3320 Bowman Road

Landisville, PA  17538

www.landisvillemennonite.org

717-898-0071

Joining with Christ in God’s work

February 7, 2010 Worship Hour: 9:00 am

Jesus Above All: a year with Jesus

Under the Shadow

Gathering in Worship

Prelude                                                                                        Dot Smith

Worship in Song

BWB 10: Shout to the Lord

BWB 13: Forever

Call to Worship                                                                        Ferne Miller

Song

HWB 523: Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Children’s Spot                                                                         Shonda Bare

Song                                  Soloists: Kendall Lehman, Natalie Miller, Matt Bomberger

HWB 227: Three fishermen

Hearing the Word

Scripture Reading: Luke 5.1-11, 27-32

Sermon: “The Call”                              Julia Fisher, Assoc. Pastor of Pastoral Care

Responding in Faithfulness

Song of Response

HWB 229: Lord, you have come to the lakeshore

Offering: Church Budget

High School Education (envelope)

Offertory – Sam Smith

Congregational Sharing and Prayer                          Randall Shull, Lead Pastor

Prayer Focus: Matt Yoder, Hempfield SD Good News Club

Please pass the fellowship registry down the row and back

Announcements

Benediction

Special thanks to today’s worship planning team:

Gina Burkhart, Shonda Bare, Dan Burkhart, Ferne Miller

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

Congratulations to Heather & Joel! Daisy Rebekah was born Tuesday, February 2 at 10:00 p.m.

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

Join the Junior High Youth today in the Souper Bowl of Caring! Junior Youth will be at the exit doors following the worship service to collect your cash or canned items for Water Street Ministries.

Care packages for college students: There are 16 boxes in the foyer in which to place gifts (food, snacks, notes, food, munchies, food, etc.) for those among us who are full time college students. These will be delivered after Feb. 7. Ask Jonathan Bowman if you have questions.

For all who work with children: the superintendents and child protection committee ask that all childcare workers, children’s Sunday school teachers, mentors, etc., attend a brief informational meeting today in the sanctuary following Sunday school (if you missed the one on January 10), regarding our congregation’s child protection guidelines. If did not attend the previous meeting, and cannot make it to this one, please let Jonathan Bowman know.

During the worship service on February 14, we will be giving new Bibles to those who turn ten this year. You are invited to write a favorite verse and brief words of encouragement in the Bibles. They are on a table in the foyer.

Please consider joining a choir that is forming this spring here at Landisville. We will be rehearsing on Wednesday evenings, starting February 10, from 7:00 – 8:00, on weeks that there is no Wednesday Night Out.  If you have any questions, please contact Doug Bomberger.  We look forward to having you join the choir.

If you do not receive the congregational weekly email and would like to receive it by hard copy in your church mailbox, please contact Christy in the church office. Thank you!

Opportunities

Ministry Leadership Team………………..Monday, Feb. 8, 7:00 pm

Connections………………….Wednesday, Feb. 10, 9:00-11:00 am

“Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas, DVD series

Prayer Fellowship…………………….….Saturday, Feb. 13, 7:30 am

Ash Wednesday service……………Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7:00 pm

Winterfest……………………………..Saturday, March 6, 6:00 pm

Offering Last Sunday:       Church budget  $8,321.43

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.

Phone: 898-0071; email: office@landisvillemennonite.org

Nursery Schedule Today

Worship Sunday School

Beth Martin                      Marian Gingrich

Kelly Miller                      Kris Shull

Anne Marie Baer (on call)     Bertha Brubaker (on call)

Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday

Worship Sunday School Preschool Worship

Carolyn Rudy                   Janie Yutzy                       Brenda Horst

Ferne Miller                      Natalie Miller                    John Black

Grace Burkhart (on call)      Dan Miller (on call)                Gus Mozloom

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Ministry Leadership Team minutes

January 11, 2010, 7:00 PM

Members Present: Gerry Baer, Jonathan Bowman, Dan Burkhart, Gina Burkhart, Julia Fisher,

Christy Kauffman, recorder, Lynn Roth, Randall Shull

Members Absent: Rose Baer, Carolyn Rudy

1.          Dwelling in the Word, Ephesians 4.1-16, 2 Corinthians 5.11-6.1

Team has selected these scriptures for our leadership committees and congregation to spend time with.

