January 13, 2019 We welcome all who have come to worship today. Let s encourage each other in our walk with the Lord and give Him thanks for all things. Prelude Worship Him in Song Living Hope Jesus Church Life Pastor Brent Worship in Giving Adam Chrisman Focus on Awana Choir Awana Missionaries Bob & Nancy Craig Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) Worship in the Word I John 1:1-2:2 Berenice Hooper Worship Him in Song Have Thine Own Way, Lord - Hymn #127 (vv. 1,2,4) Cleanse Me - Hymn #112 (vv. 1,2,3) Message Believe: The Light of the World Pastor Pat John 7:53-8:30 Responding to Him Here I Am to Worship Each week following our worship service, there will be a prayer couple in the prayer area near the organ to pray for any needs or concerns that you may have. FOR THE CHILDREN - Children s Church is available each Sunday morning for children 4 years old through 3rd grade. Watch the screen for dismissal time. NURSERY is available for children under 4 years old during Sunday School and Worship Service. Nursery workers for today are Karla and Kelsey Bloemhof. Workers scheduled for next Sunday, January 20 are Katie Wiebe and Philip Wilson. ACTIVITIES TODAY 7:00 PM FUEL High School Youth meet in the Filling Station SHAFTER MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH 400 Kern St., Shafter, Calif. 93263
THIS WEEK Monday/Friday Aerobics - 8:30 AM Monday Ladies Prayer for our Church - 8:30 AM Monday Coed Volleyball - 7:00 PM Men s Prayer with Pastor Pat - 6:00 AM Community Bible Study at Valley Bible Church - 10:00 AM Ladies Fellowship Quilt Tying - 1:00 PM Lamplighters to Carrington - 5:30 PM Christian Education Board Meeting - 6:00 PM Open Gym - 6:30 AM Staff Meeting - 9:30 AM Beacons at Tin Cup Coffee - 9:30 AM Night Meal (Taco Soup) - 5:30 PM AWANA Can-Can Night - 6:25 PM Jr High HiLife - 6:30 PM Church Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 PM Thursday Men s Bible Study @ Tony s - 7:00 AM Thursday Community Night of Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM Saturday Men s Fellowship Breakfast - 7:00 AM THINGS TO COME JANUARY Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed 21 College/Career Singles at Enns 21 Pastor Pat to Thailand with Multiply/MB Mission 21-30 Ladies DayTimers Bible Study 22 Deacon Meeting 22 Guest Speaker Mike Skaggs of Teen Challenge 27 German Sausage Lunch (H.S. Youth Fundraiser) 27 Church Choir Rehearsal 30 Sunday Schedule Telephone Numbers Prayer Time 9:00-9:30 AM Church Office 746-4969 Koffee Klatch 9:15-9:30 AM Fax 746-2969 Sunday School 9:30-10:30 AM Kiddie Kollege 746-4960 Worship Service 10:45 AM-12:00 PM Pat Coyle January 13, 2019 Believe: The Light of the World (John 7:53-8:30) No one likes to stub their toe in a dark, unfamiliar place! In many ways, life can be like a dark room with lots of places to get hurt. Jesus, however, is the light that guides us through the darkness. The Light of the World: Exposes the motives of people (7:53-8:11) Gives guidance to believers (8:12-8:20) Calls people to believe (8:21-8:30) Living in the Light: Email- smbc@shaftermb.org Website - www.shaftermb.org Patrick Coyle - Senior Pastor Brent Cummings - Youth Pastor Melissa Bergen - Director of Local Missions VISION STATEMENT To build the body of Christ at Shafter MB Church by equipping people for Christ-like maturity and for reaching unbelievers in our community, nation and world.
Praise & Petitions January 13, 2019 This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all (I John 1:5). Because You Prayed: Our weekly ministries got off to a good start as we begin 2019 and the CTL India Team mission is going well (I John 1:5)! Health Needs: Continue to pray for Stacy Coyle (cancer treatments), Julie Scales (stroke rehab), Jazmin Hall (cancer treatments), Camilla Tarry (radiation treatments), Jeremy Jones (auto accident), Shirley Caulfield (knee surgery) and Kathy Grant (brain surgery) as they are cared for (Psalm 92:1-3). Church Life and Ministries: Lift up the Christian Education Board as they meet this week as well as the Pastor of Worship and Family Ministries Search Committee (Ephesians 4:11-13). Community, National and International Concerns: Remember our State leaders as they give guidance to the diverse interests of our region (I Timothy 2:1-4). Multiply/MB Mission: Motohiro & Mariya Hamana in Thailand Pray for: Work at the Changed Life Center and Northern Chonburi church plants Children s clubs and adult programs Visa and work permit extensions (Mark 10:13-16). AWANA CAN-CAN NIGHT January 16 is "Can-Can Night," where the boys and girls will be asked to bring smashed plastic bottles and cans, the proceeds from these will go to the Feeding ministry fund. If you would like to help us with this project, please bring your cans and bottles Wed. evening, Jan. 16, or contact Craig Hailey before hand. 2019 CHURCH DIRECTORY If you would like to make any changes to your information for the 2019 SMBC Church Directory please let the church office know by January 21. EVERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS It is time to start thinking about college scholarships! If your family uses Everence faith-based services, you may be eligible to apply for the Everence College Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. Everence will accept applications beginning January 1 through February 28, 2019. You can learn more at everence.com/scholarships. SMBC CENTENNIAL BOOKS & DVDS There are still a few books for purchase in the church office ($50) which includes a Centennial DVD. DVD s will also be available in the church office soon ($10 donation). If you signed up for one at the Centennial Celebration you will be notified when they are available. A MEMORIAL FUND in memory of Norma Janzen has been collected by the Beacons Class towards Christian Camp Scholarships for our youth. If you would like to contribute to this fund you may write a check out to SMBC and put Norma Janzen Memorial on the memo line. A Memorial service for Norma was held on January 10 at Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church in Liberal, Kansas. Please continue to keep Norma s family, including her brother Don Neufeld, in your prayers. FLOWERS were placed in the sanctuary today by Lorah Carroll and Janis & Stephen Penner if loving memory of Janis father, Edward Coates. PASSING Leona Lachenmaier, former SMBC member, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 3. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on, January 15 at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary Chapel. JOB OPPORTUNITY The Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (PDC) is seeking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. This part-time (20 hours/week) position is located at the PDC office on the main campus of Fresno Pacific University. A job description is available at PDCMBC.org. If interested, please forward a resume with cover letter to District Minister Gary Wall at 1717 S. Chestnut Ave. Fresno, CA 93702 or gary.wall@fresno.edu. These classes are open to adults of all ages: Reformation - Stan Wilson, Rm. B2 Book of Judges - Joe Moesta, Fireside Rm.
