Celebrate God s Wonder

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1 Celebrate God s Wonder February 28, :30 am Lent 3: God s Wondrous Holiness God s Hidden Wonder Singing Our Songs In the rifted Rock I m resting HWB 526 Welcome Music for Meditation This is My Father s World Call to Worship On Screen Prayer * Song What is this place HWB 1 Glimpsed in Creation Scripture Reading Isaiah 56:1-7 (Common English Bible) Silence Offering Our Gifts to God Offertory Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart (Jugs for MCC Penny Power) Prayer of Dedication Children s Time Revealed in Jesus Children s Choir He Set Me Free Scripture Reading Luke 19:45-48 Sermon God s Wondrous Holiness * Song Holy, holy, holy HWB 75 Lived in Acts of Holiness Prayer of Confession Song of Assurance The Lord is my Shepherd (v. 1, 2) STS 99 Sharing of Joys and Concerns (Please fill-in and pass the friendship sheets) Prayer of the Congregation

2 * Song Be thou my vision HWB 545 * Blessing * Musical Benediction *Congregation Stands (If standing is difficult, please remain seated.) Hymnals used in worship: Pastor: Rachel Siemens Worship Leader: Deb Schmidt Song Leader: Janet Ediger Accompanist: Helen Jantz Children s Time: Byron Ediger Special Music: Children s Choir HWB - Hymnal a Worship Book (Blue) STJ - Sing the Journey (Green) STS - Sing the Story (Purple) Scripture Reader: Max Voran Slides: Kathy Garber Sound: Nathan Garber Sanctuary Prep: Max Voran Ushers: Team A Photographs: Max Voran OUR PRIORITIES Over the next several years, we are focusing on - Enriching Worship - Enhancing Christian Formation - Small Group Development OUR MISSION STATEMENT As followers of Jesus Christ, our mission is to - worship together as a community of faith, - invite everyone to share the gift of God s love, - nurture each other in the faith, - serve others in the spirit of Christ, and - proclaim His way of peace, justice and reconciliation. WELCOME Welcome to Faith Church. We are glad you are with us this day. Lent 2016 Celebrate God s Wonder is the worship theme for Lent this year. Our visual is a chest, symbolizing the hidden nature of God (Isaiah 55:8-11, 1 Corinthians 13:12). The cloth coming from the chest reveals the glimpses of God we see in creation, in Scripture and most fully in Jesus. Since we are matching our Sunday worship to the Shine Sunday School curriculum, Jesus entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) will happen on March 6, instead of March 20. This allows us to hear the whole Passion Story. CHILDCARE Childcare is provided in the nursery during worship for children ages three (3) and under. Kathryn Penner and Pam Schmidt are responsible today; Mike and Ann Doerksen are responsible for next week.

3 CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING DURING THE SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR AT 9:00 AM Nursery/Preschool - Journeys with Jesus, Main floor, #207, Teachers: Brenda and Jesu s Martinez K-4th Grade - Journeys with Jesus, Basement, #103, Teacher: Naomi Wiebe Middle School/Grades Journeys with Jesus, Basement, #105, Teachers: Gail Unruh Revel and Pam Schmidt High School - Journeys with Jesus, Basement, FYG Room, Teachers: Deb Schmidt, Oris Schrag, Byron Ediger ADULTS: Young Adults - Journeys with Jesus, Basement, #125, Teacher: Shari Scheffler Open Class - Journeys with Jesus, Basement, open area Crusaders - Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings, Main floor, #205, Teachers: Vern Jantz, Jane Voth Cornerstones - Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings, Basement, #124, Teachers: Wendell Wiens, Roy Unruh COINS ADD UP! Each year, spare change collected by churches, children and families have added up to more than $600,000 for MCC's work around the world. Faith Church participating in the Penny power so every Sunday until the MCC Sale, April 8 and 9 we will collect your pennies, loose change or bills.

4 FAITH CHURCH FAMILY NEWS FAMILY INFORMATION FORMS Please complete your form and return it to the designated box in the foyer no later than Sunday, March 6, This information will be used to update our directory and the church software program. Help us keep you informed by making sure we have your current information on file. Extra forms are on the table under the designated box in case you need another one. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS Please indicate on the friendship sheet how many from your family will be coming to the meal this Wednesday (03/02/16). The menu is Mexican Stack Up (build your own taco/taco salad with all the fixings-buffet style) and dessert. The suggested donation is $2 per individual or $5 per family. Please bring your table service. Also, please sign up on the sheet in the foyer to indicate when you will bring a dessert and help with cleanup. ATTENTION FAITH MISSION CIRCLE LADIES 1.) Our March meeting is March 7, 2016, 7:15 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Our speaker is Terry Hedrick, Court Advocate for victims of domestic violence. The offering is for Western District Women in Mission, and the project is Domestic Violence items. 2.) We have been invited to Hope Church in Wichita to hear Mary Raber speak on March 13, She will be speaking at the 9:30 am service. Marlene Habegger and her daughter, Cynthia, will plan a simple meal following Sunday School so that we may visit with Mary before she returns to Ukraine later that afternoon. Please let Marlene know if you are interested. SPRING WORK DAY SAVE THE DATE! April 23, 2016, will be our annual spring work day. We have a list of eleven projects to complete. Watch future bulletins for more details. SALVAGE/SOUVENIR GLASS Glass is available today. We plan to keep the glass available in Fellowship Hall through Wednesday (03/02/16) for anyone that still wants glass. The glass is available anytime the office is open and you may help yourself. If you need help after office hours please call one of the committee. ~ Sanctuary Improvement Task Force Chuck Beth, Tom Gaeddert, Jody Hadley, Irma Voran, and Jim Yoder IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS: Western District Conference Pray for pastoral search committees in WDC congregations, and for potential pastoral candidates, as they discern God's guidance for the future. BEYOND FAITH CHURCH SCHOWALTER VILLA CHAPEL OPEN HOUSE & DEDICATION You are invited to the open house and dedication of the newly renovated Schowalter Villa chapel! Join us today (02/28/16), 1:00-3:00 pm for the Open House and 1:30 pm for the Dedication. Your support is greatly appreciated! Flyer is posted in the foyer.

