Prelude/Accompanist: Heidi Wagler Song Leader: Myron Ruby
Greeters: Megan & Shane Klassen Worship Leader: Tracey Kropf
Audio/Visual: Drystan Bender/Brian Wagler Offering: Leadership
Coffee: Brett Zehr & Ryan Wagler Sharing by Shane Klassen
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & Opening Prayer
Songs of Praise
VT #180 This is God’s Wondrous World
VT #435 Blessed Assurance
Offering – Leadership
Time with the Children
Sharing by Shane Klassen
Song of Response
VT #761 I Love to Tell the Story
Prayer of the Church
Sending Song
VT #617 When Peace Like a River
Benediction
Today
Coffeetime in the basement immediately following worship. Everyone is welcome. We would ask that everyone provides their own mug to help simplify the preparation and clean up time. We will provide mugs for those who forget theirs or who come as guests on a Sunday morning.
This Sunday, August 24th, Alexis Leis and Naomi Ropp are hosting a worship night! All are invited to come to the church to enjoy worship, followed by fellowship. Worship will start at 7pm followed by refreshments and cookies in the basement. Bring your friends and family and we would love to see you there!
This Coming Week
Monday August 25th
· 7 p.m. Walking Club – meet at the Memorial Hall Tavistock.
Tuesday August 26th
· 7 p.m. U30 Potluck and Boardgame night at EZMC. Bring your favourite boardgame and snack to share for this fun filled evening of friendly competition and delicious food. This event is for anyone 18-30. Bring your friends too! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Alexis Leis 226-581-5661 or Dathan Bender 226-791-2191.
7 p.m. Worship Committee Meets
Wednesday August 27th
· 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Community Campfire at EZMC. Everyone of all ages is invited to bring a lawn chair, a snack, and a refreshment to drink and join us this Summer in our Green Space around the campfire for a time of fellowship, conversation, and fun. There will be no set agenda and children will be free to use the equipment and play. We look forward to enjoying each other’s company.
Next Sunday – August 31, 2025 10 a.m. Shared Worship Service hosted at Cassel Mennonite Church. There is no service at EZMC that morning.
EZMC Announcements
Wednesday September 3rd Adult Fellowship Grand River Boat Cruise in Caledonia. We will meet at the church @ 8:30 am to carpool. Cost is $80.00 per person, dinner and show included. See bulletin board for your food choice and indicate any food intolerances. Also indicate a w/c or walker for seating. Please sign up by Sunday August 17. Payment can be made to committee members; Ray and Laurel Zehr, Owen and Carol Cook, Mike and Karen Wirth.
Please note the following offering designation change for September 14th. September 14th was originally designated towards our Refugee Fund. However, at this point, our financial commitments to the refugee families we have supported over the past few years, have been fulfilled. As there are currently no additional commitments for refugee families, we have decided not to designate offerings towards this fund at the present time. We have changed the September 14th offering designation to ‘Where Needed Most’. Thank you for your generous support towards the refugee families.
Tavistock Fall Fair Parade East Zorra is participating in the Tavistock Fall Fair Parade again! The theme this year is “Seed to Harvest” and the parade will take place on Saturday, September 6th at 11am. If you are interested in getting involved, here are some needs listed below:
· Members interested in planning and decorating the float (8.5′ x 20′ wood wagon)
· A tractor and driver to pull the float
· A shed or shop space to store and decorate the parade float the week leading up to September 6th
· Attendees! We would love to have members of all ages participate in the parade float. Time commitment would be from 10am-12pm, Saturday, September 6th.
If you are interested in helping with any of the above, there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at the church or feel free to reach out to Amy Yantzi at 519-301-9707 or Duane Swartzentruber at 519-535-3466.
We thank God for our youth and look forward to continuing to provide fun and faith formative youth group experiences. To make this happen we need your prayers and your support. We are looking for a group of adults who are willing to serve as youth sponsors for approximately 2 events a month. We also need adults who are willing to support youth ministry by occasionally hosting an event or joining the youth and their sponsors at an event.
Please prayerfully consider how God may be nudging you to share in this important ministry. If you would be willing to serve in some way please reach out to one of our Gift Discernment Committee members: Kim Leis, Jon Witzel or Kristen Cressman.
