Jesus Above All: a year with Jesus

“To live is Christ”

Gathering in Worship

Prelude                                                                                   Heather Myer

Gathering song                                                                       Worship team

Call to worship                                                                       Gina Burkhart        

Congregational singing                                                           Worship team

Hearing the Word

Scripture reading: John 10.1-5, 14

Sermon: “How do we know Jesus?”                           Randall Shull, Lead Pastor

Responding in Faithfulness

Song of response

Offering: Church Budget

High School Education/College Aid  (envelope)

Offertory – Emma Burkhart

Congregational sharing and prayer                      Julia Fisher, Assoc. Pastor of

Prayer Focus: Forrys, Sunday School teachers Pastoral Care

Please pass the fellowship registry down the row and back

Sunday school blessing                         Gerry & Rose Baer and Superintendents

Announcements

Benediction

Everyone is invited for hot drinks in the fellowship hall & to stay for the Sunday school hour.  Classes are available for all ages as well as infant and nursery care.

Congregational Announcements

Blood pressure checks will be offered today in the Health and Wholeness room immediately following Sunday school.

Thanks to the congregation! 244 school kits were made and sent to many locations around the world through Mennonite Central Committee. Special thanks to Reba Hess for sewing all the kit bags and Gloria Miller for putting strings in the bags.

The dedication for our new addition, the memorial garden, and recreation equipment is coming up on Oct. 3. A time of fellowship is planned following the dedication before Sunday school. If you would like to contribute cookies for this celebration, please contact Marie Kling.

Exercise Class: Class will begin Monday, Sept. 13, 9:00 am in Room 9. All are welcome. Bring yourself and a mat. Questions? Contact Judy Yoder.

You’re invited for dessert and a power point presentation to hear more about Lamar and Pat Myers mission work in Bulgaria on Saturday, September 18 at 6:00 pm here at the church.  Friends and other interested people are invited, also!

Books in the lobby for sale: The shelf-worn/discontinued books on the tables in our church lobby today are being provided by Choice Books. They are provided for your enjoyment at a suggested donation of 1/2 the original sticker price marked on the back of books.

Memorial garden: Please consider helping to install plant materials and decorative gravel in the memorial garden on September 11 & 18, weather permitting. Please contact Joel Myer by email, phone, or in person if you can assist on one or both of these Saturdays. Thanks to all who have helped with installation so far!!

Meeting for ushers September 12: Come to a meeting after Sunday School in the front of the sanctuary on Sept. 12.  If you are not an usher but are interested in ushering on Sunday mornings, please feel free to come to the meeting or to contact Stu Cary.

Ethiopian food fundraising dinner: Come to a fundraising dinner on Sept. 11, 11:00-5:00 at the Ethiopian Evangelical Church, 143 Main St., Landisville. The purpose is to raise money for church purchase.

Please join us as we celebrate the launching of Vision Columbia, licensing of Beth Good, and commissioning service for Clair & Beth in this ministry Sunday, Sept. 12, 4-6 PM. Where: Vision Columbia (former Columbia Mennonite Church), 295 South Fourth Street, Columbia, PA 17512.

Opportunities

Connections…………………..Wednesday, Sept. 8, 9:30-11:00 am

“Women in the Bible”—Ruthie Dunkle

Sr. High Ice Cream Social……………Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7:00 pm

Prayer Fellowship………………………..Saturday, Sept. 11, 7:30 am

Exercise Class…………………………..Monday, Sept. 13, 9:00 am

Pancake breakfast fundraiser for Sr. High Youth……….…Sept. 26

Dedication for new building…………..Sunday morning, October 3

Offering Last Sunday:       Church Budget  $7,751.54

Offering Next Sunday:     Church Budget

Sunday School Class Offerings

Give bulletin announcements to Christy Kauffman by Thursday evening and announcements for the weekly e-mail by Tuesday evening. Christy is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Phone: 898-0071

