March 2, 2025 Bulletin
March 2, 2025
Gathering to praise….
Prelude
Call to Worship and Prayer
Hymn: God of the Bible VT 420
Affirming the centrality of scripture:
Response: Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
…to listen for God’s Spirit….
Hymn: Thy Word Is a Lamp VT 398
Children’s Time
Hymn: Thy Word Is a Lamp VT 398
Scripture: Psalm 119: 97-105; 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Sermon: “Through These Words of Scripture God Speaks to Us”
…..that transforms us ….
Hymn: Lord, You Sometimes Speak VT 537
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
….and sends us forth as bearers of God’s hope.
Announcements
Hymn: Move in Our Midst VT 827
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Prelude/Offertory/Postlude: Grant Movold
Song leader: Suzanne Bender
Worship Leader: Ryan Roth
Children’s Time: Pam Carter
Scripture: Jamie McNeil
Sermon: Dan Epp-Tiessen
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
A/V: Steve Carter, Steve Kennel
Welcome to guest preacher, Dan Epp-Tiessen. Dan is a retired Professor from Canadian Mennonite University.
An unsupervised nursery is available across from the washrooms for children ages five and under. Parents are expected to supervise their children while in the nursery.
Special Coin Offering this morning is in support of the Breakfast Club which is a joint effort between Steinmann Mennonite Church and Hillcrest Mennonite Church to provide meals for children at local schools.
Today
Christian Education (Sunday School) for all ages:
11 – 12:15 pm Children’s Sunday School (Age 2 – Gr. 4) basement
11:15 – 12:15 pm Jr. Youth (Gr. 5-8)
Mass Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall for session with Dan Epp-Tiessen, “What about God’s Command to Annihilate the Canaanites?: How Christians Handle Problematic Texts”
12:30 pm: Youth Chili Fundraising Lunch
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Speaker: Pastor Ben Cassels
Lent 1: The Lord’s Prayer
Mass Sunday School: Debrief & Conversation (Zoom available)
This week at Steinmann MC
Mar 3 & 4 (Mon & Tues): Pickeball
Mar 5 (Wed) 3:30 pm: Cemetery Board Meeting – Old Boardroom
Mar 5 (Wed) 7 pm: Ash Wednesday Service – Sanctuary
(Enter through the South Doors)
Mar 6 (Thurs) 9 am: Mennonite Women
Mar 6 (Thurs) 3:30 pm: Gifts Discernment Meeting over Zoom
Mar 6 (Thurs) 6:30 pm: VFT Meeting
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Mar 6 (Thurs) 7:30-9 pm: Bible Quiz prep. Acts 15-16
Mar 7 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Family Dinner with John & Norma Iutzi
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Mar 5 (Wed) 6:30-8 pm: Outdoor Campfire at Darryl & Ashley Drudge’s home.
KidsLIFE (Grades 1-5)
Mar 19 (Wed) 6:30 pm: Baking Night with Dianne and Paulette.
Small Groups
Mar 6 (Thurs) 10 am: Women’s Book Study. Last day for “Let The Light In”. All women are invited to attend. Meeting 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Contact Darlene Gingerich for more info.
Congregational Life
Mar 6 (Thurs) 9 am: Morning & afternoon – Mennonite Women: All women are invited to the church to knot comforters and/or quilt. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks provided. Note change of date due to Lenten Lunches.
Mar 13 (Thurs) 7 pm: LGBTQ+ Ad Hoc Meeting
Mar 16 (Sun) 11:15 am: AGM Prep Meeting
Joys & Concerns
Happy 86th birthday to Leonard Schwartzentruber on March 3.
Happy 83rd birthday to Keith Bast on March 6.
“Thanks so much for all the kind thoughts and prayers as I have been recovering from knee surgery. I am well on the mend and hope that weather soon allows for some walking outdoors.”~John Wiebe
Laverne Gingerich was released from the hospital Thursday afternoon. Pray for him as he recuperates at home.
Continue to pray for Mary Lou Gingerich, Brandon & Jessie, Claire, Leah, & Sammie; and Ben & Courtney, Clarke, & Marley as they grieve the death of Ruby Gingerich.
Community Events
Are you looking for a fun, safe summer camp experience? Hidden Acres camp provides great opportunities to connect with God, each other, and nature. Check out www.hiddenacres.ca for dates & rates. Contact Program Director, Josh Penfold at josh@hiddenacres.ca for more information