Greeters – As a greeter (individual, couple, or family) you would stand at the top of the stairs outside the parent’s room and greet people as they arrive Sunday morning. We would encourage you to be here by 9:30 or shortly after when you serve in this role. Would you or your family be willing to serve as a greeter and be scheduled in for a few Sunday mornings through the year? Contact Lisa Suderman, our Office Administrator, by Tuesday September 9th if you are not on the list and would be willing to help with this ministry.
Coffee Time Hosts – If you would like to add your name to the list of coffee volunteers, please contact Lisa in the office by Tuesday September 9th. A coffee host prepares the coffee and cleans up after.
Beyond Our Church Community
Join us on September 13th & 14th as we put together an 80th Anniversary Celebration weekend for Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. Whether you are a former student or parent, family member or friend of someone who went to Rockway, ALL are welcome. Visit rockway.ca/events to learn more about the Family Festival (free entry) and Food Market Fundraiser (ticketed entry) at J. Steckle Heritage Farm on the 13th, and the Open House and Hymn Sing (free) at Rockway on the 14th. RSVP required for some events.
September 12th – 14th Silver Lake Mennonite Camp Men’s Retreat Registration is open for the fall Men’s Retreat. Join us for a time of rest, amazing food and connection. David Lobe is returning as chef/sommelier with a mouthwatering menu already planned! Pastor Thomas Reimer and Mike Schmidt will lead some thought-provoking reflections. Take part in your choice of camp activities… sauna, basketball, fishing, sailing, canoeing and campfires! Special discount for those under 30 or underemployed. Click here for more details… slmc.ca/retreats
Saturday September 20th 10,000 Steps for Mental Health. Shalom Counselling Services (9 Avondale Ave. S., Waterloo). 9 a.m. Registration 9 a.m. Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Join us for our 10th annual walk in support of accessible mental health care in Waterloo Region. The route travels from Shalom to the Iron Horse Trail and back, followed by a community barbecue to celebrate a decade of steps toward healing. Whether your goal is 10,000 steps or 1,000, raising $10,000 or $100—every step and every dollar counts. Sign up or donate at: shalomcounselling.org/steps
Saturday September 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Doors Open Waterloo Region: MCC Hub., 65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg. The MCC Hub is a participating site of Doors Open Waterloo Region. Tour the home to MCC’s material resources and thrift processing, including the innovative new meat cannery; explore behind-the-scenes operations and pack a relief kit for someone affected by conflict or disaster. See how we meet urgent needs and make a global impact — one can, one kit at a time. There’s fun for the whole family with a bouncy castle and face painting, too. Learn more here.
Community-powered Decolonization with Sarah Augustine and Friends
October 1 at 7 p.m., Shantz Mennonite Church, 2473 Erbs Rd, Baden
October 2 at 7 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo
You’re invited to join author and notable speaker Sarah Augustine, together with Adrian Jacobs and Mennonite Action, for two evenings of conversation about Indigenous justice and decolonization. These events are free but require registration. Learn more and register here Capacity is limited.
Mennonite Central Committee is hiring – Join our team!
We are excited to announce new opportunities to join our team and make a meaningful impact in communities across Ontario. If you are passionate about community engagement, collaboration and fostering belonging, we invite you to apply.
· Material Resources Associate (Full time) in New Hamburg
· Associate – Home Pick-Up (Part time) in Waterloo Region
· Donor Engagement Associate (Full time) in Kitchener
For full job descriptions and to apply, visit mcc.org/serve
MCC Ontario Peace Conference
Saturday November 1, 2025 at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate in Kitchener
The MCC Peace Conference is your chance to learn the art of everyday peace and experience first-hand how you and MCC are changing lives and communities through peacebuilding. This event will inspire and inform through general sessions and conversations with messengers of peace. Save the date (November 1) and stay tuned for more details!
Contact Information
Pastor Ray Martin ray@ezmennonite.ca 519-501-7831
Pastor Mike Williamson mike@ezmennonite.ca 519-890-4291
Faith Community Nurse Heidi Wagler heidi@ezmennonite.ca 519-274-4822
Office Administrator Lisa Suderman office@ezmennonite.ca 519-655-6824
Treasurer Becky Bender treasurer@ezmennonite.ca
Pastoral Intern Alexis Leis alexisezmennonite@gmail.com