Email:  office@landisvillemennonite.org

Nursery Schedule Today

Worship Sunday School

Ferne Miller                      Millie Groff

Carolyn Rudy                   Mary Miller

Anne Marie Baer (on call)

Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday

Worship Sunday School

Helen Hertzler                  Janet Hoover

Christine Baer                  Marcy Goehrig

Lillian Mozloom (on call)      Bertha Brubaker (on call)

Listen to sermon

“Stories Jesus told”

Gathering in Worship

Prelude                                                                                      Susan Sharp

Gathering song                                                                   Doug Bomberger

Call to worship                                             Jonathan Bowman, Associate Pastor

of Christian Formation

Congregational singing                                                       Doug Bomberger

Children’s spot                                                                                        

Hearing the Word

Scripture reading: Luke 13.18-21

Sermon: “What is the kingdom of God like?”             Randall Shull, Lead Pastor

Responding in Faithfulness

Song of response

Offering: Church Budget

Offertory – Matt Bomberger and Harrison Horst

Mission spot                                                                      Lamar & Pat Myers

Congregational sharing and prayer                                   Jonathan Bowman

Prayer Focus: Gingrichs, Sunday School ministry

Please pass the fellowship registry down the row and back

Announcements

Benediction

Everyone is invited for hot drinks in the fellowship hall & to stay for the Sunday school hour.  Classes are available for all ages as well as infant and nursery care.

Congregational Announcements

There is opportunity to greet Lamar and Pat Myers in the multipurpose room following the worship service. During the Sunday school hour, they will be sharing more of their ministry experiences in Bulgaria.

Sharing our stories: Take the opportunity during Sunday School to share your “Sundaes on Sunday” stories.

Books in the lobby for sale: The shelf-worn/discontinued books on the tables in our church lobby Aug. 29 and Sept. 5 are being provided by the Choice books, PA bookrack ministry. They are provided for your enjoyment at a suggested donation of 1/2 the original sticker price marked on the back of books.

School supplies for local family: We have become aware of a local family in need of school supplies for this coming year. If you would like to donate notebooks, pencils, pens, etc., please contact Pastor Jonathan.

Meeting for ushers September 12: Come to a meeting directly after Sunday School in the front of the sanctuary on Sept. 12. Meeting will be brief. If you are not an usher but are interested in ushering on Sunday mornings, please feel free to come to the meeting or to contact Stu Cary.

If you have interest in giving “The Mennonite” to a college student or are a college student interested in a subscription, please contact Christy Kauffman. Mennonite Church USA’s monthly periodical, “The Mennonite”, has a special student subscription rate of $22 a year.

Support and remembrance: In order to care and support those who are grieving, and to help us remember those who have died, we plan regularly to recognize one year anniversaries of the death of people close to us. The pastors and office staff seek to keep record of congregational members who have died; however, we will always welcome hearing from you about these or other significant losses you would like remembered in the context of our worship services.

We are looking for at least two adult leaders for “Torchbearers,” our congregation’s boys club. They regularly meet at least once a month (usually Wednesday Night Out), for fun and faith-building activities. Jonathan Bowman will assist in ideas and planning. Please contact him if you are interested.

Ethiopian food fundraising dinner for Ethiopian Evangelical Church: Come to a fundraising dinner on September 11, 11:00-5:00 at the Ethiopian Evangelical Church in Lancaster, 143 Main St., Landisville. The purpose is to raise money for church purchase. All are welcome!

House cleaning help needed: A senior neighbor of our church is in need of house cleaning help. She is looking to hire someone for one day a month, and will trust anyone from our congregation. If you are interested, contact Christy Kauffman.