2.         Approving Minutes

Minutes from the December 14, 2009 meeting were approved as written.

3.         Reporting:

Missional Life—Dan Burkhart

1. Dan read a thank you note from a family who heard our Christmas caroling.
2. The Good News Club will hold another 7-week session this spring. Staff from Landisville are needed. A Mission Spot is planned for worship.

Christian Education—Gerry Baer

1. Gerry & Rose met Tuesday evening with the finance committee to discuss the Mennonite high school education fund. A letter will be distributed to church mailboxes.

Stewardship—Lynn Roth

1. A sub-committee of the finance committee is recommending setting forth procedures for calibrating how financial support would be given to missionaries.

4.         Agenda:

Discussing “Post-Christendom” article

Team discussed an article about what it means to be a relevant church in our culture.

Addressing structure/role questions

1. Worship
   1. Team suggested several changes for the job description
   2. Randall will take the edited job description to the Church Board as a recommendation
   3. The congregation will be given an opportunity for feedback

Prayer together

Next Meetings: February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10

Under the Shadow

Gathering in Worship

Prelude, Susan Sharp

Gathering Song, Dot Smith

Call to Worship, Julia Zehr

Congregational Singing, Worship Team

Confession

Song

WOW! Worship (Worship Our Way!)

Hearing the Word

Sermon: “Abiding with Jesus”   Randall Shull, Lead Pastor

Luke 4.14-30

Responding in Faithfulness

Song of Response

Offering: Church Budget

Offertory – Tyler Shull

Congregational Sharing and Prayer

Jonathan Bowman, Assoc. Pastor of Christian Formation

Prayer Focus: Manyaras, Neighborhood relationships

Please pass the fellowship registry down the row and back

Announcements

Benediction

Special thanks to today’s worship planning team:

Randall Shull, Walter Hurst, Dot Smith, George Stoltzfus, Julia Zehr

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

Care packages for college students: There are 15 boxes in the foyer in which to place gifts (food, snacks, notes, food, munchies, food, etc.) for those among us who are full time college students. These will be delivered after Feb. 7. Ask Jonathan Bowman if you have questions.

A choir is forming to learn music for some future church services and possibly a concert. If you enjoy singing, we would love to have you join. If you are interested, please talk to Doug Bomberger or Marcy Goehrig for details.

You are invited to attend Wednesday Night Out on Feb. 3. Meal is served 5:45-6:30. Game night, 7:00-8:00 pm. Bring table games to play! The volleyball net will be set up for those who wish to play. Childcare will be provided for ages 0-grade 1.

For all who work with children: the superintendents and child protection committee ask that all childcare workers, children’s Sunday school teachers, mentors, etc., attend a brief informational meeting in the sanctuary following Sunday school on February 7 (if you missed the one on January 10), regarding our congregation’s child protection guidelines. If did not attend the previous meeting, and cannot make it to this one, please let Jonathan Bowman know.

You are invited to join the Jr. High youth in the Souper Bowl of Caring: Bring a donation of cash or a nonperishable food item to church on Sunday, February 7!  All proceeds will go to the Water Street Mission in Lancaster. More than 20 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: “Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat.” The Souper Bowl of Caring is a grass roots, faith based crusade against hunger and since its beginning in 1990 has raised over $60 million.  In 2009, over 13,00 groups raised over $10 million for soup kitchens, food banks and other helping charities.  Although Souper Bowl of Caring most often benefits local food banks and soup kitchens international hunger organizations have been recipients as well.

Winterfest Talent Show: Do you desire to share some talent at the upcoming Winterfest on Saturday evening, March 6?  If so, contact Carolyn Rudy by February 21.

Martha Charles went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26th. Martha was a long-time resident of Landis Homes and a valued member of our church for many years. Her funeral was held at Landis Homes East Chapel on Saturday January 30. May God bring comfort and healing to her family and friends.

Thanks to Stu Cary who has agreed to coordinate the peace candle lighting each Sunday for the coming year. If you would like to light the candle for a month please contact him.

Stewardship University, a ministry partnership between MMA and our local faith community, is coming to Lancaster Mennonite School on March 6, 2010.  It is an outstanding educational opportunity to learn about and celebrate stewardship.  You can register for all day sessions or a single session.  You will find a brochure in your mail box today outlining all the details. Contact Rhoda Kunkel, MMA Advocate, for more information.

