Sunday, February 8, 2026

February 8, 2026
Gathering to praise…
Prelude
Call to Worship and Prayer
Hymn: Here in This Place VT 10
Scripture: Psalm 104: 1-6; 24; 33-34
Hymn: In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified VT 754
…to learn from Jesus…
Children’s Time
Hymn: Let the Children Come to Me VT 512
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon: “Living the Beatitudes”
…who blesses us…
Hymn: Rain Down VT 703
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
…and sends us forth to bless others.
Announcements
Hymn: The Lord Lift You Up VT 832
Benediction
Postlude

Leading us in worship:
Prelude/Postlude/Offertory: Grant Movold
Song Leader: Sara Roth
Worship Leader: Steve Wagler
Scripture Reader: Janessa Otto
Sermon/Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
Children’s Time: Gladys Bender
A/V: Mike Gingerich, 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
LGBTQ+ Update: Last Sunday, Gladys Bender (VFT chair) and Ryan Roth (LGBTQ+ Ad Hoc chair) made an important announcement regarding SMC’s LGBTQ+ Listening & Discernment Process. The full announcement is available in hardcopy in mailboxes or on the table across from the mailboxes.

Jr. Youth & MYF retreat at Hidden Acres (Feb 6-8). Grateful for sponsors: Pastor Sara, Pastor Ben, Suzanne Bender, Darryl Drudge, Brandon & Jessie Gingerich, Andrea Kennel, Chris Lebold, Joanne Schwartzentruber, Ben & Sarah Winter.

Christian Education (Sunday School) for all ages:
11:00 – 12 pm Children’s Sunday School (Age 2 – Gr. 4), basement
No SS for Jr. Youth or MYF
Adult Ed., Fireplace Room

Coffee Time in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

Potluck: Soup, sandwiches, & Valentine themed dessert. Bring your own bowl and spoon. Beverages provided.

Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Speaker: Pastor Ben Cassels
No Sunday School for all ages (Family Day Weekend)

This Week at Steinmann MC
Feb 9&10 (Mon&Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball

Feb 10 (Tues): Annual Meeting Reports due into the church office

Feb 11 (Wed) 7 pm: VFT Meeting

MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Feb 12 (Thurs): 7:30-9 pm: Bible Quizzing, Genesis 6-8.
Feb 20 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Movie Night at Pastor Sara’s. Bring a ‘Noah’ themed snack to share.

Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Feb 18 (Wed) 6:30-8 pm: Ash Wednesday & outdoor campfire.

KidsLIFE (Grades SK-5)
Feb 25 (Wed) 6 – 7:30 pm: Career Night

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

Congregational Life
Feb 13 (Fri) 10 pm: Steinmann Bruins, Church League Hockey Game at Wilmot Rec Centre.

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

Feb 19 (Thurs) 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre. Thank you.

Feb 27 (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.

Feb 28 (Sat) Coldest Night of the Year: A new coordinator is needed to organize & captain the Steinmann Strollers. For more info, talk with Pastor Ben.

July 13-17: SAVE-THE-DATE: Bible Camp is being held at Shantz Mennonite Church in collaboration with Steinmann MC. The planning team is looking for volunteers in various roles that week. Please contact Courtney Hobbs gingerichhobbs@gmail.com

Joys & Concerns
Happy Birthday to Mary Wagler (92) on February 11.

Let us remember the family of Cathy Knipfel as they grieve her death.

Let us pray for healing and hope for:
Nyle Hofstetter, who is making slight improvements in the stroke unit at St. Thomas hospital. Occasional visits are welcome. Let us also pray for Kathleen as she spends each day at the hospital with Nyle.
Sharon Leis, who has returned to St. Mary’s Hospital where she is receiving care .

Community Events
Feb 16 (Mon) 10-3:30: Free Family Day Open House @ Hidden Acres Join us for a self guided day of activities. 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.

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.