Myerstown Church of the Brethren 51 West Stoever Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067 Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, in sackcloth, and with dust on their heads. 2 Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3 And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for one-fourth of the day; and for another fourth they confessed and worshiped the Lord their God. Nehemiah 9:1-3 Sunday, the Lord s Day September 9, 2018 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Web Page www.myerstowncob.org E-mail myerstowncob@myerstowncob.org Telephone Number 717-866-5517 _Pastor Marty Moyer Prelude Welcome *Call to Worship We affirm that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Miriam, Hannah, and Mary is our God. We affirm that God has come to us in our likeness, taking the form of a servant in Jesus of Nazareth. We believe that God, in Christ, suffered the pain and agony of the cross to provide for our salvation. We believe that God demonstrated power over sin and death by raising Jesus from the dead and declaring that the risen Christ is Lord.
God has given us new life and freedom in the Fullness of the Holy Spirit, who is the guide and power of the community of believers. We believe that in the end, God s rule of peace and justice will be fully established and that Jesus Christ will reign forever and ever. *Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #37 BL *Invocation Prayer *Greet One Another Peace of Christ Be With You Cherub Choir Children s Story Presentation of Bibles Offertory Prayer So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. Offertory Children s Church Dismissal - 4 years old to 5th grade *Offertory Hymn Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us #352 BL Special Music Rachel Moyer Prayer Scripture Nehemiah 4:1-6 Message The People Had a Mind to Work *Closing Hymn We praise thee, O God #99 BL Benediction
REFRIGERATOR NEWS September 9-16, 2018 Sunday Chime Choir Practice 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Music Committee Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bell Choir 6:15 p.m. Senior Choir 7:30 p.m. Thursday Sharing Cupboard 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Friday Sharing Cupboard 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Chime Choir Practice 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Deacons for the month of September are Ralph and Mim Ackerman *Stand if you are able Please remember the following people in your prayers this week: Jeff Beard Friend of Richard Daubert Betty Jane Berger Shirley Brandt Raymond Brown Bud Brubaker Trent Charles Friend of Leslie Fuhrman Kathryn Gibble Mary Ann Gibble Al Harding Friend of Dave and Janet Dubble Jan Klink Friend of JoAnn Houtz Tom Louwerse Friend of Nettie Krall Dennis Palm Brother-in-law of Dale Houtz Tony Resh Friend of Lindsey Dimond Bonnie Rittle Sister-in-law of Raymond and Dorothy Brown Walter Sattazahn Joyce Shott Friend of JoAnn Houtz Karen Smith Step Daughter of MaryJane Smith Grace Ziegler John Zimmerman, Jr.
STATISTICS FOR SUNDAY, September 2, 2018 ATTENDANCE: Worship 98 GIVING: GENERAL FUND Amount needed weekly to meet BUDGET (not actual expenses) 4,889.00 GENERAL FUND total received 1,886.00 DIFFERENCE (2,393.00) In addition, the following special general fund gifts were received: Love Offering 10.00 BUILDING FUND Amount needed weekly to meet MORTGAGE 1,360.00 BUILDING FUND total received 985.00 DIFFERENCE (375.00) In addition, the following special building fund gifts were received: Follow our year-to-date progress in your copy of the Church Board Minutes. Our expenses continue in your absence. Please include the church in your giving each week.
Our appreciation to Wilbur and Mary Lou Wagner for being greeters. The Brethren Hour will be broadcast from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on WLBR 1270 AM will be from Midway Church. Gift cards The gift card order will be processed Oct. 7 th. Don t forget, you don t have to buy gift cards for a gift, you can use them yourself. Make sure you look over the list of businesses, as new ones have been added. This week we are praying for Mt. Zion Road Church of the Brethren and Conewago Church of the Brethren is praying for us. IT S THAT TIME AGAIN!!! Attention all Pumpkin Rollers! Beginning September 17 th and continuing thru October, we will be making the awesome pumpkin rolls! We are looking for all willing helpers for this giant project. Baking time starts at 8:00 a.m. and finishes up around 11:30 or so.filling begins at 5:30 p.m. and usually finishes around 7:30. Our goal is to make 1500. Please come out and help us with this project. Order forms are in your mailboxes. Thank you so much for all the help provided. If you are willing to help, please contact Dottie Nagle or Janet Dubble. Run for Relief Sept. 22 nd at the Disaster Relief Auction at 8:00 a.m. is the 5K Run for Relief. If you are interested in participating in this run, contact Jess Singer. Bible Study will start again on Thursday, Sept. 13 th at 6:00 p.m. Thank you from Barb Weidman for all the prayers, calls, visits and phone calls during her recent illness. Chicken Bar-B-Que - We are looking for someone to take over the chicken bar-b-que in May. Whitey and Dottie are willing to help anyone who wants to take it over. They have all the paperwork from previous bar-b-que s. If no one volunteers, this will be discontinued. Kit Assembly - Mennonite Central Committee needs our help. With all the disasters around the world. We will be working on various kits at the Ephrata Work Center on September 15 th from 9 am12 pm. We will meet at church at 8:15am. This is for ages 7 adult and we need 15 people or more, Sign up sheet in Gathering Place. For more info see Susie Dundore 717-628-1060.
Thank you from Gary Miller for all the donations and cards on the recent passing of his mother, Kathryn Miller. 2019 Directory - Any changes in the Church Directory for 2019, notify Toni or a Mission & Fellowship commission member. Those receiving Bibles are: Grant Liskey Ethan Zimmerman Bryce Hoglund Tori Sanchez Help at Disaster Relief Auction There is a need for help in the kitchen at the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction on Friday, Sept. 21 st from 3:00 6:00 p.m. and from 6:00 9:00 p.m. Five people are needed for each shift. You would be helping to serve the customers. If you are willing to help out, please call Lois Roop at 717-274-6056. Upcoming Events A Night of Gospel Music Sept. 15 th 7:00 PM Myerstown Church of Brethren Those participating are: Cindy Smith Mt. Zion Road Church of the Brethren Bob Kettering Lititz Church of the Brethren Faithful Men Little Swatara Church of the Brethren Ashley Butters Midway Church Women's Trio Myerstown Church of the Brethren Instrumental Youth Kara and Trent Miller Middle Creek Church of the Brethren Bob Kettering will be joining all the groups for a song. Piercing Word will be presenting Sermon on the Mount Oct. 21 st at 7:00 p.m. Myerstown Church of the Brethren