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Come
thou
long
expected
Jesus.
WO R S H I P W A L K W I T N E S S
Scripture Reader - Sandra Dick, Prophetic Reader - Kyle Burgess Candle Lighters - Tyson Bergen, Liam Brown, Vivienne Fittler, Organist - Marlene Konrad Song Leader - Tom Overton, Shofar - Glenn Sellick, Children’s Story - Andrea Warkentin
Instrumental Music - Jose Blanco Machinea, Powerpoint - Bill Konrad
Carol Singing
Shofar Call to Worship Prophetic Reading - Isaiah 12:1-6
Lighting the Candle of Joy
Song - ‘Light the Candle’ (Screen)
Prayer of Invocation
Song - ‘Lo, how a rose’ #211
Scripture Readings - Psalm 19:1-10, John 15:9-17
Giving our Gifts Song - ‘The angel Gabriel’ #180
Prayers of the People
Song - ‘Come thou long expected’ #178
Children’s story
Sermon - ‘I couldn’t wait for Saturday’ Song - ‘Praise the Lord, sing hallelujah’ #50
Benediction
Leamington United Mennonite Church Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 9:45 a.m.
3rdAdvent Speaker - Peter Neufeld, Worship Leader - Frieda Lepp
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Welcome to our Visitors - To all our visitors today, we
welcome you in the name of Christ. We are delighted that you
have joined us for our worship service and hope you sense
God’s presence among us. If you have a personal need or
would like more information about the church please fill out a
Welcome Card in the pew rack in front of you and put it in the offering plate.
After the worship service you are welcome to join us for coffee and fellowship in
the foyer. We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you.
Welcome …
Light the Candle Carl F. Schalk
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German Worship Service – Sunday, September 13, 2015 Come and join in a time of singing the most familiar German hymns with Kurt Schachowskoy accompanied by Martha Janzen.
Call to Worship (inspired by Isaiah 12)
Come, sing to the Lord!
Praise his holy Name!
Come sing and praise our God!
For God is our strength and Saviour!
So come and be refreshed,
as fresh water brings joy to the thirsty!
Learning Opportunity - Our Essex cluster of churches is inviting Bryan Moyer Suderman for 2 Saturday sessions (Jan 23 & Mar 5). His topic: Reading the Bible with Jesus.” This would be a great add-on for our Season of Reading. Register with PMT.
Parent – Child Dedication & Grandparent - Grandchild Dedication
We are planning a dedication service for early in the new year. This is a service of commitment where parents/grandparents declare their intention to raise their children/grandchildren in the knowledge of God’s love and salvation. If you have any questions about this service please call one of our pastors.
Catechism 2016 - Beginning in January - Are you interested in knowing what baptism is all about; what it means to be a follower of Jesus and why all this is a life-changing decision? We are beginning another catechism class where we explain the heart of the Christian faith and how you can personally respond to Jesus’ invitation. Classes will meet at 8:00am Sunday morning, from January through June. Let us know if you are interested in being part of this exciting opportunity. PMT: Victor Winter, David Dyck, Mike Williamson
Calling all flutes, trumpets, violins and friends! We would like to create some joyful noise to celebrate the Christmas season here in LUMC. If you play an orchestra or band instrument and would like to participate in the music service for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, please contact Tom Overton ([email protected]) or the church office for details. We know there are many of you there; please come out and help us celebrate this joyous season.
4th Advent, Sunday, December 20 - As a special treat we would love if some of you could bring your favourite Christmas cookies to share during coffee hour. Please avoid foods with nuts, for those with allergies.
Get Involved…
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Sr. Youth - Friday December 18 - 5:00-10:00 Progressive Christmas Party - All Sr. Youth are invited to our annual progressive Christmas Party. We will meet at LUMC at 5:00pm and then depart to 3 locations for Christmas eating. As well as a surprise
secret fourth location. Volunteer Drivers are needed. Please let Mike know if you can drive or if your teen plans on attending.
Youth Youth Youth
MinistryMinistryMinistry
Teaching Schedule Dec 13 - Mary Says Yes Dec 27 - No Sunday School Dec 20 - Jesus’ Birth Jan 3 - No Sunday School
Dec. 20 - Dress rehearsal for Christmas Eve - 11-11:45. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve program presented by the children at 6:30.
