Weavers Mennonite Church

Worship Celebration
Sunday, February 7, 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 rejoice in the presence of all who have come to worship the Lord. May God's grace rest upon us and prepare us for the week ahead. Welcome!

Prelude ~ Jennifer, Jacob, Carrie, Eli Wright

Worship in Song ~ c/o Tammy Shearer

Focusing Wendell Shank
Responsive Reading: HWB 822 Psalm 103:1-18

Worship in Hymns ~ Rodney Driver
HWB 600 O Bless the Lord My Soul
HWB 26 Holy Spirit come with Power

Sermon: "What Kind of Christian Am I?" Phil Kanagy
New Testament Reading: Matthew 9:9-13

Hymn of Response

First Fruits Giving (offertory - Jacob Wright)

Sharing, Prayer, Announcements

Benediction and Closing Verse of Song

We welcome Phil and Janine Kanagy as our guests today as we prayer-fully discern together whether God may be calling them and the Weavers congregation to a long-term relationship, with Phil becoming our Lead Pastor. Phil has been a Virginia Conference pastor in West Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia for 26 years, most recently at Trissels Mennonite Church, Broadway VA, 1997-2008. More background information was distributed several weeks ago. Our getting acquainted process will continue over the noon fellowship meal, to be followed with a Question and Answer time.

TODAY AT WEAVERS
Nursery services are available.
Attendants- Sunday School: Janel Early, Phyllis Early
Worship Service: Michele/Katherine/Holly Mumaw, Kathryn Leichty

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.

Get-Acquainted Noon Fellowship Meal in Shady Oak followed by a "Question & Answer" time with Phil Kanagy.

THIS WEEK AT WEAVERS
Monday, February 8
7:00pm Church Council in Shady Oak

Wednesday, February 10
Sewing Day
1:00pm Ladies Beth Moore study, "Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit"
6:30pm Ladies Beth Moore study, "Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit"
6:30pm Kids Clubs
6:30pm Jr. Youth
8:00pm Sr. Youth
8:00 pm Prayer Meeting

Friday, February 12
6:30pm Valentines Banquet in Shady Oak (see insert)

Saturday, February 13
7:30am Men's Fellowship Breakfast at Thomas House, Dayton

Sunday Worship Celebration February 14
Speaker, Gordon Zook "How Does Forgiveness Happen?"
Scripture: Mark 2:1-22
Nursery Attendants: Sunday School: Farrah Koogler, Raleigh/Shandra Deputy, Evie Sauder
Worship Service: Kristin/Alyssa Eby, Renee/Jessica Hiter

No Statistics for Sunday, January 31, 2010 - SNOW CANCELLATION

Financial Stats
Ongoing donations & pledges for the Weavers History Project - $5,451.00

Upcoming Events
March 7, 7:30-9am Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast for VMRC Samaritan Fund
March 7, 6-8pm Family Gym Night at EMHS

Announcements
Congratulations to first-time grandparents, David & Julia Alleman: Annabelle Grace
Alleman was born to Nate & Karen Alleman on Tuesday, February 2. Annabelle weighed
8 lbs., 8 oz.

Happy Birthday this week to: Annabeth Koogler (turns 4 tyrs.), Michelle Sauder (turns 16 yrs.), Hazel Deputy, Laurence Sauder, George Gray (turns 18 yrs).
Last weeks birthdays (noted since we snowed in on Sunday) were Glen Kiser, Brent Eberly, Lucas Blosser, Clara Holden, and Frances Campbell.

The Men's Fellowship Breakfast meet this Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7:30am at Thomas House Restaurant. Phil Kanagy will be with us for a time of introductions and interaction.

Word & Deed Committee has made a $500 contribution on behalf of Weavers to MCC for Haitian Relief. Additional individual contributions may be dropped off at Mennonite Financial Federal Credit Union located at 841 Mount Clinton Pike or mailed to MCC, P.O. Box 500 Akron, OH 17501-9989.

Funds are needed for MCC Meat Canning and Relief Kits for Haiti at Hinton Mennonite Relief Center (HMRC). MCC airlifted 70,000 pounds of meat into Haiti on Sunday, January 24 and anticipates shipping at least that much in the weeks ahead (along with relief kits, blankets and sheets). Hinton Mennonite Relief Center hopes to can at least 24 tons of meat, or over 26,000 cans of turkey meat for relief from March 1 to 5, despite the costs of turkey meat increasing over 20% from last year. $85,000 is needed for meat canning this year at the HMRC, up from $65,000 last year. Please consider making a donation to Hinton Mennonite Relief Center, P.O. Box 519, Dayton, VA 22821. Donations above the costs of meat canning this year will be used to prepare MCC Relief kits for Haiti or other relief responses.

A women's Bible study, "Living Beyond Yourself, Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit" by Beth Moore will begin this week on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The morning session will meet 1 p.m. (because it is Sewing Day) and the evening session will meet 6:30-8:00pm.

Congregational Leadership Changes:
~Larry Sauder has accepted appointment as congregational Music Coordinator, to complete the term of Davene Fisher ending in Aug. 2012.
~ Dorothy Shenk has accepted appointment to a newly clarified role as Senior Visitation Coordinator, with three-year term ending in Aug. 2012.
~ It is planned that two new Elders will be discerned this spring to replace Floyd Blosser, whose term is expiring, and Jeff Fisher, whose term is vacant, for service beginning in July.

