Welcome to our worship service. May you be blessed as you meet God and be empowered for the week ahead.
Sunday, April 28, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Worship Leader: Jennifer Krotz Speaker: Pastor Ben Cassels Congregational Prayer: Pastor Ben Cassels
Reader: Jennifer Krotz
Nursery Helper: Rita Reimer
Accompanist: Ian VanderBurgh
Choir: Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir
Carolyn VanderBurgh, Director
Children’s Story: Helen Baergen Christine Klaver-Schmidt, Accompanist
Children are welcome in the worship service or younger children may be taken to
the Nursery along the Administration Hallway following the Children’s Time.
Worship Focus: Sing, sing, make a joyful noise, Sing make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Sing, sing, praise Him and rejoice, Sing, make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
GATHERING
Prelude
Gathering Hymn: “I owe my Lord a morning song” STJ # 112
Welcome/Work and Care of the Church
Passing of the Peace
Call to Worship: from Psalm 118
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
We believe God has made us a people, to invite others to follow Christ, to encourage one another to deeper commitment, to proclaim forgiveness of sins and hope, to reconcile people to God through word and deed, to bear witness to the power of love over hate, to proclaim Jesus the Ruler of all, to meet the daily tasks of life with purpose, to suffer joyfully for the cause of right, to the ends of the earth, to the end of the age, to the praise of Christ’s glory.
Song: “Sing praise to God who reigns” HWB # 59
(Children come forward on verse 3)
Children’s Story
Song of Blessing: “O sing to the Lord” STJ # 12
Congregational Prayer:
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Offering and Prayer
Hymn: “Praise him, praise him!” HWB # 100
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Scripture Lesson II: Psalm 150
Leader: Praise the Lord!
People: Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament!
Leader: Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
People: Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp!
Leader: Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!
People: Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
All: Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Reflection
Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir
Sing, Sing a Joyful Song J. Paul Williams and Joseph Martin
A Rainbow is a Promise Becki Slagle Mayo
Dry Bones arr. Dave and Jean Perry
When I Turn my Heart to Heaven J. Paul Williams
Ride the Sweet Chariot arr. Sally K. Albrecht
Sing Me a Song Leonard Enns
RESPONDING
Hymn of Response: “Now thank we all our God” HWB # 86
Benediction – spoken
IMCC - Blessing Katie Moren Bart
Postlude
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A very special welcome to Inter-Mennonite Children’s Concert Choir!
The Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir is part of the Menno Singers family of choirs, a registered charitable organization, which seeks to engage and enrich the lives of its singers through high calibre choral experiences and related educational experiences. For over fifty years, the Inter-Mennonite Children's Choir has been part of the Kitchener-
Waterloo musical community. Presently, the choir has approximately 90 singers between the ages of 6-14 from various church and musical backgrounds and divides into three groups—the Training Choir, Concert Choir and the Small Ensemble—according to musical experience. Singers have the opportunity to share their musical skills in concerts, church services and various functions throughout the region and the choir's schedule includes an annual Christmas and Spring Concert. We are grateful to W-K United Mennonite Church for sharing your space with us for so many years. You have been a vital part of this ministry! Blessings to you!
Thanks for your contribution to our worship today!!
TODAY AT W-K
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Congregational Conversation in the Sanctuary following worship
Note: No Coffee time this morning
1:00 – 5:00 pm. Gym/Kitchen rental
Next Sunday – May 5, 2019
9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. Worship Service Speaker: Steph Chandler-Burns
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parish Nurse Clinic Hours
Waterloo Mennonite Homes – Tuesday 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
W-KUM Church – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Financial Report: Thank you for your offering of April 21st
Congregational Conversation, Sunday, April 28, 10:45-11:45am. In this meeting we will hear information regarding Erb Street Mennonite Church, recent thinking about our own financial and volunteer resources and think about our options for the way forward. This meeting will take place in the sanctuary right
after worship. All are encouraged to remain for conversation. Please note: A follow-up congregational meeting is planned for Sunday, May 12
th in the gym from 11:00 a.m. to Noon.
Surprise!: Things you have never noticed about the Easter story A closer look at the Easter story reveals some strange, unexpected, and even humourous details. Our Easter worship series from May 5 to June 2 explores the deeper meaning of these lesser-known characters, events, and connections. Join us as we encounter the mystery of the Risen Christ, and witness God's surprising and transforming love for the world.
