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.

 

September 27, 2009.
Speaker: Renee Sauder
Interim Area Church Minister for MCEC
Worship Planner: 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 Ed Classes for Children begin TODAY!
Adult Classes will resume September 20.
Children at 11:00am
All Classes (JK-8) meet in The Attik (Room 5)
11:15 -12:00 noon
JK & SK Room 1
Grades 1-8 The Attik
Youth - 11:00-12:00 noon Youth Room
Adult - 11:00-11:50 am
Studying the Gospel of Mark, “God in Action” Mel Lichty
Greenwood Court Meeting Rooms

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This Week’s Birthdays…
Sep 28 - Jessica Bickley
Sep 29 - Laura Dawson
Sep 30 - Anne Rolleman, Jessica Ropp
Oct 1 - Glenn Gerber
Oct 3 - Slava Adamovich
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

This Week…
Tuesday - 6:30pm Volleyball for all ages

 

Next Sunday:
Worship Planner - Herb Sawatzky

 

Office Hours for the coming week:
Herb - Monday to Thursday, (morning & afternoon)
Jane - Tues. and Wed. (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Brenda - Monday, Thursday, & Friday (9:00am - 12:00pm)

 

Avon Notices…

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

Care Groups Leaders meeting - October 4th, during the CE time in the Greenwood Hallway off of the mutli-purpose room.

Youth Focus  - Wednesday at 7:00pm. See you there!

LT Minutes for September 14 are available below the mailboxes.

Women of Avon Ladies Night Out. Welcome back, ladies to a dessert/coffee/tea information evening on Wed., Sep 30 from 7:00-9:00pm.

Everyone is invited to meet at Upper Queen’s Park following Christian Education today for a potluck picnic. If you last name starts with A-M, bring a main course and if it begins with N-Z, bring dessert or salad. Please bring your own dishes/cutlery & lawn chairs. Feel free to bring some outdoor games. In case of rain., we will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room. Hope to see you there!

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray for John Clark and Anicka Fast of Montreal, as they serve with C.C.C. as health and church connection workers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast - Oct 10 at Arden Park Hotel, 8:30am. All are welcome to this time of sharing in fellowship, good food and good frineds! If you need a ride, please call Mark Dawson at 519-348-4611.

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

Coming This Fall…
Sunday, Oct 4 - Prayer Service, beginning at 7pm
Friday, Oct 16 - Inter-generational Event at 7pm, hosted by the Jewels
Saturday, Oct 24 - Audience of One at CRC, at 7pm
Sunday, Nov 22 - Prayer Service, beginning at 7pm
Saturday, Nov 28 - Christmas Dinner

Avon Jewels - October 3, 9:00am, breakfast at the Arden Park Hotel.

Keeping You Connected…

Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS). We are now scheduling our Fall projects running from Oct 5 to Dec 11. To schedule individuals or a group, call Sarah Yoder, (800) 241-8111.mailto:darren@breslaumennonitechurch.ca

Women of MCEC Enrichment Day - Oct 24, 10:30-3:30 at Listowel Mennonite Church. Theme: Following Christ in Our Time. Details are posted on the Women of Avon bulletin board.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is accepting applications for the position of Director of Maintenance at its head office in New Hamburg. Please see the bulletin board beside the Youth Room for more detailed information.

MDS Urgent Needs Assistant Cook, New Orleans, LA in Oct.; Office manager, Pass Christian, MS, Oct. 3-Nov. 8; Small groups to assist with foundation work Oct. 4 t-16.
Short-term groups (1-2 weeks) are needed for new construction projects in California during November. To volunteer at an RV site. Call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111.

Opportunities in the Community…

A Global Update: Open Doors Amid Opposition. Sep 28 at 7:00pm, Arden Park Hotel. Come and be challenged as Rev. Paul Estabrooks shares of his experiences with Open Doors in restricted countries. Reservation requested. See bulletin board beside the Youth Room.

Community Thanksgiving Food Drive. Please join in the Food Drive Kick-off for House of Blessing and The Salvation Army at Festival Marketplace on Oct. 3, 11:00am - 3:00pm. Items needed are posted beside the Youth Room.

4th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Everyone is welcome to attend this complimentary breakfast at the Arden Park Hotel, October 8 from 7:00 - 8:45am. Guest speaker is Kathy Mainse (100 Huntley Street). To reserve a seat contact Pat Shantz at pshantz@city.stratford.on.ca or 519-271-0250×236 by October 2

Take a Stand for Life. Join the Life Chain in Stratford on Sunday, October 2, 2-3pm. See poster beside the Youth Room for details.