Bulletin February 5, 2017
CONNECTING OPPORTUNITIES Youth Groups ENGAGE Junior & Senior High (Grades 6 - 12) Sunday, February 5: no youth group meeting February 5, 2017
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PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE - 10:30 AM Celebration: “Call to Worship” Worship Team: Paul Anderson, Leader Welcome: Dan Freed, Elder Exaltation: “Focusing our Hearts and Minds on Jesus” Praise and adoration through song We stand as we worship out of respect to God. If however, you feel you need to be seated, please feel free to do so. Exhortation: “Teaching the Word” Message: “We Are to Produce Fruit" Pastor Jay Moyer John 15: 1 - 8 (pages 1068-69 in your pew Bible) Adoration: “A time to respond to Jesus”
Sunday, February 12: meet at the Class’s house – 6:30-8:30 PM. 1785 Cardinal Way Hatfield. Invite friends! Sunday, February 19: Bible study, meet @ Moyers’, 6:30 PM. Invite friends! Sunday, February 26: Bible study, meet @ Moyers’, 6:30 PM. Invite friends! Sunday, March 5: Bible study, meet @ Moyers’, 6:30 PM. Invite friends! Sunday, March 19: meet at Class’s after church for pizza. We will be going to the Ronald McDonald house to serve a meal.
Women’s Group Tuesday, February 7: Women’s study group will be meeting at *Carol Sensenig’s house from 9:15 - 11:30 AM. We are using Lysa TerKeurst’s book, “The Best Yes”. Child care will be provided. We plan to meet every first and third Tuesday of every month during the school year. *note change of location and time for this week only. Men’s Group – Meets weekly Saturday mornings: Franconia Heritage Restaurant @ 6 AM. Invite friends! Save this date: Small Group Study:
The ushers/greeters will be glad to assist you or answer questions you may have.
Greeters: Paul & Marlene Bagnull
Nursery (downstairs) This Week 9:15 AM: 10:30 AM: Next Week 9:15 AM: 10:30 AM:
Kristin Marano & helper Joyce & Abby Salwen Debbie & Shannon Ihrer Bev Freed & Brittany Hayden
Have you signed up to be in a small group study of John 15? Small groups are beginning to meet this week. See Ray Freed or indicate your desire to participate by noting it on your bulletin response slip. Our next Church Family Night meal will be Wednesday, March 1.
Sunday School Classes - Sunday school starts at 9:15 AM. Each Sunday we have Sunday School classes for our youth and adults. Any The following are this week’s teachers and classroom locations: Classes meeting downstairs: Pure Ministries Class: Pam Long, teacher & helpers Grades 6 - 12 (Rooms 3 & 4): Gail Anderson, teacher Class meeting upstairs in sanctuary: Adult Class: study of the book of Nehemiah Ray Freed, teacher Junior Church (ages 3 - Grade 5) meets downstairs at 10:40 AM. These children will join us in the opening of our worship service and then be dismissed to their classes. PreSchool - Grade: Donna Freed, teacher Grades 2 - 5: Stephanie German, teacher
Last Week’s Attendance Worship: 79 Sunday School: 35 Offering
General Fund
Last Week $ 5,297.00
Year to Date $ 18,196.00
Budget Year- to-Date $ 22,641.50
Mission Project: Kaleb & Kate Phillips, affiliated with Global Service Network Check out our website at: www.cc-fellowship.org You may contact our staff at the office: 215-256-7900 Lead Pastor: Jay L. Moyer: [email protected] Administrative Secretary, Elaine Derstine: [email protected] Worship Location: 1080 Sumneytown Pike Lansdale, PA 19446
Fax: 215-256-7910
Office & Mailing Address: 431 Main Street Harleysville, PA 19438 Vol. 31, No. 6
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE FEBRUARY 5 - 12, 2017 Tuesday Women’s Group: *9:15 AM @ the Sensenig’s home – *note change of time and location for this week only. Wednesday Prayer gathering: 7:15 PM @ Sensenig’s home Thursday Worship Team Practice: 7 PM @ CCF Saturday Men’s Group: meet at Franconia Restaurant, 6 AM
COUPLES RETREAT: next weekend, February 10-12, 2017 Package includes two nights lodging in the spacious Spruce Lodge and five meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday noon) @ $409 per couple. Grow into God’s vision for marriage, with your love centered upon His great love and wisdom for you. The speakers will be Rod & Janna Handley; Worship Leaders: Greg & Kristina Yoder, who are members of The Walking Roots Band. Escape to Spruce Lake for this soul-nurturing weekend for married couples! Rod and Janna will point you toward the character qualities and habits for uniting as one. Rod & Janna’s messages: Courting, Ceremony, Challenges, Conflict, Choices & Covenant Commitment: Building on the Foundation Communication: It is More Than Words Three Little Words That Will Save Your Marriage