SUN DAY SCHOOL
NEWS
Fall Education Classes - 11:00-11:45 a.m. (Last Class until January 10)
1) The Challenge of Parenting : Teacher - Victor Winter, Location - Board Room Today we wrap up this series by sharing some of our favourite parenting stories.
2) Walking Together in the Word: Reading the Bible as Anabaptists Teacher: Mike Williamson, Location - Sr. Singing Room This week's class will tie into the Advent and Christmas season by looking at the ways in which God dwells with his people. The class will discuss how heaven and earth overlap throughout the story of the Bible in the tabernacle, the temple, the person of Jesus, and with his people today.
3) Bible Mythbusters Teacher: Rudy Dyck Location - Choir Room Myth -“Church and Christians are no fun!” We will prove this wrong by becoming like children as we join together and play Bible Jeopardy and Bible Family Feud in a fun finish to the year! All are welcome to join in.
Youth: Echo the Story - Genesis: Teacher - Lisa Heide, Location - Youth Room
Church Education…
Shofar Call to Worship - During the Advent Season we will begin our worship services with the sound of an ancient Hebrew instrument called a shofar. The shofar is made from the horn of a ram or an antelope and was used in Israel to announce the festival of the New Moon (Rosh Chodesh) and the beginning of the New Year (Rosh Hashanah). There are frequent references to the shofar in the Old Testament including Leviticus 25:9, 2 Samuel 6:15 and Psalm 98:6. Originally there were three shofar calls: the tekiah which is a call of proclamation; the shevarim which is a call of longing and separation; and the teruaeh which is an alarm call. In our Advent services we will be using the shofar as a call of proclamation and announcement.
Advent Wreath - The Advent wreath includes many symbols. The wreath is in the shape of a circle, with no beginning and no ending. This reminds us that there is no beginning and no ending to God, and that God’s love and caring for us never ends. The evergreen branches are a sign of ever new life. The candles tell us of the light which came into the world with Jesus Christ. The traditional colors of the Advent candles, three violet and one rose, are penitential colors, reminding us of our need for God’s help to be the people we’re meant to be. The white candle which we light on Christmas Eve signifies the coming of Christ.
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Leamington Mennonite Home News
At Christmas time, we gift those who are special in our lives. Please give the
gift of visitation over the holidays to our residents. The joy which a visitation
can bring is the best Christmas gift ever!
New Year's Gala supporting Southwestern Ontario Gleaners …
Dec. 31, 2015 at Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel... $125.00 per person,
($50 tax receipt). Tickets may be purchased through SWO Gleaners Office 519-
326-7687.
Heritage Choir Annual Christmas Concert - December 19 at 7pm Join the Heritage Choir at the Heritage Center for a concert of old and new carols.
A free will offering will be taken for the Music Therapy Program at the Leamington
Mennonite Home.
Fathers & Kids Retreat: January 15-17, 2016 at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp: Skating on the lake, building snowmen and igloos in the field, following animal
tracks through the woods, roasting smores over the campfire, playing board
games by the fire in the dining hall and just being at camp is loads of fun, but the
best part is doing it with dad! Visit www.slmc.ca/retreats or call 519-422-3200.
Community Events & Opportunities…
UMEI Christian High School News
Zwieback & Raisin Bread
Zwieback and raisin bread orders are due in the office Monday, December
14th by 4:00 pm and will be available to pick up on Wednesday, December 16th.
Ground Beef
Ground beef orders will be ready for pick up on Thursday, December 17th.
Volunteer Opportunity - The Windsor Essex Community Health Centre
(WECHC) is proud to launch the ABC’s of Parenting program one morning (Tuesdays) a week, at the Leamington United Mennonite Church. The program
coordinator is seeking the assistance of volunteers.
Day: Tuesdays (Jan 5 - Mar 29, 2016) Time: 9:45 - 11:45 am
Duties: Assist with Supervision of pre-school aged children and children’s
activities, assist with snack distribution, assist with set up and take down, provide
a safe environment for the children, take direction from program coordinator
If you are interested in volunteering please contact
Dodie Wilson at [email protected] or call 519-253-8481, ext 226.
Employment Opportunity: Rockway Mennonite Collegiate invites applicants
for the position of Director of Admissions and Recruitment. Visit www.rockway.ca
for further information.
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Joys and Concerns …
Pray For … We want to remember our young adults in their work and their studies. This week we pray for Jen Quiring who is studying Family Studies at the University of Guelph.
