Weekly Bulletin - Whitestone Mennonite Church

Getting ready to retire?
Everence Financial will present an informational
seminar, Retiring soon? Make sense of your Medicare
and Social Security choices at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on
three upcoming Mondays – Feb. 9, March 9 and April
13. Everence Financial Advisor Robert Wall will speak
on Medicare and Social Security, provide instructions
on how to enroll, explain your options if you continue
to work and answer related questions. The seminars
will take place at Everence Financial, 371 N. Old
Highway 81, Hesston. To reserve your spot, contact
Darlene Buller at (877) 467-7294, (620) 327-4043 or
[email protected].
College Students planning to attend a Mennonite
Church USA college in the 2015-2016 school
year: If you wish to receive Congregational Student
Aid, pick up an application in the church office and
return it by Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. Even if you are
unsure of your college plans, we encourage you to
apply for aid to ensure it’s available to you. If you
have questions, please contact Bruce Claassen,
Stewardship Chair.
Primary Sunday School and WOW Bible Stories:
This week
Early Childhood (age 2-PreK): Jairus begged Jesus to
come heal his sick daughter. On the way, Jairus got a
message that his daughter had died. Jesus restored her
to life. (Mark 5:21-43)
Primary/Middler (grades K-6): After the miracle of the five
loaves and two fish, Jesus stayed to pray. The disciples
rowed across the lake, against the wind. Jesus frightened
them when he walked by, but stopped, calming them and
the storm. (Mark 6:45-52)
Our worship space is equipped with “T-loop” technology
for hearing devices equipped to receive “T-loop
digital signal. Otherwise, assistive devices are
available. Ask an usher or sound technician for
assistance.
Nametags: Plan to wear your nametag every Sunday.
Notify the church office if you still need a nametag.
Lanyards are available upon request.
Looking for the Nursery? Ask an usher if you need help
finding the nursery. Nursery care is provided for
children through age 2 during worship services.
Also, children ages 3-6 are welcome to take an
activity bag to use during worship.
Announcements for Sunday bulletins should be
submitted by Thursday morning to the church
office.
If you are bringing a drink into the sanctuary please
make sure there is a lid on your cup.
Total Attendance Last Week: 335
Saturday:15;Sunday:313; Monday: 7
Offerings last week -- General Fund: $8,717.00
General Fund Contributions this year: $40,612.96
Lead Pastor: Kurt Horst 620 217-0517
[email protected]
Pastor of Youth and Young Adults: Isaac Landis
620 951-4035 (cell) [email protected]
Visitation Pastor:
Jill Weaver 620 217-0516 (cell) [email protected]
Outreach Pastor: Ron Moyo 316 587-7538
[email protected]
Family & Children Coordinator: Kara Swartzendruber
[email protected]
Whitestone Elders: Del Schroeder, Nadine Voth, Joyce Huber,
Roxanne Miller, Rhonda Schrock,
Matt Unruh
Congregational Chair: Arlan Yoder
Office: [email protected] 620.327.4123
On the web: www.whitestonemc.com
I seek to do not my own will but
the will of him who sent me.
John 5:30
Whitestone Mennonite Church
February 1, 2015
FOR YOUR PRAYER TIME … February 1, 2015
~Pray for healing and comfort for Bob Esau who had
shoulder surgery on Wednesday.
~Remember Rodger, Bev and Lauren Weaver as they
transition to a new community in Colorado Springs,
CO.
~May our eyes be opened to how God is working around
us and through us. May we more fully take part in
God's mission for the world.
~Pray for healing and comfort for Velma Swartzendruber
as she recovers from heart bypass surgery.
The Whitestone prayer room, located at the top of the stairs
near the east entrance, is available all week for those who
would like to spend time in personal prayer.
The Bel Canto Singers will be performing in 1st service
only, February 8th. There will be regular 2nd service.
Thank you to everyone who has remembered me in
prayer, during my hip replacement surgery and
recuperation. I have felt the prayers showered upon
me. Luanna Voth
Dear Whitestone,
We will be moving to Colorado this week and want to say
thank you for 25 years of…prayers, encouragement,
teaching, working together, learning, supporting and
witnessing that our God is the same yesterday, today
and forever as we meet the ever changing challenges
of life. Blessings to each of you as you continue to
seek God in your lives and grow to be his disciples in
the Hesston community.
Our new address: 8181 Telegraph Drive, Colorado
Springs, CO 80920
Rodger & Beverly Weaver
This Week at Whitestone…
Today
Nursery: 1st– Matt & Rhiannon Royston
2nd-Randall & Cindy Loucks
8:30 AM
Worship
9:40 AM
Sunday School
10:45 AM
Worship
Noon
Young Adult Meal & Bible Memory
Greeters: 1st-Bill Zuercher, Mel & Joyce
Wiggers, & Jerry Weaver
2nd-Leo Willems, & Angie Teeter
Monday
2:30 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM
Wednesday
5:45 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM
Worship at Hickory Homes
Men’s Bible Study – Conference Room
WOW
Mennonite Women
Devotions: Joyce Zuercher Hostess: Dolores Banman
A-H Salad I-R Dessert S-Z Hot Dish
Saturday
6:00 PM
Saturday Evening Worship
Maple Ridge Apartment Community Room
Next Sunday
Nursery: 1st-Virg & Diane White
2nd-Tami Keim & Margie Wiens
8:30 AM
Worship
9:40 AM
Sunday School
10:45 AM
Worship
4:00 PM
Mentor Game Night
Greeters: 1st-Marlin & Betta Kym
2nd-Joyce Huber, & Bill Zuercher
"One greeter is still needed for each service next Sunday. Please
see Angie Teeter if you can fill this need."
Next Sunday – February 8, 2015
1st Service– Bel Canto - No Sermon
2nd Service - I Will Praise You Among the Nations
Texts: Romans 15:5-13
Guiding Vision
To be a community that creatively risks
sharing the transforming love of Jesus
…in all our relationships
…in every situation
…with all people
New Member and Baptism Classes
A six week class for persons wishing to explore
baptism and/or church membership at Whitestone will begin
during the Sunday School time, Sunday, February 22. (The
class may choose to meet other times morning but the first
gathering will be during the Sunday School time, February
22.) Persons who would like to be part of the class should fill
out an interest card at the welcome table or contact the
church office.
Elective Sunday School class starting in March 1: We will be
studying the book Age of Opportunity, A Biblical Guide to
Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp. Leadership for
each Sunday will be shared by the members of this
class. If you are interested, please let the church office
know by Feb. 18 so books can be ordered. Book cost is
about $13. Contact Amy Claassen with questions.
We are in need of more people to work in the nursery on
Sunday mornings. Persons interested in doing so please
contact Rhiannon Royston at 316-214-0095 or email
[email protected]. Thanks so much!!!
Please join us for a Work/Play Retreat at Camp Mennoscah,
March 20-22. Registration forms are in your mail boxes.
An on-line signup option will be coming this week in your
email. If you have questions, please see Rita Peters,
Janelle Hunsberger, or Angie Teeter.
Parenting Seminar: Sunday, February 15, from
6:30-7:30 pm
Topic: Children's Faith Formation: What to expect for your
children's spiritual development at various ages, and
simple ways to develop and strengthen your children's
faith. Led by Tami Keim.