Valentine’s Date & Dessert Night: 6:30 PM @ CCF Sunday ENGAGE Youth Group: meet @ the Class home, 6:30 PM
“MY COINS COUNT” Covenant will be collecting coins for the month of February for MCC’s water project. Our water jug to collect donations is located in the foyer. MCC works with local partners to make sure people have access to clean water closer to their homes, both today and in the future around the world. We will be collecting coins until Sunday, February 26th. MEN’S ENCOUNTER @ Victory Valley Camp, Zionsville, PA April 7 – 9, What is MEN’S ENCOUNTER? Men’s Encounter is a weekend to get away from the stress, distractions and boredom of everyday life and be in an environ-ment where we are more likely to hear from God... to meet Him... to encounter Him. The goal is to grow into a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ and walk in the freedom God desires for your life so you can truly be a man of God. It is a unique weekend, planned by men for men, that will kick start a life of freedom and a renewed walk with God with some surprises along the way. MEN’S ENCOUNTER is designed for all men ages 18 to 98. There is a brochure in your mailbox with more information and a registration form. Additional copies are on the shelf in the foyer. If needed, contact our church office for more copies.
“CELEBRATION OF SHALOM: STORIES OF THE CHURCH IN MISSION” Through acts of service, struggles for justice, faithful presence, and evangelism, local Mennonites have found creative ways to share the Good News with our communities. On Monday, February 13, 7 - 9 PM at Fisher Auditorium (Dock Woods Community, Lansdale), join James Krabill from Mennonite Mission Network for “Celebration of Shalom: Stories of the Church in Mission”, an interactive evening of storytelling and fellowship. This event is free; snacks will be available with donations supporting local mission initiatives. Come join Souderton Mennonite Church at an event called “The Dwelling Place”, Saturday, February 18 at 7 PM. This will be a time of worship, praise and prayer, led by students from Eastern University. For more information, please email: [email protected] or call 215-723-3088.
RELIEF KITS AND COMFORTERS NEEDED MCC is currently requesting donations of relief kits and comforters. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families whose lives have been disrupted by war or disaster. A handmade comforter provides not only warmth but also a tangible message to people that their needs are not forgotten. For more information on either of these items, visit mcc.org/kits, or contact the Material Resources Center in Ephrata, PA, at (717) 733-2847 or [email protected]. Contents (NEW items only, in original packaging) 4 large bars bath soap 1 plastic bottle shampoo (13–24 oz; place in resealable plastic bag) 4 large bars laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha®, Sunlight® or Zote® brands) 4 adult-size toothbrushes 4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors) 2 wide-tooth combs (6–8 in) 1 fingernail clipper(good quality) 1 box adhesive bandages(minimum 40 count, assorted) 1 package sanitary pads (18–24 count thin maxi) Thank you for limiting your generosity to the items listed. Due to strict regulations some countries have on the expiration date of toothpaste, MCC no longer asks for toothpaste to be donated with the kits. Instead, we will provide toothpaste with the kits when they ship from our warehouse. Place contents in a box or bag and deliver to an MCC drop-off location. The kit will be re-packed in a new 5-gallon plastic pail with lid.
Bring your VALENTINE to our Informal
Saturday, February 11@ 6:30 PM @ Covenant Community Fellowship With a Country theme, you may dress in your flannels/jeans and boots, but not required for entrance
Look forward to: desserts, snacks, coffee, tea, games, and a few tips on building and maintaining a healthy relationship (couples do not have to be married).
