“Love, Hope, and Light in the Community”

9:30 Sunday School

Today's Leaders

*Song Leader: Dwight Huyard
*Worship Leader: Susan Huyard

 Message: Kevin Gasser

Announcements

There will be a carry-in fellowship meal after church next Sunday, September 25th. Please bring a dish or two to share.

Tending the Church's Song: An evening of listening and singing - As a committee gathers to begin work on the next Mennonite song collection, all are invited to come and reflect on the gift of congregational music. Come for a time of worship and sharing of hopes and dreams for a new Anabaptist song collection Wednesday, September 21, 7 p.m., at Park View Mennonite Church. Hosted by the Mennonite Song Collection Project, Bradley Kauffman, Director.

There are pie pans available in the Fellowship Hall for those who would like to donate baked items for the Relief Sale. There are also flyers and posters available to distribute and post throughout the community.

Come run or walk at the 5K Race for Relief at the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale on October 1 at 8:30am. Proceeds go towards MCC. Sign up online at runwalkjog.com/relief.

The Mennonite Women of SMC are planning an event on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at The Valley Pike Farm Market (Rt. 11 just north of the Weyer's Cave I81 exit). Come and enjoy fellowship, dessert, coffee/tea and share your summer adventures. See Marlene for more info.

Please pray for:

• For those whose world was changed 15 years ago on September 11, 2001.

Exodus 32:14, “Then the Lord relented and did not bring on his people
the disaster he had threatened.”

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.

Whoever is faithful Praising/Adoring Leader: The Lord is in the heavens, high above all nations. People: Blessed be the name of the Lord. Leader: The Lord is to be praised from morning until evening, all day long. People: Blessed be the name of the Lord. Leader: The Lord is to be praised today, tomorrow, and forever. People: Blessed be the name of the Lord. All: Praise the Lord! Prayer O God, we come before you in prayer. We ask for your presence and peace, guiding as we worship and fellowship together. We ask for your mercy and grace. (silent prayers of supplication and petition) We pray for our community, our nation, and the world. (silent prayers of intercession) We give thanks for your many provisions. (silent prayers of thanksgiving) God, we desire to be faithful in our lives and in our love for you. In your name. Amen. Sending There is one mediator between God and humanity, and that is Christ Jesus. Go with love, knowing that there is a way for you to communicate with God. Go in grace, desiring to live a life filled with peace and dignity. Go prayerfully, knowing that God is with you. —Mary Ann Weber, Goshen, Indiana Bible readings for today: Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13. Bible readings for next Sunday: Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31. Mennonite Worship Bulletins © 2015 MennoMedia, Harrisonburg, Va., and Kitchener, Ont. Cover design by Paul Stocksdale; © 2015 Church of the Brethren. Printed in the USA. 09-18-16