May 24, 2009 |
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Gathering |
Prelude | |
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Welcome |
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Announcements |
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Opening Words |
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Hymns | WB #1 | What is this place |
| WB # 71 | Joyful, joyful, we adore thee |
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Tithes and Offerings |
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Hearing the Word |
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Children's Story | Marty Roth and Marvin Gerritse |
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Hymn | WB # 5 | There is a place of quiet rest |
(younger children are dismissed to the nursery) |
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Scripture Reading | Luke 15:11-32 |
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Sermon | The Running Father |
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Responding to the Word |
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Hymn | WB #76 | Praise, I will praise you, Lord |
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Sharing and Prayer |
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Hymn | WB # 427 | You shall go out with joy |
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Benediction |
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Assisted listening devices are available at the audiovisual desk. Please stand and use a microphone during announcements and sharing |
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Worship Leader: Jeanette Harder |
Music Leader: Jolene Boshart |
Greeters: Jim & Donna Buller |
Children's Story Next Sunday: Jennifer Lantz |
Nursery Today: Kevin & Lynnae Troyer |
Nursery Next Sunday: Jay & Becky Waegli |
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Calendar |
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Thurs. May 28, 7:30 pm | Nurture Commission |
Sun. May 31, 4:00 pm | Ben Breckbill's Recital & Graduation |
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Record for May 17 |
Attendance: 82 | |
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Birthdays and Anniversaries |
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Tuesday, May 26 - Larry Friesen |
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Announcements |
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WELCOME - We welcome Pastor Tom Barber as our speaker this morning. Pastor Tom is Executive Director of the People's City Mission. We truly appreciate his willingness to share with us. |
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INVITATION - You're invited to Ben Breckbill's senior piano recital/graduation party on Sunday, May 31 at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln (6300 A Street). The recital will begin at 4:00, and the graduation party will follow from 5:00 to 6:00. |
NEXT SUNDAY - Our speaker next Sunday will be Marlin Kym, from our own congregation. |
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BABY SHOWER - A baby shower for Bill and Katie Boyd will be held at First Mennonite Church on Sunday, June 28, after the potluck lunch. Mark your calendars and join us for the celebration! |
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SUMMER SIGN-UP - Sign up now to teach children's Sunday School this summer. Summer is almost here, and we like to give our year-long teachers a break. Please sign up on the bulletin board by the kitchen to help out for a Sunday or two. This is a great opportunity to build relationships with our children here at FMC, or perhaps try out your talent of teaching, without a long commitment. Check your schedule and sign up soon. |
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. |
SEAGOING COWBOYS - A program to honor area "seagoing cowboys" will be held June 11, at 3:30 p.m. at the West Des Moines United Methodist Church in West Des Moines, Iowa. The program is part of a five-state tour featuring a short documentary film about the seagoing cowboys who tended livestock sent on ships to Europe and China following World War II for post-war rehabilitation. Of the 7,000 men and boys who made these trips, nearly 1,000 of them were Mennonite. All seagoing cowboys present will be recognized. For more information, see www.seagoingcowboys.com. |
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PARENTING WORKSHOP - The Samaritan Counseling Center will conduct a parenting workshop, "Parenting with Love and Logic", for parents of children and teens of all ages. This is a two-day workshop on Saturdays June 20 and 27 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Center at 8650 Pioneers. Cost is $90 per person, which includes a book. For an additional person to attend without a book, the cost is $60. Light refreshments will be provided. To register for this workshop, call the Center at 483-5117. To learn more, visit the Samaritan Counseling Center website at www.SamaritanCenter.com. |
OUR DAILY BREAD - The devotional booklet, Our Daily Bread, has arrived for the next quarter. Help yourself to one on the top of the church mailboxes. |
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