Worship 9:30; Sunday School 11:00 __________________________________________________________ Our Statement of Mission First Mennonite Church is a faith communitycoming from diverse traditions
and rooted in Anabaptismdevoted to:
· Worshiping God; ·Welcoming all people to faith in Jesus Christ; ·Discerning the leading of the Holy Spirit; and · Faithfully following Christ
as we respond to one another, to the Hutchinson community, and to the world.
Gathering MusicKaren Martinez, pianist *Gathering SongHWB #644 When morning gilds the skies Welcome and Fellowship Greeting Brett Wedel Announcements/Introductions Prelude
Call to Worship
Leader: Come away from the valleys of misplaced loyalty. Come, seeking to meet the God of all worlds. People: We come together that our faith might be strengthened.
We seek the strength to live by all we profess. All: God delivers us in times of distress.
God's steadfast love endures forever.
Lighting of the Peace Lamp Silence Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn HWB # 17 We gather together
Conversation with the childrenSuzanne Miller ScriptureExodus 32:1-14
Matthew 22:1-14 MessageDebbie Schmidt The slippery slope of commitment
Hymn of ResponseHWB # 512 If all you want, Lord Receiving of Offering
Prayer of Dedication Sharing stories of God's presence, prayer concerns, joys
Prayer of God's people *Benediction
*Sending Song STJ #46 O breathe on me, O breath of God *Postlude *Indicates those who are able are invited to stand.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Children, Youth, and Adults are invited to come to the Fellowship Hall following the Worship Service to share in a time of fellowship.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coming up….
Today CROP WALK
Scholarship Com.Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at noon
10-13-08 Bible/Prayer Meditation 6:50-7:15 a.m. NO Men's Bible Study today Women's Bible Study 9:30-11 a.m.
10-15-08 WNAF meal 5:30 p.m.
Program 6:30 p.m.
Sonshine Singers 6:30 p.m.
Jr. Choir 6:30 p.m.
Youth Group 7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.
10-16-08 Prayer Hour 10-11 a.m.
10-19-08 Chancel Choir
Easton Henion Baby Dedication
Fellowship Hall in use 12:30 to 3:00
10-20-08 Bible/Prayer Meditation 6:50-7:15 a.m.
Men's Bible Study 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Women's Bible Study 9:30-11 a.m.
10-22-08 Newsletter Day
WNAF Meal 5:30 p.m.
Program 6:30 p.m.
Sonshine Singers 6:30 p.m.
Youth Group 7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.
10-23-08 Recycle pick-up day
Prayer Hour 10-11 a.m.
MVS Local Leadership Conference begins
Deacons 7:00 p.m.
10-25-08 MVS Leadership Conference all day at FMC
10-26-08 Hugo Saucedo, MVS, guest speaker
Sonshine Singers
Special Church Plant offering
Potluck Dinner
Congregational Budget Meeting following meal
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Invitation to Prayer
The realization that God never ceases to love us is a deep source of peace. Jesus does not reveal his love just to make us feel good, but so that the peace and love given to us can overflow to other people through compassion.(Julian of Norwich) Prayer Hour Thursday, 10-11a.m.
WNAF this week:
``World Food Pricing The Factors behind the Steep Rise.''Guest speaker, Jim Goering, has been with the World Bank as Senior Economist for 23 years; and with World Vision as Program Director at the D.C. office for 4 years. He will help us understand related factors such as commodity process, speculation, supply and demand, energy prices, and trends in global consumption and production.
We hope you will plan to join us for this very informative program.
join us for our fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner today!Please help us support our young people's education at a Mennonite College.
Thank you so much!! The Mennonite College Scholarship Committee: Deb Wedel, Jean Gaeddert, and Gayle Wilson
***************************************************************** Hesston College Theatre Dept. Presents…
The Diviners,a play in two acts and elegies by Jim Leonard, Jr., on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 9, 10, and 11, at 7:00 p.m.; and on Sunday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. Performances in the Studio Theatre in Northlawn 109 on the Hesston College Campus. Call 1-866-437-7866, ext 8105, for tickets. See flyer on bulletin board in the church foyer for more information.
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After a delightful morning with our MVS guests on October 26, and a great Potluck Dinner,everyone is neededto stay as we do the work of the church at our annual Congregational Budget Meeting immediately after the meal.
The ministry teams and church leaders have done their part in preparing for this meeting and pulling together information that you need to help make decisions.But the work is only half done until you, the congregation, make final discernment and decisions.
Anxieties are high this year. Fear about finances is everywhere. What guides our process and decisions? How do we understand our calling in the light of our current reality? What difference, if any, does it make that we are the body of Christ? It is the task ofeveryonein the church to participate in the work, the discernment, the decision, and the giving. Come on October 26; stay on October 26; be the church on October 26…..as we do this worktogether!!!!!
MCC Meat Canner
It is time to circle some dates on your calendar Thursday, Nov. 6, and Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. Don't want you to miss the opportunities to get involved with the 2008 MCC meat canning project.
After 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, people will be cleaning and preparing the Cedar Crest School facility for the arrival of the canner. Some brawn will be needed then as well as for the meat stirring during the canning process.First Mennonite is scheduled for the time slot on Friday, Nov. 7, from 4:30 p.m. to close (10-10:30 p.m.)FMC is also asked tosupply food for the snack bar (meat, cheese, relishes, cookies, fruit) for that shift, as well as 8 quarts of soup and 1 pound of crackers.Those working at the canning can bring their food contributions out when they come.Otherscan leave any prepared foods at the churchby noon onNov. 7.Bill & Thea will furnish 4 quarts of chili and the crackers. Anyone wishing to furnish another 4 quarts of soup (it can also be chili since Prairie Chapel Mennonite will bring the vegetable soup), please contact Thea or Bill. Thank you!!
Mennonite Voluntary Service Local Leadership Conference
The Hutchinson VS Local Leaders Committee will be hosting approximately 25-30 local leaders from other VS Units in the U.S. at First Mennonite later this month.We will be responsible for meals and meeting space on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday will be spent in Newton at the MCUSA offices. The weekend will conclude with our guests attending our church for morning worship and a Potluck Dinner. Hugo Saucedo, Director of MVS, will be our guest speaker. As the host congregation, First Mennonite is invited to participate in the Potluck Meal by helping us provide food for our guests before sending them on their journey home. This will involve bringing whatever main dish, side dish, and/or dessert you would be gracious enough to make and share in fellowship with our guests and each other, on Sunday, October 26th, immediately following Sunday School.
We are still looking for a few more beds to accommodate these guests for overnight lodging. If you have a spare bedroom and would be willing to host someone, please let me, or Pat Peters, know. If anyone has any questions about this conference, please feel free to ask us. Thank you for your support and input!!!
Your VS Support Committee Bonnie Swenson and Pat Peters
