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.

 

February 15, 2009.
What is the Church?
Ephesians 2-3
Worship Planner: Chris Nisbet
Speaker: Phil Wagler

 

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 - ALL WELCOME. Come and join the class this morning, in the
Multi-Purpose Room. Phil Wagler will lead the conversation.

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This Week’s Birthdays…
Feb 19 - Josiah Allen
Feb 20 - Ethan Martin, Payton Petrie
Feb 21 - Val Lingard
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

This Week…
Tuesday - 7:00pm Volleyball for All ages.
Saturday - 2-5 pm Spanish Classes (GC Meeting Rooms)

 

Next Sunday: Worship Planner - Herb Sawatzky

 

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

 

Avon Notices…

Shrove Tuesday on February 24th. Pancake supper at 6:00, followed by a worship and communion service at 7:00. Sign up sheet for the supper is by the Youth Room.

Membership & Baptism - In preparation for our covenanting service in April, membership classes will be given in March. To find out more, please talk to a member of the Pastoral Care Commission or Herb.

Care Group Leaders are invited to an information and ‘touch base’ time on Sunday, March 1st, during the CE time in the Greenwood Hallway.

Avon Vacation Bible School - The Billy Graham Evangelism Organization Canada is bringing a children’s crusade to Stratford on August 21st and is inviting Avon to take part with a VBS ministry. To find out more, please come to an information session on Monday, March 9th.

E-mail updates - We are in the process of updating our church e-mail lists. If you have not been receiving prayer notices or congregational updates but would like to, please e-mail the office at office@avonmennonite.ca.

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

Volunteers Needed for Church Cleaning in April, June and July. If you are able to assist in this way, please contact Orlin Yantzi (519-271-5534) or leave a note in his church mailbox.

Church Family Night with Mennonite Central Committee focus on Friday, Feb 27. Details to follow.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray for the leaders of the Integrated Mennonite Churches of the Philippines who are exploring ways to connect with Peacebuilders Community Inc., a ministry in S. Philippines supported by MC Canada.

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

Keeping you connected…

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: Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 17, or May 15. If interested, contact Anwar Arkani at asarkani@gmail.com.

Women of MCEC Stratford Cluster Churches are invited to a time of inspiration, March 14, 9:30am - 2:00pm at Cassel Mennonite Church. Theme: LOSS and BEYOND. Speakers: Lew & Laura Wiffen. Registration: $8 which includes morning coffee break and lunch. Details and sign up sheet are posted on the Women of Avon bulletin board.

Engaged Workshop. Here is a chance to begin your marriage with some well-proven communication tools. Details and registration information is posted beside the Youth Room. [Mar 6-7(Millbank); Apr 24-25 (New Hamburg.)]

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is holding its 15th Annual Silent & Live Auction, Feb 28 beginning at 4:00pm (preview) and 6:30pm (auction). See details posted beside the Youth Room.

Opportunities in the Community…

All you can eat Spaghetti & Salad Dinner including drink and dessert on April 6 at Black Angus Restaurant, Stratford. Proceeds are to send children to school in El Salvador. There are four seatings and take out. For tickets, see locations listed beside the Youth Room.

Bandarama: An event in support of L’Arche Stratford’s Creative Arts Centre is being held at Northwestern SS, Feb 18 at 7:00pm. Admission is your donation. See poster beside the Youth Room.

Financially stressed or frustrated? Is money a problem? Local author and minister, David Hicks, is presenting “Healing Your Financial Soul,” an interactive seminar on March 6 & 7 at the Arden Park Hotel. Details are posted beside the Youth Room.