Sunday August 23, 2026 Bulletin
Stories of God’s People
Gathering
Prelude
Call to worship
Opening Prayer
Hymn: Mountain of God
Scripture: Hebrews 11: 1-2 & Hebrews 12: 1-3
Hymn: Jesus Be the Centre
Hymn: He Came Down
Receiving
Scripture: Hebrews 13: 1-3 & Hebrews 13: 15-16
Sermon: My Omi… and a Jar of Hope
Blessing
Hymn: Christ Has No Body Here But Ours
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
Announcements
Hymn: God Be the Love
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Worship Leader: Lynnette Hammer
Music: Ben Winter
Speaker: Victor Winter
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Sara Erb
A/V: Paul Hammer, Cliff 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: Janessa Otto : “Calling All Sinners” – The Book of Romans
This Week at Steinmann MC
Aug 23 & 24 (Mon & Tues): Pickleball
Pastor Ben will be on vacation August 1 to September 2.
Jr. Youth ₍Grade 5-8₎
Sept 3 (Thurs) 4-7pm: Pool Party at Brandon and Jessie Gingerich’s place. Parents are invited to join between 6-7 pm for a BBQ supper.
MYF (Grade 9-12+)
Sept 2 (Wed) 7-10pm: Pool Party at Ryan and Sara Roth’s.
Congregational Life
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 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
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!
Sept 2 (Wed) 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.
Sept 13 (Sun): Gathering Sunday & Invite-a-Friend: Join us on Sunday September 13 to kick off our program year with worship, intergenerational Sunday School, and a BBQ Lunch. This is also a great Sunday to invite family and friends to experience Steinmann! Connections that last are often easiest at the start of the year
Joys and Concerns
Happy Birthday to Judy Gingerich (81) on August 25.
We continue to pray for Rob McLean and family with his chemo radiation treatment Aug 10-Sept 21.
Prayers for Walt Mabee’s surgery this week.
Please continue to keep Helen Boshart and her family in your prayers. Helen is receiving palliative care for pain and symptom management at home. 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
Aug 29 (Sat): Material Resources at The Hub is hosting their annual Bucket of Thanks. See poster 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.
Sept 17 (Thurs): Together For Nature Tour is in Kitchener on Thursday, September 17th. The evening program will take place at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The Together for Nature Tour 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.” See poster 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