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 MusicDonna Wedel, organist *Gathering SongHWB #7 Here, O Lord, your servants gather(Japanese) Welcome and Fellowship Greeting Debbie Schmidt Announcements/Introductions/Sharing Prelude ``Preis undAnbetung''(German) …C. H. Binck Call to Worship Leader: Come, let us worship with people around the world. People: Today we come to the Communion Table
to remember Jesus, and to follow in his ways. Leader: Come, let us gather `round the Table in the
common bond of all people seeking to hear God's call. People: Today we come celebrating our many differences,
brought together in love and common commitment. All: Come Holy Spirit, may we know your presence in each
person here, and all those who are gathering at Your
Table around the world.
Lighting of the Peace Lamp Silence Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn HWB # 76 Praise, I will praise you, Lord(French)
Receiving of Offering ``Sarabande'' ….George F. Handel Prayer of Dedication
Conversation with the childrenJean Gaeddert
Worship Music Chancel Choir ``I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say''Cal Buller, director ….Brunk, DenglerDonna Wedel, accompanist Scripture Isaiah 5: 1-7
Matthew 21: 33-46
MeditationMiles Reimer Entering a new space in familiar territory Service of Communion Opening words
InvitationSTJ #8 We are people on a journey(Spanish) Words of institution
Sharing of bread and cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving *Benediction
*Sending Song HWB # 422 May God grant you a blessing(Swahili) *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 Miles preaching World-wide Communion Chancel Choir
10-06-08 NL articles due
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.
10-08-08 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.
10-09-08 Recycle pick-up day
Prayer Hour 10-11 a.m.
Miles gone to see family 9ththrough 16th
Trustees 7:00 p.m.
Council 8:00 p.m.
10-12-08 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.
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Invitation to Prayer
Delicious Autumn! Autumn does a coat of many colors to temper the loss of summer. We are gently encouraged to embrace the reality that all things are transitory. Nothing lasts forever from this we learn humility. We need you in all seasons, Lord. Prayer Hour Thursday, 10-11a.m.
WNAF this week:
Features Maynard Knepp, MCC, speaking about,World Food Aid How does it help? How does it hinder?Maynard will share information of areas of need; stories of responses by MCC; describe decision values; and explore the questions and difficulties aid brings to the local context.
Please plan to join us for fellowship and food for thought.
Nine of our young people are attending Mennonite Colleges this fall. In order for the church to continue the tradition of committing $1000 towards the tuition for each student, we invite the congregation tojoin us for a mealafter Sunday School onSunday, October 12. So, instead of going out to eat after church on the 12th, please join us for a spaghetti dinner to help support our young people's education at a Mennonite College.
Thank you so much for your continuous support!!!
The Mennonite College Scholarship Committee:
Deb Wedel, Jean Gaeddert, and Gayle Wilson
***************************************************************** Mennonite Manor Benefit Day Help
For their Benefit Day, the Mennonite Manor is asking our church to provide them with 80 dozen homemade cookies (no more than 8 dozen Chocolate Chip cookies per church). Please bring your cookies (packages so they will not dry out) to the Hobby Room in the Independent Living area by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, (OR by 10:00 a.m. to our church kitchen).
Also needed are six pies for the lunch room. Pie pans and bags are in the Church foyer. Homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, noodles, and pies are very good sellers. Food items will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Benefit Day. Other homemade or novelty items are appreciated. Please bring these items no later than Thursday, October 9, to theTo Gather Shoppewhich opens into the east auction courtyard.
Sign-up sheets are in the church foyer.Please note: I need to hand in the sign-up sheets by October 5,so if you are willing to help please sign up
now. Thanks for your support!!!!
Thea Klassen, contact person
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!!
************************************************************************ 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 foyer for more information.
********************************************************************** From Camp Mennoscah
Thank you to all ourWork & PlayCamp attendees for your hard work!! Many of the tasks needed to prepare Camp Mennoscah for the winter months have been completed. We had a great time and look forward to seeing you
and others next year!
Can you believe it??MennoFolk Family Campis almost here! Come join us October 10-12 for smores, music, and all sorts of camping fun. Contact the Camp at 620-297-3290 for more information.
On Tuesday, October 7, 7:30 p.m., Krehbiel Auditorium, Bethel College, Father Roy Bourgeois will speak onThe Struggle for Peace and Justice in Latin America.''Father Roy is a decorated Vietnam veteran Catholic priest;
and founder of the human rights group The School of the Americas Watch.
Sponsored by KIPCOR and the Peace and Social Justice Center of South Central Kansas.
Schedule for Upcoming
Kansas Voluntary Service Local Leadership Conference
The Hutchinson Voluntary Local Leaders Committee will be hosting approximately25-30 local leadersfrom other VS Units in the U.S.at First Mennonite Church, October 23rdthrough 26th.We will begin the weekend with awelcome dinneronThursdayevening, October 23rd.All day Friday will be spent in Newton at the Mennonite Mission Network offices, capped with an evening meal atThe Bread Basket.We will havemeetings and meals inFellowship Hall all day Saturday, October 25th.The weekend will conclude with our guests attending our church for morning worship(Hugo Saucedo will be guest speaker)and a Potluck Dinner. The First Mennonite Congregation is invited to participate in this Potluck meal by helping us provide food for our guests before sending them on their journey home. This would involve bringing whatevermain dish, side dish, and/or dessertyou would be gracious enough to make and share in fellowship with our guests and each other.
We are also looking for people to help us accommodate these guests for a couple of nights. 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, in advance, for your support and input!!! Your VS Support Committee Bonnie Swenson and Pat Peters
662-5057 665-5475
