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.

 

March 30, 2008.
Gratitude
~ Philippians 4:4-7 ~
Speaker: Al Voort
Worship Leader: Jeanine Clarke

 

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 with Melissa Kirby Youth Room
Adult & Young Adult at11:15 am Discussion Class with Earl Martin
GC Meeting Rooms

 

Care Group Leaders meeting in GC Shuffleboard Area

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This Week’s Birthdays…
Mar 31 - Carter Lemke, Makayla Stafford
Apr 1 - Duane Bauman, Diane Sims
Apr 2 - Jessica Boese, Steven Neilson, Aleah Sawatzky
Apr 4 - Frank Hiemstra
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

 

 

This Week…
Tuesday - 7:00pm, Volleyball for all ages!
Wednesday - 9:30 am, Parents & Tots

 

Worship Planner next Sunday - Herb Sawatzky

 

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

 

Avon Notices…

Minutes from the March 2nd Congregational Meeting are available below the mailboxes. Baptism Classes will begin April 13. If you are considering baptism this year, please join us. If you have any questions, talk to Herb or a Pastoral Care Commission member.

My Group - Youth
Wed.,Apr 2 - Band practice at 6:30pm. Focus at 7:15pm
30-Hour Famine - Help end hunger Sat., April 19, 12 noon. Games, movies, Youth Room decor, etc…Details, Mel. Ending Sun., Apr 20, at 12 noon with a congregational potluck
May 2-3 Girls’ Heart Point (ages 10-17). See below.
June 6,7,8 - Retreat Weekend at Ryan’s cottage…book it off and stay tuned
for details!

Welcome Cookies & Pies - to welcome those who have moved into the neighbourhood. Help by: praying, baking cookies or pies, or handing them out to our new neighbours. If you can help, please contact the office.

GIRLS ages 10-17 are invited to attend Girls’ Heart Point, a God-centred perspective on relationships, sexuality, eating ,worship, sports, fashion, and faith stories. This is an overnight stay from May 2 -3. See details beside the Youth Room. Let Marion Dow know if interested!

SWAP service Project - is asking for ‘final numbers’ by the end of March. If interested please talk to Steve, Lynne, Caroline or Herb today! For more information: http://www.mcc.org/swap/locations/harlan/index.html.

Jewels (55+). Breakfast at Arden Park Hotel, 9:00am on April 5. All are welcome!

What to do with all those old shoes? Project “The Joy and Hope of Haiti” is sending new or used children’s and adults’ shoes to Haiti. A box has been placed in the foyer to collect any shoes you would like to donate.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast. Meeting for breakfast at Arden Park, 8:30 am Saturday, April 12. Join us for a casual time of fellowship and a hardy breakfast. All men welcome. Invite a friend. Hope to see you there!

Any ladies age 13 and up who would be interested in playing baseball for Avon church please contact Kathy Martin at 519-272-2576. We only play Monday nights and only from May to end of August.

The New Photo Directory is Coming!! Photos will be taken at the church on Apr 23–26. Sign up for your appointment on-line by going to www.avonmennonite.ca and following the instructions. Have any great photos from church events? Forward digital or regular photos to Anita Lebold at anita_lebold@sil.org or in church mailbox.

Visit Peru with Florence! On April 6th at 6:30pm Florence Riehl will be sharing slides & stories of her mission work in Peru (babysitting provided). Dessert to follow. Also, an update about the summer mission trip to Kentucky.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray for Amanda & Gamaliel Falla, ministering in Colombia, and a group forming in Galapa that plans to establish a church. Pray that they may find an appropriate meeting place. Also in the city of Monteria, another Mennonite Church is forming. Pray for a leader for this new work.

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

Keeping you connected…

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is looking for a Director of Finance to provide strategic financial oversight and direction for the corporate office and its three divisions. Resume deadline: Apr 14. See www.tcmhomes.com for a job description and contact information.

Women of MCEC invite you to a Spring Enrichment Day on Saturday, April 19th at Vineland United Mennonite Church. Registration is due April 8, see Women of Avon bulletin board for more details.

Tickets for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale Promotion Dinner (April 21 at Bingeman Park Lodge) are now available from Bernice Barratt (519-273-2955). Advance sales only, by April 14. Cost: $10 per ticket.

Opportunities in the Community…

Stratford Youth for Christ. Invites you to their Annual Friends Banquet on April 12 at Arden Park Hotel. Details are posted beside the Youth Room. To reserve a place at a sponsored table, please speak to Brenda Kechnie.

Sara’s Place is hosting a ‘pot-blessed’ meal with concert featuring Ali Matthews on April 11th at Jubilee Christian Fellowship. Suggested donation: $25. See poster beside Youth Room for more details.

Challenge Days at Northwestern. A one-day youth mentoring opportunity for adult volunteers on Apr. 14, 15, or 16. This is part of a pilot project to decrease bullying in the schools. Volunteers will participate as mentors alongside Grade 10 students. For info contact Karen Congram at 519-949-2051 or karecong@fc.amdsb.ca