Conestoga Mennonite Church

January 18, 2015 Number 3

Teaching the Word (9:30 a.m.)

Classes available for all ages to connect with God and one another.

Children’s classes meet in the Nursery until 9:40 a.m.

Morning Worship (10:30 a.m.)

2015 Theme: “Behold I am making all things new.” Is. 43:19

Prelude Jill Waters

Worship in Song Led by Rachel Mast

Our Psalm 23 Statement of Faith

Extending Greetings of Peace

Welcome and Community Life Pastor Bob

Story of God At Work Mike & Liz Petersheim

Our Living HiStory Prayer

Offertory Rachel Mast

Hymn

Children K - Grade 5 dismissed for Children’s Church

The Word of the Lord 2 Cor. 5:15-21

Message: “Made into New Creations” Pastor Bob

Commissioning of 2015 Quiz Team Rachel Mast

Response Hymn

Benediction

TODAY:

Thank you:

…Gary Stoltzfus and Andy Leatherman for serving as ushers

…Sonya Petersheim and Mindy Beam for serving in the nursery

…Dan and Rachel Mast for providing prayer ministry

…Mike Petersheim for fulfilling our M4:6a Promise Assistant

Families with young children should come to the church kitchen after

church today to pick up dinners - a gift from “Meals from the Heart.”

Tonight: Conestoga will be quizzing tonight at Lancaster Mennonite

School

NEXT SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Combined Sunday School “Testimony of God at Work at

Conestoga Mennonite Church in 2014” and approval of 2015 budget

Message: “You are the Light!” from Matt. 5:14,16, Is. 58:6-12, and John

1:1-5 by Merv Stoltzfus, member of our Conference Oversight Team and

our ACC Conference Minister.

Nursery: Andy and Dot Leatherman

Offertory: Cheryl Heineman

~This Week’s Activities~

Senior Youth:

7:00 p.m. - Food Pantry Stocking with Quiz Practice afterwards

Tuesday:

9:15 a.m. Neighbors “Cultivating an Undivided Heart” by Beth Bingaman

1:00 p.m. - Wandering Shepherds Bible Study will meet at the home of

Harvey & Lillian Stoltzfus at Landis Homes. Those wishing to carpool

from the church parking lot should meet promptly at 12:10 p.m.

7:30 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study in Bob and Cindy’s lower level.

Please bring snack and/or drink to share.

Wednesday:

7:00 p.m. - Food Pantry Stocking

Friday:

9:00 a.m. Prayer Time

~Conestoga’s Notes~

ANNUAL REPORT: Our 2014 Annual Report is in mailboxes today.

Kindly review it and bring it with you to next Sunday’s combined Sunday

School Class where we will hear testimony of God’s work at CMC and

take action on the proposed 2015 budget printed in the report. If you have

budget questions or concerns speak with members of Finance or Pastoral

Team at the back of the church today and on call this week.

CHILD SAFETY TRAINING: State law requires all volunteers be

trained every three years. Thank you to all our members involved in our

ministries to children and youth (SS, Children’s Church/M4:6a, nursery,

youth leaders, etc.). Please plan to attend out 2015 training either immedi-

ately after church (lunch provided) Sunday Feb. 1 OR Monday Feb. 9 at

6:00 p.m.

2015 DIRECTORY: Our 2015 Directory will be printed this week. Cop-

ies are at the back of the sanctuary. If any of your contact information is

new please check our copy to be certain data is current.

FELLOWSHIP MEAL: Next Sunday is our monthly Fellowship Meal. It

will be a Secret Ingredient Meal so bring a large dish of your favorite rec-

ipe that has a secret ingredient in it.

~January 11, 2015 Reports~ Attendance: Sunday School 74 Church 111

General Offering: $5,388

Designated Funds: Still Waters $50

Our Ministers: Every Member

Pastoral Team: Ministry Council:

Pastor Bob, Chair Pastor Bob, Chair

Karen Horning, Elder Dir. of Ch. Ed.: Dot Leatherman

Howard Moss, Elder Dir. of Fellowship: Tina Essick

Brendon Petersheim, Elder Dir. of Mission: Gary Stoltzfus

Jerry Petersheim, Elder Dir. of Stewardship: Bill Beam

Rod Stoltzfus, Elder Dir. of Worship: Sharon Stoltzfus

Rachel Mast, Min. of Youth/Young Adults Youth/Young Adults: Rachel Mast

Lemar & Lois Ann Mast, Deacon(ess)

Church Staff:

Pastor: Bob Petersheim: leadcmc55@gmail.com, 610-507-8862 (cell)

Min. of Youth & Young Adults: Rachel.mast22@gmail.com, 484-941-4112

Office Administrator: Rachel Mast: admin@conestogamc.com, 610-286-9124

~Conestoga’s Notes Cont’d~

HOSTING QUIZZERS: Would you like to be part of the excitement

of quizzing season? If so, sign up in the church lobby to host the team at

your home for practice and supper on a Sunday afternoon.

VALENTINE’S DINNER: Neighbors is hosting a Sweet Valentine’s

Dinner on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Please bring a potluck dish to share. Jon and Loice Byler will be our

speakers for the evening. Please pre-register with Tina Essick.

~Looking Ahead~

Thursday, January 29 - “At-Risk” Meeting at 7 p.m.

February 15 - Pastor Wes and Lois Boyer preach on marriage

2015 Child Safety Training

Sunday Feb. 1 after lunch (provided)

OR Monday Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.