News for the Whole Body. Walnut Creek Mennonite Church February 6, 2015

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1 Next Sunday 12/15 Children s Christmas Musical during the worship hour Pas Soma News News for the Whole Body Walnut Creek Mennonite Church February 6, 2015 This Week in Brief This Week in Brief This Sunday 02/08 This Sunday 12/08 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 10:30-11:30 a.m. worship Children age 3-6 th grade meet in WCMC is providing the service the upstairs classrooms for at Walnut Hills Retirement home Children s Church from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Greeters: Jason & Jen Yoder Home Sunday School is at Walnut Hills Retirement Home SS: Marie Miller Church: Melissa Hershberger Stephen Minister cont. ed. from 3-5 Prelude p.m. & at Offertory: the church Val Yoder Order of Service SS: Carla Stutzman Call to Worship Church: Nevin & Kari Mishler Singing and Laura Weaver He Reigns O Church Arise Prelude & Offertory: Val Yoder Sharing Time First Fruits Offering Order Children s of Service Time Welcome Scripture: Psalm 78: 1-7 First Message: Fruits Investing Offering in Pastor the Next Don Singing Generation Mark by: Stutzman Pastor Don Agora Benediction Offering Pastor Beau Special Music: Men s Ensemble Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Message: Walk In Baby It Came Shower Upon (2-4 a p.m.) Midnight for Grace Clear Elizabeth, by: daughter Pastor Dan of Response Trent & Marissa Yoder - here in Sharing the fellowship Pastor hall. Don (see main body of pas soma for details) Baby Shower there will be a walk-in baby shower here at the church This Sunday, February 8, from 2-4 p.m. for Grace Elizabeth, daughter of Trent and Marissa Yoder. You may come anytime during those two hours and enjoy food and fellowship with Marissa and Grace and drop off your gift. Marissa is registered at Babies R Us and Target. Suggested sizes for clothes would be 3-6 months or larger. Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County WCMC AREA 17 teens are getting involved with the Friends of the Homeless shelter in New Philadelphia. AREA 17 will be collecting items for the shelter during the month of February. A list of items is included in this week s pas soma news on page 4. Please bring smaller items to the church fellowship hall and place on table designated. If you have larger items to donate and need pick up for these items, please call Heidi Starner at Any questions can be directed to Lindsay Violet at or Andi Starner at Family Fellowship SS Class Winter Banquet will be Feb. 6 p.m. in the Keim Lumber conference room. Full meal will be served and there will be entertainment. Cost is $15/person. There is a sign-up sheet in the SS classroom or call/text Ruth by next Sunday, Feb. 8, to reserve your spot. Passion of Christ on Good Friday, WCMC will be portraying the Passion, the events experienced by Christ on His journey from Pilate s court to His crucifixion and the tomb. Participants, dressed in character, will not need to memorize anything or even say anything. They will simply stand motionless as each event is read by a narrator. We also need people to assist with props, costumes, set design, and lighting. If you are willing to be a part of this powerful portrayal, please contact Pastor Don or Sheri Hummel (sherihummel07@gmail.com). First rehearsal will be Sunday, February 15 th at 4 p.m. at the church.

