Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 email: Website: Pastor Dave Miller
Sunday School9:30, Worship Service 10:30 Worship Leader: Russ Roth Accompanist: Paula Pickerill March 7, 2010 Prelude Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Hymns:``Lord, I lift your name on high'' ``Open the eyes of my heart'' ``Open our eyes, Lord''
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Please tear off your ``Response Sheet'' and drop it in the offering basket.
Children's Moment: Carrie Maple
Sermon: Pastor Dave ``GOING UNDERCOVER'' Ephesians 1:19-23
Song of Response:``All hail the power of Jesus name''(blue #385)
Welcome to our Guests: If this is your first time to visit Bellwood, our Hospitality Hosts (Bill & Linda Wiley) would like to invite you for lunch today. We are glad that you are here. What's Happening at Bellwood This Week
Monday, March 8Pastor Dave, Scott & Katie Spohn leave forEcuador, returning on March 15 Wednesday, March 10Worship Team, Venture Club Thursday, March 11A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, March 13-Hesston College Choraleat Beth-El 7:00 Sunday, March 14Daylight Saving Timebegins spring forward!
Today Crestview Rest home visitors Mariners & Seekers
TheSunday School Kidswill be singing in church March 28th forPalm Sunday.
12 new kids and adult books have been purchased for the library so far this year. Thank you to the Fougeron family for donating the complete ``Left Behind'' series and for others also donating new books they have read. It's great to see a very active church library! If you haven't recently, ``check'' it out! Karen Barker, Librarian
The Elder nomination process has prayerfully discerned Ned Pauley and Roger Hostetler for the final ballot on March 21st. We deeply appreciate the willingness of Joy and Peg to serve and the prayerful, thorough discernment process of the congregation, GiftsDiscernmentcommittee and the Elders. Please pray for God's guidance in the final ballot!
Bellwood is responsible for the soup supper again this year at the MCC sale. Please see the sign-up sheets on the table in the back of the church for ways you can use your SHAPE to help MCC.
AllPastoral careneeds this week should be directed to one of the Elders, Sid Burkey, John Goertzen, Denny Peters or Russ Roth.
Easter LiliesLet's brighten up the sanctuary onEaster Sundaywith beautiful lilies. This year we are offering a choice of a white traditional lily with 6-10 blooms potted with foil and bow for $16.99 or acalla lilyin assorted colors potted with foil and bow for $16.99. You may purchase a lily in memory or honor of a loved one. Please be sure to give the correct spelling of the name with your purchase so that it may be listed in the bulletin for theEaster Sunday Service. Please make checks payable to Bellwood Mennonite Church. Orders need to be given toTammy Milleror Carla Yeackley anytime before March 25.
Missed a worship service? No problem. You can stay in the loop by checking out the DVD from the library.
Hearing devices are available eachweek;please pick yours up in the overflow before the service.
Did you remember to put your change in the Penny Power Container at the back of the church for MCC projects in third world countries??
There are 3 nights to be filled for Venture Club suppers. One is March17;the others are April 21 & 28. If you would be willing to fix supper for the kids, please signup in the overflow. If you would rather donate money for a supper, please give to Karen Barker.
Men, Women, and Children are invited to share their creative gifts at Bellwood as we celebrate God's handiwork. Items such as painting, drawing, photography, woodworking, metal, sewing, quilting, needle-work, calligraphy, inventions, gardening photos, pottery, weaving or anything unique and creative that you would like to share would be welcome. This is a good way to get to know others better here at Bellwood and find common interests! We will display these items on Sunday, March 21 & 28 in the Fellowship Hall. You may bring your items beginning today and place them on the table that will be provided in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions please contact anyone on the Decorating Ministry team.
Prayer Requests: Ephesians Series Doug Nelsen John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha Savannah Riley People of Haiti &Chile Invite a friend forEaster MCC Relief Sale Elder Election Free Grace Sale Tim Springer's Ordination March 14 Special Prayer Focus: Ecuador Trip March 8-15
February 28, 2010 Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 email: Website: Pastor Dave Miller Sunday School9:30, Worship Service 10:30 Worship Leader: Pastor Dave Accompanist: Peg Burkey
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymns:``Come, Ye Thankful People Come''(blue #94) ``Greatis Thy Faithfulness''(blue #327)
Sermon: Pastor Dave ``COMING TO KNOW HIM'' Ephesians 1:15-19
Song of Response:``Knowing You''
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Please tear offyour ``Response Sheet'' and dropit in the offering basket.
