Call to worship based on Psalm 79:1-8
L 1
We
will tell the next generation
The
praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,
His
power, and the wonders He has done.
L 2
Let
the next generation know,
Even
the children yet to be born,
That
they will put their trust in God.
Men
We
will speak about men of faith: Abraham, Moses, Peter and Paul.
Women We
will sing about women of faith: Hannah,
Esther, Mary and Ruth.
Men
We
will recall God’s faithfulness to our ancestors.
Women We
will tell stories of God’s
kindness and mercy.
L 1
Let
us remember even today what God has done.
Voices of those 50 and over
We
give thanks for exceeding last year’s congregational budget.
We
rejoice in the good news about the capital campaign’s progress.
We
are grateful for God’s provision of good work and generous hearts.
Voices of those under 50
We
give thanks for the birth of Clare Elise
And
invite all our children to put their trust in God.
We
see God’s goodness in bringing new people to Shalom.
L 2
Keep
us alert to God’s wonders and deeds.
Give
us opportunity to tell the generations.
ALL
Make
us a people with hearts loyal to God
As
we declare God to the generations.
Introduction to the meeting
Congregational hymn For the beauty of the earth HWB 89
Reading
“Tuesdays
with Morrie,” by Mitch Albom, pgs 91-94
A Family life story by Roxanne Cross
Children’s story Love you forever, by Robert Munsch
Musical rendition “I’ll love you forever” by Johnnylunchbreak
Prayer by Sarah Wenger Shenk:
A Love song Tell me why
Poem “To My Mother” by Wendell Berry read by Janet Ry
Congregational hymn Will you let me be your servant HWB 307
Scripture reading Romans 12:9-21
Sermon
Twelve
principles to strengthen and heal family life
Hymn of response
Long
before my journey’s start
SJ
36
Sharing, offering and
prayers
Hymn for sending Bless be the tie that binds HWB 421
* The offering is a
commitment
of our regular attendees. Visitors
should feel no obligation to donate.
Visitors and regular attendees are invited to submit the “I wish
card” found in the back of the hymnal.
SHALOM COMMUNITY CHURCH HAPPENINGS
Finance Committee
Facilities Committee
Mom’s Small Group
Slow Cookers
Nurture Meeting #2 January 21 1 pm Ty
Service – Outreach
January
21
1
pm Ty
Readers Club
January
21
[The death of Ivan Illich by L. Tolstoy; all are welcome to attend]
Congregational Life Committee Jan 27 9 AM Mr/Py
Worship Committee
Feb
5
7:30
Wk
Congregational Meeting
Feb
Peace and Justice Interest Feb 12 7:30 Wk
Nurture Comm. Meeting
Feb
13
Poetry Meeting Feb 16 7:30am Ry
A FOUR SUNDAY SERIES ON FAMILY LIFE, January 21, January 28, February 4th, and February 18th. TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN AND HEAL FAMILY LIFE
through sharing stories, songs, poetry, prayers, biblical teaching and literature. Please see the handout and respond by telling Paul Versluis how and on what date you
would be willing to participate.
Please calendar in Feb 11th, immediately after the noon potluck, for our first quarter congregational meeting. The routine agenda for this meeting is reports
from the Worship Cmte, Congregational Life Cmte (CLC), and Discernment Cmte. We'll also approve the minutes from the Nov. '06 mtg, attached here (2007 budget
as attachment that goes with the minutes will follow shortly in a separate email). Let me know if there are other items that you'd like to have on the agenda for the Feb mtg.
Moderator, Janis Mr/Py.
Rotating Potlucks will occur on Jan.20, Feb.17 and March 17. Be a host and or participant by calling or emailing Betsy Hy. Rotating potlucks are meals that take place
at people's homes and include anywhere from 6-16 people. Each month if you participate, you get to eat with a different group of people. If you host, you host once. These
potlucks are an excellent way to get to know new people-- whether you have been around a long time or are new yourself. You can participate one or all of the months. The
host decides on the menu and assigns food to each of the guests. These are always total family affairs too. Most everyone in the church participates and in the years we
have been doing the potlucks we've gone from 5 to 12- hosts per month, which are the numbers we had last year. Betsy Hy is in the process of compiling the lists of folks
who want to participate and host nd would appreciate you emailing or calling her and letting her know if you want to join the fun. Please respond whether you have
participated before or not.
There will be a shower for Chris and Emily and their baby daughter, Clare Elise Br Br on Saturday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Ruth and Nelson Sz. Please
bring finger food snacks to share. You can direct questions to Norene Ky
If
you have Congregational concerns, please contact the Congregational
Life Committee. Leland Rp, Patti, or Dave
Py at
DENOMINATIONAL NEWS
Please view the
Paul Versluis will be attending a ‘Nonviolent
Atonement Conference in
Matt Kaiser, who works with the Lambi Fund through Mennonite Voluntary Service, will be our speaker on February 11th.
SERVICE OUTREACH
MCC is appealing for 25,000 health kits, 7,000 relief kits, and 500 AIDS care kits to be donated by Jan. 31. To help fill the need, SOC is sponsoring a collection for health kits. These kits are often presented to children living in refugee camps, who do not have access to hygiene supplies. Some are given to women in rural education centers to encourage health care. A collection box for donated kits will be available on January 21st.
Contents for Health Kits (NEW items only)
* 1 toothbrush (adult size; leave in wrapper)
* 1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (minimum 130ml / 6oz;
leave in
box)
* 1 bar soap (110-140g / 4-5oz, in wrapper)
* 1 fingernail clipper
* 1 hand towel (larger than fingertip, dark color)
Place contents in gallon-sized Ziplock bag. For more information, visit online mcc.org/kits.
Tell me why the stars do shine
Tell me why the ivy twines
Tell me why the sky's so blue
And then I'll tell you, just why I love you
Because God made the stars to shine
Because God made the ivy twine
Because God made the sky's so blue
Because God made you, that's why I love you