Invite friends to join us in this evening to celebrate our love for each other! Be sure to indicate on the bulletin response sheet your plans to attend.
Pursuing transformation through authentic community service others
PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE - 10:30 AM Celebration: “Call to Worship” Worship Team: Paul Anderson, Leader Welcome: Dan Freed, Elder Exaltation: “Focusing our Hearts and Minds on Jesus” Praise and adoration through song We stand as we worship out of respect to God. If however, you feel you need to be seated, please feel free to do so. Exhortation: “Teaching the Word” Message: “We Are to Produce Fruit" Pastor Jay Moyer John 15: 1 - 8 (pages 1068-69 in your pew Bible) Adoration: “A time to respond to Jesus”
Sunday, February 12: meet at the Class’s house – 6:30-8:30 PM. 1785 Cardinal Way Hatfield. Invite friends! Sunday, February 19: Bible study, meet @ Moyers’, 6:30 PM. Invite friends! Sunday, February 26: Bible study, meet @ Moyers’, 6:30 PM. Invite friends! Sunday, March 5: Bible study, meet @ Moyers’, 6:30 PM. Invite friends! Sunday, March 19: meet at Class’s after church for pizza. We will be going to the Ronald McDonald house to serve a meal.
Women’s Group Tuesday, February 7: Women’s study group will be meeting at *Carol Sensenig’s house from 9:15 - 11:30 AM. We are using Lysa TerKeurst’s book, “The Best Yes”. Child care will be provided. We plan to meet every first and third Tuesday of every month during the school year. *note change of location and time for this week only. Men’s Group – Meets weekly Saturday mornings: Franconia Heritage Restaurant @ 6 AM. Invite friends! Save this date: Small Group Study:
The ushers/greeters will be glad to assist you or answer questions you may have.
Greeters: Paul & Marlene Bagnull
Nursery (downstairs) This Week 9:15 AM: 10:30 AM: Next Week 9:15 AM: 10:30 AM:
Kristin Marano & helper Joyce & Abby Salwen Debbie & Shannon Ihrer Bev Freed & Brittany Hayden
Have you signed up to be in a small group study of John 15? Small groups are beginning to meet this week. See Ray Freed or indicate your desire to participate by noting it on your bulletin response slip. Our next Church Family Night meal will be Wednesday, March 1.
Sunday School Classes - Sunday school starts at 9:15 AM. Each Sunday we have Sunday School classes for our youth and adults. Any The following are this week’s teachers and classroom locations: Classes meeting downstairs: Pure Ministries Class: Pam Long, teacher & helpers Grades 6 - 12 (Rooms 3 & 4): Gail Anderson, teacher Class meeting upstairs in sanctuary: Adult Class: study of the book of Nehemiah Ray Freed, teacher Junior Church (ages 3 - Grade 5) meets downstairs at 10:40 AM. These children will join us in the opening of our worship service and then be dismissed to their classes. PreSchool - Grade: Donna Freed, teacher Grades 2 - 5: Stephanie German, teacher
Last Week’s Attendance Worship: 79 Sunday School: 35 Offering
General Fund
Last Week $ 5,297.00
Year to Date $ 18,196.00
Budget Year- to-Date $ 22,641.50
Mission Project: Kaleb & Kate Phillips, affiliated with Global Service Network Check out our website at: www.cc-fellowship.org You may contact our staff at the office: 215-256-7900 Lead Pastor: Jay L. Moyer: [email protected] Administrative Secretary, Elaine Derstine: [email protected] Worship Location: 1080 Sumneytown Pike Lansdale, PA 19446
Fax: 215-256-7910
Office & Mailing Address: 431 Main Street Harleysville, PA 19438 Vol. 31, No. 6
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE FEBRUARY 5 - 12, 2017 Tuesday Women’s Group: *9:15 AM @ the Sensenig’s home – *note change of time and location for this week only. Wednesday Prayer gathering: 7:15 PM @ Sensenig’s home Thursday Worship Team Practice: 7 PM @ CCF Saturday Men’s Group: meet at Franconia Restaurant, 6 AM
COUPLES RETREAT: next weekend, February 10-12, 2017 Package includes two nights lodging in the spacious Spruce Lodge and five meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday noon) @ $409 per couple. Grow into God’s vision for marriage, with your love centered upon His great love and wisdom for you. The speakers will be Rod & Janna Handley; Worship Leaders: Greg & Kristina Yoder, who are members of The Walking Roots Band. Escape to Spruce Lake for this soul-nurturing weekend for married couples! Rod and Janna will point you toward the character qualities and habits for uniting as one. Rod & Janna’s messages: Courting, Ceremony, Challenges, Conflict, Choices & Covenant Commitment: Building on the Foundation Communication: It is More Than Words Three Little Words That Will Save Your Marriage
