- Faith Mennonite Church

February 15, 2015
Gathered by God
Gathering Song
Shine Jesus Shine
Welcome
Music for Meditation “I will arise and go to Jesus"
Call to Worship
Prayer
* Song
All hail the power of Jesus’ name
To Hear God’s Word
Scripture Reading
Mark 8:27-30
Prayer
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading
Mark 9:2-9
Sermon
“Jesus, the Beloved”
* Affirmation of Faith
* Song
Christ is our cornerstone
10:30 a.m.
Insert
On Screen
HWB 106
HWB 714
HWB 43
Rejoicing, we go forth
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
“Near to the heart of God/Holy Spirit”
(jugs for MCC Penny Power)
Prayer of Dedication
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
(Please fill-in and pass the Friendship Sheets)
Prayer of the Congregation
* Song
Praise God from whom
HWB 118
* Blessing
* Musical Benediction
Please return the Hymnals to the carts in the back of the room. Thanks!
*Congregation Stands (If standing is difficult, remain seated)
Padded chairs are for those who need them.
If you need them, please use them.
Worship Leader: Janora Ratzlaff
Preacher: Rachel Siemens
Children’s Time: Rachel Siemens
Sound: Ken Janzen
Ushers: Team A
Song leader: Tom Gaeddert
Accompanist: Naomi Wiebe
Sanctuary Prep: Leslie Hadley
Slides: Roy Unruh
OUR PRIORITIES
Over the next several years, we are focusing on
- Enriching Worship
- Enhancing Christian Formation
- Small Group Development
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
As followers of Jesus Christ, our mission is to
- worship together as a community of faith,
- invite everyone to share the gift of God’s love,
- nurture each other in the faith,
- serve others in the spirit of Christ, and
- proclaim His way of peace, justice and reconciliation.
FAITH CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
WELCOME
Welcome to worship at Faith Church. We are delighted you are with
us this day. Please join us for lunch after worship!
CHILDCARE
John & Jennifer Horn will provide childcare in the nursery during
worship for children 3 and under. Next week, John & Gwen Horn will be
responsible.
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEALS
Please indicate on the friendship sheet how many from your family
will be coming for the meal. The menu is Sloppy Joes, Chips, Veggies &
Dessert. The suggested donation is $2 per person, $5 per family.
Please bring your own table service. Also, please sign up on the sheet
in the foyer to indicate when you'll bring a dessert and help with
cleanup.
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
Western District Conference:
Pray for God’s guidance for the Western District Conference Search
Committee seeking a new Conference Minister. Pray for Sondra Bandy
Koontz who chairs the committee.
Barry Unruh’s membership was transferred to First Mennonite Church
of Halstead.
Randy Janzen, son of Art & Helen Janzen (charter members) and Irene
Janzen’s nephew passed away Monday, Feb, 9. Funeral arrangements
TBA.
FAITH CHURCH FAMILY NEWS
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
Thank God for...
~ the commitment of the Social Committee that prepare and set up for
monthly potluck meals
~ the near-completion of the sanctuary renovation
~ the children and youth of our church as they spend time in study and
fellowship each week
~ the commitment of custodial, maintenance and administrative staff
that make our church an inviting place of fellowship and worship
Pray for…
~ Marilyn Decker as she undergoes further chemotherapy
~ Sarah Unruh, in Chicago, recovering from a virus infection
~ those facing difficult and chronic health issues
~ our church boards as the restructure with new members, set goals
and give leadership to the mission of our church
~ the Faith leadership orientation planned for February 28
~ Our members who live in nursing homes: Bertha Born, Bertina Ensz,
Elma Harms, Ernie Penner, Harold Schmidt, John Schrag, and John
and Linda Schmidt
~ residents and staff at the Harvey County Homeless Shelter and Faith
members serving there this week
~ our congregation as we enter the Lenten season and focus on the
suffering and death of Christ
Comfort for those who are grieving…
~ Kathryn Penner and family on the loss of Lawrence Penner.
~ Elma Harms and family on the loss of Homer Harms.
~ Church members in the loss of extended family members.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
You are invited to join us to mark the beginning of Lent with a
worship service on Ash Wednesday, February 18 at 7 pm.
ADULT CHOIR
Adult Choir rehearsal begins this Wed., Feb 18. All are welcome!
MEN NEEDED FOR SINGING GROUP!
The Lenten worship planning group is asking for a men's singing
group to have the special music for the church service on March 15. If
you can help with this please meet in the fellowship hall after the
service today.
CHECK OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING DURING THE SUNDAY
SCHOOL HOUR at 9:00 a.m.!
KIDS
Nursery/Preschool - Teacher: Deb Schmidt rm 207
K-4th Grade - Teacher Naomi Wiebe, rm 103
Middle School - Teachers Harlan Bartel & Gail Unruh-Revel, rm 105
High School - Generation Why: How to Read the Bible. Teachers: Pastor
Rachel Siemens, Oris Schrag, Jennifer Horn, Byron Ediger.
ADULTS
Young Adults - “God’s Not Dead” Bible Study, rm 125
Crusaders - "Acts of Worship" by Jo-Ann A. Brant featuring passages from
Psalms, Daniel, and various New Testament passages, room 205.
Cornerstones - "Acts of Worship" by Jo-Ann A. Brant featuring passages from
Psalms, Daniel, and various New Testament passages, room 124.
Open Class - Book Study - “Reconcile” by John Paul Lederach, Downstairs
open area
SUNDAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
The adult Open Sunday School class will be reading/discussing the
book, Reconcile, by John Paul Lederach. This book points Christians
everywhere to the Bible and challenges readers to apply the principles
of reconciliation. If you are interested in an invigorating discussion,
feel free to join them in the open area in the new basement. This
discussion/study begins February 15, 2015
BEYOND FAITH CHURCH
BETHEL COLLEGE

