Sunday, January 25, 2026 Bulletin
Whom Shall I Fear?
“When were you afraid and God showed up?”
Gathering As We Are
Prelude
Call to Worship & Prayer
Hymn: Holy Lord VT 314
Hymn: 10,000 Reasons/Bless the Lord VT 111
Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5
Hearing God Stories
Children’s Time
Hymn: Don’t Be Afraid VT 596
Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3
Sermon: “Let the Redeemed Say So”
Hymn: The Lord Is My Light VT 437
Congregational Prayer
Sent Out with Hope
Offering & Offertory
Announcements
VFT & LGBTQ+ Ad Hoc Update
Hymn: Sing a New World into Being VT 809
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Worship Band: Ben Winter, Elaine Finnie, Darryl Drudge, Joel Godfrey
Worship Leader/Congregational Prayer: Joanne Schwartzentruber
Scripture Readers: Muriel Poole, Don Schwartzentruber
Children’s Time: Pastor Sara Erb
Sermon: Pastor Ben Cassels
A/V: Cliff Kennel, Paul Hammer
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: Breakfast Club
Today
Christian Education (Sunday School) for all ages:
11:00 – 12 pm Children’s Sunday School (Age 2 – Gr. 4), Gym
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 worship
Speaker: Glenn Buck
1 pm: (Postponed from last Sunday) Young Adult Brunch hosted by Brian & Carol Sararus.
This Week at Steinmann MC
Jan 26 (Mon): Pickleball CANCELLED due to Blood Donor Clinic
Jan 27 (Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball
Jan 28 (Wed) 9 am – 4 pm: Quilters are once again invited to help finish the current project since the weather cut last week’s time short.
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Jan 29 (Thurs) 7:30-9 pm: Bible Quizzing.
Feb 6-8: Overnight Retreat at Hidden Acres. RSVP by Jan 25.
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Jan 28 (Wed) 6-8 pm: Pizza & movie night at the church.
Feb 6-8: Overnight Retreat at Hidden Acres. RSVP by Jan 25.
KidsLIFE (Grades SK-5)
Feb 4 (Wed) 6 – 7:30 pm: Celebrating Valentines
Small Groups
Jan 30 (Fri) 5:30 pm TGIF: A gathering of young families for a meal that you don’t have to make or plan! If interested, RSVP to darryl.drudge@gmail.com by the Wednesday prior.
Feb 12 (Thurs) 10 am: Women’s Bible Study meeting in Fireplace Room
Congregational Life
Looking for old magazines and bracelet making supplies (especially beads) for Lent-at-home practices and the youth retreat. Drop off at church by Feb 1.
Jan 30 (Fri) 9 pm: Steinmann Bruins, Church League Hockey Game at Wilmot Rec Centre.
Interested in Baptism? Are you considering baptism? Or even wanting to dive a bit deeper in your faith? We are planning to offer some faith exploration classes (baptism prep) this winter with the possibility of an Easter baptism (or later if desired). You don’t have to commit to being baptized to join the classes. If interested talk to one of the Pastors.
Joys & Concerns
Happy 84th Birthday to John Gruhl on January 31.
Let us pray for healing and hope for:
Nyle Hofstetter, in at St. Thomas hospital.
Sharon Leis, convalescing at home.
Cathy Knipfel, has moved to the Palliative Care Unit at Freeport Hospital.
Community Events
Working Centre – Blankets are needed for a warming centre opening next week in Kitchener. Blankets can be new or used but must be hardy, durable, and washable (NOT knitted or quilted). They also welcome hoodies, jogging pants, and socks. Bring your donations to the church and place on a table in the Old Board Room.
Jan 27 (Tues) 9:30 am: Two ways to watch the 2026 Feature Quilt Reveal; in person at 50 Kent Ave. in Kitchener, or via the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale Facebook page.
Feb 16 (Mon) 10-3:30: Free Family Day Open House @ Hidden Acres Join us for a self guided day of snowshoeing, sledding, treasure hunts, crafts, pretzel making, games, puzzles, and more. Bring a bagged lunch or pay $6 for a hot lunch. Visit hiddenacres.ca to register.
Feb 19 (Thurs) 5 pm: Conrad Grebel and University of Waterloo Gr. 10 Info Night. To register for supper, email grebelstudentservices@uwaterloo.ca by February 4th.
2026 New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale Fundraiser Dinner on Monday, April 27, 2026. Held at Calvary United Church in St. Jacobs. More details to follow.
Please see a poster on the bulletin board for a Strong Start program in Wellesley. It is free and is for children born in 2022.