Welcome to Sunday morning worship at College Mennonite Church. If you are a guest, see pages 4 and 5 for more information. We Gather Nos Reunimos

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1 Listen, I Will Tell You a Mystery April 8, 2018 Welcome to Sunday morning worship at College Mennonite Church. If you are a guest, see pages 4 and 5 for more information. We Gather Nos Reunimos Songs for Gathering Eric Zehr Instrumentalists: Diane Hertzler, Pete Miller, Mike Hoover, Nathan Berkey Prelude Voluntary (W.Goodwin) Shirley Friesen Welcome Phil Waite Call to Worship Leader: O living God, who raised Jesus from the dead, we shout your great victory; we sing hymns of praise! All: Even when our hearts are heavy and our eyes are dimmed by sorrow, you are faithful. You wipe away all tears and bring joy in the morning. Leader: Teach us, O God, to trust your gracious love, to rest in your unfailing goodness, that we may rejoice all our days and share the good news: death is defeated; all are made alive in you. All: Alleluia! Amen! Alleluia! Amen! We Praise Alabamos Hymn All hail the power of Jesus name H 285 I owe my Lord a morning song SJ 112 Prayers of the People Phil Waite

2 We Listen Escuchamos Hymn Somos el cuerpo de Cristo SJ 64 Children s Time Image Bearers Talashia Keim Yoder Hymn The Butterfly Song on screen Scripture 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 Sermon The Resurrected Body: An Image Sophie Lapp Jost We Respond Respondemos Hymn Tis not with eyes of flesh we see H 571 God at Work Puerto Rico Clean-up Joe and Linda Christophel Offering Bring your offering forward to baskets in the front. Children and ushers will assist those who prefer not to get out of their pews. Ritual of Friendship: Please sign the friendship booklet, pass it to your left, and then return it to the other end of the pew. Offertory Easter Carol (Alice Jordan) Shirley Friesen Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving Sophie Lapp Jost Closing Hymn Go, my friends, in grace SS 57 Benediction Postlude Go, my friends, in grace Visual Arts This Sunday In this season of Eastertide we celebrate Christ s resurrection with exuberant joy. The color white represents not only this joy but also our purity and newness that come from Christ s victory over sin and death. Gold reminds us of the light created by the risen Christ and the exultation of Jesus as King. 2

3 Peace Candle Reflections Let woe and waste of warfare cease, that useful labor yet may build its homes with love and laughter filled! God, give thy wayward children peace! William M. Vories, 1909 The candle shines each Sunday, reminding each of us that, as a Historic Peace Church, we take seriously, All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18). We extend a special welcome to guests joining us for worship today. Some details to help you find your way at CMC: Today s Schedule 8 a.m. Shalom Ringers 9 a.m. Coffee in the south hallway and west foyer 9:15 a.m. Songs for gathering 9:30 a.m. Worship service After worship Sunday school for children and youth Sunday school for adults 4:30 p.m. Young Family Fellowship Greeters are happy to answer your questions and assist you in finding restrooms, coffee, Sunday school classes, and more. Care for infants is in Room 125; for toddlers and twos in Room 124. Hearing devices and large-print bulletins are available on the counter outside the church office. Se puede escuchar el mensaje en español mediante los audífonos disponibles en el centro de bienvenida que se encuentra en el pasillo cerca de la puerta J del santuario. (Receivers for Spanish language translation are available at the Information Center in the hallway next to door J.) Intérprete: Yolo Lopez - Perez Recordings: CDs of the worship service are available by Monday at the Information Center in the south hall. Worship service videos are available at We believe that all individuals are created in God s image, and all people, regardless of age, gender, race, citizenship status, abilities, or sexual orientation, are welcome as full participants in the life of our congregation. Creemos que todo ser humano es creado a imagen de Dios, y toda persona, sin distinción de edad, género, raza, estatus migratorio, habilidades u orientación sexual, es bienvenida y aceptada como participante activo en la vida de nuestra congregación. 3

4 Looking Ahead Monday, April 9 7:30 a.m. Amity Facilities Committee 6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry supervision 7 p.m. CMC-MDS leadership team 7:30 p.m. Discipling Commission Tuesday, April 10 2 p.m. Stephen Leaders 6 p.m. Spiritual Gifts Discernment Committee Wednesday, April a.m. Jubilee Committee 11:30 a.m. Men s Fellowship 3 p.m. Hospitality Committee 5 p.m. Prayer Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir Thursday, April 12 4:45 p.m. Vacation Bible School committee 7 p.m. Worship Commission Meeting Sunday, April 15 8 a.m. Shalom Ringers 9 a.m. Coffee in the south hallway and west foyer 9:15 a.m. Songs for gathering 9:30 a.m. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Deaf Christian Fellowship and meal After worship Sunday school for children and youth Sunday school for adults 6 p.m. MYF Investor meeting CMC Office Hours Sunday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday: closed all day 4

5 Sunday School Classes After Worship Infants (Rm 125) Toddlers (Rm 124) Twos and Threes (Rm 123) Fours and Fives (Rm 122) Grades 1 2 (Rm 121) Grades 3 5 (Rm 131) Genesis Gr. 6 8 (Basement) MYF Gr (Basement) Borderlands (Rm 111) An open and affirming group exploring the integration of faith, life, and relationships The Brunch (Rm ) College-age and young adult fellowship Embajadores de Cristo (Rm 100) Qué es un cristiano/a anabautista? Growing Roots (Rm 134) Life Experience Walter and Vera Smucker Homebuilders (Rm 100) The Risen Lord Appears Horizons (Rm 120) A welcoming and informal group Pathfinders (Rm 300) The Risen Lord Appears Lee and Betty Hochstetler Safe Harbor (Rm 411) The Risen Lord Appears Seekers (Rm 108) Tanzania update Esther Kawira Sojourners (Rm 307) Infused with God s Mercy-filled Grace, portrayal of Chester Wenger, long-time Lancaster (Pa.) area Mennonite leader Kent Beck Weavings (Rm 142) Kevin Miller sharing his faith/life story Library hours: 8:45 9:30 a.m. and after the worship service Announcements CMC announcements (max. 100 words) for the weekly bulletin by noon on Tuesday. Send to communications@collegemennonite.org. Office Hours Phil Pastor Phil Waite will keep hours at Greencroft s The Terrace from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 13, for anyone who wants to stop by and visit. All are welcome Pastor s Tea- Pamela Yoder Every month a pastor will host a time for tea and conversation each time at a different location. Agenda and refreshments will be light. The hosting pastor will offer a short devotional and prayer and then open the time for sharing and conversation. The CMC pastoral team looks forward to these opportunities to deepen our relationships with CMC members. Pamela Yoder will host a Pastor s Tea at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, at Evergreen Place. Anyone who resides at Greencroft is invited to attend. 5

6 Maldonado Candidate Visit David and Madeline Maldonado, candidates for community outreach pastors at CMC, will visit us April Come one, come all to hear them preach on April 22. After worship, stick around to hear more about their vision and to ask questions. (Other events are being planned further details next week.) CMC members approved using Vision Campaign funds for this outreach ministry. On May 13, the congregation will make a final decision on whether to call Maldonados to ministry here. For biographical details and a draft ministry description, see the yellow handout distributed earlier (also available in literature rack next to bulletins) and on the CMC website (About Us/Congregational Meetings/Congregational Meeting Agenda). Please keep David and Madeline and CMC in your prayers during these weeks of discerning. Health Update I had the sixth chemo treatment on March 28, and after I have a CT scan on April 12 the doctor will decide what next. Thank you for your prayers, cards, meals, and visits. God bless you all. Lucy Muntukwonka Men s Fellowship Bill Miller On Wednesday, April 11, Bill Miller will give From Smithville Ohio to Mazar-e-Sharif. This luncheon and program in the Fellowship hall will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will end by 1:00 p.m. Contact Owen Hess by noon on Monday, April 9, at or joyhess@maplenet.net to arrange for your attendance. Pay Owen $7 upon arrival. Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Women's May Gathering Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Women will gather on Saturday, May 5, at East Goshen Mennonite Church to share in conversation, inspiration, and brunch. Come and fellowship with friends from other congregations and hear Carol Honderich share about a special Women of the Bible quilt she has made. She will share about women from the Bible and from our community. Arrive between 8:30 and 9, when the program begins. We will have brunch mid-morning and conclude our time around 11:45. Fiesta Feast Center for Healing & Hope Fiesta Feast supports the mission of the Center for Healing & Hope to provide medical care for uninsured people and resources for our immigrant neighbors. Buy your tickets now for the event, 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at College Mennonite Church. Enjoy a delicious Mexican meal and live music, sign up for door prizes, and add your support to making our community stronger for all of us. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for youth; children 0-5 eat free. Purchase tickets and make an additional donation at or call

