Sunday, January 4, 2026 Bulletin
January 4, 2026 – Epiphany Sunday
Gathering to be amazed…
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Prayer
Hymns: In the Beginning VT 270
Arise, Your Light Is Come! VT 273
…by the light of God’s stars who guide our way…
Dramatic reading
Children’s Time
…we stand in awe….
Hymn: Where Is This Stupendous Stranger VT 266
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: Beyond Expectation (and Barriers)
Hymn: O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem VT 275
Congregational Prayer
Offering & Offertory
…and are sent forth in wonder.
Announcements
Hymn: To Us a Child of Hope Is Born VT 259
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Bulletin Cover Art: Pat Wagler
Children’s Time: Courtney Hobbs
Song Leader: Stephen Yantzi
Accompanist: Doris Martin
Offertory: Michael Gingerich, French Horn
Dramatic Reading: Carolyn and Jordan Maddigan, Myron Wagler, Christine Helmuth
Sermon: Pastor Sara Erb
A/V: Steve Kennel, Steve Carter
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
No Sunday School for all ages. Resumes on January 11, 2026.
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Speaker: Pastor Ben Cassels
Potluck at noon: Bring Comfy Winter Favourite Food to share and own table service (plates, cutlery), drinks provided.
This Week at Steinmann MC
Jan 5&6 (Mon&Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball
Jan 7 (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.
Jan 10 (Sat): VFT Retreat Day
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Jan 9 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Sledding
Jan 15 (Thurs)7:30-9 pm: Bible Quizzing on Genesis 1-23
Jan 16 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Family Dinner hosted by Gladys & Bob Bender
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
Jan 15 (Thurs) 6:30-8 pm: Outdoor Event (skating/sledding)
KidsLIFE (Grades SK-5)
Jan 7 (Wed) 6-7:30 pm
Joys & Concerns
Happy 94th Birthday to Wallace Roth on January 5.
Happy 80th Birthday to David Seyler on January 6.
Let us pray for healing and hope for:
Nyle Hofstetter, transferred to hospital in St. Thomas for rehab.
Elverne Jantzi,whose health is declining due to cancer.
Sharon Leis, who is convalescing at home.
Cathy Knipfel, living with cancer.
Congregational Life
Jan 8 (Thurs) 7:30 pm: Bible Study hosted by Don & Marilyn Steinmann.
Jan 9 (Fri) 10 pm: Steinmann Bruins, Church League Hockey Game at Wilmot Rec Centre.
Jan 15 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre. Thank you for your help.
Jan 21 (Wed): Extra quilting session for Mennonite Women. Quilters only in order to complete the quilt for the Relief Sale.
Jan 24 (Sat) 10 am: Core Team Meeting