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Bellwood Mennonite Church 520 B St Milford, NE 68405
E-mail: bell606@alltel.net Founded: 1958  Pastor(s): David Miller
Welcome to our new pastor and his family: Dave & Tammy Miller, Spencer and Hallie
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Bellwood Mennonite Church
520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday School 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 November 16 , 2008 Worship Leader: Dan Pickerill Worship Team Accompanist: Peg Burkey: Prelude Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Praise Songs : ``Come, now is the time to worship'' `` Come and See '' (Blue #20_ ``Let it Rise'' Drama ``Helpless Help'' Holly Heyen, Paula Martin, Trisha Schluckebier, Char Roth Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Sermon: Pastor Dave ``YOU'RE INVITED'' Luke 14:15-24 Song of Response: ``The Way'' Benediction Today: 5:30 7:30 New Members Class in Fellowship Hall Last Week: S.S. Attendance 78, Worship Attendance 114, Budget - $2,273 2nd Week Budget Report 11-9-08 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 4,204 $ 8,409 Budgeted 3,365 6,730 Over(under) ___839 _ 1,679 This Week: Tuesday, November 18 Elders & Council meet 7:00 Wednesday, November 19 Worship Team Venture Club Thursday, November 20 Dave Spiritual Retreat Day Jr. MYF Meet at church parking lot at 5:30 We will return at approximately 10:00 to church parking lot. A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Friday, November 21 New Life SS Class get together at Scott & Katie Spohn's Happy Birthday: Keith Spohn (today), Andy Steckly (Tues.), Makena Stutzman (Thurs.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New books in library from MMA: ``Creation Care'' we are keepers of the earth ``Three Simple Rules'' the basics of healthy financial habits A copy of the final 2007/2008 budget and the new 2008/2009 budget is in your mailbox today. Mark your calendar for the Mennonite USA Convention to be held in Columbus, Ohio on June 30 July 5, 2008. The theme ``Breathe and be Filled'' is taken from John 20:21-22. Registration begins Dec. 1, 2008. For more information visit the website at vention. If you need financial assistance, talk to Dave. Looking Ahead: November 23 Community Thanksgiving Service at MHS Auditorium 7:00 pm December 14 Primary SS Christmas program Remember in Prayer: - Kaye Hershberger - Linda Kym - Dusty & Laura Nelsen - Linda Wiley & Family (passing of Linda's dad) New ``Hymns of Nature'' CD makes inspiring Christmas gift. Mennonite Media's newest CD. Hymns and Anthems of God's Creation offers a bouquet of nature hymns that are sure to draw listeners closer to God. To order online at and click on Music, or call 1-800-999-3534 .
Bellwood Mennonite Church
520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: www.bellwoodmennonitechurch.com Sunday School 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 November 9, 2008 Worship Leader: Dennis Peters Worship Team Prelude Bob Stutzman Accompanist: Bonnie Burkey Offertory: Addison Pauley Prelude Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Hymns: ``Brethren, we have me to worship''(Blue #8) ``I know not why God's wondrous'' (Blue #338) ``Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus'' (Blue #340) Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer John Goertzen Children's Moment: Karen Bontrager Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Hymn: ``My hope is built on nothing less'' (Blue #343) Sermon: Ned Pauley ``HOPE'' Song of Response: ``Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus'' Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace. Benediction Today: NE MCC (30th) meeting, kick-off supper & mini auction at Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson. 2:00 Board Meeting 4:00 Contact Persons & Committee Chairs 5:00 Supper ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Last Week: S.S. Attendance 102, Worship Attendance 139, Budget - $5,636, Missions - $500 1st Week Budget Report 11-2-2008 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 6,136 $ 6,136 Budgeted 3,365 3,365 Over(under) __2,771 __2,771 This Week: Monday & Tuesday, November 10-11 Meat Canning at Milford Fire Station Wednesday, November 12 Worship Team Venture Club Thursday, November 13 NE Pastor Cluster A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, November 15 Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Happy Birthday: Eldon Hostetler, Dennis Peters (today), Tracy Knorr (Tues.), Travis Yeackley (Thurs.), Michelle Stauffer (Sat.) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ New Address:Deb Eberspacher 4218 Savoy Lane, McHenry, IL 60050 Budget and Debt Counseling: With rising prices and economic uncertainty, MMA offers you help in reviewing your spending habits, debts, and budget. MMA offers free budgeting and debt counseling through LS Financial Counseling to help with your basic finances and debt issues. Visit MMA-online.org or call (877)809-0039 to learn more about this service or talk to Jon Stauffer. Looking Ahead: November 16 New Members Class 5:30 7:30 November 18 Combined Council & Elder's Meeting November 21 New Life SS Class get together at Scott & Katie Spohn's November 23 Jr. MYF 4-6 pm Community thanksgiving Service at MHS Auditorium 7:00 pm Mark your calendar for the Mennonite USA Convention to be held in Columbus, Ohio on June 30 July 5, 2008. The theme ``Breathe and be filled'' is taken from John 20:21-22. Registration begins Dec. 1, 2008. For more information visit the website at www.MennoniteUSA.org/convention Remember in Prayer: Kaye Hershberger Linda Kym Dusty & Laura Nelsen Dave & Spencer returning from Hesston Wishing So you wish the world were better? Let me tell you what to do Set a watch upon your actions Keep them always straight and true. Rid your mind of selfish motives; Let your mind be clean and high. You can make a little Eden Of the sphere you occupy. Do you wish the world were wiser? Well, suppose you make a start, By accumulating wisdom In the scrapbook of your heart; Do not waste one page on folly; Live to learn, and learn to live. If you want to give men knowledge You must get it, `ere you give.