Opportunities

Prayer Fellowship………………………….Saturday, Sept. 4, 7:30 am

Sr. High Ice Cream Social……………Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7:00 pm

Dedication for new building…………..Sunday morning, October 3

Offering Last Sunday:       Church Budget  $5,458.35

Building Fund  $1,570

Offering Next Sunday:     Church Budget

High School Education/College Aid (envelope)

Give bulletin announcements to Christy Kauffman by Thursday evening and announcements for the weekly e-mail by Tuesday evening. Christy is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Phone: 898-0071

Email:  office@landisvillemennonite.org

Nursery Schedule Today

Worship Sunday School

Ruth Anna Miller              Heather Myer

Joanne Mongeau               Joel Myer

Julia Mongeau (on call)           Bertha Brubaker (on call)

Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday

Worship Sunday School

Ferne Miller                      Millie Groff

Carolyn Rudy                   Mary Miller

Anne Marie Baer (on call)

Congregational Leadership Board –Meeting No. 255

July 19, 2010

Members present:  Ken Burkhart, Brenda Horst, Jim Ipsen, Nelson Kling (chair), Beth Martin, Larry Newswanger, Randall Shull, Clayton Suydam, Byard Yoder (vice-chair), Mike Zehr

Members absent: Emily Shank

Recorder:  Christy Kauffman

1. Opening meditation—Larry Newswanger

Larry shared opening reflections and led #493 MH “Day is dying in the west”.

1. Minutes of the May 17, 2010 meeting were approved as written.

1. Myers—MST update—Clarence Rutt, Dan Burkhart, Lynn Roth

Pat and Lamar Myers are planning for an upcoming 2-year term for ongoing service in Bulgaria and have requested a congregational commitment of 25% of their budgeted support. After discussion, Board approved 25% support to the Myers over a two-year period, including interim support.

1. Memorial Garden Location—Joel Myer

Joel presented two possible locations the memorial garden. Board recommended sticking with the master plan location in the southwest corner above the new parking area.

1. Missionary Support Task Force proposal, continued discussion

Board asked that a member of the Task Force give further information as to the discussion surrounding the Missionary Support Task Force proposal. Glenn Hoover met with Board on behalf of the Task Force. Board approved the proposal with a change regarding eligibility of non-Anabaptist agencies.

1. PTCRC recommendation—Larry Newswanger

1. Larry presented a proposal to create a Pastor Development Team to tend the relationship between the pastors and congregation. Board approved the proposal of a Pastor Development Team in place of the current PTCRC.
2. Board approved the presented staff paternity leave policy with a few revisions
3. The discussion and seating of the Pastor Development Team will be processed with the congregation in September

1. Board Nominations

Board members gave recommendations for Trustee and Congregational Leadership Board Member at Large from the nomination slate results.

1. Ministry Leadership Team—Randall Shull

1. Randall informed Board of ongoing conversations in Team regarding Team roles and structural questions.
   1. A question has emerged about the Minister of Stewardship position and if this is more of a Board position.
   2. With the end of Health and Wholeness, how do we structure caring ministries? Team is hoping to test ideas with the congregation this fall.
2. Assoc. Pastor of Worship search committee chair has not been filled yet and is asking how we move forward and hold this need in front of the congregation for prayer.
3. Two years ago, pastors Jonathan Bowman and Julia Fisher were licensed toward ordination. In conversation with Sam, Randall, and Ministry Leadership Team, and with input from the conference credentialing committee, Jonathan will be ordained October 17 and Julia will be ordained November 21.

1. Building Dedication

A dedication to our new facility is being planned for Sunday morning, October 3.

Next meeting:  September 20, 2010

Congregational Leadership Board –Meeting No. 254

May 17, 2010

Members present:  Ken Burkhart, Brenda Horst, Jim Ipsen, Nelson Kling (chair), Beth Martin, Randall Shull, Byard Yoder (vice-chair)

Members absent: Emily Shank, Clayton Suydam, Larry Newswanger, Mike Zehr

Recorder:  Christy Kauffman

1. Opening meditation—Nelson Kling

Nelson read from the Adult Bible Study lesson from yesterday, titled “A sense of true belonging,” and he led in prayer.