Elder Nomination
Sending Song:``The Way'' What's Happening at Bellwood This Week
Tuesday, March 2 Elders 7:00 Wednesday, March 3 MilfordMinisterium, Worship Team, Venture Club Thursday, March 4 A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday & Sunday, March 6-7 Women's Retreat at Aurora Saturday, March 6 Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Today: Anyone with a February birthday is invited to Dave & Tammy's for dessert from 1-2 p.m.
There are 7 nights to be filled for Venture Club suppers thru April. If you and a friend would be willing to fix supper for the kids, please signup in the overflow. Table buddies are also needed. If you would rather donate money for a supper, please give to Karen Barker.
Men, Women and Children are invited to share their creative gifts at Bellwood as we celebrate God's handiwork. Items such as painting, drawing, photography, woodworking, metal, sewing, quilting, needlework, calligraphy, inventions, gardening photos, pottery, weaving or anything unique and creative that you would like to share would be welcome. This is a good way to get to know others better here at Bellwood and find common interests! We will display these items on Sunday, March 21 & 28 in the Fellowship Hall. You may bring your items beginning Sunday, March 7 and place them on the table that will be provided in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions,please contact anyone on the Decorating Ministry team.
Invite a Friend: Sunday, April 4 is the day we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! (Easter) Studies show that most people are willing to attend a worship service on the day if invited. Let's take advantage of this opportunity to ``Show The Way'' to others and invite a friend (preferable someone who does not have a church home) but all guests are welcome.
Please share your pennies or any other change by placing them in the Penny Power Container at the back of the church. Every penny helps buy food or water for MCC projects in third world countries. We will collect change until the MCC Relief Sale at the end of March.
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Welcome to our Guests: If this is your first time to visit Bellwood, our Hospitality Hosts (Sid & Peg Burkey) would like to invite you for lunch today. We are glad that you are here.
Missed a worship service? No problem. You can stay in the loop by checking out the DVD from the library.
Hearing devices are available each week, please pick yours up in the overflow before the service.
Last Week:S.S. Attendance 60, Worship Attendance 80, Budget - $2,576
Next Sunday, March 7 Crestview Resthome Visitors Harmony,Mariners & Seekers. Central Plains Mennonite Conferenceis seeking a gifted leader for the position of Executive Conference Minister. This is a full-time position for an individual who will be able to give overall leadership to the conference through tending and articulating the vision of Central Plains. It also involves leading and working with a ministry team that has two members in place. A complete job description is available at. If you know of someone who you think is especially gifted for this role please encourage them to apply. Interested individuals should forward their Ministerial Leadership Information Form and send a letter of application toor Central Plains Search Committee, c/o Diane Zaerr Brenneman, 3243 Johnson Iowa Rd., Wellman, IA 52356. The target start date for this position is August 1, 2010. Prayer Requests: Ephesians Series Doug Nelsen John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha Savannah Riley People of Haiti Ecuador Trip March 9-15 Special Prayer Focus: To Know God Better Ladies Retreat at Aurora
Bellwood Mennonite Church
520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405
Church Office 761-2709
Montessori School 761-3095
email:
Website:
Pastor Dave Miller February 21, 2010 Sunday School9:30, Worship Service 10:30
Worship Leader: Paula Martin
Accompanists: Pam Erb & Paula Pickerill
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymns: ``Come, let us all unite to sing'' (blue #12)
``I will sing of my Redeemer'' (blue #344) v)1,3,4
Sermon: Pastor Dave
``SELECTED AND DESTINED''
Ephesians 1:11-14
Hymn: ``Blessed Assurance'' (blue #332)
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Please tear off your ``Response Sheet'' and drop it
in the offering basket.
Elder Nomination
Song of Response: ``May the grace of Christ our Savior''
(blue #432)
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Hospitality Hosts Edgar & DeElda Hershberger
Missed a worship service? No problem. You can stay in the loop by checking out the DVD from the library.
Birthday's this Week: Jim Eberspacher (Mon.), Shari Nelsen (Fri.)
Ryan Stutzman (Sat.)Anniversarythis Week: Jason & Tara (Mon.)