Bellwood Mennonite Church
520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: www.bellwoodmennonitechurch.com Sunday School 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 November 2, 2008 Worship Leader: Roger Hostetler Worship Team Accompanist: Karen Bontrager, Prelude Offertory: Savannah Bontrager Hymns: Pam Erb & Peg Burkey Prelude Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Praise Songs: ``Praise Him, Praise Him'' Blue #100 ``Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing) ``How Great is Your Love'' Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Song: ``Beauty for Brokenness'' Sermon: Pastor Dave ``YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?'' Matthew 5:43-48 Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Song of Response: ``Lord, I am fondly, earnes tly''Blue #514 Benediction Noon Today: Lunch (Fundraiser by MYF) in the Fellowship Hall followed by Forum. MCC Relief Sale Mini Auction today at Beatrice First Mennonite Church. Supper at 6 :00, auction following. Anyone invited. Last Week: S.S. Attendance 87, Worship Attendance 134, Budget - $2,433, Meat Canning - $1,210 52nd Week Budget Report 10-26-08 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 3,166 $ 164,621 Budgeted 3,087 160,524 Over(under) ___ 79 ___ _4,097 This Week: Tuesday, November 4 Election Day Elders 7:00 Wednesday, November 5 Milford Ministerium Worship Team Venture Club Thursday, November 6 Mennonite Women Hostess Zona A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Fri. Sat. Sun., November 7-8-9 AVDS at Hesston Pastor Dave attending Ned Pauley preaching at Bellwood Happy Birthday: Russ Roth (today), Ralph Goosen (Mon.), Frank Steckly (Sat.) Happy Anniversary: Tom & Virginia, Travis & Tracy (Thurs.) Congratulations to Brandon Wacker and Laura Essink on their engagement. They are planning a wedding at Bellwood on January 17, 2009. Looking Ahead: November 10-11 Meat Canning at Milford Fire Station. November 16 New Members Class 5:30 7:30 November 21 New Life SS Class get together November 23 Jr. MYF 4 6 pm Community Thanksgiving service at MHS Auditorium , 7:00 pm. To our Bellwood Family Thank you so much for the many gifts we received last Sunday for Pastor Appreciation Month. You certainly made us feel loved and appreciated. Dave, Tammy, Spencer & Hallie Mark your calendar for the Mennonite USA Convention to be held in Columbus, Ohio on June 30 July 5, 2008. The theme ``Breathe and be filled'' is taken from John 20:21-22. Registration begins Dec. 1, 2008. For more information visit the website at www.MennoniteUSA.org/convention Remember in Prayer: To Live as Kingdom Citizens Our Nation and Leaders Our Farmers at Harvest Time Today's Forum Kaye Hershberger Linda Kym Remember our shut-ins
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520 B Street, Milford, NE 6840 5 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday Schoo l 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 October 2 6 , 2008 Worship Leader: Tim Troyer Worship Team Accompanist: Peg Burkey Offertor y Dee Goertzen Prelude VBS Video Welcome & Announcements Song: ``Lord I Lift Your Name'' Call to Worship Hymns: ``Living Stones'' (Hymnal insert) ``Blessed Savior, We Adore Thee''(Blue #107) Children's Moment: Jan Beckler Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Hymn: ``Beauty for Brokenness'' Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Sermon: Pastor Dave ``ADVANCING THE KINGDOM'' Matthew 13:31-33 Benedictio n Song of Response: ``You are salt for the earth''(blue #226) Today: 4 6:00 p.m. - Jr. MYF will meet Last Week: S.S. Attendance 80, Worship Attendance 136 Budget - $1,976. Meat Canning - $2,165 51st Week Budget Report 10-19-08 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 3,180 $ 162,188 Budgeted 3,087 157,437 Over(under) 93 4,751 This Week: Tuesday, October 28 John & Dee Bible Stud y at Linden Village Wednesday, October 2 9 Worship Team Venture Club Thursday, October 3 0 A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, November 1 Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Dave & Elders at Retreat in Lincoln Happy Birthday: Karen Stauffer (Wed.) Jeanna Stauffer, Mark Knorr (Fri.) A copy of the proposed budget for 2008-09 is in your church box. Included on the budget form is income and expense numbers up to October 1 9 , 2008. Please bring this wit h you to the forum next Sunday. The budget forum is an important time a we