GATHERING. Gathering Hymns Here in this place HWB 6 Cantemos al Señor (Let s sing unto the Lord) HWB 55

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1 September 7, 2014

2 GATHERING Prelude Gathering Hymns Here in this place HWB 6 Cantemos al Señor (Let s sing unto the Lord) HWB 55 Welcome (Visitors are invited to fill out a welcome card and place it in the offering basket.) Passing the Peace Call to Worship Reader 1: O God, the heavens are yours and the earth is yours. All our life belongs to you. People: Make us your messengers of peace and justice Reader 2: May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Reader 1: May all injustice, violence and oppression give way to fairness, mercy, and good will. Reader 2: Teach us to use the manifold resources of the earth so that none may waste and none may want. Reader 1: In all our labors, may cooperation triumph over conflict; may all people find their reward in work that serves the good of all. Reader 2: Keep alive the holy fire within the hearts of all who dare to be the voices of unwelcome wisdom. Make us willing to hear hard demands. Reader 1: Fill us with a passion for righteousness and a zeal to serve where there is need. Reader 2: Fill us with a purpose that is holy and right and just. People: ALL: Opening Prayer Make us your messengers of peace and justice. Unto you, O God, be all might and majesty, dominion and power, both now and evermore. Amen.

3 PRAISING Hymn Brothers and sisters of mine HWB 142 Scripture Matthew 25:35-40 Offering Prayer Offering and Special Music Intermission HEARING Scripture Matthew 22:34-40; Ephesians 6:6-8 Special Music Children s Story MCC School Kits Hymn Will you let me be your servant HWB 307 (Children s Circle is cancelled for this week; aged 3 and younger may go to the nursery.) Reading Sharing about service trip to Holmes County Youth Group RESPONDING Response Hymn Je louerai l Eternal (Praise, I will praise you, Lord) HWB 76 Sharing Joys, Concerns, and Reflections and Introduction of Visitors Prayers of the Community SENDING Hymn Go, my children HWB 433 verse 1 Benediction

4 We warmly welcome all who are visiting with us today! We hope you will join us for fellowship time after the service and give us an opportunity to get to know you. Please fill out a visitor card from the pew rack and place it in the offering basket. Listening assistance devices are available through the sound technician at the rear of the sanctuary. We offer the following activities for children: A supervised nursery for newborns through age 3, located next to the main entrance; Children's Circle for children ages 3 through 7, which meets in the basement during the second half of the worship service. Music Key: HWB = Hymnal: A Worship Book (blue hard cover book) STJ = Sing The Journey (green soft cover book) STS= Sing The Story (purple soft cover book)

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Please send your announcements to the office before 11:00am-Friday to be included in the bulletin.speak with Pastor Mark or the worship leader before the Sunday service if you wish to voice your announcement at the end of worship. Sunday, September 7 Sunday, September 7 Sunday School and Adult Forum begin! (9:30am) Council (8:45am) Tuesday, September 9 Community Meal (5-7pm) All are welcome! Wednesday, September 10 Women s Spiritual Journey (7:15pm, Peace House) Newcomers welcome! Sunday, September 14 Sunday, September 14 Monday, September 15 Sunday, September 28 Pastoral Search Committee (after worship) Peace House is unavailable (6:30-11:30pm) SLT/ Council Chair + Journey Group Facilitators (7:30pm, Peace House) Annual Congregational Meeting, after service Check out the EVENTS page on our website for more calendar information. CMF Welcome Statement Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship is a Christ-centered, welcoming and inclusive church community committed to peace and justice. We acknowledge and affirm the image of God in persons of every race, ability, class, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation. We celebrate an open communion in which all who seek a closer journey with God are welcome to participate. We invite all who covenant with us to join in the full life of the congregation. CMF Vision Statement As a Mennonite community, seeking to follow Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will be embracing, engaging, growing.

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8 Contact information available through the office for all facilitators Brownway Avenue Cincinnati, OH Mark Weidner, Pastor (cell) In town Saturdays-Tuesdays (3x monthly) Violet Sears, Office Administrator, is in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays Church office located in Peace House at 3046 Minot Avenue, First Floor