September 5, 2010
Today we reflect on the first four
core values of Berlin Mennonite Church
Prelude Please pass the Friendship Pads
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering in Song
Call to Worship
Offering and Offertory
Time of Praise
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47
Sermon: We're all in this together!
Hymn of Response
Sending
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS FOR TODAY’S SERVICE
Prelude/Offertory: Sheila Grate Worship Leader: Eric Miller
Song Leader: Ken Grate/Praise Team Sermon: Tim Zuercher
Lead Usher: Jr. Schlabach Next Sunday: Roger Dunn
Sound/Video/Power Point: Scott Troyer/Mervin Miller/Mike Schrock
Child Care: Sunday School – Trina Miller Worship – Neil & Denise Anderson
Child Care Next Sunday:
Sunday School – Wendy Miller Worship – Scott & Sheila Bodiker
Greeters: Barry & Brenda Hummel Greeters Next Sunday: Bruce & Anne Hummel
Flowers: Carl & Lorene Maxwell Flowers Next Sunday: Willis & Elsie Mast
• Pastor Ernie and Janice will be on vacation through this week and will return September 12. Contact a
member of the SLT if a need arises.
• The Love Center: For the month of September we will be collecting spaghetti sauce and salsa. You may
place your food donations in the box below the coat rack in the lobby. Other food items are also welcome.
• All Committee chairpersons are reminded that year-end reports need to be submitted to the secretary’s
office as soon as possible. You may email your report to berlinmennonite@yahoo.com, or place a hard copy
in Dayna Schrock’s mailbox.
• You’re invited to the Ladies Sewing this Wednesday, September 8 beginning at 8:30am. Fall is here! Join
us and learn how to quilt and knot comforters. Devotions will be given by Elsie Mast. Bring a sack lunch.
Contact Brenda Hummel with questions.
• Senior Breakfast is back! Join other seniors in our congregation on Thursday, September 9 at 8:30am at
the Der Dutchman for a time of food and fellowship. Senior Breakfast will continue to be held the second
Thursday of each month.
• Circle of Care will meet Saturday, September 11 at 9am. Paula Sanchez from Walnut Hills will be speaking
about activities caregivers can do with those they care for. Contact Denise Anderson with questions.
• ATTENTION Berlin Mennonite Children (grades K-6): You are invited to sing in the brand new Berlin
Mennonite Children’s Choir. The first practice will take place next Sunday, September 12 in the fellowship
hall after a dismissal during the Worship Service. Come ready to sing. If you have questions contact JoEllen
Hummel at hummelfive@gmail.com.
• The next session of GriefShare, led by Janice Hershberger and Becky Kandel, will begin September 15
and continue each Wednesday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm through December 15. Please contact the
church office to pre-register.
• Church Day Out, Sunday, September 19 at Memory Park: The outdoor worship service begins at 10am.
Please bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on during the service. Tables and chairs in the pavilion will be
available during lunch. Chicken will be provided by the Men’s 1 class, so bring salads, sides and desserts.
Coffee and water provided and plug-ins available. Lots of fun activities planned in the afternoon – softball,
corn hole, pony rides, bounce house, horse shoes, and more for all ages! Bring softball, volleyball,
basketball, Frisbee, or other outdoor equipment. Anyone needing help with transportation, please contact
the church office. Please come enjoy the outdoor worship and fellowship!
• All ladies are invited to “Journey with Jesus” at the Camp Luz Women’s Retreat, September 17-19.
Featured speaker will be Deb Horst. Many workshops will be taking place. Registration forms have been
placed in mailboxes and are also available at the resource rack between the mailboxes. Deadline for
registration is September 5.
• A Fall Ladies’ Bible Study will begin Tuesday mornings at 9:30am beginning September 21 and will
continue for 11 weeks. This Beth Moore study titled, “Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John”,
follows the life of John using the books of John, Acts, I John and Revelation. Come for a time of
encouragement and growth in your relationship with Christ. Child care is provided. Workbooks are $10. A
sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by September 12.
• All Secret Sisters are invited to attend the Secret Sister Reveal & Tea on Sunday, September 26 at
2:00pm.
• The Annual Business Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, September 26 at 6pm. Please plan on
attending. Light refreshments will be served.
• The MYF will be hosting a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 2 beginning at 9:00am. Clean out your
closets and storage rooms, as we are accepting donations for the sale! You may bring your donations for the
sale to the church office at any time during office hours. All proceeds will benefit the MYF’s trip to the
convention in Pittsburgh next summer. Contact Denise Anderson, 330-231-1839, with questions.
• Looking ahead: Mark your calendars for LifeTouch pictorial directory photographs to be taken Thursday-
Saturday, October 28-30. More details on times and scheduling opportunities coming soon!
• Reminder to all those heading off to college: please contact the church office with updated information
including the college or university you are attending, addresses, and email addresses.
THIS WEEK AT BERLIN MENNONITE
TUE. Playgroup 9-11:00 AM
WED. Ladies Sewing – Sack Lunch 8:30 AM
Devotions by Elsie Mast
MYF – Induction Night 6:45-8:15 PM
THU. Senior Breakfast at Der Dutchman 8:30 AM
SAT. Circle of Care 9:00 AM
WORSHIP WARM UP FOR NEXT SUNDAY
September 12, 2010
Guest Speaker: Gene Miller
LAST SUNDAY’S ATTENDANCE & OFFERING
Attendance: Worship: 278 Sunday School: 218
Offering: General Fund: $4,692.06 Primary Dept: $5.25
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