reflect on the year past and look to the new year. The Nursery will be starting next Sunday, November 2 . If anyone is willing to help out for a Sunday during the church servic e , there is a sign-up sheet in the back. The nursery will be for kids under the age of 3. If you have any questions, please contact Tara Stahl. Anyone wanting to help with Venture Club suppers, there is a sign-up sheet in the back. We have 3 open Wednesday evenings to fill for the remainder of 2008. The MCC Meat Canning will be held Monday and Tuesday, November 1 0 and 11 at the Milford Fire Station. We would like to collect all donations by today if possible. Congratulations to Mitchell Martin for making it to the State Cross Country Meet held this past Friday in Kearney. Mark your calendar for the Mennonite USA Convention to be held in Columbus, Ohi o on June 30 July 5, 2008. The theme ``Breathe and Be F illed'' is taken from John 20:21-22. Registration begins Dec. 1, 2008. For more information visit the website at Remember in Prayer: To Live as Kingdom Citizens Our Farmers at Harvest Time Our Nation and Leaders Events in the World Stewards and New Budget Pastor and Elders Retreat Harvest Pumpkins in the field row Become filling in the pie. Apples in the orchard Are gleaned from trees on high. Roses in the garden Offer fragrance and delight, Raising spirits in the sunlight, Lending solace in the night. If plants from field and gardens Give themselves without reserve Never questioning or doubting Whether we deserve To receive their bounteous blessing Bestowed without complaint Surely, we, the Father's first fruit s Can be shared without restraint.
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520 B Street, Milford, NE 6840 5 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday Schoo l 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 October 1 9 , 2008 Worship Leaders: Frank & Joy Steckly Worship Team Accompanists: Pam Erb & Paula Pickerill Prelude Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Praise Song s : ``The Way'' ``Lord, Reign in Me'' Baby Dedicatio n : Deziree Stauffer Song: ``Lord, We bring to You our Children'' Green #90 Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Special Music: ``A Beautiful Life'' Craig, Sydney & Celia Bontrager Offertor y : Please sign and drop your ``Response Card in the offering basket. Song: ``He is Lord'' Sermon: Pastor Dave ``PLEDGING OURSELVES'' Danie l 3 Song of Response: ``Jesus Shall Reign'' Blue #319 (vs. 1,3,5) Benedictio n Today: Noon MYF & Parents lunch at Pizza Kitchen 3:00 Resthome Visitors Crestview Becomers & Believers Sunrise Homebuilders & New Life 4:00 Organizational meeting for meat canning committee Members in Room 11 5 7 New members class in Fellowship Hal l Last Week: S.S. Attendance 96, Worship Attendance 140 Budget - $1,914, Meat Canning - $1,100 50th Week Budget Report 10-12-08 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 3,200 $ 159,983 Budgeted 3,087 154,350 Over(under) 113 5,633 This Week: Tuesday, October 21 Dave Bible Stud y at Linden Village Council 7:00 Wednesday, October 2 2 Worship Team Venture Club Thursday, October 2 3 A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, October 2 5 Pastor Dave in KC for Seminar Happy Birthday: Shirley Spohn, Joe Schluckebier, Addison Pauley (Mon.), Grace Roth (Fri.) Happy Anniversary: Frank & Joy (Tues.), T ommy & Shawney (Wed.), Michael & Krista (Sat.) The Nursery will be starting November 2 . If anyone is willing to help out for a Sunday during the church servic e , there is a sign-up sheet in the back. The nursery will be for kids under the age of 3. If you have any questions, please contact Tara Stahl. Anyone wanting to help with Venture Club suppers, there is a sign-up sheet in the back. Jan Beckler is the new Primary SS Assistant Superintenden t . Thank you to Steve & Marcy and Tim & Shelly for cleaning out Sunday School room s and painting the foyer We have felt special support from the Bellwoo d Faith Family since Loree passed away on September 12t h . The cards and words of comfort continue to come to us and have been very encouraging as we remember our loss but rejoice in her new Home. Erma Burkey & Family John & Brenda Burkey The MCC Meat Canning will be held Monday and Tuesday, November 1 0 and 11 at the Milford Fire Station. We would like to collect all donations by the end of October. Next Week's Prelude: We would like all kids to be in the Sanctuary by 