wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.

HESSTON MENNONITE CHURCH Hesston, Kansas Volume 76 August 12, 2018 No. 32 I praise you, for I am fearfully & wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. Psalm 139:14

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 Songs A Summer of Psalms HMC Jazz Combo Welcome - Community Life Susan Lamb Prelude Call to Worship - Back to School Blessing Brent & Rachel Yoder Family Worship in Song Prayer of the Church Ken Rodgers, Molly Simmering, Aaron Diller Michele & John Janzen, Natalie Ladd, Bob Scheid Great God, We Sing #639 Ancient Words Jesus Has Done So Much for Me Maria Day Offering, Offertory Search Me and Know Me Card Ken Rodgers Children bring mission offerings forward for New Hope Shelter Bring forward items for MCC School Kits. Please sign and pass the member and guest register. Prayer of Blessing Children s Time Keli Wray Scripture Psalm 139 Sermon A Grateful Being Clayton Gladish Time of Reflection Song of Response You Shall Go Out with Joy #427 Benediction Postlude You Shall Go Out with Joy Scriptures for Sunday, August 19, 2018: Isaiah 43:19 Hearing Assist Devices Available If you have difficulty hearing during the services in the sanctuary, check with the sound technicians. Hearing devices are available. Nursery - Located off the main sanctuary foyer. Staffed Worship for infants-4 year olds. Children s Activity Bags are available for children to pick up by the main sanctuary entrance.

Each of us as God leads us on the journey of life-long learning to challenge our assumptions and assuage our fears. Each one, youngest to oldest, as we journey together through grief, joy, pain, illness, celebration, fear, hope and the many other experiences of life. Sunday school teachers, children and youth as they anticipate the new year of questions and discovery. Additional persons to respond to the call to use their gifts of nurture and teaching to serve in our Sunday School ministries. MYF and RAY sponsors who have committed to journey with our youth through the coming year of learning, service, and activities. Young persons who are making plans for another year of college and parents who are learning to let go. Hesston College students as they arrive on campus for a week of practices, team community building, orientation and a jump start on classes. May their interactions be blessed as they build friendships with each other. The children who will receive the MCC School Kits that these learning tools may help fan the spark curiosity, and empowerment for lives that can bring healing to the nations. Persons who are in transitions, whatever the kind. A prayer for peace for all living in fear of persecution. Wisdom for world leaders as they interact and respond to volatile situations. The prayer room is available all week for those who would like to spend some time in personal prayer (located north of the sanctuary across from the Education Hall). Events at Hesston Mennonite Church Sunday, August 12 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship Service - MCC School Kit Collection 6:30 p.m. Camp Mennoscah Camp Sing - community center Wednesday, August 15 12:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time - sanctuary Thursday, August 16 7:00 p.m. Elders Meeting - church library

Looking Ahead Aug 19 Coffee & Coffeecakes Fellowship Time with Hesston College, 10:00am - community center Joint Worship Service with Hesston College, 10:30am sanctuary Primary Sunday School Teachers Meeting, 2:00pm community center Aug 29 RAY Kick-Off with supper & activities, 6:00pm - community center. HMC Jazz Combo - Sharon Woodward, Aaron Diller, Bob Scheid, Ken Rodgers Interim Pastor - What is the status of finding an interim pastor? The great news is that we are in the process of finalizing an agreement with a person to serve in an interim pastor role with Hesston Mennonite for the coming year. We look forward to finalizing this and giving you a name before too long. - Jon Friesen Kansas Institute for Peace and Reconciliation Engagement with Hesston Mennonite Church - In July the church council and board of elders engaged in discussion with KIPCOR to understand how they might be able to assist us in working to improve our congregational structure, communication, and health. KIPCOR has offered a proposal for working with our congregation in the coming year. An informational meeting will be held to explain the need for and objectives desired from this work with KIPCOR. The meeting will be held during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, August 26th, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the community center. - Jon Friesen The in touch newsletter, published on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays, contains additional announcements and information. Ask an usher for a copy if you do not have a literature box. ATTENDANCE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 5: 272 (includes 40 at Villa) OFFERING: SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 (and funds received during the previous week) Budget $8,904.21 Mennonite Mission Network 125.00 Children s Globe (New Hope Shelter) 12.10 New Hope Shelter 100.00 Children s S.S. (Camp Mennoscah) 10.14 Church Hostess 100.00 Pathfinders 20.00 Summer Lunch Program 1,500.00 Debt Reduction 2,000.00 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. 620-327-4885 hesstonmc@hesstonmc.org www.hesstonmc.org Pastors: Staff: Amy Nissley Stauffer, ext. 109 Jasmine Stutzman, Office Manager, ext. 100 Clayton Gladish, ext 110 Mel and Norma Diller, Allan Mast, custodians

Off to College Bethel College Katrina Heinrichs Alec Loganbill Mia Loganbill Micah Miller Bailey Strausz Canadian Mennonite University (Outtatown Discipleship School) Natalie Ladd Creighton University School of Dentistry Isaac Ellison Eastern Mennonite Seminary Mitch Stutzman Eastern Mennonite University Graham Stauffer Hesston College Kayla Rudy Terah Yoder Kansas State University Kylie Brenneman McPherson College Grant Raleigh Cami Richardson Southwest Baptist University Caylee Richardson Tabor College Ariana Miller Kelsey Unruh University of Kansas Anna Lynn Keller University of Oklahoma Kaeli Ellison