"Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness." Psalm 29:2
We are glad you are here, and we hope you enjoy this opportunity to worship God with us.
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Join us for prayer in the conference room @ 8:45am on Sunday Mornings
ADVENT 1 - PEACE
Welcome & Prayer
Advent Candle Lighting
Hymns of Worship
Advent Drama: Prince of Peace
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13
Message: Pastor Dave Maurer
"And the Peace of God...will Guard Your Hearts"
Offertory
Songs of Worship
Mission Moment: Giving Catalog Video
Live Stream Sign-off
Sharing & Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn
Benediction
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11 am Sunday School Opportunities
- Children - Classes ages 2-5th grade in the basement
- Youth - Meet in the youth room -c/o Pastor Bill.
- Adults - 2 options for class
- Quarterly format studying "Celebrating God" Lesson 13 c/o Tom Beachy and Brent Maust. (Sanctuary)
- The Book Study of 1,2, & 3 John by Dr. Tony Evans from Right Now Media - c/o Rich Swartzendruber (Balcony)
The Relief/Missions Committee will be packing Christmas goody bags for our Primary Dept. children, our seniors (ages 65 and above), and inmates at the Huron County jail. Individually wrapped homemade goodies or store bought cookies and candy are needed to fill the bags. If you would like to contribute, please leave your items in the church kitchen by Sat., Dec 18 @ 9:00 am. Thank you for giving generously as we bless those around us.
Christmas pageant practice are the following dates: 11/28 am, 12/1, 12/5 am & pm, 12/12 am & pm, 12/18. Contact Leslie Eberly if you have questions.
“A Holy Family Christmas” is a free community event on December 18 at the Laker Legacy Center, aimed at introducing and reinforcing the true meaning of Christmas, especially for children. We are encouraging parents to accompany their children for a true family outing. Doors open at 1 pm for a variety of children’s activities, including making ornaments, Christmas Bingo, coloring tables, and a story corner. Refreshments will be offered within COVID safety restrictions. A narrated Living Nativity will begin at 2:30 pm; at that time all other activities will shut down to focus on the drama. Participants are welcome to bring nonperishable foods for local food pantries. If you would have interest in helping with this community wide event please sign up at the Welcome Center.
The Gifts Discernment Committee has been working hard at filling positions for our ministry positions. There are several that are needed yet. They are: Food Service Chairperson, Decorating Chairperson, & Nursery Coordinator. Committee members for: Food Service, Decorating, Mission & Relief & Financial Review.
If you would be willing to help serve the church in any of these positions please contact Debi Ackerman at (989) 553-1745 or sign up at the Welcome Center by Dec. 5th.
Mennonite Youth Choir registration is happening now. Children & youth in grades 3-9 can register to sing in the choir festival that will be held March 5-6, 2022. See the Welcome Center for brochures or this link for more information and to register.
Our annual Christmas Giving catalogs through MEDA, MCC, and Rosedale Business Group are here. Please check out the table in the Fellowship Hall and take advantage of the opportunity to bless someone in another country or click here.
The Reading Group will read the book, The Insanity of God this winter. Sign up at the Welcome Center, book available Dec. 1 on a donation basis. The discussion group will meet March 12, 7 pm in the youth room. Contact Dale for questions
Our annual Harvest offering will kick off the first Sunday of December. You may continue to give to that cause through January 2, 2022 by designation. Thank you for considering others in your year end giving!
Offering Today: PR Ministries - You can mail in your donation. Our online giving portal is on our website You can also check out how easy it is to set up giving through the Faithlife app or text. Simply text the word “GIVE” to (989)217-8181. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.
Offering next week: Harvest Offering Kick-off
Worship Leader this week: Dale Ackerman
Worship Leader next week: Marie Maust
Fellowship Greeter this week: Bill & Leslie Eberly
Fellowship Greeter next week: Theo & Annemiek Poelma
Pastoral Care this week: Tom & Karen Beachy
Pastoral Care next week: Brenda Maust
Prayers for the local church
· Men's event planning & men receptive to the invitation
· Gifts Ministry & Holy Spirit's guidance in filling positions
· Health Concerns/Situations
· Pastor Bill's dad started radiation for his cancer
· Arwen - continued battle with cancer
· Carol VanValin with heart concerns
· Bear Swartzendruber waiting for surgery for an aneurysm
· Phyllis Bartel's son, Matthew with cancer & son in law with cancer
· Marsha McIntosh healing from Covid
· Denny & Debbie's brother in law as he grieves his wife's death
· Freda Maust
· Marge Gnagey placed on Comfort Care at Courtney Manor
· Judy Dietzel's niece with cancer diagnosis
· Jenna Maust's parents hospitalized with Covid
· Janice Aldrich - uncle's death
Missions/Organization
· Rosedale Bible College
US/World
· The Gospel would be effective and bring peace to those who are suffering physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually.