Celebrate the ministry of your national church family via
Twitter (@mennochurch) and Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteChurchCanada)
Willard Metzger, Executive Director of Mennonite Church Canada, shares why he
is proud of his church on his blog at http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/2477.
Mennonite World Conference is coming to North America (July 21-26 2015 in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) and MWC is encouraging congregations to learn about
our Anabaptist global family. “What We Believe Together: Exploring the ‘Shared
Convictions’ of Anabaptist-related Churches” by Alfred Neufeld is a good starting
point and includes questions for discussion. For more info, go to mwccmm.org/pa2015 and click on “Journey to PA” under the Resources tab.
PrayerNet: Pray for peace in Nigeria as the country prepares for elections this
month. Ask God for strength, mercy, and patience in very trying times as the
churches—and others—are victimized by brutal violence.
Prayer Concerns (For your prayers during the week)
CHARLESWOOD MENNONITE CHURCH
February 8, 2015
Education Hour 9:30
English Worship Service 10:45 am
| Korean Worship Service 1:30 pm
Worship Leader: LeAnn Friesen
Song Leader: Rebecca Harder
Reflection: James Friesen
Speaker: Jeff Friesen
Pianist: Velma Braun
Ushers: Mike & Val Smith & Family
GATHERING
Welcome and introductions
Hymn
Call to Worship
Have we not known? Have we not heard?
Has it not been told to us since the beginning?
Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles;
They shall run and not be weary;
They shall walk and not faint.
Hymn
Prayer of Confession
God, you are everlasting,
The creator of all that is.
Your understanding is beyond measure.
We confess to you that we have
Sinned against you and our neighbours.
In your compassion, forgive us,
For we place our hope in your steadfast love.
Words of Assurance
Hymn
John’s Office Hours: Tue-Fri mornings
Please submit announcements/order of worship
Jeff’s Office Hours: Tue-Thur 9:00 am-2:00 pm
to Anita by Thursday morning
Anita’s Office Hours: Thur & Fri mornings
at cwoodmc@mymts.net or 204-837-7982.
Church Office........................................................... cwoodmc@mymts.net; 204-837-7982
Church Website ................................................................................. www.mts.net/~cwoodmc
John Braun – Pastor (john.p.braun@mymts.net) ................................................. 204-895-4567
Jeff Friesen – Associate Pastor (jeffdafriesen@gmail.com) ................................. 204-996-0398
Heemyeong (Paul) Kang – Associate Pastor ........................................................ 204-219-1918
Anita Epp – Office Admin Assistant ..................................................................... 204-837-7982
Deacons:
Titus Guenther (chair)........ 204-488-9747
Sarah Claassen ................... 204-996-6594
Trevor De Ryck ................. 204-477-1669
Ron & Wendy Dueck ........ 204-896-5057
Jennifer Kim ......................... 204-291-1320
Hwang Lee ........................... 204-261-5029
Charlotte Martens ................. 204-477-1669
Edna Peters ........................... 204-889-4959
HEARING THE WORD
Story
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Isaiah 40:21-31
Hymn
Sermon: “What are we doing when we give?”
Hymn
RESPONDING
Offering
Reflection: James Friesen
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
SENDING
Hymn
Benediction
YOUTH Announcements
Youth Council Meeting: TONIGHT, 7:30 pm at Jasmin’s house
~ Please return hymnbooks to the shelves at the back of the sanctuary. Thank you. ~
THIS WEEK
 TODAY,
 Sat, 6:30-8:00 pm – Venture Clubs Gym Night at the Winnipeg Mennonite
Elementary School Bedson Campus (250 Bedson in St. James). Please wear
suitable indoor attire (including runners). If you have any questions, please
contact Byron Neufeld or Andrea Goertzen.
UP-COMING EVENTS
 NEXT SUNDAY, 9:30 am – Catechism Class will meet in John’s office
 Feb 22 (Sun), 7:00 pm – Annual General Meeting
CHURCH FAMILY NOTES
John & Velma Braun and Paul Kang are leading worship at Lindenwood Manor and
Terrace this afternoon.
POWER of CHANGE: Adults (to date): $111.67. Youth and Young Adults: $12.55.
Thanks for your support.
MENNONITE CHURCH MANITOBA/CANADA & COMMUNITY
Everyone is welcome to attend the Friday evening worship service, part of
Mennonite Church Manitoba Annual Gathering at Douglas Mennonite Church,
7:00 pm, Feb. 27. Worship features speaker Chuck Neufeld. See poster.
Will you be part of it? Hundreds of persons from Africa, Asia, Latin America and
Europe have already registered for PA 2015, Mennonite World Conference in
Harrisburg, PA July 21-26. An opportunity to make new friends, listen to the stories
of their lives and congregations, pray for each other, and take courage from these
fellow believers from around the world. Five days of great music, workshops, small
sharing groups, tours, inspirational sermons from many lands, and much more! To
register today, go to www.mwc-cmm.org/pa2015. We hope to meet you there. It’s a
chance of a lifetime!
Mennonite Church Canada is having Spring Leadership Assembly from March 4-7
(Wed-Sat) at CanadInns-Fort Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy and seeking for billets (for
a couple of nights stay) and rides for those who are coming from outside of
Manitoba. If anybody is interested, please contact Kara Ledohowski (204-888-6781
ext 109). It helps us to reduce the cost and would be much appreciated.
Lent-At Home family resource booklets produced by Mennonite Church Canada
are available for pick-up in the foyer. You can also download this free resource at
http://www.commonword.ca/SelectDownloadFormat/43/17427.
