Gathering in Worship
Prelude–Heather Myer
Gathering Song–Carolyn Rudy
Call to Worship– Gina Burkhart, Assoc. Pastor of Worship Flo Horning
Confession Psalm 24:1-6 –Shonda Bare
Congregational Singing
Hearing the Word
“I pledge allegiance….” Sermons exploring the challenges and opportunities
of being a follower of Jesus in the USA
Scripture Reading: Colossians 1
Sermon: “I pledge allegiance” Sam Thomas, Bishop
Responding in Faithfulness
Song of Response
Offering: Missionary Support/Global Missions
High School Education/College Aid (envelope)
Sharing and pictures from District MDS project
Congregational Sharing and Pastoral Prayer–Randall Shull, Lead Pastor
Prayer Focus: Lamar and Pat Myers
Connections program and Wed. evening Bible studies
Prayer for new Ministry Team and Church Board positions
Sunday school blessing
Announcements
Benediction
Special thanks to today’s worship planning team:
Gina Burkhart, Shonda Bare, Dan Burkhart, Ferne Miller, Lynelle Wenger
Everyone is invited for hot drinks in the fellowship hall and to stay for the Sunday school hour. Classes are available for all ages as well as infant and nursery care.
Congregational Announcements
There are new locations for some Sunday school classes this year, beginning this Sunday, Sept.6. To those involved, thank you for your willingness to allow for these room changes!
1st Grade – Room 5
2nd & 3rd Grades – Room 4
4th & 5th Grades – Room 3
Young Adult – Pastor Randall’s office
Crossroads – Room 9 (back of sanctuary, near lobby entrance)
Friendship 1 – Room 1 (front corner of sanctuary)
Blood pressure checks will be offered today in the Health and Wholeness room immediately following Sunday school.
Please give us your info. for the upcoming church directory!
Address, phone (where we can reach you) and email. Contact Christy in the church office or return to the Reply Box at the information center. Thank you!!
Hempfield After School Bible Club: Will you assist a team leading the Bible club in the Hempfield School District? We need 6-7 people for the 1 ½ hr. after school club: once a week for seven weeks in the fall and again in the spring. Team members will provide snacks; lead the Bible story and discussion; coordinate prayer support and congregation updates, etc. Please contact Dan Burkhart.
Health Care in America: Come to the Connections room at 8:00 PM on September 8 to listen in on this one hour discussion. Questions? Contact George Stoltzfus or Rohrer Eshleman, through whom you may also send questions to the national panel and listen in for their response.
Wednesday Evening Bible Studies starting Sept. 9, 6:30-8:00
- Women’s Bible Study: Our 10-week study is titled “Believing God” by Beth Moore. Please contact Julia Fisher if you have any questions. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby.
- Men’s Bible Study: All men 16 years and older are invited to participate in our “Quest for Authentic Manhood.” This study will challenge our culturally held views of men and assist men toward greater faithfulness. Men will meet for six sessions, the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Please see Steve Horst, Randall Shull, Jonathan Bowman, Chris Wenden, or Fred Miller if you have questions.
- Childcare will be provided. An offering will be taken to assist with cost.
MDS Photos: Photos of the home that the Landisville district, in partnership with Mennonite Disaster Service, is building for Mrs. Rosemary Davis, can be found at http://mrsrosemary.shutterfly.com/
Freezer meals are needed: Meals are needed for Dustin & Emelene Wenger’s family. Please contact Kelly Miller.
Have a few hours to spare? The Wengers could use a hand with their twin baby girls. If you have interest in being put on a list to call, or if you have questions, contact Kelly Miller.
Caring ministries: As Health and Wholeness Team came to an end on August 31, we want you to know that the caring ministries of the church will continue. Some of the “arms” of H&W such as the Sunday School Liaisons and blood pressure checks will continue to assist with meeting the caring needs within the congregation. Also, pastoral concerns can be shared with me (pastor Julia) and other members of the Pastoral Staff and Ministry Team. We are excited by the new possibilities for mutual care within the congregation that are being formed. I and the other task force members will be eager to hear your ideas as to how our ministry of caring within the congregation may be shaped in the future. Judy Yoder finished her role as Director of H&W at the end of August, but she will continue on through the end of the year in an advisory capacity during this time of transition. –Pastor Julia Fisher, Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care
Books are wanted for the Mennonite Historical Society book frolic sale of 2010. Drop them off at the Mennonite Historical Society, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster or at the information center. Contact Ben Brubaker with questions.
There will be a memorial service for Anna Lois Charles on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the East Petersburg Mennonite Church. Visitation is at 3:00 pm with a service at 4:00 pm.
Father Elias Chacour, author of Blood Brothers, speaking at First Presbyterian Church, 140 East Orange Street, Lancaster, Friday, Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m. Father Chacour - founder of schools serving nearly 3,000 youth in inter-faith and multi-ethnic settings, is well known to many in Lancaster and around the world. Admission is free. A free-will offering for the schools in Galilee will be received.
Opportunities
Health care conference call & conversation…..Tues., Sept. 8, 8 PM
One hour nationally broadcast discussion, in the Connections room
Connections…………………………Wednesday, Sept. 9, 9:30 AM
“Raising Girls” with Jane Weigel
Bible Studies for Men & Women…..beginning Sept. 9, 6:30-8:00 PM
Childcare will be provided. An offering will be taken to assist with cost
Prayer Fellowship.…………………….Saturday, Sept. 12, 7:30 AM
Support & Discovery………………Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:00 PM
A support and bible study group for people without children
Offering Last Sunday: Church Treasury $8,808.20
Offering Next Sunday: Church Treasury
Sunday School Class Offerings
Give bulletin announcements to Christy Kauffman by Wednesday evening and announcements for the weekly e-mail by Tuesday evening. Phone 898-0071 or office@landisvillemennonite.org
Nursery Schedule Today
Worship Sunday School
Heather Myer Millie Groff
Joel Myer Kay Newcomer
Anne Marie Baer (on call) Mary Miller (on call)
Worship Sunday School Preschool Worship
Helen Hertzler Janet Hoover Susan Sharp
Christine Baer Janet Newswanger Maria Yoder
Lillian Mozloom (on call) Bertha Brubaker (on call) Grace Burkhart
Julia Mongeau