/Bulletins http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/Worship/Bulletins en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:19:10 GMT Caravel CMS RSS App 11-15-09 bulletin http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/Worship/Bulletins:=11-15-09 bulletin@CB2 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.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:53 GMT 11-22-09 bulletin http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/Worship/Bulletins:=11-22-09 bulletin@CB2 Announcements - November 22, 2009 - Vol. 25, no. 44
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 that symbolizes what you're thankful for. You can tell a story, bring an object, a poem or a song. All ages are invited to participate.

Annual 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.

 Creation Care in Laurelville
 Creation Care: Stewards of the Earth (February 12-14 at Laurelville Mennonite Church Center) offers a wealth of resources for leading your church toward environmentally responsible practice. Join others who are passionate about caring for the Earth in an interactive, inspiring weekend sponsored by MMA, Church of the Brethren, and Laurelville. Visit Laurelville.org/creation_care.html or call 800-839-1021 to register or for more information.


Worship Calendar -
 November 29, Advent 1    Frank Baer
 December 6, Advent 2     Emily North, Patchwork Pantry, NO POTLUCK
 December 13, Advent 3    Emily North
 December 20, Advent 4    Lessons and Carols



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 25
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If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is 'thank you', that would suffice.
~Meister Eckhart










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 & New Testaments (Adult SS Series), conference room
- Mennonite History and Identity and Sermon discussion for adults, room 115


Gathering
Prelude
Welcome
 Call to worship                                                                
Leader: It is good to give thanks to you, our Creator, Maker of earth and sky; to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness through the night,
 People: We sing y our praise s with the melody of the universe, the music of the spheres.
 Leader: Those who live with integrity are like a garden in full bloom, whose blossoms beautify the earth. They are planted in the dwelling place of mercy and justice, their fruit nourishes all those who pass by.
 People: May our lives bring forth bountiful harvests, overflowing with the finest fruits.
 All:     We praise the loving and gracious Creator, and live as sons and daughters of the Most High.
 Prayer
Gathering songs
Hearing God's Word
 Children's time          
 Scripture Reading        Joel 2:21-29 & Matthew 6:24-34
 Sermon  

Responding & Sending
 Hymn
Offering
Prayers of the People
 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 leaders, Nancy and Carroll Yoder ; Children's time, Carol Schirch; Preacher, Jonathan Lantz-Trissel; Music, Melody Mast, Philip Hart, & Faye G. Yoder
Worship Resources Call to Worship, adapted from Psalm 92; Opening Prayer, Janet Morley; Offertory Prayer, Flames of the Spirit
November 15 Attendance 99; regular offering - $1,452
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                                                                    Verne & Carol Schirch
 Next Sunday

Coffee clean-up 
 Today                                                                    Verne & Carol Schirch
 Next Sunday                                                  

Nursery schedule
 Today                                                                    Laurie Miller
 Next Sunday                                                   Jessica Penner
Early elementary
 Today                                                          Mary Jo Swartzendruber
Next Sunday                                                 Carla Hurst
2nd hour schedule
 Today                                                                   Ben Sandel
 Next Sunday                                                   Intergenerational Activity
Hosting guests  
 Today                                                                   Earl and Pat Hostetter Martin
 Next Sunday                                                  
                                   
 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.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:57 GMT 11-08-09 bulletin http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/Worship/Bulletins:=11-08-09 bulletin@CB2 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 tea and crafts from local artisans will be available. There will be activities for children and toys from Crafty Hands . Lunch will be served beginning at 11 AM. I f you have questions call Lucile 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 6 will 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                               432-1659 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 23
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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.


TODAY Worship leader, Kirsten Beachy; Children's time, James Ward; Preacher, Ted Grimsrud; Music, Joel and Julianne Ross
Worship Resources Call to worship and Opening Prayer, WomanWisdom by Miriam Therese Winter; Offertory Prayer, Words for Worship 2

November 1 Attendance 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 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                                                                    From reception last Sunday
 Next Sunday Melody Mast
Coffee clean-up 
 Today                                                                   
Next Sunday                                                   Melody Mast
Nursery schedule
 Today                                                                    Janelle 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.
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:58:30 GMT 11-01-09 bulletin http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/Worship/Bulletins:=11-01-09 bulletin@CB2 Announcements - November 1, 2009 - Vol. 25, no. 41
CrossRoads Fall Lecture Nov. 1
 Lecture by Wendell Nisly at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. Theme: Nurturing the Four-part A Cappella Tradition. This program will start at 4 PM. For more information to go: .

 An Evening with Christian Peacemakers
 On Monday evening, November 2, you are invited to Tom Benevento and Margot Zahner's house tohear three Christian Peacemaker Team workers sharing about CPT's work in Colombia and Palestine as well as their vision forfuture transformational peace work. A potluck meal starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by stories from Sandra Milena Rincón, Sylvia Morrison and Tarek Abuata. The Benevento/Zahner house is on the corner of Collicello and 5th Street. You are sure to be inspired. We hope you can make it!










Worship Calendar -
 November 8       Ted Grimsrud
 November 15      Dave Wiens
 November 22      Jonathan Lantz-Trissel
November 29, Advent 1    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 22 All Saints Day
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Ruth had the straightforward part:
to empty out her past,
turn from her own gods,
give herself without a thought,
fall into the arms of that safe woman,
and ask to be held for ever.
But Naomi, burnt out and battered by God,
with no resources but her brokenness,
took into her body that deep well of need,
touched her with tenderness,
led her into a strange land,
and asked her to let go.
                                                                                  ~Janet Morley






 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, Congregational meeting
Gathering
Prelude
Welcome
 Call to worship
 People :          We celebrate the lives of friends and family who showed us courage and faith:
 Leader :                   Where you go, I will go; where you live, I will live;
                  your people shall be my people and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die there will I be buried.
                  Even death will not part me from you!            
 People :  We celebrate the lives of the prophets and leaders who have called us to God's ways:
 Leader :           Happy are those whose help is our faithful God
                  of justice and courage, of welcome and healing!
 People :  We celebrate the wise ones who dwell in God's reign:
 Leader :           They rejoice to love God with all heart and soul and mind and strength; and to love their neighbors .
All :     Let us join with them in joyful worship and praise our God!
Prayer
 Gathering songs

 Hearing God's Word
 Children's time
 Scripture Reading        Ruth 1:1-18
 Sermon   Loving the Strangers
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.


