Welcome to Erb Mennonite Church November 16, 2014  Our Vision: to make disciples of Jesus who are Prayerful, Passionate, Growing in Christ, Prepared, and Telling Others!  Welcome to our worship celebration this morning. We hope you feel at home with us and we welcome you to join us again. Greeters: Mel & Velda LIFE IN OUR CONGREGATION Next week’s service – November 23: Messenger: David Schrock; Moderator: Donovan Lefever Baby Dedication – Pastor Will Combined adult Sunday school classes led by Pastor Mike. Looking Ahead: Nov. 23, Sunday – District Thanksgiving Service at Manheim Mennonite, 7 PM – Jubilee Ministries Nov. 30, Sunday – First Advent Sunday and Fellowship Meal – sign up in foyer Dec. 13, Saturday – Men’s Fellowship, 7 – 8:30 AM Dec. 24, Wednesday – Christmas Eve Service, 8 – 9 PM 9:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL Lesson: “Water from the Sanctuary Gives Life” – Ez. 47:1-12 Birthdays this week: Janet, Jesse 9:50 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Nursery Care: Lily, Shontel Anniversaries this week: Mervin ♥ Pauline (53 yrs.) Welcome & Announcements Pastor Mike Call to Worship Prayer & Praise Worship in Song Leader – Leon Harnly Ingathering of our Tithes Recipient: Teen Central Children’s Church dismissal for ages 3 – grade 3 Today’s Helper: Tianna Hearing the Word – Matthew 25:14-30 Message “Stewardship for Tough Times” Song of Response Benediction Pastor Will Food Collection for Manheim Food Bank – A list of items needed was in your mailbox last Sunday. Please bring your items to church by December 7. Thank you for the prayers, cards, texts, and visits during my hospital stay. It kept my spirits up and I am very grateful to be a part of such a loving church body. ~ Daryl       CONGREGATIONAL PRAISES & PRAYER NEEDS Sherry– healing for eye Ella– recovering from hip replacement Dwight– spiritual protection during prison term Pastors and Ministry Leadership Team Garry & Ruth– serving the Lord in Israel Brent, Abby & Tamar– serving the Lord in Israel Phone Tree- If you have an announcement or a prayer request please call Donna or Pastor Will. Community Events Join a powerful hymn-sing of Thanksgiving and Welsh hymns with the 28-voice Harmonies Vocal Ensemble, Bravura Brass, organist Kathy McKeever, and conductor Glenn Lehman on Sunday November 23 at Neffsville Mennonite Church at 4:30 pm. Suggested $5 donation at the door to benefit www.harmonies.org. Do you have space to host an international student this spring? Lancaster Mennonite School is expecting several new international students for second semester. We can help match you with local agencies that provide support for host parents. If you have interest in serving as a host parent, please contact Christy Horst at 717-509-4459 ext. 312 or [email protected]. Landis Homes is seeking volunteers to serve as Resident Escorts. They are needed to escort residents to physical therapy, hair salon, barber, activities (including Saturday mornings) and Sunday worship services. For more information, contact Landis Homes Volunteer Services: 717-509-5409 or [email protected] The Material Resources Center in Ephrata, Pa. needs volunteers to assist with two major sewing projects through December 2014. The Mennonite World Conference (MWC) planning committee has commissioned the MRC to sew 10,000 registration bags in preparation for the upcoming Mennonite World Conference Assembly to be held in Harrisburg, Pa. in July 2015. Volunteers are also needed to assemble and sew MCC scarves for the MWC Assembly and other meetings and conferences throughout the year. Interested? Contact MRC: 717-733-2847 or [email protected]. Our Ministry Leadership Team (MLT) Pastor Will Shertzer………………………...........phone: (717) 723-2748 Email: [email protected] Assoc. Pastor Mike Zimmerman..……………….phone: (717) 627-2461 Email: [email protected] Youth Pastor Dwilyn Ebersole……………...........phone: (717) 587-0074 Email: [email protected] Leon Harnly – Worship; Vice-chairman Dean Stoner – Care Ryan Miller – Discipleship; Chairman Donovan Lefever – Outreach David Schrock – Prayer; Secretary Dave High IV – Stewardship