Sunday, February 1, 2026 Bulletin

Gathering to praise…
Prelude
Call to Worship and Prayer
Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy! VT 76
Scripture: John 15:1-5
Hymn: God, Whose Giving VT 745
…to learn from Jesus…
Children’s Time
Hymn: Christ Has No Body Here but Ours VT 568
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-18; Luke 4:16-21
Sermon: Jubilee Revival
…who transforms us…
Hymn: Will You Let Me Be Your Servant VT 778
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
…and sends us forth to live generously.
Announcements
VFT & LGBTQ+ Ad Hoc Update
Hymn: You Are Salt for the Earth VT 297
Benediction
Postlude

Leading us in worship:
Prelude/Postlude/Offertory: Lorie Yantzi
Song Leader: Norma Iutzi
Worship Leaders: Joy Wagler and friends
Congregational Prayer: Joy Wagler
Children’s Time: Ardys Brenneman
Sermon: Glenn Buck
A/V: Paul Hammer, Cliff 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: Coldest Night of the Year

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
Coffee Time in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
2 pm: Ecumenical Service of Lament at Zion United Church.

Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Speaker: Pastor Louise Wideman
Potluck: Soup, sandwiches, & Valentine themed dessert. Bring your own bowl and spoon. Beverages provided.

This Week at Steinmann MC
Feb 2 (Mon): Pickleball CANCELLED due to Blood Donor Clinic
Feb 3 (Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball

Feb 4 (Wed) 9 am: Morning & afternoon – Mennonite Women: All women are invited to the church to knot comforters and/or quilt. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks provided.

Feb 5 (Thurs) 4 pm: Worship Committee Meeting

MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Feb 5 (Thurs): no Bible Quizzing.
MYF and Jr. Youth: Feb 6-8. Overnight Retreat at Hidden Acres. Theme: The Bible, God, and Making Sense of Life. Arrival after 7 pm, pick up 12-12:30 pm Sunday.
Feb 12 (Thurs): 7:30-9 pm: Bible Quizzing, Genesis 6-8.

Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Feb 6-8: See announcement about Overnight Retreat under MYF.

KidsLIFE (Grades SK-5)
Feb 4 (Wed) 6 – 7:30 pm: Celebrating Valentines Day

Small Groups
Feb 5 (Thurs) 7:30 pm: Small Group Bible Study. Location TBA.

Feb 12 (Thurs) 10 am: Women’s Bible Study in Fireplace Room.

Congregational Life
Looking for old magazines and bracelet making supplies (especially beads) for Lent-at-home practices and the youth retreat. Drop off at church by Feb 1.

Would you be willing to make a dozen or so muffins for the youth retreat (snacks for early risers)? If so, talk to Pastor Sara.

Feb 6 (Fri) 9 pm: Steinmann Bruins, Church League Hockey Game at Wilmot Rec Centre.

Feb 10 (Tues): Due date for committees to submit their written report (may include a picture) for the Annual Meeting to the church office.

Feb 18 (Wed) 5-7 pm: Intergenerational Ash Wednesday Service Drop In. Weather permitting, it will be outdoors.

Coldest Night of the Year: We are looking for a new coordinator to organize and captain the Steinmann Strollers at this year’s event on February 28, 2026 in support of the Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre. For more information, talk with Pastor Ben.

Joys & Concerns
Cathy Knipfel died on Wednesday night. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Let us pray for healing and hope for:
– Nyle Hofstetter, at St. Thomas hospital.
– Sharon Leis, convalescing at home.

Community Events
Working Centre – Blankets are needed for a warming centre in Kitchener. Blankets can be new or used but must be hardy, durable, and washable (NOT knitted or quilted). They also welcome hoodies, jogging pants, and socks. Bring your donations to the church.

Feb 16 (Mon) 10-3:30: Free Family Day Open House @ Hidden Acres Join us for a self guided day of snowshoeing, sledding, treasure hunts, crafts, pretzel making, games, puzzles, and more. Bring a bagged lunch or pay $6 for a hot lunch. Visit hiddenacres.ca to register.

Feb 19 (Thurs) 5 pm: Conrad Grebel and University of Waterloo Gr. 10 Info Night. To register for supper, email grebelstudentservices@uwaterloo.ca by February 4th.

Please see a poster on the bulletin board for a Strong Start program in Wellesley. It is free and is for children born in 2022.