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Tabor Mennonite Church December 8, 2013
Tabor Mennonite Church
Worship: 9:15 am Fellowship Time: 10:30 am Faith Formation: 10:45 am
891 Chisholm Trail, Newton, KS 67114 Phone: 620-367-2318 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.tabormennonite.org check out the sermon blog
As God’s children and the body of Christ, we are called by God to offer hospitality, healing and hope in the name of Christ.
Pastor: Philip Schmidt 620-367-2405 Cell: 620-386-0779 email: [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rosie Jantz 620-367-8356 Cell: 316-772-8740 email: [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Doug Krehbiel 316-283-7351 Cell: 316-217-1307 email: [email protected]
I Will Not Be Shaken I will declare my joys to the nations I will shout for joy to the congregation I will worship God, worship God…all my days Those who love the Lord are satisfied Those who trust in him are justified And I will serve my God, serve my God…all my days (Women) When the nations crumble (Men) The word of the Lord will stand (Women) Kings may rise and fall (Men) His love will endure (Women) Though the strong may stumble (Men) The joy of the Lord is strength To my soul I will not be shaken I will not be moved I will not be shaken
Copyright 1997 Mercy/Vineyard. All rights reserved. Used by permission CCLI 1187500
United Monarchy
Gathering PRELUDE Michelle Unruh INTROIT “For Morning Bright” Adult Choir WELCOME Worship Leader, Luke Unruh LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE Phil, Sarahanne, Vatiken and Bosten Unruh “Nun Ist Sie Erschienen” -v. 2 in German and English No. 52CS *CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Immanuel, God with us, we come seeking you this morning. In the face of deception, People: we come to you for truth. Leader: In the face of violence, People: we come to you for peace. Leader: In the face of disappointment, People: we come to you for comfort. Leader: In the face of weakness, People: we come to you for strength. All: Move in our midst so that we may be refreshed and recommitted to your service.
*GATHERING HYMN “Comfort, comfort, O my people” No. 176 *GATHERING PRAYER
Volume LVIII December 8, 2013 No. 48
Praising *HYMN OF PRAISE “My soul proclaims with wonder” No. 181 *GREETING EACH OTHER COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ANTHEM “Awaken and Prepare Us” -Mark Hayes Adult Choir PRAYER OF DEDICATION FOR THE OFFERING OFFERING OUR GIFTS Please pass MCC kit items to the center aisle.
Proclaiming CHILDREN’S STORY Ilona Abrahams SCRIPTURE READING I Samuel 8:1-10, 19-22 Warren Schmidt SERMON “Hero to Zero” Pastor Doug Krehbiel
Responding
HYMN OF RESPONSE “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” No. 37 SHARING AND CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Pastor Phil Schmidt
Sending *SENDING HYMN “I will not be shaken” Back of bulletin *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE
Come Holy Spirit.
Fill the hearts of thy faithful people and kindle in us the fire of thy love.
“Living Into God’s Story”
T o d a y
Today we continue our year long journey through the Bible by focusing on the time when Israel rejected God as their one true King and desired to have a human king. Today is also the second Sunday of Advent, which is a season of waiting for Christ to come and set the world right. In the midst of our own world filled with chaos and violence, may we renew our commitment to following Christ’s example of peace.
We are so glad you are here with us to worship God and experience God’s love. This morning you were greeted by Harlin and Doris Unruh and Fred, Diane and Kristin Unruh. A special welcome is extended to all visitors.
Childcare is provided by Janna Duerksen in the nursery during the worship service.
10:30—Fellowship Time/Biblical Snacks
10:45—Faith Formation for everyone. Adults: Bible Study-Rm. 113 Biblical People-Library Discussion-Rms. 112 and 211 Drama-Sanctuary On the table in the foyer are Prayer Request Cards. You are invited to fill one out if you have a request and return it to a pastor’s box.
T h i s W e e k
Wednesday, December 11 6:45—7:45 pm—Christmas Eve program practice. Pre-K dismissed by 7:15 7:00 pm—TMYF 7:45 pm—Adult Choir Supper will not be served.
N e x t S u n d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 5
9:00 a.m.— Prelude
9:15 a.m.— Next Sunday we continue our journey through the Bible by looking at the story of David being anointed King while Saul was technically still ruling over the people of Israel. This caused much tension between Saul and David for quite some time. Many years later, Jesus came as God’s anointed one in the line of David. Scripture for reflection is 1 Samuel 16-17. Pastor Phil will be preaching.
10:30 a.m.— Fellowship Time/Biblical Snacks.
10:45 a.m.—Faith Formation for everyone.
Advent Offering: MCC Relief kits for The Philippines. Next Sunday your are invited to bring: 4 new bath towels (med. Weight, dark/bright colors)
P r a y e r R e q u e s t s
The following requests were shared on December 1.
Jim Schmidt praised God for people's generous giving in meeting and even exceeding our church budget for 2013. Thanks be to God!