10:15 to watch and sing along with the Bible School `` Beach Part y '' DVD Please remember to pick up your mail each week. The Bethesda Peace Committee is pleased to announce that Steve Ratzlaff, formerly of Henderson and now pastor of Community Mennonite Churc h at Fresno, C A will be speaking in the Bethesda Fellowship Hall at 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 2 6 . Steve will be sharing from his recently published book entitled ``7 Steps to End War and Save the Planet.'' He will be voicing a clear and direct message about the condition of our planet and what must be done now to save the earth. Don't miss this opportunity to hear a Christian pacifist deliver a well documented and thought provoking message important to all of us. Remember in Prayer: ~To Live as Kingdom Citizens ~Our Farmers at Harvest Time ~Wildfires in California ~World Leaders ~Stewards and New Budget A Christian `` PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANC E '' I pledge allegiance to Jesus Chris t , and to God's kingdom for which he died one Spirit-led people the world over, indivisible, with love and justice for all. Copyright: June Alliman Yoder & J. Nelson Kraybill
Bellwood Mennonite Church
520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday School 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 October 12 , 2008 Worship Leader: Troy Martin Worship Team Accompanists: Karen Bontrager - Prelude Peg Burkey Hymns/Offertory Prelude Welcome & Announcements Praise Songs : ``Not Be Shaken ``This World is not my Home'' Call to Worship Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Song Medley: My King Medley ``Above All'', ``You are my King'' ``You are my All in All'' Sermon: Pastor Dave ``EXERCISING KINGDOM POWER'' Song of Response: ``Seek Ye First'' Blue #324 Benediction Noon Today - Appreciation lunch for adult and primary Sunday School Teachers , Superintendents and their families in the Fellowship Hall. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Last Week: S.S. Attendance 85, Worship Attendance 120, Budget - $4,631, Meat Canning - $200 49th Week Budget Report 10-5-08 Budget giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 3,153 $ 154,474 Budgeted 3,087 151,263 Over(under) ____66 ____3,211 This Week: Tuesday, October 14 Dave Bible Study at Linden Village Wednesday, October 15 Worship Team Venture Club Thursday, October 16 Dave Spiritual Retreat Day A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, October 18 Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Happy Birthday: Thurlowe Stauffer, Libby Nutzman (today), Bob Maury (Tues.), Karen Barker (Wed.), Sydney Bontrager (Fri.) Happy Anniversary: Cliff & Diane (Thurs.) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The MCC Meat Canning will be held Monday and Tuesday, November 10 and 11 at the Milford Fire Station. We will be canning turkey again this year. As we did last year, we will keep 10% of the meat canned to be distributed to local organizations. We would like to collect all donations by the end of October. Attention MYF and parents: Please come to the Pizza Kitchen next Sunday, October 19 , following the morning worship service for a planning and brainstorming meeting. We welcome ideas for Bible study, activities, etc. We'll also have information about Mennonite Youth Convention in Ohio next summer. Please plan to attend! Frank and Joy Steckly, MYF sponsors Reminder: If you are donating clothing for the Milford Community Closet on Saturday, October 25 from 9am 12 noon, please bring to the church by Wednesday, October 22 . If you would like to volunteer help sorting clothing on Friday, October 24 , please call the Methodist Church and let them know. Anabaptist Vision & Discipleship Series, Nov. 7-9, Hesston, KS : The church is undergoing radical changes under the force of electronic culture. Strange cultural paradoxes are emerging. We live as a ``tribe of individuals'' and experience life as electronic nomads physically in one place but electronically elsewhere. See Pastor Dave if you are interested in attending. Mark Lowry (Be the Miracle Tour) will be performing at the Lied Center in Lincoln on Sunday, October 26 at 6:30 pm. Ticket information etc is posted on the bulletin board in the foyer or contact Frank or Joy by Wednesday, October 15, for group rates. Next Sunday, October 19 3:00 Resthome Visitors Crestview Becomers & Believers Sunrise Homebuilders & New Life 4:00 - Organizational meeting for meat canning committee members in Room 11. 5-7:00 New members class Remember in Prayer: To Live as Kingdom Citizens Recent World Events Our Farmers at Harvest Time
