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 23, 2009.
Look Up! Look Wa…ay Up!
Colossians 3:1-17
Speaker: Herb Sawatzky
Worship Planner: Howard Lebold

 

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
All Christian Ed classes have ended for the Summer.
Classes will resume in September.
A sincere thank you to all teachers and assistants.

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

This Week…
Monday - 7:00pm Ladies 3-Pitch in Newton (Leave church: 6:00.)

 

Next Sunday:
Worship Planner - Jeanine Clarke

 

Office Hours for the coming week:
Herb - Monday to Thursday, (morning & afternoon)
Brenda - Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Jane is up north in a canoe with her family until Friday.

 

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

 

Avon Notices…

Care Groups are starting again. A list of the current groups is posted on the Library door. If you are still interested in joining a group, please speak to a Pastoral Care Commission member.

Youth & Jr. Youth - Wednesday, Sep 2 at 6:00pm. BBQ at Jane’s place. Bring your family!
Youth Focus begins on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00pm. Watch for details…

Jr Youth - plan to come camping with us at ‘Jr Pitch 2009′, September 18-20th. An awesome weekend for everyone in gr6-9. Check your mailboxes for a registration form, or get one from Marion or Jane if we missed you!

For changes to the 2009 Directory…please see a printed copy of this week’s bulletin in the literature rack.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please continue to pray for Randy & Anita Lebold as they prepare to move to BC. They are looking for someone to rent their house - if you have some leads, please feel free to give the Lebold’s a call.

Please pray that the church in troubled regions like Southern Africa, Ethiopian and Sudan will be a voice of light, truth and grace. Pray for courage and strength for the mission workers in these regions.

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

Keeping You Connected…

MCC Donations needed. MCC Ontario is facing a million dollar shortfall as its August year end approaches. You are invited to make an August donation and help MCC to continue and grow their ministry of hope worldwide.

Sept 11-13, Building Community Retreat for people with disabilities, their families, and supporters at Hidden Acres Camp. Theme: “Healthy Approaches to Conflict” Brochures with details and registration forms are posted beside the Youth Room.

Volunteers Needed for Disability Retreat. A list of areas needing volunteers for the Sept 11-13 Building Community Retreat at Hidden Acres Camp is posted beside the Youth Room. This is a good service project for small groups.

It’s BBQ Season! Support the MCC Elmira Meat Canning Project by purchasing beef and pork burgers or regular and garlic sausage. Call 519-669-2462.

MCEC Water Bottles. New silver water bottles featuring the MCEC logo and dove in red are available for $20 from Margaret Oakey (mailto:moakey@mcec.ca).

Billet Homes Needed for Sep 4. One night may be required for the out-of-town volunteer construction crews involved with the MennoHomes “barn-raising” of 4 housing units in Wellesley. Please contact Jackie at MCC Ontario (519 745-8458) if you are able to provide bed and breakfast in the Wellesley area.

Application deadline for the Abner Martin Music Scholarship is Sep 15. To request information and/or an application form contact Lewis at lbrubacher@sympatico.ca.

“Reesor” a play about Mennonite pioneers in northern Ontario during the early 20th century is being presented at St Jacob’s Church Theatre, Sept 18, 19, & 20. Tickets are available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union (Elmira, Waterloo, Kitchener and New Hamburg)

Brubacher House Museum Hosts Wanted. Host(s) able to live on site and provide tours are needed immediately. Rent and utilities are free. For more information, contact E. Paul Penner, CGUC Director of Operations, at (519) 885-0220, x24231 or eppenner@uwaterloo.ca.

Silver Lake Camp - Fall Work Weekend. If you are looking for good fun, good work and good food please consider joining us on October 23, 24 and 25 for our fall work-weekend. All are welcome! Please RSVP to David Erb, silverlake@slmc.on.ca or 519-422-1401.