SUNDAY SERIES AT SMC October 30, 2016 Worship Service Hymn #344, I Will Sing of my Redeemer Welcome & Call to Worship Time of greeting each other Children s Story ~ Debbie Hedrick Your Name Revelation Song Holy, Holy Holy Congregational Prayer ~ Steve Leinbach Children ages 3 to Kindergarten are invited to Children's Church Offering ~ Hymn #420, Hearts With Loving Hearts United Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 ~ Cory & Linda Longacre Message: Marriage, the Three Stranded Rope ~ Pastor Tim Bentch Hymn #623, When Love is Found Mission Moment, House of Hope Pancake Breakfast ~ Genesis Class Words of Sending Following our service, members of our Prayer Team are available at the front of the sanctuary to pray with you. A Congregational Meeting will be held during Sunday School today in the Fellowship Hall. Children ages 3 to 5th grade will meet in the gym. Jr. & Sr. High Youth will meet in their classrooms.
Congregational Meeting TODAY during the Sunday School hour ~ Children ages 3 to 5th grade will meet in the gym with Simcha Dance Ministries (Sarah Scorzetti is Co-Director). The team will do a worship dance demonstration/workshop for the children. The children will get to see a couple of worship dances, learn about why people do worship dance and also try out some moves themselves! If you have any questions contact Sarah! Franconia Conference and Eastern District Conference invite you to attend our Joint Conference Assembly, Friday and Saturday, November 4 & 5 at Penn View Christian School. Join us for worship, music, new leader recognition, workshops, fellowship and much more. All sessions are open to ANYONE who wishes to attend, voting or non-voting, and lunch is free for anyone who pre-registers. Childcare is also available; find information and register at edc-fmc.org/assembly/. Save these dates! Sister s Making Connections Coffee & Care Packages Saturday, November 12, at 9:30am in the Sr. High Youth Room Souderton Mennonite Homes, Holiday Bazaar Friday, November 11 (9am-6pm) and Saturday November 12 (9am-3pm) Crafters, baked goods & holiday specials in the Corner Store. House of Hope Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, November 13, 7:30-9am in the SMC Fellowship Hall. Donations will be accepted at the door. Sponsored by the Genesis SS Class. SMC Benefit Hymn Sing Sunday, November 20, 4pm in the Sanctuary. Traditional hymns sung, and led, by Pastor Tim Bentch. An offering will be taken for Haiti relief. Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 23, 6:30pm SMC Office Hours Monday (Closed ) Tues ~ Thurs 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday ~ 8:30 am to 1:00 pm 215-723-3088 www.soudertonmennonite.org
Service Opportunities at SMC Service Opportunity Tonight! Haiti service night tonight, Sunday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the church Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to come help prepare supplies and pack micronutrients for distribution in Haiti. Help our Children s Sunday School classes collect items for Operation Christmas Child NOW through November 13th. The children will pack the boxes together during SS on November 20th which will then be sent to children in some the of the hardest to reach countries around the world. Donation boxes and gift ideas are in the Main Lobby. It s that time of year again! Time to donate your extra 2017 calendars to Graterford Prison Ministries under the care of Chaplain Russell Gates. Calendars are appreciated by inmates as they can enjoy the photos, record family events, legal/court appointments and scheduled prison events. Used or new devotional books also provide wonderful spiritual food for their difficult journey. Please place them in the mailbox of Don & Bonnie Bergey. Service Trip Opportunity ~ Travel to Bethany Birches Camp in Plymouth, Vermont from July 9 to 15, 2017. We will be assisting camp personnel in whatever type of work that will be needed at that time. Contact Steve Halteman at 215-536-5367. Are you passionate about sharing Jesus with children in a fun environment? The SMC Vacation Bible School Team has the following positions open: Craft, Décor & Storyteller Coordinators Contact Sarah Scorzetti (215-723-3088 x 108) or Dee Johnson (215-721-1651) with interest or questions! Statistics for October 23, 2016 Worship Service Attendance: 301 MEP ~ $ 13,622 Missions ~ $12,156 General Fund~ $7,844
This week at a glance... Sunday, October 30 8:15am to 9am Prayer Gathering 9:30am Worship Service 10:50am Congregational Meeting, Fellowship Hall Children ages 3 to 5th grade will meet in the gym 5 to 7pm Pickleball, WSCC Tuesday, November 1 9am to 3pm 7pm Quilt N Knot Ministry, Fellowship Hall Prayer Shawl Ministry, Main Lobby Wednesday, November 2 Community Meal 6 to 6:45pm Fellowship Hall Chicken Sandwiches, Chips, Veggies, & Desserts Hosted by the Mediators Sunday School Class 7pm Young Adult Volleyball, 6:15 to 7pm Joyful Noise (grades 2-8)Choir Room 7 to 8pm Clubs (age 3 to 5th grade), Children s Dpt. 7 to 8pm Youth Fellowship (6 to 12th), Youth Center 7 to 8pm Unique Women Hang Out, Nook 7 to 8pm Men s Bible Study, Rm300/302 Studying James 3: 1-12 7 to 8pm Women s Bible Study, Rm 119 7pm Adult Choir Practice, Choir Room 7pm N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous) Rm 305/307 Thursday, November 3 7:30pm A.A. Big Book Step Study, Rm 313/315 7:30pm Men s Over-40 Basketball, WSCC Friday to Saturday, November 4 & 5 Franconia Conference Assembly & Workshops Next Sunday, November 6 ~ Message by Pastor Tim Bentch 8:15am to 9am 9:30am 10:50am Prayer Gathering Worship Service Sunday School for all ages
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday morning November 13 7:30 am to 9am in the SMC Fellowship Hall. Donations will be accepted at the door to raise money for the House of Hope. (Located across the street from SMC) Hosted by the Genesis Sunday School Class
October 5th - December 14th Community Meal: 6:00 to 6:45 PM 10/05 Italian Chicken, Rice, Veggie, Salad, Dessert 10/12 Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie, Salad, Dessert 10/19 Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit Salad, Dessert 10/26 Spaghetti Pie, Veggie, Salad, Bread, Dessert 11/02 Chicken Sandwich, Chips, Veggie, Salad, Dessert 11/9 Egg Casserole, Fruit Salad, Dessert 11/16 Shepherds Pie, Bread, Applesauce, Salad, Dessert 11/23 Thanksgiving Service 6:30 pm ~ No meal served tonight 11-30 Hotdogs, Mac & Cheese, Veggie, Salad, Dessert 12/07 Pasta, Meatballs, Veggie, Salad, Dessert 12/14 BBQ Chicken, Potatoes, Veggie, Salad, Dessert