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Singing Anabaptist Hymns May 28, 2017 10:30 am Singing Anabaptist Hymns Gathered by Jesus Song Come, let us all unite to sing HWB 12 Welcome Music for Meditation O Worship the King Call to Worship (Inspired by Isaiah 12) On Screen Prayer * Song Holy God, we praise thy name HWB 121 To Hear God’s Word Children’s Time Scripture Readings Matthew 5:1-11 Psalm 41:7, 9-12 John 15:18-19 Reflections & Singing Anabaptist Hymns I sing with exultation HWB 438 Who now would follow HWB 535 The Word of God is solid ground HWB 314 Our Father God, thy name we praise HWB 32 With the Spirit We Go Forth Offering Our Gifts to God Invitation to Offering Offertory Jesus Shall Reign Prayer of Dedication Sharing of Joys and Concerns (Please fill-in and pass the friendship sheets) Prayer of the Congregation Closing Words * Song We are people of God’s peace HWB 407 * Musical Benediction *Congregation Stands (If standing is difficult, please remain seated.) Hymnal used in worship: HWB - Hymnal a Worship Book (Blue) Guest Speaker: Calvin B Slides: Harold W Worship Leader: Pastor Rachel S Sound: John S H Song Leader: Marlene H, Sanctuary Prep: Rosie G B Calvin B Ushers: Team C Accompanist: Helen J, Pauline B Children’s Time: Sara R Call to Worship written by Andrea Price OUR MISSION STATEMENT As followers of Jesus Christ, our mission is to - Worship together as a community of faith, - Invite everyone to share the gift of God’s love, - Nurture each other in the faith, - Serve others in the spirit of Christ, and - Proclaim His way of peace, justice and reconciliation. OUR PRIORITIES Over the next several years, we are focusing on - Enriching Worship - Enhancing Christian Formation - Small Group Development WELCOME Welcome to Faith Church. We are glad you are with us this day. Please welcome Calvin and Pauline B. Calvin is a life-long church musician, beginning in junior high as a member of his family's trumpet trio at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church. His music career centers around teaching music, conducting church and community choral groups, and singing in symphonic choruses performing classical masterworks. He enjoys history, travel and sports. He and his wife live in Hutchinson and are members of First Mennonite Church. If you need a listening assistance device or a large print bulletin, please ask an Usher. CHILDCARE GREETERS For children ages three (3) Front Door and under during worship 5/28: Darrel S 5/28: Vicki H & Joni J 6/04: Jane V 6/04: Byron & Janet E Back Door by Kitchen 6/11: Pam S & Naomi W 5/28: Carmen S 6/04: Howard W, Jr Continuing Our Anabaptist Studies Ausbund oldest Protestant hymnal in continuous publication in use today; Amish churches use it today its core – 51 hymns written by Anabaptist prisoners in the dungeons of Passau (Germany) between 1537 and 1540. hymns deal with martyrdom, commitment and reliance on God, suffering, insult, strife, obedience, praise contains no notes; hymns were sung to known melodies of the day – folk tunes, love songs, chorales, hymn tunes Ausbund timeline: - 1564 first edition - 1583 another edition (80 more hymns included) - 1692 government of Bern, Switzerland forbade the distribution or possession of this hymnal and ordered its confiscation under threat of severe punishment - 1742 first American Ausbund published Menno Simons Reformation Michael Sattler Counter Reformation Georg Blaurock Radical Reformation John Huss Hans Betz Girolama Savonarola martyr Martin Luther Martyr's Mirror John Calvin State churches Johannes Gutenburg Passau castle Jorg Wagner Believer's baptism Conrad Grebel Instruments & techniques Constantine of torture Dirk Willms - the stake Felix Manz - rack Ulrich Zwingli - thumb screw Jacob Hutter - tongue screw Joseph Hofer Michael Hofer FAITH CHURCH FAMILY NEWS LAST DAY TO RENEW & SUBSCRIBE … To Rejoice and Upper Room devotionals is today (05/28/17). Sign-up sheets with cost information are on the table in the foyer. Please be sure to place your check with the name of the devotional on the memo line in the offering. SENIOR COFFEE … will be held at Charley’s tomorrow, May 29, 2017, at 9:00 am. All seniors are invited to attend! CAMP MENNOSCAH … If your child/teen is attending and did not register with through church office or you are volunteering as worker or counsellor, please email the church office by Wednesday, May 31, 2017, with your child’s/teen’s name and week attending, or your name, volunteer week, and volunteer position to be added to the list we will include in each week’s bulletin. WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATION PARTY … For all worship volunteers will be Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 7:00 pm. You are very much appreciated and The Board of Worship wants to thank you for sharing your gifts during worship at Faith. Please join us at the church for dessert and fellowship! ~ BOW NEW SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS