Focus Verse: The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches. Matthew 13:31-32
The songs we sang:
HWB 99 We praise thee, O God
HWB 420 Heart with loving heart united
STS 56 Unless a grain of wheat
HWB 614 In the bulb there is a flower
HWB 384 We give thee but thine own
STJ 77 The peace of the earth be with you
Children’s Time: The kids talked about all the fun things they wanted to do with their moms, and were encouraged to think about all the women who play an important role in their lives. They even handed out treats at the end of the service!
Scripture texts: Isaiah 61: 1-3 & 10-11; Colossians 1:1-6
Sermon slides: From Roots to Fruits
And, a few announcements…
Church Council is calling a membership meeting immediately following the morning worship service on Sunday, May 27th. the search committee has been working since September to find a pastor for Glenlea. The committee has sent a recommendation forward for this position. Council has approved of the recommendation and well be seeking the church’s affirmation at that meeting. Please be sure to attend.
We are pleased to welcome International Witness Workers Mike & Cheryl Nimz next Sunday. They are currently working in youth programming in the United Kingdom.
There will be no Sunday School on May 20th (long weekend) and the service will begin at 10am. We will also be having our Pentecost communion service on May 20th. Blessings as you prepare your hearts & minds to come and sit & partake at the Lord’s table.
Church Shower for Olivia Wiebe (Owen Baerg’s fiancee) on Monday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. here at the church. If you would like to donate monies for a group gift, please see Tammy prior to May 20.
WMSCI would like to announce its 2017 Annual General Meeting, which will be taking place on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 7 p.m., in the Heritage Room at Lindenwood Manor. Connect with Cheryl is you are interested in attending as a delegate.
Interested in learning more about Mennonite Collegiate Institute? We invite prospective students & families to join us at MCI in Gretna, MB, May 29th at 6pm for dinner, followed by an MCI Information night at 7pm. Information will focus on Faith-based learning, Music, Athletics and Finances. Please register for dinner by emailing kaylagiesbrecht@mciblues.net or calling the school at (204)327-5891, or feel free to come at 7pm for Information Night.
Join us for Mennonite Collegiate Institute’s 4th Annual Golf Classic – Saturday, June 2nd at Oakview Golf Club in Gretna, MB. Registration begins at 10am, Shotgun start at 11am. $100/person. Register today at info@mciblues.net
On June 3, Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna welcomes you to Saengerfest, with a worship service at 10:30 am followed by lunch and a 2:00 pm concert. Lunch is available by donation. Join the MCI community as we worship and fellowship together!
Grow Hope with us! This spring, we invite you to join us to help end hunger by sponsoring a Grow Hope acre. Because of government matching, every gift grows providing relief to people facing food insecurity, drought and displacement. Find out more about Grow Hope and join the movement at mccmb.ca/growhope or call 204-261-6381.
MDS volunteer opportunity in Williams Lake, BC. Fires in central BC in 2017 destroyed thousands of acres of forest as well as many homes. On May 20 MDS will begin rebuilding in the community and we need volunteers. For more information or to volunteer go to https://mds.mennonite.net or phone 204-261-1274.
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