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 25, 2009.
Living Vocationally, Part 2
Micah 6:8; Matthew 22:37-40
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
Children at 11:00 am
11-11:15 am. All classes(JK-8) meeting in Room 5 (The Attik)
11:15-12:00 noon
JK & SK Room 1
Grades 1-8 in The Attik
Youth
Adult Class - “…and He became man.” The Incarnation: Why does this matter?
Elfrieda Bensler

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This Week’s Birthdays…
Jan 25 - Grace Erb
Jan 28 - Jadon Lebold, Lynne Ternosky
Jan 29 - Bill Driedger
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
Saturday - 2-5pm Spanish Classes in GC Meeting Rooms

 

Next Sunday: Worship Planner - Greg Wideman

 

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

 

Avon Notices…

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

Avon Winter Carnival - This Saturday at 3:00! fun for all ages! Featuring games, a pizza supper, and a jello contest (contestant = you!), ending the evening off with a movie. Please sign up at the youth bulletin board to help us order pizza. Feel free to invite your friends - extra flyers are available by the mailboxes.

Avon Ladies Retreat is February 6-7. There are 3 spots left, confirm your attendance by getting your registration form to Anita Lebold soon!!

A Congregational Meeting is planned for February 10, 7:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room to discuss the 2009 budget. Please note the change of date.

Jewels (55+) meeting for breakfast on Saturday, February 7 at 9:00 am, Arden Park Hotel. Wear something red!

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Feb 14, 8:00am at the Arden Park Hotel. Come and bring a friend!

Relief Kits for Gaza - ‘Content lists’ are available by the library; volunteers willing to take the kits to New Hamburg or Kitchener can please contact the office.

YOUTH…Wednesday, 7-9pm; Band practice followed by Focus and snack. Bring your music binders!

Copies of the MAX Canada annual report to congregations are available below the mailboxes.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Jessica Boese (nee Nisbet) is transferring her membership as she and Shawn are becoming members at North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg today. May God bless them as they worship and serve at North Kildonan.

Praise God for continued efforts toward peace and reconciliation by Pastor Xola of the Way of Life Church in Khayelitsha township and for other peacemakers near Cape Town, where high rates of unemployment (sometimes over 80%) and violence persist as reported by the Nighswanders from S. Africa.

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

Keeping you connected…

Days of Quiet Prayer. January 28 at Erb St. Mennonite Church, Waterloo. Leader: Sue Steiner. Cost $20. Directions and details for registering are beside the Youth Room.

Month of Guided Prayer, Feb 25 - Apr 1. During Lent you are invited to participate in a small group led by a prayer guide. Copies of the complete details and a registration form are posted beside the Youth Room. Registration deadline: Feb 6.

Opportunities in the Community…

Women’s Conference with guest speaker Mary Audrey Raycroft. January 31, 2:00pm & 7:00pm. To register or for further information contact Jubilee Christian Fellowship at 519-273-4441 or visit www.jubileecf.ca