January 28, 2007

Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.

Mark 4:23(NLT)

Gather to Worship 10:30 a.m.

Prelude Music................................Missy Short

Announcements............................Roy Steiner

Celebration of our God in Music.......Dan Miller

Scripture reading....................Proverbs 1:8-33

“If You Have Ears…”..............Marvin Zuercher

Response & Celebration in Music....Dan Miller

Praises & Prayer sharing...............Roy Steiner

Offering..........................................Roy Steiner

Benediction....................................Roy Steiner

*VMBM Missions - This week, Brian and Dawn Waltman and their four children from Gordonville, Pa., will go to Jamaica to serve for several months at the Maranatha School for the Deaf.  Pray that God will give them safe travel and a good adjustment to life there.

*Mission Network Prayer Requests -Mennonite Mission Network workers David and Ericka Gingerich request prayer as they plan activities for the youth group and teach Sunday school at the Quito Mennonite Church in Ecuador. Thank God for closer relationships among the youth and increased involvement in church and outreach. .

*Leadership Retreat Review: Take a look at the pages on the wall in the hall near the office. If you have questions, ask someone on church council of leadership about it.

*Bible Memory will hold it's 14^th annual Benefit Auction at the Mt. Hope Sale Barn on Fri. , March 16^th at 5:30pm. To donate items call Glen Coblentz at 330-359-5155 (church) 330-359-7181 (home).

*Thanks: Kristin White provided “Mr. Scarecrow” on short notice. Great job.

*Wednesday evening meals and activities begin on Feb. 21 (not the 28^th ). The adults will be doing a follow-up study to the Purpose Driven Life called “Discover Who You Are” by Life Keys. The purpose of this study is help each person dream, discover and be empowered to serve God.

Five questions will be explored:

 Why are you here?

 What do you do best?

 What are you passionate about?

 What do you value?

 What are your priorities?

Bible Memory for the children and activities for the youth will also begin. Everyone is invited to participate.

*Weds. evening Service opportunities:

 Sign up to prepare meals until Lois Stutzman returns from Florida. Sign up sheet

 Provide childcare for approx. 2-5 children under age 3. See Marv Zuercher

*Eastern Mennonite University invites prospective students to come to the campus for a visit. See dates and details on the bulletin board.

*Winter Address: Lois Stutzman % John Stutzman

729 Dean Ave.

Sarasota, Fl. 34237

*Men: 2007 Walk Worthy Conference for Men presented by Moody Bible Institute is on Sat. Feb. 24, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. See brochure on the bulletin board and sign up today. See Marv Zuercher for details.

Which of these proverbs are from the biblical book of Proverbs? What is the reference?

1. Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.

2. Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent.

3. A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

4. Riches serve a wise man, but command a fool.

5. A cheerful look brings joy.

6. By the time the fool has learned the game, the players have dispersed.

7. He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

8. Without gossip a quarrel dies down.

9. A wise man never knows all. Only fools know everything.

10. One’s harvest will depend on what kind of seed you have sown.

11. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

12. Blowing out another candle does not brighten your own.

*See Pastor Marv for a prize for finding the correct answers.

Thought Of The Day:

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. Prov. 16:31

Nursery – Kaitlyn and Haley Wenger

3:00pm – MYF quizzing at Sonnenberg

Tuesday 30^th

6:30am – Early Birds Men's Bible Study

Next Sunday 4^th

Message – Proverbs Series #3 Marv Zuercher

Worship Leader – Arlin Zuercher

Music – Worship Team

Nursery – Becky Eberly

Feb. 11: Loren & Earlene Horst

Feb. 18^th – Communion in am service

Feb 18^th – Atnip family bluegrass gospel music @ 7:00 p.m.

Feb. 21^st - (this is a date correction)The Winter-Spring Wed. Eve. Meals and activities begin.

Feb. 25: OMA Singspiration 6:00 p.m. at Harvest Hills Church of the Nazarene

Feb. 24^th – 2:00pm Homemakers – scrap booking

March 4^th Community Choir Program at 4:00 PM at Kidron Mennonite Church.

March 24^th – 2:00pm Homemakers – Cake decorating