Worship Service Bulletin for Sunday May 6, 2007.

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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 James 3:17. Links to the text for previous months are found on the scripture recitation page.

May 6, 2007

GATHERING
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Congregational Hymn

PRAISING & PROCLAIMING
May Scripture Recitation, James 3:17
EMHS Touring Choir
Offering
Special Offering for EMHS Touring Choir
Celebrations & Concerns
EMHS Touring Choir

RESPONDING
Sending
Benediction

EMHS Touring Choir is directed by Jay Hartzler
Worship Leader: Matt Hunsberger
Greeters: Dave & Deb King

Statistics for Sunday, April 29, 2007

Attendance & General Fund Offering:
Worship: 171
Offering: $2,976
Offering YTD: $79,962
Budget YTD: $100,038

Special Offerings:
MHEG: $1,100
China Trip: $100

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 Ministry Assignments

Ministry Assignments for Sunday, May 13, 2007
Sermon: "Presence & Care" by Clyde G. Kratz
Special Music: Broadway High School Chamber Group
Greeters: Dave & Deb King
Worship Planners: Matt Hunsberger, Deb King, Clyde Kratz

Ministry Assignments for Sunday, May 20, 2007:
Sermon: "Choosing to Belong" by Clyde G. Kratz
Greeters: Dave & Jewel Yutzy
Worship Planners: Matt Hunsberger, Deb King, Clyde Kratz

• Pray for Paul & Evelyn Kratz as they leave in several weeks for a two-year term in Trinidad working with pastors there.


• Thank God for our Congregational Leadership Team and ask for guidance in their decision making.


• Pray for the Junior MYF as the group is involved in activities this summer.

THE 2007 EASTERN MENNONITE SCHOOL SPRINGFEST will be on May 12. Student Activities and the Silent Auctions will start at 4:00 p.m; chicken BBQ will be ready at 4:30 p.m; and the Live Auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Visit the plant boutique and buy outdoor plants and hanging baskets for Mother’s Day. Auction items include: handmade comforters, beautiful art, stunning jewelry, and outdoor lawn accessories; you can preview auction items at www.emhs.net.

ARE YOU OVER 50? 60? 70? The Mennonite Association of Retired Persons (MARP) welcomes new members from all Anabaptist-related churches. Consider joining for extra encouragement and creative ideas as you head toward or beyond retirement. MARP brings inspiration and joy to many through a yearly fall retreat and as it celebrates fitness and health with the Mennonite Senior Sports Classic. MARP urges older adults to serve "in Jesus’ name" while at home or during periods of travel. Each year hundreds of members serve with SOOP (Service Opportunities for Older People), sharing life skills and friendship in a variety of locations of need throughout the states and Canada. The MARP board has chosen the motto, "Older Adults Living With Spirit," and its members are urged to listen to God’s continuing call on their lives. If you are interested in more information about MARP & its affiliated programs, contact MARP, 771 Route 113, Souderton, PA 18964; (215) 721-7730; or marp-soop@juno.com.

PLEASANT VIEW, INC. invites all interested persons to attend the free workshop “From Exile to Inclusion: A Community for Everyone,” led by Paul Leichty (Network Director of Anabaptist Disabilities Network) & designed to help communities of faith become more inclusive of persons with disabilities. This workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 12 at Pleasant View’s Harrisonburg Day Support Services building. Lunch will be provided. To make reservations, please contact Dave Gullman at 433-8960 or dgullman@pleasantviewinc.org.

REGISTRATION FOR VMC ASSEMBLY: Registration for Virginia Mennonite Conference Assembly is now open on-line (www.vmconf.org). To receive a paper copy, contact your church office. The theme this year is "Our Christ-centered Faith," and the Assembly will be held at Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina, July 26—28.

VMRC MEETING: The annual meeting of VMRC Auxiliary will be May 17 at 7:00 p.m. in Detweiler auditorium on VMRC Campus.

YOU ARE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION: Park View Federal Credit Union’s new Dayton Branch is now open. Park View will host an Open House during the week of May 14—19; so stop by for daily door prizes, food, giveaways, and fun. Check out the details at www.pvfcu.org or 434-6444.

TED & LEE & JEFF RAUGHT will present a musical, “Live at Jacob’s Ladder,” at the EMS auditorium on May 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. Music, comedy, & drama combine in this moving story of forgiveness between brothers Jacob & Esau. Advance tickets are $12 or $10 for students/senior citizens or $40 for a family of 4 or more. For more information call 434-6701.

HOPE FOR PEACE DAY ON MAY 19: The Center for Justice & Peacebuilding at EMU is sponsoring a one-day conference of workshops, storytelling, & dialogues with international peacebuilders at the Seminary Building. For more information & to register, go to emu.edu/cjp/hopeforpeace or call 432-4597.

MCC SKYLINE BENEFIT RIDE. Every two years, an MCC ride is planned on the East Coast to benefit MCC. This year’s ride is August 5-9 along the Skyline Drive. Proceeds from this ride will benefit MCC’s work for peace, including walking alongside the Anabaptist churches in Colombia in the midst of a four-decades long conflict. For details of this event, visit www.mcc.org/event/bike or contact the church office for a brochure and registration form.

CHINA SUMMER ENGLISH COURSE: A Christian church in central China has invited VMBM to send a team of eight teachers to their church in July 2007. Ken Horst has organized a Partners in Mission team, with Elwood Yoder & June Lantz as team leaders. The team still has openings for two additional members. Team members will use prepared materials to teach English at the Nanchong Church to Chinese students. Mennonite Partners in China is organizing trip details. Young adults are encouraged to inquire, although anyone interested in this unique ministry opportunity in China from July 9 to August 1, should contact Elwood Yoder (elyoder@aol.com), Ken Horst (ken.horst@vmbm.org), or June Lantz (908-6662).

HAVE YOU EVER VISITED CROSSROADS? Come see an exhibit & video; then, tour the hilltop campus, which includes a pre-Civil War house and a 100-year-old schoolhouse. The Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center (CrossRoads) is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation.

SPRING CLEANING? Booksavers of Virginia can use those books you no longer need. They can be dropped off at Gift & Thrift on Mt. Clinton Pike. Your books benefit Mennonite Central Committee.

MISSION WORK IN YOUR OWN COMMUNITY: A World of Good Thrift Shop at Gift & Thrift has an immediate need for volunteers in the following areas: cashiers, furniture and large household items, & receiving donations. If you can give a few hours a week, call Peggy at 433-8844, ext. 101.

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROUPS: Lodging is available for group retreats at Highland Retreat at a 40% discount on the following weekends: May 11-13, May 18-20, and June 8-10.

VESPER SERVICES: Spend your Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. in the wooded amphitheater of Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center (CrossRoads). Summer vesper services will be held every week, June through August. Mark your calendars now and get your lawn chairs ready!

CROSSROADS OFFERS WORKDAYS: Come help with outdoor projects at the 13-acre campus of Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center (CrossRoads) on Friday & Saturday, May 11-12. Call 438-1275 for details.

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP AT HIGHLAND RETREAT: Highland Retreat is designating Saturday, May 12 & May 19 as work days. Lodging is available Friday and Saturday night at no charge for those who come to work. This is a great opportunity for SS classes, small groups, or individuals to enjoy some time together in working and retreating at Highland.

ARTISAN’S HOPE is in need of regular volunteers for the summer. Volunteer opportunities are available weekdays and Saturday between 9 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. If you have a few hours to give during the week and want to support fair trade in this way, please contact Sara Halteman for more information at 433-4880 or artisanshope@yahoo.com.