November 23, 2008
"God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy, and peace, so that God's healing and hope flow through us to the world." MCUSA vision statement
Prayer for the day in the pastor's office (You are welcome)..............................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School Classes............................................................................................9:30 a.m.
Worship leaders gather........................................................................................ 10:20 a.m.
Prelude Amy Bush
Call to Worship Tim Schultz
Praise in Song Amy & Katie Bush
Offering & Prayer
Children's Story Lola Ann Kurtz
Scripture Nehemiah 8.1-12
Hymn
Sermon by Pastor Tim God's Word at Work in Our Lives
Hymn & Benediction
Thank you for Serving Us
Greeters: Don & Marion Martin (Before), Darlene Martin & Pastor Tim (After)
Nursery Volunteers: Jill & Kayleigh Next week: Kim & Marisa
Audio/visual: Ryan Bush, Ryan & Shannon Mercer
Helpers: Pam Hershey, Sandi Hershey, Gary Martin, Paul Mercer
Both junior and senior youth groups meet at North Lima, 6:00-7:30p.m.
Community Thanksgiving Service at St. Patrick's Church, 167 Main
St. (up on the hill), Leetonia at 7 pm. Refreshments will follow. The offering will go to the Tobin Center chaplaincy program. Join us!
This Week
Monday- Worship Committee at 6:00 p.m.
Decorate the Church at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited!
Wednesday- Area Mennonite Thanksgiving Eve service
at Midway Mennonite Church, 7:00 p.m. Each congregation is asked to have a couple people share words of thanksgiving.Next Sunday- Christmas Advent Candle lighting and
"If I Were the Innkeeper" skit. Each week will be special, with a skit.
Upcoming Events
Next Sunday: Hymn-sing at Woodworth Church of the Brethren.
See the bulletin board invitation for members of our congregation to share your voices, and testimonies.
Annual Women's Auction - Tuesday Dec. 2 at 6:30p.m.
Attention Women! Bring your friends- Midway women will join us
here for this event. Donate your favorite craft or enjoy the auction & find treasures for gifts! All monies collected will be divided between MCC & Christian Concern.
December 7, 6:30 p.m. Bring some cookies to share with the
Harmony Village residents (group of about 15). We will sing Christmas songs and visit with residents.First Wednesday Dinner Dec. 3 at 6:00; Program at 7:00 p.m.
MYF JR. & SR. youth groups will also meet after dinner.
MYF Sr. community group will meet each 1st & 3rd Wednesday beginning in Jan., led by Jason Norbo.
Happy Anniversary: Today to Lyle & Suzanne Taylor
Wednesday to Ryan & Shannon Mercer Saturday to Arthur & Lucille DetrowHappy Birthday: Tuesday to Joanne Mercer & Lyle Taylor
Friday to Priscilla Kurtz & Paula Miller
Notes
· Registration forms & information for MCUSA Convention in Columbus are available in the office. They would welcome a young adult youth delegate to also attend-see Pastor Tim
· The general offering the week of Nov. 16 went to missions
· Jan. 4, 2009: Zachary Taylor, son of Lyle Taylor will preach. Zack is a student at Malone College.
· Please remember to check the bulletin boards for invitations to Holiday musical events at local churches and schools.
Pastor's Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m
Tim's day off this week: Friday
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Karen Arnoto, Church Secretary
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m.-1:30p.m.
Please note special hours during Thanksgiving week- Monday & Tuesday 9am-1:30