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520 B Street, Milford, NE 6840 5 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday Schoo l 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 October 5, 2008 Worship Leader: Ned Pauley Worship Team Accompanists: Bonnie Burkey Prelude Peg Burkey , Hymns & Offertory Prelude Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Hymns: ``Come, now is the time to Worship'' ``Standing on the Promises'' ``My Hope is Built on nothing less'' Blue #343 Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Hymn: ``Be Still and Know that I am God'' Sermon: Pastor Dave ``STANDING FIRM'' 2 Chronicles 20:5-17 Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Song of Response: ``Jesus, Be the Centre'' Benedictio n Last Week: S.S. Attendance 78, Worship Attendance 120 Budget - $1,767 48th Week Budget Report 9-28-08 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 3,122 $ 149,843 Budgeted 3,087 148,176 Over(under) ____35 ____1,667 This Week: Tuesday, October 7 Dave Bible Stud y at Linden Village Elders 7:00 Wednesday, October 8 Worship Team Venture Club Thursday, October 9 NE Pastor Cluster A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, October 1 1 Worship Workshop in Lincoln 9-11 a.m. Happy Birthday: Marcy Fougeron (today), Troy Martin (Thurs.) Happy Anniversary: Bob & Glenda (Thurs.), Mark & Tracy (Fri.) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Board of Stewards will be preparing the 2008-2009 budget soon. Requests for budget should be given to one of them by next Sunday, October 1 2 . The board consists of Tim Burkey, Rob Heyen, Glenda Maury, treasurer and John Burkey. Reminder: Annual Reports are due today.. The MCC Meat Canning will be held Monday and Tuesday, November 1 0 and 11 at the Milford Fire Hall. We will be canning turkey again this year. The price for the turkey has gone up by 16 cents per pound so cost this year will be increased $2,880 for the same 18,000 pounds of meat processed last year. As we did last year, we will keep 10% of the meat canned to be distributed to local o rganizations. We would like to collect all donations by the end of October. An organizational meeting for canning committee members will be held on Sunday, October 1 9 , at 4 p.m. at Bellwood. Those elected to the Gifts Committee last week were Brenda Stauffe r , Kelley Pauley and Scott Spohn The United Methodist Church Wome n 's Circle is again sponsoring the Milford Community Closet on Saturday, October 2 5 from 9 am 12 noon. If you would like to donate new or gently used fall and winter clothing (no missing buttons, broken zippers, etc) please bring them to the church by Wednesday, October 2 2 . If you would like to volunteer help sorting clothing on Friday, October 2 4 , please call the Methodist Church and let them know. Make your plans to attend Mennonite Church Convention in Columbus, Ohi o June 30 July 5. See poster on bulletin board in foyer for details. Mark Lowr y (Be the Miracle Tour) will be performing at the Lied Center in Lincoln on Sunday, October 2 6 , at 6 :30 pm. Ticket information etc Is posted on the bulletin board in the foyer. Looking Ahead: October 12 Appreciation Lunch for adult & primary SS teachers and superintendents. October 19 Resthome Visitors Crestview Becomers & Believers 3:00 Sunrise Homebuilders & New Life 3:00 New Members Class 5 7 pm November 2 Congregational Forum
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520 B Street, Milford, NE 6840 5 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday Schoo l 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 September 2 8 , 2008 Worship Leader: Tim Burkey Worship Team Accompanists: Pam Erb & Paula Pickerill Prelude Welcome, Announcements & Gifts Committee Voting Call to Worship Hymns: ``I owe the Lord a morning son g '' Blue #651 ``Brethren we have met to worship'' Blue #8 ``We Praise thee O God'' Blue #99 (vs. 1,2,4) Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Denny Peters Children's Moment: Rosemary Thomas Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Hymn: ``What a Friend we have in Jesus'' Red #337 Sermon: Dan Pickerill ``HALF A LOAF'' Luke 11:11-13 Song of Response: `` Praise Go d from whom'' Blue #118 Benedictio n Last Week: