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Sunday, July 9, 2017 WATERLOO-KITCHENER UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH 15 George Street, Waterloo, ON N2J 1K6 Telephone: 519-578-0660 E-mail: [email protected] www.wkumchurch.ca Staff: Pastor Ben Cassels E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 519-588-0939 Karen Watson - Parish Nurse – [email protected] Phone: 519-578-0660, then press 2 when voice mail picks up K atharine Borch – Office Administrator – [email protected] Andrew Tubb – Church Custodian – [email protected] VOL. 30 NO. 28
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Sunday, July 9, 2017
WATERLOO-KITCHENER UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH
15 George Street, Waterloo, ON N2J 1K6
Telephone: 519-578-0660
E-mail: [email protected] www.wkumchurch.ca
Staff: Pastor Ben Cassels
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 519-588-0939
Karen Watson - Parish Nurse – [email protected]
Phone: 519-578-0660, then press 2 when voice mail picks up
Katharine Borch – Office Administrator – [email protected]
Andrew Tubb – Church Custodian – [email protected]
VOL. 30 NO. 28
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Welcome to our worship service. May you be blessed as you meet God and be empowered for the week ahead.
Sunday, July 9, 2017 9:30 a.m.
Worship Leader: Laura Enns Speaker: Amanda Zehr
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Ben Cassels Accompanist: Karen Enns
Scripture Readers: Rev. Catherine Hunsberger, Erika Tubb Solo: Jenny Modolo
Children are welcome in the worship service or parents may supervise young
children in the Nursery along the Administration Hallway.
Worship Focus: How do our lives change when we recognize the truest treasure we have?
GATHERING
Prelude
Hymn: “Lord, you have come to the lakeshore” HWB # 229
Welcome / Work and Care of the Church
Call to Worship
People: The kingdom of God is here, and coming.
Leader: A mustard seed that someone took and sowed in their field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but it grows into a bush where all kinds of birds can build their nests.
People: The kingdom of God is here, and coming.
Leader: Yeast that a woman took and mixed in three measures of flour until all was leavened.
People: The kingdom of God is here, and coming.
Leader: Treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then joyfully sells all he has and buys the field.
People: The kingdom of God is here, and coming.
Leader: A merchant in search of fine pearls, on finding one of great value, sells all of his possessions and buys the pearl.
People: The kingdom of God is here, and coming.
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Leader: Let all who have ears, hear.
Prayer of Invocation
Hymn: “Star of the morning” STS # 91
Prayer of Confession / Words of Assurance
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Scripture I: Philippians 4: 10-13 (New Testament) page 154
Hymn: “Will you come and follow me” STS # 39
Congregational Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Offering
Anthem
Scripture II: Matthew 13: 44-46 (New Testament) page 12
Sermon: “Treasure”
RESPONDING TO THE STORY
Hymn of Response: “Praise, I will praise you, Lord” HWB # 76
Benediction from STS # 157
Leader: From where we are to where you need us,
All: Jesus, now lead on.
Leader: From the security of what we know to the adventure of what you will reveal,
All: Jesus, now lead on.
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Leader: To refashion the fabric of this world until it resembles the shape of your kingdom,
All: Jesus, now lead on.
Leader: Because good things have been prepared for those who love God,
All: Jesus, now lead on.
Postlude
Welcome to our visitors! We hope our time of worship has been an encouragement to you. Please sign our guest book in the front foyer. God bless you and we hope to see you again!
A special welcome to Amanda Zehr, our speaker for today. Thanks joining us and bringing us your message.
TODAY AT W-K
9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
9:30 a.m.
Lectionary Readings:
Next Sunday – July 16, 2017
Jesus said WHAT!?!
Worship Service Pastor Ben Cassels
Isaiah 55: 10-13 Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13 Romans 8: 1-11 Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23
Worship on Summer Long Weekends:
As we have done in the past, we will join with our friends from Erb Street and Waterloo North for worship on the long weekends as follows:
Sunday, August 6th
– worship is at Erb Street at 9:45 a.m.
Sunday, September 3rd
– worship is at Waterloo North at 9:30 a.m.
Come add your voices and join in the fellowship.
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CHURCH FAMILY NOTES
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
Summer Church Office Hours
Wednesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Parish Nurse Clinic Hours
The Parish Nurse is on vacation from June 29th to July 15
th inclusive. There
will be no clinic hours during this time.
Financial Report: Thank you for your offering of July 2nd
Mennonite Church Canada 2017 Assembly – Future Directions: Covenant New The 17 assembly will be held October 13 – 15, 2017 in Winnipeg. W-K is entitled to send 6 delegates. Pastor Ben Cassels will be attending and we invite members to consider attending as well. If you would like more information, please speak with Ed Janzen.
