Worship Service Bulletin for Sunday May 14, 2006.

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In January 2003, we started doing a scripture recitation during the Sunday worship service. We use the same scripture for each Sunday in the month. Click here for this month's scripture recitation text which is Romans 8:1-2 Links to the text for previous months are found on the scripture recitation page.

May 14, 2006

Gathering
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call To Worship
Congregational Singing & Worship
May Scripture Recitation, Romans 8:1-2

Praising
Rise Up, Oh People Of God
Celebrations & Concerns
Offering with Offertory

Proclaiming
Children's Lesson
Scripture Reading, 2 Kings 5:1-15a
Sermon, "Lessons From A Servant Girl"

Responding
Distribution of Flowers
Benediction
May God Grant You A Blessing

Greeters: Jim & Amy Shrock
Worship & Music Leader: Dave Yutzy
Children's Lesson: Anne Juarez
Sermon: Penny Driediger
Scripture Readers: Barbara Risser, Jewel Yutzy, and Lauren Yutzy

Welcome to all who join us for worship today. May you experience God’s peace and joy as we worship and fellowship together. If you are a visitor with us, we invite you to fill out a visitor card found on the back of the pew so that we may know you better. Please place the visitor card in the offering basket or hand it to one of the ushers.

Zion Mennonite Church Ministries

Zion Mennonite Church Ministry Assignments

Attendance & Offering for Sunday, May 7, 2006
Worship: 248
Offering: $ 5,734
Offering YTD: $ 91,475
Budget YTD: $ 108,157

Ministry Assignments for Sunday, May 21, 2006
Sermon: Marie Morris
Worship Leader: Penny Driediger
Greeters: Ken & Judy Nafziger
CHILDREN'S CHURCH

Ministry Assignments for Sunday, May 28, 2006
BHS CHOIR
Worship Leader: Matt Hunsberger

• Faithfully pray for two youth per week over the summer! (May through August) Pray for Zion's graduating seniors and the decisions they are facing in the coming months. Pray that God would give them what they need for adjustments that change brings. Our youth are the future of our church. Let us uphold them in prayer. Names for the week of May 14: Mark Brenneman and Steven Stauffer.




Prayer concerns may be sent to: zionprayerroom@aol.com.

COME CHANGE YOUR WORLD! Service Adventure is looking for young adults (ages 17-20), who are interested in spending 10 ½ months serving in another community. Participants serve with community-based organizations in eight locations across the United States while living together in a household with a unit leader. For more information, visit Service.MennoniteMission.net/ServiceAdventure or e-mail Diana Cook at Service@mennonitemission.net.

SEEKING PEACE IN CONGO is an event that will occur Raleigh Mennonite Church (1116 Blount Street, Raleigh, Nc 27604) on June 10 at 7 p.m. Come learn about Congo! Tresor Medju will share his story of working for peace in his country; attendees will learn ways to help promote peace in Congo. Congolese snacks and relevant children’s activities will be provided. Donations will be taken to help refugees.

VMC “FAMILY REUNION: The “family reunion” of the Virginia Mennonite Conference will be held July 6—9 on the EMU campus. Make plans to attend this gathering with more than 20 international guests as the theme of “Sent! Around the World: a New Perspective on Mission” is addressed in evening worship, Bible studies, World Neighbors festival, and children’s activities. Register on-line at www.vmconf.org or get a registration form in your church office.

GATHER ‘ROUND TRAINING will be hosted by Huntington Mennonite Church (785 Harpersville Road, Newport News, Va 23601) on June 10 from 10:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. A light lunch is included. Learn more about the new Gather ‘Round curriculum by exploring the biblical foundations and format of the curriculum and learn how Gather ‘Round seeks to nurture children’s faith formation by strengthening the connection between home and congregation. Learn more about the multi-age and parent/caregiver curriculum, explore activities for multiple intelligences, and (if time allows) participate in a sample session. The only requirement is for attendees to possess a willingness to participate and get “hands on experience.” RSVP to Glenda Mosemann, the director of Children’s Ministries at Huntington Mennonite Church, at 757-595-6889 or mosemanncg@msn.com. To learn more about Gather ‘Round curriculum, visit www.gatherround.org or contact Jill Landis at 432-4219 or crc@emu.edu.

VMRC MEETING. The annual Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community Auxiliary Business meeting will be held on May 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Detweiler Auditorium on the VMRC campus.

MENNONITE CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF LANCASTER will perform at VMRC on May 20 at 7:30 p.m. Directed by EMU graduates Rachel Bucher and Rosemary Siegrist, the 50-voice choir involves singers in grades 5-12 from 20 different congregations in the Lancaster/Lebanon area. The mission of MCCL is to develop musical skills and discipline, emphasizing the meaning of worship & enhancing service to God within the church community. Join us in worship!

COME ON IN AND GET OUT OF THE HEAT at EMU’s Fitness Center! Take advantage of the Fitness Center’s summer specials:

PEACE HOUSE, an Anabaptist intentional community sponsored by the Harrisonburg District Mennonite Churches, has a residential opportunity for a young adult who would desire to create a hospitable Anabaptist Christian presence within the JMU community. Contact 434-4463 ext. 106 or mkeller@hmcchurch.org.

STUDENTS: Are you interested in a summer position that offers a Christ-centered environment, leadership experience, and opportunities to demonstrate God's love to young people? Kaleidoscope Camp, a ministry of Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center, is accepting applications for the following paid positions: Camp Counselor, Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard, Recreation Coordinator, Office Assistant, & Kitchen Assistant. We look for young adults (age 16 & older) that have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a willingness to serve others, an ability to work together in close community, & a good attitude. For more information, contact Bob Briscoe at programs@wcrc.info.

CHOICE BOOKS CENTRAL OFFICE JOB: Choice Books is currently seeking a full-time Data Management/Accounting Assistant, who would manage national account payment process & central database utility, assist with Central Office accounting system; train/support CB Distributor accounting staff; assist in development, programming, and support of centralized data management systems serving multiple locations. Qualifications include Accounting/Computer Systems experience; technical, organizational skills; database management experience, programming. Please submit your resume to John Bomberger, Choice Books, 2387 Grace Chapel Road, Harrisonburg, Va 22801.

FIVE MEN WERE SEVERELY BURNED in a construction job explosion the day after Easter. Two of these men were from Riverside Mennonite Church in Harman, WV. Early Sunday morning, April 23, Leroy Mallow died with complications related to cardiac arrest. His wife, Teresa, will be responsible for some heavy financial obligations, since Leroy did not have any insurance. Jerry Sabastian seems to be healing okay, but has some complications from pneumonia. Please pray for all affected by this incident. The Riverside congregation has set up a fund to assist Teresa Mallow, as well as Jerry & Jean Sabastian. Anyone who is moved to share financially may send funds designated for “Compassion Fund” via: Riverside Mennonite Church, c/o Marlene Flanagan, Treasurer, P.O. Box 217, Dry Fork, WV 26263-0217.

“FROM EVERY TRIBE & NATION,” August 3—6 in Dallas, Texas, is the first Racial/ Ethnic Conference planned by MCUSA Intercultural Relations, African-American Mennonite Association, Iglesia Menonita Hispana, & Native Mennonite Ministries. For more information or to request a brochure, send an e-mail to: intercultural@Mennonite.USA.org.