This week at W-K
Monday, April 29 Noon English Class
Tuesday, April 30 Noon Silver Spoons
Noon – 3:00 p.m. English Class
1:00 p.m. Quilters
2:00 p.m. Fleisch Piroshki making
6:00 p.m. IMCC Rehearsal
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7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study – Room 7
Wednesday, May 1 9:00 a.m. Mission Circle
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Deacons Meeting - Lounge
Noon – 3:00 p.m. English Class
2:00 pm. Fleisch Piroshki making
7:30 p.m. Jubilation Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 2 10:00 a.m. WALC Exercise group
Noon – 3:00 p.m. English Class
6:00 p.m. Church Supper
Friday, May 3 1:00 p.m. House of Friendship
Saturday, May 4 9:00 am. – Noon Gym Rental
Lunch Bunch will meet on Wednesday, May 1st at 12:30 p.m. at
Kelseys Original Roadhouse, 576 King Street North in Waterloo. All women are welcome to attend.
Newcomers Lunch: Are you new (or "new again") to W-K in the last two years? Then you are invited to a special lunch on Sunday, May 5
th from 11:15 a.m. -
12:15 p.m. in the church gym. This is an opportunity to meet other newcomers, connect with some of our church leaders, and hear about what's happening around WK. Childcare will be provided once the meal is done. Please RSVP with numbers and any allergies to Pastor Ben ([email protected]) or any of the deacons.
The next Church Supper is May 2nd
at 6:00 p.m. Please sign up on the Courtyard Window TODAY for pizza and entertainment!
Fleisch Piroschki Project for the May 2019 Relief Sale
Together we will make over 3000 fleisch piroschki and raise over $6,000 for World Relief. We need about 50 people! All ages welcome, male and
female. No experience needed---on the job training provided! Donations to cover expenses are gratefully accepted. Please contact Janice Harder at to volunteer:
Meat Sausage (at church) Buns (at City Café Bakery
Tuesday, April 30 2:00-4:00 Tuesday, April 30 6:00-9:00 Wednesday, May 1 2:00-4:00 Wednesday, May 1 6:00-9:00 Tuesday, May 7 2:00-4:00 Tuesday, May 7 6:00-9:00 Wednesday, May 8 2:00-4:00 Wednesday, May 8 6:00-9:00
The Mennonite Relief Sale Promotion Dinner will be held on Monday, April 29
th at Bingeman’s
beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and are available from Henry Epp.
Mary Allen Neighbourhood Events: There are many opportunities to get to know our neighbours this spring, through participation in fun activities for all ages. See the Mary Allen Neighbourhood Association April Newsletter on Bulletin Board # 8 for more information on upcoming events, such as a scavenger hunt, spring soccer league, park clean-up, family fun fair, and the KW Earth Day Celebration.
News about Summer Services: This Summer there will be six combined services with Erb Street Mennonite Church. WKUM will plan and host the first three (June 30, July 7, July 14) and Erb St will plan and host the final three (July 21,
July 28, Aug. 5). We are committed to helping provide transportation to Erb St for those who need it; more details to follow. If you are in town for any of these six weeks, please make a special effort to attend these services as our experiences will help guide future conversations with Erb St.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Health and Wellness Activities:
Tuesday, May 7th
from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Nutrition in Motion: Veggies, Veggies and more veggies… Come out to discuss...”Why veggies and plant-based diets”
Its Spring – time to nurture the earth and enjoy nature...
Watch in your neighbourhood for outdoor activities and Spring Clean \-up days; enjoy our many trails and walkways;
I have information on Woolwich Healthy Community Days – planned local hikes, tree planting and more....
Thursday morning fitness class is still on through May and June from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. each Thursday. Gentle cardio, strength and balance .... keys to preventing falls and even dementia.
For more information contact Karen Watson, Parish Nurse [email protected]
WIDER CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
Celebration! Join Menno Singers, Menno Youth Singers and Mennonite Mass Choir (140 voices strong) under the direction of Brandon Leis as they perform Mendelssohn’s Symphony-Cantata, Hymn of Praise (Lobgesang). The concert will be Saturday, May 4
th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s
Lutheran Church, 49 Queen Street North in Kitchener. See the poster on Bulletin Board # 4 for more information.
The Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir is pleased to present: Sing Me A Song. The concert will take place on Sunday, May 5 at 3:00 pm, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Kitchener. Tickets are $10 each, $5 for children (5-18) and will be available at the door or from a chorister. Come and join us for an afternoon of inspiration and wonderful singing! Poster on Bulletin Board # 4.
