Rose Short (7/7) and Fae Miller (7/8) celebrate their birthdays this week! Please remember them on their special days by sending a card or offering a special prayer of thanks for them. Directory Update (We have set up mailboxes for the Shorts and Carsyn.) Tim and Missy Short and daughters, Marianne and Rose Address: 326 Hillsdale Circle, Wadsworth, OH 44281 Email: Tim tim19nov@hotmail.com and tshort@ohioliving.org (work); Missy missy15oct@hotmail.com Phone numbers: Tim 330.608.4064; Missy 330.671.7121; Marianne 330.858.0891 Birthdays: Tim (11-19-64); Missy (10-15-64); Marianne (05-27-04); Rose (07-07-05) Anniversary: July 12, 2003 Carsyn Derrig Address (Dave): 335 Hillsdale Circle, Wadsworth, OH 44281 Phone numbers: Dave 330.687.1797; Chandra 330.687.8585 Birthday: Carsyn (05-03-06) Coming Events: July 8 14 Axis Youth Group Service Trip to New York July 17 WINGS and OMC Ice Cream Social, 6 pm July 13 BreakAway Biking Outing July 22 VBS Training Meeting, 6 pm July 29 Worship at Martins MC Axis Youth Group Sharing July 29 Aug 2 Vacation Bible School: Shipwrecked Rescued by Jesus Orrville Mennonite Church 1305 W. Market St., Orrville, OH 44667 Email address: omcjan@gmail.com Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am - 12 noon Orrville Mennonite Church Web Site www.orrvillemenno.net Ohio Conference of Mennonite Church USA Web Site www.ohiomennoniteconference.org Staff Pastor Bill Seymour omcbill@gmail.com Elder Council Marilyn Kamp Elder for Community/Discipleship kampsinmillersburg@gmail.com Marion Beyeler Elder for Stewardship marionbeyeler@gmail.com Lidia Zehr Elder for Mission lbzehr@gmail.com Jen Bixler Elder Facilitator mjbix@zoominternet.net Bill Seymour - Elder for Worship omcbill@gmail.com Ministers: Each member of the congregation Church Copyright License: #687886 Orrville Mennonite Church WiFi password OMCpub4u 330-682-5801 330-347-7034 (Cell) 330-763-3271 (Cell) 330-347-3988 (Cell) 316-680-0480 (Cell) 330-857-0323 (Landline) 330-347-7034 (Cell)
Orrville Mennonite Church 1305 West Market Street Phone (330) 682-5801 Orrville, Ohio 44667 July 1, 2018 We are dedicated to loving God and loving people To the Glory of God and through the power of the Holy Spirit, it is our mission to be a loving community of believers who intentionally further God's Kingdom by going out and loving all people, sharing the good News of Jesus Christ and making disciples. Welcome Singing Kumtegemea Mwokozi ( Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus) (see insert for Swahili lyrics) Good, Good Father Unison Scripture Reading Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is when God s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. Offering/Prayer (God s children are invited to bring offerings for the "My Coins Count" Jug) Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty WB 120 (English) Song Mighty to Save Scripture Reading John 3.3-18 Sharing from Africa Mark, Jen, Amos, Josiah Bixler, Mel Wenger, Natalie Fisher Xan Seymour and Lidia Zehr Song Baba, Mwana, Roho (Holy Holy Holy, Lord God Almighty) (see insert for Swahili lyrics) Prayer for Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania, Jimbo la Upanga (Tanzanian Mennonite Church, Upanga Congregation)
