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 29, 2010.
The Eternal God
Gen 21:22-34
Speaker: Herb Sawatzky
Worship Planner: Jeanine Clarke

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
All Christian Ed classes have ended for the Summer.
Classes will resume in September.

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This Week’s Birthdays…
Aug 29 - Dave Graff, Zachary Martin
Aug 30 - Elsa Cornish
Sep 1 - Elijah Gerber, Erma Meadows
Sep 3 - Makaylie Allen, Dean MacDonald, Sam Mason, Louise Schroeder
On your birthday, put coins or pennies in the Penny Power Jar.

This Week…
Monday - 7:00pm Ladies 3-Pitch, Newton (Meet at Avon: 6pm)

Next Sunday…
Worship Planner - Herb Sawatzky
Topic: Living Simply

Office Hours for the coming week:
Herb - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, - morning & afternoon
Jane is in a canoe until Wed., but available on Thurs. & Fri. (519-625-8182)
Brenda - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9am - 12 noon
Sara - Wednesday

Avon Notices…

Below the Mailboxes: Lebold Letters, Summer 2010 and LT Minutes (August 4).

Care Groups at Avon. A description of the Care Groups is posted beside the Library. To sign up, use the form provided and place in the Pastoral Care Commission mailbox or speak to a PCC member.

Leadership Team recommends Avon become more intentional in reaching out to our community, friends and neighbours on an ongoing basis. This will require a team who will keep this before the congregation. If you would like to be part of this Outreach Team or would like more information about it, please contact Mel Lichty.

Parents & Tots begins again on Wed., September 8 at 9:30am. All parents with children kindergarten age and younger are invited. Please invite your friends as well.

Women of Avon. How to Enhance Your Nutrition by eating something as healthy and delicious as chocolate! Come and hear Linda and Chris discuss this topic on Wed., Sep 8, 7pm at the church.

Prayers: Joys & Requests…

Please pray for the emotional recovery of people whose neighbours and family were killed by mudslides in El Salvador, earthquakes in Indonesia and flooding in the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and India.

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

ATTENTION JEWELS. The date for lunch and the matinee at Walters Theatre has been changed from Sept. 9 to Friday, Sept. 17. We are to be there at 11:30am to 12:00 noon. Payment is due to Florence.

Wedding Gift Bag for Annica (Horst) and Andrew Napier. Thank you to those who have signed the card. This is the last Sunday the gift bag will be available on the servery counter if you wish to make a donation.

Park Visit with the Lebolds. Randy, Anita and the boys are excited to be worshipping here on Sunday, Aug 29. They are planning to spend the afternoon at Upper Queens Park and would love for their Avon Church family to join them. Bring a packed lunch and come and go as you are able.

WORDS - a dramatic presentation of the teachings of Jesus. Amy Zehr is bringing the “red letters” to life as recorded in the book of Luke. Join us at Avon Mennonite Church this evening 7:00pm. Admission by donation.

Men’s Fellowship will meet for breakfast at the Arden Park on Saturday, Sept 11 at 8:30am. There’s lots of room, the food is always great, and it is liberally mixed with great conversation - a wonderful combination! Join us on the “Porch” off the dining room. For rides, call Mark at 519-348- 4611. Hope to see you there.

Let’s make a generous statement that we love our neighbours in Pakistan. On Sep 5, Avon will take a special offering for those devastated by catastrophic flooding in Pakistan. Funds will be forwarded to MCC who in turn will forward them to trusted and experienced agencies who are already working there (MCC does not have its own staff in Pakistan). This offering is eligible for our government’s matching funds.

Keeping You Connected…

Aldaview Annual Pork Barbeque. Sunday, Sept. 12, 11:30am to 1:30pm at the New Hamburg Community Centre. Payment by donation at the door. Your support of this fundraising event is appreciated.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is seeking Chief Executive Officer to provide leadership for their corporate office and three divisions: Aldaview Services, Greenwood Court and Nithview Community. Please see the posting on the bulletin board beside the Youth Room or www.tcmhomes.com.

Opportunities in the Community…

Stratford YFC/Youth Unlimited has partnered with Waterdown YFC and Carnival Cruise Lines to offer a fundraising cruise Feb 6 - 13. Details are posted beside the Youth Room.