WEST COAST MENNONITE MEN S CHORUS 2019 Imagine the sound of over 150 men singing together in four-part harmony--it is a thrilling experience! Some may say that there is no sound to equal that of a group of men blending their voices together in musical worship. The West Coast Mennonite Men's Chorus is made up of men from all walks of life and varying backgrounds. Many are from Mennonite backgrounds; many come from other churches and denominations. The common bond is a love of singing and using that gift to edify worship and inspire those who listen. If you can envision yourself joining this wonderful experience and have enjoyed singing in four-part harmony, please consider becoming a member of WCMMC. There are no auditions or tryouts required. Several scheduled practice sessions held at area churches are followed by approximately four concerts in the spring. Funds raised through free-will offerings at each concert help support the projects associated with disaster relief and humanitarian efforts throughout the world. The 2019 WCMMC Kick-Off Dinner is on Saturday, February 2, at Reedley MB Church in Reedley, Calif., with registration at 4:00 pm and Dinner at 5:00 pm. Kern County rehearsals will start Monday at SMBC at 7:00 pm on February 4 and every Monday through April 1. Contact Randy Toews at 746-2771 for more info. You may also visit www.wcmmc.org. Saturday, January 19 7:00 AM SMBC Fellowship Hall Men of all ages are invited!
The Annual SMBY Fundraiser is on Sunday, January 27, 2019 Serving from 12:00-1:30 pm Immediately following the Worship Service. In the SMBC Fellowship Center Dinners are $10 Dine-In and Take-Out available Tickets are on sale thru January 20 from our High School Youth and in the church office. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. Get yours today! These fundraisers will help support the activities of our High School Youth Group. Thank you!
Worship Songs LIVING HOPE Verse 1 How great the chasm that lay between us How high the mountain I could not climb In desperation I turned to heaven And spoke Your name into the night Then through the darkness Your loving kindness tore through the shadow of my soul The work is finished, the end is written Jesus Christ, My living hope Verse 2 Who could imagine so great a mercy What heart could fathom such boundless grace The God of ages stepped down from glory To wear my sin and bear my shame The cross has spoken, I am forgiven The King of Kings calls me His own Beautiful Savior, I'm Yours forever Jesus Christ, my living hope Chorus Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free Hallelujah, death has lost it's grip on me You have broken every chain There's salvation in Your name Jesus Christ, my living hope (repeat chorus) Verse 3 Then came the morning that sealed the promise Your buried body began to breathe Out of the silence The Roaring Lion declared the grave Has no claim on me Then came the morning that sealed the promise Your buried body began to breathe Out of the silence The Roaring Lion declared the grave Has no claim on me Jesus, Yours is the victory (Chorus x2) Tag Jesus Christ, my living hope O God, You are my living hope W/M by Phil Wickham/Brian Johnson C. 2017 Phil Wickham Music/Simply Global Songs/Sing My Songs (BMI) and BSouthern Music Publishing, UBP, CCLI #221620 JESUS There is a truth older than the ages, There is a promise of things yet to come There is One born for our salvation, Jesus. There is a light that overcomes the darkness, There is a kingdom that forever reigns, There is freedom from the chains that bind us, Jesus, Jesus Chorus Who walks on the waters, Who speaks to the sea, Who stands in the fire beside me. He roars like a lion, He bled as the Lamb, He carries my healing in His hands. Jesus. There is a Name I call in times of trouble, There is a song that comforts in the night, There is a voice that calms the storm that rages, He is Jesus, Jesus (Chorus) Bridge Messiah, my Savior, there is power in Your Name. You re my rock and my Redeemer, There is power in Your Name, In Your Name. Tag Jesus, there is no one like You. Jesus, there is no one like You. W/M by Chris Tomlin and Ed Cash; C. 2016 Worship Together Music, ARR, UBP, CCLI#221620 HERE I AM TO WORSHIP Light of the World You stepped down into darkness, Open my eyes, let me see, Beauty that made this heart adore You, Hope of a life spent with You. Chorus Here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you re my God, You're altogether lovely, altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me. King of all days oh, so highly exalted, Glorious in Heaven above, Humbly You came to the earth You created, All for love's sake became poor (Chorus) Bridge And I ll never know how much it cost, To see my sin upon that cross. And I ll never know how much it cost, To see my sin upon that cross. (Repeat x4) W/M by Tim Hughes, C. 2000 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capital CMB Pub.), ARR, CCLI #221620