Sunday, February 20, 2022
Transformed by Jesus: Forgiveness
Prelude
Call to worship and prayer
Summoned by the God who made us VT 1
Let’s Walk Together VT 6
Children’s Time
Luke 7:36-50
Sermon: Jesus and Forgiveness
The Love of God VT 162
Congregational Prayer
Faith Formation Highlight
Offering
Announcements
Nothing Can Separate Us VT 171
Benediction
Postlude
Leading Us in Worship:
Prelude/Postlude: Doris Martin
Worship Leader: Pastor Liz Weber
Children’s Time: Ashley Drudge
Sermon: Pastor Sara Erb
Faith Formation Highlight: Suzanne Bender (Faith Formation Core Team Chair)
Congregational Prayer: Sue Kennel
Livestream: Arne Kennel
11:00 a.m. Coffee Time on Zoom
COVID Guidelines for Worship
- Please wear a mask
- Please hum, sway, or tap your foot rather than singing
- After the service, remain seated until an usher dismisses you
- Remain physically distanced as you leave.
- An offering plate is located at the back of the sanctuary
February Special Offering: House of Friendship’s ShelterCare that has successfully integrated health care and shelter since late 2020. For more information https://houseoffriendship.org/sheltercare/. Please give directly or make cheques payable to House of Friendship, designated “ShelterCare” which our accountant will collect and forward together.
Next Sunday February 27
9:45 a.m. Livestream and in-person worship in the Fellowship hall.
Transformed by Jesus Worship Series
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-46 What is worth more than everything else?
Speaker: Pastor Steve Drudge
11:00 a.m. Adult Education on Zoom
AGM information session, in-person (fellowship hall)
Kids Sunday School, Age 2—Gr. 5, in-person (outdoors)
No Coffee Time
Congregational Life
March 1 (Tues.) 7-8 p.m. AGM information session on Zoom. Bring your questions, aspirations and input for the health and work of our congregation.
March 2 (Wed.) 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m. Women are invited to the church to knot comforters and/or quilt for MCC’s Winter Warm Up. Lunch break at Schmidtsville Restaurant, call ahead 519-662-2861 to reserve a spot.
March 2 (Wed.) 5:45-7 p.m. Intergenerational Ash Wednesday, outside in the church parking lot. We are excited to be planning a kid-focused intergenerational event for all ages (adults and seniors included) to mark Ash Wednesday. Come out for music, Bible story, campfire, activities, and marking ourselves with ashes as we begin our Lenten journey. Yes, there will be hot chocolate and a treat to take home .(Organized by Paulette West, Pastor Liz, Pastor Sara).
March 6 (Sun.) 11:00 a.m. Annual General Meeting. Hybrid, in person and zoom. The report booklet is available now (digital and hardcopy). Information sessions ahead of the AGM, planned for Feb 27 (Sun.) 11 a.m., and Mar. 1 (Tues.) 7 p.m.
August 8-12 Baden Summer Bible Camp 2022. Campers and volunteer save the date.
Community Events
Feb. 24 (Thurs.) 7p.m. Want to discuss further the movie Stolen Land, Strong Hearts? Join a follow up discussion via zoom for SMC people. Let us know if you are interested so we can send the zoom link. This will be part of our anti-racism spring series. Janessa Otto, Ashley Drudge, Gladys Bender
Coldest Night of the Year 2022: February 26 (Sat.) Please consider supporting Wilmot Family Resource Centre this month by sponsoring the SMC Strollers as they walk on February 26th, in the Coldest Night of the Year Walk. The CNOY is an annual fundraiser for WFRC. Click on the link to donate to our team from Steinmann. Please help us to reach our goal! https://bit.ly/3IelJyl. Thank you
Notices
Conrad Grebel University College is still accepting applications for 2022 programs in Master of Theological Studies (uwaterloo.ca/theological-studies) and Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (www.uwaterloo.ca/mpacs ).
Our Indigenous neighbours are still appreciating hot food at the Land Back site in Caledonia. Our next meal will be delivered March 11/22. Let me know at gladysbender@hotmail.com if you are interested in contributing.
Mennonite Central Committee’s Circles of Support and Accountability program addresses the traumatic impact of sexual offenses and the need for effective prevention. Unless funding is secured beyond March 2022, several CoSA sites risk closure or reduced programming. Pray and ask your MP to support CoSA. mcco.ca/CoSA-funding-crisis.
Help quilting is still needed to complete the Relief Sale quilt for this year’s sale. Call the church office and book a time on Wednesday – Friday. A maximum of 2 people at a time.
Personal Notes
Wes and Janice Leis thank God for the safe arrival of their precious granddaughter Margot Signy Gabereau born Feb. 13, 2022. Very happy and grateful parents are Melanie and George.