Sharing and Prayer Announcements Love Step Prayer (another new version to test) Lord, open my eyes to see when you put me in front of someone and then prod me to meet them with love them where they are. Help us to walk together, learn from each other, and share your love with others together, that we may grow closer to Christ, together. Worship Band: Andrew, Doug and Anita Fisher, Xan Seymour Reader: Jen Bixler Today (July 1) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (meet in sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday Office Closed for July 4 th holiday Thursday 9:30 a.m. Women s Fellowship and Service 6:30 p.m. REFIT Class in Fellowship Hall Next Sunday (July 8) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Greeters Today Mark and Jen Bixler Family Next Sunday Virg and Kathy Troyer, Nancy Hostetler Elder Greeter Today Lidia Zehr Next Sunday Jen Bixler Worship Nursery Jan Kauffman Next Sunday Mim Wenger Last Sunday (June 24) Ministry Spending Plan: $855.00 Weekly MSP Needed: $3,054.79 Partnership Plan: $100.00 Weekly PP Needed: $897.35 Land: $150.00 Pastor Bill, Allison and family are on vacation June 22 July 7 th. Please contact an elder or the church office if a need arises. Congregation, we are addressing the need for funds to make payments on the basic needs of the church. Our checking account balance is drastically low and well below the minimum $15,000 we would like to have for a cushion. The minimum need is $15,000 with at least half of that hopefully in the first two weeks to cover expenses. Ideally, I would like to have the checkbook balance above $15,000 prior to each month so an additional $15,000 would be needed as well to maintain that. The MSP needs an average of $3,253.86 per week to meet all MSP expenses. Please prayerfully consider any tithing to give towards the MSP. Sandy Miller, Finance Chair
Jan will be on vacation July 7 14. Please call the church office before stopping by on weekdays to make sure someone is in the office. Mim Wenger will be filling in for Jan, but she will not have set hours. You can also leave a message on the answering machine or send an email. Phone messages and emails will be checked daily. Vacation Bible School!! Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School will be July 29-August 2 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Orrville Mennonite Church. The theme this year is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. To register online visit vbspro.events/p/f9fa03 Camp Luz has several programs still coming up in July for children ages 8-12. There are only a few spots left for Boys Camp (ages 9-11), and a little more space available for Jr High (ages 12-14) and Fledgling (ages 8-10). Visit www.campluz.com for details or to get registered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Orrville Mennonite Church Daily Devotions Week ending with Sunday, July 8, 2018 Day One Read Psalm 48 How do you see God s steadfast love? Day Two Read Ezekiel 2.1-5 How does God speak to you? Day Three Read Psalm 123 For what do you need mercy today? Day Four Read 2 Corinthians 12.2-10 Why was Paul given a thorn in his flesh? What does it mean to have something like that? Do you have one? How are you content with it? Day Five Read Mark 6.1-13 What is the effect of unbelief on Jesus, in this passage? Love Step Prayer This prayer is undergoing some possible revision. Pray this daily and as you go through your day, look for how God might be answering Lord, open my eyes to see when you put me in front of someone and then prod me to meet them with love them where they are. Help us to walk together, learn from each other, and share your love with others together, that we may grow closer to Christ, together.
Baba, Mwana, Roho (Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty) Verse 1: Baba, Mwana, Roho, Mungu mwenye enzi, Kila tukiamka tunakuabudu Baba, Mwana, Roho, Mungu wa mapenzi Ewe Utatu, tunakusifu Verse 2: Baba, Mwana, Roho, wakuaminio Wanakutolea shukurani zao. Wakusujudia malaika nao: Wewe u mwanzo, nawe u mwisho.