Pray For … Please remain in prayer for the world. Pray that comfort and healing will embrace the families of victims. Pray for the perpetrators engaged in violence. Pray that leaders may find the wisdom and patience necessary to promote understanding, trust and peace. Pray that God’s family will strengthen hospitality, forgiveness, prayer, and self-giving service to our neighbours.
Notice of Death … Helen Janzen (88), passed away on Sunday, December 6. Helen was the sister to our members Henry & Dorothy Riediger, Alice Baerg, and Dora Jamieson. A funeral service to celebrate Helen’s life was held at LUMC on Wednesday, December 9. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Pray For … Pray for the Refugee Sponsorship Committee as they continue their work. They are waiting for a family profile from MCC.
Pray For … Mary Raber teaches at Odessa Theological Seminary in Ukraine. Her father recently passed away. Pray for comfort and a sense of God’s peace as she continues her teaching ministry, which currently includes a course about women in the evangelical movement in Russia.
Remembering Our Neighbours… It is good to remember that we are all part of the large Christian fellowship.
This week, please pray for the United Pentecostal Church.
In an effort to foster community among the members of LUMC, the bulletin features a section for members to share their joys and concerns. We will remember to pray for these people in the coming week. Note: Names submitted must have the individual’s consent.
Ways to Give ...
Christmas Giving Projects 4th Advent, December 20 - What’s for Supper?
Bring dry pasta, pasta/spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables, and canned soup.
Mitten Tree - Bring hats, mitts, and scarves to add to our mitten tree. These
items will be donated to our local schools.
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August 20 John 3:16-20 August 21 Acts 2:1-10 August 22 Revelation 34:16-30 August 23 Corinthians 34: 16a-25 August 24 Matthew 3: 10-20 August 25 Luke 2: 3-5 August 26 Romans 5: 3-20 Bible
Contact us… Leamington United
Mennonite Church 78 Oak Street East
Leamington, ON N8H 2C6
www.lumc.ca [email protected]
Victor Winter Coordinating Pastor, Ext. 11
Home: 519-326-0363 [email protected]
David Dyck Associate Pastor, Ext. 13
Home: 519-326-1326 [email protected]
Mike Williamson Associate Pastor, Ext. 12
Home: 519-398-8628 [email protected]
Frieda Lepp Children’s Ministry, Ext. 14
Home: 519-322-2198 [email protected]
Ernie Brown - Custodian
Jane Klassen - Secretary, Ext. 10
Church Council Chair - Bill Konrad [email protected]
Library - [email protected]
Phone: 519-326-2727
Office Hours:
9am-3pm- Tues-Fri
Closed Mondays
Calendar of Events…
Dec 13 - 3rd Advent, Carol Singing at 9:35 am Christmas Giving - Bring Snack Foods Children bring gifts to Service
Dec 14 - Heritage Choir Practice:2pm: Heritage
Dec 17 - Heritage Choir Practice:2pm: Heritage
Dec 19 - Heritage Programme - 7pm: Heritage
Dec 20 - 4th Advent, Carol Singing at 9:35 am
Dec 20 - Candlelight Service - 7pm
Dec 24 - Sunday School Program: 6:30 pm
Dec 25 - Christmas Day Service - 10 am
Feb 28 - LUMC Annual Meeting Annual Reports due by Feb. 5 Please submit electronically.
2015
2015
2015
2015
A Season of
Offering: Dec 6, 2015
General - $ 13,541.00
Building - $ 200.00
Designated - $ 660.00
Total = $14,401.00
Our worship service is being videotaped and
broadcast at LMH.
Thanks for
making
LUMC
scent free!
Family Worship Service 9:35 am - Carol Singing
9:45 am - Family Worship
10:45 am - Coffee Break
11:00 am - Education Hour
Children’s Shine On Reading
1.Escape to Egypt 173
2.Studying at the Temple 174
Dec 14 - 1 Chronicles 17 (GT)
Dec 15 - Psalm 103 (GT)
Dec 16 - 2 Samuel 11 (GT)
Dec 17 - 2 Samuel 12:1-4
Dec 18 - 2 Samuel 12:15-31 (GT)
Dec 19 - Micah 5:2-5, Psalm 80:1-7
Bonus Reading: 2 Samuel 22 - 23:7
Reading
Christmas Office Hours
December 24 - 9am - Noon
December 25 - Closed
December 29 - Office Closed
December 31 - 9am - Noon
January 1 - Closed