TODAY Worship leaders, Laurie Miller ; Children's time, Margaret W. Johnson; Preacher, Emily North; Music, Faye G. Yoder,
Worship Resources Call to worship, worship ways website; Opening prayer, adapted from Janet Morley; Offertory Prayer, Words for Worship 2

October 18 Attendance 79; regular offering - $1,970.00
 October 25 Attendance 58
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                                                                   
Next Sunday Virginia Showalter
Coffee clean-up 
 Today                                                                   
Next Sunday                                                  

Nursery schedule
 Today                                                                    Jonathan & Heidi Lantz-Trissel
 Next Sunday                                                   Janelle Myers-Benner
Early elementary
 Today                                                          Peggy Toliver
Next Sunday                                                 Jason Myers-Benner
2nd hour schedule
 Today                                                                   Congregational Meeting Child care if needed
 Next Sunday                                                   Vesna Hart
Hosting guests  
 Today                                                                  
Next Sunday                                                   Hope & Cliff Lind
                                   
 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.
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:58:10 GMT 10-18-09 bulletin http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/Worship/Bulletins:=10-18-09 bulletin@CB2 Announcements - October 18, 2009 - Vol. 25, no. 40
Christmas Pageant Opportunity
 Park View Mennonite invites 2 nd -6 th grade singers to join their children's choir. They are currently rehearsing for their Christmas pageant, which will take place December 13. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30 at Park View Mennonite. If you have any questions or are interested contact Judy Bomberger at 433-7835.

Skyline Literacy Needs Tutors
 With the help of volunteer tutors, Skyline Literacy in Harrisonburg serves adult learners throughout the central Shenandoah Valley who need to improve their literacy and language skills. Skyline Literacy will teach you how to tutor adults at our free tutor training on October 17 and 24, 2009, at WVPT on Port Republic Road in Harrisonburg. Call our office at 443-0505 or go to our website at to register today!

Highland Retreat Banquet & Fund-raiser
 The Highland Retreat Banquet & Fund-raiser will take place Tues., October 27 th at 6:30 PM at Eastern Mennonite High School Dining Hall. The offering for the evening will be used for program development, loan reduction, and camp projects. If you plan to attend please notify us by October 17 by contacting (540) 852-3226, , or .

CrossRoads Fall Lecture Nov. 1
 Lecture by Wendell Nisly at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. Theme: Nurturing the Four-part A Cappella Tradition. This program will start at 4 PM. For more information to go: .
Worship Calendar -
 October 25       Annual Retreat at Highland Drumming with Mike Dieten
 November 1       Emily North, Patchwork Pantry, No Potluck, Congregational Meeting
 November 8       Ted Grimsrud
 November 15      Dave Wiens



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 , TBD; 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 20
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The disciple is dragged out of…relative security into a life of absolute insecurity…,
Out of the realm of finite…into the realm of infinite possibilities.
~Dietrich Bonhoeffer







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
 -        Mennonite history and identity, room 115
 -        Covenant Communities in Old and New Testaments (Adult SS Series), conference room

Gathering
Prelude
Welcome
 Call to worship
 Leader: All around us, everywhere we turn, we see you, O Creator.
 People: Above and below us, in the sky and in the seas.
 Leader: You shine through the clouds; you ride on the wings of the wind.
 People: The wind, like the Breath of Life, carries your word.
 Leader: Your justice and mercy clothe you like the morning sun covers the earth .
 People: We cannot escape your love or your piercing gaze.
 Leader: Y our fire refine s the dross of our souls.
All : You are our source and our strength.
With all creation we declare your praise.
Prayer
 Gathering songs

 Hearing God's Word
 Children's time
 Scripture Reading        Text from Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10 and Psalm 104: 1-5, 24, 35c
Sermon   Was Jesus a Wimp?
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.



TODAY Worship leaders, Kirsten Beachy ; Children's time, Margaret W. Johnson; Preacher, Norman Kraus; Music, Faye G. Yoder, Joel & Julianne Ross
Worship Resources Call to worship, inspired by Psalm 104; Opening prayer, UCC WorshipWays website; Offertory Prayer, Words for Worship 2 ,
October 11 Attendance 61; regular offering - $2,627
Budget report 9/30/09
 September offering       $3,928.95                 YTD offering     $52,350.95
Monthly need              $5,920.67        YTD need                  $53,286.03
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                                                                    Sarah Bernier
 Next Sunday Fall Retreat at Highland
Coffee clean-up 
 Today                                                                   
Next Sunday                                                   Fall Retreat at Highland
Nursery schedule
 Today                                                                    Carla Hurst
 Next Sunday                                                   Fall Retreat at Highland
Early elementary
 Today                                                          James Ward
Next Sunday                                                 Fall Retreat at Highland
2nd hour schedule
 Today                                                                   Margot Zahner & Tom Benevento
 Next Sunday                                                   Fall Retreat at Highland
Hosting guests  
 Today                                                                   Carroll & Nancy Yoder   
Next Sunday                                                   Fall Retreat at Highland
                                   
 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.
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:57:54 GMT