Creation Care in Holistic Mission will be the topic of the annual Mission Festival at Akron Mennonite Church, to be held on February 6-7.  The guest speaker for Mission Festival this year is Dr. Luke Gascho, Executive Director of the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center in Goshen (Ind.) College.  In addition to his role with the center, Dr Gascho also serves as the chair of the Goshen College Strategic Planning Committee and provides leadership for the Mennonite Creation Care Network. His Saturday evening session, starting at 6:30 p.m., is entitled Biblical and Global Realities of Creation Care and will examine how faith expressions and caring for the Earth are often seen as being at odds with each other. The Sunday Morning Sermon  (worship service starts at 9 a.m.) will address Creation Care is an Act of Peace.  During Discipleship Hour (10:30 a.m.), Dr. Gascho’s topic will be The Church Engages Creation Care. This session will encourage holistic stewardship in daily life. Practical applications will be shared and discussed.

Opportunities

Connections…………………….Wednesday, Feb. 3, 9:00-11:00 am

“Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas, part 1 of DVD series

Wednesday Night Out……….…Wednesday, Feb. 3, 5:45-8:00 pm

Mennonite Women sewing group……….Thursday, Feb. 4, 8:30 am

Prayer Fellowship…………………….……Saturday, Feb. 6, 7:30 am

Ash Wednesday service……………Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7:00 pm

Winterfest……………………………..Saturday, March 6, 6:00 pm

Offering Last Sunday:       Church Budget  $8,004.25

Building Fund  $2,560

Offering Next Sunday:     Church Budget

High School Education Fund (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

Melissa Lehman                 Marcy Goehrig

Helen Hertzler                  Beth Bowman

Lillian Mozloom (on call)       Bertha Brubaker

Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday

Worship Sunday School

Anne Miller                      Marian Gingrich

Ferne Miller                      Kris Shull

Anne Marie Baer (on call)     Nora George

Congregational Leadership Board –Meeting No. 251

January 18, 2010

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

Members absent: Larry Newswanger, Emily Shank, Sam Smith

Others present part-time:  Lynn Roth, Gary Sensenig, Dave Yoder

Recorder:  Christy Kauffman

1. Dwelling in the Word—Randall Shull

Ministry Leadership Team chose several scripture passages that speak to our mission statement, “Joining with Christ in God’s work.” Team invites the congregation to spend time with Ephesians 4 and 2 Corinthians 5.11-6.1. Randall read the scripture and Board members gave reflections on the passage. Randall led in an opening prayer.

1. Minutes review—The minutes of November 16, 2009 meeting were approved as written.

1. Financial review—Mike Zehr

Mike distributed and reviewed the December 31 report. See the report, attached.

1. Building Report—Dave Yoder gave an update on the building project.

1. Fund raising

Budget                                                $1,245,460

Raised through 12/31/09              709,420      (goal 708,791)

Pledged through 12/31/11           995,741

Left to raise                                  249,719      will ask for pledges spring/early summer 2010

1. Financing project

Budget                                                $1,245,460

Raised 12/31/09                           709,420

Green funds being held                 52,000

2010 pledges prior to 5/30             50,000

Personal loans                              300,000 to 320,000

Bank line of credit being considered 134,040 to 114,040

1. The progress on construction is being limited by the weather.
2. Building Committee is dealing with details and is holding the line on expenses
3. The use of excess dirt to make a flat area for recreational use
   1. Is on master plan but not in current project
   2. Requires township approval, $700-$2,500
   3. $5,000 to do actual work
   4. Recreation group would consider allocating $3,000 to $5,000 for this use
   5. Formal request has not been received by Steering Committee

1. Stewardship update—Lynn Roth

1. The Finance Committee is surveying the congregation to determine the level of financial commitment to the LMS Education Tuition Fund on the part of families whose children are attending LMS and on the part of other persons within the congregation. Based on the response to this survey, the Finance Committee will decide what recommendation to make to the Congregational Leadership Board about the future of the LMS Education Tuition Fund.
2. The Finance Committee recommends that Board authorize the application for a line of credit for operating expenses on the congregation in order to meet any short-term cash flow needs that may arise in the future. It is a good financial practice to plan for a safety net and easier to get a line of credit when you don’t need it. Board approved the recommendation.