5 MCC/WDC/CAMP ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.) Please Come! It is almost time for our 10th annual Comforter Blitz!! Last year, we made 200+ comforters for MCC, most going to other countries where needed. We will again use the South Hutchinson Mennonite Church, Journey at Yoder Campus, one mile north of Yoder; 3605 E Longview Rd, Haven, KS. The dates are: Monday, March 7, Noon-5:00 pm (no noon meal served); Tuesday, March 8, 9:00 am 5:00 pm (noon meal served for a donation); Wednesday, March 9, 9:00 am 5:00 pm (noon meal served for a donation); or you may bring your own sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. Flyer posted in foyer. 2.) Scrapbook and Crafts Retreats! Camp Mennoscah is offering two weekends for all you crafty and scrappy people to focus on your projects--as well as chat and share stories with others! Register online for the March 4-6,2016. or March 11-13, 2016, retreats at or call Camp Mennoscah at ) Hey, summer campers and youth! There's a retreat just for those of you in grades the Youth Volunteer Weekend--on March 11-12, We'll be singing and having fun as part of this time of service. We'll start at 7:00 pm on Friday with worship, singing, and snacks. Saturday will be fun times with Patrick Loganbill and Rachel Miller and various projects around camp. Register online at or call Camp Mennoscah at (620) ) WDC/SCC Women s Spring Supper will be at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 6:00 pm. Reservations with name(s) need to be made by March 10, 2016 to: ksmennonitewomen@gmail.com or (620) (Angie at Hesston College). Flyer posted in foyer. BETHEL COLLEGE SPRING OPERA Tickets are on sale at Thresher Shop in Schultz Student Center for Iphigenia in Tauris by Christoph Gluck (not Bizet's Carmen as originally planned). The two performances will be Friday, March 11, 2016, 7:00 pm and Sunday, March 13, 2016, 3:00 pm (not 2:00 p.m. as appears on printed calendars). ENGAGE WITH HARVEY COUNTY HOMELESS SHELTER Engage with Over The Wall Ministries and the Harvey County Homeless Shelter, Friday March 18, 2016, 7:00-8:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 200 West 6th Street, Newton, KS, for a worship experience. Worship leading by Over The Wall Ministries and testimonies by Harvey County Homeless Shelter. WILLMAR T. HARDER PRESENTATION Vivir Bien (Living Well): Low German Mennonites in Bolivia is the topic of a presentation by Willmar T. Harder at 8:00 pm, Friday, March 4, 2016, Hesston College s Kropf Center, Room 150. Harder is lead pastor of Buhler Mennonite Church. He and his wife, Hannah Neufeld, coordinated the Low German Mennonite Program of Mennonite Central Committee in Bolivia from 2010 to Harder s presentation is part of the annual corporation meeting of Mennonite World Review, Inc. All are welcome to attend the business meeting at 7:00 pm or to join in at 8:00 pm for Harder s presentation. SWISS MENNONITE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION (SMCHA) On Saturday, April 30, 2016, SMCHA is again sponsoring a bus tour throughout the area featuring more than 55 sites of interest. For more information contact LaVern Stucky at (620) or lavern@powwwer.net.

6 THIS WEEK (02/29 to 03/06) Monday 6:00 pm Zumba Tuesday 7:00 pm Board of Worship Wednesday 6:00 pm Wed. Evening Meal 6:00 pm Bell Choir Practice 6:30 pm Kids Sing 7:00 pm Faith Kids (K-8th Grade) 7:00 pm High School Youth Group 7:00 pm Adult Study 8:00 pm Adult Choir Practice Thursday 6:00 pm Zumba Sunday - Palm Faith 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 am Worship Luke 19: :45 am Blood Pressure Checks Please have all announcements for next week into the church office by noon on Wednesday. Bd. of Admin. Contact person this month: Wendell Banman: OFFERING AND ATTENDANCE for February 21, 2016 Faith Mission Plan (FMP) $3, (FMP 2016 budget per week: $5,518.50) Sunday School 4.86 Facility Improvements Fund MCC Penny Power TOTAL OFFERING $4, Attendance: Sunday School 89 ~ Worship N Anderson Ave Newton, KS (316) Rachel Siemens, Pastor Monday-Thursday Mornings Staff Office Hours Teresa Pickens, Administrative Assistant Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-12:00 noon & 1:00 pm-3:30pm Appointed Personnel rsiemens@sbcglobal.net faith@sbcglobal.net Verda Deckert, Congregational Nurse gvdeckert@sbcglobal.net