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16th Week Budget Report 2-14-2010
Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD
Actual Budget Contributions$ 2,687 $42,989
Budgeted 3,453 55,248
Over(under __(766) (12,259)
What's Happening at Bellwood This Week
Tuesday,February 23Dave's Spiritual Retreat Day
Wednesday,February 24City MissionDay, Worship Team
Venture Club
Thursday,February 25A.A. & Alanon 7:30
Saturday,February 27MMA Advocates Brunch Fellowship Hall
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Bellwood's S.S. kids will be singing in church forEaster. It will NOT beEaster Sunday. We will be working on the Easter song the first 15 minutes of S.S. so it is very helpful if the children attend to become familiar with the song.
There are 7 nights to be filled for Venture Club suppers thru April. If you and a friend would be willing to fix supper for the kids, please signup in the overflow. Table buddies are also needed. If you would rather donate money for a supper, please give to Karen Barker.
Gardening as Spiritual Exercise ``Gardens, no matter how small, can serve as ``sacred texts'' in which we can find the word of God spoken, if we only have the faith and patience to look for it there.''DanielDeffenbaugh, author of Learning the Language of the Fields: Tilling and Keeping as Christian Vocation, will speak atFirst Mennonite Church, 7300HoldregeSt., Lincoln, at 1:30 on Sunday,February 28, 2010. His talk, hosted byCommon GoodFarm, is free and open to the public.Complete informationis available at
Please share your pennies or any other change by placing them in the Penny Power Container at the back of the church. Every penny helps buy food or water for MCC projects in third world countries. We will collect change until the MCC relief Sale at the end of March. Let's fill the jar! Also, there are fliers, postcards and quilt forms under the mailboxes.
The MMA Sharing Funds provided $1,485.67 in matching funds to support special needs in our church last year. Jon Stauffer serves as the MMA advocate for our congregation.
Invite a Friend: Sunday, April 4 is the day we will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! (Easter) Studies show that most people are willing to attend a worship service on this day if invited. Let's take advantage of this opportunity to ``Show The Way'' to others and invite a friend (preferable someone who does not have a church home) but all guests are welcome.
Free GraceGarage Sale Day: Jesus said, ``Freely you have received, freely give''. Saturday, May 1st, Milford will be holding it's CommunityGarage Sale. What if Bellwood were to participate by ``giving'' items away? Could we be agents of God's grace and be a blessing to our neighbors? If you have any items that you would like to donate, please see Brenda Burkey. Mark the date and stay turned for more details.
Looking Ahead:
February 28 Bellwood birthdays at Dave & Tammy's
March 7 Crestview Rest home Visitors: Harmony, Mariners & Seekers
Prayer Requests:
Ephesians Series
John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha
Edna Cox Friend of Pastor Dave
Gary Eberspacher
Savannah Riley
Shut-ins and Snowbirds
People of Haiti
Ecuador Trip March 8-15
Special Prayer Focus:
God's Will for Bellwood
February 14, 2010 Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 email: Website: Pastor Dave Miller Sunday School9:30, Worship Service 10:30 Worship Leader: The Bellwood Saints Accompanist: Pam Erb & Paula Pickerill Offertory: Dee Goertzen
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymns:``Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee'' (blue #71) ``Ancient of Days'' ``In Christ Alone''
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Please tear off your ``Response Sheet'' and drop it in the offering basket.
Hymn: ``Count Your Blessings''
Sermon: Pastor Dave ``EMPOWERED TO PRAISE'' Ephesians 1:3-14
Song of Response: ``Praise God From Whom''(blue #118) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hospitality Hosts Dave &Tammy Miller
What's Happening at Bellwood This Week
Tuesday,February 16Council 7:00 Wednesday,February 17Worship Team, Venture Club Thursday,February 18A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Friday,February 19Fernando Ortegaat College View Church 7:30 Saturday, February 20 Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Ladies Prayer Ministry 7-8 a.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bellwood'sSunday School kidswill be singing in church forEaster. It will NOT beEaster Sunday, we have yet to set a date.We will be working on the Easter song the first 15 minutes of S.S. so it is very helpful if the children attend to become familiar with the song. We look forward to working on the new song with the children and can't wait to hear their singing voices!
Please share your pennies or any other change by placing them in the Penny Power Container at the back of the church. Every penny helps buy food or water for MCC projects in third world countries. We will collect change until the MCC relief Sale at the end of March. Let's fill the jar! Also, there are fliers, postcards and quilt forms under the mailboxes.
