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.

 

January 27, 2008.
Children, can you hear me?
Speaker: Janine Voort
Worship Leader: Anne Hiemstra

 

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
Children at 11:00 am
11-11:15 am All classes (JK-8) meet in Room 5 (The Attik)
11:15 -12:00 Noon
JK & SK Room 1
Grades 1-8 Workshop Rotation
Youth Youth Room
Sunday School Restarts Melissa Kirby
Adult & Young Adult at11:15 am
Through the Bible in a Year (Greenwood Court Meeting Rms)
New Testament (Letters) Brenda Kechnie

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This Week’s Birthdays..
Jan 28 - Jadon Lebold, Lynne Ternosky
Jan 29 - Bill Driedger
Feb 1 - Mercedes Roth
Feb 2 - Isaac Simard
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

 

This Week…
Tuesday - 7:00 pm, Volleyball for all ages!

 

Worship Planner next Sunday - Greg Wideman

Office Hours for the coming week:
Herb - Mon., Tues, Wed., & Thurs. (morning & afternoon)
Brenda - Mon, Wed & Thurs. (9:00 am - 12 noon)
Melissa - Mon & Wed, at home (12-2pm)

Avon Notices…

My Group - Youth
Saturday, Feb 16 - All day concert & conference in Oakville. Experience more of God. Cost: $30/person. Talk to Mel for details. Sign up by Feb 1st.

Jewels (55+) meeting for breakfast February 2, 9:00am at the Arden Park.

Membership Classes begin Feb 3 during Christian Ed time and will run for three Sundays. If interested in taking part, please contact the office.

Shrove Tuesday Celebration - Our lenten series will begin on February 5 with a pancake supper at 6:00 pm followed by a communion and worship service. Please sign up at the bulletin board beside the Youth Room.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast. Meeting for breakfast at Arden Park, 8:30 am Saturday, Feb 9. Join us for a casual time of fellowship and a hardy breakfast. All men welcome. Invite a friend. Hope to see you there!

Minutes from the Congregational Meeting (Jan 20) are below the mailboxes. Please feel free to take a copy.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray for Glen Witmer in his newly appointed position as president of At Kol Institute, an organization that provides opportunity for academic study in Israel.

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

Avon bulletin by Email: If you would like to receive the Avon bulletin by email, please contact George Schroeder.

From the Finance Committee: Charitable Receipts for donations to Avon in 2007 were distributed three weeks ago. If you haven’t received your receipt, please contact George Schroeder.

Service Project: We are going to Harlan, Kentucky!
You can find our more at: http://www.mcc.org/swap/locations/harlan/index.html.
If you are interested in taking part or to find out more, please talk to Steve or Lynne Holke, or Herb.

Job Description Booklet. We are in the process of updating the job descriptions for all roles at Avon. If you have volunteered in any role during the past year, your input would be appreciated. Revisions to existing descriptions are to be returned to the “Office” mailbox today. Thank you.

Keeping you connected…

Below the Mailboxes…copies of the Annual Reports from Mennonite Church Canada and MAX Canada. Please feel free to take a copy.

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre is seeking someone in the Hospitality Services/Housekeeping role, beginning in mid-Feb. This is a part-time, paid position. Flexibility is necessary as hours vary 10 to 25 hours per week. For info or to apply, contact Campbell Nisbet at 519-625-8526 or email: director@hiddenacres.ca

soulspace invites you to an Open House - an informal time of opening our doors for you to experience their new worship space (684 Ontario Street) on Feb 3, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Aldaview Auxilary is sponsoring The Schneider Male Chorus, Feb 3 at 3:30pm, Steinman Mennonite Church, Baden. Admission is by donation to Aldaview Services. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.

The 2008 Benjamin Eby Lecture, Feb 1, 7:30 pm in the Conrad Grebel Chapel. James Reimer will explore the nature and task of Christian theology in the 21st century. Free admission. Reception to follow. For more information: cmatsuda@uwaterloo.ca or call 885-0220 x 24265.

Out of the Depths: A Month of Guided Prayer - Join with other Mennonites beginning Feb 10 (eve) praying with the texts for Lent individually and in weekly small groups. Details and registration forms are beside the Youth Room or call Marlene Lichty (519-275-2569). Cost: $25

Opportunities in the Community…

Walk Thru the Old Testament Emmanuel Bible College is presenting this seminar on Feb 9, 8:30am - 3:00pm. Details for registering are posted beside the Youth Room.

Lenten Luncheon and Program to be held at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 12:00 noon to 12:55pm. Cost: $6
Feb 6 - Rev. Bill Hoogland (Christian Reformed)
Feb 13 - Rev. Dr. Terry Hastings (Knox Presbyterian)
Feb 20 - Rev. Joan Stiles (St. Stephen’s Anvlican)
Feb 27 - Rev. John Bootsma (Jubilee Christian Fellowship)
Mar 5 - Mayor Dan Mathieson
Mar 12 - Rev. Doug Reble (Zion Lutheran)