Bulletin

May 10, 2009

Gathering

Opening Songs

I will celebrate

Shout to the North

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

Hymns

WB # 25

Jesus, stand among us

WB # 229

Lord, you have come to the lakeshore

Tithes and Offerings

Hearing the Word

Children's Story

Julie Schlegel

Hymn 

WB # 64

Asithi: Amen

(younger children are dismissed to the nursery)

Scripture Reading

Mother's Day Reflections

Responding to the Word

Hymn

WB #545

Be thou my vision

Birthday and Anniversary Offering

Sharing and Prayer

Hymn

WB # 427

You shall go out with joy

Benediction

Assisted listening devices are available at the audiovisual desk.

Please stand and use a microphone during announcements and sharing

Worship Leader:  Jeanette Harder

Music Leaders:  Harwood House

Greeters:  Jim & Donna Buller   

Children's Story Next Sunday:  Jeanette Harder 

Nursery Today:  Derek & Terah Stewart

Nursery Next Sunday:  Wade & Lisa Thiessen

Calendar

Wed. May 13, 7:15 pm

And/Or!? -Potluck at Harwood House

Thur. May 14, 12:00 pm

Women's Lunch - Spaghetti Works

Sun. May 17, 12:00 pm

Potluck Meal

Record for May 3

Attendance:  69                                     

Offering  $1,597

May Budget  $10,705

May Offerings  $1,597

YTD Budget  $38,538

YTD Offerings  $39,249

Announcements

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT - Britton Michael was born Thursday, April 30, at 8:29 a.m.  He weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz.  Congratulations to parents, Doug and Michelle, and big sister, Avery.

POTLUCK NEXT SUNDAY - Join us next Sunday for our monthly potluck meal.  These meals are a great time for fellowship and food.  Please bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share.

SABBATICAL - Pastor David Orr is on sabbatical May-July.  For pastoral care needs, contact congregational chairperson, Brenda McLey.  Nurture Commission chair, Dallas Schlegel, is the alternate contact.  Prayer Chain requests should be directed to Brenda.  Helping Hands will be responsible for opening the building each Sunday.  The Trustees will handle closing the building.

HESSTON BENEFIT - The 20th Anniversary Nebraska Golf Benefit for Hesston College will be held in Milford on Monday morning, June 15th, at the Thornridge Golf Course. Nebraska congregations and alumni/friends of the college are invited to bring a team or individual entry for a great day of golf, food, and fellowship! Entry fee is $65 per person. If you aren't able to play, you are welcome to help sponsor the event. All proceeds go to assist Hesston students establish a strong foundation for their next life steps and to "Start Here, and Go Everywhere!" Contact John Burkey at 402-643-8042 for registration information and questions.

LET'S DO LUNCH - All women are invited to lunch this Thursday, May 14 at 12:00 p.m. at Spaghetti Works (228 N. 12^th).  There is always someone there, so come if you like.

BIRTHDAY OFFERING TODAY - We celebrate all of our May birthdays and anniversaries during the worship service today.  You are invited to contribute to the birthday offering.  The money is used to support three students in India.