Thank You to our Bellwood Faith Family Friends who remembered me during my week in the hospital with prayers, visits, phone calls and many expressions of care and concern. My home post-90 recovery is going well. May God continue to bless the many ways you continue to reach out to those with special needs. Love you ALL! Marlin Kym
MCC is deeply grateful for the overwhelming response to theJanuary 12earthquake in Haiti. MCC is developing a multi-year response to utilize the over $8 million that has been donated. Kurt Hildebrand, an MCC worker inHaiti, recently said ``Haitians…were accustomed to being considered by the outside world as a hopelessbasket casethat wasn't worth the effort..I want us to all think and pray very hard about how we can sustain the interest.'' MCC is committed to working in Haiti long after the media spotlight fades as it has in other places New Orleans, Sudan, Indonesia, etc. However, due to a decrease in general giving over the past two years, MCC has been forced to make cuts to vital programming around the world. Please consider giving a ``where needed most'' donation to support MCC's work. Send checks to MCC Central States, PO Box 235, North Newton, KS 67117 or at
Last Week:S.S. Attendance - 76, Worship Attendance - 121, Budget - $2,904.25, Haiti Relief - $100
Birthday's this Week: Gerald Eigsti (Mon.), Jared Stauffer (Fri.), Lanny Stauffer, Christy Pickerill (Sat.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
15th Week Budget Report 2-7-2010 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 2,735 $ 41,019 Budgeted 3,453 51,795 Over(under) __(718)_______ (10,776) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Addresses:Bob & Jeanette Stutzman 500 Heartland Park Dr., Apt. 110 Seward, NE 68434
Cheryl Hostetler 573-252nd, Unit B Milford, NE 68405
Looking Ahead: February 24City Mission Day February 28 Bellwood birthdays at Dave & Tammy's
Prayer Requests: Ephesians Series John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha Terri Stutzman & Family Tracy Yeackley & Family Edna Cox Friend of Pastor Dave People of Haiti Ecuador Trip March 8-15
Special Prayer Focus: Elder Nomination
BELLWOOD MENNONITE CHURCH 520 B STREET MILFORD, NE 68405
February 7, 2010 Sunday School 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 Worship Leader: Craig Bontrager Accompanist: Karen Bontrager
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymns:``Here in this place'' (blue #6) ``Open the eyes of my heart'' ``Spirit of the living God'' (blue #349)
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Please tear off your ``Response Card'' and drop it in the offering basket.
Sermon: Pastor Dave ``CHEERING FOR THE SAINTS'' EPHESIANS 1:1-2
Song of Response: ``How Deep the Father's love for us''
Last Week: Worship Attendance 90, Budget - $2,091, Haiti Relief - $780
Birthday's this Week: Jason Maple (Mon.), Ron Erb (Tues.), Glenda Maury, Holly Hostetler, Tim Troyer (Wed.), Tom Troyer (Sat.) ======================================================
You will note in the 14th week (1st quarter) giving report that we are $10,223 under our projected giving to the budget. During this three month period we have also given to the following projects & missions: Bellwood Benevolent Fund $1,300 Lincoln City Mission 1,250 Haiti Project 3,230 Well project 25,285 $ 31,065 Thank you for your generous support of all these projects. We still believe its possible to ``catch up'' with our budget giving and meet local as well as outreach goals we set out for our current budget year. A Quarterly budget report will be in your church boxes soon. ======================================================
Looking Ahead: February 19 Fernando Ortega at College View church in Lincoln 7:30 (free concert)
Prayer Requests: Ephesians Series Robert & Jeanette Stutzman moving to Heartland Park John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha Terri Stutzman's Dad Venture Club Ecuador Trip March 8-15
Special Prayer Focus: Elder nomination
What's Happening at Bellwood This Week Tuesday, February 9 NE Benevolent Board Mtg. at York Wednesday, February 10 Worship Team, Venture Club Thursday, February 11 A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, February 13 . Marriage Workshop in Omaha with John & Stasi Eldredge 7 pm. Westside Church, $30 per couple ====================================================== Bellwood's Sunday School kids will be singing in church for Easter. It will NOT be Easter Sunday but we have yet to set a date, so that will follow. We will be working on the Easter song the first 15 minutes of Sunday School so it is very helpful if the children attend to become familiar with the song. We look forward to working on the new song with the children and can't wait to hear their singing voices!
