MENNO MENNONITE CHURCH 1378 N. Damon Rd., Ritzville, WA 99169 (509) 659-0926 Email: menno@centurytel.net Web site: http://menno.wa.us.mennonite.net Matthew Yoder, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Worship/11:00 a.m. Sunday School _____________________________________________________ September 12, 2010 Vol. LI, No. 37 Greeter: Dorothy Franz Candle lighter: Morgan Shields Accompanist/Song leader: Music Team Welcome as we worship the Lord with gladness, for it is God who deserves our praise and thanksgiving. GATHERING Prelude Welcome Call To Worship Prayer PRAISING *Hymns #20 HWB *Songs “Come and See” “Shout to the North” “Ancient Words” OFFERING Music Team - STS #47 “Let The Children Come To Me” LISTENING Children’s Time Penny Power Scripture Jonah 1-2 Message REPENTENCE AND DELIVERANCE RESPONDING Song “I Will Exalt You” Announcements, Sharing and Prayer S.S. Introduction—Butch Gering, Bev Kulm SENDING *Hymn #581 HWB “Take Thou My Hand, O Father” *Benediction Postlude Menno Mennonite Church, a Christian Anabaptist Community, equips believers through relevant Worship and Study, and expresses God’s love to others through Stewardship and Service. MISSION NETWORK PRAYER REQUEST The London Mennonite Centre is seeking a new locale as this 57-year-old ministry adapts to current needs. Pray for discernment as staff and trustees make decisions. TODAY 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Noon: S.S. Kickoff Picnic. Plan to stay for a fun afternoon of fellowship, games, and getting wet! 1:30 p.m. COME, JOIN IN CELEBRATING Mel and Erna Kagele’s 56th wedding anniversary at a reception at Menno. MCA FLYERS and a limited number of posters are available under the bulletin board for you to publicize this event. THIS WEEK Wed., Sept. 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. All women are invited to join in studying the DVD-based video study FAITHFUL, ABUNDANT, TRUE featuring Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore. Thurs., Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m. Washington Pastor Cluster meets at Vantage. COMMON THREADS: Anabaptist & African American Songs & Stories of Suffering & Hope will be presented at Zion Mennonite Church, Hubbard, OR next Sunday, Sept. 19, 4:00 p.m. MCA CORNER *CHILDREN’S AUCTION—For children 6th grade and younger with an accompanying adult (parent or grandparent). Contact MCA CORNER CONTINUED-Diane Gering for donation ideas. New items are preferred; stuffed animals are not recommended. More details will be coming. *AUCTION ITEMS Need handmade and unique items. Contact Cleon Claassen at 509-765-9475 or cclaassen@smwireless.net. *GREAT GATHERINGS—all kinds of items. We tell people if it isn't auction quality, but is above yard sale, we want it! Contact Dennis & Colleen Kagele at dkagele@ccser.net or 509-659-1663. *MCA SUNDAY SERVICE (Oct. 3) will be at Warden Mennonite Church at 10:00 a.m. NEXT SUNDAY, Sept. 19, 2010 Greeters: Cleon & Elizabeth Claassen Candle lighter: Devin Schafer Accompanist: Sharon Meyer Song leader: Bill Dyck PITTSBURG 2011: BRIDGES TO THE CROSS Hooray, the biennial Mennonite Church USA Convention is coming up this summer! The convention will be on July 4-8, 2011. The theme this year is “Bridges to the Cross” and the Scripture text is 2 Corinthians 5:16-20. Pittsburgh, known as the City of Three Rivers, is connected by 446 bridges – the theme will address both bridges of reconciliation within the Church and bridges from the Church to the broader culture. Please consider being a delegate this year! There will also be fun and exciting opportunities and programs for Youth, Junior Youth, and children of all ages.