Tithes & Offerings Giving Budget for the 2015 year $247,127 Budget Giving needed to last Sunday $171,088 Budget Giving received to last Sunday $164,187 Amount short to date $ 6,900 IMPORTANT NOTICE The insurance company insuring the church, requires that the church have on file, a criminal records check for all persons in staff and volunteer positions. This means that if you are in an elected or appointed position, you will need to provide the church with a copy of a recent criminal records check. The copies will be kept on file in a secure place at the church. Our file of records checks needs to be completed as soon as possible. So, if this applies to you and you have not yet made application for a records check, please see Len A. in the foyer after the service to get your copy of the letter and an application form. Drivers for Seniors Pick Up Return September 13 Len A. Merv D. September 20 Len A. Merv D. Thought for the week A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming. [Ralph W. Emerson] This week at MRMC Tuesday 7:15 pm Church Council meeting Wednesday 10:00 am Bethany Manor Bible Study Romans 1:18-32 Saturday Multi-purpose room set up for MRMC Day in the Park 5-7 pm JRAM worship band practice Sunday 9:00 am Fellowship in the foyer 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages 10:45 am Worship Service 11:30 am MRMC Day in the Park 1:00 pm Jesus Rock of Ages Ministry Worship 5:00 pm Hispanic Worship Welcome to Mount Royal Mennonite Church Learning to live - through relationships with Jesus, our neighbours and each other Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Vol. 52 September 13, 2015 No. 37 To Serve the World Prelude Announcements Discipline of silence We Gather to Praise Call to worship Gathering songs Halle, halle, hallelujah! StJ #17 God of the Bible StJ #27 Offering Story for all ages Val R. We Gather to Listen We sing I know not why God’s wondrous HWB #338 Scripture Sermon Garth E. F. Hymn of response Lord, you have come to the lakeshore HWB #229 We Scatter to Serve Peace Lamp Sharing of joys & concerns Prayers of the people Sending song The Lord lift you up StJ #73 Sending words Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord All: Thanks be to God! Today’ Service Greeter: Evelyn S. Worship Leader: Elmer R. Songleader: Rita H. Pianist: Eileen K. Ushers: John K., Roy W., Dave W., Ron W.
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Tithes & OfferingsGiving Budget for the 2015 year $247,127Budget Giving needed to last Sunday $171,088Budget Giving received to last Sunday $164,187Amount short to date $ 6,900
IMPORTANT NOTICEThe insurance company insuring the church, requires that the church have
on file, a criminal records check for all persons in staff and volunteer
positions. This means that if you are in an elected or appointed position, you
will need to provide the church with a copy of a recent criminal records
check. The copies will be kept on file in a secure place at the church. Our
file of records checks needs to be completed as soon as possible. So, if this
applies to you and you have not yet made application for a records check,
please see Len A. in the foyer after the service to get your copy of the letter
and an application form.
Drivers for Seniors Pick Up Return
September 13 Len A. Merv D.September 20 Len A. Merv D.
Thought for the weekA person will worship something, have no doubt about that.
That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determineour lives, and our character. Therefore it behooves us to be carefulwhat we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming.
[Ralph W. Emerson]
This week at MRMC Tuesday 7:15 pm Church Council meetingWednesday 10:00 am Bethany Manor Bible Study Romans 1:18-32Saturday Multi-purpose room set up for MRMC Day in
the Park 5-7 pm JRAM worship band practice
Sunday 9:00 am Fellowship in the foyer9:30 am Sunday School for all ages
10:45 am Worship Service11:30 am MRMC Day in the Park 1:00 pm Jesus Rock of Ages Ministry Worship 5:00 pm Hispanic Worship
Welcome to Mount Royal Mennonite Church Learning to live - through relationships with Jesus,
our neighbours and each otherSunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m.
Vol. 52 September 13, 2015 No. 37
To Serve the World
Prelude
Announcements
Discipline of silence
We Gather to Praise
Call to worship
Gathering songs Halle, halle, hallelujah! StJ #17
God of the Bible StJ #27
Offering
Story for all ages Val R.
We Gather to Listen
We sing I know not why God’s wondrous HWB #338
Scripture
Sermon Garth E. F.
