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 4, 2014 No. 18 Vol. XLVlII

Greeters for March:
Danny & Frances Weaver

Nursery this week:
Huyards

Next week:
Sonya/Florence

9:30 SUNDAY SCHOOL

“Jesus Resists Temptation” – led by Garlan Yoder

10:30 WORSHIP Service

Gathering

We gather to worship the One who has been revealed to us.
We put our faith, hope, and trust in the God who raised Christ
from the dead and gave him glory. We worship as those who
have been born anew, as those who demonstrate obedience and
love. We worship because our eyes have been opened and we
have seen the Lord.

We Gather

Gathering Song
Announcements
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer

Praising

Leader: The Lord listens to our voices.
People: What shall we return to the Lord?
Leader: The Lord listens to our voices.
People: We will pay our vows to the Lord.
Leader: The Lord listens to our voices.
People: We will offer thanksgiving sacrifices.
Leader: The Lord listens to our voices.
All: Praise the Lord!

We Praise

Congregational Singing
Offering/Offertory

Offering

Generous God, you have been gracious to us. You have shown
your love to us time and again, and sustained us as a faith community.
You have given us material possessions as well, and
we ask that you help us use them wisely and according to your
plan.
Today we return your gifts to further the work of your
kingdom and extend your love and peace in the world. Receive
our offerings as an expression of our gratitude and love for you.
Amen. — Mary Ann Weber, Goshen, Indiana

We Hear

Children’s Time
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55
Gideons Report: The Word of God

We Respond

Congregational Sharing/Prayer Time
Closing Song
Benediction

Today's Leaders

*Song Leader: Garlan Yoder
*Worship leader: Kevin Gasser
*Message: James Taylor

Announcements

Today we welcome James Taylor to our worship service. James is a member of the Augusta North Camp of the Gideons International, an organization dedicated to distributing the Bible throughout the world. An offering basket is sitting at the back of the sanctuary to receive donations for this ministry.

Virginia Mennonite Missions (VMM) invites you to "Around the World in a Big Balloon," a Family Missions Festival celebrating the people and ministries of VMM, on Sunday, May 11, 3-6 pm at the Eastern Mennonite School gym. Come hear stories about the ministries and workers of VMM. Other activities include musical performances by members of the Walking Roots Band and a children’s choir, balloon twists & sleight of hand, ethnic foods, tethered balloon rides, radio-controlled planes, and soccer (five person teams).

Eastern Mennonite Schools invites you to the musical "Noah's Flood," May 16 & 17 at 7:30 pm in the EMS Auditorium. Come hear the beloved Benjamin Britten opera, featuring the singing talents of the EMS Touring Choir, and a children's choir of "animals." Proceeds from this event will benefit the EMS Touring Choir. Tickets on sale NOW - $10 all ages, general admission in advance (at EMS front office or through a Touring Choir member) or at the door for $15, all ages, general admission.

A Brunk Revival Exhibit Dedication will be held on May 24, from 1 to 4 pm at The Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center. Enjoy reminiscing with the Brunk family, singing the old revival songs, and viewing the exhibit and other memorabilia. Dr. Myron Augsburger will speak at the dedication service at 3 pm. Call (540) 438-1275 or visit vbmhc.org for more information.

Dr Myron Augsburger & wife Esther
Dr. Myron Augsburger
to speak at the dedication service of the Brunk Revival Exhibit Dedication
May 24, 2014

Please Prayer For:

  • Peggy’s mother as she recovers from a broken hip and reconstructive surgery.

  • The ministry of the Gideons International.

 

John 20:24 (MSG): “But Thomas, sometimes called the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, ‘We saw the Master.’”

Staunton Mennonite Church

Photo by A. D. Strickland

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Worship Attendance ~ 44
Offering ~ $1,221.00

Next Sunday, May 11, 2014
Sunday School ~ Glenn Zendt
Worship Leader ~ Glenn Zendt
Music Leader ~ Susan Huyard

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

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.

Bible readings for today: Acts 2:14a, 22-32 (22); Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31.
Bible readings for next Sunday:
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 (12); 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35.