To our Bellwood Family: Thank you for your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for us and our family. Doug & Shari Nelsen
Stan & Rosemary Thomas have transferred their membership to the Hillcrest Evangelical Free Church in Seward.
Dramatic Presentation February 13, 9-11 a.m. Fellowship Hall Ashley Panwitz is a senior at Concordia University in Seward, NE, where she is majoring in Secondary Education (English and Theatre) and is a member of the A Cappella Choir. She Has recently performed as Isabella in ``Measure For Measure'' by William Shakespeare; Helen Prejean in ``Dead Man Walking'' by Tim Robbins and Reno Sweeney in ``Anything Goes'' by Cole Porter. She has directed three one-act plays And is currently preparing to direct a full-length college play in the spring of 2009. A love offering will be received.
Anyone interested in attending the ``Worship Arts Tour'' in St. Paul, NN On March 12 & 13 should contact Tammy Miller or Peg Burkey. Financial assistance is available.
The Etcetera Shop is searching for it's NEXT TOP MODELS! ETC needs models for the fashion show presented by the Seward Chamber of Commerce during their Spring Showcase on Feb. 20 at 4:30 in the Ag Pavilion. Everyone is welcome. No judges! It's just for fun! Please Contact Jan Beckler at 532-5495, orif interested.
Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 email: Website: Pastor Dave Miller Sunday School9:30, Worship Service 10:30 Worship Leader:Tim Troyer Accompanist:Peg Burkey
Prelude
Hymn: ``All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name''(blue #285)
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymns: ``Blessed by your Name'' ``All in All''
Offertory: Please tear off your ``Response Sheet'' and drop it in the offering basket.
Special Music: ``In the Name of the Lord'' Tim & Sid Burkey
Sermon: Pastor Dave ``PLAYING THE NAME GAME'' Acts 19:23-34
Song of Response: ``Jesus, name above all names/Praise thename of Jesus''
Today 1-2 p.m. Anyone with a December or January birthday is invited to Dave & Tammy's for dessert.
Tonight at 7:00 In response to the needs of the people in Haiti, we will be hosting a Community Prayer & Candlelight Service. An opportunity to give financially will also be made available.
Last Week: S.S. Attendance 72, Worship Attendance 131 Budget - $2,315, Haiti Relief - $1,920
Birthday's this Week: Jacob Spohn, Scott Spohn (Thurs.), Domonic Stauffer (Fri.), John Burkey (Sat.) Anniversarythis Week: Jamie & Melissa (Thurs.) ********************************************************************************* Ervin Stutzman will be installed as the new executive director ofMennonite Church USA(MCUSA) on March 7 at the Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia. To help celebrate this occasion, MCUSA is asking congregations to send in prayers for the church. The worship theme will be from John 15:1-5, where Jesus says to his disciples, ``I am the vine, you are the branches.'' Please write your prayer on a leaf. (copies are in back of sanctuary). Return to Pam's office by Feb. 7. Your prayer, along with prayers from other MCUSA congregations, will be physically attached to a ``vine and branches'' constructed at the front of the sanctuary and, on behalf of the church, offered in prayer to God.
Looking Ahead: February 9NE Benevolent Board meeting at York February 13 Dramatic presentation of Esther, 9-11 a.m. Fellowship Hall, Everyone welcome. February 13Marriage workshop in Omaha with John & Stasi Eldredge, 7pm February 19Fernando Ortegaat College View Church in Lincoln 7:30 (free concert)
Prayer Requests: Elder nominations Ephesians Series Robert & Jeanette Stutzman John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha Terri Stutzman's Dad Cheryl Hostetler & Family Marlin Kym Ecuador Trip March 8-15
Special Prayer Focus: The people of Haiti
What's Happening at Bellwood This Week
Tuesday,February 2Elders 7:00 Wednesday,February 3Worship Team, Venture Club Thursday,February 4A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday,February 6- Men'sBible Study(6:45 am) You are invited to join us as we wrestle with Ephesians (and Dave's sermon series!) Plenty of coffee, juice and empty calories (donuts) are yours for the inhaling. Saturday, February 6 Ladies Prayer Ministry 7-8 a.m. ********************************************************************************* Today MCC Sale meeting in Henderson at 12011 11th St. Board meets at 2:00, Committee members and chairman meet at 4:00.
