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“Thy kingdom come”—this is not the prayer of the
pious soul of the individual who wants to flee the
world, nor is it the prayer of the utopian and
fanac, the stubborn world reformer. Rather, this
is the prayer only of the church-community of
children of the Earth... who persevere together in
the midst of the world, in its depths, in the daily
life...
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Berlin: 1932–1933
Staff Information
Lead Pastor: Michael VandenEnden, [email protected]
Outreach Pastor: Tabitha VandenEnden,
[email protected]
Worship Coordinator: Ruth Wiebe, [email protected]
Senior’s Care Coordinator: Marg Fast, [email protected]
Youth Ministry: Sabrina Wiens, [email protected]
Children’s Ministry: Becky Loewen, [email protected]
Office Administrator: Sandy Dick, [email protected]
Custodian: Gord & Nancy Braun, [email protected]
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Grantham Mennonite Brethren Church
469 Grantham Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2M 3J2
Phone: 905-935-5811 Fax: 905-935-5431
www.GranthamChurch.ca
Welcome to Grantham!
Today: Worship Committee Lunch and Meeting following the a.m. service
Sunday, November 9, 2014
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Call to Worship
Welcome – Psalm 78
God of Grace and God of Glory (WT #426)
10,000 Reasons
Blessed Be Your Name
NEXT SUNDAY:
9:15 a.m. ~ Learning for Life, "The Trial and Testimony of the
Early Church"
10:30 a.m. ~ Worship Service
Scripture: Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11;
Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon: Pastor Michael
Service Leader: Hank Unrau
Gather Round: Jon & Heather Brubacher, Barb Fast
2 p.m. Christmas Choir Practice
Hearing the Word
Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25;1 Thessalonians 4:13-18;
Romans 5:1-5; Matthew 25:1-13
Children’s Prayer Time
(Children ages 3-10 leave for Learning for Life)
THIS WEEK AT GRANTHAM:
Mon:
Badminton…………………………………………...7:00 p.m.
Wed:
Board Mtg……………………………………………7:00 p.m.
Thurs:
Christmas Choir Practice ………………………….7:00 p.m.
Jr. Youth……………………………….…………..7-8:45 p.m.
Fri:
Sr. Youth………………………………………….7-10:00 p.m.
Video: “The Buta Seminary Martyrs”
Message: Jon Grant (Guest)
Responding to the Word
Litany for the Persecuted Church
Hear Our Prayer O Lord (WT#147)
Ministry Focus
Offering
Sent out into the World
A Shelter in the Time of Storm (WT #603)
Benediction
Service Leader – Frank Koop
Scripture Reader – Herb Gerlach
Song Leader –Pastor Michael
Gather Round – Jon & Heather Brubacher, Barb Fast
Nursery provided for children ages 0-3 yrs. for the entire service.
Nov.14, 7p.m.~Young families are invited to the church for a Christmas
craft and card making evening. Come and enjoy refreshments and
fellowship, getting in the spirit of the Christmas season. The cards will be
given to Grantham members at Tabor Manor.
Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. –ReChurch Conference at St. Thomas Church
Nov.15, 9:00 a.m. ~ Breakfast at Rockway Vineyards for all Women at
Grantham. Today is the last day to let Ingrid Wiebe or Betty Jackson know
if you will attend.
Sunday Nov. 30 (First Sunday of Advent)
Grantham Christmas Family Dinner
We invite all of you to attend this festive meal. Please
check the invitation in your mailbox and at the
information desk. The sign-up lists are posted at each
doorway. There is space for to sign up for what you will bring and also a
section to sign the name of guests coming.
Please join us and invite others to come as well.
JOINING TOGETHER IN PRAYER:
We want to raise the needs of our community and our world before God
(Phil 4:6) if you have a prayer requests, please bring them to the pastor or
any member of the Congregational Care Committee.
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International Community of Mennonite Brethren: Remember our
church family and other Christians in Ukraine who seek to be faithful
amidst political uncertainty. This is true for many parts of the world.
Read or watch the news with a prayerful attitude--especially for
Christians who often suffer.
MB Mission (restricted) R & M
Pray for: Wisdom as they oversee the Durban MB Church
JOINING TOGETHER IN SERVICE:
Nov. 21 - Children's Choir Recital, 7pm
All are welcome to attend the first ever Grantham Community Children's Choir
recital. If you would like to help by providing nut-free cookies or squares for
the refreshments, please contact Becky Loewen.
MB Missions “Extra-Blessing” Christmas Gifts – Nov.1 to Nov. 30
As Christmas approaches and thoughts begin to turn towards Christmas
giving, MB Missions is again soliciting donations towards their “extra-blessing”
fund for their long-term missionaries. Donations collected in this fund are
divided equally so that every missionary on the field receives the same
amount as a special Christmas blessing gift for their own personal use.
Donations will be accepted from November 1st to November 30th . To
participate, please designate your gift “Missions Extra-Blessing”. Donations
by cheques should be made payable to Grantham MB Church. Thank you and
God bless you for your gift. Your Missions Committee
Hats & Mitts for Out of the Cold: Please help the homeless stay warm this
winter by purchasing hats and mitts. Those at the shelter Christmas day will
receive them as a gift, any extras will be given out as needed through the
winter. This is an easy yet much needed way to help those living on the
streets. You can place the hats and mitts in the wrapped box in the main
foyer. Contact Becky Loewen if you have any questions.
Please see the bulletin board for more information on all events:
Niagara Life Centre presents the Homes of Distinction Christmas
Home Tour on Nov.14 and 15. Homes are all decked out for the
Christmas season by local designers, decorators and stagers. More info
and tickets are available by calling NLC at 905-934-0021 or at
nlchometour.com.
Christmas Bazaar, Sat. Nov. 15, 10 a.m.—1 p.m. at Westview
Christian Fellowship. If you would like to register for a vendor table
please contact Jane LaVacca at 905-351-2822. All proceeds will go
towards the Christmas Turkey dinner that we provide for Connaught
School families, many of whom cannot afford a celebration meal. We
have had this tradition for a number of years now and it has been a
wonderful connection to our local community.
Eden Open House for Grade 8 students and their families on Monday,
Nov. 17 from 7:00—9:00 p.m. at Eden High School, 535 Lake Street.
A Day Together Marriage Retreat – For Couples Wanting More in
their Relationship Sat., Nov. 22, 9:00am – 4:30pm, Scott St. MB
Church $20 per couple (all materials included and lunch provided)
Presented by FamilyLife Canada)
Register using the bulletin insert or at www.scottstchurch.ca/a-daytogether.For more information contact Rodney and Lorene Mandau at
905-938-5156 or email [email protected]
Nov. 22, Tabor Manor Christmas Tea
Nov. 29, 10:00 –11:30 a.m., Pleasant Manor Christmas Bazaar &
Bake Sale
Are you looking to challenge yourself? Learn a language, volunteer to
provide clean water and housing for others and explore caves together in
a community of new friends in Outtatown’s Guatemala program. Apply
now to CMU’s OUTTATOWN discipleship program for fall 2015. Find
details online at www.outtatown.com or contact Kate
[email protected] 1.204.487.3300