Gathering in Worship
Prelude–Richard and Ann Martin
Gathering Song
BWB 26: We will glorify
Call to Worship
Congregational Singing
HWB 161: We give thanks
How great Thou art
Children’s Spot
Preschool Worship
Hearing the Word
“Male and Female God created them” Sermons on sexuality
Scripture Reading: John 8.2-11
Sermon: “The truth and grace dilemma” Randall Shull, Lead Pastor
Responding in Faithfulness
Song of Response
Offering: Church Treasury
Building Fund (envelope)
Offertory – Bryan Yoder
Congregational Sharing and Prayer–Gina Burkhart, Assoc. Pastor of Worship
Prayer Focus: Gingrich family, Afghanistan
Please pass the fellowship registry down and back the row
Announcements
Benediction
Special thanks to today’s worship planning team:
Marcy Goehrig, Nance Fertich, Merv Hess, Kris Shull
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
Thank you Care and Share class for washing the windows and the additional cleaning and polishing. Looks great!
Ham loaves and BBQ fundraiser: The Sr. High Youth will be selling Gene Wenger ham loaves and pork BBQ in the lobby today. A 2.5 lb. ham loaf is $8, and 2 lbs. of BBQ is $9.50, although we also welcome donations. Proceeds will help the youth with retreats, service projects, and other trips. Ham loaves will be picked up at the next Wed. Night Out, Nov. 4.
Can you assist with transportation for See Hla’s doctor’s appointment? His appointment is Friday, Oct. 30, 3:20 PM, at Granite Run with Lancaster Orthopedic Group, to have his cast removed and his arm x-rayed. If you are able to help with this appointment please talk with Beth Bowman or Helen Hertzler as soon as possible. Thanks.
Small groups: We are beginning the process of shaping small groups. If you are interested in being in a small group or have questions about them, please contact Julia Fisher.
Car Care Clinic: Help support our missionaries, Pat & Lamar Myers, in Bulgaria! Bring your car to the church parking lot, on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9:00-11:00 am for a 17-point winter safety check-up with a report. Suggested donation: $25 -Clarence Rutt, for MST
Hempfield area food pantry items for the month of October: peanut butter, jelly, canned soups and vegetables, any kind of pasta. Please drop off groceries at the information center. Thank you!
MCC is collecting Christmas Bundles for distribution to children through the Spanish Mennonite Council and other urban churches. Assemble a bundle, and drop off at church or at the Material Resources Center by Dec. 1. More info. and content list are at the literature table.
Opportunities
Connections……………………..……Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9:30 am
“Love and Respect”—Idella Otto
Men’s / Women’s studies…………….Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 pm
Support & Discovery………….……Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:00 pm
Ministry for people without children
Prayer fellowship.…………….…….…..Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:30 am
Car Care Clinic……………..…………..Saturday, Oct. 31, 9-11 am
Workday at Material Resources Center……..Monday, Nov. 9, 9-3
Bring a brown bag lunch. Meet at the church to car pool at 8:15 am
Offering Last Sunday: Philadelphia Mennonite School $3,748.43
Pastoral Leadership Training $375
Offering Next Sunday: Missionary Support/Global Missions
High School Education (envelope)
Give bulletin announcements to Christy Kauffman by Thursday evening and announcements for the weekly e-mail by Tuesday evening. Phone: 898-0071; email: office@landisvillemennonite.org
Nursery Schedule Today
Worship Sunday School Preschool Worship
Jeff & Lynelle Wenger Joanne Mongeau Dan Burkhart
Erin Ipsen (on call) Julia Mongeau Gus Mozloom
Reba Sharp John Black
Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday
Worship Sunday School
Kelly Miller Marcy Goehrig
Beth Martin Beth Bowman
Lillian Mozloom (on call) Bertha Brubaker (on call)