Last week in your bulletin you received a copy of ``Better Life''. If you would like to receive this monthly, please check the back of your response sheet with a yes or no.
Anyone interested in attending the ``Worship Arts Tour'' in St. Paul, MN on March 12 & 13 should contactTammy Milleror Peg Burkey.
The Etcetera Shop is searching for it's NEXT TOP MODELS! ETC needs models for the fashion show presented by the Seward Chamber of Commerce during their Spring Showcase on Feb. 20 at 4:30 in the Ag Pavilion. Everyone is welcome. No judges! It's just for fun! Please contact Jan Beckler at 532-5495 orif interested.
The Bellwood Nursery is in need of some different toys. If you have any gently used toys you would like to donate, the children would appreciate it.
I would like to thank the church family for all of the encouragement and Prayers that have been given to us this past month. Your kindness has been appreciated. The Lord has used each of you in a very special way. Thank you. Glenda Maury
MCC is undertaking a multimillion dollar, multiyear response to the earthquake that struck Haiti Jan. 12. You can help through prayer for the people ofHaitiand by donating to MCC's Haiti Earthquake appeal. In addition, MCC is asking for donations of 20,000 relief kits, 10,000 heavy comforters and 10,000 sheets for shipment now through Feb. 28. Monetary gifts may be given through the church.
Our Sunday morning surprise turned out to be Tim Springer giving the morning message to Bellwood as Pastor Dave exchanged pulpits with his church, Milford Mennonite. Tim’s message reminded us that we all have a faith story to share and God wants us to be a part of sharing every day with those we come in contact with.
Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School761-3095 email: Website: Pastor Dave Miller Sunday School9:30, Worship Service 10:30 Worship Leader: Dan Pickerill Accompanist: Peg Burkey Offertory: Sydney Bontrager
CD Prelude
Hymn:``Holy is the Lord'
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymns:``Blessed bethe Name of the Lord'' ``Blessed Savior, We Adore Thee'' (blue #107)
Children's Moment: Dee Goertzen
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Please tear off your ``Response Card'' and drop it in the offering basket.
Sermon: Pastor Dave's ``SURPRISE''
Song of Response:``Amazing Grace'' (blue #143) Benediction What's Happening at Bellwood This Week
Prayers forHaiti: In response to the needs of the people in Haiti, we will be hosting a Community Prayer & Candlelight Service here at Bellwood on Sunday evening, January 31st at 7pm. An opportunity to give financially will also be made available. Mennonite Central Committee(MCC) is undertaking a multimillion-dollar, multiyear response to the earthquake that struck Haiti Jan. 12. You can help through prayer for the people of Haiti and by donating to MCC's Haiti Earthquake appeal. In addition, MCC is asking for donations of 20,000 relief kits, 10,000 heavy comforters and 10,000 sheets for shipment now through Feb. 28. Monetary gifts may be given through the church. The flyer in the bulletin has the list of items for the Relief Kits.
MCC Sale meetingJanuary 31. This meeting will be in Henderson and the address is 1201 11th St. Board meets at 2:00, Committee members & chairman meet at 4:00.
A Spiritual Snack In an effort to help us get spiritually fit, today you are receiving a copy of``Better Life''. It is a monthly devotional from the Relationship Resource Group. It contains practical and inspirational articles that will challenge you to attain positive family and personal relationships and personal growth. We are considering offering this each month but need your feedback. Next week you will have a chance to indicate whether this is something you would like to continue receiving or not. Enjoy.
The Bellwood Montessori School is looking for someone to clean the classroom once a week starting in February. If interested, contact Sandra Stauffer.
A Great Big Thank You - First to God for his protection and healing. And thank you all for the prayers, visits, cards, phone calls and the ``stop in's'' for coffee. There is more room for coffee visits. Call ahead so we can change if necessary from the great decaf I'm allowed to have. Thanks & God Bless Orlen Stauffer Hospitality Hosts Russ & Char Roth
Last Week:Worship Attendance 144, Budget - $3,252.30, Haiti Relief - $450 Birthday's this Week:Jim Barker (Mon.), Jeremy Burkey (Wed.), Arlene Troyer (Sat.)
