Weavers Mennonite Church

Worship Celebration
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Called into God's Family, we join together to be transformed through worship, to nurture one another, to be equipped to serve Jesus Christ, and to carry out His mission in the world.

We sincerely welcome each worshiper today. We hope that this time together will bring you encouragement as you live each day.

Prelude (& offertory) ~ Sandy Byler

Praise and Worship ~ c/o Larry Sauder

Focusing ~ Tammy Shearer

Worship in Hymns ~ Kevin Byler

Children's Church (age 3-class through Kindergarten)

Sermon, "Formed into God's Will" ~ Phil Kanagy
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Hymn of Response

First Fruits Giving

Sharing, Prayer, Announcements

Benediction

Closing Verse of Song

TODAY AT WEAVERS
Nursery services are available.
Attendants- Sunday School: Janel Early, Phyllis Early
Worship Service: Carol/Eamon/Shannon Lowry, Mary Zook

Children's Sunday School classes held downstairs at 9:15am; Youth and Adults classes at 9:30am. Ushers are glad to assist with directions.

Our auditorium is open during Sunday School for persons to come and experience a welcoming place for contemplation and meditation. Please feel free to meditate there remembering those around you and the Sunday School classes in the balcony.

During the Worship Hour -
~ Hearing assistance units are available from the ushers.

THIS WEEK AT WEAVERS
Wednesday, September 1
5:30pm Baptism preparation class
7:00pm Prayer meeting
6:30pm Jr. MYF (Incoming new members welcome)
8:00pm Sr. MYF (Incoming new members welcome)

Thursday, September 2
7:30pm "The Well" - praise, fellowship & prayer with special invitation to
young adults. Meets in Shady Oak.

Saturday, September 4
Church Camp-out activities at Highland Retreat, Bergton, VA
6:00pm Supper (please bring a hot dish and salad or dessert to share)
7:30pm Auction to benefit Highland Retreat summer ministries

Sunday September 5
10am Worship Celebration with Baptism, held at Highland Retreat
Noon - potluck meal (please bring main dish/vegetable and a salad/dessert)

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Weavers Total 09-10 Budgeted for Offerings $405,308

Total offerings received through Aug. 26 $351,001

If we utilize our entire budget, we therefore would need over $54,000 in our last offering. However, it appears we will not spend the entire non-operating budget. At this point, we predict that about $42,000 will be needed to meet the overall budget (and thus be able to pay our agencies at 100%).
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Statistics for Sunday, August 22, 2010
Worship Attendance -195
Offering: Budget - $6,452.62; Youth Mission Trip - $100; History Fund - $10

Upcoming Events
Children's Sunday School Teacher Orientation - changed to Sept. 7, 7pm
Service Seekers Picnic - Sept. 19, 5pm
Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale at R'ham Fairgrounds - October 1, 2

Announcements
Our sympathies to Wilma & Ike Hertzler, in the passing of Wilma's mother on August 22. The funeral was held Thursday at Dayton Mennonite.

Our sympathies to Phyllis Kauffman, Al Early and Roy Early in the passing of their mother on August 25. A memorial service was held Saturday at Dayton Mennonite.

Happy Birthday this week to: Rebecca Shank, Kristin Estes, Stephanie Layman, Becky Beach, Steve Brunk, Robert Gray (turns 15 yrs.), Neil Gunden (turns 18 yrs.), Lisa Hertzler, and Ed Garrison.

Come to the first class of Perspectives free! On Tuesday, August 31, 7:-9:45 p.m., Eastern Mennonite Seminary, you will hear Vani Lancaster teaching "The Living God is a Missionary God." See how God's purposes for the world can be realized by His people. For more information talk to Jenn Heatwole or contact Gloria Lehman, class coordinator, 540-434-9727 or gloria.lehman@vmmissions.org.

Mark your calendars now for the annual Members mtg. Sept. 26th, after a fellowship meal. It is requested that all members plan to attend this meeting. A draft of the proposed 2010-2011 budget will be available for your review on September 12th. Let's chart Weavers' course for the coming year, with anticipated growth and positive involvement to spread God's Word! See YOU at the meeting. - Administrative Council

Positions are still available for helpers in the nursery for the upcoming year. There is a signup sheet in the nursery in the basement.

Apple butter boiling for the Virginia Relief Sale: Rod Driver is organizing a group to help boil apple butter on Saturday, Sept. 11, leaving the church at 11:30am and returning between 5-6pm. Call Rod at 433-5903.

Weavers will host a 7-week Bible study for women by Beth Moore titled, When Godly People Do Ungodly Things beginning Oct. 6. Meeting times are each Wednesday 9-11 a.m. with the same study in the evening, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact Yvonne Martin at yvonne.cmc@verizon.net if interested in attending and you need a work book ordered. All women welcome!

You are invited to a Shenandoah Valley Hymn Sing today, August 29 at 7 p.m. at Park View Mennonite Church.

Join Bike Shenandoah, a "ride for service" on Saturday, September 18, beginning and ending at Eastern Mennonite High School, 801 Parkwood Dr., Harrisonburg. Go to www.bikeshenandoah.org for details.

A multi-church "Comforter Knotting for Haiti" will be held at Shady Oak on Sept 13 and 14 from 9am-3pm. There are already more than 20 pieced together - you are also welcome to piece some at your house or bring fabric in large pieces to use as a top or bottom. Size of comforts: 60x80. Everyone is welcome - bring a friend! Bring a sandwich, and cold drink and coffee will be provided. RSVP Aldeen Wenger, 437-4388.

Plan now to attend the MWV Fall Retreat in Waynesboro, VA., October 29-31. The purpose of this retreat is to gather women of all generations from different places & cultures. . . to hear stories of faith from each other and women in scripture through word, song and visual arts . . . and to discover everyday sacredness in our own journey.

All are invited to a fundraising meal for Phil, Terry, Destin and Nathan Witmer, September 18 at Weavers Mennonite Church Shady Oak, at 6 p.m., featuring Colombian dishes. Donations will support their ministry in La Mesa, Colombia through VMM and Mennonite Mission Network. RSVP at Ashley Hill at juhill2@yahoo.com by September 10.

Harrisonburg Gift & Thrift, Inc. urgently needs regular volunteers (3-4 hours once a week) in all divisions. Artisans' Hope seeks customer service personnel. Booksavers of Virginia needs customer service personnel and book processors (computer experience helpful). Gift & Thrift seeks volunteers in these areas (especially afternoons, Friday evenings and Saturdays): electronics, furniture, house wares, clothing, crafts, cashiers, floor monitors, dock (receiving donations), computer data entry, housekeeping. Service projects are also available for families, mentor/mentee pairs, Sunday School classes and youth groups. Interested? Contact Deb King at 433-8844 or giftandthrift@gmail.com.

You are invited to attend a Missions Benefit Concert will be held on Saturday, Sept 11th at Park View Mennonite Church at 7pm. Donations will go towards Emily Gingrich's Mission Internship to Prague, Czech Republic. Musicians include: Lena Risser, Jon Keener, Bebhinn Egger, Beth Eriksen, and others. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of music/worship!

NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center, a ministry of area Mennonite churches, is in need of additional volunteers, 3 to 8 hours, once a week or twice a month. Must be bilingual English/Spanish. Retirees welcome! Contact Alicia Horst, director, at 438-8295.