Sunday, May 11, 2025 Bulletin
Acts 20-23 Compelled by the Spirit
Gathering to praise….
Prelude
Words of Welcome
Call to Worship
Prayer
Hymn: Summoned by the God Who Made Us VT 1
Children’s Time
…to listen for God’s Spirit….
Acts 20:17-18, 21-24, 35-38: Called to Go
Hymn-of-the-month: Glory to God, Whose Goodness VT 429
Acts 21:8-14: Discerning Together
Hymn: Jesus, Help Us Live in Peace VT 719
Acts 21:17-22, 27, 30-33: Worth the Cost
Sermon: Compelled by the Spirit
…..that transforms us ….
Hymn: Rain Down VT 703
Offering & Offertory
Congregational Prayer
….and sends us forth.
Announcements
Update from LGBTQ+ Listening and Discernment Ad Hoc
Hymn: Together VT 389
Benediction
Postlude
Leading us in worship:
Accompanist: Lorie Yantzi
Song Leader: Steve Wagler
Worship Leader: Mark Sheerer
Congregational Prayer: Pastor Louise Wideman
Scripture Readers: Sue Laverty, Mary Lou Gingerich
Children’s Time: Samantha Wagler
Sermon: Pastor Ben Cassels
A/V: Cliff Kennel, Paul Hammer
An unsupervised nursery is available across from the washrooms for children ages five and under. Parents are expected to supervise their children while in the nursery.
Special Coin Offering is in support of Single Moms Camp at Hidden Acres.
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
Next Sunday
9:45 am Livestream and in-person worship
Speaker: Pastor Louise Wideman
Scripture: Acts 16:11-15
No SS for all ages
Acts Series Reading Guide for Upcoming Sundays
May 18: Ch. 16: 11-15 May 25: Ch. 24-28
This week at Steinmann MC
May 12&13 (Mon&Tues): Pickleball
May 13 (Tues) 3:30 pm: Gifts Discernment Meeting
May 14 (Wed) 6:30 pm: VFT Meeting
Pastor Sara Erb is on vacation May 5-20.
MYF (Grades 9-12+)
May 15 (Thurs) 7:30-9 pm: Bible Study at the church.
May 23 (Fri) 7 – 10 pm: Family Dinner at the home of Kim & Chris Lichti
Jr. Youth (Grades 5-8)
May 21 (Wed) 6:30 – 8 pm: Board game night with seniors at the church. Everyone ages 10-14 and anyone considering themselves a senior are invited!
Small Groups
Women’s Bible Study: We are planning for a meal together in May. Details to follow.
May 14 (Wed) 10 am: Adult Bible Study led by Wes Leis. “The Uncompromising Truth of God’s Word”. Talk to Wes for more information.
Congregational Life
Anthony Helmuth is looking for volunteers to help with the Summer Sausage Sales Tent at the Relief Sale. Please contact him if you are available to volunteer.
May 15 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Material Resources Centre.
Jun 14 (Sat) 9-11 am: Peace Breakfast at Steinmann MC. Support & learn about MCC’s Meat Cannery that feeds thousands each year. Cost is by-donation with all funds going to MCC. Registration is requested by 12 noon, Tuesday June 10 on the sign-up sheet in the hall or by calling the church.
Save the Date
June 8 (Sun): Program Meeting during Sunday School hour
June 14 (Sat): Peace Breakfast
August 8-10: SMC family Camp weekend at Hidden Acres Camp
October 18 (Sat): Empty Bowls Fundraiser
November 15 (Sat): Maker’s Market
November 22 (Sat): SMC Christmas Banquet
Joys & Concerns
Let us remember persons coping with chronic pain.
Elmer Zehr continues as a patient at Grand River Hospital.
Community Events
Hidden Acres is hosting their 58th Annual Chicken BBQ and 17th Annual Pie Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 10. See poster for details.
MCCO Online webinars: Amidst political discord and talks of annexation across the Canada-US border, what is the call to followers of Jesus to respond? MCC is hosting four webinars on Sunday evenings at 7 pm– the first one was on May 4. Please contact the office for more information.
Students of Rockway Mennonite Collegiate invite you to their Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm All are welcome. A free-will offering will be taken to support music at Rockway.