Sunday, May 17, 2026 Bulletin
Pilgrims on a Journey
May 17, 2026
Gathering to praise…
Prelude
Call to Worship & Prayer
Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Hymn: I Owe the Lord a Morning Song
…affirm our faith…
Scripture: Psalm 84
Hymn: Come We That Love the Lord
…listen for God’s Spirit…
Children’s Time
Hymn: This Is God’s Wondrous World
Reflection
Scripture: Psalm 121
Hymn: Jesus, Rock of Ages
Reflection
Hymn: Be Thou My Vision
…extend support to others…
Congregational Prayer
Hymn: Blessed Assurance
Offering & Offertory
Announcements
…and go forth as bearers of God’s hope.
Benediction
Hymn: Praise God From Whom
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Prelude/Postlude: Grant Movold
Worship Leader/Reflections: Pastor Louise Wideman
Song Leader: Norma Iutzi
Song Introductions: Cliff Kennel, John Iutzi, Norma Iutzi, Esther Kennel, Steve Kennel, Paul Hammer
Children’s Time: Lynnette Hammer
Congregational Prayer: Shirley Kennel
Scripture: Andrea Kennel, Arne Kennel
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: In April and May we are supporting Hidden Acres’ Single Moms Camp.
Today
No Sunday School for all ages.
Coffee time in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person.
Speaker: Pastor Ben Cassels
Agenda for Program Meeting, Minutes from AGM, and Slate will be in mailboxes in preparation for June 7th Program Meeting.
This Week at Steinmann MC
May 18 & 19 (Mon & Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball
The Church Office will be closed May 19th in lieu of Victoria Day.
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
May 20 (Thurs) 7 pm: Bible Study at the church.
May 22 (Fri) 6:30 pm: Volunteering at New Hamburg Thrift.
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
May 21 (Thurs) 6:30 -8 pm: Dessert Potluck at the church.
Congregational Life
Pastor Sara is on vacation May 11 – June 2.
May 21 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre.
Volunteers Needed for Relief Sale May 30 for Cream Bun Booth on Saturday morning. Shifts are 1-2hrs between 7 am – 1 pm. Email pscarter2@hotmail.com (Steve & Pam), if interested in helping.
If you have not already done so, please let the church office know by June 1 if you would like to be in the church directory and confirm if the information is correct. There will be a listing by the mailboxes for you to add a checkmark beside your info. FYI: It will not be in the proper format on this checklist and only lists those who haven’t yet responded.
A Pie Auction to benefit the MDS Saskatchewan trip will be held on Sunday June 7 at the end of the Potluck at 12:30. If you’re willing to donate a pie to the auction, please sign up beside the mailboxes.
A few spots are left for the MDS Saskatchewan trip (June 28-July 4), especially for adults with some basic familiarity with tools. If interested, please talk to Pastor Ben asap.
July 13-17: Vacation Bible Camp See SMC website for more info.
Highlights from VFT Meeting
Program Meeting and Pie Auction will be on June 7th
VFT discussed updates to our Finance Committee
VFT did visioning related to round table discussion at our upcoming Program Meeting
Joys & Concerns
Let us continue to pray for those with ongoing health issues: Nyle Hofstetter, David Martin.
Sharon Leis was transferred to the stroke unit at Grand River Hospital this week. No visitors as this time. Prayer support is appreciated.
Community Events
May 21 (Thurs) 7:30 pm: Mennonite Mass Choir Concert at Centre in the Square. “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace”. Tickets are available at the Box Office.
June 9 (Tues) 5-7 pm: Hidden Acres 59th Annual Chicken BBQ and 18th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser. Purchase tickets in advance by going to www.hiddenacres.ca