June 6, 2021
Genesis 22 & 24
710 East Park Street // Arthur, Illinois 61911 // 217-543-2781 AMC’s Vision Arthur Mennonite Church will be a Welcome! courageous people guided by God to rely on Christian practices First-time Guests and to deepen our intergenerational relationships. - We are glad you are here! We will use a spectrum of - Need more info about AMC? spiritual gifts and embrace our Please speak with a member welcoming atmosphere to show of the AMC ministry team God’s love through our actions - Nursery is available for children and fearlessly share his gospel 5 and under. with words. - Buddy bags for older children are Grow Like Mary, Serve Like Martha in the foyer. - Large print hymnals are available. CONNECT arthurmennonite.org WORSHIP 10:30 A.M. [email protected] Worship singing begins at 10:25 a.m. Services are streamed on Facebook Live each Sunday morning at 10:25. CHRISTIAN EDU 9:30 A.M. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ADULTS Erica Schrock The Gospel of Luke Fellowship Hall MINISTERS
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH (GRADES 9-12) All of Jesus’ Followers here at AMC The Gospel of Luke Youth House MINISTRY TEAM JR HIGH YOUTH (GRADES 6-8) Glen Rhodes (Team Leader) “Types of Jesus” ~ Youth House Discipling & Worship PRIMARY KIDS (AGE 2—GRADE 5) Jeff Marner: Administration & Youth Shine On ~ West Basement Nancy Kuhns: Community Life Emily Kauffman: Outreach
LAST SUNDAY REMINDERS Nursery Attendance Today: Nancy P. & Alexis H. Worship Celebration 88 Next Sunday: None (Worship/Park) Christian Education 45
Offering Fellowship Groups (Organizers for June) Total Offering $4,263 *MCC Meat Canning - $4,135 Pathfinders: Joe & Lanora G. *Nursery - $100 Legacy: Winnie Caskey *Primary - $28 Homebuilders: Vera Y. 2021 Weekly Goal $4,585 Care ‘n Share: May - July Bernadine Y., John & Alta Y. Carol Y., Tithes & Offerings can be placed Delilah E. in the boxes at the back of the Sanctuary. You can also give online through the church app or website.
No Arthur Home services at this time. CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Cong. Meeting Tonight MT Greeter Returns Today Our second quarterly church The Ministry Team has missed meeting will take place tonight at 6:00 being able to greet everyone as you pm in the church sanctuary. Come leave each Sunday, that will return and hear about the various ministry today. They will only shake hands if opportunities and happenings here at you put your hand out and are AMC. Forward Together! comfortable with that. It will be nice to say hello and greet again. Worship In The Park/Potluck Our annual Worship in the Park will AMC Vision Feedback take place next Sunday, June 13th, It is time for work to begin on the beginning at 10:00 am at Brad O Clen next AMC vision statement for 2022 park 3 miles North of Arthur. Bring and beyond. There was a survey in your lawn chairs and a dish to share your boxes last Sunday about this. for the potluck following the service. Please return those responses by This will be our first fellowship meal in June 20. Your feedback is important. over a year. Gloves & sanitizer will be provided if you wish to use them. Sign Up For VBS Now! Arthur Community VBS will be held Fathers Day (Men’s) Picnic at AMC for ONE DAY ONLY on The annual Father’s Day & Men’s Monday, June 14th from 9am-noon. picnic will be taking place this All kids who completed K-8th in May Saturday, June 12 at 5:00 pm at Bryan are invited to attend. Masks are now Yoder’s pond/pavilion. Food will be optional and online pre-registration is provided. Come and bring the sons/ strongly encouraged at their website: fathers/men in your family and join us www.arthurvbs.org. for fellowship, food, and fun. Sign up to attend on the foyer bulletin board. Kickball Starts Today A donation basket will be provided for The AMC kickball team kicks off those who wish to donate towards the their season today at 3:45 in Sullivan. food for the evening. Please bring The entire schedule is on the board. your folding chairs. Volleyball, swimming & fishing are also options. EVENTS TODAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Christian Ed. Classes 9:30am Worship (on-site/online) 10:25am AMC Kickball Game 3:45pm Birthday This Week Congregational Meeting 6:00 pm Matt Lane Wednesday
Monday Anniversaries This Week Ministry Team Meeting 7:00pm Glen & Rhonda Rhodes Tuesday Virgil & Sondra Gingerich Saturday Wednesday AMC Ladies Breakfast 8:30am High School Youth 7:00pm
Thursday Quilting in Fellowship Hall 9:00am
Junior High Saturday Every Sunday Christian Ed. 9:30am Father’s Day Picnic 5:00pm Next meeting is June 13 Next Sunday High School No Christian Ed. Classes Every Sunday Christian Ed. 9:30am Worship (in park/online) 10:00am Next Meeting: June 9 7:00pm JH Youth 3-5pm
TODAY IN WORSHIP Today’s Message: “God Will Provide” Genesis 22 & 24 Message by Glen Rhodes Worship Service Prayer List Join us on-site for church this Sunday or tune in on Facebook Live at 10:25am CHURCH & COMMUNITY - Michelle Schrock (Healing/Surgery) Songs of Praise and Worship - Kim Kauffman (Healing/Surgery) Lord Reign In Me - Sunnyside Mennonite Church (fire) How Majestic Is Your Name BR #30 - Paul Mast Family (Paul passed away) The Only Name - Maria/Chad Yoder (Due date June 7) O How I Love Jesus BR #529 Great Are You Lord - Ed Kauffman (Phyllis husb., health) - Tim Mast (Healing/Prosthetic) Opening/Announcements/Prayer - Rena Herschberger (Cancer) Words of Worship - Esther Yoder (Arthur Home, fall) - Henry Herschberger (Arthur Home) Song of Worship: Hallelujah Even Here - Sarah Storm (Back troubles) Tithes & Offering Prayer NATION & WORLD Scripture Readings - Relationships in Israel/Palestine Genesis 24:1-7; Mark 2:1-12 - Situation at Southern U.S. border *Intercessory Prayer - Recent violence/shootings in the U.S. Message - AMC supported Missionaries “God Will Provide” Genesis 22 & 24 - Worldwide pandemic *Prayer of Response *Sending Song AMC Snapshot Great Is Thy Faithfulness BR #43
Keeping Up With AMCers! • Amber Gingerich received the Illinois Principle Association Award last week at Arcola Junior High. Great Work!
• Zeb & Kendra Hughes celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary by announcing that they are expecting another child this November. Congratulations!
Thank You! Thank you to our church family for all of the prayers, food, flowers, and support you JC Penny in Mattoon have given to us during the past month closed their doors last week. or two. We appreciate it greatly! Anna Mary Borntrager had - Chris, Tim, and Doug Mast worked there for 23 years.