restore us, o god!
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FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH PO Box 291, 429 E. First Street, Newton, KS 67114-0291
Phone: 316-283-0273 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.firstmennonitenewton.org
Pastoral Team Anita Kehr, Pastor ............................................................... 316-283-5598 Joel Schroeder, Pastor of Youth and Young Adults .............. 316-215-2497 Kay Schroeder, Pastor of Worship and Visitation ................ 316-217-1272
Administrative Assistant Custodian Tracy Kerr .................................... 316-283-0273 Gordon Flickner................. 316-217-1346
Week At a Glance Sunday, March 5—Lent 1: Restore us, O God! We hunger. 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service 3:00 PM Casa Betania Service—Pastor Jaime ‘s ordination 4:00 PM Youth Group Bible Study Monday, March 6 Jail Ministry: Gary and Ruby Moore, Arlen Wiens Wednesday, March 8 5:30 PM Meal served by Life Sharing Baked Potato Bar with toppings, Carrots, Applesauce, Cookies 6:45 PM Children-ages 2 years to 6th grade—Gather in Room 123 6:45 PM Adult Study—”Songs of the Heart”—Room 222-224 6:45 PM Choir (Sanctuary) 6:45 PM Jr. High (Room 126) 6:45 PM Youth Group (Youth Rooms) Thursday, March 9 7:00 PM Church Board Sunday, March 12—Lent 2: Restore us, O God! We wonder. 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service 12:00 Noon Potluck—Fellowship Hall Upcoming Worship Services March 19—Lent 3: Restore us, O God! We thirst. Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
March 26—Lent 4: Restore us, O God! We see. 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
First Mennonite Church Newton Newton, KS
Restore us, O God!
Focus statement: Lent 1, March 5, 2017
As humans, we hunger for many things. God, our Provider, knows our deepest longings, offering both sustenance and deliverance
from temptation.
Restore us, O God! We hunger. Sunday, March 5, 2017
Gathering
Prelude ................................................................................................. Jyl Ewy, pianist Choral gathering song: Come, bring your burdens to God
from Mooiplaas congregation, South Africa The work of the people (announcements) Call to worship and opening prayer .......................................... Pastor Joel Schroeder Leader: In the midst of myriad distractions, we gather, longing for you. All: Restore us, O God! We hunger. Leader: In the midst of the temptation to live in fear, we gather, trusting in you. All: Restore us, O God! We hunger. Leader: In the midst of the challenges of daily living, we gather, craving your presence. All: Restore us, O God! We hunger. Leader: Come, worship the One who feeds our deepest hungers and sustains us with love.
Praising Songs of faith: All Who Are Thirsty In Lonely Mountain Ways Greet one another; children come forward Children’s focus ..................................................................................... Andrea Regier Kingdom report: Radical Hospitality class
Stefanie Knopp, Andrea Regier, Miriam Regier Offering: Mennonite Mission Network Offertory (Please pass the welcome pads) Song of offering ourselves: You are all we have
Confession and Words of Assurance Leader: God of abundance, you give us all we need. We confess that, too often, we focus on what we don’t have. We forget that it is you who truly sustains us. Forgive us. Satisfy us with your steadfast love, and help us to take refuge in remembering that what you provide is good. It is enough.
(silence) Leader: God of abundant grace, All: restore us. Leader: Rejoice in the Lord and be glad. Sing praises to the Lord! Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Hearing God’s Word Choral anthem: Jesus, tempted in the desert by Herman Stuempfle, Jr. and Thomas Williams (based on Matthew 4:1-11) Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Sermon: Wishing we were...what? ................................................. Pastor Anita Kehr
Responding to God’s Word Song of faith: Wait Alone in Stillness Pastoral prayer
Sending
Sending song: On the Wings of an Eagle Benediction Postlude
*H denotes Hymnal: A Worship Book **CS denotes Companion Songbook Chorister: Kay Schroeder; Musicians: Choir, Ben’s Band Ushers: Rick Ortman, Rod Schmidt, John Good, Janice Good Childcare: Phil or Linda Gaertner, Addie Regier Audio Tech: Ryan Koehn Video/Lighting Tech: Alex Goering Visuals: Cindy Unruh
Do you know that Mennonite Men has raised funds for 69 Mennonite congregations at home and abroad through the JoinHands program? JoinHands uses funds from donors like you to give grants to young congregations wishing to build or purchase their first place of worship. Can you help? Find out more by viewing the electronic display placed in our foyer or by visiting MennoniteMen.org. Frederic and Aurore Ducroquest’s new address in Italy— Aurore & Frederic Ducroquet; Via Santa Lucia, 6; 36016 Thiene, VI; Italy Seconds @ FIRST Potluck—Our next potluck will be next Sunday, March 12, 12:00 Noon, when we’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall with family, friends, visitors, and college-age young adults. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to bring extra as we are inviting college students. Youth Group Auction—Mark your calendars now for the youth group auction. The auction will be Wednesday evening, April 26. This fundraiser is for our July mission trip to the Mennonite affiliated DOOR program in Chicago, Illinois. Start thinking of something you would like to auction. You should have received a flier in your mailbox. Return the fliers to Carol Entz at your convenience. Questions? Call Carol 283-0525.
