GATHERING. Gathering Hymns Jesus, we want to meet HWB 10 God of the earth, the sky, the sea HWB 53

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1 June 15, 2014

2 GATHERING Prelude Gathering Hymns Jesus, we want to meet HWB 10 God of the earth, the sky, the sea HWB 53 Welcome (Visitors are invited to fill out a welcome card and place it in the offering basket.) Passing the Peace Call to Worship (based on Psalm 8:1-9) Leader: O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! People: You have set your glory above the heavens. Leader: Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, People: to silence the enemy and the avenger. Leader: When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? People: Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. Leader: You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas. All: O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Opening Prayer PRAISING Hymn O Lord, our Lord, how majestic HWB 112 Scripture Genesis 1:1-2:4a

3 Moment for Mission Pastoral Search Committee Offering Prayer Offering HEARING Scripture Matthew 28:16-20 Farewell for Simon, Jennifer, Aven, and Asa J Worship Committee Words of Assurance Hymn One is the body STJ 72 (Children ages 3 through 7 are excused to Children s Circle) Sermon What and When RESPONDING Response Hymn For we are strangers no more HWB 322 Those who have not yet signed the covenant are invited to do so during this song. Sharing Joys, Concerns, and Reflections and Introduction of Visitors Prayers of the Community SENDING Hymn Sizohamba naye (We will walk with God) STJ 78 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) 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, June 15 Sunday, June 15 Tuesday, June 16 Tuesday, June 24 Sunday, June 29 Monday, June 30 Bill L. is our guest speaker Pastoral Search Committee (after church) Council (6:30pm) Community Meal (5-7pm) All are welcome! Guest speaker Darlene R-M will share about TTV trip to Peru Pastoral Search Committee (7:30pm)

5 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. NOTES

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7 Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship Covenant Jesus Christ is Lord. We choose to follow the way of the gospel and be members of Christ s church. This time and this place are God's gifts to us, and we are called to be God's active presence to all those around us. As a Christian community rooted in Anabaptist principles, we worship God as we: Experience the power, grace and love of God; Discern and share our gifts and resources Prepare and equip each other to live Christ-like lives; Nurture all who are present in our community; Participate actively in the life of the congregation and the denomination; and Reach out to others in service and invitation to faith. As Mennonites we are committed to bringing peace, justice, reconciliation and the Good News to each other and to the world around us. Declaration of Membership We declare ourselves members of Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship. We affirm the covenant and commit ourselves to participate in our congregational life as followers of Christ.

8 4229 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