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THIS WEEK’S SERVICE
Worship Leader: Pastor James Peters
Congregational Singing: Worship Team
Scripture Reading: Bernie Wall
Meditation: Henry Krahn
PRAISE & PRAYER ITEMS
MISSIONARIES - Pray for:
• Gospel Mission Church, Winkler. Claude & Micheline Lainey serve as
lead pastor; Brenton Friesen serves as assistant pastor; Brad & Crystal
Driedger serve as senior youth director; Jonathan & Julie Wiebe serve
as worship director; Micheline Lainey serves as Grow Ministry
Coordinator.
• Arlie & Eva Peters, serving with EMMC/Go Mission! as Director of
Education in the Low German Ministry in Bolivia.
LOCAL - Pray for:
• our small group Bible studies. If you’d like to join a small group,
check out the forms on the pillars.
• our ushers. Thanks for your helpfulness and cheerfulness!
• Tami Zacharias, serving with Operation Mobilization in Port Colborne
ON. Tami serves as the Human Resources Director.
• Please pray for the Dave Wall family, as Dave has begun a radiation/
chemotherapy schedule.
• Pete & Helena Neufeld would like you all to know that Pete has been
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The doctors’ prognosis is that Pete
only has 2-3 months of life left on this earth, but, thanks be to God, in
Jesus he will live forever in the presence of God regardless of what
happens here. This is a difficult time for them as a family, so please
take opportunities to pray for and encourage them. Visits to their
home will be monitored, so please call before you go.-
• Clara Hildebrand
• Frank Krahn
IN SYMPATHY
Bill Peters, father to James & Darlene Peters, grandfather to Jerome &
Marlene, Zachary, Jaylene and Zipporah, brother to MaryAnne & Abe
Kauenhofen, passed away on Thursday, October 8. Funeral services were
conducted on Monday, October 12, at the Winkler Mennonite Church.
May our Lord Jesus, in His infinite love, surround you with His presence and
uphold you during this time of sorrow.
THIS WEEK IN OUR CHURCH
Monday - Women’s Bible Study - 9:30 a.m./7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Mom’s Morning - 9:15 a.m.
- Church Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Awana - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday - Senior Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - 1825 Coffeehouse - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday - Newcomers Lunch following the service
YOUTH NEWS
Jr. Youth - Monday, Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study
Sr. Youth - Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:00 p.m. - OCC
Sr. Youth are headed to the SBC Retreat Nov. 20-22. Cost $100. Register
by Nov. 5. Forms available in the foyer.
Schedules are available on the pillars!
TAKE NOTE
1. We, James, Darlene and family, would like to thank you all for your
prayers and support during this time of my Dad’s sickness and passing.
Even though it was a difficult time, we experienced the peace of our
Lord throughout and are confident it will continue. Thank you and
God bless you as you continue to live as the body of Christ.
2. Thank you to Terry Dueck and Lavonne Kroeker from Central Station
for presenting in our church on Sept. 20. There are volunteer
opportunities at Central Station. If you are interested or have any
questions, contact Lavonne at 204-325-0257.
3. 2015 Thanksgiving Supper donations totalled $11,725.00. We thank
the Food Committee and their volunteers for serving us with such a
good meal!
4. The Discernment Committee is inviting Winkler EMMC members to
submit nominees for the various boards and committees to be elected
at the upcoming semi-annual membership meeting. Be sure to have
the consent of the one you are nominating. Submissions can be made
to Jerry Hildebrand, the chair of the Discernment Committee.
5. SENIOR FELLOWSHIP: Thursday Oct. 22 - 6:00 p.m. Come and
Enjoy an evening of Great Fellowship. Food Menu: Kielke, Schmaunt
Fat, Fried Onions, Sausage and Pie!! David and Lisa Janzen will report
of their 17 years of Ministry in Bolivia. Lisa and their sons will sing
some Low German songs written by Lisa. Lisa's Low German CD'S will
be available for donation to Bolivia Ministries. Donations for the cost
of the meal will be taken. Any surplus funds will go to Bolivia Minis-
tries. PLEASE sign up before Tuesday Oct. 20th. (If you need a ride
call 204-325-7056.) The Senior Fellowship Team members are: Abe &
Tina Friesen, Henry & Carol Thiessen, Neil & Helen Schmidt.
6. Information Relocation–WEMM Church and EMM Conference infor-
mation, as well as Daily Breads, are now located on the north and
south pillars in our foyer. Check regularly for updated information
and schedules. Sign-up sheets continue to be located on the counter
beside the Family Resource Center.
7. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR JR & SR YOUTH NITES.
We have a lot of youth attending which is a really good thing, but pro-
viding snacks becomes a challenge. My goal is to have at least 40
people signed up so that it is less of a stress factor for those that do
sign up. So, please sign up and if you have any questions, feel free to
speak to me after the service or call me (Irene Enns) at 204-325-7216.
8. Right Now Media. Our church’s full service trial period has been
extended to Dec. 8, 2015. Wanting as many as possible to have an
introduction to this great resource, our church will be sending our
database of email addresses to Right Now Media. Right Now Media
will then send an invitation to each email address with an offer to set
up an account with them. You may accept or reject the invitation.