2 Next Sunday 02/15 Greeters: Dave & Miriam Mast SS: Ellie & Allison Miller Church: Melissa Hershberger THIS WEEK Monday Board of Directors 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Mission & Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Eve Meal 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pizza & Salad New Grounds Café Wednesday Eve Services 7:00 p.m. Children Creation study Jr. High & High School Once Upon a Time chapter 4 follow up Adults Vernon Stockslager faith story Thursday Women s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. (this is rescheduled from last week s cancellation) Church League Basketball 7:00 p.m. WCMC vs. Dayspring Statistics for Sunday, Feb. 1 SS: 146 Church: 201 First Fruits Offering: $ 5, Baby Shower family and friends of Tristan & Tori Gerber are having a baby shower here in the fellowship hall on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. They would like to invite the church to participate in this shower as well. Torri is registered at WalMart and the Baby Depot inside Burlington Coat Factory. There will be a diaper raffle (bring a pack of diapers to be entered to win a prize). Fundraiser Breakfast WCMC youth group will be serving a pancake/sausage breakfast on Sunday morning, Feb. 22 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. here in the fellowship hall. Donations will go toward AREA 17 teens going to the Dare 2 Share conference coming up in March. Mennonite Women will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 17 to quilt and knot comforters. Devotions by Pauline Miller. Hostess is Alice Horrisberger. Everyone bring a dish to share. Project is bars of ivory soap for MCC. Collecting for MCC Mennonite Women s project for the month of February is collecting bars of Ivory soap for MCC. They are asking the church s participation with this collection. Place bars of soap in the box behind the mailboxes. The last day for collection is March 1. February Souper Thursday collection is peanut butter and jelly (it was incorrectly listed last week). Place on table in the foyer. February Souper Thursday is the 26 th. Thank you for your generous contribution that has allowed for me to focus on my studies. The support given to me each year for pursuing a Mennonite education is greatly appreciated. Many Thanks! Jeptha Miller Powerful Peacemaking how to mediate and transform disagreement into opportunity. A hands-on skill training workshop offered at Lifebridge Community Church 301 n. Wooster Ave. Dover. There will be eight 90 minute sessions (2/3 Tuesday sessions per month) from 7-8:30 p.m. The first session will be on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Total cost is $40. Questions or chet@lifebridgedover.org

3 Birthdays this Week 02/08 Alva Mast, Leah Hershberger 02/09 Bethany Keim, Mitchell Hochstetler 02/10 Reuben Troyer 02/11 Lindsey Violet, Bernelle Kanagy, Merle Sommers 02/13 Andy (Alberta) Miller 02/14 Syl Troyer New Praise & Prayer Nick & Ashlie Hershberger Family (serving with Wycliffe in Papua New Guinea) - new job assignment for Nick/purchase of home Jake & Eunice Mast at Sycamore Run NH High School Youth and Children of WCMC Barry Scherer (nephew of Nancy Mishler) health Melissa Essex (niece of Linda & Ted Oswald) - health Caitlin Gerber (granddaughter of Duane & Vivian Miller) cont. recovery from injuries received in auto accident Pray for Kinshasa (where Rod & Valerie and Emily are serving) unrest due to upcoming elections. Pray for peace and wisdom for those in authority Unspoken Requests Love Inc of Greater Holmes County needs volunteers of time and talent, financial support, prayer support, and donations of goods. In your church mailbox last Sunday there were 2 brochures from Love INC. One provides an opportunity to volunteer your time and talents in many different ways. The second simply gives detailed information regarding Love INC s office hours and how volunteers have already been busy volunteering in the community. Love INC has also been made aware of the following needs in the community: Double or queen size bed for a husband/wife who are currently sleeping on an air mattress and someone to drive a gentleman from his home in Lakeville to the Salvation Army in Millersburg on a Monday or Wednesday morning to seek financial support from the Salvation Army for an electric bill. Shoes for Souls Ministry shoe distribution day, this Sunday, Feb. 8, from 1-4 p.m. at Faith Bible Church 7384 County Road 623 Millersburg. Faith Bible Church hosts a Shoes for Souls Ministry and has a collection of nice shoes in a variety of sizes. They would love to bless families with this gift. Anyone who is in need of shoes is welcome to stop by the church on Feb. 8 to receive shoes. If this date doesn t work or if you have further questions, call Toby at Faith Bible Church Shoes for Souls is a Love Inc. Gap Ministry. Share Your Care when was the last time someone really listened to you? We re talking about that undistracted, full-attention kind of listening. That s one of the ways Stephen Ministers care for others. We need (more) Stephen Ministers to care for those who are making that long journey through the valley of a life crisis. Will you consider serving in this way? For more information, or an application, please contact Nancy Mishler or Marie Miller. Training classes will begin in March, 2015 Longenecker Mennonite Dinner Theatre Longenecker Mennonite will be presenting The Last Voyage of the SS Gigantic (see poster on bulletin board in hallway) February 18, 19, 20, 6:30 p.m. February 22 at 6:00 p.m. Adult tickets are $20 children under 12 are $10. Tickets can be purchased by calling or

