Sunday, November 8, 2026 Bulletin

Peace Sunday
“Let us be God’s peace”
Gathering to praise …
Prelude
Call to Worship & Prayer
Hymn: Morning Has Broken
Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11
Hymn: Come Away from Rush and Hurry
… listening for God’s Spirit …
Children’s Time
Hymn: Be a Sower
Scripture: Mark 2:23-28
Sermon: The Sabbath Way
… responding in gratitude …
Song of Response: Let us be your peace
Congregational Sharing & Prayer
Offering & Offertory
… going forth to share God’s peace.
Announcements
Hymn: We, Your People, Sing Your Praises
Benediction
Postlude

Leading us in worship:
Worship Leaders: Rick & Ardys Brenneman
Children’s Time: Mark Scheerer
Accompanist: John Wiebe
Song Leader: Suzanne Bender
Sermon: Pastor Louise Wideman
Congregational Prayer: Darryl Drudge
A/V: Steve Carter, Steve Kennel

Special Coin Offering: In November, we are supporting House of Friendship Hampers.

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: Helmi Wiebe will be sharing about “Loops That Hold Us”

1:30 – 3 pm: “Loops that Hold Us” All Ages Interactive Event

Next Sunday
9:45 am: Livestream and in-person worship service
Speaker: Youth-Led service; Rev 21:1-7
11 am: Intergenerational Sunday School

This Week at Steinmann MC
Nov 9 (Mon): Pickleball CANCELLED due to Blood Donor Clinic

Nov 10 (Tues): SMC pastors at MCEC Pastor Retreat at Hidden Acres

Nov 10 (Tues) 6:30 – 9 pm: Pickleball

Nov 11:(Wed) 7 pm: VFT Meeting

Nov 12 (Thurs) 10 am: Women’s Bible Study

Nov 13 (Fri) 9 am: Advent Planning Meeting

Nov 14 (Sat) 2:30 pm: Infant Care Kits (Baby Shower)

Nov 15 (Sun) 12 pm: Lent Planning Meeting

KidsLIFE (Grades SK-5)
Nov 18 (Wed) 6-7:30 pm: Airplane ride

Jr. Youth (Grade 5-8)
Nov 12 (Wed) 6:30-8 pm: MCC Thrift, New Hamburg. Wear closed toe shoes. Meet at MCC HUB.

MYF (Grades 9-12+)
Nov 13 (Fri) 7-10 pm: Activate! Cost $20. Don’t forget to complete the waiver.

Nov 20 (Fri) 7-10 pm: C&O Tag at the church.

Congregational Life
Coordinator Needed for Christmas Banquet by November 10! We have a tentative date of December 5 for the SMC Banquet and the Kitchen Committee is ready to handle the food. But, in order to go
ahead, we need 1 or 2 coordinators in place by Tuesday who will handle all the non-food arrangements. If willing, please speak with a pastor by Tuesday November 10.

Items for care packages for post-secondary school students will be collected on the first three Sundays in November.

Poinsettias for sale by the youth until November 10. Pick up is on Tuesday, December 1, 7-9 pm at the church.

Nov 14 (Sat) 2:30 pm: Infant Care Kits. Thank you for the many donations. We currently have enough blankets. We need 10 hats, 25 pairs of socks, 100 sleepers, 95 onesies, and 40 bars of soap. Snacks will be served. Esther Buck will lead a free painting lesson as a thank you to those who wish to participate. You must sign up for the lesson so enough supplies can be purchased. Pack & Paint!

Nov 19 (Thurs): 9 am – 12 noon Steinmann members are needed to help cut rags at the MCC Hub. Thank you for your help.

Nov 22 (Sun) 11 am: Practices begin for the Christmas Choir. We are also hoping to have a men’s choir for one piece. More info to come.

Care Team is looking for Lay Visitors (individuals, friends, families with children) interested in pairing up with a senior in our congregation to build relationship, offer support, and walk together. If interested please talk to Care Team: Mary Lou Gingerich, Dwight Brenneman, Shirley Kennel, Joanne Schwartzentruber.

Nov 21 (Sat) 9am – 2pm:Join us for the 12th annual Makers Market. Soup lunch is served at 11am. All proceeds go to the Wilmot Wellesley Resource Center. We are looking for volunteers to help with lunch service during the event. If you are interested, contact Ashley Drudge – ad.drudge@gmail.com.

Eternity Sunday is November 22 this year. On this Sunday, we remember those who have died the previous year by lighting a candle. There is a sheet by the mailboxes for you to add names of the loved ones you would like to have remembered in the service.

Mennonite Schools & Camp Financial Aid: Anyone considering a Mennonite School for the year 2027 should let Pastor Sara or a Committee member know. Applications are due November 30/26. Also, if any youth/YAs from our congregation are considering employment at a Mennonite Camp next summer, they would be eligible for some assistance. ~ Melody Steinman, Gladys Bender.

Please note new address for Judy Gingerich: L205-215 Lexington Rd., Waterloo N2K 0H6

Joys & Concerns
Happy Birthday to Muriel Poole (85) on November 10.

Happy Birthday to Marie Zehr (90) on November 12.

We continue to pray for Helen Boshart’s family (Wendy & Scott Wagler, Brieanna, Tyson & Liv, and family) with Helen’s passing last week.

We continue to pray for Edith Gingerich, David Martin, Rob McLean and their families as they continue their journey with cancer.

Please keep Tom & Ruthanne Bender in your prayers as Ruthanne recuperates at home.

“Thank you for the warm welcome you extended to me this past week as I reentered my pastoral role post-sabbatical. I feel loved.” ~ Pastor Louise

Community Events
Nov 21 (Sat) 5:30 pm: Banquet for Widows and Widowers at Oasis Mennonite Church, Baden. Only 40 seats available. If interested in attending, call or text Merle at 807.737.9215 or email
merleburkholder@gmail.com This is a free event.