Sunday, September 6, 2026 Bulletin

“God, I breathe in Your courage and I exhale my fear”
From Despair to Respair
Gathering to praise….
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer
Hymn: Quietly, Peacefully
Scripture: Psalm 121: 1-8
Hymn: Nothing Is Lost on the Breath of God
…to listen for God’s Spirit….
Hymn: Don’t Be Afraid
Scripture: 1 John 1:5
Reflections: Prayer in Despair and Respair
Song: I am sending you Light
…who companions us…
Hymn: Blessed Assurance
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
….and sends us forth as bearers of God’s hope.
Announcements
Hymn: Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song
Benediction
Postlude

Leading us in worship:
Prelude/Offertory/Postlude: Pastor Sara Erb
Worship Leader/Scripture: Brian & Carol Sararus
Song Leader: Tim Miller Dyck
Reflections: Joy Wagler
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Ben Cassels
A/V: Paul Hammer, Steve Carter

Special Coin Offering: In September we are supporting GiZhawenimin. They serve Indigenous youth who have aged out of Family and Children’s Services.

Today
No Sunday School for all ages.
Coffee time in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

Next Sunday – Gathering Sunday
Gathering Sunday & Invite-a-Friend: Join us in kicking off our program year with worship, intergenerational Sunday School, and a BBQ/Potluck Lunch. This is also a great Sunday to invite family and friends to experience Steinmann MC! Connections that last are often easiest at the start of the year.
9:45 am: Livestream and in-person worship service
Speaker: Pastor Sara Erb, Jonah 1
Intergenerational Sunday School 11 am: Sunday School for all ages Potluck and BBQ Lunch. Burgers and drinks provided. Please bring salads and desserts – with enough for our guests.

This Week at Steinmann MC
Sept 7 & 8 (Mon & Tues): Pickleball
Sept 9 (Wed) 12 pm: BBQ for Steinmann MC Nithview Residents
Sept 9 (Wed) 7 pm: VFT Meeting

Jr Youth
Sept 16 (Wed) 6:30 – 8 pm: Gym Night at the church

MYF
Sept 11 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Pool Party hosted by Ryan & Sara Roth.
Sept 18 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Gym Night at the church.
Sept 24 (Thurs) 7-9 pm: Youth and Parent Visioning Night

Congregational Life
Harvest Table: Share your veggies & gardens or help yourself to any of the items on the Harvest Table on Sunday mornings. Questions? Please contact Ashley. ad.drudge@gmail.com

Sept 17 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Hub.

Joys and Concerns 
Happy 55th Anniversary to Steve & Sharon Gingerich (September 11).
Happy 80th Birthday to Edith Gingerich (September 9).

We thank everyone for thoughts and prayers as Ruthanne remains in hospital after her fall. The prayer shawl she received is a great comfort.
~ Tom and Ruthanne

Update from David Martin: My next course of treatment began August 27, consisting of 6 more months of oral chemo along with a 2-part clinical trial. I’m thankful that things are stable at this point and am hopeful for a positive outcome from the upcoming treatments.

We continue to pray for Rob McLean and family with his chemo radiation treatment Aug 10-Sept 21.

Please continue to keep Helen Boshart and her family in your prayers. She welcomes short visits, however, please do call or text before visiting. Helen and family extend their deep thankfulness for your love and prayers.

Community Events
Sept 17 (Thurs) 7 pm: Together For Nature Tour St. Matthews Center creates space to hear directly from Indigenous land protectors and youth leaders about what is happening in their homelands, why it matters, and how communities across Ontario can work together to support nature, Indigenous rights, and a healthier future for all.

Sept 21 (Mon) 6 pm: Project Ploughshares is turning 50 this year, and is inviting worshiping communities to join them at Federation Hall, University of Waterloo for a Gala fundraiser. Keynote speaker will be the honourable Lloyd Axworthy. Tickets are $70 and can be purchased online or by contacting our office at 1-888-907-3223 or email plough@ploughshares.ca.

Sept 24 (Thurs) 7 pm: Detweiler Meetinghouse, 3445 Roseville Rd., Ayr. Anne Lederman and Alanna Jennish: singers, fiddlers, step dancer, song and tune writer and more. Admission by donation.