Sunday, May 10, 2026 Bulletin
What can we learn from women of the Bible?
May 10, 2026
We gather as one people…
Prelude
Call to Worship
Prayer
Hymn: God of the Bible
Affirmation of Faith
Hymn: You Are Holy, You Are Whole
Children’s Time
…to listen for God’s word…
Hymn: Jesus Loves Me
Scripture Survey & Sermon
…and respond in gratitude…
Hymn: With Mary Sing Magnificat
Congregational Prayer
Highlights from MCEC AGM
Offering & Offertory
…going forth as bearers of God’s hope.
Announcements
Hymn: As You Go Out from Here
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Prelude/Offertory/Postlude: Darryl Drudge, Elaine Finnie, Joel Godfrey, Ben Winter
Worship Leaders/Scripture: Brian & Carol Sararus
Children’s Time: Pastor Sara Erb
Survey: Claire Gingerich
Sermon/Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
MCEC sharing: Gladys Bender, Ashley Drudge, Elaine Finnie, Kim Lichti, Lynn Yantzi
A/V: Paul Hammer, Cliff Kennel
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.
Music Sunday: “Pilgrims on a Journey”, planned by “H,I,J,K” group
No Sunday School for all ages due to Long Weekend.
This Week at Steinmann MC
May 11 & 12 (Mon & Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball
May 12 (Tues) 2 pm: Care Team Meeting
May 13 (Wed) 7 pm: VFT Meeting
May 14 (Thurs) 3:30 pm: Worship Committee Meeting
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
May 14 (Thurs) 7 pm: Bible Study at the church.
May 22 (Fri) 6:30 pm: Volunteering at New Hamburg Thrift.
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
May 21 (Thurs) 6:30 -8 pm: Dessert Potluck
Congregational Life
Pastor Sara is on vacation May 11 – June 2.
May 21 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre.
Volunteers Needed for Relief Sale May 30 for Cream Bun Booth on Saturday morning. Shifts are 1-2hrs between 7 am – 1 pm. Email pscarter2@hotmail.com (Steve & Pam), if interested in helping.
June 7 (Sun): After the Program Meeting & Potluck, there will be a Pie Auction Fundraiser for the MDS Trip.
July 13-17: Vacation Bible Camp See SMC website for more info.
Joys & Concerns
Happy Birthday to Val Armstrong (91) on May 15.
Let us continue to pray for those with ongoing health issues: Nyle Hofstetter, Sharon Leis, David Martin.
We extend our sympathy to Harold & Delores Swartzentruber on the death of sister in law, Irma Swartzentruber. Irma died April 30. A memorial service was held May 6.
Our sympathy is extended to Helen Boshart and Wendy & Scott Wagler. Helen’s brother-in-law, Eric Kipfer died April 30. The funeral was May 7 at Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, New Dundee.
Community Events
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.
June 9 (Tues) 5-7 pm: Hidden Acres 59th Annual Chicken BBQ and 18th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser. Purchase tickets in advance by going to www.hiddenacres.ca