1. Minutes of the March 15, 2010 meeting were approved with a correction—Larry Newswanger was not absent. Minutes of the April 11, 2010 meeting were approved as written.

1. Finance report—Nelson Kling in Mike Zehr’s absence

Board asks that Mike look at developing a budget number for Vacation Bible School.

1. Guidelines for Mission and Service Involvement and Support—Report provided by Task Force—Gary Sensenig

Board feels good with the document and appreciates the work of the Task Force. Board discussed aspects of the document and would like to discuss it further at the next Board meeting in July.

1. PTCRC presented a paternity leave policy. Board discussed the policy and is in agreement that a paternity policy needs to be developed. Board will affirm a policy at the July meeting.

1. Ministry Leadership Team—Randall Shull

Team felt really good about the worship conversation, which named the tensions of worship and planning worship services. Some felt these conversations are consistent with past conversations. Team heard affirmation for a variety of music on a Sunday morning. The ongoing conversation is important.

Team is working to finalize a search committee for the Assoc. Pastor of Worship.

Team is coming to the end of the process of looking at Team roles and relationship of the roles. Randall will compile what we’ve looked at and talked about. Team will seek feedback from a Task Force before coming to Board with a recommendation.

1. Building Project/Dedication

Dave Yoder reported the building project update on Sunday. In early June we will be given occupancy. A Sunday morning dedication will be planned for the fall. Board will develop a committee to plan the service.

1. Closing prayer—Jim Ipsen

Next meeting:  July 19, 2010, 7:00 pm

Listen to sermon

Jesus Above All: a year with Jesus
“Stories Jesus told”

Gathering in Worship
Prelude                                 Susan Sharp
Gathering song                   Worship Team
Call to worship                   Carl Hoover
Congregational singing    Worship Team
Children’s spot                   Jonathan Bowman, Associate Pastor of Christian Formation

Hearing the Word
Scripture reading: Luke 14.15-24
Sermon: “Who’s invited?”   Randall Shull, Lead Pastor

Responding in Faithfulness
Song of response
Offering: Church Budget and Building Fund (envelope)
Offertory – Joy Rutt
Congregational sharing and prayer   Carolyn Rudy, Minister of Community Life
Prayer Focus: Andy & Lana Miller, People returning to school
Transfer of Membership: Kyle and Marta Horst, Christina Maser
Announcements
Benediction

Congregational Announcements
Support and remembrance
In order to care and support those who are grieving, and to help us remember those who have died, we plan regularly to recognize one year anniversaries of the death of people close to us. The pastors and office staff seek to keep record of congregational members who have died; however, we will always welcome hearing from you about these or other significant losses you would like remembered in the context of our worship services.

3.2.1 Trek Celebration
You are invited to help honor the Stoltzfus family for their fortitude, stamina and endurance during their cross country trip. Their selfless act has raised over $12,000 for the ministry of Friendship Community!
When: Monday, August 30 at 7:00 PM
Where: Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
What: Hear about their adventures. Q & A session.

Sunday school volunteer recording secretary position available
We are still in need of a Sunday school recording secretary to assist Roger Miller. If you have an interest, please contact Rose or Gerry Baer @ 361-0431 or baerg@comcast.net

“The Mennonite” for college students
Mennonite Church USA’s monthly periodical, “The Mennonite”, has a special student subscription rate of $22 a year. If you have interest in giving “The Mennonite” to a college student or are a college student interested in a subscription, please contact Christy Kauffman.

Sunday school resumes next week
We will return to our regular Sunday school schedule next week, August 29.

