Steinmann Mennonite Church
Love God, Live Differently
January 12, 2025
Acts: “What is the Church to do when…?”
Gathering to praise….
Prelude
Call to Worship & Prayer
Hymn: Summoned by the God Who Made Us VT 1
Hymn: Let’s Walk Together VT 6
…to listen for God’s Spirit….
Children’s Time
Hymn of the Month: God, Give Me Faith like a Child VT 519
Scripture Video: Acts 1-2
Sermon: “What is the Church to do when…?
…..that transforms us ….
Hymn: Holy Spirit, Come with Power VT 57
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
….and sends us forth as bearers of God’s love.
Announcements
Hymn: Beautiful Things VT 551
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Accompanist: Doris Martin
Song Leader: Norma Iutzi
Worship Leader: Steve Wagler
Scripture Video: MYF
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
Children’s Time: Suzanne Bender
Sermon: Pastor Ben Cassels
A/V: Ben Winter, Mike Gingerich
An unsupervised nursery is available across from the washrooms for children ages five and under. Parents are expected to supervise their children while in the nursery.
Special/Coin Offering – Support & Essentials for Indigenous Youth in Times of Transition (through Elder Nina). For more info, contact Gladys Bender.
Today
Christian Education (Sunday School) for all ages:
11:00 – 12 pm Children’s Sunday School (Age 2 – Gr. 4), basement
11:15 – 12 pm Jr. Youth (Gr. 5-8) & MYF (Gr. 9-12+), basement
Adult Ed., Fireplace Room
Potluck after Sunday School
Pastor Sara Erb is at W-K United Mennonite Church this morning, leading part one of a two-part series on Faith & Trauma.
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Scripture: Acts 2:37-47; 1 Corinthians 3:11 – Anabaptism at 500
Speaker: Pastor Louise Wideman
This week at Steinmann MC
Jan 13 & 14 (Mon & Tues) 6:30-9 pm: Pickleball
Jan 15 (Wed) 3:30 pm: Cemetery Board Meeting
Jan 15 (Wed) 6:30 pm: VFT Meeting
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Jan 16 (Thurs) 7:30 pm: Bible Quizzing Prep, read Acts 5-6
Jan 17 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Family Dinner at Rick & Ardys Brenneman
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Jan 16 (Thurs) 7:30 – 9 pm: Outdoor Skating (Weather permitting).
KidsLIFE (Grades 1-4)
Jan 22 (Wed): 6-7:30 pm: Pickleball and Board Games
Small Groups
Jan 23 (Thurs) 10 am: Women’s Bible Study in the Fireplace Room. Contact Darlene Gingerich for more information.
Congregational Life
Jan 16 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre. Thank you for your help.
Jan 24 (Fri) 9 pm: Steinmann Bruins, Church League Hockey Game at Wilmot Rec Centre.
Feb 1 (Sat) 2-4 pm: BABY SHOWER invitation to all persons of all ages. Bring any of the following: new sleepers (size 6, 9, 12 mth.), onsies, blankets, soap, socks, caps for the shower. We are packing “Infant Care Kits” to be delivered by MCC. Home baked treats and drinks will follow. Questions? Call Ardys @ 519-662-2861
Feb 15 (Sat) 6:45 pm: IT’S TIME – To throw a strike, yes, it’s time to bowl! Sign up sheets are by the mailboxes. Form a team or sign up as in individual. New Hamburg Lanes 182 Union St.
Feb 22 (Sat): The Steinmann Strollers will be participating again in Coldest Night of the Year to raise money for Wilmot Family Resource Centre. To join the team or donate, visit cnoy.org and search for Steinmann Strollers.
Joys & Concerns
Happy 81st Birthday to Rick Brenneman on Jan 14, Eileen Erb on Jan 16, and Shirley Gingerich also on Jan 16.
Pray for Janet Day who continues to struggle with health issues.
Pray for Jeff Carrafiello and family. Jeff had surgery on January 3 at Grand River Hospital to remove a tumour and lymph nodes in his bowel. He has since been discharged and is recovering at home. The next steps will likely be chemotherapy after determining what kind of tumour was removed.
Community Events
Jan 16 (Thurs) 7:30 pm: Anabaptism at 500: A service of Commemoration and Celebration at W-K United Mennonite Church, Waterloo. https://bit.ly/4a7PCyY
Jan 17 (Fri) 7:30 pm: Bechtel Lecture Commemorating Anabaptism’s 500 Years: Anabaptist beginnings and the stories we tell. Conrad Grebel University College https://bit.ly/4253isD
Jan 18 (Sat) 1:45 – 4 pm: Meat Cannery Dedication and Grand Opening. 65 Heritage Dr. New Hamburg.
Jan 25 (Sat) 2025, 9 am – 4 pm: Great Winter WarmUp! MCC Hub, 65 Heritage Dr, New Hamburg. mcc.org/events for more details.
Jan 21 (Tues) 7 pm at Hillcrest Mennonite Church: January 21 marks the 500th Anniversary of the first re-baptisms of the Radical Reformation. To mark the occasion, the movie “The Radicals” will be shown. It tells the story of the early Anabaptists through the lives of Michael & Margaretha Sattler. The movie depicts scenes of violence (eg. murder, torture, execution) and is not suited for children. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.