Community Announcements "Make a Joyful Song: Celebrating the Legacy of Walter Jost" is the theme of the Newton Chorale’s 40th season concert today, 6:30 PM at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton. Director Renae Schmidt Peters has included many of Jost’s favorite works, including Harold Moyer’s "Songs of Faith." Admission is free with an offering taken to help cover concert expenses. Bethel College wind ensemble and Bethel College philharmonia orchestra joint concert is today, 8:00 PM, in Memorial Hall. Featuring music by Stucky, Gilmore, Mahler, Buxtehude and Wagner, with special guest Soyoun Chun, voice. NAMI Mid Kansas is a family-to-family series of 12 weekly classes structured to help loved ones and caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental
disorders while maintaining their own well-being. Meetings are March 6-May 22, 6:30-9:00 PM, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Newton. Call 316-651-6027 for more information. 2017 MCC Comforter Blitz—Monday, March 6, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, at Journey Mennonite Church at Yoder Campus in Haven, KS. A noon meal will be available for a donation. Kidron Bethel Parkinson’s Support Group will meet March 7, 2:00 PM, in Menno Hall. Danika Bielek will lead the group in movement and music. Life Enrichment in Krehbiel Auditorium—Wednesday, March 8, 11:30 AM. You are invited to hear Floyd Bledsoe speak about his 16-year incarceration in maximum security for a murder he did not commit. Inmate Floyd, along with volunteer singers from the surrounding area, sang in the Prison Arts Chorus at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility from 2002 to 2007. Youth Volunteer Weekend! Camp Mennoscah is offering a short weekend of worship, service, fellowship, and fun for those in grades 7-12 on March 10-11. We'll have counselors (i.e. adults) for those attending, and youth groups are welcome to join. Please contact Camp Mennoscah at 620-297-3290 if you are a youth sponsor who would like to attend. Scholarships are available. Register online at campmennoscah.org. “Deciphering Old German Text and Handwritten Script”—presented by Steve Fast. Do you have family documents written in German—but you don't read German? If you want to learn how to decipher what was written, you'll want to be in Hillsboro on Saturday, March 11. Session begins at 10:00 AM at Tabor College in the Library Conference Room. By no later than March 9, RSVP to Peggy Goertzen at [email protected] or 620-947-3121 ext. 1211. Cost: $15 per person. Swiss Mennonite Cultural and Historical Association will hold its annual meeting, Sunday, March 12, 2:30 PM, here at First Mennonite in the Fellowship Hall. The speaker for the program will be Mr. Curt Goering. The public is invited to attend. MEDA Chapter Kansas—chapter dinner and program on Monday, March 13, 6:00 PM, Bethel College Library. Supper followed by a program. Special guest Helen Loftin will share information and stories about MEDA’s exciting project in Myanmar. Please call or email Carla Wedman to register your attendance so they have a count for the meal: [email protected]; 620-896-7381. On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston will host its annual spring educational symposium on the theme of Living the Land Ethic in Kansas. The goals of the symposium are to introduce the concept of 20th century conservationist Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic, to learn more about the elemental prairie resources that shape our Kansas economy and identity, to find inspiration from the
practitioners who steward our Kansas natural and human resources, and to hear a message of hope for how to be better stewards in the future. The cost of registration is $40 for Dyck Arboretum members and $50 for non-members for those who register by March 10 and includes a full day of presentations, breakfast, and lunch. After March 10, registration will increase to $50 for members and $60 for non-members. RSVP by March 15 to be included in the meal count. Early registration for the Mennonite Church USA Convention 2017 has been extended to March 23! Early Registration includes a T-shirt, I-Ride trolley pass, servant project and a meal card. Come to Orlando July 4-8 to celebrate “Love is a Verb” with fellowship, worship and activities with Mennonites from around the country. Learn more at convention.mennoniteusa.org/registration/. Former members