/Bulletins http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/Worship/Bulletins en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:15:47 GMT Caravel CMS RSS App 11-15-09 bulletin http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/Worship/Bulletins:=11-15-09 bulletin@CB1 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 6 will 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                               432-1659 For 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
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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.




TODAY Worship leader, Chad Gusler ; Children's time, Margaret W Johnson; Preacher, Dave Wiens; Music, Faye G. Yoder, Frances Miller
Worship Resources Offertory prayer, UCC WorshipWays website;
November 8 Attendance 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 month                   Kenton Brubaker & Verne Schirch
2nd Sunday                                                   Pat H. & Earl Martin
3rd Sunday                                                    Faye & Emery Yoder
4th Sunday                                                   Ed & Clara Yoder
5th Sunday                                       Hope & Cliff Lind

Snack schedule
Today                                                                    Melody Mast
 Next Sunday Verne & Carol Schirch
Coffee clean-up 
 Today                                                                    Melody Mast
 Next Sunday                                                  

Nursery schedule
 Today                                                                    Melody 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.
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