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 MusicPauline Buller, organist *Gathering SongHWB #154 This is my Father's world Welcome and Fellowship Greeting Miles Reimer Announcements/Introductions Prelude
Call to Worship(from Psalms 24)
Leader: The earth and all that is in it belongs to God, People: for God has made the sea its foundation and made it firm
upon the rivers of the deep. Leader: So let us rejoice in God and in all creation. People: We shall rejoice in the God of Hosts, the God of Glory! All: Lift up your heads, O gates! Lift them high, O
everlasting doors!
For the God of Glory shall enter and reign over us all! Lighting of the Peace Lamp Silence Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn HWB #86 Now thank we all our God Conversation with the childrenDebbie Schmidt
Dedication Service for Easton Edward Henion Charge to parents and family with responses
Charge to congregation
*Congregational Response Erica and Josh, you have offered Easton to the strong and tender providence of God. We rejoice with you and give thanks for the gift of his life. As your family and members of Christ's church, we promise, with humility and seriousness to share in Easton's nurture and well-being. We will support, by our example and words, your efforts to provide a loving and caring home, where trust in God grows and Christ's way is chosen. Our prayers will be with you and for you. May the love and strength of God's extended family help make your task both joyful and fruitful.
Dedication and BlessingRev. David Henion Prayer
Congregational HymnHWB #620 Child of blessing, child of promise Worship Music Chancel Choir ``Come, Peace of God''Calvin Buller, director …..ButlerDonna Wedel, accompanist ScriptureMatthew 22: 15-22 MessageDebbie Schmidt The real debate: who do we serve?
Hymn of ResponseSTJ # 29 You are all we have(sing twice) Receiving of Offering
Prayer of Dedication Sharing stories of God's presence, prayer concerns, joys
Prayer of God's people *Benediction
*Sending Song HWB #118 Praise God from whom all blessings flow *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. Need childcare during Sunday School? Check with the Nursery Attendant(s) on duty
each Sunday. Thanks!! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coming up….
Today 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.(Julie Esau - snacks) Jr. Choir 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.
Min. of Ch. Service 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
10-27-08 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.
10-29-08 WNAF Meal 5:30 p.m
Program 6:30 p.m.
Sonshine Singers 6:30 p.m.(Mary Wade - snacks) Jr. Choir 6:30 p.m.
Youth Group 7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m
10-30-08 Prayer Hour 10-11 a.m.
MMA Fall Advocate Workshop
at FMC 7:00 p.m.
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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:
``Animal, Vegetable, Miracle''Barbara Kingsolver a book study.Tanya Martin-Nisly, Marguerite Moore, and Russ Gaeddert will share the content and a discussion on the wisdom gained from this book which explores the benefits and challenges of eating locally produced food.
We hope you will plan to join us for the fellowship meal and program.
The annual Swiss Mennonite Cultural and Historical Association(SMCHA) Membership Banquet will be held at the Eden Mennonite Church, Moundridge, KS, on Thursday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m. S. Roy Kaufman will be the speaker. He is the Pastor of Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD, his home congregation. Title of his talk is,``From Swiss Volhynian Amish to South Dakota Mennonite: an Unexpected Transformation?''Music will be provided by John Schrag.
Persons wishing to join, or renew their membership, may do so at the banquet. Tickets for the Dinner are $15. Call 620-345-8320 or 316-283-5595 for reservations. Reservations are requested by Tuesday, October 28.
Ten Thousand Villages/Et Cetera Shop is celebrating its 30thAnniversary on Sunday afternoon, November 16, at 3:30 p.m., at First Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall. All volunteers and friends past, present, and future are invited to a program and faspa. Jane Emile-Wagler will speak about``Growing up in Egypt and Beyond.''Please RSVP to your Board Representative by November 9. Please celebrate with us!!
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!!
