East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 68 Sunday August 3, 2025 No. 31
A livestream will be available on TMC’s website. EZMC Offering Designation is Mission Partners.
This Coming Week
Tuesday August 5th
- 7:30 pm – Holy Movement Stretch and Strength – the third in our summer series! Bring an exercise mat, water bottle, and light weights if you desire to incorporate. New participants welcome!
Next Sunday – August 10, 2025
10:30 a.m. Tavistock and Area Ecumenical Worship Service in Queen’s Park. Please note that the offering collected at this service will be going to Tavistock Assistance Program. EZMC’s designated offering for Leadership will not be collected at the park. For those who usually give by cash or cheque you are encouraged to bring it on Sunday August 17th.
EZMC Announcements
The Tavistock and Area Ministerial is excited about our Ecumenical Service in the Park being planned for Sunday August 10 at 10:30 AM. We are looking for a team of musicians and singers to help lead music at this service. If you would be willing to join this team please speak to Heidi Wagler this week. Thanks so much!
Community Campfires at East Zorra Mennonite
6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Green Space on August 13 and 27
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. Alexis will plan to provide a few organized events for the children for about 30 minutes. We look forward to enjoying each other’s company.
On August 24th Alexis Leis and Naomi Ropp will be hosting a worship night! All are invited to come to the church to enjoy worship, followed by fellowship. Worship will go from approximately 7-8 and then you are invited to enjoy some snacks in the basement after.
An invitation goes out to anyone who would be interested in being a part of the band! We need a pianist to play chords, a guitarist, a drummer and some singers!
If interested in being a part of the band you can contact Alexis at alexisezmennonite@gmail.com or 226-581-5661
Upcoming Summer Service (not at EZMC)
Sunday August 31 – 10 a.m. Shared Worship Service hosted at Cassel Mennonite Church.
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.
Adult Fellowship Grand River Boat Cruise in Caledonia on Wednesday September 3 2025. 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.
All items for the Sunday August 17th bulletin are due to the church office by Thursday August 14th at 9 a.m. Thanks so much.
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.
Beyond our Church Community
MennoCreative Residencies: Canadian Mennonite offers flexible 6-18-month, part-time or full-time residencies for people passionate about journalism, photojournalism, documentary film, podcast and/or graphic design. Apply by August 15. See canadianmennonite.org/mennocreative.
Fall volunteer opportunity with MDS in Barrington, Nova Scotia! MDS is building a house for a wildfire survivor in this community. If you are interested and available to serve in September or October, contact the MDS Canada office at mdscanada@mds.org or 1(866) 261-1274 for more information.
80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Rockway invites everyone to join in the fun this September 13 & 14! Whether you buy tickets for our Food Market Fundraiser, or join in on one of the other FREE events (including a Hymn Sing!), go to rockway.ca/events to learn more about how we’re celebrating 80 years of Rockway.
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