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www.semconline.com [email protected] 204.326.6572 Lead Pastor Garry Koop [email protected] Associate Pastor Garth Koop [email protected] Pastor of Youth Ministries Jason Heide [email protected] Director of Worship Arts Joel Jolly [email protected] Director of Children’s Ministry Laura Kehler [email protected]

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Sunday School 9:30am Worship Service 10:45am

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Pray for our Congregation

Condolences to Albert & Edna Martens. Albert's brother Dave Martens died April 11. A service is being planned near Salmon Arm, in May. Condolences to Grace & Abe Heide. Grace's brother Gilbert Brown died April 10. The funeral service was April 18, at Southland Church. Pray for Barb Amero, Shayna Giesbrecht, Jairus Nickel and Nathan Wiebe who are planning to be baptized, and for Evan & Allie Friesen, and Justin & Jess Goertzen, planning membership transfer. Pray for Mary Friesen (Cornie) during chemo treatments. Pray for the health of Karla Coldwell, Robert Friesen, Art & Barb Pelletier, and Grant Reimer. Pray for Elisabeth Friesen, Gertie Klassen and Elma (Eno) Reimer in Resthaven. Churches In Region 8 & our Community Pray for Darrell Dyck, pastor at Gospel Fellow-ship Church (EMMC), and for Andy Woodworth, pastor at Heartland Community Church (EMC). Our Workers

Pray for Andrew & Amie Reimer, who minister in the North End of Winnipeg.

Mennonite Disaster Service Canada (MDS) has two exciting opportunities to repair or build new homes after disasters in Canada. A house is being built in Westport, Newfoundland (June 2 - July 27). Con-tact Lucille Toews at 866-261-1274 or email [email protected]. Grand Forks flood damage repairs begin May 5 for 3 weeks. Call 800-241-8111.

Prayer Requests

Music led by Brandon Post & Team Sermon: “The Road of Redemption”

Luke 24:13-35 Garry Koop

Ron & Anna Plett will lead a service at Woodhaven on Sunday, April 28.

Welcome

Wednesday Mom’s.calm • 10:00am

Seniors Fellowship • 10:30am

Thursday

Men’s Breakfast • 7:00am Prayer • 9:30am

Senior Youth • 7:00pm

This Week

Sending Services

Youth Events Junior Youth (grade 6-8)

Converge April 23 • 7:00pm

Converge April 30 • 7:00pm

Senior Youth (grade 9-12) Converge • April 25 • 7:00pm No youth • May 2 • 7:00pm

Pick up & Walk Saturday, May 4 • 8:45am

GAP - Gather And Pray Tuesday, April 23, 7:00pm in the fire-side room. Men’s Pancake Breakfast April 27, 8:00am, in the gym. Clarence Funk will be speaking. Seniors Fellowship Come and bring a friend to the hymn sing, and hear Gordon Kornelson share. Bring sandwiches OR dessert. April 24, at 10:30am Are you New2SEMC? Join us for a BBQ, April 28, after the service! See insert for details. Pick Up & Walk Join us for a BBQ, April 28, after the service! See insert for details. Prayer for Sunday School The monthly Sunday school prayer class will have their last meeting for the school year on May 5 (instead of April 28). VBS! July 7-11

Upcoming Events We as Church Council are pleased to announce that we will be joining with the Steeves on their adoption journey by supporting their May 4th Fundraiser as a church event. Be a part of new and existing children & family ministries! Contact Laura Kehler, the Director of Chil-dren's Ministries, [email protected]. Join the New Youth Worship Team! Are you in Grade 6 to 12, and enjoy singing, playing an instrument, or want to learn? Practices are May 8, 15 & 22, at 7:00pm. Please RSVP to Shannon Sawatzky, 204-371-5151. Jonathan Tyler, a local mental health counselor will be speaking in the sanctuary April 28, 9:30am, about anxiety, depression, and giv-ing and receiving support. Our services are live streamed to SEMC’s youtube channel. Church Council is looking for some-one with administrative & computer skills to fill in for Cheryl when she takes holidays. The candidate will be paid for their training. Please submit resumé to church office in a sealed envelope or email to [email protected] by May 3.

Church News

Monday Mission Sisters • 1:30pm

Futsal • 8:00pm Tuesday

Junior Youth • 7:00pm GAP - Gather And Pray

• 7:00pm

Welcome

ARE YOU

NEW2SEMC?

Join us for a BBQ Lunch!

If you are new to SEMC or have been attending for a number of months, you’re invited to a BBQ lunch on

Sunday, April 28, after the Worship Service.

The BBQ will take place on the youth room patio deck. Enjoy the food, meet the staff, meet other people and

find out more about SEMC.

Please call the church office by Monday, April 22, to let us know you’re coming.

Call 204-326-6572 or email [email protected].

We look forward to connecting with you!

Enjoy an evening of comedy, spaghetti, Caesar salad, garlic toast, and dessert, with door prizes and a silent auction. Get tickets at the Connect Center or at the office. For more information, see Rob and Sharon’s blog: https://ittakesavillage.studio/

Thank you for your support!