Hymn of response Lord, you have come to the lakeshore HWB #229
We Scatter to Serve
Peace Lamp
Sharing of joys & concerns
Prayers of the people
Sending song The Lord lift you up StJ #73
Sending words Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
All: Thanks be to God!
Today’ ServiceGreeter: Evelyn S. Worship Leader: Elmer R.
Songleader: Rita H. Pianist: Eileen K.
Ushers: John K., Roy W., Dave W., Ron W.
MRMC Photo DirectoryWe will be doing a complete re-do of the photodirectory this fall as we no longer have copies
of many of the pages from the current directoryand many pages have incorrect information. Please see your mailbox or the table in thefoyer for information forms and submit theform with your pictures to the office or see
Marianne to have a new one taken. We wantpictures of EVERYONE at MRMC!
Joys & ConcernsC Pray for: Irene & Jake W., Menno & Marg W., Helen B., Katie & Jake
B., Elinor E., Elizabeth F., Helen F., Maureen G., Nettie & Roy W.C Families of the week: Jerry & Kara B., Dennis & Tabitha P., Myrna S.C Congratulations to Zac S. and Aleta M. on their engagement! Ron & Sue
S. are thrilled that she will be joining the family.C Mennonite Church Canada helps to support the church in Cuba through
close partnerships and leadership development seminars presented byHippolyto Tshimanga (Director, Latin America Ministry) and Tom Roes.Pray for the growing church in Cuba and those who walk with them asnew pastors are sent to new locations to strengthen and build up ruralcongregations. (MC Canada)
C As a new school year begins, please pray that CMU’s students andprofessors would be graced with wisdom and understanding in their studyand teaching (CMU)
C Give thanks that the Aamjiwnaang First Nation is speaking out about thedamage that “Chemical Valley” in the Sarnia area is doing to its nation aswell as to the other living creatures. Christian Peacemaker Teams recentlyparticipated in a “Toxic Tour” as an act of solidarity with theAamjiwnaang people. Like ninety other First Nations in Canada,including Grassy Narrows, Aamjiwnaang First Nation is unable to drinkthe water on its land. (CPT)
The Sunday School Projectfor September and October:
Isaiah's Baby Home in Bulawayo Zimbabwe. The home a local MCC partner, cares for
abandoned or orphaned babies and childrenwho are referred to them by government social
services. The home has space for approximately20 children, most are under five years old.
MRMC Coming Events & Notesplease see bulletin board for posters with more details
1. Today - Appreciation potluck for Ron S. - Work schedule is: A-F prep& keep serving tables full; G-R clear & put away tables & chairs, mopfloor; S-Z wash dishes.
2. Sept 20 11:30 am - 3 pm MRMC's Day in the Park. Free BBQ,balloons and bouncy castles. We will be fundraising for WestmountCommunity School. We will be hosting our neighbours from the MountRoyal area, as well as the kids from Westmount and Saint Ed's School,and anyone else who wants to attend. We will need lots of volunteers before during and after the festivities.Volunteer sign-up sheets are in the foyer. Please come out and meet theneighbours!
3. Council has approved a request from Sasktel to install a wifi hotspot atthe church. What this means is that if you are a Sasktel 4G or 4G LTEcustomer your phone will automatically connect to the wifi hotspot,instead of using data services on your wireless plan, when you are at thechurch. This service is free to Sasktel customers and is no cost to thechurch. The install is scheduled for Friday, September 18.
Small Group InformationI have received the following listing for resources from Arlyn Friesen Epp from
MC Canada:
C 1. “Good God Theatre” – Old Testament
http://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/50/10879
C 2. New Testament - http://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/18/11688.
C 3. “Modern Parables” – a series that looks at a number of Jesus’ parables in
a contemporary format. Though it’s suggested that 2 weeks be given to
each parable, I think it would still work for persons who are sporadically
present - http://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/50/12467
C 4. “Dig In” – 13 key scripture texts; 1/lesson. From MennoMedia -
http://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/16/15995
C 5 “Animate Bible” – 7 different speakers each take one session to stimulate
conversations about the Bible, how it came to be, etc.
http://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/50/16774
C 6. “Living the Questions” – multiple sessions on many different
faith-related topics, independent of each other -
http://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/50/12282
C 7. “With the Word” – a study/devotional for individuals and groups from
MennoMedia - http://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/30/14032
C 8. To see other Bible studies, check
http://www.commonword.ca/Browse/1062
Check out upcoming bulletins for updates on Small Groups / Care Groups.
