Steinmann Mennonite Church
Love God, Live Differently
Anabaptism at 500
January 19, 2025
Gathering to praise….
Prelude
Call to Worship VT 869
Prayer
Hymn: Here in This Place VT 10
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11
Hymn: Blessed Assurance VT 435
…to listen for God’s Spirit….
Children’s Time
Hymn of the month: God, Give Me Faith like a Child VT 519
Scripture: Acts: 2:37-47; 1 Corinthians 3:11
Sermon: From Acts to Anabaptism
…..that transforms us ….
Hymn: Christ Is Our Cornerstone VT 4
Dedication of Anabaptist Community Bible
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
….and sends us forth to be people of hope.
Announcements
Hymn: We’ve Come This Far by Faith VT 599
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Prelude/Offertory/Postlude: Lorie Yantzi
Songleader: Suzanne Bender
Children’s Time: Joy Wagler
Worship Leader/Cong. Prayer: Janessa Otto
Sermon: Pastor Louise Wideman
Scripture: Rick Brenneman
A/V: Cliff Kennel, Steve Kennel
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
Pastor Sara Erb is taking her quarterly Sunday off today.
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Scripture: Acts – Stephen
Speaker: Pastor Sara Erb
This week at Steinmann MC
Jan 20 & 21 (Mon & Tues) 6:30-9 pm: Pickleball
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Jan 23 (Thurs) 7:30 pm: Bible Quizzing Prep, read Acts 5-6
Feb 7-9 (Fri – Sun) Overnight Retreat at Hidden Acres. RSVP to Pastor Sara by January 20.
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Jan 30 (Thurs) 7:30 – 9 pm: Pizza and Movie night.
Feb 7-9 (Fri – Sun) Overnight Retreat at Hidden Acres. RSVP to Pastor Sara by January 20.
KidsLIFE (Grades 1-4)
Jan 22 (Wed): 6-7:30 pm: Cancelled
Small Groups
Feb 13 (Thurs) 10 am: Women’s Bible Study in the Fireplace Room. NOTE the date change. Contact Darlene Gingerich for more information.
Jan 31 (Fri) 5:30 pm: TGIF A gathering of young families for a meal that you don’t have to make or plan! If interested, RSVP to darryl.drudge@gmail.com by the Wednesday prior. Cost will be split, but it’s usually around $20 per family.
Congregational Life
LGBTQ+ Discernment Save-the-Dates:
1. Sun. Feb. 2, Rudy Baergen (retired MCEC pastor) will preach and lead a session on studying the Bible in community, even when we disagree.
2. Sat. Mar. 1 (daytime session) & Sun. Mar. 2 (worship & Sunday School), Dan Epp-Thiessen (professor at Canadian Mennonite University) will present the Biblical case for “both sides” of the LGBTQ+ conversation. More details coming soon.
Jan 22 & 29 (Wed) 9 am – 4 pm: Extra quilting days to complete the quilt for the Relief Sale. Quilters only. Please come as you are able.
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, hats to 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.
Save the date – August 8-10, 2025: SMC Family Camp weekend at Hidden Acres Camp.
Joys & Concerns
Pray for Lynn Yantzi who is receiving care at St. Mary’s Hospital for heart health issues.
Pray for Jeff Carrafiello and family as Jeff recuperates at home and awaits test results.
Erma Steinmann died on January 16. Visitation is Wednesday, January 22 from 5-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The funeral is on Thursday the 23rd at 2pm with a reception to follow. Please remember the families of Susan, Nancy, and Doug.
Community Events
Jan 21 (Tues) 7 pm at Hillcrest Mennonite Church: To mark the occasion of the 500 years since the first re-baptisms, the movie “The Radicals” will be shown. Admission is free. All are welcome.