HESSTON MENNONITE CHURCH Hesston, Kansas. Volume 72 November 23, 2014 No. 47

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1 HESSTON MENNONITE CHURCH Hesston, Kansas Volume 72 November 23, 2014 No. 47

2 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. We pray that you will experience the presence of God and receive a blessing from our time together in worship. We invite you to join us again. Gathering Gathering Songs Words of Greeting Community Life Prelude Call to Worship Prayer Giving Thanks Thanksgiving arr. Whitworth Ken Rodgers, Sharon Wedel Gladys Voth Ken Rodgers Offering Our Praise Songs of Praise Forever Music Team Now Thank We All Our God #86 Make the Move Prayer of the Church Amy Nissley Stauffer Offering, Offertory Children bring mission offerings forward for Harvey County Homeless Shelter Items for the Hesston Resource Center will be received. Please sign and pass the member and guest register. Prayer of Blessing Hearing the Word Children s Time Danae Kauffman Scripture Romans 1:16-21; Isaiah 12:1-6 Message Thankful for the Story Clayton Gladish Sending Song I Love to Tell the Story #398 Benediction Postlude Sunday School 9-10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10-10:20 a.m. All are invited to participate.

3 Each one as we ponder owning thankfulness based in God s story of love, deliverance, and faithfulness. All who travel to be together with family and friends and for those who are living in the reality of distance from family and friends. The presence of God through each of us as we journey with family and friends. Arlis Hook and Peggy Ferguson as they begin their married life together on Saturday (Nov. 29). The family of Esther Franz as they grieve her death and celebrate her homegoing. Erin Hershberger (Honduras) and JD Hershberger (DOOR Denver) as they serve within the communities where they are living. Hesston Resource Center, Harvey County Homeless Shelter, and Harvey County Safe Home during this holiday season as they provide a resource to persons along their life journey. Glimmers of peace that shine and catch our attention that the Kingdom of God is around us. The prayer room is available all week for those who would like to spend some time in personal prayer (located north of the sanctuary outside the Education Hall). Scriptures for Sunday, November 30 Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 Nursery (infant - 2 years) - Located off the main sanctuary foyer. Staffed during Sunday school and Worship. Worship Nursery (3 and 4-year-olds) Follow the foyer signs through the Community Center to the Education Wing. Staffed during Worship. Nursery Attendants Today Next Sunday Sunday School Dave and Sena Osborne Genesis Sunday School Class Worship (infant-2) Todd and Julie Lehman Jonathan and Dianna Funk Worship (3-4) Jim and Christy Brenneman Gary and Marlene Boese Fellowship Hosts November December FISH Visions

4 Hesston Mennonite Church A community of God s people, seeking and following the way of Christ, experiencing and sharing the good news of healing and hope. Office Hours 8-12:00 noon Monday and Friday 8-12 and 1-5 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday John s day off is Monday. Amy s day off is Friday. Clayton s day off is Monday. 309 S Main hesstonmc@hesstonmc.org website Ministers: All the members of the congregation. Pastors Elders John C. Murray ext. 108 Renae Alison Julie Lehman Amy Nissley Stauffer ext. 109 Darren Anderson Leo Schmidt Clayton Gladish ext. 110 Barbara Kaufman Jay Unruh Church Council Members Myron Klassen Congregational Chair Kent Rychener Vice Chair Rachel Yoder Education Brad Liechty Facilities Pat Miller Fellowship and Service Gerry Selzer Finance Ken Rodgers Gifts Discernment Mitch Stutzman Member-at-Large LaMar Bender Outreach Darlene Buller Secretary Laura Kraybill (September January, completing unexpired term) Worship Interpreters Melissa Webb, Saralyn Murray, Mary Schmidt Staff: Norma Diller, Office Manager, ext. 100 Ted Stuckey, Finance Secretary, ext. 101 Brea Creamer, Allan and Jeannene Mast, Tim Mast - Custodians

5 Events at Hesston Mennonite Church Sunday, November 23 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10-10:20 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship - Items will be collected during the morning offering for the Hesston Resource Center. (See listing in this week s in touch) 3:00 p.m. Katelyn and Jared Boese Baby Show community center. Check your literature box for the Advent devotional guide to be used during this season. Monday, November 24 11:00 a.m. Hesston College Chapel - Christopher Columbus: hero or villain?, students from US History class Wednesday, November noon Church Library Open 11:00 a.m. Hesston College Chapel Thanksgiving Chapel Wednesday, November 26-Saturday, November 29 HCHS Meals and Staffing Meals have been scheduled. Staffing needed Contact Kent Rychener ( ). Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day 7:30 p.m. Hesston College Choral Masterworks Concert A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols sanctuary Friday, November 28 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service for Esther Franz (Visitation from 1-2 p.m.) Schowalter Villa Chapel 2:00 p.m. Hesston College Chorale, Bel Canto and Chamber Orchestra Concert - sanctuary 6-8:00 p.m. Roupp Family Visitation in the community center Saturday, November 29 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service for Elda Roupp in the sanctuary followed by lunch in the community center. 5:00 pm Advent Meditative Service Taize chant, instrumental music and multi-sensory stations community center. Sunday, November 30 First Sunday of Advent 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10-10:20 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship Monday, December 1 11:00 a.m. Hesston College Chapel Wednesday, December 3 10-noon Church Library Open 11:00 a.m. Hesston College Chapel Thanksgiving Chapel 7:00 p.m. MYF Thursday, December 4 9 am-3 pm Dorcas Circle education hall 7:00 p.m. Elders Meeting church library

6 Dec 3 Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 24 Jan 11-Feb 8 Looking Ahead Forum Our Commitment to One Another in the Midst of Difficult Conversations. 7:00 p.m. in the community center. See the letter and information sheet in your literature box today. Additional forums will be held December 14, 9:00 a.m. in the community center, and January 11, 4:00 p.m. in the community center. Church Family Lunch and Finance Forum. Save the date. Lunch by donation provided by the Hesston College Grilling Club along with Jim and Becky Mason with proceeds going to the Club. Christmas Program - 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Bring finger foods to share during the fellowship time that follows in the community center hosted by the JYF. Christmas Brunch 9:00 a.m. in the community center. Bring your favorite breakfast casserole, breads or fruit along with your own table service. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 9:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Gifts of music from you or family members who will be gathered are welcome. Contact John C. or Krista Murray. Exploring Hesston Mennonite Church - A special 5-week class for persons considering membership at Hesston Mennonite Church or who would simply like to know more about our congregation. The class begins January 11, meeting each Sunday through February 8 during the Sunday school hour (9-10 a.m.) in the office conference room. The January 11 date will also include a noon pot-luck lunch provided by the Elders and Pastors. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please contact the church office or one of the Elders. Hearing Assist Devices Available If you have difficulty hearing during the services in the sanctuary, check with the sound technicians. Hearing devices are available. OFFERING: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 (and funds received during the previous week) Budget $8, JYF Children s Globe (HCHS) South Central Conference Children s Sunday School 5.06 MCC Fall Mission Offering 1, Pathfinders MCC Meat Canning New Beginnings Menno Clinic India Vessels Debt Reduction ATTENDANCE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16: Income Budget $714,524 $721,000 Income Received Year-to-Date 563, ,666 Remaining Income Needed 151, ,334 Average Budget Offering Received Year-to-Date 11,905 11,792 Average Weekly Budget Offering Needed 22,838 26,044 REMINDER: So that accurate records can be maintained, please indicate in the memo line of your check the intended fund/class/organization that is to receive the contribution.