Avon Mennonite Church
We’re glad you’re here!
Our service begins at 9:15 a.m

…called to connect people with the living God and walk together in the light of His presence.

August 26, 2007.

Walking the Talk: Perfection
~ Matthew 5:48; Hebrews 5:8,9 ~
Speaker: Herb Sawatzky
Worship Leader: Greg Wideman

Available during the service…

The Nursery Room is available, unstaffed, for parents and children. SonShiners (during the message for ages 2 up to Sr K.)

Join us for Fellowship Time in the Multi-Purpose Room after the service. Christian Education Hour for all ages will resume in September.

This Week’s Birthdays…
August 26 - Anne Hiemstra
August 27 - Ashley Baer
August 28 - David Nisbet
August 29 - Dave Graff
August 30 - Elsa Cornish
August 31 - Chris Holke
September 1 - Elijah Gerber, Erma Meadows
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

This Week…
Worship Planner next Sunday - Anne Hiemstra

Office Hours for the coming week:
Herb - Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. (morning & afternoon)
Brenda - Mon., Wed. & Fri. (9:00 am - 12 noon)
Melissa - No office hours for the summer.

Avon Notices…

• LT Minutes (Aug 10) are available below the mailboxes.
• Boundaries Series. On Sept. 9 we will begin a series on the book  Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend. Books and workbooks are available in the foyer.

Fellowship Time. There is a need of volunteers for coffee set-up, service and clean-up (Sept through Dec.). If you would be willing to serve in this area, please leave a message at the church office (519-273-2261). You would only be scheduled two times in the next four months (possibly less). Thank you.

Care Groups are presently being reorganized. Details will be available next Sunday. Please prayerfully consider your involvement.

Missions Corner

Missionary Ventures “Threads of Hope”
October 5-15, 2007, a group of 12 or 13 persons are going on a mission trip to Peru, to teach impoverished and uneducated women to sew. This helps empower women with skills and tools to earn an income for their families. Our team will take sewing machines (teach them how to use them) and other supplies to use during our clinic days at two different destinations. I’m asking you to help support this ministry by your prayers and donation of money for supplies. A donation form was placed in your mailbox today. All monetary contributions over $10 are tax deductible. Donations can be given to me by September 12th and I will take them to Missionary Ventures and see that you are receipted. Please make cheques payable to Missionary Ventures Canada. Thanks for your support!

Florence Riehl

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray for Philip & Julie Bender (in China) and other Mennonite Partners in China as teachers as they attend a three-week summer language program where they will study Mandarin with Chinese teachers.

Please contact the church office (519-273-2261) with prayer requests for the bulletin by Thursday, 6:00 pm.

Keeping you connected…

Building Community Retreat for people with disabilities and others will be held Sept 7-9 at Hidden Acres Retreat Centre. Brochures with registration information are posted beside the Youth Room.

• Volunteers Needed for Building Community Retreat at Hidden Acres Camp, Sept. 7-9. A list of the needed volunteers is posted beside the Youth Room.

Aldaview Services Pork Barbecue, Sept 9, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the New Hamburg Community Centre. Details are posted beside the Youth Room. Tickets to confirm attendance are available from George Schroeder.

Canadian Council of Christian Churches is seeking a senior administrative assistant. Applicants must have a passion for serving Christian ministries and be able to work in a flexible, fast-paced team environment. Additional information is posted at www.cccc.org/jobs. Resumes accepted until Oct 1.

Opportunities in the Community…

Jerusalem, The City of God is the theme for the Messianic Bible conference sponsored by Chosen People Ministries Sept 7-9 in Guelph. Details and registration information is posted beside the Youth Room.