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 24, 2008.
Beauty Out of Chaos
Genesis 1:1-2:3
Speaker: Herb Sawatzky
Worship Planner: Greg Wideman

 

Available during the service…
A staffed Nursery Room is available (ages newborn to 2).
SonShiners (during the message for ages 3 up to Sr K).

 

Join us for our Fellowship Time in the Multi-Purpose Room after the service.

 

Christian Education Hour for all ages will resume in September.

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This Week’s Birthdays…
Aug 26 - Anne Hiemstra
Aug 28 - David Nisbet
Aug 29 - Dave Graff
Aug 30 - Elsa Cornish
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

This Week…
Monday: 7:00 pm, Ladies Baseball in Millbank (meet at church 7:30pm)

 

Next Sunday:
…Mission’s Moment with Greta Bergen on behalf of S.I.M.
(Serving In Mission)
Worship Planner - Chris Nisbet

Office Hours for the coming week:
Herb - Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. (morning & afternoon)
Brenda - Monday, Thursday & Friday (9:00am - 12 noon)

 

Avon Notices…

During the summer months…to have an announcement displayed on the screen during the worship service, please phone Fred Zehr (625-1180) or preferably email your notice to Fred at f6251180@golden.net by Friday night.

1st Draft of 2008-2009 Recommendations from Pastoral Care Commission (Gift Discernment Task) for roles at Avon and those to serve was placed in your mailbox (extras below). There are some roles still unfilled. If you have suggestions or interest, speak to a PCC member.

Pastoral Care Brochures - Mennonite Publishing House has printed a series of brochures on Pastoral Care issues called ‘Close to Home’. Topics include dealing with: depression, pornography, marital discord, eating disorders, anxiety. They are available for you to take from the literature rack.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Pray for Agape Fellowship in London who are in need of extra financial help. A suggested possibility is for 10 families to give an extra $100 and 20 families an extra $50. This would provide a donation of $2,000. Please contact Earl Martin or Erma Meadows in response to this request.

Please pray for our Leadership Team and other congregational leaders as they prepare for a planning retreat, Sept 5-7.
Carol and Duane Bauman would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and cards since the time of the death of Duane’s father. Everything was very much appreciated. Duane and Carol Bauman

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

My Group - Youth
Keep your eyes on the bulletin and on your e-mail for events throughout the summer.

Minutes from the Congregational Meeting of August 17 are available below the mailboxes.

Keeping you connected…

September 5-7 is the annual “Building Community Retreat” for people with disabilities, their families and supporters at Hidden Acres Retreat Centre. Theme: Brokenness and Wholeness with Myron Steinman. Brochures and registration forms are posted beside the Youth Room. Volunteers are still needed!

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp & Retreat Centre is seeking to fill the role of Hospitality Services/ Housekeeping beginning early September. This is a part-time paid position (20-30 hours per week). It is also an opportunity to be part of the ministry of Hidden Acres. For more information or to apply, contact Campbell Nisbet at 519-625-8602 or email: director@hiddenacres.ca

Registration forms to become a member of the Menno Singers Mass Choir performing Handel’s Messiah, Dec 13 with the K-W Symphony Orchestra are available beside the Youth Room. If interested, please take a copy.

Menno Singers will be leading another “hymn sing,” Sept 14, 7:00 pm at W-K United Mennonite Church. This is a time of congregational singing, exploring songs in the blue Hymnal: A Worship Book as well as in the German tradition, the Gesangbuch.

Opportunities in the Community…

Ontario Mennonite Music Camp will be presenting its final concert tonight, 7:00 pm at Breslau Mennonite Church. Come, enjoy and support the future musical leaders of our church. Light refreshments will follow. Freewill donation to support the running of the camp.

Chosen People Ministries invites you to A Messianic Bible Conference, “Worship Like David,” Sept 5-7 in Guelph. A poster with complete details is posted by the Youth Room.

Shalom Counselling Services, Waterloo is seeking applications for the position of Counsellor/Therapist (part-time - 20 hours/week). Complete details are posted beside the Youth Room. Resumes due September 8, 2008. In the Steps of the Desert Prophets - A Pilgrim’s Trip to Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. Rev. Terry Hastings, Knox Church, is hosting a tour Oct 6 -20, 2009. Full itinerary details and costs are available by calling 519-271-0373 or email: thastings@knoxstratford.on.ca.