Looking Ahead: January 29Rodeo at PershingAuditorium January 31Combined Dec. & Jan.. Birthdays at Dave & Tammy's January 31 Service forHaiti February 13Dramatic presentation of Esther. 9am-11am Fellowship Hall. Everyone welcome. February 13Marriage workshop in Omaha with John & Stasi Eldredge, 7pm February 19Fernando Ortegaat College View Church in Lincoln 7:30 (Free concert) Prayer Requests: The People of Haiti Elder nominations Ephesians Series Glenda Maury Robert & Jeanette Stutzman John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha Elva Reil Terri Stutzman's Dad Ecuador Trip March 8-15
Special Prayer Focus: Cheryl Hostetler & Family If you would like to send a card or help financially Cheryl's home Address is 835 S. Meadows Dr., Hesston, KS 67062
Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 email: Website: Pastor Dave Miller Sunday School 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 Worship Leader: Bill Wiley Accompanist: Peg Burkey Offertory: Sophie Nutzman
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymns: ``Come, Walk with us'' (green #2) ``Step by Step'' ``I Am Weak'' (blue #553)
Offertory: Please tear off your ``Response Card'' and drop it in the offering basket.
Special Music: Andy & Joy Steckly
Sermon: Pastor Dave ``SETTING THE SAIL'' Acts 18:18-21
Sharing Joys & Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Song of Response: ``Be Thou My Vision''(blue #545)
Tonight 7 pm Combined Youth Groups atBeth-El Last Week: S.S. Attendance 95, Worship Attendance 132, Budget - $2,069
Birthday's this week: Jodi Roth, Bill Wiley (today), Julie Lutgen (Wed.) Michelle Spahr (Thurs.) ====================================================== Looking Ahead: January 31 Combined Dec. & Jan. birthdays at Dave & Tammy's February 13 Marriage workshop in Omaha February 19 Fernando Ortega at College View Church in Lincoln 7:30 (Free concert)
Prayer Requests: Ephesians Series Unchurched Neighbors Glenda Maury Robert & Jeanette Stutzman John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha Ecuador Trip March 8-15 The People of Haiti
Special Prayer Focus: Bruce & Cheryl Hostetler & Family
January 17, 2010--What's Happening at Bellwood This Week Tuesday, January, 19 Council 7:00 Wednesday, January, 20 Worship Team, Venture Club Thursday, January, 21 Pastor Cluster dinner at Chances R A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, January, 23 Ladies Prayer Ministry 7-8 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. ====================================================== Attention Jr. & Sr. MYF: If you would like to go with Pastor Dave and family to the rodeo at Pershing on Friday, January 29, please see him today. Tickets are $17.
Be sure to not miss next Sunday for a big surprise!
A Worship Arts Tour will be held March 12 & 13 at St. Paul, Minn. If you haveinterests in attending seeTammy Miller. More information on bulletin board in foyer.
MCC Sale meeting January 31. This meeting will be in Henderson and the address is 1201 11th Street. Turn right at the very north edge of Henderson and go west, then at the second corner (11th St.) turn left (south). The church is just down the street. The church looks like a big white castle! Board meets at 2:00, Committee members & chairpersons meet at 4:00.
If you would like a copy of the handouts from the ``Come Let Us Reason Together Conference'' held last week in Des Moines, see Dave or one of the elders.
Mennonite Central Committee is responding to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti late Tuesday. MCC committed $100,000 for immediate needs and anticipates a response of at least $1 million over multiple years. MCC is planning its response which will include short-term relief plus recovery effortsover the medium and long term. Our church will be accepting donations to MCC's response in Haiti, place your checks in the offering envelopes marked ``Haiti'' and 100% of it will be senttoMCC.
The Children joined the Adult Worship team during the morning service. Pastor Dave brought the sermon to life as he portrayed Saul's life after he became Paul.
Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School761-3095 Email Website: Sunday School9:30, Worship Service 10:30 January 10, 2010 Worship Leader: Stephanie Svehla Accompanists: Pam Erb & Paula Pickerill Offertory: Addison Pauley
Prelude
Hymns: ``God of Grace God of Glory'' (blue #366) ``Wonderful Grace of Jesus'' (blue #150) ``How Great is Your Love''
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Children's Moment:Tammy Miller
Hymn: ``Open the Eyes of My Heart''
Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket.
Sermon: Pastor Dave ``ONLY BY GRACE'' 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Attention Jr. & Sr. MYF: If you would like to go with Pastor Dave and family to the rodeo at Pershing on Friday,January 29, please let him know ASAP. Tickets are $17.
