Announcements -November 15, 2009 - Vol. 25, no. 43 Reception Lunch for Tom Benevento/New Community Project on November 15 After second hour today, everyone is invited to a potluck lunch at the Zahner/Benevento home, celebrating Tom receiving MMA's Journey Award. Tour their gardens, see their projects, meet others from the New Community Project, and listen to good music! A pot of rice and beans and fruit and dessert are provided. Bring food to compliment these.
Shenandoah Valley Community School open house Shenandoah Valley Community School open house will be next Wednesday, November 18, 12PM-6PM. Come and meet our director, talk with parents and students, tour the building and grounds and learn about our unique school community. Everyone is welcome. SVCS is located at 4101 Rawley Pike, 4 miles west of the city center of Harrisonburg on 33 West. For more information visit www.svcs.us, email infosvcs.us or call Sarah Beachy at 540-476-3092. Lunch with John Filson, November 22 November 22, Earl and Pat Hostetter Martin are hosting John Filson who has been with MCC in Northern Iraq. Please join us for a potluck lunch at their home to hear about his work there. The main dish will be provided. Bring salads, vegetables or dessert.
Intergenerational Activity on November 29 November 29 during second hour is our intergenerational activity. We invite everyone to bring something they're thankful for. You can tell a story, bring an object, a poem or a song. All ages can participate. Christmas Party December 6will be our annual Christmas party, 6:00pm at Carol and Verne Schirch's home,1833 College Ave. Please bring finger foods to share. Worship Calendar - November 22 Jonathan Lantz-Trissel November 29, Advent 1 Emily North December 6, Advent 2 Frank Baer, Patchwork Pantry, NO POTLUCK December 13, Advent 3 Emily North Shalom Mennonite Congregation meets for Sunday worship at 9:30am in the old auditorium (now Commons) at EMHS, 801 Parkwood Drive. Address EMU, Campus Box 8, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Office hours Wednesday evening & Friday Phone 432-1659For EMHS building emergency call 810-2706 or 578-0262 Email shalommcverizon.net Website http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net Pastor,Emily North (433-8554);Minister of Music,Faye G. Yoder;Children's Education Coordinator,Valerie Serrels;Administrative Asst/Bookkeeper,Tad Williams Pastoral team, Earl Martin, Emily North, Sarah Bernier, Ed Yoder Servants Council Chair,Barry Hart;Members at Large,Tad Williams and Emily North;Hospitality Committee,Carol Schirch;Mission and Service Committee,Clara Yoder;Worship Committee,Faye G. Yoder;Education Committee,Julianne Ross;Stewardship and Administrative Committee,Verne Schirch
Shalom Mennonite Congregation Pentecost 24 _
We understand that Christ, by his death and resurrection, has won victory over the powers, including all governments. Because we confess that Jesus Christ has been exalted as Lord of lords, we recognize no other authority's claims as ultimate.
~Mennonite Confession of Faith, From Article 23
This morning at Shalom Worship 9:30-11:00, Sunday school for children ages 5-12; Nursery provided for those 5 and under in room 115 Fellowship 11-11:15 Second Hour 11:15-noon -Structured activities for children 2-12, worship space -Sermon discussion for adults, room 115 Gathering Prelude Welcome Call to worship Hymnal Worship Book #661 Prayer Gathering songs Journey Award Presentation to Tom Benevento Joe Lapp, MMA Representative Hearing God's Word Children's time Scripture Reading Romans 13:1-7, I Peter 2:9 Sermon The Interface of Mennonites and Government Responding & Sending Hymn Offering Prayers of the People Blessing for Nate, Lara, Jahl, Ella Ressler Horst God's Spirit calls us into community, responding to human need close to home and around the world. We accept your service as an extension of this congregation and pledge our support of your ministry. May you be given a deep love for those among whom you will live, and may God's peace and joy be evident in your lives. Our prayers will continually support you while you are absent from us. Introductions/announcements Benediction Visitors: Welcome to Shalom! Please join us for coffee and conversation after worship. On our back table are visitor information sheets to fill out if you'd like to be on our email list or get to know us better.
TODAYWorship leader,Chad Gusler; Children's time,Margaret W Johnson;Preacher,Dave Wiens;Music,Faye G. Yoder, Frances Miller Worship ResourcesOffertory prayer,UCC WorshipWays website; November 8Attendance 75; regular offering - $1,717.00 Budget report 10/31/09 October offering $6,017.00 YTD offering $58,367.95 Monthly need $5,920.67 YTD need $59,206.70 Shalom worship setup: Oct., Nov., Dec., & Jan. 2009-10 1st Sundayof each monthKenton Brubaker & Verne Schirch 2nd Sunday Pat H. & Earl Martin 3rd Sunday Faye & Emery Yoder 4th Sunday Ed & Clara Yoder 5th SundayHope & Cliff Lind Snack schedule TodayMelody Mast Next SundayVerne & Carol Schirch Coffee clean-up TodayMelody Mast Next Sunday Nursery schedule TodayMelody Mast Next Sunday Laurie Miller Early elementary Today Clara Yoder Next Sunday Mary Jo Swartzendruber 2nd hour schedule Today Margot Zahner & Tom Benevento Next Sunday Ben Sandel Hosting guests Today Margot Zahner & Tom Benevento Next Sunday Earl and Pat Hostetter Martin If you are not able to be here when you are signed up for childcare or other tasks, please find somebody to substitute for you.
