Sunday, January 11, 2026 Bulletin
January 11, 2026
Baptism of Jesus
Gathering to praise…
Prelude
Call to Worship & Prayer
Hymn: The Love of God VT 162
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5a
Hymn: Don’t Be Afraid VT 596
…to listen for God’s Spirit…
Children’s Time
Hymn: God Welcomes All / Amen VT 32
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon: “Who We Really Are”
…that transforms us…
Hymn: God Calls You Good VT 172
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
…and sends us forth as bearers of God’s love.
Announcements
Hymn: Go, My Children VT 830
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Worship Leaders/Scripture Reader: Sue Kennel
Accompanist: Susan Seyler
Song Leader: Tim Miller Dyck
Children’s Time: Paulette West
Sermon: Pastor Ben Cassels
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
A/V: Ben Winter, Paul Hammer
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: Breakfast Club
Today
Christian Education (Sunday School):
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
Two Options for Adult Ed. 11:15-12 pm:
1. Sermon Discussion in the Fireplace Room
2. Nithview Update with Jim Brown & Dwight Brenneman in the Fellowship Hall
Coffee Time in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
Potluck at noon: Bring Comfy Winter Favourites to share and own table service (plates, cutlery), drinks provided.
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Speaker: Pastor Louise Wideman
11:15 am – Intergenerational Sunday School (all ages) led by Jr. Youth.
Pastor Sara and Pastor Ben taking their quarterly weekend off.
This Week at Steinmann MC
Lynne Dueck, office manager, is away all week. Ashley Drudge will be in the office: Wed 9 am-3 pm, Thurs 9 am-11 am, & Fri 9 am-1 pm.
Jan 12 & 13 (Mon& Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball
Jan 14 (Wed) 7 pm: VFT Meeting
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Jan 15 (Thurs)7:30 pm: Bible Quizzing Genesis 1-2
Jan 16 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Family Dinner hosted by Gladys & Bob Bender.
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Jan 15 (Thurs) 6:30-8 pm: Outdoor Event (at the church)
Feb 6-8: Overnight Retreat at Hidden Acres. RSVP by Jan 25.
KidsLIFE (Grades SK-5)
Jan 21 (Wed) 6 – 7:30 pm: Winter Games Night (inside)
Small Groups
Jan 15 (Thurs) : Small Group Bible Study (reading Matthew) hosted by Don & Marilyn Steinmann.
Jan 22 (Thurs) 10 am: Women’s Bible Study meeting in the Fireplace Room. We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. For more information, contact Joy Wagler or Darlene Gingerich.
Jan 25 (Sun) 1pm: Young Adult Brunch
Jan 30 (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.
Congregational Life
Jan 15 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre. Thank you for your help.
Jan 21 (Wed) 9-4 pm: Quilters are invited to help finish the current project.
Jan 23 (Fri) 9 pm: Steinmann Bruins, Church League Hockey Game at Wilmot Rec Centre.
Jan 24 (Sat) 10 am: Core Team Meeting
Interested in Baptism? Are you considering baptism? Or even wanting to dive a bit deeper in your faith? We are planning to offer some faith exploration classes (baptism prep) this winter with the possibility of an Easter Baptism (or later if desired). You don’t have to commit to being baptized to join the classes. If interested talk to one of the Pastors.
Joys & Concerns
Happy Birthday to Rick Brenneman (82) on January 14.
Happy Birthday to Eileen Erb (82) on January 16.
Happy Birthday to Shirley Gingerich (82) on January 16.
Let us pray for healing and hope for:
Nyle Hofstetter, in ICU at St. Thomas hospital.
Sharon Leis, convalescing at home.
Cathy Knipfel, living with cancer.
We remember Elverne Jantzi who died on Wednesday, January 7. The visitation and memorial service will be at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home on Monday, January 12. Visitation is 1-2 pm and the Service is at 2 pm. See the following link for more information: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca