Sunday, September 14, 2025

God’s Generosity
September 14, 2025
Gathering to praise …
Prelude
Call to Worship and Prayer
Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee VT 103
Responsive reading VT 1024
Hymn of the month: Love the Lord Your God VT 288
…. to listen for God’s Spirit….
Children’s Time
Hymn: Halle, Halle, Hallelujah! VT 752
Scripture: Numbers 21: 4b-9; John 3:13-17
Sermon: “God Gave, God Gives, God Will Give”
…. who transforms us …
Hymn: God, Whose Giving VT 745
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
…and sends us forth to be generous people.
Announcements
Hymn: We, Your People, Sing Your Praises VT 849
Benediction
Postlude

Leading us in worship:
Prelude/Offertory/Postlude: Susan Seyler and James Seyler
Song Leader: Sara Roth
Worship Leader: David Martin
Sermon/Children’s Time: Lori Guenther Reesor
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
A/V: Ben Winter, Steve Kennel

Welcome to guest preacher, Lori Guenther Reesor. Lori worships at Hamilton Mennonite Church. She lives in Mississauga with her husband, Barry. She is the author of Growing a Generous Church: A Year in the Life of Peach Blossom Church. Visit www.lgreesor.com to find out more about her passion for Christian giving. Please join us during the S.S. hour for a sermon discussion and stewardship Q&A.

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: We are supporting GiZhawenimin in September; an organization that supports Indigenous youth 18+ and transitioning out of Family and Children Services’ help.

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., Fellowship Hall with Lori Guenther Reesor.
Coffee time in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Guest Speaker: Pastor Ben Cassels

Sept 21 (Sun) 3 pm: Fundraiser Concert for MCC Meat Cannery. Guest musicians from Ohio & John Wiebe will provide music.

This week at Steinmann MC
Sept 15 & 16 (Mon & Tues) 6:30-9 pm: Pickleball

MYF (Grades 9-12+)
September 19-22: Nova Scotia Trip: Anchored in the Tide
Sept 26 (Fri) 7 pm: Family Dinner at the Erb Farm

Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Sept 17 (Wed) 6:30 – 8 pm: Gym night at the church

Congregational Life
Please speak to Janessa Otto if you’re interested in joining a Bible study group to read the book of Matthew this Fall. Meeting time will be decided once we know what works best for the group.

Sept 18 (Thurs) 9am – 12 noon: Please consider joining other Steinmann members in cutting rags at MCC Hub.

September 26-28: Women’s Retreat at Shamrock Beach Cottage in Goderich. Sign up and more details available by church mailboxes. Please sign up by September 24. Please contact Gladys Bender, Joanne Schwartzentruber, or Sandy Scheerer with any questions.

Oct 5 (Sun): Pastor Sara’s Appreciative Inquiry during the Adult Sunday School hour. Details to follow.

Joys & Concerns
Happy 56th Wedding Anniversary to Jim & Carolyn Steckle on September 20.

I would like to thank the ladies who brought the wonderful food to my home. I’m so thankful for everything and the prayers from the church people. My arm is getting better. God bless everyone.
~Katherine LeClair

Pray for Sharon Leis who was hospitalized at St. Mary’s (WRHN@ Queen’s Blvd) this past Monday. She is undergoing testing.

Elverne Jantzi learned that his cancer has returned. Pray for him as he meets with doctors.

Community Events
Oct 6 (Mon) 9:30 am – 3:30 pm: Fall Seniors Retreat at Hidden Acres. Theme: When Home is No Longer Safe: Welcoming Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Pre-registration is required.

Oct 25 (Sat) 5-9 pm: House of Friendship Dinner. Tickets are $125 each. If interested, call Gord Roth to reserve. 519-580-4761

Save the Date
September 21 (Sun) 3 pm: “Music for MCC Meat Cannery”
September 26-28: Women’s Retreat
October 5: World Communion Sunday
October 12: Thanksgiving Sunday
October 18 (Sat): Empty Bowls Fundraiser
October 19 (Sun): LGBTQ+ Listening & Discernment Process
Adult Ed (11 am – 12 pm): Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30
October 25 (Sat): Shower for Infant Care Kits (MCC)
October 28 (Tues): Volunteer Day at MCC Meat Cannery
November 15 (Sat): Makers Market
November 22 (Sat): SMC Christmas Banquet
November 23: Eternity Sunday
November 30: Advent 1
December 24 (Wed): Christmas Eve Service