Sunday School for the Fall:
For next fall, our Sunday education classes need the help of a few volunteers. The youth class depends on the leadership of a number of people, assisting perhaps once a month, each. For the adult class, that is appreciated by many, we are open to ideas for topics and guest speakers! For the younger children (ages SK to Grade 6), another volunteer to assist with teaching would be greatly appreciated. See Karl
Dick if you have any ideas or are willing to help. Thanks for your consideration.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND YOUNG AT HEART
Calling all students age 4 to grade 8.
God’s Great Get-Together at Boabab
Blast won’t be the same without you!
Don’t miss out on Vacation Bible Camp,
July 17-21, from 9am to 12noon at
Knox Presbyterian Church. Register
online at wkumchurch.ca Scholarships
are available!
Adults and Teenagers – WE NEED YOUR HELP! Vacation Bible Camp is
a partnership between W-K, Erb Street, Waterloo North, and Knox.
We’re expecting 150 kids for the week and we need your energy and
involvement! Would you be willing to chaperone a group of about 10
children, help lead crafts, prepare snacks with other volunteers in the
kitchen, just be a friendly and helpful presence, or be involved in some
other way? Talk to Pastor Ben. (Youth – this is a great way to earn
those community volunteer hours!)
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Healthy Reflections – Body, Mind and Spirit
Difficult Conversations – Conversations worth having:
Advance Care Planning is when we identify who would make healthcare and personal decisions for us if we were unable to do so. This will involve identifying who you would want to make these decisions and then having a conversation with them about your wishes. When should Advance Care Planning happen? Now, yesterday and all the time. Advance Care Planning should be an ongoing conversation. As your health status changes or as life unfolds your views or wishes may also change.
The more your Substitute Decision Maker (or Power of Attorney for Personal Care) understands how you see things the easier it will be for them to make important decisions as you would want them made. Difficult? Yes, but these are conversations worth having. For more information - Advanced Care Planning Waterloo Wellington 519-743-4114
Note: The Parish Nurse is on vacation from June 29th to July 15
th inclusive.
During this time there will not be any drop-in clinics at Waterloo Mennonite Homes or at the church. Clinics will resume at normal times on July 18
th at
WMH and July 20th at W-KUM.
Please contact your healthcare provider for non-urgent health concerns or 911 or the Emergency Department for all urgent and
emergency health concerns.
WIDER CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
Sunday, July 9, 2:30 p.m. at Detweiler Meeting House, 3445 Roseville Road, Roseville. "Folk and Gospel Songs" led by Mike and Diana Erb, who are well known on the local music scene. There will be
group singing as well. A freewill offering in support of Meetinghouse operations will be held. Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Laurence Martin, 519-208-4591. Poster on BB # 4.
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Music that Makes Community will present a Paperless Music Workshop on Saturday, July 15 from 3:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 445 Anndale Road, in Waterloo. This is a fun workshop that explores storytelling, singing and community involvement – without having to use a book – to help lead and participate more fully in music and worship. To register please visit www.musicthatmakescommunity.org See the poster on Bulletin Board # 4.
Hymn Society Conference at Conrad Grebel: This summer, a celebration of hymnody will coincide with the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at the annual Hymn Society conference to be held at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, July 16-20, revolving around the theme: "Now Thank We All Our God: Celebrating Congregational Song since the Reformation." The conference includes five free hymn festivals that are open to the public. See the poster on Bulletin Board # 4 for more information. To see conference details, please visit www.thehymnsociety.org/2017-waterloo
The Abner Martin Music Scholarship ($4,000 value last year) is awarded annually by Menno Singers to one student who:
1) will be enrolled in a full-time music major or minor program at the undergraduate or graduate level in 2017-18;
2) is affiliated with an MCEC congregation; and
3) has demonstrated involvement and proficiency in musical activities in church and community.
Application deadline is September 15, 2017. For more information and/or an application form contact Lewis Brubacher at [email protected].
Peace Camp 2017 is coming to Conrad Grebel University College during July 31-August 4, 2017. Geared towards students in grades 6-8, Peace Camp is a week-long day camp that teaches youth they can make a difference in the world. This year we will ask, "Where can we find peace?" searching locally, globally, and in our own lives. Register online at www.grebel.ca/peacecamp<http://www.grebel.ca/peacecamp> today! For more info contact Peace Camp Coordinator Allison Keyes at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
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There are still a few opportunities for registering in Silver Lake Mennonite Camp's summer programs. Although many of the weeks are very popular and nearing capacity, a phone call to the camp (519-422-1401) can get you an update. Financial support for this ministry is available -- inquire at the church office.
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp needs volunteers in the kitchen and to help with maintenance projects during the weeks
of July 16-22 and August 6-12. For more information please contact the camp at 519-422-1401 email [email protected] or visit www.wlmc.ca/volunteers
Wanted: A small apartment or suite to rent for a year in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Please contact Marilyn Rudy-Froese at [email protected] if you have an apartment available, beginning on or around September 1.
Loved by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we follow Jesus Christ.
As a welcoming Mennonite community,
we worship God, nurture each other
and extend God's love and peace to all.