Seniors 70+. Would you appreciate regular visits by a caring Weavers friend? If so please contact Dorothy Shenk at 540-433-3296 or email dsbluebird@Verizon.net. Dorothy Shenk, Senior Visitation Coordinator

The Alumni Association of Eastern Mennonite School is happy to once again present the rich four part harmony of Legacy Five. Today, February 7at 3 pm in the EMHS Auditorium. Proceeds benefit the school's financial aid program.

The Friendly City Food Co-op's 4th annual Feb Fest will be held Friday, February 12, from 7-10 p.m. at the Lucy Simms Center (620 Simms Ave.) in Harrisonburg. It will be an evening with healthy, delicious food including Salad Bowls & Nacho Falls from A Bowl of Good, great music, kid's activities with the Harrisonburg Children's Museum, a silent auction, local food exhibitors, chair massage, a membership drive, and more. Come see what's IN STORE for you at the Friendly City Food Co-op!! (540) 476-4180 www.FriendlyCityFoodCoop.com Good Food. Good Folks. Good Fun.

March 7: Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Shady Oak from 7:30-9am for VMRC Good Samaritan Fund.

All are invited to Weavers Gym Night March 7, from 6-8 pm. at the EMHS Gym. Activities include table games. The social committee provides drink. Please bring table games and snacks.

Members planning to attend college in the year 2010-11 are eligible for a tuition grant from Weavers. There are applications in the racks in the foyer to be filled out and returned to Sandi Good.

The Women's Bible Study at Park View Mennonite Church is offering an 8-week study of the "Four Distinctive Gospels," led by Reta Halteman Finger, February 3 - March 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with a light breakfast. Child care provided. All women are welcome. Call 540-434-1604 for more information.

Celebrate Valentine's Day all weekend! MennoFolk and Ted & Company TheaterWorks team up to present drama, music and laughter on Feb. 12 and 13 in the Eastern Mennonite School Auditorium, Harrisonburg.
- 7:30 Friday performance of the drama Excellent Trouble by Ted Swartz and Ingrid De Sanctis, featuring live music by Brad Yoder. Tickets - $10.
- Saturday afternoon: music concerts by Trent Wagler & The Steel Wheels (2 p.m.), Boca Chica (3 p.m.) Brad Yoder (4 p.m.), Heather Kropf (5 p.m.), Andru Bemis (6 p.m.) and Rachel Ries (7 p.m.)
- Food available in the EMHS Commons from 4:30-7 p.m.
- Sat. 8 p.m. Mennofolk Concert: An Evening of Music and Comedy, hosted by Ted and Ingrid with afternoon musicians and others.
- All Sat. concerts and evening program pay-what-you-will. For more information, call 540-574-4877 or see www.mennofolk.org/harrisonburg.

"TO KNOT OR NOT TO KNOT?," an eye-opening seminar for couples in an ongoing relationship (but not engaged), will be held on February 14 (Valentines Day!) at EMU's University Commons, room 212, from 2-5 pm. Cost is $10 per couple, free to EMU students. Contact byron.peachey@emu.edu or call (540) 432-4132 to register.
Refuge Resettlement have several families arriving and are in need of furniture (beds, tables, chairs, couches etc.) and household items (pots & pans, kitchenware, sheets, towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc.) to help support these newcomers. Contact Greg Culbertson 433-7942

Highland Retreat Benefit Auction will be held February 27th to benefit the summer camp program. Please consider donating a new product or service. A few ideas to get you thinking: crafted wood items, pottery, quilts, comforters, gift certificates, ethnic meals, baked goods, home roasted coffee, oak firewood, antiques. Contact Highland Retreat at info@highlandretreat.org or call 852-3226 and ask for Ben or Kent.

CrossRoads dinner postponed: The Annual Dinner & Meeting of Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center (CrossRoads) has been postponed. The new date is Friday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 at Lindale Mennonite Church. Please contact CrossRoads if (1) you made a reservation but can't come on the 19th or (2) you want to sign up for the new date. Cost is $20 per person. Contact 438-1275 or info@vbmhc.org.

"The Gospel of John: Seven Signs and Seven Sayings" is the theme of this year's Adult Winter Bible School. Pastor and Bible teacher Duane Yoder will lead it over four Sunday nights beginning Feb 21 through March 14, 2010. Please come to the EMHS auditorium at 6:30 pm for this highly informative and engaging series. Child care will be provided and an offering will be received.

The Nazareth Village Dinner will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, 6:00 pm at the EMHS dining hall. This annual fund raising event supports Shirley Roth, Director of Nazareth Village, Israel. Dr. Nakhle Bishara, founding board member of the Village will speak. A 9th generation Nazarene, it was Dr. Bishara's vision for what is today "one of the most inspiring biblical sites in the Holy Land." Seating is limited. Reservations need to made by February 22nd with Diane Bowman at 540-434-9727 or email diane.bowman@vmmissions.org

Greenmonte Fellowship (Stuarts Draft, VA) will offer a free Love Works seminar on Saturday, February 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This seminar is for every believer who wants to understand and walk in the process of maturity in Christ. It is particularly applicable for persons who struggle with brokenness in their lives and relationships and desire God's healing touch. You can click on the following link to the Love Works website for a video presentation from the Howards: http://www.loveworksministry.org/ Please see attachment.

An updated mailing address for Brian Brubaker for persons keeping in touch with him is: HU-2-8, Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, 160 Peregory Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902.