Steinmann Mennonite Church
Love God, Live Differently
January 26, 2025
Acts Series – Chapters 6-8
Gathering to praise….
Prelude
Call to Worship and Prayer
Hymn: Holy Spirit, Come with Power VT 57
Hymn: All Who Are Thirsty VT 49
Acts 6:1-7
…to listen for God’s Spirit….
Children’s time
Hymn: There Are Many Gifts VT 374
Acts 6:8-15, 7:51-60, Acts 8:1
Sermon
…..that transforms us ….
Hymn of the Month: God, Give Me Faith like a Child VT 519
Congregational prayer
Acts 8:26-31, 34-40
Offering and offertory
….and sends us forth to be people of hope.
Announcements
Hymn: Summoned by the God Who Made Us VT 1
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Worship Leader: Janessa Otto
Accompaniment: Grant Movold
Song Leader: Steve Wagler
Children’s Time: Ardys Brenneman
Sermon: Pastor Sara Erb
Congregational Prayer: Shirley Kennel
A/V: Steve Kennel and Ben Winter
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
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Guest Speaker, Rudy Baergen (retired MCEC pastor), will preach and lead a session (in Adult Ed.) on studying the Bible in community, even when we disagree.
February 2 is the second intentional potluck to strengthen our relationships as a diverse community. A variety of soups will be provided– please bring other food to share (eg. cheese, crackers, sandwiches, raw veggies, fruit) as well as your own dishes. Water and hot beverages will be provided.
This week at Steinmann MC
Jan 27 (Mon) 6:30-9 pm: Pickleball CANCELLED (Blood donor)
Jan 28 (Tues) 6:30-9 pm: Pickleball
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
No Bible Quizzing this week.
Feb 7-9 (Fri – Sun) Overnight Retreat at Hidden Acres
Theme: When God changes everything (Acts 9-12)
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
Theme: When God changes everything (Acts 9-12)
KidsLIFE (Grades 1-4)
Feb 5 (Wed): 6-7:30 pm: Valentine’s Theme
Small Groups
Jan 28 (Tues) 7:30pm: Book Study on Field Notes for the Wilderness by Sarah Bessey. Meeting every Tuesday in homes. For more information contact Ashley Drudge (ad.drudge@gmail.com) or Janessa Otto (janessaotto@gmail.com).
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.
Feb 5 (Wed.) Morning & afternoon – Mennonite Women: All women are invited to the church to knot comforters and/or quilt. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks provided.
Congregational Life
Jan 29 (Wed) 9 am – 4 pm: Extra quilting day to complete the quilt for the Relief Sale. Quilters only. Please come as you are able.
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 12 (Wed) 6:30 pm: VFT Meeting
Feb 14 (Fri) Annual Reports Due to Church Office.
Feb 15 (Sat) 6:45 pm: IT’S TIME – To throw a strike, yes, it’s time to bowl! Sign up as an individual or team by the mailboxes.
Feb 26 (Wed) 7 pm: Core Team Meeting
Feb 22 (Sat): The Steinmann Strollers will be participating again in Coldest Night of the Year. To join the team or donate, visit cnoy.org and search for Steinmann Strollers.
LGBTQ+ Discernment Save-the-Date: Mar 1 (Sat) daytime session & Mar 2 (Sun) 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.
Save the date – August 8-10, 2025: SMC Family Camp weekend at Hidden Acres Camp.
Joys & Concerns
Happy 83rd Birthday to John Gruhl on January 31.
Ray McAllister requests prayer for respiratory issues. He is hospitalized at St. Mary’s Hospital. He asks for no phone calls at this time.
Pray for Lynn Yantzi as he recuperates from surgery.
Pray for Jeff Carrafiello and family as Jeff recuperates at home and awaits test results.