Opportunities
Prayer Fellowship…………………….Saturday, August 28, 7:30 am
Dedication for new building…………..Sunday morning, October 3

Offering Last Sunday:  Church Budget  $6,213.39
Offering Next Sunday:  Church Budget

Give bulletin announcements to Christy Kauffman by Thursday evening and announcements for the weekly e-mail by Tuesday evening. Phone: 898-0071 or E-mail: office@landisvillemennonite.org

Nursery Schedule Today
Worship: Melissa Lehman, Lizz Miller

Sunday School: No Sunday school

Preschool Worship: Jeff Wenger, Evan Fertich,Lillian Mozloom, Christine Baer

Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday
Worship: Ruth Anna Miller, JoAnne Mongeau, Julia Mongeau (on call)

Sunday School: Heather Myer, Joel Myer, Bertha Brubaker (on call)

WOW Worship

The service was held here Sunday afternoon, August 15.

For those with slow Internet connections, you may download a lightweight, low-quality version.

May the many people whose lives he touched find Jesus’ comfort and blessing in remembering Paul’s life and faith.

Listen to Sermon

Jesus Above All: a year with Jesus

“Stories Jesus told”

Gathering in Worship

Prelude                                                                                    Dan Burkhart

Gathering song

Call to worship                                                                    Dale K. Stoltzfus

Congregational singing

Children’s spot                                                                       Gina Burkhart

Hearing the Word

Scripture reading: Luke 18.9-14

Sermon: “Two ways of standing”                   Jonathan Bowman, Assoc. Pastor of

Christian Formation

Responding in Faithfulness

Song of response

Offering: Church Budget

Sharing Fund  (envelope)

Offertory – Anna Burkhart

Congregational sharing and prayer                       Julia Fisher, Assoc. Pastor of

Pastoral Care

Prayer Focus: Lamar & Pat Myers, Relationships with neighbors/colleagues

Please pass the fellowship registry down the row and back

Announcements

Benediction

Everyone is invited for hot drinks in the fellowship hall.

Congregational Announcements

Dear Pastor and members of the Landisville Mennonite Church,

Thank you for your gift in the persons of Jonathan Bowman, Liz Miller, and Dot Smith. Their labor of love has made the exterior of our church building a witness in this community. Their presence also made a difference. May God bless you for letting these come to West Virginia into a depressed county.

–Pastor Clarence J. Jackson, Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ

Volunteer positions available

If you have a heart for oversight of Sunday School for adults and children, or if you just like to push numbers while you attend Sunday School, there are volunteer positions waiting for you. We are in need of a superintendent to work with Rick Rutt and Dot Smith, and a recording secretary to assist Roger Miller. If you have an interest in one of these positions, contact Rose or Gerry Baer. This is your opportunity to cast an influence on the Sunday School hour.

“The Mennonite” for College Students

Mennonite Church USA’s monthly periodical, “The Mennonite”, has a special student subscription rate of $22 a year. If you have interest in giving “The Mennonite” to a college student or are a college student interested in a subscription, please contact Christy Kauffman.

Opportunities

Memorial service for Paul Sangree……Sunday, August 15, 3:00 pm

Prayer Fellowship…………………….Saturday, August 21, 7:30 am

Dedication for new building…………..Sunday morning, October 3

Offering Last Sunday:       Church Budget  $4,810.75

Thank Offering (Sharing Fund)  $184.50

Offering Next Sunday:     Church Budget

Building Fund (envelope)

Give bulletin announcements by Thursday evening and announcements for the weekly e-mail by Tuesday evening. Beth Bowman will be in the office Wednesday and Friday mornings. Phone: 898-0071

Email:  office@landisvillemennonite.org

Nursery Schedule Today

Worship Sunday School Preschool Worship

Beth Martin                      Janie Yutzy                       Ron Miller

Kelly Miller                      Natalie Miller                    Lavonne Miller

Grace Burkhart (on call)       Daniel Miller (on call)         Erin Ipsen

Kelsey Peters

Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday

Worship Sunday School Preschool Worship

Melissa Lehman                 Dawn Sauder                   Jeff Wenger

Liz Miller                          Beth Bowman                   Evan Fertich

Lillian Mozloom

Christine Baer