Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 Bulletin

Resurrection Sunday
We gather as one people …
Prelude
Call to Worship & Prayer
Hymn: Low in the Grave
Hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today
…to listen for God’s word …
“Racing to See Jesus”
Hymn: Christ has Arisen
Children’s Time
Confessional Poem
Hymn: I Know That My Redeemer Lives vv. 1,5,6,7
John 20:1-18
Meditation – Resurrection: Beyond Resuscitation
…and respond with gratitude.
Song of Response: Thine is the Glory
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
Announcements
Hymn: Rain Down
Testimony & Baptism
Sending Song – Praise God (insert)
Benediction

Leading us in worship:
Worship Leader: Sue Kennel
Song Leader: Norma Iutzi
Musicians: Grant Movold and Orchestra
Dramatic Reading: Mark Scheerer and Suzanne Bender
Scripture Reader: Myrna Miller Dyck
Children’s Time: Pastor Ben Cassels
Meditation: Pastor Sara Erb
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
A/V: Cliff Kennel, 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 April and May we are supporting Hidden Acres’ Single Moms Camp.

Today
No Sunday School for all ages. No coffee time.

Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person.
Speaker: Pastor Louise Wideman
11 am-1 pm Intergenerational Bible Quizzing, Genesis 1-23 (NIV). Hotdog lunch by donation.

This Week at Steinmann MC
Apr 6 & 7 (Mon & Tues): Pickleball
Apr 8 (Wed) 7 pm: VFT Meeting
Apr 9 (Thurs) 3:30 pm: Worship Committee Meeting

MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Apr 9 (Thurs): Bible Quizzing, Review
Apr 10 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Gym Night at the church.

Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Apr 8 (Wed) 6:30-8 pm: Quiz Night at the church.

KidsLIFE (Grades SK-5)
NEW LOCATION & DATE Apr 15 (Wed) 6 – 7:30 pm: Meet at Pam Carter’s brother’s dairy farm, 2546 Berlett’s Road, Wellesley.

Small Groups
Apr 9 (Thurs) 10 am: Women’s Bible Study

Congregational Life
Apr 18 (Sat) 1-5 pm: Bible Quizzing with other MCEC churches, hosted by SMC.

Apr 19 (Sun): Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir will sing during the worship service.

Apr 25 (Sat): MCEC Annual Church Gathering (ACG) at SMC. Any members interested in being a delegate, please speak with Gladys Bender or one of the pastors.

Apr 26 (Sun): Seniors’ Sunday “Rooted in Wisdom, Guided by God”. The worship service will honour persons 80 years and older. Coffee and treats to follow. All are welcome.

May 2 (Sat) 9-1pm: Save the Date Enneagram Workshop with Laurel Aldridge at Steinmann Mennonite Church (basement). To register or for more information, please contact Ashley Drudge (ad.drudge@gmail.com).

June 28-July 4: MDS (Mennonite Disaster Service) Trip is planned in northern Saskatchewan. This is a construction-oriented service project, open to adults and youth age 16+ by the first day of the trip. Expressions of interest in participating can be made to Pastor Ben.

July 13-17: Vacation Bible Camp Wake up those neurons, get those synapses flowing, and jump on the wavelength of God’s love! #KidsConnect is where children use their brain power as they connect with Jesus, family, and friends of all ages! See SMC website for more information and to register.

Joys & Concerns
Happy Birthday to David Steinmann (93) on April 11.

Joy Wagler is still a patient in hospital (London) recovering slowly, hoping to come home soon. She is not able to have visitors at this time.

David Martin has been diagnosed with brain cancer. He continues with ongoing testing and awaiting results.

Sharon Leis continues to receive care at St. Mary’s Hospital. Let us pray for her recovery.

Nyle Hofstetter greatly appreciates visitors at this time as he continues recovery at home from a stroke.

Community Events
Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp’s 42nd Annual Bowlathon is on April 11! There is a sign-up sheet and info by the mailboxes.

Apr 13 (Mon) 7:30 pm: Annual Meeting of the members of Amish Mennonite Fire & Storm Aid Union will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church in Wellesley.

Apr 14 (Tues) 7 pm: Grades 7 – 12 Information Night at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. Join us for a short program and campus tour. RSVP at rockway.ca/events.