Fri., Feb. 20 – Internationally acclaimed New Testament scholar
Bart Ehrman speaks in Bethel College convocation, 11 a.m.,
Krehbiel Auditorium, Luyken Fine Arts Center. Ehrman is the James
A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Sun., Feb. 22 – Bethel College Alumni Choir concert, 3 p.m., Trinity
Heights United Methodist Church, Newton

Tues., Feb. 24 – Bethel College Jazz Ensemble I KMEA preview
concert, 7:30 p.m., Krehbiel Auditorium, Luyken Fine Arts Center
OVM ANNUAL MEETING
Please join us for Offender/Victim Ministries’ Annual Meeting
on Monday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meridian Center, 1420 E.
Broadway Ct. in Newton. Dinner is $11 per person and can be paid at
the door. RSVP to 316-283-2038 or email ovm.ks@sbcglobal.net by
Monday, February 9.
WINTER LECTURE SERIES
On Monday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Hesston, the Dyck
Arboretum
of
the
Plains
will
continue
its
2015 Winter Lecture Series with Iralee Barnard speaking about
"Grasses of Kansas". The lecture will take place in the Prairie
Pavilion, with a soup supper preceding it at 6 p.m. in the Visitor's
Center. The cost of the lecture is $2 per person, or supper and
the lecture is $7. Interested persons should call 620-327-8127 by 5
p.m. on Friday before the Monday lecture for supper reservations.
HESSTON CONCERT
Enjoy an evening of superb vocal music when Hesston College’s Bel
Canto Singers join the Doane College Choir (Crete, Neb.) and
McPherson College Choir for a collaborative concert at 7 p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 21 at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston.
Admission is free.
VERENIKE SUPPER
First Mennonite Church, Halstead, KS will hold their annual verenike
supper on Saturday, February 21 from 5-7 pm. Cost is by donation;
proceeds will go to church missions.
SAVE THE DATE
April 11 - WDC Reference Council will be held at Hope Mennonite
Church in Wichita, KS. The focus of this Reference Council will be the
resolution being brought by Rainbow Mennonite Church for Assembly
2015 regarding pastors performing same-sex unions.
STAY IN THE KNOW
Mennonite Church USA now has a mobile app, and if you're
planning to attend convention this summer, you'll want to download it
soon to get all the latest updates. On your mobile device, search for
the "Mennonite Church USA" app, and view the KC2015 event! Thanks
to the Mennonite colleges for sponsoring the development of this app.
DYCK ARBORETUM
On Saturday, March 7, the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains will host
its annual spring educational symposium on the theme of water.
Participants will become more informed about the state of Kansas
water, what conservation solutions are available for our agricultural
systems, municipalities, and landscapes, and how important water is to
our state’s natural history and eco-tourism. Admission: $40 for
arboretum members or $50 for non-members (includes a full day of
presentations, breakfast, and lunch).
THIS WEEK
Monday
6:00 p.m. Zumba
Tuesday
7:00 p.m. Bd of Administration
7:30 p.m. Bd of CE
Wednesday
7:30 a.m. Ladies Breakfast @
Breadbasket
6:00 p.m. Bell Choir
6:00 p.m. Meal
6:30 p.m. Kids Sing
7:00 p.m. Ash Wed. Service
Wed Continued….
7:00 p.m. Youth Group
8:00 p.m. Adult Choir
Thursday
6:00 p.m. Zumba
Sunday - Lent 1
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship
10:30 a.m. Worship
Text: Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:1822
Homeless Shelter Volunteering Wed. Feb. 11 - Tues. Feb 17
OFFERING AND ATTENDANCE for February 8, 2015
Faith Mission Plan (FMP)
$4,558.00
Sunday School
$4.44
Facility Improvement Fund
$686.00
MCC Penny Power
$100.19
TOTAL OFFERING
$5,348.63
Attendance: Sunday School 89; Worship 158
2100 N Anderson Ave.
Newton KS 67114
316.283.6370
www.faithmenno.org
Staff & Office Hours
Rachel Siemens, Pastor
rsiemens@sbcglobal.net
Tues - Fri Mornings
Lorisa Stucky, Administrative Secretary
faith@sbcglobal.net
Mon/Wed - 8-12 & 1-3; Tues - 8-12; Thu/Fri - 8-12 & 1-4
Appointed Personnel
Verda Deckert, Congregational Nurse
Becky Allison & Janet Young, Small Group Coordinators
gvdeckert@sbcglobal.net