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 31, 2010.
Luke 6
Speaker: Jane Kuepfer
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
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…
Feb 2 - Larysa Adamovich, Isaac Simard
Feb 5 - Amanda Martin
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

This Week…
Tuesday - 6:30pm Volleyball for all ages
Thursday - 7:00pm Basketball for all ages

 

Next Sunday:
Worship Planner - Howard Lebold
sermon passage - Luke 7:36-50

 

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

 

Avon Notices…

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

Available below the mailboxes: Avon Reflections, LT Minutes for January 12.

Annual Budget Meeting is Feb 7 at 7:00pm.

Youth Focus  - Wednesday at 7:00pm. See you there!
Today’s Question: Why do bad things happen to good people?  And how can we respond to people who are angry at God because they do?
We are studying Exodus 9.  Question of the week: Saving sex for marriage - why? And how?

Supporting Our Youth: Friday, Feb 5 - Avon Youth are participating in ‘A Night in the Cold’ to benefit Shelterlink. To sponsor us, fill in a pledge on the bulletin board outside the Youth Room - thanks!)

Sunday, Feb 7 - Chili lunch fundraiser for youth going to ‘Today’s Teens Conference’ in February.

Women of Avon will meet in Feb. 10 at 7 pm. Topic: Exercise at Home with Kathy Young, Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor. Sign-up sheet and more information are posted on the W of A bulletin board.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray for Norm Nicolson who is struggling with mononucleosis; and for his overall health. He has suffered from dysentery and malaria in the past year. Pray that he will find adequate rest and strength to combat this disease.

Please contact the church office (519-273-2261) with prayer requests for the bulletin by Thursday, 9:00am..

The Jewels (50+, note age change). Please feel welcome to join us for breakfast at the Arden Park Hotel, 9:00am on February 6. Remember to wear something red!

Winter Carnival - February 6th - indoor/outdoor games start at 3:30, followed by our jello contest, a pizza supper and the movie, ‘Up’. Sign-up for pizza beside the youth room; Jello contest categories: best edible, most creative, and best kids creation

Men`s Fellowship Breakfast. Jeff Clarke is hosting breakfast at 8:30am, Sat., Feb 20 (42 Youngs St.). Please join us for this time of sharing food and fellowship. RSVP to Mark Dawson (519-348-4611) or Earl Martin (519-271-9355).

Volunteer Equipping Day at Avon on Saturday, February 27th, from 9am-4pm, featuring scripture reflection, teaching, roleplays, case studies, video clips and more, led by Betty Pries. Lunch and child-care for $5 per child are included. Please sign up on the bulletin board by the youth room.

Avon Event Calendar: (revised and updated
Feb 6 Avon Winter Carnival
Feb 7 Annual Budget Meeting
Feb 16 Shrove Tuesday
Feb 21 Prayer Service - 7pm
Feb 27 Volunteer Equipping Day: 9am-4:30pm
Mar 20 MCC night
Mar 28 Prayer Service - 7pm
Apr 1 Maundy Thursday
May 28-30 Avon Prayer Retreat at Hidden Acres
June 8 Men’s Spirituality evening
June 20 Baptism & Picnic at Hidden Acres
June 25-27 L-Team Retreat

The Missions Commission is encouraging Avon to respond to MCC’s request for material aid by collecting items for relief kits until Feb 14. Copies of the”Relief Kit Shopping List” are in your bulletin, extras below the mailboxes. Collection boxes will be available in the foyer. If you are interested in knotting a comforter, please contact Bernice (519-273-2955).

Shrove Tuesday is on Feb 16. Pancake supper will be served at 6pm followed by a worship and communion service at 7pm.

Keeping You Connected…

NEW! Main dropoff location for MCC Blankets, sheets and relief Kits for Haiti: Unit 1, 50 Ottawa Street, Kitchener. Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am -9pm; Saturday, 9am - 12 pm. Other drop-off locations: MCC Thrift Shops.

All Mennonite Savings & Credit Union branches are currently accepting financial donations in support of MCC`s Haiti relief efforts.

Feb. 15th Family Day Open House at Hidden Acres. Drop in any time from 10am - 3pm for a free family day of fun indoor and outdoor activities. A poster outlining the day and events is posted beside the Youth Room.

A copy of the MAX Canada Report to Constituent Congregations is posted beside the Youth Room.

Opportunities in the Community…

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate invites you to the 16th Annual Rockway Dinner & Auction Extravaganza, Feb 27. The event includes a dinner and entertainment by “Soul Sauce.” For info or tickets call 519-342-0007 x3012.