June 12, 2016 - Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church

THANK YOU
The family of Susie Schmidt wishes to thank everyone at Alexanderwohl for their
kindness shown all through Al and Susie's life, especially the recent passing of
our mother, Susie Schmidt. We dearly appreciated all the visits she had from
pastors and church friends while at Bethesda, prayers for her, and the many cards
the family received after her passing.
Thank you to the kitchen committee for their work in making the luncheon after the
service run smoothly and to the office staff for helping us put the service together.
Our Purpose Statement for 2016
This year we will ...
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seek to be a place of joy
strive to be Christ's voice of hope
practice generosity in our caring for others
tell our stories of God's power and love
actively love each other as Jesus loves us.
Last Sunday, June 5
Attendance: Sunday School 133
Worship
177
Offerings:
Sunday School
$88.42
First Fruits Giving $6,077.24
Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service – 10:30 a.m.
1304 K-15 Hwy, Box 8
Goessel Kansas 67053
Office: (620) 367-8192
email: alexmenno@mtelco.net
website:
www.alexanderwohl.org
Pastors:
Pete Emery, Interim
(785) 577-1447
alexpete@mtelco.net
Linda Ewert
H – (620) 367-3882
C – (316) 204-4896
alexlinda@mtelco.net
Deacons:
Sandy Banman
Delbert Peters
Linda Peters
Brian Stucky
James Voth
Tim Voth
If you would like a visit or a phone call from one of the pastors or deacons,
please feel free to contact us.
Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church
Volume LXII
June 12, 2016
No. 24
WORSHIP SERVICE
2016 VBS Staff
Welcome one and all, to this Children’s Day worship service. May we all
be inspired to follow Jesus, the Light of the World!
Gathering Music
VBS music and slide show
Welcome and Opening Prayer
Amy Flaming and Megan Duerksen
Song
This Little Light of Mine
VBS Children
*Hymn
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (vs. 1) (red folder)
Day 1 - Jesus gives us hope.
Jesus Loves Me
I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy
This Little Light of Mine
My Hope Is in the Lord
SWJ #3
Psalm 71:5
VBS Children
(Preschool children dismissed to sit with parents.)
Day 2 - Jesus gives us courage.
Learning to be the Light
Matthew 14:27
VBS Children
Day 3 - Jesus gives us direction.
Light of the World
Skit - Jesus Gives Us Direction
Proverbs 3:6
VBS Children
DJ Freeman and Travis Duerksen
Day 4 - Jesus gives us love.
Jesus Loves Me
I John 3:16
VBS Children
Day 5 - Jesus gives us his power.
Majestic
II Corinthians 4:7
VBS Children
VBS Offering Report
Ben Schrag
Worship With Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
He Is the Light
*Prayer of Dedication
First Fruits Giving
VBS Children
Pastor Pete Emery
Pre-School Group: Susan Nafziger, Vickie Unrau, Cierra Nolte,
Maleiah Ewert
Pre-K, Kindergarten/1st Grade Group
Crew 1: Danielle Flaming, Jade Sterk, Emily Flaming
Crew 2: Laura Unrau, Kara Burkholder
2nd/3rd Grade Group
Crew 1: DJ Freeman, Tamera Stucky
Crew 2: Michelle Meyer, Cindy Stucky
Crew 3: Rosi Reimer, Alyssa Burkholder
4th/5th Grade Group
Crew 1: Suzanne Meier, Courtney Traxson
Crew 2: Jeanette Roberts
Crew 3: Travis Duerksen
Sixth Grade Group: Pastor Linda Ewert, Brittany Hiebert, Tiffani Knowles
(photo/video)
Music: Renae Peters, Jason Peters, Alexandria Nickel
Snacks: Mary Schmidt, Kathy Schmidt, Gretchen Schrag, Agatha Duerksen
Rec: Zach Wiens, Anna Wiens, Shelbi Stultz, Luke Wiens
Drama: DJ Freeman, Travis Duerksen
Bible Stories: Rachel Boden, Elizabeth Schmucker
Imagination Station: Ann Hiebert, Pat Schmidt
Photographer: Tina Schrag
Offering Coordinator: Ben Schrag
Friday Evaluation Meal: Marilyn Unruh Flaming, Tina Schrag
Friday Childcare (noon): Marlene Voth, Elyse Boden
TODAY’S ACTIVITIES
11:30 am - Picnic lunch by the Shelter House with hamburgers, hotdogs, salads
and desserts. Drink and table service provided.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Fun and fellowship for children of all ages
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Grade 6 VBS Sharing
Opportunities for Celebration and Service
Pastor Linda Ewert
(Please sign, pass, and return the friendship registers.)
