Sunday, April 19, 2026 Bulletin
Sing with Gratitude
Gathered Together
IMCC Prelude: We Will Praise You Praetorius (Arr. Douglas E. Wagner)
Call to Worship & Prayer
Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5, 13-14
IMCC: All Creatures of our God and King
God of Great and God of Small
Children’s Time
Hymn: Oh, for a Thousand Tongues
Scripture: Colossians 3:12-16
Sermon: What Causes You to Sing?
Giving & Receiving
IMCC: When I Turn My Heart to Heaven J. Paul & Tongua C. Williams
Clap Your Hands Sally K. Albrecht
Congregational Prayer
Hymn: Praise, I Will Praise You, Lord
IMCC Offering: God Who Made the World
Sent Out in Love
Announcements
IMCC Benediction: Blessing Katie Moran Bart
Leading us in worship:
Music, Choir, & Accompanist: Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir (IMCC)
Song Leader: Pastor Louise Wideman
Worship Leader & Congregational Prayer: Gladys Bender
Scripture Reader: Simon Carter
Children’s Time: Myrna Miller Dyck
Reflection: Pastor Ben Cassels
A/V: Cliff Kennel, Mike Gingerich
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
Christian Education (Sunday School) for all ages:
11:00 – 12 pm Children’s Sunday School (Age 2 – Gr. 4), basement
11:15 – 12 pm Jr. Youth (Gr. 5-8) & MYF (Gr. 9-12+), basement
Adult Ed., Fireplace Room
Coffee time in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person.
Speaker: Pastor Louise Wideman
Reception in Fellowship Hall to Honour our Seniors
Adult Ed. 11:15-12 pm: Exploring LGBTQ+ terminology with Grebel guests, Jessie Reesor Rempel and Lucas Shumaker
This Week at Steinmann MC
Apr 20&21 (Mon&Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball
Apr 25 (Sat): MCEC Annual Church Gathering at Steinmann MC. Delegates from SMC are Pastor Louise, Lynn Yantzi, Janessa Otto, Kim Lichti, Ashley Drudge, Gladys Bender, and Elaine Finnie. Pastor Ben is the moderator.
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Apr 24(Fri) 7-10 pm: Presentation on healthy sexuality by Val Hiebert, MCC Manitoba Abuse Response and Prevention. Meet at the church. Parent presentation with Val scheduled for May 6th at 7 pm (Zoom).
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Apr 22 (Wed) 6:30 – 8 pm: Rock Climbing
Congregational Life
Apr 30 (Thurs) 7:30 pm: Small Group reading through Matthew is going to meet at Stephen Yantzi & Janessa Otto’s house. New members welcome to join.
May 2 (Sat) 9-1pm: Enneagram Workshop with Laurel Aldridge at Steinmann MC (basement). To register or for more information, please contact Ashley Drudge (ad.drudge@gmail.com).
May 2 (Sat) 1:15 pm: Young Adult Lunch & Bowling @Kingpin.
May 3: All Church Potluck: May is Macaroni Madness Month! Bring your favourite dish containing macaroni if your surname starts A to M. If your surname starts N to Z bring a salad (macaroni) OR a dessert. Drinks provided. Bring your own dishes & cutlery. Let’s see how many different ways we can use MACARONI.
Volunteers Needed … for sales of Summer Sausage at the Relief Sale May 29 and 30. Please let Anthony Helmuth know if Friday night or Saturday morning work for you by calling 519-502-1167 or emailing antleafs@gmail.com
June 28-July 4: MDS (Mennonite Disaster Service) Trip is planned in northern Saskatchewan. This is a construction-oriented service project, open to adults and youth age 16+ by the first day of the trip. The deadline for expressions of interest in participating is April 26. Please speak with Pastor Ben.
July 13-17: Vacation Bible Camp Wake up those neurons, get those synapses flowing, and jump on the wavelength of God’s love! #KidsConnect is where children use their brain power as they connect with Jesus, family, and friends of all ages! See SMC website.
Joys & Concerns
We extend our sympathy to Judy Gingerich and family as they grieve the death of Ron who died at Stratford Hospital on Tuesday, April 14. Visitation will be at 10 am on Monday, April 20 at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service at 11 am.
David Martin’s surgery went well. He is recuperating in hospital. Email during this time : davidshealingjourney@smchurch.ca
Remember Joy Wagler and Nancy Steinmann Yantzi recuperating at home post surgery.
Let us remember those living with long term health challenges: Sharon Leis, Nyle Hofstetter
Community Events
Apr 23 (Thurs) 7 pm: Zion United Church. “Two Row on the Grand”, Movie and speaker about the Indigenous and non indigenous canoeing the Grand River together. Sponsored by the Wilmot Indigenous Relations Interfaith Working Group.
Apr 26 (Sun): Sign up by the mailboxes if you would like to buy Egg Rolls from Grace Lao MC. Pick up date is May 2.
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.