Avon Mennonite Church
We’re glad you’re here!

 

Our service begins at 9:15 a.m.

“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.”
Luke 9:51 (NRSV)

 

March 28, 2010.
‘The things that make for peace…’
Luke 19:28-45
Speaker: Herb Sawatzky
Worship Planner: Greg Wideman

 

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) meeting 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 - 11:00-11:50am
“Entering the New Testament.” Meeting Rooms

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This Week’s Birthdays…
Mar 28 - Don Simard
Mar 29 - Ralph Gerber
Mar 31 - Carter Lemke, Mikayla Stafford
Apr 1 - Duane Bauman, Diane Sims, Aleah Sawatzky
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

This Week…
Tonight - Prayer Service at 7:00pm. We will be praying through the stations of the cross.
Tuesday - 6:30pm Volleyball for all ages.
Thursday - 7:00pm Basketball for all ages.

 

Next Sunday…
Worship Planner - Herb Sawatzky and Sarah Erb
Text: Luke 24:1-12

 

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

 

Avon Notices…

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

Below the mailboxes:  Avon Daily Reflections

Youth Focus
Meet at 7PM this week to go help Cheryl pack for her move, then return to the church to watch the story of Exodus on video!

Plan to attend: Maundy Thursday Service, April 1st beginning at 7:30pm. We will have communion, and an offering will be collected for the Sharing Fund.

Easter Sunday (April 4). NO C. Ed classes on Easter Sunday. You are asked to bring muffins and yeast baked goods. Fruit and beverages (juice, coffee, and tea) will be provided.

Cheryl Houston is moving within Stratford on Mar. 31 and could use some help, especially with furniture. Please call her at 519-301-7880 if you are able to help and/or have a truck that could be used that day.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray that God will provide comfort and resources for the people in Chile as they face the devastation caused by the earthquake of Feb. 27. Pray that problems of looting and violence will be overcome with compassion and solidarity, and for an efficient and well-resourced response effort from N. American ministry partners.

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

Are you missing a container? A collection of items left behind from church events is on the servery. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity after Sunday, Mar 28.

MISSION TRIP! Plans are now in place for an inter-generational ‘Learning Through Service’ trip to Montreal, July 6-12. If you would like to join Avon’s team, talk to Jane Kuepfer. Our youth are especially encouraged to come along!

Ladies: If you are interested in playing baseball on Monday nights and are 13 years old or older, please contact Kathy Martin at 5190272-2576 or markat@rogers.com.

You are encouraged to attend a ‘Global Food Justice Evening’ - hosted by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank - at Avon, Apr 8, 6:30-9pm. All are welcome to a Potluck and talk by Carol Thiessen. See the poster by the Youth Room.

The Mennonite Magazine is again being made available through a group subscription plan. To receive a copy, please sign the sheet posted beside the Youth Room TODAY and place your payment ($44.50) in the offering by April 11.

Keeping You Connected…

Posted beside the Youth Room: MCC News Release outlining the plans for its multi-year response to the Haiti earthquake or go to mcc.org/haitiearthquake.

MCC Ontario’s Restorative Justice Program is seeking a volunteer driver for weekly appointments from Milverton to Kitchener. Please contact Lor at 519-745-8458 or lorim@mennonite.cc.on.ca if you can help.

Everyone is invited to join Close Connection in concert at Tavistock Mennonite Church on Mar 28 at 2:30pm. A freewill offering will be taken to support a mission trip to Africa. For details, contact Linda at 519-462-2595.

Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church invites you to an Easter Vigil on Apr 3, 8pm featuring Vespers sung by Menno Singers as well as readings and prayers.

Easter Kid’s Day! Kids aged SK to Gr. 8 are invited to join the Botswana Bible Troupe for a morning of singing, crafts, Bible stores and games at East Zorra Mennonite Church, 9am-12pm, Apr 3. No cost but a donation is encouraged.

Brochures to register for Summer Camp are available in the literature rack opposite the mailboxes.
Opportunities in the Community…

Sunday, Mar 28, 6-7:30pm. soulspace invites you to an evening of images and conversation with Benjamin J. Myers Capital Hill, an international photographer recently returned from Haiti.

Stations of the Cross, an interactive exhibit on Thurs., Apr. 1 at soulspace, Doors open at 7pm. Engage the art, reflect, pause, meditate. Details are posted beside the Youth Room.

Stratford & District Right to Life Garage Sale, Apr 10, 8:30am - 12 noon at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. For a list of the donations needed, see the poster beside the Youth Room.

You are invited to attend the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Mennonite Savings & Credit Union, Apr 12, 7pm at the Rockway Mennonite Collegiate.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for El Salvador Children’s Education will be on Apr 12 at The Black Angus in Stratford. Cost $15. For details & tickets, call Lynne T. (519-272-9861).

Walking Free Workshop presented by By Peaceful Waters, April 16-18 at Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs. Details and information to register is available beside the Youth Room.