*Meal Blessing and Benediction
*Sending Hymn
Benediction
*Postlude
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Pastor Linda
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SWJ #46
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Jason Peters
Wacky Maze inflatable on the basketball court east of the youth house led by Jared and Laura Unrau, Anthony Esau and Kendall Voth
Bubbles and Sand Play on the playground - led by Bryant and Chrystiana
Miller
Snow cones for everyone – free tickets will be given as you get your lunch
Water balloon volleyball east of the Shelter House - led by Tim and Judy
Goertzen, Tia Goertzen, Laura Voth
Baseball southwest of the shelter house - led by Myron Hiebert
Note: Donations are welcome at the lunch for the meat and inflatable costs.
*All who are able are invited to stand.
THANK YOU
TODAY
A Supervised Nursery is available for children ages 3 and under during
worship. Attendants are Vickie Hiebert and Ashley Hiebert.
Visual Arts: Laura Voth
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All the teachers and helpers that made this week so successful and
enjoyable for everyone. Your willingness to volunteer, enthusiasm and
dedication to teach young people are very much appreciated!
Everyone who prayed and for donations of money for this event.
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Our families for their patience and support as we’ve prepared for this week
Custodians Rannie Schmidt, Les and Ann Flaming, for taking care of the extra
cleaning duties we created this week with VBS.
Janice (Funk) Voth for creating the offering bulletin board.
~Alexanderwohl VBS Committee - Megan Duerksen and Amy Flaming
PRAYERS FOR CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
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Attending Camp Mennoscah June 12-16: Jake Flaming, Noah Schrag, Javin
Schmidt, Wade Spurlin, Alyson Roberts
Peter Voth was a counselor at Camp Mennoscah June 5-11
For those in our midst who are in the hospital or making transitions for health
needs--Randolf Friesen, Irvin Voth, Pete Flaming, Meribeth Schmidt, Melvin
Hiebert, Roy Schroeder, and others among us
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, June 13
9:00 am Staff Meeting
1:30 pm Prayer Team
7:30 pm Church Council
Thursday, June 16
Bulletin items and announcements due at noon in the church office
Sunday, June 19 - Father’s Day
9:30 am Sunday School
10:30 am Worship
Sermon: Pastor Pete Emery
Nursery Attendants: Michelle Meyer and Rosi Reimer
COMING EVENTS
June 24
July 10
July 15
July 23-30
July 29-30
July 31
Goessel Blood Mobile (see Announcement Sheet for details)
Goessel Community Picnic
Senior Coffee and Conversation
Youth Service and Learning Trip to Austin, TX
WDC Annual Assembly 2016, Bethel College, North Newton
Family Swim Night at Hillsboro Pool
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An adult discussion group will meet on Wednesday evenings, July 13, 20,
and 27 to consider questions surrounding "Church and State, and our
Relationships in the Wider Society". It will use the documentary God in America:
How Religious Liberty Shaped America as a starting point for discussion, with
attention given to the Mennonite experience. Anticipated length is an hour and
fifteen minutes to an hour and a half a session. Desserts and other snacks are
being contemplated. Those interested should inform Pastor Pete.
Senior Coffee and Conversation will not meet in June. Our next time together
will be Friday morning, July 15. Put it on your calendar and save the date!