S.S. Attendance 81, Worship Attendance 130 Budget - $2,395 47th Week Budget Report 9-14-08-9-21-08 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 3,151 $ 148,076 Budgeted 3,087 145,089 Over(under) ___ 64 ____2,987 This Week: Wednesday, October 1 Milford Ministeriu m Worship Team Venture Club Thursday, October 2 Mennonite Women Hostess Sharon A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, October 4 Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Happy Birthday: Gordon Stutzman (Mon.), Carson Stutzman (Tues.), Taylor Fougeron, Linda Wiley (Thurs.), Paula Martin (Fri.) Happy Anniversary: Gordon & Terri 25 (Wed.) An `Appreciation Lunch' for all adult and primary Sunday School Teacher s , Superintendents and their families will be held October 1 2 In the Fellowship Hall after church. Please RSVP to Shirley Spohn or Dave Miller by October 5 if you plan to attend. The Board of Stewards will be preparing the 2008-2009 budget soon. Requests for budget should be given to one of them by October 12. The board consists of Tim Burkey, Rob Heyen, Glenda Maury, treasurer and John Burkey. Reminder: Annual Reports are due next Sunday, October 5. The United Methodist Church Wome n 's Circle is again sponsoring the Milford Community Closet on Saturday, October 2 5 from 9 am 12 noon. If you would like to donate new or gently used fall and winter clothing (no missing buttons, broken zippers, etc) please bring to the church by Wednesday, October 2 2 . If you would like to volunteer help sorting clothing on Friday, October 2 4 , please call the Methodist Church and let them know. Make your plans to attend Mennonite Church Convention in Columbus, Ohi o June 30 July 5. See poster on bulletin board in foyer for details. Mark your calendars a Congregational Forum will be held November 2 after the morning worship service. A carry-in lunch is planned. Anabaptist Vision & Discipleship Series, Nov. 7-9, Hesston, K S : The church is undergoing radical changes under the force of electronic culture. Strange cultural paradoxes are emerging. We live as a ``tribe of individual'' and experience life as electronic nomads physically in one place but electronically elsewhere. Cost is $75 for group rate (3 + people) before Oct. 1. Please let Dave know by Tuesday, October 1 if you have interest in attending.
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520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday School 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 September 21 , 2008 Worship Leader: Jason Stahl Worship Team Accompanists: Pam Erb & Paula Pickerill Prelude Song: ``Here in this place'' Blue #6 Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Hymns: ``Come, let us all unite to sing'' Blue #12 ``I know not why God's wondrous'' Blue #338 ``Great is thy Faithfulness'' Blue #327 Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Drama: ``Eternally Yours'' Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Song: ``Down to the River'' Green #79 Sermon: Pastor Dave ``IN HOT PURSUIT'' Luke 15:1-7 Song of Response: ``I Love You Lord'' Benediction Today 5:30 7:00 If you are interested in becoming a member of Bellwood and/or thinking about being baptized, plan to attend ``Pizza with the Pastor'' today in the Fellowship Hall . Pizza and drinks provided. Last Week: S.S. Attendance 90, Worship Attendance 130 Budget $2,631, Montessori School - $225, Benevolent Fund - $100 This Week: Tuesday, September 23 Council 7:00 Wednesday, September 24 Worship Team Venture Club 6:30 Thursday, September 25 A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Friday Sunday, September 26 28 Pastor Dave at Hesston Happy Birthday: Dan Friedli (Wed.), Sandra Stauffer (Thurs.) Happy Anniversary: Steve & Marcy (Tues.) Dear Friends of Bellwood Mennonite: We want to express our gratitude for the use of your facilities for the funeral of Zach Blowers. It worked extremely well and helped in accommodating the large number of people that attended the funeral. Serving together is what it's all about. Milford Mennonite Church Sunday School corrections: Seventh Grade Nicholas Stauffer and John Stauffer Eighth Grade Chelsey Knorr, Trevor Knorr & Spencer Miller An `Appreciation Lunch' for all adult and primary Sunday School Teachers , Superintendents, and their families will be held October 12 in the Fellowship Hall after church. Please RSVP to Shirley Spohn or Dave Miller by October 5, if you plan to attend. MCC