LOGINWELCOME TO OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
April 15, 2018 – 10:45 a.m.
Theme: The Minor Prophets: A Closer Look at God’s Heart
Focus Statement: God is a God that believes in second chances and creates them in abundance. Although God's mercy overflows in our world, it often comes in surprising ways and to those who least expect it.
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GATHERING AS GOD'S PEOPLE
Prelude
Welcome and Lamp Lighting
We light a light in the name of the God who creates life, the Son who loves life, and the Spirit who is the fire of life. Thanks be to God who unites us in our faith, hope, and life.
Call to Worship and Opening Prayer
Congregational Singing
STJ 1 We sing to you, O God
STJ 19 I will call upon the Lord
HWB 163 Obey my voice
Scripture Reading: Jonah 2:1-7
Prayer and Offering: We Come
PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD
Children's Story: Jac Siemens
Congregational Song
HWB 369 Lord, whose love in humble service
Scripture Reading: Jonah 3:1-10
Sermon: “A Change of Mind” Lee Hiebert
RESPONDING TO GOD'S WORD
Congregational Song of Response
HWB 521 Come, thou fount
Congregational Life and Sharing
Congregational Prayer
SENDING GOD’S PEOPLE
Benediction
Song of Sending
STJ 78 We will walk with God
Postlude
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Worship Leader ~ Daryl Climenhaga
Song Leaders ~ Val & Ed Peters, Lyle Peters, Bev Rogers
Organist / Pianist ~ Margarete Dyck
PRAYER & PRAISE
Please pray for:
· Peter Koop who is in Bethesda Hospital
· Judy Lafournaise who continues to struggle with health issues
· Our Missionary:
Rachel Klassen – Germany
Our sympathies and prayers go to Martin and Hilda Fehr and Isbrand and Trudy Fehr on the passing of their mother Helena Fehr on April 10 in Paraguay
Our sympathies and prayers go to Eva and George Kehler on the passing of Eva’s sister Gertruda Doerksen on April 10 in Paraguay. She was also a sister in law to Martin and Hilda Fehr
Congratulations to Dave and Katie Giesbrecht as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 15
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CHURCH FAMILY INFORMATION
Gym Comm. Contact: Isbrand Fehr
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SMC THIS WEEK
Today, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Family Volleyball
Mon, April 16, 6:45 p.m. Men’s Volleyball
Thurs, April 19, 7:00 p.m. Arkbuilders meet at Mennonite Heritage Village to view "Seven Points on Earth" by Paul Plett and Royden Loewen. $15 per person.
Sun, April 22, Scripture Text. Amos 5:21-24; 9:11-15
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 22, Anne Unger’s 100th Birthday Celebration, please sign up at the welcome center
April 30, 7:00 p.m. SMC Women’s “Springtime In the Garden” at Oakridge greenhouse. Please sign up at the welcome center
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SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
· Children meet in the kitchenette
· Youth meet in lounge (off the kitchenette)
· 20’s & 30’s and Adult SS meet in MPR
· Adult SS “Current Events” in MPR
· Adult SS Bible Study in Room 109 (Music Room)
COMMUNITY & CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 15, 7:00 p.m. Generation Rising presents an evening of music and stories of hope. See poster on bulletin board
April 15, 2:00 p.m. Outtatown Graduation at the Loewen Athletic Centre.
April 20, 7:30 p.m. Spring Choral Concert with the CMU Singers, Men’s and Women’s Choruses at the Loewen Athletic Centre
April 21, 2:30 p.m. CMU Graduation Service at Portage Avenue Church, 1420 Portage Ave. Winnipeg
April 21 & 22 Providence Graduation Exercises. See poster for more details
April 22 , 7:30 p.m. Canzona concert at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church.
April 27, 7:00 p.m. SBC Spring Concert
April 28, 2:00 p.m. SBC Graduation Ceremony at Steinbach EMC
April 29, 3:00 p.m. Faith and Life Choirs Spring Concert: "Send Forth Thy
Spirit" at Steinbach Mennonite Church. See poster for details.
May 5 Pick up and Walk. Please sign up at the welcome center if you want to
participate. See poster on bulletin board for details
Soup's On is looking for an Assistant manager. If you or anyone you know might be interested in this ministry please check out steinbachsoupson.com for details.
