Staunton Mennonite Church

2405 3rd St - Staunton, VA 24401 - 540 886-5869
Office hours Monday and Friday, 9am until 1pm
Pastor: Kevin Gasser    smcpastor@verizon.net   540 292-4507
Elder: Glenn Zendt - 886-3550
 

“Love, Hope, and Light in the Community”

May 22, 2011 ~  No. 21  - Vol. XLV

   
9:30 SUNDAY SCHOOL

“New beginnings”-led by Glenn Zendt

10:30 WORSHIP Service

We Gather

Prelude
Gathering Song - #42 BB
Announcements
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer

We Praise

Congregational singing - #93 StJ, 337 MH
Offering/Song of Praise

We Hear

Children’s Time
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:25-34
Sermon: Birds, Flowers and the Kingdom of God

We Respond

Congregational Sharing/Prayer Time
Closing song  - #47 BB
Benediction


*Song leader: Lowell Wenger
*Worship leader: Glenn Zendt
*Message: Kevin Gasser
 

Song selections for today can be found in the blue Hymnal for Worship and Celebration (BB),
green Sing the Journey (StJ) and red Mennonite Hymnal (MH) found in the backs of the pews.

 

Nursery care is available behind the sanctuary for children ages 0-2.


Announcements

There will be a fellowship meal today immediately following the morning worship service. After lunch you are invited to stay as Jenifer Bradford shares pictures and stories from her recent trip to the Middle East. A photo slideshow will be running in the sanctuary during the meal. Please feel free to stay for as much or as little as you can.

There will be a prayer meeting this Wednesday at Staunton Mennonite beginning at 7:30.

You are invited to attend a Harmonia Sacra singing at Hildebrand Mennonite Church on Sunday, June 5, from 6:30-8 p.m. Bring your own book if you have one – extras will be available at the service. Call Mim Wenger (943-4956) with questions.

The Big Story, a dramatic event starring Ted Swartz that combines scripture, story and humor will be hosted by the Roberta Webb Childcare Center at Park View Mennonite Church on June 12 at 7:30 pm. Enjoy a “sneak preview” of Pittsburgh 2011 MC USA convention. A free-will offering will be taken to provide low cost child education for working families.

Please Prayer For:

  • Please pray for those who are being affected by the recent flooding along the Mississippi and other rivers.

Matthew 6:33, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”


Thank you for joining us in worship today.  If this is your first time at Staunton Mennonite,
please fill out the “Welcome” card in the back of the pew and place it in the offering plate.


 


Sunday, May 8,
2011

Worship attendance 52
Offering (VMM & VMC) $1,792.00

Next Sunday, May 22, 2011

Sunday School:  Glenn Zendt
Worship Leader: Sylvia Yoder
Music Leader: Glenn Zendt

Staunton Mennonite Church
Photo by A. D. Strickland

"No one truly knows Christ unless they follow Him daily in life" - Hans Denck