Relief Kits for Iraq are badly needed. They would like to send 20,000 kits to Iraq. Brochures are on the table in the entry with items listed for you to take and make one. Deadline is October 15 . We extend our Christian sympathy to the Erma Burkey Family on the death of her daughter, Loree. Her funeral was held in Phoenix on Tuesday, September 16 . We also extend our Christian sympathy to the Ned Pauley Family on the death of Ned's Mother, Doris. Her funeral was held on Wednesday, September 17 in Harvard. Next Sunday, September 28 , we will be voting on three persons for the Gifts Committee. Anabaptist Vision & Discipleship Series, Nov. 7-9, Hesston, KS : The church is undergoing radical changes under the force of electronic culture. Strange cultural paradoxes are emerging. We live as a ``tribe of individuals'' and experience life as electronic nomads physically in one place but electronically elsewhere. Cost is $75 for group rate (3 + people) before Oct. 1. Please see flyer on bulletin board or Pastor Dave for more details. Creation Care: How can we be better stewards of God 's gift of air, water, land and energy? Creation Care: Keepers of the Earth by biologist author Luke Gascho is a good resource to help us rethink how we use these resources and is the latest entry in MMA's Living Stewardship Series. Find it in the MMA Bookstore at
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520 B Street, Milford, NE 6840 5 Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday Schoo l 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 September 1 4 , 2008 Worship Leader: Bill Wiley Worship Te am Accompanist: Peg Burkey: Prelude Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Hymns: `` Great is the Lor d '' Blue #87 ``Majesty'' ``Open the Eyes of My Heart'' Children's Moment: Glenda Maury Hymn: ``How Deep the Father's Love for Us'' Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``Response Card'' in the offering basket. Sermon: Pastor Dave ``JOINING GOD AT WORK'' Colossians 1:15-20 Hymn: ``Renew Your Church'' Blue #363 Benedictio n Last Week: S.S. Attendance 92, Worship Attendance 130 Budget - $3,992 45th Week Budget Report 8-31-08 & 9-7-08 Budget Giving Summary Avg/Week Fiscal YTD Actual Budget Contributions $ 3,179 $ 143,050 Budgeted 3,087 138,915 Over(under) ____92 __ _4,135 This Week: Monday, September 1 5 EtCetera Appreciation Dinner 6:30 Tuesday, September 1 6 Council 7:00 Wednesday, September 1 7 Venture Club 6:30 Worship Team Thursday, September 1 8 Dave Spiritual Retrea t Day A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, September 20 Men's Prayer Breakfast - -6:45 a.m. Happy Birthday: Peg Burkey (Mon.), Chris Hostetler (Tues.), Megan Stauffer (Wed.), Troy Pickerill (Thurs.), Rosemary Thomas (Fri.), Phyllis Burkey, Donna Stauffer, Shelly Troyer (Sat.) If you are interested in becoming a member of Bellwood and/or thinking about being baptized, plan to attend ``Pizza with the Pastor'' next Sunday, September 21st from 5:30 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Learn about the past, present and future of the Bellwood Church and how you can be a part of it. Pizza and drinks will be provided. We would like to extend our gratitude for all your prayers and thoughts for us. Thank you for the food, cards and sympathy. We find comfort in the outpouring of support for us and that Zach had accepted the Lord as his Savior. God bless you all.Jim, Roxi & Darrin Blowers Anabaptist Vision & Discipleship Series, Nov. 7-9, Hesston, K S : The church is undergoing radical changes under the force of electronic culture. Strange cultural paradoxes are emerging. We live as a ``tribe of individuals'' and experience life as electronic nomads physically in one place but electronically elsewhere. Cost is $75 for group rate (3 + people) before Oct. 1, Please see flyer on bulletin board or Pastor Dave for more details. Correction: Carson Stutzman's email address should have read All changes (new addresses, phone numbers, etc.) for the new Faith Family Directory need to be turned into the office by next Sunday, September 2 1 . Remember in Prayer this week: ``Experiencing God Series'' Ned Pauley Family (his mother) Lawrence Beckler Trevor Knorr Grace Roth Loree Burkey
520 B Street, Milford, NE 68405