Remember to pray for:
Caring Quilt Locations: The Adult Care Quilt is home.
Western District Conference: Byron and Hilde Pellecer have arrived in Wichita, KS to lead the Hispanic church plant supported by the three WDC congregations in Wichita. Uphold them in prayer as they make connections, survey neighborhoods and begin to share God's good news with all they meet.
Mennonite Mission Network: Due to the onset of winter and the
holidays, requests for assistance reach a peak this month in the nonprofit agencies for which MMN’s Mennonite Voluntary Service participants work. Pray that the 57 MVSers in 17 locations will continue to serve their host communities with love and patience.
Mennonite Education Agency: Pray for Bethel and Hesston College students as they prepare for the end of the semester, final exams, and travels home at the end of this week. Give thanks for a productive and successful semester.
OFFERINGS & ATTENDANCE December, 2013
Offering = $ 5,188.00 Adult S.S. = $ 48.10 Jr. S.S. = $ 11.82
Attendance = 159 Attendance = 54 Attendance = 19
A n n o u n c e m e n t s
Thank You for remembering me with prayers, cards and visits during my recent surgery. I appreciated it very much. -Rose Voth
Wednesday Evenings in December: Regular Wednesday evening activities concluded on December 4. See “This Week” for details for the Wednesday schedule for the remainder of December. On January 8 there will be a pizza and game night. Regular scheduling will resume on January 15.
The Mennonite group subscription renewals are due TODAY. Please place the renewal form and check in the box on the table in the foyer. If you forget to bring your form, there are extras on the table.
The Christmas Giving Tree: It's time to stop by the Crossroads Credit Union in Goessel and pick up a tag or two off the Christmas Giving Tree to help make Christmas happen for a child in our community. Please wrap your gifts(s) and return to the credit union by Monday, December 16. The gifts will be delivered by the Ministerial Alliance. Thank you for sharing the spirit of Christmas with families in our community!
Women and Girls Christmas Brunch: Saturday, December 21, at 9am. All women are welcome. Please come and bring a friend to this special morning. Tammy Duvanel Unruh is the guest speaker, enjoy singing Christmas Carols and Prayer Sisters will be revealed.
Night in the Barn: The Tabor Mennonite Youth Fellowship will share their annual living nativity, Night in the Barn, on Dec 21 and 22 from 6-8 p.m. The llama that gives kisses, the big cow with her little calf, the sheep wearing bells, and the donkeys that share their love of people—these are a few of the critters who will assemble in the barn of Maynard Knepp and Carol Duerksen between Goessel and Hillsboro. The come-and-go event will feature unique perspectives from the innkeeper and a shepherd, and Christmas carols. Visitors are welcome to gather around a bonfire and enjoy hot drinks as part of the evening’s activities. Admission is free and donations to the youth group will be accepted. See newsletter for directions.
MCC Christmas Open House December 17: All are invited to come to the MCC Center in North Newton on Tues., Dec.17 from 3pm-6pm. Join us to meet Michelle Armster, our new Transitional Executive Director, dedicate our new solar panels at 4pm, visit with MCC staff, tour the MCC center and enjoy lots of Christmas goodies! The MCC Central States building is located at 121 E. 30th in North Newton. We hope to see you on Dec. 17!
Conference Resource Library Friends: Come join us on Sat, Dec. 7 from 10 am - noon for a Christmas Open House and stock up on DVD's and books for the holidays. Anything you check out will be due Jan 2, 2014. And be aware - we will be OPEN every First Saturday of the Month in 2014. We hope you enjoy our extended hours and stop in to get some great stuff!
Annual Reports are due in the church office by the end of December.
Directory Updates are now due. Please contact the church office with additions, changes or corrections to the Tabor Church Directory. If you would like your cell phone number listed in the directory please let us know.
Database information: Please submit your cell phone number to the church office so that it can be included on the emergency call list. We will not list your cell phone number in the directory unless you have specified that we do so. Additional announcements are on the Community and Conference announcement sheets received via email or mailboxes. Additional sheets are in the literature rack in the foyer.
Christmas At Tabor
December 22, 9:15 am: The Adult Choir will be featured during our worship service as they lead us in joyful song, celebrating the birth of Christ.
December 24, 7:00 pm: Tabor children will present the Christmas Eve Program “A Savior is Born”. A special offering will be received for MCC relief kits for distribution in the Philippines. Make checks payable to Tabor Mennonite Church with MCC Kits on the memo line.
December 25, 10:00 am: Christmas Day! Celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas morning. A special offering for IBA (Anabaptist Biblical Institute) will be received. Make checks payable to Tabor Mennonite Church with IBA on the memo line.
December 29, 9:15 am: Sunday after Christmas. Our annual Christmas social hour will take place during the formation hour. Please bring Christmas goodies to share as we fellowship and celebrate together. Children’s Sunday school and Adult Formation Stations will not meet.