Did you make a resolution to get fit this year? If so, how's that ``working out'' for you? If you want to get serious about it, talk to Pastor Dave.
A Worship Arts Tour will be held March 12 & 13 at St. Paul, Minn. If you have an interest in attending see Tammy Miller. More info on bulletin board in foyer.
The Bellwood Family is invited to ``shower'' John and Dee Goertzen as they serve as temporary parents for Daisha over the next 8 weeks. They are providing a stable environment, sharing their finances, and giving of their time to love this little girl. This truly is a mission going on right here in Milford. Let's support and fellowship together onJanuary 17at 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will have light refreshments and shower them with items that would be helpful at this time. Ideas: night time diapers (size 5) Onesies (size 24 mos.) Long sleeved tops (24 mos.) Small toys for church Gift cards Gerber Graduates snacks Caffeine or chocolate for the tied parents! Offering babysitting time during the week or during the service It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child, so let's put those words into action!
We have recently purchased 4 wireless hearing devices. If you would like to use one during the worship service, see one of the ushers.
There is a sign-up sheet in the back for Venture Club suppers and table buddies. If you would be willing to fix supper for the kids, please sign up.
Medicare supplement plans: When it comes tobuying health insurance, timing is everything. Buying aMedicare supplement planis an essential part of your financial strategy. Our MMA advocate, Jon Stauffer, can connect you with an MMA counselor who can help you determine which plan is right for you. Prayer Requests: Ephesians Series Unchurched Neighbors Glenda Maury Robert & Jeanette Stutzman John & Dee Goertzen & Daisha Arnold & Phyllis Burkey Melvin Kroeker(Brenda Stauffer's dad) Ecuador Trip
Special Prayer Focus: Venture Club Restarting
Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Email Website: Sunday School9:30, Worship Service 10:30 January 3, 2010 Worship Leader: Tom Troyer Accompanist: Peg Burkey
Prelude
Hymns: ``Go Tell it on the Mountain'' ``The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy'' (blue #202) ``Good Christian Friends, Rejoice'' (blue #210) vs. 1,2 Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Special Music: Ned Pauley Family
Sermon: Pastor Dave ``SPIRITUALLY FIT FOR 2010'' 1 Timothy 4:8-10
Hymn: ``Mighty is our God''
Sharing & Response Time
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket.
Song of Response Benediction
Today at 1:30: Crestview Service Homebuilders & New Life Classes ************************************************************************** Last Week: Worship Attendance 98, Budget - $577, Well Project - $1175, Special Project - $2000.
This Week: Tuesday, January 5 Elders 7:00 Wednesday, January 6 MilfordMinisterium Worship Team Financial Peace University begins at 6:30 Milford Mennonite Church Thursday, January 7 A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, January 9 Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m.
Happy Birthday: Celia Bontrager, Sarene Friedli (Wed.) ************************************************************************** Anyone who purchased poinsettia's can take them with you today. Plastic bags are in the foyer to put them in.
Congregational Leaders Seminar ``Come Let us Reason Together: Developing Common Understandings forDiscernment'' will take place Friday and Saturday, January 8 & 9, 2010 in Des Moines. The goal is to engage pastors, elders, deacons and other congregational leaders in open conversation and faithful discernment as we reflect theologically around issues of variance. Please pray as Pastor Dave, Tammy, Sid and Peg will be attending this.
We have recently purchased 4 wireless hearing devices. If you would like to use one during the worship service, see one of the ushers.
There is a sign-up sheet in the back for Venture Club suppers and table buddies beginning next week,January 13. If you would be willing to fix supper for the kids, please sign up.
Participate in the Ecuador Partnership! A fellowship andwork teamfrom Central Plains Mennonite conference will go toEcuadorfromFebruary 19to March 1 to build a church for an indigenous group in Arajuno in the Amazon jungle. Interested persons should contact Doyle Roth right away ator 641-0266
December birthdays will combine with the January birthdays at Dave & Tammy's onJanuary 31. Prayer Requests: Unchurched Neighbors Sharon Stutzman & her family Glenda Maury Robert & Jeanette Stutzman Orlen Stauffer Ecuador Trip Financial Peace University Ephesians Series _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________
Special Prayer Focus: Students & Teachers going back to school
