Sunday August 10, 2025 Bulletin
Standing on Holy Ground
Sunday August 10, 2025
Hidden Acres Camp
We gather to praise our loving God…
Prelude
Land Acknowledgement
Litany Part 1
Hymn: Morning Has Broken VT 495
Litany Part 2
Hymn: All Things Bright and Beautiful VT 177
Litany Part 3
All: The Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him
Moments of Silence
Hymn: How Great Thou Art VT 436
…. to listen for God’s Word….
Children’s Time
Hymn: This Is God’s Wondrous World VT 180
Scripture: Psalm 104 – selected verses
Meditation: WOW
….responding with gratitude …..
Hymn: Be a Sower VT 789
Congregational Prayer
Offering/Offertory
…and sent forth as bearers of God’s peace.
Announcements
Hymn: The Peace of the Earth Be with You VT 838
Grace and Benediction
Leading us in worship:
Musician: John Wiebe
Reader: Mark Scheerer
Children’s Time: Pastor Sara Erb
Worship Leader: Lynnette Hammer
Meditation/Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
A/V: Cliff Kennel, Steve Kennel
Special Coin Offering: In August, our coin offering is going toward MCC School Kits.
Today
Children’s Sunday School and Adult Christian Education will resume in September.
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Scripture: John 21: 1-14
Speaker: Pastor Sara Erb
This week at Steinmann MC
Aug 11&12 (Mon&Tues) 6:30-9 pm: Pickleball
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Aug 14 (Thurs) 7:30 pm: Galatians Bible Study.
Aug 19 (Tues) 7:30 pm: Galatians Bible Study.
Aug 24 (Sun): Pool Party
Jr. Youth
Aug 27 (Wed): Pool Party at home of Brandon & Jessie Gingerich
Congregational Life
Pastor Ben Cassels is on vacation August 3-25.
The Summer Photo Challenge for next Sunday is “breakfast”.
Aug 14 (Thurs): VFT meeting
Aug 16 (Sat) 9:00am: KidsLife meeting
Aug 21 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre.
Joys & Concerns
Congratulations to those celebrating wedding anniversaries this week: Gladys & Bob Bender – 52 years (Aug 11), Ardys & Richard Brenneman – 55 years (Aug 15), Barb & Bruce Schumm- 50 years (Aug 16)
Happy Birthday to Jean Gingerich turning 95 on August 14. Her family plans to provide sweets and snacks for our August 17 coffee time to honour Jean.
We extend our sympathy to Lori and John Reimer as they grieve the death of Lorie’s brother, Wayne Yantzi. A funeral service took place August 5 at East Zorra Mennonite Church.
Our sympathy is extended to Jordan Maddigan and family as they grieve the death of Jordan’s grandfather.
Let us remember those people who are unable to participate in worship and congregational life in person at Steinmann MC.
Save the Date
September 7 (Sun): Gathering Sunday at SMC
September 21 (Sun): “Music for MCC Meat Cannery”
September 26-28: Women’s Retreat
October 18 (Sat): Empty Bowls Fundraiser
October 25 (Sat): Shower for Infant Care Kits (MCC)
November 1 (Sat): MCC Ontario Peace Conference
November 15 (Sat): Makers Market
November 22 (Sat): SMC Christmas Banquet
November 30: Applications for Mennonite School Financial Assistance Due