1. Missionary Support Task Force report—Gary Sensenig
   1. Gary presented the work of the Missionary Support Task Force, who was created by Board to address questions regarding MST’s, missionaries, and financial support. The Task Force Assignment included:
      1. Project financial guidelines for congregational missionary support
      2. Define steps for first time and returning aspirants to discern ministry involvement and to seek congregational financial support
      3. Project time frame for leadership boards to process and approve terms for first time and returning workers
      4. Develop guidelines for relationship between MST, aspiring worker, Ministry Team and congregation.
2. Board expressed thanks to Gary and the Task Force for their work. Board will review the proposal and take action at the next meeting in March.

1. Ministry Leadership Team:  Randall Shull

a.   Assoc. Pastor of Worship

Randall presented the job description to Board and noted that Team recommends this position be 1/3—1/2 time. Board commits to addressing this need by mid-February, when there will be more budgetary clarity.

1. Closing Prayer—Beth Martin

1. Next meeting:  March 15, 2010, 7:00 pm

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JANUARY 24, 2010 Worship Hour: 9:00 am

Jesus Above All: a year with Jesus

Under the Shadow

Gathering in Worship

Prelude,Doug Bomberger

Call to Worship

Worship through Singing

Scripture Reading: Psalm 19.7-11

Children’s Spot

Song: “Thy Word”

Impromptu Choir: “Yield not to temptation”

Congregational Song

BWB #36: “Fill us with your feast”

Hearing the Word

Scripture Reading: Luke 4.1-13

Sermon: “The Temptation of Christ”  Ken Harnly

Responding in Faithfulness

Song of Response

Offering: Church Budget, Building Fund (envelope)

Offertory – Teresa Bomberger

Congregational Sharing and Prayer     Julia Fisher, Assoc. Pastor of Pastoral Care

Prayer Focus: Forry family, Building project

Please pass the fellowship registry down the row and back

Announcements

Benediction

Special thanks to today’s worship planning team:

Shonda Bare, Dan Burkhart, Gina Burkhart, Ferne Miller

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

Dear Church family, Dustin and Sarah’s youngest son, Reuben fell from a tree house this Monday evening.  It fractured his skull and he had a contusion, which they operated on to remove the broken pieces and to put a plate in. The brain was not pierced by the bone piece.  He came through the surgery well and is recuperating nicely.  They hope to bring him home on Wed. or Thurs.  Please continue to pray that he would heal totally and quickly.  We are all thanking our Heavenly Father for his protection and care.                       –Dave & Marian

Candy making totals: The congregation helped the youth raise more than $3800. We again thank everyone for your generosity in offering time, energy & funds to make the fundraiser so successful and enjoyable!

Care packages for college students: The next two Sundays, January 31 and February 7, there will be 15 boxes in the foyer in which to place gifts (food, snacks, notes, food, munchies, food, etc.) for those among us who are full time college students. Ask Jonathan Bowman if you have questions.

Kathy Yoder will be licensed for ordination on Sunday, January 31 at 10:15 a.m. at West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd., Quakertown, PA.  Dale W. Stoltzfus and Gina Burkhart will assist with the service and anyone is welcome to attend.

You are invited to attend Wednesday Night Out on Feb. 3.

Meal is served 5:45-6:30. Game night, 7:00-8:00 pm. Bring table games to play. The volleyball net will be set up for those who wish to play. Childcare will be provided for ages 0-grade 1.

We express our sympathy and love to family and friends of Elizabeth Herr, who died at the age of 104 on January 13, 2010.

Donations needed: Mennonite Central Committee is asking for donations of 20,000 relief kits, 10,000 heavy comforters and 10,000 sheets for shipment now through Feb. 28. For more details, see the information center and flyer in your church mailbox for more details. Drop off items at the information center.