Menno Youth Singers: The Menno Youth Singers Spring Concert is coming up! MYS would love to have you join us for our annual spring concert. The evening will include a concert, a silent auction, and lots of great food. No admission fee; donations gratefully accepted. Please join us
Friday, May 10, 2019 at 7:00PM at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, 100 Benjamin Road, Waterloo. Poster on Bulletin Board # 4.
Sunday, May 5, 2:30 p.m. at the Detweiler Meeting House, 3445 Roseville Road, Roseville. Come and enjoy "Sounds of Spring" featuring Bluebird, a Guelph-based female a cappella barbershop quartet. They will be joined by the Fiddlestix String Quartet from Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. A freewill offering in support of Meetinghouse operations will be held. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Laurence Martin at 519-504-4591 for more information.
The Interfaith Grand River Annual Community Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 1
st at Bingeman’s beginning at
7:00 a.m. This year’s speaker is Rev. Rosalyn Elm, Oneida Nation and Renison Chaplain. Her topic is “From Settler to Sojourner”. Tickets are $25 each and are available from www.eventastic.com or Erb and Good Funeral Home.
Shalom Counselling Services presents their annual fundraising breakfast on Saturday, May 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Waterloo North Mennonite Church. Mardi and Alex Tindal will be speaking on: “Community Well-being: Loneliness and other impacts on mental health”. Tickets are $30. Contact www.shalomcounselling.org/breakfast or call 519-886-9690 by April 29
th.
See the poster on Bulletin Board # 4. The Debajehmujig Theatre Group from Manitoulin Island will be visiting K-W from May 6 to11 to meet and share stories with a variety of people in order to develop deeper relationship with the people and the land. Their time here will culminate with a drama presentation at U of W on Saturday, May 11 at 7pm. For more information please see: http://divestwaterloo.ca/events/ and to register for free tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/maamawi-tickets-59936389354. Rockway Mennonite Church has volunteered to host this group and some local indigenous supporters for a potluck dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at 6 pm. There will be some opportunity for storytelling and questions, all are welcome. Those attending are asked contribute to the
meal by signing up to bring a dish at: https://perfectpotluck.com/meals.php?t=EWBJ4119
AGM and Paddle the Grand Fundraiser for Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, Saturday May 11, 2pm: Silver Lake supplies canoes and equipment and you enjoy a 2 hour afternoon paddle through Waterloo Region’s beautiful countryside. This fun, family-friendly event ends at Kiwanis Park (Kitchener) with dinner provided. Funds raised help support Silver Lake’s summer camp program. Please join us on the river or support a paddling team! To register or donate visit www.slmc.ca. The AGM will take place at Kiwanis Park (Kitchener) at 2pm. For more information visit www.slmc.ca
Ride-a-Bus Event in Waterloo Get to know Grand River Transit and the new ION system. On Saturday, May 25, you are invited to participate in a free orientation session sponsored by Waterloo’s Age Friendly Committee and GRT. This event is designed for older adults wishing
to become comfortable with bus and train service in Waterloo Region. The event includes a short training session with GRT community relations providers, an escorted outing on a GRT bus to sites within the city of Waterloo, and a free lunch with your fellow trainees. The event will begin and end at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. When registering, please give your full name, address, telephone number and e-mail so that you may receive at the event your personal GRT EasyGO fare card. To register, please call Shelley Sprague at 519 888 6356, or e-mail her at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you. The Board of Directors for Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp is pleased to
announce the hiring of Chris Oldham as our new Executive Director! Chris comes with extensive camp experience and we look forward to working with him in his new role as we continue the mission
and vision of the camp. Chris will assume his role on July 1, 2019. As Chris
will be moving from Saskatchewan with his wife Sherri and 2 children, any leads for local rental housing would be welcome and can be forwarded to: [email protected] Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp Looking for a summer job? If so, check out Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp. We provide opportunities for you to impact the lives of young people, serve in a safe and fun environment, grow in your ability to be a leader and have fun through it all! We are currently looking to fill the roles of Cabin Leader, Summer Maintenance Staff, Assistant Cooks and Lifeguards. For more information or to apply, go to www.hiddenacres.ca or contact Chris Pot at 519-625-8602 or [email protected] W-KUM Vision statement:
To live and learn the way of Jesus
as we strive to build a community of wholeness and shalom
with each other and our neighbours
as we nurture our understanding of the way of Jesus
as we explore the spiritual mystery and wonder of God in
