WELCOME TO ERISMAN MENNONITE CHURCH

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1 WELCOME TO ERISMAN MENNONITE CHURCH April 22, 2012 Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC WORSHIP THROUGH SCRIPTURE Marlin Martin Praise Band Karen Miller TIME OF PRAYER WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING (Please sign and pass the Friendship Registry) OFFERTORY CHILDREN S SPOT (Children s Worship for ages 4 6 th grade) Pastor Bill SERMON: When Grace is no Longer Grace Romans 11:1-6 Pastor Bill RESPONSE BENEDICTION & SENDING I am the vine, you are the branches. John 15:5

2 In Ministry Today: Greeters: Richard & Ann Miller Nursery: Phyllis Clugston, Linda Nissley Children s Worship: Marian Metzler, Cheryl Zimmerman Welcome Center: Ruth Kready Library: Pat Metzler Sunday School Usher: Jay Brubaker Ushers: Gerald Hoover, Kevin Rutt Audio: Darwin Metzler Video: Dean Wenger Last Sunday: APRIL 15, 2012 Sunday School Attendance Worship Attendance Offering - $5, Land - $ Next Sunday: APRIL 29, 2012 Worship Leader Dennis Nissley Music Mike & Laura Burkholder Sermon Pastor Bill This Week: Monday Women s Bible Study, 6:30 PM Thursday Visitation & Care Team, 9 AM Prayer Group, 10 AM Upcoming Events: June VBS Week Youth Events: May 2 Bible Study, 7 PM, Schoolhouse May 16 Bible Study, 7 PM, Schoolhouse May 19 Hershey Park Day May 20 Picnic/Outdoor games, Overlook Park May 30 Bible Study, 7 PM, Schoolhouse

3 MDS Representative Needed Erisman Mennonite Church is looking for a Mennonite Disaster Service Representative. John Gerlach had previously filled this position. Please contact Jane for a more detailed job description. Please check the Lost and Found table in the basement for any item that may be yours. If not claimed, items will be taken to the Mount Joy Gift and Thrift. Thank you! An updated Church Telephone Directory is coming soon. Please contact Jane Hess with any changes or additions. Next week a Faith Exploration class will meet after church in the conference room. If you would like to join the class, talk to Pastor Bill. Manheim Christian Day School Benefit Auction, April 27 & 28, Chicken BBQ, Breakfast Buffet, Auction, Children s Activities and more. Check out the website, for more information.

4 MCC Project for April Relief Kits Continuing violence in Syria along with consistent reports that unrest is likely to escalate and spread to neighboring countries have prompted MCC to prepare for a humanitarian crisis in the region. Mennonite Central Committee is asking for relief kit supplies, while also prayerfully lifting up the people of Syria. Thank you for your generosity. Place contents in a box or bag and return to church no later than April 29. The kit will be re-packed in a new 5-gallon plastic pail with lid. Contents include: 4 large bars of bath soap (leave in wrapping) 1 plastic bottle shampoo (13-24 oz; place bottle in a re-sealable plastic bag) 4 large bars of laundry soap (Fels Naptha, Sunlight or Zote brands) 1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 ox leave in box) 4 adult-size toothbrushes (leave in packaging) 4 new bath towels (med. weight, dark or bright colors) 2 wide-tooth combs (6 to 8 inches) 1 fingernail clipper 1 box adhesive bandages (min. 40, assorted) 1 package sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi) FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY S Annual FEST & AUCTION May 11 & 12, 2012 Homemade pies, cookies, candy, rolls, breads, cakes or other baked items are needed. Contact Ruth Kready at of items you wish to donate.

5 There are still tickets left for Lancaster Mennonite High School s production of The King and I, this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, evenings at 7:30. There will also be a 2:00 matinee on Saturday. Tickets may be reserved by calling , ext. 340 or purchasing them at the door. This family friendly musical will bring laughter and tears and you may even leave whistling a happy tune. Lancaster Mennonite School is holding its Spring Open House Sunday, April 29, from 1-3 PM on the Lancaster Campus for parents and students exploring Christian education in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Thank God for Pastor Bill s leadership in our congregation and for the message that he will share with us today. Praise God for his guardian angel protecting Alma Wenger in a car accident this week. Pray for Joyce Wenger as she recuperates from neck surgery. Pray for the VBS Team as they prepare for Bible School in June. Continue to pay for those with ongoing physical, emotional, spiritual, or financial needs.

6 Food Bank Donations Specific Needs for April Canned stew, crackers Spaghetti (dry or canned) and spaghetti sauce Other pasta (noodles, macaroni) Canned vegetables (other than baked beans) Cereal and paper towels SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE TIMES Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM (Nursery is staffed at 10:00 AM) ERISMAN MENNONITE CHURCH 8 South Erisman Road Manheim, PA (fax) erismanmc@embarqmail.com Pastor: Bill Blank Cell (717) williamblank@windstream.net Deacon/Deaconess: Nelson & Alma Wenger Nelson Alma wenger690@aol.com Secretary: Jane Hess erismanmc@embarqmail.com