and on memo line put “Eastleigh Choir to MWC.” Send to EMM, 53 W. Brandt Blvd. P.O. Box 458, Salunga, PA 17538. Thank you for any help you can give. APRIL FELLOWSHIP MEAL: On April 26 we will be having a “Soul Food” Fellowship Meal. Please bring a main dish or salad to share of something that feeds your body and “soul.” Cake will be provided. CAN YOU HELP?: The Jr. Youth periodically could use a vehicle that seats more than 7 people. If you are able to contribute in this way please let Nelson or Marilyn Beam know. ~Conestoga’s Notes Cont’d~ KINGCOME INLET: Next Sunday, April 19th, Austin Unruh will be showing the movie “Potlatch Keepers” after the morning service. This is a new documentary about the community our mission team served through MDS in 2011. Bring a packed lunch. ANNUAL BUS TRIP: The bus trip for 2015 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, to attend Mennonite World Conference in Harrisburg. The bus will leave in the morning and return in the evening. Sign up in the lobby for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Cost is $95 per person. Contact Lois Ann with any questions. EXPLORE CMC: Exploring CMC will be offered 11:45-1:15 during the April 26 fellowship meal for persons interested in deeper connection and possible membership at CMC. If you received believers baptism and are drawn to CMC speak with Pastor Bob about participating. ~Churchwide Notes~ MEDA FUNDRAISER: Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) is having a Bike to Grow Fundraiser on May 2, 2015, 2 p.m. at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville. Ride the Perkiomen Trail and enjoy an international dinner and program afterwards. RSVP by April 24 to [email protected] or 717-560-6546. $20, payable at the event. For more information visit www.meda.org/lancaster. ~Looking Ahead~ May 3 - Rachel Mast preaching May 10 - 7:00 p.m. Gap Men’s Chorus Concert May 16 - Community Yard Sale ~April 5, 2015 Reports~ Attendance: Sunday School 78 Church 168 General Offering: $4,275 Designated Funds: Still Waters $100, Sand Volleyball $50 Our Ministers: Every Member Church Staff:  Pastor: Bob Petersheim: [email protected], 610-507-8862 (cell)  Min. of Youth & Young Adults: [email protected], 484-941-4112  Office Administrator: Rachel Mast: [email protected], 610-286-9124