OPTIONS … Will begin next Sunday, June 4, 2017. A flyer was placed in your church mailbox with all the details (extras are on the table in the foyer). We will be offering an Intergenerational class for Kindergarten-Adult again this summer in the Fellowship Hall. The Crusaders and the Cornerstones classes will continue to meet through the summer in their usual classrooms as will the Preschool class in theirs. DIGGING FOR TREASURE: PARABLES REVEALED … Dig into vacation Bible School! Bible stories, games, crafts, snacks and other activities will help us dig deeper to reveal the treasures in Jesus' parables. This year's VBS will be at Shalom Mennonite Church on June 21 - 24, 2017. Children ages 4 through those just finishing 5th grade are invited to participate. Registration forms have been placed in mailboxes, and additional forms are available on the table in the foyer. Please return completed forms by June 4, 2017. Vacation Bible school is not just for children! Adults and youth play key roles in leading and interacting with the children. See Leslie H if you are interested in volunteering . YOU ARE INVITED & ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND … An orientation to the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 7:00 pm, at Faith Church. Please plan to attend. Having a good core group of persons who know what to do and how to use it is imperative for the device to be most effective. ~ Thanks, Verda D THANK YOU … So much fro including Kaden and Kaiya in your camp scholarship program this summer. They are both so excited to go to camp - especially since neither have been before! We are so looking forward to being with you all in a few weeks! Thanks again for your thoughtfulness and generosity! See you soon!! ~ The MA Family THANK YOU … For your ongoing support of Peace Connections! ~ Jennifer R THANK YOU … So much for your gift!! ~ Camp Mennoscah Staff & Board THANK YOU … For your faith in KIPCOR and for the value you place on the work we do! Thank you for your support. ~ Gary F, Director THANK YOU … For your generous donation of continued support for the families we serve! ~ The Staff & Board of Safehope THANK YOU … We greatly appreciate the partnership and support you provide. Thank you for believing in our mission at Kidron Bethel Village. THANK YOU … For your continued and generous support! ~ OVM Staff & Board THANK YOU … Community Playschool, Inc., recently completed another school year. Thirty-six children of the Newton community participated in the program this year at a minimal cost to their families, thanks to five area churches and United Way. We thank Faith Mennonite Church for being one of those supporting churches and acknowledge the service of Darlene P as Faith's representative on our board. Your help makes it possible for us to continue to provide an affordable preschool experience to families who need it most. We are grateful for your yearly pledge and for writing the Everence Sharing Fund matching grant for our organization. A big thanks to the Faith women's group who continues to support us each year with an offering of supplies to start the year as well as a monetary donation at Christmas. We solicit your prayers and continued support as we look forward to another school year! With gratitude, Jeanette L, Director. IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS: Pray For: Camp Mennoscah staff and summer workers as they prepare for the 2017 season. The first week of camp begins June 11, 2017. Faith Church has 12 campers attending this summer beginning with the third week of camp on June 25, 2017. Western District Conference: Pray for the WDC Ministerial Leadership Commission meeting this week, as they provide support and accountability to leaders in our congregations. BEYOND FAITH CHURCH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY … Is sponsoring a special aluminum can drive May 6 -June 6, 2017. Drop off site is at All Metals (401 W 1st St, Newton, KS), Monday- Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Be sure to designate donation for Harvey County Habitat for Humanity. IMPROMPTU SPECIAL SUNDAY-AFTERNOON-AT-THE-MUSEUM EVENT … Today, (05/28/17)), 3:00 pm, Kauffman Museum. David M, professor of history, University of York (United Kingdom), will present “The Amerikan Steppe: Influences from Russia and Ukraine on the Great Plains, 1870s-1930s,” as a “prequel” to the film America: Promised Land that includes the story of Mennonite immigrants to Kansas, scheduled to air on History (cable channel) May 29-30, 2017. Today (05/28/17) is also the final day of the special exhibit “Memory Matters: Works” by Gesine J. MENNONITE HISTORY … On Monday and Tuesday, May 29 and 30, at 8:00 pm , the History Channel will broadcast a two-part special on "America: The Promised Land," and on Tuesday a segment of the program will focus on Bernhard Warkentin, Turkey Red Wheat, and the 1870s Mennonite immigration to Kansas.
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