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.

 

December 21, 2008.
Turn and Live -Your Saviour Comes!
From Preparing to Receiving
Matthew 3:1-3, 11-17
Worship Planner: Anita Lebold
Speaker: Herb Sawatzky

 

Available during the service…
A staffed Nursery Room is available for ages 0-23 months.
An unstaffed Toddler Nursery (Room 1) for ages 2-4.
SonShiners (during the message) for ages 2 up to Sr K.

 

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

 

Christian Education Hour for all Ages
Christian Education children, youth and their teachers invite everyone to a
Christmas program, today at 11:15am. We will join with Greenwood Court
residents for their service.

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This Week’s Birthdays…
Dec 22 - Jarret Jantzi
Dec 24 - Marion Callwood
Dec 25 - Gerald Plett
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

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

 

Next Sunday:
Worship Planner - Greg Wideman
Prayer ministry during the service

 

Office Hours for the coming week:
Herb - Mon., Tues., & Wed. (morning & afternoon)
Brenda - Mon., Tues. & Wed. (9:00am - 12 noon)
Note: The church office will be closed Dec 25 & 26. Announcements for the Dec 28th bulletin are to be submitted to the office by Wednesday, Dec 24 at 10:00am.

 

Avon Notices…

Background information to Visual Worship Enhancement is posted on the bulletin board beside the Library.

To have an announcement displayed during the worship service, phone Fred Zehr (625-1180) or preferably, email your notice to: f6251180@golden.net by Friday night.

The Christmas Eve service is at 6:30pm here at Avon. A collection for the sharing fund will be taken at that time.
Calling all Singers! Choir practice for Christmas Eve service TODAY at 12:00pm in the auditorium. ALL ages welcome! Also, anyone wishing to offer a duet, trio or solo (etc.) of their own, please contact Lorrie Sawatzky (519-272-0481).

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray that God will provide for the people of Ethiopia, where Diane & Franosie serve. They report that 70% of all Ethiopians have no income. Pray that through God’s grace, Ethiopians will be able to face their circumstances with hope and strength.

Please contact the church office (519-273-2261) with prayer requests for the
bulletin by Wednesday, 6:00 pm.
Important update from Finance Committee
Budget for 2008 =   $184,120
(including Regular Offerings + Bldg Fund)
Amount still needed = 20,817
We have 2 Sundays left to meet our budget. If we do not meet our income objectives, we may need to post a deficit to meet budgeted commitments. A copy of your giving record was placed in your mailbox last Sunday. Please prayerfully review your support for the work of Avon this year.

Greetings from the Library! Please check at home for any church library books, videos, tapes, or CD’s that you may have forgotten to return. It will help us reduce the amount of notices we will be sending out in the new year. Also, please take care to sign your name and the date on the library card when you are borrowing an item from the library (and help your children to do this also), then place it in the box provided. This way the previous borrower doesn’t get issued a notice for something they have already returned. Your help is much appreciated! Have a Blessed Christmas!”

YOUTH…As the search for an Associate continues, Chris Nisbet has agreed to continue facilitating the Wed. night youth program. Many thanks to Chris for her ongoing leadership. There will be no program on Dec. 24th, 31th. Please note: Any social events need to be coordinated by youth and parents of youth. Youth…if you are interested in attending or hosting a youth event over the holidays, please let Suzanne know and I can help you to organize.

You are invited to take part in a “card shower” for Wayne Baer who turns 80 on Dec. 30. It is something he might enjoy. Whoever would like to send him a card is welcome to place it in Erma Meadow’s mailbox.

Keeping you connected…

Please Pass the Salt! 2009-2010 SALT application season has begun! Encourage young adults in your life (ages 18-27) to “PASS THE SALT” to all their friends too. You can check daily for open SALT assignment descriptions being posted on the web at: mcc.org/salt.

Mennonite-Muslim Kit-packing sessions - MCCO has been organizing monthly Mennonite- Muslim Friday night kit-packing sessions to help build understanding and awareness. Church groups are invited to sign up for an evening: Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 17, or May 15. If interested, contact Anwar Arkani at asarkani@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed Beginning in January: MCC’s Comforter Sewing Project at Grand Valley Institution for Women is seeking volunteers for one afternoon per month at the women’s prison in Kitchener. Sewing expertise not required! Contact Jan Adams at 519-745-8458 or email at jana@mennonitecc.on.ca.

Manager/Librarian for the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Resource Centre, Kitchener. Responsible to educate and nurture churches, schools, families and individuals by providing quality print and audiovisual resources in an Anabaptist perspective. Salaried, 20 hours/ week. Beginning February, 2009. Please see church bulletin board for complete job ad or check www.mbicresources.org for the complete job description.