Sunday August 16, 2026 Bulletin
Stories of God’s People – Reflections from Camp
Gathered Together …
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer
Hymn: Together
Hymn: Jesus Help Us Live In Peace
Affirmation of Faith
… to Share God’s Stories…
Experiences of Camp
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn: I Love to Tell the Story
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-13
Sermon: Fan into Flames
Hymn: Be a Sower
… and to Live Christ’s Peace.
Congregational Prayer
Offering
Announcements
Hymn: You Shall Go Out with Joy
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Worship Leader: Lynnette Hammer
Accompanist/Prelude/Postlude/Offertory: Pastor Sara Erb
Song Leader: Steve Wagler
Speaker: Isaac Roth
Congregational Prayer: Chris Finnie
A/V: Steve Kennel
Special Coin Offering: In August we are supporting MCC’s School Kits Project.
Today
No Sunday School for all ages.
Coffee time in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
Next Sunday
10 am Livestream and in-person
Speaker: Victor Winter – The Book of Hebrews
This Week at Steinmann MC
Aug 17 (Mon): Pickleball CANCELLED due to Blood Donor Clinic
Aug 18 (Tues): 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball
Aug 20 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre.
Pastor Ben will be on vacation August 1 to September 2.
Congregational Life
Lynne Dueck, Office Manager, is out of the office with a planned return on August 25. Ashley Drudge will be in the office on Thursdays and in the afternoon on Fridays during Lynne’s absence.
Don’t forget to bring your Flat Jesus with you this summer and take a photo! Send your photos to the church office (office@smchurch.ca) to share with the congregation! Copies & instructions are by the mailboxes.
Harvest Table: Share from the abundance in your gardens or help yourself to any of the items on the Harvest Table on Sunday mornings. Questions? Please contact Ashley. ad.drudge@gmail.com
Summer Puzzle Activity: There is a jigsaw puzzle set up in the library. All are welcome to gather around the puzzle table before or after the service to unwind, unplug, and connect!
Registration for children and youth programming is now available. Contact Pastor Sara for more information.
Joys and Concerns
Happy Anniversary to Glenn & Esther Buck (55th) on August 21.
Happy Birthday to Karen Erb (81) on August 22.
Happy Birthday to three people on August 23:
Shirley Dunford (80)
Irene Iutzi (82)
Ruth Steinmann (92)
Rob McLean began chemo-radiation treatment at the Odette Centre in Sunnybrook hospital August 10-September 21. Prayers for the family, travel, and treatment for healing are appreciated.
It is wonderful to be part of such a caring church family! Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, cards & visits during my stay in the hospital! Thank you for reaching out to Leonard as well! Everything was greatly appreciated! – Leonard & Delphine.
Please pray for MCEC congregations in the St. Catharines area that have been impacted by recent heavy rains and flooding, as well as Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) volunteers that have already begun working in the area. Pray for strength, wisdom, safety and the resources needed for the work ahead. If you wish to volunteer with MDS, please contact Chris Lepp at (905) 563-7811.
Community Events
Aug 29 (Sat): Material Resources at The Hub is hosting their annual Bucket of Thanks. See poster on bulletin board for details.
Dettweiler Meetinghouse has two events: August 27 is Onion Honey and September 3 is Emily Stam and John David Williams. See posters on bulletin board for more information.
Save the Date
September 2: Knotting and Quilting @ SMC
September 13: Gathering & Invite-a-Friend Sunday
September 23: Core Teams Meeting
September 25-27: Women’s Retreat
October 4: World Communion Sunday
October 24: VFT Retreat
November 21: Makers Market