Once an account has been set up, you receive complete access. If you
do not want your email address sent to Right Now Media, please
place your name and email address on the form located on the table
beside the Family Resource Center before Oct. 26.
9. Teacher needed: The Grade 7 Sunday School class is still in need of a
teacher. Consider your involvement in this area of ministry! For more
information, please contact Carolyn Wiebe at the church office (325-
7667).
10. An invitation to serve in prayer! As you are aware, we have an email
based “Prayer Team” in our church that prays for requests that come
in to the church office. If you would like to join this prayer team or
would like further information about it, please contact Pastor James
in the office @ [email protected] or @ 204-325-7667
or in the evening at home @ 204-325-2203.
11. Our church is in need of a representative to serve on the Bunker
Board. The representative must be a member of our church. If you
are interested, please call John Wiebe at 204-362-4126.
12. Address Change:
Marilyn Elias, 205-880A 15th Street, Winkler MB R6W 0H5
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, Oct. 26 - Women’s Bible Study - 9:30 a.m./7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27 - Mom’s Morning - 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Coffee in the Office - 10:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 - NO AWANA
Wednesday, Oct. 28 - “The 5 Love Languages” - 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets
at the Church Office.
Saturday, Oct. 31 - 1825 Coffeehouse - 7:00 p.m.
1. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is collecting SHOEBOXES again and
YOU can be a part of it! Pick up an empty shoebox from the table in
the foyer and RETURN FILLED BOXES TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY NOV.
8. Samaritan’s Purse partners with churches in developing countries
to share God’s love and bring the gospel to children in various coun-
tries through the distribution of your gift items. Pick up a brochure for
ideas on what to pack. GUM, CANDY OR ANY FOOD ITEMS ARE NO
LONGER ALLOWED due to customs regulations. For more tips and
info, visit www.samaritans purse.ca/OCC. Be sure to include a dona-
tion of $7.00 per box (by cheque or online donation) to
cover shipping costs. (Write a single cheque for multiple
boxes.) It’s a small gesture that can make a BIG IMPACT!
2. Here is an open invitation to all newcomers (attending
approximately two years or less) to the Winkler EMM Church.
Please join the pastoral staff on Oct. 25 right after the morning
service for a get-acquainted lunch, featuring fellowship, soup,
buns, and pie.
3. Dr. Gary Chapman will be here, live, in person, on Oct. 28 to
encourage us in our marriages and relationships. Tickets are available
in the church office at $20 each. As a ministry outreach, you might
consider purchasing some tickets and gifting them to couples you
encounter to minister to.
4. Doing Family Right – A Weekend of Impact for Parents and Couples.
Dave and Donalyn Currie will be at Winkler Mennonite Church, Nov.
6,7, 2015. Friday evening is “IParent”; Saturday is “Marriage Fusion
2:1.” See posters in the foyer for details or contact Pastor Loren.
MISSIONS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. Winkler Bible Camp’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.,
at the Camp. Please call 204-325-9519 to reserve tickets.
2. Volunteer opportunities at Salem Home include assisting residents
with meals, especially supper, helping with administrative tasks, etc.
Contact Alana Thiessen at 204-325-4316 ext. 246.
3. MDS Manitoba is in urgent need of volunteers from Oct. 19-24 to
work at a house in Breezy Point, flooded in 2011. Contact Dan Klassen
(204-324-7355) to schedule a time.
4. Winkler MCC Thrift Shop Annual Meeting, Monday, Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m.,
in the Cornerstone Church. All are welcome!
5. Engage in an Evening of Conversation, Dessert, and Song in Support
of CMU, Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Grace Mennonite Church. Featured
will be a conversation on “The Church and Young Adults: Voices of
Hesitation and Hope”, moderated by Peter Epp and including four
young adults, each with rural and urban connections to Southern
Manitoba. The evening will include songs by Matthew Pauls, Bari-
tone, newly appointed Assistant Professor of Music. Confirm your
interest in attending by emailing [email protected] or by calling
204.487.3300 ext. 604.
STEWARD$HIP BUDGET REPORT Oct 15/15
Year 2015 Budget $749,358.00 100%
Budget Receipts To Date $522,781.00 70%
Budget Expenses to Date $546,291.77 73%
Budget SHORT $ (23,510.77)
Budget Contributions Needed Per Sunday $ 20,598.00
Building Principal Payment Needed Each Sunday $ 3,500.00
TOTAL NEEDED PER SUNDAY $ 24,098.00
Building Fund Income to Date $165,870.00
Building Fund Expenses to Date $204,750.00
Building Fund SHORT $ (38,880.00)
ACTUAL CASH SHORT $ (62,390.77)
October 18, 2015
Henry Krahn
Topic: “Continuous Growth”
Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11; Hebrews 12:1-2
WINKLER EMM CHURCH600 Southview Drive Tel. No. 204-325-7667
Winkler, MB R6W 2P7 Fax. No. 204-325-6819
E-mail address: [email protected]
website: www.winkleremmc.com
Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.
Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
Senior Pastor: Dale Dueck
Pastor to Young Families: Loren Guenther
Pastor of Congregational Care: James Peters
Youth Pastor: Tim Goertzen
Children’s Ministry Director: Carolyn Wiebe