Church Office 761-2709 Montessori School 761-3095 Website: Sunday School 9:30, Worship Service 10:30 September 7, 2008 Worship Leader: Craig Bontrager Worship Team Accompanists: Pam Erb & Paula Pickerill Prelude Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Hymns: ``You're Worthy of My Praise'' `` The Way'' ``Praise, I will Praise You Lord'' HWB #76 Receiving God's Word 2nd Graders Sharing Joys & Concerns Pastoral Prayer Offertory: Please sign and drop your ``response Card'' in the offering basket. Hymn: ``Jesus help us live in peace'' STJ #52 Sermon: Pastor Dave ``BEING A GODLY SERVANT'' Philippians 2:5-11 Elder Installation: Dennis Peters Hymn: ``Will you let me by your servant'' HWB #307 Benediction Song of Response: ``Jesus took a towel'' HWB #449 Last Week: S.S. Attendance 60, Worship Attendance 108 Budget - $1,708, Scholarship - $300, Missions - $542, Benevolent - $592.50, Montessori School - $340 This Week: Tuesday, September 9 African Children's Choir at UMC 7:00 Wednesday, September 10 Venture Club begins 6:30 Worship Team Thursday, September 11 A.A. & Alanon 7:30 Saturday, September 13 Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:45 a.m. Happy Birthday: Sloane Beckler (today), Izabelle Yeackley (Mon.) Erma Burkey, Tony Beckler, Aubreanna Miller (Tues.), Tara Stahl, Caley Nelsen (Wed.), Delmer Roth (Fri.) Happy Anniversary: Gerald & Pauline (Mon.), Ellis & Rosemary (Wed.) If you plan to attend the Et-Cetera appreciation dinner on Monday, September 15, please let Merrill or Vi Stutzman know today. Next Sunday, September 14, we will be nominating three (3) members to be put on the Gifts Committee for a two year term. Those remaining on the committee for another year are Jan Beckler, Paula Pickerill and Jodi Roth. Those going off are Ellis Martin, Carla Yeackley & Tara Stahl Thank You to everyone who helped with the Block Party. It was a success and we will plan to do it again next year. I want to thank you all for your prayers, cards and coming to visit me while I was in the hospital. It's nice to be home. God bless you all. ~Grace Roth Venture Club kids be sure to check your mailbox today for the new Venture Club brochures. Also, there is a sign-up sheet in the back for Venture Club suppers for September and October. The Decorating Ministry will meet Wednesday, September 17th at 7 pm in room #11. Rosemary Thomas & Tammy Miller The Bellwood Montessori School is looking for someone to clean the classroom 3 ½ hours a week. If interested, please contact Sandra. Time for Annual Reports Those of you that have to turn in an Annual Report will find a notice in your mailbox today. These need to be turned into the office by October 5 Parents in your mailbox each week you will find a ``Children's Worship Bulletin'' suited for your child's age group, 3-6 or 7-12 years. If you are interested in becoming a member of Bellwood and/or thinking about being baptized, plan to attend ``Pizza with the Pastor'' on Sunday, September 21st from 5:30 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Learn about the past, present and future of the Bellwood Church and how you can be a part of it. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Work has begun on the new Faith Family Directory. If you have any new addresses, phone numbers (your cell phone and email if you want them in) please turn into the office as soon as possible. Jumpstart! 2008 Saturday, September 13, at Faith Mennonite Church in Newton, KS. Jumpstart is for everyone who cares about Christian nurture in the congregation, especially pastors, teachers, Christian education committees. If interested in going contact Peg or Shirley by Monday, September 8. From the Eicher Mennonite Church in Wayland, IA We are writing your congregation to extend an invitation to join us for a retirement celebration for our pastor, Herb Yoder, who will be retiring from the ministry after 60 years of serving Mennonite Churches. The celebration will be held October 19. The service begins at 10:30 and will be followed by a catered luncheon in the church fellowship hall. If you plan to attend RSVP by September 25 to Kelly Overton, 502 North Jefferson St., Wayland, IA 52654 or email her at Cards and letters should also be sent to her for Herb so they can present them all to him on that day. Remember in Prayer this week: ~ ``Experiencing God Series'' ~ Delmer Roth ~Ways to use our SHAPE ~ Anna Mae Stauffer ~Venture Club ~ Thelma Stutzman ~Those affected by recent hurricanes ~ Trevor Knorr ~SS kids and teachers for the new year ~Ned Pauley Family (his mother) |
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