Bulletin for February 1, 2009
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.
February 1, 2009.
Living Vocationally
Receiving Our Calling
Ephesians 2:4-10
Worship Planner: Greg Wideman
Speaker: 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 11:00 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 in The Attik
Youth
Adult Class - all welcome. Kingdom of God theme. Life Style for Believers, both from the Old and New Testament. Led by Mel Lichty.”
This Week’s Birthdays…
Feb 1 - Mercedes Roth
Feb 2 - Larysa Adamovich, Isaac Simard
Feb 5 - Amanda Petrie
Feb 7 - Kelly Simard, Charlotte Steckly
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.
This Week…
Tuesday - 7:00pm Volleyball for all ages.
Wednesday - 6-9:00pm Spanish Classes (GC Meeting Rooms)
Next Sunday:
Worship Planner - Herb Sawatzky
Office Hours for the coming week:
Herb - Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. (morning & afternoon)
Brenda - Mon., Thurs. & Fri. (9:00am - 12 noon)
Avon Notices…
Background information to Visual Worship Enhancement is posted on the bulletin board beside the Library.
Avon’s receipts for 2008 donations were placed in the church mailboxes on January 18th. Please store your receipt in a safe place until you file your income tax return for 2008. If you have questions, contact George Schroeder.
Avon Ladies Retreat is February 6-7. There are 3 spots left, confirm your attendance by getting your registration form to Anita Lebold soon!!
Jewels (55+) meeting for breakfast on Saturday, February 7 at 9:00 am, Arden Park Hotel. Wear something red!
A Congregational Meeting is planned for February 10, 7:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room to discuss the 2009 budget.
LT Minutes for January 20 are available below the mailboxes.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Feb 14, 8:00am at the Arden Park Hotel. Come and bring a friend!
Relief Kits for Gaza - ‘Content lists’ are available by the library; volunteers willing to take the kits to New Hamburg or Kitchener can please contact the office.
YOUTH…Wednesday, 7-9pm; Band practice followed by Focus and snack. Bring your music binders!
For additions to the 2009 Directory…please see a printed copy of this week ’s bulletin in the literature rack.
Prayers: Joys & Requests…
David Schmucker is being baptized today at Toronto United Mennonite Church.
Please pray for successful planning of a N. American Indigenous tour to the Global Youth Summit and Mennonite World Conference Assembly Gathering in Asuncion, Paraguay in July 2009.
Please contact the church office (519-273-2261) with prayer requests for the bulletin by Wednesday, 6:00 pm.
Keeping you connected…
Pandora Press and The Institute of Anabaptist Mennonite Studies presents “An Author Event” Feb 5, 4:00pm at Conrad Grebel. Details are posted beside the Youth Room.
Month of Guided Prayer, Feb 25 - Apr 1. During Lent you are invited to participate in a small group led by a prayer guide. Copies of the complete details and a registration form are posted beside the Youth Room. Registration deadline: Feb 6.
Hidden Acres Camp is hosting a “Family Day Retreat” Feb 16, 9:30am - 3:00pm. This is a fun-packed day including lunch and snacks. For details and cost, see the notice posted beside the Youth Room. Advance registration is required.
Tavistock Mennonite Church is hosted their first ever Pie Auction & Social, Feb 7 at 7:30pm. All proceeds will go to sending delegates to the World Conference in Paraguay. Everyone is welcome!
Mennonite Savings & Credit Union is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Kitchener office. If interested details are posted beside the Youth Room.
Willowgrove, a Christian organization affiliated with the Mennonite Church, is seeking an Executive Director. For more information, visit www.willowgrove.ca
Opportunities in the Community…
All you can eat Spaghetti & Salad Dinner including drink and dessert (provided by the Avon Jewels) on April 6 at Black Angus Restaurant, Stratford. Proceeds are to send children to school in El Salvador. There are four seatings and take out. For tickets ($15) see Lynne Ternosky.
Bandarama, an even in support of L’Arche Stratford’s Creative Arts Centre, is being held at Northwestern SS, Feb 18 at 7:00pm. Admission is your donation. See poster beside the Youth Room.