Sunday, August 17, 2025 Bulletin

Peace with God’s Good Creation
Sunday August 17, 2025
We gather to praise our loving God…
Prelude
Call to Worship and Prayer
Hymn: All Who Are Thirsty VT 49
Hymn: Waterfall VT 763
Prayer of Thanksgiving
…. to listen for God’s Word….
John 21:1-14
Meditation: Breakfast by the Sea
An Invitation to the Breakfast Table
….respond with gratitude …..
Hymn: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say VT 536
Congregational Prayer
Offering
…sent forth as bearers of God’s peace.
Announcements
Hymn: Praise God (Dedication Anthem) VT 70
Benediction
Postlude

Leading us in worship:
Pianist: Grant Movold
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
Song Leader: Norma Iutzi
Worship Leader: Ryan Roth
Sermon: Pastor Sara Erb
A/V: Steve Carter, Steve Kennel

An unsupervised nursery is available across from the washrooms for children ages 5 and under. Parents are expected to supervise their children while in the nursery.

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.
Come celebrate Jean Gingerich’s 95 birthday during coffee time in the Fellowship Hall this morning. Jean’s family is providing refreshments in her honour.

Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Music Sunday: Planned by a group of people whose last names begin with “S”.

This week at Steinmann MC
Aug 18 (Mon): Pickleball CANCELLED due to Blood Donor Clinic
Aug 19 (Tues) 6:30-9 pm: Pickleball

MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Aug 19 (Tues) 7:30 pm: Galatians Bible Study.
Aug 24 (Sun) 3 pm: Pool Party at home of Ryan & Sara Roth. Youth to bring snacks, supper provided.

Jr. Youth
Aug 27 (Wed): Hosted by Brandon & Jessie Gingerich
3 pm: Pool Party
5-6 pm: Parent Meet & Greet. Supper is provided.

Congregational Life
Pastor Ben Cassels is on vacation August 3-25.

An updated church directory will be printed in September. Please take a look at your listing and notify the office of any changes or updates. There is also a rough copy by the mailboxes.

The Summer Photo Challenge for Sunday, August 31 is “micro” and “macro”.

Aug 21 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre.

Invite a Friend to Gathering Sunday on September 7: This is a great chance to invite friends and family, new or returning, to experience SMC! This Sunday will include a newcomer-friendly worship service, intergenerational Sunday School, a BBQ potluck lunch, and program information for all ages. It’s a great way to get to know our community and extend our welcome. Start inviting now!

Joys & Concerns
Happy Birthday to:
Karen Erb turning 80 on August 22
Irene Jutzi turning 81 on August 23
Ruth J Steinmann turning 91 on August 23

Congratulations to Esther & Glenn Buck on their 54th Wedding Anniversary on August 21

Community Events
Mannheim Mennonite Church is starting a Friendship Group. The first meeting will be Monday, September 8 at 7pm. The Group will be focused on singles who are looking to connect with people who have similar values (ie kindness and respect for all, support for peacemakers and social justice, and LGBTQ+ friendly). Attendees will be invited to bring snacks, but otherwise the event will be free. This group is open to people of various faith backgrounds who share the above values.

September 12-14 – Men’s Retreat @ Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (slmc.ca): David Lobe is returning as chef/sommelier. Pastor Thomas Reimer and Mike Schmidt will lead some thoughtprovoking reflections. Special discount for those under 30 or underemployed.

September 13 & 14: 80th Anniversary Celebration weekend for Rockway Mennonite Collegiate (rockway.ca/events):
 Saturday, September 13: Family and Food Market Fundraiser J. Steckle Heritage Farm. RSVP required for ticketed event.
 Sunday, September 14: Community Open House & Hymn Sing at Rockway. RSVP preferred but drop ins are welcome!

September 20, 10 am – 4 pm: Doors Open Waterloo Region: MCC Hub 65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg. Tour the home to MCC’s material resources and thrift processing, including the innovative new meat cannery; explore behind-the-scenes operations, and pack a relief kit for someone affected by conflict or disaster. See how we meet urgent needs and make a global impact — one can, one kit at a time. There’s fun for the whole family with a bouncy castle and face painting, too.

September 21, 3 pm, Steinmann Mennonite Church sanctuary: Fundraising Concert for MCC Meat Cannery. Vocal & instrumental music by John Wiebe and musicians from Bluffton, Ohio. All donations received will support the cannery.