Conestoga Mennonite Church

Conestoga Mennonite Church
December 19, 2010 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Number 51
Prayer Connection (8:30 - 9:00 a.m.)
Teaching the Word in Sunday School (9:30 a.m.)
Gather „Round: Jesus Is Born
Adult Inter. Lesson: Hope for Good Leadership
Luke 2:1-20
Isaiah 9:7; 11:1-9
Morning Worship (10:30 a.m.)
*Advent #4 Focus: “In our time, many see God as a powerful tyrant or an
irrelevant myth. God calls us to celebrate His coming to live with us as the
small Child Jesus; in need of parents‟ love, provision and protection: a sign
of unexpected power in weakness.”
Opening Hymn
*A Ringing Call to Silent Reflection & Candle Lighting Abe Oberholtzer
*OT Prophets yet speak - Isaiah 7: 10-14
*Advent Hymn
Mission Update: Jan Sensenig
Announcements and Our Living HiStory Prayer
Pastor Bob
Offertory: Children‟s Hand Bell Choir
Krista Petersheim, Director
Worship in Song
Worship Team
Children K– Grade 5 dismissed for Children’s Church and M4:6a
The Word of the Lord
Matt. 1:18-25
Message: “Good News: God is with us!”
Pastor Bob
Response Hymn
Benediction
*Fall 2010 Leader magazine Advent Material
TODAY:
 M4:6a Staff assisting Cindy Petersheim: Gary and Carrie Stoltzfus
 Thank you...
… Bonnie Beam for the beautiful flowers.
… Lyle and Tina Essick for serving as ushers.
… Freda Petersheim for serving in the church nursery.
 Young Adult Lunch and Eagles at the home of Bob & Cindy Petersheim
~This Week’s Activities~
Sr. Youth (Grades 9 - 12)
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - Meet at Hopewell Christian Fellowship for
Christmas at Fusion
12/29: No Bible Study
12/30: 5:00 p.m. - Meet at church for Camp Deerpark Service Trip. Return on 1/2/11. See release form for more information.
Young Adults
Today: Noon meal and Eagles at Bob and Cindy‟s home
Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. - Help with Food Pantry
Tuesday:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Twin Valley Food Pantry Distribution
Friday:
Church Office Closed
~Conestoga’s News and Notes~
A CHRISTMAS BRUNCH next Sunday morning will begin at 9:30 a.m.
in our church fellowship hall. This will be an excellent opportunity to
“Invite a Friend” to enjoy brunch with us! Everyone is welcome!
CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Anyone interested in joining others in
Christmas caroling speak with Lois Ann Mast. Teams are going out Monday evening, December 20th, and Friday morning, December 24th. It promises to be a fun time of music and blessing!
FOOD PANTRY dinner served on Tuesday night is a Crockpot Meal with
Christmas cookies for desert. Please email Kathleen Weaver at
[email protected] if you can bring a crockpot of food and/or a
dish of Christmas cookies. Thank You!
THANK YOU: A big “thank you” to Gary and Sharon Stoltzfus for donating to our Guest Register ministry the table they purchased at the MYF
Auction. Stop by to view the materials we offer our guests!
ONE DAY SERVICE TRIP: Any adults interested in helping the youth
cut firewood for Deerpark on Friday, December 31, please speak with Bob
or Karen Horning.
MDS has an urgent need for a head cook from January 4 - February 4 and
a crew leader from January 4 - March 4 in Louisiana. The head cook is
responsible for meal planning, shopping, preparing and serving meals for
groups of 12 - 22 people. The crew leader will lead a crew of short-term
volunteers as they build a new home in Louisiana.
OFFERING ENVELOPES: If you would like to begin using envelopes
for your weekly offerings in 2011, please see Bonnie Beam.
PLEASE SEE THE BULLETIN BOARD for Christmas greetings received in the church office.
IN ORDER TO CONSERVE ENERGY and keep the church secure:
 If you are the last person to leave a room, please turn off the light.
 If you unlock a door, please lock it when you leave.
 Make sure all appliances are turned OFF.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER is an invitation to come away from the
world and spend an entire weekend focusing on your spouse and your relationship. The 2011 dates at Kenbrook Bible Camp in Lebanon, PA are February 18-20, July 15-17, or October 21-23. If you are interested, please see
Liz Petersheim for more details.
NEXT SUNDAY:
 9:30 - 10:30 - (S.S. hour) “Invite a Friend” Christmas Fellowship Brunch
 Message: “Weep and Rejoice” - Mt. 2:13-23, Isaiah 63:7-9 - Pastor Bob
 Nursery: Freda Petersheim
 Flowers: Carol Moss
 Worship Leader: Kristy Petersheim
 Offertory: Jody Essick
~Looking Ahead~
Jan. 2 - Service of Reflection and Renewal
Wed., Jan. 5 & Sun. Jan 23 - Safety Training
Jan. 16 - Elder Greg Petersheim will bring the morning message
Jan. 18 - Annual Hunters‟ Banquet
Jan. 27 - Annual Business Meeting
~December 12, 2010 Reports~
Attendance: Sunday School - 74 , Church - 122
General Offering: $4,234.29; C.C.S. Love Offering: $223.00
Pastoral Team:
Pastor Bob, Chair
Nelson Beam, Elder
Greg Petersheim, Elder
Jerry Petersheim, Elder
Dot Leatherman, Early Childhood Ministries
Lemar & Lois Ann Mast, Deacon(ess)
Ministry Council:
Pastor Bob, Chair
Dir. of Ch. Ed.: Bonnie Beam
Dir. of Fellowship: Liz Petersheim
Dir. of Mission: Howard Moss
Dir. of Stewardship: Bill Beam
Dir. of Worship: Sharon Stoltzfus
Church Staff:
Pastor: Bob Petersheim: [email protected], 610-507-8862 (cell)
Music Coordinator: Krista Petersheim: 610-621-4409
Church Administrator: Carol Braglio: [email protected], 610-286-9124