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.

 

May 24, 2009.
Bringing Hope to a Creation in Need
Matthew 13:31-32; Colossians 1:15-20
Worship Planner: Anita Lebold
Speaker: Darren Kropf
Mennonite Central Committee
Creation Care Program Co-ordinator

 

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 The Attik
Youth
Adult Class
Mel Lichty leads us with the theme, ” Kingdom of God” - lifestyles for believers.

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This Week’s Birthdays…
May 26 - Serena Erb
May 27 - Joanne Gerber
May 28 - Elizabeth Piper
May 29 - Verna Martin
May 30 - Carolyn Jantzi, Earl Martin
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

This Week…
Monday - 8:30pm Men’s Baseball (Leave church: 7:50pm.)
Thursday - 6:30am Prayer Group in the foyer

 

Next Sunday:
Worship Planner - Greg Wideman

 

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

 

Avon Notices…

Baptism Service will be held on June 14, with testimonies in the morning, and baptism at Hidden Acres starting a 4pm, followed by communion and a pot-luck.

Covenanting Follow-up. Covenant signing forms are available in the Pastoral Care Commission mailbox for those not yet re-covenanted, but would like to do so.

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

Morning Prayer Group for those who would like to spend an hour in prayer before heading off to work. Everyone is welcome to join us in the foyer on Thursday mornings from 6:30-7:30am, coffee, juice and muffins provided.

Vacation Bible School volunteers needed for all areas. To sign up or find out more, talk to Dave, Mark or Rachelle at the sign-up table. VBS takes place August 10-14, from 6:00-8:30pm. Early registration begins in June.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Leadership Retreat is wrapping up this morning. Please pray for a joyful close to a fruitful weekend, and a safe journey home.

Please pray that workers in Southeast Asia will be refreshed and equipped for continuing service following a retreat for the mission workers in Thailand Apr 29-May3. These workers gathered with workers from other agencies including MCC, Mission Network & Brethren in Christ. Workers included Dawn & Joji Pantoja (Philippines) the Buhler and Veith families (Macau) and Pat & Rad Houmphan (Thailand.)

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

Jewels Breakfast Gathering- Saturday, June 6th, for 9 a.m. at Angie’s Kitchen, St. Agatha.

Celebration!! Come celebrate the marriage of Richard and Amanda Martin on Saturday, June 13 from 2:30 – 5 in the Multi-Purpose Room. This is a family event: kids celebrate with Kylee and Payton; adults with Richard and Amanda. Bless them by contributing to the Gift Bag by the Servery.

For changes to the 2009 Directory…please see a printed copy of this week’s bulletin in the literature rack.
Church Periodicals (Fall 2009 to 2010): A variety of periodicals, devotionals and weekly papers for all ages are made available by the church to families wishing to receive them. A sign up sheet and complete details are posted beside the Youth Room.

Avon Church’s participation in the Mennonite Relief Sale is manning the Vegetarian Café. Everyone is invited and needed to help. This event can be used for the Volunteer Community Service Hours. Call Grace Plett (519-271-8268) or Bernice Barratt (519-273-2955) to volunteer.

Keeping You Connected…

‘Settlers of Catan’ & Crockinole Tournaments, a FUNDraiser in support of MCEC Youth attending Mennonite World Conference, May 31, 3-8 pm, Waterloo-Kitchener United Mennonite Church, Waterloo. For details and to register, call 519-623-9410 or iunger@sympatico.ca

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp’s 42nd Annual Chicken Barbecue is on June 9, from 5:30-8:00 pm including the 3rd Annual Pie Auction. All proceeds support camp ministry to children, families and individuals. Regular size $12; small size $8. Kathy Martin (519-272-2576 or markat@rogers.com) or call the camp at 519-625-8602.

Summer Camp Brochures for Hidden Acres, Silver Lake and Ontario Mennonite Music Camp are now available in the literature rack opposite the mailboxes.

A Night of Diverse Music and Worship, May 24, 7:00pm at East Zorra Mennonite Church. A freewill offering will be taken, half to support the Youth attending the Mennonite Youth Convention and half to the compassion fund.

Sounds in the Lands Concerts at Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo: For specific details see www.mennofolk.org/soundinlands

Book Release: Celebration for Kingdom Culture: Growing the Missional Church by Phil Wagler - June 6, 7:30pm at Zurich Mennonite Church. Books will be available or you can pre-order your copy by contacting Jen at waglers@hay.net or 519-236-4709.

Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter…a gentle, non-threatening, private experience to make time for each other that is both challenging and rewarding, June 12-14 at Conrad Grebel College. Brochures and application forms are posted beside the Youth Room.

Opportunities in the Community…

Stratford-Perth Habitat for Humanity expects to begin a build on Hyde Rd., Stratford in May. Volunteer builders, lunch providers, and fundraisers are needed. Donations are also gratefully received with 100% of funds going to the building. Volunteer forms are posted beside the Youth Rm.