7 Bible School 2018: Digging for Treasure June 4-8, 9-11:30 a.m. Assembly, Berkey Ave. Eighth Street, College, and Faith Mennonite churches are joining once again for Summer Bible School at College Mennonite Church. Students in grades K through 6 will take part in Digging for Treasure. Drama, stories, music, and Then and Now Activities will invite students to explore where the Bibles comes from, what life was like in biblical times, while working to memorize the books of the Bible. Early childhood classes (preschool ages 4-5) will use the Herald Press curriculum, Come and See, and may enrich their experiences with visits to select Then and Now Activities. We are inviting all adults and young adults (grades 8-12) to participate in this week of learning and fun. Consider this opportunity to be a part of a community of learning that deeply involves children and adults in the biblical story. We will have a table in the south hall for volunteer sign up on the following Sundays: April 15, 22, and 29. However, if you would like to sign up right now, you may access this link at collegemennonite.org and sign up! Registration for children will begin April 29. MYF Investors Needed Every other summer the MYF has the opportunity to learn and serve for a week in a different community. This summer we will be going to Atlanta, Ga., and participate in DOOR through Mennonite Mission Network. DOOR gives us the opportunity to serve with a variety of urban agencies and ministries, to work alongside local people, and to learn through evening speakers and activities so that we can see the face of God in the city. Being in Atlanta will give us the opportunity to learn more about racial difference in America through various agencies, worshipping at Ebenezer Baptist Church, and visiting several civil rights history museums. Racial inequality is deeply imbedded in history, and the work for racial justice will take generations. Our youth need all of the stories and experiences of CMCers to help them prepare for this trip and to continue to bend the arc of history toward justice for all. For more information about how you can get involved, look for a brochure in the CMC literature racks, or stop by the MYF Investor table in the south hallway today. Investor contributions are due by May 27. Thank you for supporting the youth in the work of Christ-centered justice in a diverse world. Daniel Yoder for the MYF 7

8 Bethany Fish Fry- April 20 The Bethany Fish Fry is coming up on Friday, April 20! This fundraiser benefits the junior class s senior trip. College Mennonite does not have any current juniors at Bethany, but there is a junior who would be happy to sell you tickets! Rachel Leininger will set up a table in the hallway after worship on Sunday, April 8. If you miss her then, you can her at leiningerrachel19@bethanycs.net and order tickets that way. Adult/- carryout tickets cost $11, and child tickets cost $6. Save the Date The Open Fifths spring concert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at CMC. See a member of the group Kent Beck, Jay Bontrager, Richard Kauffman or Lee Dengler or kentb58@gmail.com for tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door of the event. For pastoral care emergencies, call Church office... cmc@collegemennonite.org Phil Waite, pastoral team leader... phil@collegemennonite.org Talashia Keim Yoder, pastor for family ministry... talashia@collegemennonite.org Marty Lehman, pastor for administration & discipling... marty@collegemennonite.org Luis Tapia, guest pastor... luis@collegemennonite.org Daniel Yoder, pastor for Christian formation youth... daniel@collegemennonite.org Pamela Yoder, pastor for community life & pastoral care... pamela@collegemennonite.org Rex Brake, pastor of Deaf Christian Fellowship... rex@collegemennonite.org 1900 South Main Street, Goshen IN cmc@collegemennonite.org 8