Please talk to Trevor S. if you would like to join a group or if your group is
looking to have new people join!
Please continue to pray for this ministry.
Trevor S.
Conference & Community Eventsplease see bulletin board for posters with more details
a. Sept 13 2:30 pm RJC Opening Program in the RJC gymnasium. We would
be delighted to have you join us as we gather to give thanks and ask God's
blessings for the new school year.
b. Sept 25-27 (Not just a) Quilting & Scrapbooking Retreat at Shekinah
Strengthen your spirit, celebrate life and enjoy your favourite pastime in the
company of other women. Instruction will be offered in quilting and
scrapbooking, but those with other creative pastimes are also welcome.
c. Sept 27 3:30 pm You are invited to the installation service of Ryan Siemens
as Mennonite Church Saskatchewan Area Church Minister- Congregational &
Pastoral Relations at Grace Mennonite Church in Prince Albert. Fellowship
lunch will follow the service.
d. Sept 27 2:30 pm RJC Fall Concert presented by the Rosthern Junior College
Choir and Saskatoon Youth Orchestra at RJC. The concert will reflect the work
done by both groups during their weekend workshop on campus. Hear each
group perform their own pieces, and combine for a couple of songs together.
RJC and the SYO have cooperated for their fall workshop for close to 20 years!
Admission is by donation.
e. Oct 1-3 Restorative Justice: Building a Culture of Hope: We are all Related
conference and public lectures. Join us as we explore restorative justice and the
culture of hope among affected individuals and communities. For details see the
poster or go to http://stmcollege.ca/campus-ministry/spiritual-growth.php
f. Oct 2-4 Sing with the Spirit is a weekend music workshop for the
congregational voice with Marilyn Houser Hamm hosted by Nutana Park
Mennonite. See the bulletin board for details and registration forms. Open to
anyone with an interest in congregational singing.
g. Oct 2 & 3 RJC Alumni Weekend Volleyball and Soccer (Saturday only - meet
in Rehearsal Hall at 10:00 and bring a white and dark t-shirt). Come join in the
fun as a participant or a spectator! A delicious lunch sponsored by Alumni will
be served between 11:00 and 1:00 in the Rehearsal Hall. Email Denelda at
[email protected] to register for volleyball by Sept. 28 or forth
information. Alumni & Friends welcome!
h. Oct 2-4 Jr. High Retreat Walking with God: Around the World. A great
opportunity for youth in grades 6-9 to meet at the Youth Farm Bible Camp and
enjoy favourites like the corn maze and new activities like the Ride for Refuge,
all with a special Mennonite World Conference twist as we look back and share
about the MWC 2015 Assembly. Deadline to register is Sept. 25, contact your
church office for the registration form, or Kirsten Hamm-Epp at 306-249-4844,
[email protected]. Hope to see you there!
i. October 16-17 Sask Women In Mission annual retreat at Shekinah.
“Igniting Our Creativity: Looking Back, Moving Forward.” Mel Harms,
Pauline Steinmann & Sharon Schultz will lead us. ALL women invited. A poster
and registration forms are on the bulletin board.
j. Oct 23-25 Peace it Together Conference: CMU will be hosting a national
youth conference on the theme A Meeting Place: Hearing God in Indigenous
Voices. Speakers include Sue Eagle, Vincent Solomon, Christy Anderson and
Steve Heinrichs. more information call 1-204-487-3300 or email
[email protected]. To register go to cmu.ca/pit
k. Oct 30 6:30 pm Mennonite Disaster Service SK is holding an Awareness and
Fundraising Supper at West Portal MB Church, Saskatoon, SK. Call
306-342-4344 by Oct. 13 to reserve your seat.th
l. MCC Connects: MCC invites anyone who is interested in learning more about
the current refugee situation and refugee sponsorship to an information evening
at the MCC Centre, Saskatoon. Please join us on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:30pm.nd
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