Sunday, August 9, 2026 Bulletin
Outdoor Service – Hidden Acres
August 9, 2026
Gathered Together …
Prelude
Call to Worship & Prayer
Hymn: This Is God’s Wondrous World
Hymn: Lord, You Sometimes Speak
Children’s Time
Genesis 28:16b and Reflection
… as God Meets us Here…
Luke 24:13-21 & Affirmation
Hymn: Listen in the Silence
Luke 24:22-24 & Affirmation
Hymn: Listen in the Silence
Luke 24:28-35 & Affirmation
Hymn: Listen in the Silence
Opportunity for Listening
Hymn: Over My Head
… Joining Us on the Journey.
Congregational Prayer
Prayer of Blessing
Announcements — Offering plate available on table
Hymn: You Shall Go Out with Joy
Benediction and Prayer for Potluck
Leading us in worship:
Worship Leader: Kim Lichti
Music: John Wiebe, Al Mills
Song Leader: Isaac Roth
Reflection: Pastor Sara Erb
Scripture Reader: Myron Wagler
Children’s Time: Joy Wagler
Congregational Prayer: Jordan Maddigan
A/V: Michael Gingerich, Cliff Kennel
Special Coin Offering: In August we are supporting MCC’s School Kits Project.
No Sunday School for all ages.
Next Sunday
10 am Livestream and in-person
Speaker: Isaac Roth
This Week at Steinmann MC
Aug 10 &11 (Mon & Tues): 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball
Pastor Ben will be on vacation August 1 to September 2.
Congregational Life
Aug 20 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre.
Lynne Dueck, Office Manager, is out of the office with a planned return on August 25. Ashley Drudge will be in the office on Thursdays and in the afternoon on Fridays during Lynne’s absence.
Don’t forget to bring your Flat Jesus with you this summer & take a photo! Send your photos to the church office (office@smchurch.ca)
Harvest Table: Share from the abundance in your gardens or help yourself to any of the items on the Harvest Table on Sunday mornings. Questions? Contact Ashley – ad.drudge@gmail.com
Summer Puzzle Activity: There is a jigsaw puzzle set up in the library. All are welcome to gather around the puzzle table before or after the service to unwind, unplug, and connect!
Joy and Concerns
Happy Anniversary:
Gladys & Bob Bender (53) on August 11
Ardys & Rick Brenneman (56) on August 15
Barb & Bruce Schumm (51) on August 16
Happy Birthday to Jean Gingerich (96) on August 14.
Rob McLean will begin chemo-radiation treatment at the Ode e Centre in Sunnybrook hospital August 10-September 21. Prayers for the family, travel, and treatment for healing are appreciated.
Helen Boshart appreciates your continued prayers with her pancreatic cancer diagnosis, as she awaits test results and several upcoming appointments.
Please join Esther & Glenn Buck as we celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary! Open house Saturday, August 15, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Steinmann MC Fellowship Hall. No gifts, please! We cherish your presence!
Blessings for Pastor Louise who is on sabbatical until November 1.
Community Events
Aug 29 (Sat): Material Resources at The Hub is hosting their annual Bucket of Thanks. See poster for details.
Dettweiler Meetinghouse has two upcoming events. See posters on bulletin board for more information.