Angela and Erwin Rempel have recently published a book about their experiences in following God’s call: Unexpected Invitations—Surprises, adventures, and opportunities in Mennonite ministry. Faith and Life Bookstore will host Angela for a book signing 1:00-3:00 PM, Saturday, March 25. Angela also plans to worship with us on March 26. Preview some page samples at https://issuu.com/mennonitepressinc./docs/unexpected_invitations. Rooted and Grounded: A conference on land and Christian discipleship—April 20–22 at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Indiana. Imagine and embody alternative ways of relating to the land that cultivate shalom between human beings, the rest of creation and God. This three-day event will weave together worship, theology, biblical study and praxis. Keynote speakers are Sarah Augustine, Dr. Stanley Saunders and Todd Wynward. Cost: $100/standard, $25/students. For more information: ambs.edu/rootedandgrounded. Camp Mennoscah is looking for fun-loving folks to be kitchen volunteers for our summer youth camps. Our summer camps run from June 11-August 4. The only skills needed are the ability to follow directions, helpful hands, and a desire to have a good time. Email [email protected] or call us at 620-297-3290 for more information. It's a great time! Wanted for Kansas MCC Sale—Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Farm Equipment (old and new) and large items of value for the Kansas MCC Sale. These are tax deductible donations that can benefit you as well as MCC. If you have items you don’t know what to do with, PLEASE consider donating them to the Kansas MCC Sale. Call Jerry Toews, (620) 367-8257, for information and details. Spring cleaning? Please bring your clean, gently-used clothing to the Newton Et Cetera Shop! We welcome all styles and sizes of clothing, but could especially use children's clothing. Your donated clothing (and other goods) get a second life in a new home, stay out of the landfill, and help us support those in need—nearby through our Local Giving grants, and around the world through Mennonite Central Committee. Every donation helps us keep the store fresh and fun! Thank you for your support!
TO EVERYONE who has come to worship and especially to those who are here for the first time.
May you experience the loving embrace of God today. Nursery Care, infants to age 2, is provided during the worship service in the nursery located at the back of the Sanctuary. Childcare is available for children ages 2-4 during the worship service in Room 223. If you need help finding your way, ask an usher at the door. We would be glad to help you! “Meet the Congregation” displays now feature Stan and Esther Epp and family (Library display case), Edith Harms (Court Area display case), Willard Epp (Court Area display case). The display case next to the office has information about the MCC Relief Sale. Take a look at these display cases and learn more! First Mennonite Church by the numbers Attendance:
Worship—254; Visitors—9
Sunday School—188 Offering: Last week’s offering for Local Missions was $6,573. The offering for March 12 is for Local Mission. Today the buckets will be passed during the offering time to collect loose change for the relief work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). The buckets will be passed each week until the MCC Sale on April 7 and 8. Pastor Jaime Cazares’ ordination is today at First Mennonite Church—3:00 PM, with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend! In the court area there are cards for you to write a note in and/or simply sign as a blessing to Pastor Jaime. Children’s Sunday School offering project completed last Sunday raised $195.10 to assist Camp Mennoscah in replacing playground equipment (formerly The Whale). School kits for MCC is the current children’s offering project which began this morning. Mark your calendars—Guys’ Grubfast will be on Saturday, March 18, 8:30 AM. Location will be announced soon. The Property Committee needs your help to maintain our facility! There are several projects that need completing, and we want you to have the opportunity to help. We need help with pruning trees and bushes around the church building, painting the walls and ceiling in the balcony classroom, and installing pipe insulation and replacing a few ceiling tiles in the Jr. High room. Contact Jordan Miller, Alan Entz, Clint Litsey, Ryan Nye, or Rod Schmidt for more information.