Kumtegemea Mwokozi ( Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus) Verse 1: Kumtegemea Mwokozi, Kwangu tamu kabisa; Kukubali neno lake Nina raha moyoni. Verse 2: Kumtegemea Mwokozi, Kwangu tamu kabisa, Kuamini damu yake Nimeoshwa kamili. Verse 3: Kumtegemea Mwokozi, Kwangu tamu kabisa; Kwake daima napata Uzima na amani. Verse 4: Nafurahi kwa sababu Nimekutegemea; Yesu, Mpendwa na Rafiki Uwe nami dawamu. Chorus (sung after every verse): Yesu, Yesu namwamini, Nimemwona thabiti; Yesu, Yesu, yu thamani, Ahadi zake kweli. Good Good Father Verse 1 I've heard a thousand stories Of what they think You re like But I've heard the tender whisper Of love in the dead of night You tell me that You re pleased And that I'm never alone
Chorus You're a Good Good Father It's who You are It's who You are It's who You are And I'm loved by You It's who I am It's who I am It's who I am Verse 2 I've seen many searching for answers Far and wide But I know we're all searching for answers Only You provide Because You know just what we need Before we say a word Bridge You are perfect in all of Your ways You are perfect in all of Your ways You are perfect in all of Your ways to us Verse 3 Love so undeniable I can hardly speak Peace so unexplainable I can hardly think As You call me deeper still As You call me deeper still As You call me deeper still Into love love love CCLI Song # 7036612 Anthony Brown Pat Barrett 2014 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Common Hymnal Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Housefires Sounds (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Tony Brown Publishing Designee (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 687886
Mighty To Save Verse 1 Ev ryone needs compassion Love that's never failing Let mercy fall on me Ev ryone needs forgiveness The kindness of a Saviour The hope of nations Chorus Saviour He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever Author of salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave Verse 2 So take me as You find me All my fears and failures Fill my life again I give my life to follow Ev rything I believe in Now I surrender Bridge Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing For the glory of the risen King Jesus Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing For the glory of the risen King CCLI Song # 4591782 Ben Fielding Reuben Morgan 2006 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 687886
Prayer Concerns & Praises for Week of July 1, 2018 That God would be glorified and that lives would be transformed in every aspect of Orrville Mennonite Church. Elder Council, Pastor and Ministry Team leaders, Grow Groups Mennonite Church USA Journey Forward: Embracing God s hope for MCUSA prayers for those participating in this 2-year visioning process. Ohio Mennonite Conference prayers as we as a Conference search for a conference minister and as we strengthen our relationships through our gathered and sent initiatives. Parker Widmer and Family as Parker continues recovery from Stevens- Johnson Syndrome Mariah Michaels for good healing of her broken wrist Pray for Pastor Bill, Allison and family as they spend some vacation time together (June 22 July 7). Pray for the Axis Youth group as they prepare for their service/mission trip to New York (July 7-14). Upanga Mennonite Church, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Please pray for Pastor Abner Mathube and for God to multiply this congregation. Amos & Esther Muhagachi and their family Kendri Update! Kendri s YAMEN assignment has changed. He will go to Taiwan for orientation and to Burkina Faso for his service assignment. SWAP Ministry/Pete & Lou Erb urgent need for summer staff! Anya, Steve & Lara Troyer Anya had surgery for scoliosis on May 30 th. Ralph Rheinheimer continued recovery from hip pain Kara Shilling she and Evan Zuercher will be leading groups coming to serve this summer; prayers for decisions to be made by Kara for the future. Christi s friend, Karen Wayt as she continues immunotherapy cancer treatment Bob and Cheryl Phillips and their family Bob and Cheryl are in isolation as Bob's health is built back up. This 100-day time ends near the end of June. Youth who connect with us through WINGS, BreakAway and Axis YG Grace Geiser (Brenn-Field), Cathy Gable (Orrville Pointe), Lowell Bowers (West View Healthy Living) Diane Hostetler s friend, Al continuing cancer treatment Lance Almond Sawsan Elateek and her children, Seif and Yassmine Bill s sister, Laurie, who is primary caretaker for her father-in-law, brotherin-law, as well as daughter, Amy, struggling with deep psychological illness. Mennonite Mission Network MMN s Youth Venture teams are currently in Japan and Spain. Pray for them as they build cross-cultural relationships through assisting in the ministries of Akiko and Ray Epp at Menno Village in Japan and Alisha and Joshua Garber in Spain. Pray also for the team that will be serving with La Casa Grande in Benin later this month.