Valentine’s Date & Dessert Night: 6:30 PM @ CCF Sunday ENGAGE Youth Group: meet @ the Class home, 6:30 PM
“MY COINS COUNT” Covenant will be collecting coins for the month of February for MCC’s water project. Our water jug to collect donations is located in the foyer. MCC works with local partners to make sure people have access to clean water closer to their homes, both today and in the future around the world. We will be collecting coins until Sunday, February 26th. MEN’S ENCOUNTER @ Victory Valley Camp, Zionsville, PA April 7 – 9, What is MEN’S ENCOUNTER? Men’s Encounter is a weekend to get away from the stress, distractions and boredom of everyday life and be in an environ-ment where we are more likely to hear from God... to meet Him... to encounter Him. The goal is to grow into a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ and walk in the freedom God desires for your life so you can truly be a man of God. It is a unique weekend, planned by men for men, that will kick start a life of freedom and a renewed walk with God with some surprises along the way. MEN’S ENCOUNTER is designed for all men ages 18 to 98. There is a brochure in your mailbox with more information and a registration form. Additional copies are on the shelf in the foyer. If needed, contact our church office for more copies.
“CELEBRATION OF SHALOM: STORIES OF THE CHURCH IN MISSION” Through acts of service, struggles for justice, faithful presence, and evangelism, local Mennonites have found creative ways to share the Good News with our communities. On Monday, February 13, 7 - 9 PM at Fisher Auditorium (Dock Woods Community, Lansdale), join James Krabill from Mennonite Mission Network for “Celebration of Shalom: Stories of the Church in Mission”, an interactive evening of storytelling and fellowship. This event is free; snacks will be available with donations supporting local mission initiatives. Come join Souderton Mennonite Church at an event called “The Dwelling Place”, Saturday, February 18 at 7 PM. This will be a time of worship, praise and prayer, led by students from Eastern University. For more information, please email: [email protected] or call 215-723-3088.
RELIEF KITS AND COMFORTERS NEEDED MCC is currently requesting donations of relief kits and comforters. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families whose lives have been disrupted by war or disaster. A handmade comforter provides not only warmth but also a tangible message to people that their needs are not forgotten. For more information on either of these items, visit mcc.org/kits, or contact the Material Resources Center in Ephrata, PA, at (717) 733-2847 or [email protected]. Contents (NEW items only, in original packaging) 4 large bars bath soap 1 plastic bottle shampoo (13–24 oz; place in resealable plastic bag) 4 large bars laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha®, Sunlight® or Zote® brands) 4 adult-size toothbrushes 4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors) 2 wide-tooth combs (6–8 in) 1 fingernail clipper(good quality) 1 box adhesive bandages(minimum 40 count, assorted) 1 package sanitary pads (18–24 count thin maxi) Thank you for limiting your generosity to the items listed. Due to strict regulations some countries have on the expiration date of toothpaste, MCC no longer asks for toothpaste to be donated with the kits. Instead, we will provide toothpaste with the kits when they ship from our warehouse. Place contents in a box or bag and deliver to an MCC drop-off location. The kit will be re-packed in a new 5-gallon plastic pail with lid.
Bring your VALENTINE to our Informal
Saturday, February 11@ 6:30 PM @ Covenant Community Fellowship With a Country theme, you may dress in your flannels/jeans and boots, but not required for entrance
Look forward to: desserts, snacks, coffee, tea, games, and a few tips on building and maintaining a healthy relationship (couples do not have to be married).
Invite friends to join us in this evening to celebrate our love for each other! Be sure to indicate on the bulletin response sheet your plans to attend.
