Towamencin Mennonite Church ***** “Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to extend God’s healing, hope and forgiveness to all.” October 19, 2014 Jubilee Verse for the Week Isaiah 6: 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Gathering: The Church as Community Gathering Songs of Worship, Call to Worship Opening Prayer, Greeting One Another Praise and Worship: The Church Worshipping god Worship In Song, Sharing Praises & Prayer Concerns Baby Dedication of Amelia Mayberry Worship In Song Learning: The Church Studying God’s Word Scripture Reading: Matthew 4: 18-22 Sermon: “An Immediate Response” Responding: The Church Responds to Jesus Moment of Mission: Brent Frederick Giving of Tithes and Offering Sending: The Church Goes Out into the World Song of Sending, Benediction Worship Leader: Song Leader: Sermon: Offertory: Pastor Bill Martin Trevor Knechel Pastor Mike Clemmer Tiffany Knechel and Malina Knechel We are glad you joined us today! Child care is available during the worship service; it is provided in our nursery, located above the foyer. The Greeters will be happy to assist you or answer any questions you may have. Everyone is welcome to a fellowship time in the Fellowship Hall following the morning service. Sunday School, for all ages, begins at 10:40 a.m. -Be in prayer for those in our midst who are dealing with health and recovery struggles. Pray especially for Michele Delp, Connor Raifsnider, Marlin Bergey, Peter Zucca, Horace Bergey, and Ella Mae Landis. -Pray for those serving in God’s work away from our community. Pray that God would continue to provide all the needs for the Canaviri’s in Bolivia, the Riddle’s in Italy, the Nafziger’s in Nepal, Brent Frederick in Peru, Marlene Allebach in Alaska, and Patrick Watts in Ecuador. Also, keep in your prayers the ongoing work of Shepherd’s Village. -Continue to pray for our country and its leaders. Pray for wisdom in dealing with world events as well as discernment for handling economic and moral issues at home. Pray for our own trust in the fact that God is in control to be strong and sure. -Nick Rosato and Chelsia Leatherman were married yesterday. Pray for God’s hand of love and care to be upon this couple. Pray for the covenant of love that they vowed to each other to continue to grow and for their relationship with God to remain their focus. Calendar Announcements This week on Thursday will be the first women's Bible study group at Sharon Martin's home. The study is called "David, Seeking A Heart Like His" by Beth Moore. The group will meet every other Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. There is a workbook to do at home and video teachings by Beth to watch together. Cost of the workbook is $16. Group size is limited. There is still time to join. See Sharon if you are interested. All men are invited to breakfast and Bible study on Saturday, at 7 a.m. here at the church. Please sign-up on the sheet on the mailboxes today. Please note that new mailboxes have been added for: Junee Hwang Marian “Gree” Quick Lloyd and Marianne Raifsnider Mark Your Calendars for our Fall Fellowship and Bible Study dates of November 5, 12, and 19. A light meal will be served each evening at 6:30 p.m. The adult Bible study will focus on Ezekiel. Activities and lessons will also be planned for all ages. Life With God Ministries Listen on Saturdays at 8 p.m. on WBYN-FM 107.5 and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on WNPV-AM 1440 Life with God Ministries Breakfast Saturday, November 8, at 8 a.m. Franconia Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall Freewill offering will be taken. See Gerald Leatherman for tickets! Website: www.life-with-god.org TODAY_________________________________________________ Greeters: Gerald & Phyllis Leatherman Family Nursery: Kiersta Leatherman, Tiffany Knechel SS Nursery: Ginny Mellott Sound Person: Norm Detweiler Projection: Luke Bergey Host & Hostess: Mark & Ruth Ann Fly THIS WEEK_____________________________________________ Wednesday, 7 p.m. AWAKE Prayer Gathering Thursday, 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Sharon Martin’s home Saturday, 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study NEXT SUNDAY__________________________________________ Greeters: Paris & Mel Hagen Family Nursery: Jen & Eli Vasey SS Nursery: Phyllis Leatherman Sound Person: Bob Keeler Projection: Titus Knechel Sermon: “Field Work” Matt 9:35—10:1 Pastor Mike LOOKING AHEAD_______________________________________ November 2 (Sun) Community Volunteer Appreciation Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. (No Sunday School), Fellowship Meal November 5, 12, 19 (Wed) Fall Fellowship & Bible Study Evenings MYF____________________________________________________ November 8-9 (Sat-Sun) Sleep Out for Homelessness January 23-25 (Fri-Sun) Senior High Retreat at Spruce Lake with other churches February 27-March 1 (Fri-Sun) MYF Winter Retreat, Hemlock Springs Last Week’s Numbers Offering Regular Offering Sunday School Designated Giving Total Giving Attendance $ 7,157.00 $ 1.00 $ 50.00 $ 7,208.00 Worship 175 SS 139 Conference & Community Events Looking to support peace and relief work across the street and around the world, while also having fun? Come to the fourth annual MCC Philadelphia Festival and Auction on Saturday, October 25 at West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship. Visit MCCPhillyFestival.org The Spirituality of Aging, a discussion led by pastor, seminary professor, and spiritual director, Marcus Smucker, will be held on Tuesday, November 11th 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Souderton Mennonite Homes. Breakfast is free but registration is required. http://www.living branches.org/events/living-branches. Towamencin Mennonite Church MAMA Project’s Annual Banquet and Silent Auction, Saturday, November 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Quakertown Christian School. RSVP by November 1st at 215-679-4338. Annual Rug Event, at Ten Thousand Villages in Souderton, October 30 through November 1st. Ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday at 6 p.m. and a rug raffle. Rhett Walker Band with guests All Things New and Dan Bremnes, Fundraiser concert for Bridge of Hope Buxmont, Monday, November 10 at Sellersville Theater at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. http://buxmont.bridgeofhopeinc.org Towamencin Mennonite Church 1980 Sumneytown Pike PO Box 225 Kulpsville, PA 19443 Phone: 215-368-2450 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.towamencinmennonite.org Mike Clemmer, Pastor Bill Martin, Associate Pastor Harold Mellott, Elder Ron Delp, Elder E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Curt Nice, Elder Gerald Leatherman, Elder Mark Fly, Deacon Phyllis Leatherman, Deaconess Betty Detweiler, Deaconess Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2014