July 20, 2003

God's Table
Y'all Come

Then people will come from east and west,
from north and south,
and will eat in the kingdom of God.

July 20, 2003

Gathering in Christ's name

Call to worship
Prayer of invocation
Hymns What Is This Place HWB 1
I Sing the Mighty Power of God HWB 46
Children's Story
Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness HWB 327

Proclaiming God's Word

Scripture Colossians 2:16-23
Sermon "Christ's Transforming Freedom"
Hymn There Are Many Gifts HWB 304

Responding to God's call

Joys and concerns
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer
Offering
Announcements
Hymn God Be With You HWB 430
Benediction

Today

Worship Leader - Maren Tyedmers Hange
Music - Jen & Greg Larson Sawin
Sermon - Roy Hange
Nursery - Maughlin family

Announcements

Ladies, final reminder: If you want to attend the Women's Retreat in Williamsburg, September 26-28, fill out a registration form and make your lodging reservations immediately. Joyce Hutchinson will have additional brochures available on Sunday.

The pastors will be in Germany July 24-August 13. In case of an emergency please contact a member of the pastoral care team: Lois Alderfer, Mel Janzen, Dottie Scott.

A theater piece that celebrates the energy, hope and faith of nine young people from the Bronx, New York City, will have four performances at Eastern Mennonite University. The play, "wHAcHAgoNNAdU?," combines the words, stories, poetry and music of youth in confronting the deepest questions of their lives. Performances will be given 7 & 9 pm Friday, Aug. 1 and 6 & 8 pm Saturday, Aug. 2, in the Studio Theater at EMU. The studio theater is located on ground floor at the south end of EMU's University Commons. Admission is $3 in advance, $5 at the door. For reservations, call 540-432-4692 or e-mail richard.pannell@emu.edu.

Make Christian Fellowship at home a gift to the needy. 2003 Peace Fellowship Meal Sunday is scheduled for September 14. The Harrisonburg District Council, of VA Mennonite Conference, invites you to extend your table as a host or participate as a guest. The proceeds raised by this new fundraising endeavor will benefit MCC, VMBM and New Bridges. Watch for more details in a brochure coming your way soon!

Prayers and Praises

VMBM: The newest congregation in Bari, Italy, Centro Koinonia, held its dedication service on June 1. Groups of believers from the Mennonite churches in Palermo and Salerno traveled as long as ten hours to give their blessing and best wishes for the new beginning in Bari. Pray that this congregation will offer authentic fellowship and belonging in Jesus' Name.

Mennonite Mission Network: Pray for the Youth Venture team serving in Bogotá, Colombia, July 25-August 11, participating with Justapaz, the justice and peace ministry of the Colombia Mennonite Church. The volunteers learn about the Colombian church and social justice during their cross-cultural experience.

Pray for the local services for people in need: Love Inc., Shelter for Help in Emergency, Foodbank and the Salvation Army.

Pray for the Nissley family who are leaving this week for a two week service trip to Puerto Rico.