Bulletin

October 11, 2009

Gathering

Opening Songs

I will enter His gates

What does the Lord require of you?

Welcome and Announcements

  Leader:

Hear these words from the gospel of Matthew: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God."  (Matthew 5:9)

People:

Blessed are those who hear God's word and keep it.

Leader:

Hear these words from the prophet Micah: "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks.  Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more."  (Micah 4:4)

People:

Blessed are those who hear God's word and keep it.

Leader:

Hear these words from Paul's letter to the Corinthians: "All this is from God, who reconciled us to God through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation."  (2 Cor. 5:18)

People:

Blessed are those who hear God's word and keep it.

Leader:

Hear these words from the prophet Jeremiah: "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."  (Jeremiah 29:11)

People:

Blessed are those who hear God's word and keep it.

Hymns

SR # 95

Prayer of St. Francis

WB # 90

For the fruit of all creation

Sharing and Prayer

Tithes and Offerings

Hearing the Word

Hymn

WB # 359

Lead us, O Father

(younger children are dismissed to the nursery)

Scripture

Romans 12:19-21

Sermon

Overcoming Evil With Good

Responding to the Word

Hymn

WB # 135

God, whose purpose is to kindle

Benediction

Assisted listening devices and large print hymnals are available at the audiovisual desk.

Call to Worship  - Bethel Mennonite Church, Winnipeg, MB.  Nov. 11, 2001.

Worship Leaders:  Senior High Youth

Music Leader:  Jeanette Harder

Greeters:  Rick & Wanda Stauffer

Children's Story Next Sunday:  Julie Schlegel

Snacks Next Sunday:  Potluck Meal

Drivers Next Sunday:  Dallas & Barb Schlegel

Nursery Today:  Dave & Sheri Nitzsche

Nursery Next Sunday:  Steve & Angela Nitzsche

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Monday, October 12 - David Brubacher

Tuesday, October 13 - Brett Stauffer

Calendar

Today, 1:30 pm

CROP Walk - 45^th & A

Today, 7:00 pm

Anabaptist Exploration Series-FMC

Tues. Oct. 13, 9:00 pm

Third Way Fellowship - UNL

Wed. Oct. 14, 7:00 pm

Anabaptist Exploration Series-FMC

Thurs. Oct. 15, 5:30 pm

Outreach Commission

Sat. Oct. 17, 6:30 am

Women's Saturday Study

Sun. Oct. 18, 12:00 pm

Potluck Meal

Wed. Oct. 28, 7:00 pm

Movie & Popcorn - Church

Record for October 4

Attendance:  86

Offering  $2,328

Oct. Budget  $8,564

Oct. Offerings  $2,328

YTD Budget  $85,640

YTD Offerings  $85,702

Announcements

DAN BUTTRY - We welcome Dan Buttry, our 2009 Anabaptist Exploration speaker.  Dan is the Global Consultant for Peace and Justice with International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches. He has pastored two churches in the United States and for ten years directed the Peace Program for the American Baptist Church.  Since 2003 he has been a missionary with International Ministries, working around the world to help Christians as peacemakers.  He has written a number of books on topics such as church renewal, preaching, interfaith relations, and peacemaking.  His Bible Study Manual on Conflict Transfor-mation has been translated into 8 languages.  His wife, Sharon Buttry, is an urban missionary in Detroit where they live.  Dan and Sharon have 3 adult children.

Be sure to attend the additional seminars Dan will be offering at 7:00 p.m. tonight and Wednesday evening.

TROYER FAMILY - "God's Grace" will be the musical message of the Troyer Family during the worship service on Sunday, October 25.  Steve and Katie and their four young children are from Fort St. John in northern British Columbia.  This would be a great opportunity to invite friends and family who would enjoy traditional style southern gospel music.

CAN YOU SMELL THE COFFEE? - Watch for sales of delicious, fair trade coffee.  Coming soon, to a fellowship hall near you!

WALK TODAY TO STOP HUNGER - Today, on CROP Walk Sunday, neighbors from different faiths, cultures and ages walk together to take a stand against hunger in our world.  Walkers will meet at 1:30 at Christ United Methodist Church, 45th and A Sts. for a walk of about three miles.  This year, if you are contributing to Mennonite Central Committee through CROP, please make out your checks to MCC, indicating CROP on the memo line.

MEMBERSHIP - We plan to receive new members later this year.  People may be received as members by baptism, transfer, or confession of faith.  Let David Orr know if you might be interested in becoming a member of the congregation.

POTLUCK MEAL NEXT SUNDAY - Everyone is invited to stay next Sunday for a potluck meal right after the worship service.  Please bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share.  Come for lots of food, fun and fellowship.

GIFT OF MOVIE & POPCORN - The Sr. High Youth Group thanks First Mennonite Church for your constant care and support.  Let us treat you to a movie on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. at FMC.  Complimentary popcorn and sodas will be served by the Sr. High Youth Group.

CIRCLE OF GRACE - We will be using the Circle of Grace curriculum for children K-12 in January 2010.  The goal of the Circle of Grace program is to educate children and empower children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment for themselves and others. The training for this curriculum will be on Sunday, November 8, from 12-4, lunch included. Teachers are urged to attend; parents are welcome. Please RSVP to Jeanette Harder.

GLOBAL FAMILY SPONSORSHIP - Our sponsorship of students in the Community Schools and Vocational Training Programs in Calcutta, India, is made possible through our monthly Birthday and Anniversary offering which will be held next Sunday.  After years of remaining the same, the cost of our sponsorships has increased by 25%, to $900 per year.  Recent reports are posted on the bulletin board.

MCC IS RESPONDING TO ASIA DISASTERS - You can help victims of Asia disasters through MCC.  Working with the local Mennonite church and other trusted partners, Mennonite Central Committee is meeting human needs following the devastation of recent earthquakes in Indonesia and Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines and Vietnam.  MCC has committed an initial $100,000 to the effort and welcomes your gifts of money to meet immediate emergency needs and support recovery efforts.  Contributions may be made at any MCC office; online at mcc.org/donate; or by calling toll free1-888-563-4676 or 316-283-2720.  Please designate gifts for "Asia Disasters."  Keep watching our website, mcc.org, for information.  We invite your prayers for people affected by the disasters throughout Asia.

CHILDREN'S ADVENT CALENDAR - This colorful calendar, illustrated with artwork from an MMA coloring contest, retells the Christmas story using daily tabs children can flip open.  Under each flap is a Scripture verse and corresponding artwork.  Available at: www.bookstore.mma-online.org.

FAITH AND THE ENVIRONMENT EVENTS - The Lincoln Area Christian Educators are hosting events for people of all faiths to enjoy at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center on Sunday, October 18, from 2-5 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 27, from 5-8 p.m.  The events, called Seeds of Faith, will focus on a service project of collecting bountiful native seeds from the prairie to be used in prairie restoration projects.  There will be music, refreshments, and other outdoor activities.  Free to all.