4 Church Contact Information Lead Pastor: Don Hamsher Cell: Church Secretary: Gloria Mishler Cell: Church Office: Church Address Mailing Address: P.O. Box 182 Walnut Creek, OH Physical Address: 2619 County Road 144 Sugarcreek, OH Website: wcmenn.org Elders: Dean Beachy Maurice Stutzman Jerry Miller Dave Mishler Art Hamsher Central Christian School Announcements Student visitation day Monday, Feb. 16 Annual Auction Saturday, March 7 7 a.m. Auction at 9 a.m. Mennonite World Conference will be held in Harrisburg, PA, July 21-26, Registration is now open at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015registration. Are you or someone you care about currently carrying burdens that feel overwhelming or facing a crisis situation? you don t have to carry the burden or face the crisis situation alone. Contact a Stephen Minister Your Stephen Ministry leaders, Nancy Mishler and Marie Miller can put you in touch with just the right person to help you Continued Praise & Prayer WCMC putting mission to our vision Rod, Valerie & Lydia Hochstetler serving with MAF Nick & Ashlie Hershberger & Family serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea Laura Schmucker working and serving in Uganda Alyssa Schlabach - serving a 5 month internship with Z-ministries in Minneapolis, MN Emily Hochstetler serving in Kinshasa through ReachGlobal Ministries Elsa Miller (daughter of Ben & Elaine) on EMU cross cultural trip to Middle East Malinda Hershberger radiation treatment Martha Schrock shoulder healing and surgery in the future Joe Yoder health Janice Sundheimer health Missy Sundheimer - health Vernon & Effie Miller - health Jim & June Boltz health Galen & Anna Mae Amstutz health issues Shari Wolf friend of Dolly Hochstetler treatment for Hodgkin s Lymphoma Jenna Keens Niece of Don & Brenda Hamsher cancer has returned - chemo Kurt Stutzman brother of Jane Mast cancer

5 Friends of the Homeless Shelter Items to be donated Food Frozen meats Juice Milk/chocolate milk Eggs Cheese Fresh fruit Vegetables Meats Bottled water Household Items Ziplock baggies (any size) Trash bags (13 gal.) Cleaning products for: Kitchen, floors, bathrooms, etc. Laundry detergent (powder) Dish soap Paper towels Toilet paper Towels/wash cloths Large storage containers Pillows Vacuum Tissues Baby Items Diaper cream Diapers (any size) Formula Socks Onesies Pajama s Wipes Personal Care Items Deodorant Combs/brushes Shampoo/conditioner Bar soap Facial cleanser Feminine products Razors/shaving cream Furniture & Appliances Beds Chairs (lounge, kitchen, etc.) End tables Microwave & other small kitchen appliances Working TV s/dvd players Refrigerators Stoves Washers/dryers Sterilite storage tubs We prefer donation of clothing go to Goodwill or Salvation Army. We do, however, gladly accept donations of NEW underwear (male or female any size) and socks

6 Harbor of Hope (Souper Thursday) 2014 report January 55 households 31 seniors 82 adults 54 children February 68 households 39 seniors 105 adults 66 children March 64 households 34 seniors 100 adults 54 children April May June July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Monthly Average: 68 families people/month Purchased 55,740 pounds of food from the Akron/Canton regional foodbank at an approximate cost of $15, Equals.28 cents per pound. 1,357 pounds of turkeys were donated by Walnut Creek Mennonite in addition. Thank you to everyone who has helped in any way physically, monetarily, and prayerfully you are so appreciated. Please remember to pray for our clients too as many of them are in great need. Freida Schott Harbor of Hope coordinator