A Place in the Kingdom: Paintings and Stories Celebrating Farm Animals by
Manitoba artist Lynda Toews. Mar. 13-Jun. 20 at MHC Gallery. Opening Reception
Mar. 15, 2:30 pm. Free admission, storytelling, refreshments, 100 free story
booklets. For Gallery info, call Connie Wiebe at 204 888 6781, extension 194.
View entire exhibit online at: http://gallery.mennonitechurch.ca/sites/
gallery.mennonitechurch.ca/files/APlaceInTheKingdom.pdf.
Directory Update: Loren Braul – 204-995-5347
Lori Dueck – 204-291-1941
MCC - MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MANITOBA/CANADA
WESTGATE MENNONITE COLLEGIATE (86 West Gate; 204-775-7111)
 Westgate Parent Association Fruit & Cheese Fundraiser - offering boxes of
pink grapefruit, navel oranges and 14 varieties of Bothwell Fine Manitoba
Cheese. Contact person: Vaughn Rempel Snider. Deadline for orders and
payment: TODAY! Products available for pick-up at church on March 1.
Westgate appreciates your support in this fundraising effort.
 Westgate Mennonite Collegiate invites applications for a teacher for our first
class of Grade Six students, to begin Sept. 2015. The full time position will
include teaching Christian Studies in addition to Manitoba Curriculum. Interested
applicants should direct résumé (incl. 3 references) and cover letter by Feb. 27 to:
Ozzie Rempel, Vice Principal, Westgate Mennonite Collegiate, 86 West Gate,
Wpg MB R3C 2E1, orempel@westgatemennonite.ca, Fax: 204-786-1651.
 Quilting & sewing volunteer opportunities with MCC. If you're interested in
sewing or quilting throughout the year with MCC in Manitoba, or would like to
help plan MCC's annual Quilt Show & Sale, give us a call! MCC Manitoba has a
variety of opportunities to fit your schedule and individual interests. For details,
call Sophia at 204-261-6381 or email sophiakutsiuruba@mennonitecc.ca.
 Thrift shop job opening: The Kildonan MCC Community Assistance Centre
(KMTS) invites applications for Chief Operating Officer (COO). Further info
at: http://thrift.mcc.org/shops/winnipeg-kildonan-thrift
 MCC Manitoba’s 50th anniversary benefit concert: Apr. 18, 7:00 pm at Knox
United Church. Keynote speaker: The Right Honourable Joe Clark. Get your
tickets by visiting mccmanitoba.ca/50 or calling 204-261-6381. (Tickets for the
rescheduled November event are not valid.)
 MCC Furniture Thrift Store AGM: Wed., Feb. 25, 7:30 pm at Portage Avenue
Mennonite Church. This is meeting is open to anyone interested in attending.
CAMPS WITH MEANING (895-CAMP or www.campswithmeaning.org)
 Camper Registration Forms are here! Pick one up on the table under the
mailboxes. Register early as spots fill up quickly!
 Ropes/Wall Climbing Instruction: Camps with Meaning will provide training in
ropes instructing & wall climbing, May 2 & 3 at Camp Assiniboia. This is free in
exchange for working throughout the year when needed! A nice balance of CwM
staff [for summer] and seniors ready for adventure [throughout the year] is VERY
welcome! Please email risaak@mennochurch.mb.ca with any level of interest!
 Camps with Meaning Challenge to churches: Can your church provide support
staff for a week of service at camp? Please see poster or call 204-895-2267.
CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY (www.cmu.ca)
 Face2Face Community Discussion Series: You Lost Me: The Church and Young
Adults. Feb 10, 7-8:30 pm, Marpeck Commons. Many young Canadians have
stepped away from institutionalized religion, a trend that has been growing for the
past 25 years. Join us as we investigate young adult perspectives and convictions
related to church and faith. Co-hosted by CMU faculty Irma Fast Dueck and
Graduate Student Peter Epp (article), join in conversation with a diverse panel of
young adults including Kirsten (Hamm) Epp, Danielle Morton, Mike Wiebe, and
Lukas Thiessen. All are welcome; admission free. Details at cmu.ca/face2face.
 Xplore: Keep Thinking at the Intersection of Faith & Life: A 55-Plus
Enrichment Program offers courses investigating dimensions of Christian faith,
our world, and life in it. Wed mornings (six-weeks) in Spring. cmu.ca/xplore/.
 Guided Tour of Marpeck Commons in Feb and Mar. To reserve a spot and for
more details call 204-487-3300 ext. 625 or email development@cmu.ca.
 Canadian School of Peacebuilding, June 15-19 & 22–26. Info available at
csop.cmu.ca or csop@cmu.ca.
 CMU invites applications for full-time salaried position of Assistant Director of
Facilities & Hosting (start date Mar. 16). Applications should be submitted
immediately and will be accepted until position is filled. Direct inquiries to
Dianna Robson, Dir. of Human Resources: drobson@cmu.ca; 204-594-0532.
WIDER COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jeff Halper, an American-born anthropologist, author, lecturer, and political activist
who has lived in Israel since 1973; the co-founder and Director of the Israeli
Committee Against House Demolitions; UNJJPI (United Network for Justice and
Peace in Palestine and Israel), and coordinator of the national tour and working with
IJV (Independent Jewish Voices), will be giving an analysis of the current situation
in Israel & Palestine and speak about the Current Crisis in Israel-Palestine:
- Feb. 8, 7:00 pm, at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw at Nassau.
- Feb. 9, 10:30-11:30 am: Academic Freedom and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
at University of Manitoba, Concourse Lounge, University College.
12:30 1:30 pm, at University of Winnipeg, Room 1L11, Lockhart Hall.
See bio on bulletin board in the foyer.