Announcements -November 8, 2009 - Vol. 25, no. 42 Alternative Christmas Fair On November 14--from 9-1 there will be an Alternative Christmas Fair at the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. An opportunity to donate to Habitat,Heifer International,First Step, Mercy House,Big Brothers Big Sisters, Free Clinic, Valley Aids Network, Gemeinschaft (and others) in honor of a friend or relative. SERRV gifts,Equal Exchange coffee and teaand crafts from local artisans will be available. There will be activities for children and toys fromCrafty Hands. Lunch will be served beginning at 11 AM.If you have questionscallLucile Vaughn at 828-1607. Reception Lunch for Tom Benevento/New Community Project on November 15 November 15, after our worship, 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.
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. Christmas Party December 6will be our annual Christmas party, 6:00pm at Carol and Verne Schirch's home. Please bring finger foods to share.
Worship Calendar - November 15 Dave Wiens November 22 Jonathan Lantz-Trissel November 29, Advent 1 Emily North December 6, Advent 2 Frank Baer, Patchwork Pantry, NO POTLUCK 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 23 _
When you've played against a gale force wind And it changes at half time And you feel your strength deserting you And an emptiness inside When there's people that will harm you Though you've done to them no wrong It time to sing , it's time to sing , to sing a powerful song
~The Saw Doctors, "Sing a Powerful Song"
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 -Covenant Communities in Old and New Testaments (Adult SS Series), conference room Gathering Prelude Welcome Call to worship Leader:My heart is filled with the fullness of God, my whole being is elated. People: I look to the Holy One Who is my Rock, in Whose power my spirit rejoices. Leader: The weapons of warriors are broken, and the weak are empowered with strength. People: Those who were full now work for their bread and the famished no longer hunger. Leader: God judges the end of the earth and supports those who are anointed to a covenant of peace. All: My heart is filled with the fullness of God, my whole being is elated. Prayer Gathering songs
Hearing God's Word Children's time Scripture Reading Exodus 15:1-3, 13-18,1 Samuel 2:1-10,Isaiah 49:1-6, Luke 1:46-55 Sermon Singing Down Mercy Responding & Sending Hymn Offering 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, Kirsten Beachy; Children's time,James Ward;Preacher,Ted Grimsrud;Music,Joel and Julianne Ross Worship ResourcesCall to worship and Opening Prayer,WomanWisdom by Miriam Therese Winter;Offertory Prayer,Words for Worship 2 November 1Attendance 80; regular offering - $1,945 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 TodayFrom reception last Sunday Next SundayMelody Mast Coffee clean-up Today Next Sunday Melody Mast Nursery schedule TodayJanelle Myers-Benner Next Sunday Melody Mast Early elementary Today Jason Myers-Benner Next Sunday Clara Yoder 2nd hour schedule Today Vesna Hart Next Sunday Margot Zahner & Tom Benevento Hosting guests Today Hope & Cliff Lind Next Sunday Margot Zahner & Tom Benevento 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.