Opportunities

Connections………………………..Wednesday, Jan. 27, 9:30-11 am

“Let’s make some memories” scrapbooking day

Prayer Fellowship…………………….…..Saturday, Jan. 30, 7:30 am

Offering Last Sunday:       Church Budget  $7,211.43

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; email: office@landisvillemennonite.org

Nursery Schedule Today

Worship Sunday School Preschool Worship

Joanne Mongeau               Reba Sharp                      Dan Burkhart

Julia Mongeau                   Lynelle Wenger                Gus Mozloom

Erin Ipsen (on call)                 Jeff Wenger                      John Black

Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday

Worship Sunday School

Melissa Lehman                 Marcy Goehrig

Helen Hertzler                  Beth Bowman

Lillian Mozloom (on call)       Bertha Brubaker

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Scripture for Dwelling in the Word

Online version of 2 Corinthians 5.11-6.1

Online version of Ephesians 4.1-16

If you would like to use the Dwelling in the Word discipline for your committee or small group meeting, feel free to download one of these pdfs.

dwelling in the word 2 corinthians 5.11-6.1

dwelling in the word ephesians 4.1-16

Helpful background:

Dwelling in the Word Instructions

1. Read the passage, listening to the whole story.
2. Re-read the passage, paying attention to what word or phrase or portion of the passage to which you are drawn.
3. Sit with that part of the scripture and listen, allowing the Spirit to speak to you.
4. Dwelling in the Word is a communal, repetitive spiritual discipline.  Post your thoughts from today and return regularly to dwell in one of these scripture once again.  If you are using this discipline with a group of people, take time for individuals to share what they are hearing in the passage.

Jesus Above All: a year with Jesus

Under the Shadow

Gathering in Worship

Prelude, Dot Smith

Gathering Song, Worship Team

Call to Worship, Merv Hess

Congregational Singing, Worship Team

Hearing the Word

Scripture Reading: Luke 3.21-23a

Sermon: “With you I am well pleased”Randall Shull, Lead Pastor

Responding in Faithfulness

Song of Response

Offering: Church Budget

Offertory – David Rudy

Congregational Sharing and Prayer

Jonathan Bowman, Assoc. Pastor of Christian Formation

Prayer Focus: Gingrichs, Conference Bishop Board

Please pass the fellowship registry down the row and back

Announcements

Benediction

Special thanks to today’s worship planning team:

Marcy Goehrig, Marian Gingrich, Jonathan Bowman, Merv Hess, Nance Fertich, 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

The floral arrangement on the front table is in honor of the 50^th wedding anniversary of Ed and Mary Miller. They were married on January 16, 1960.

Topics needed for parenting class: One of the intergenerational Sunday school electives in the month of March will be a discussion-oriented class on parenting. Topics will include discipline and handling money, and we hope to connect with parents of children of all ages. We need other suggestions for topics that address real needs and concerns of parents in our congregation. If you have a topic or question that you would like to see addressed by parents in the congregation, please contact Brenda Horst or Jonathan Bowman.

Please pray for the Senior High youth as they attend the Lancaster Conference Youth Retreat this weekend: that those participating in the weekend would experience growth, both in our desire to follow Christ and in our closeness as a group.

Snow Reminder: Tune in to WITF (89.5 FM), WJTL (90.3 FM) or WDAC (94.5 FM) for church service cancellations due to snow. An announcement will also be sent through the church email list and posted on the website.

Look at building pictures at http://landisvillemennonite.org

Church office hours are Tuesday-Friday.

Opportunities

Congregational Leadership Board……….Monday, Jan. 18, 7:00 pm

Connections………………………..Wednesday, Jan. 20, 9:30-11 am

Will and Estate Planning

Senior High Youth Retreat………………………………..Jan. 22-24

Prayer Fellowship…………………….…..Saturday, Jan. 23, 7:30 am

Offering Last Sunday:       Church Budget  $7,213.13

Offering Next Sunday:     Church Budget

Building Fund (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

Beth Martin                      Dawn Sauder                   Troy Hoeltzle

Rhoda Kunkel                  Michelle Rutt                    Ryan Hoeltzle

Maura Fertich (on call)          Rick Rutt                         Anna Burkhart

Olivia Cottle

Nursery Schedule – Next Sunday

Worship Sunday School Preschool Worship

Joanne Mongeau               Reba Sharp                      Dan Burkhart

Julia Mongeau                   Lynelle Wenger                Gus Mozloom

Erin Ipsen (on call)                 Jeff Wenger                      John Black