Restoration is Near
Tell what you hear and see
East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 65 Sunday December 11, 2022 No. 50
Worship Service – Sunday December 11, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Please join us for our Sunday Morning Worship Gathering. All are welcome!
Restoration is Near – 3rd Advent – Tell what you hear and see
Prelude: Bethany Klein Accompanist: Bethany Klein
Song Leader: Connie Yantzi Worship Leader: Kim Leis
Message: Pastor Mike Audio/Visual: Todd Bender/Brian Wagler
Coffeetime: No coffee will be served on this day. You are welcome to bring your own.
Volunteers needed to be Coffee Time Hosts!
For the months of December and January we will plan to have coffee time every other Sunday. We would welcome a few more volunteers that would make it possible to serve coffee every week. Please contact Lisa if you would be willing to volunteer to be a coffee time host. A coffee host prepares the coffee and cleans up after coffee time. Thanks so much. Note that there will be no coffee time on December 25th and January 1st.
Today
Sunday School classes
Nursery to Grade 5 classes are being held downstairs.
Junior Youth class meets upstairs in Room #9
Youth class meets upstairs in the MYF room (Room #11)
Adult class – Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus
Meets in the basement. No Zoom connection for the Sunday School hour.
This Coming Week
9 a.m. Sewing Circle – We are planning to have a small Christmas program
and will provide a light lunch for those who would like join us.
Please reply to someone from the Sewing Circle Committee by
Sunday December 11th.
Thursday December 15th
9:30 a.m. E Z Play Group
Friday December 16th
7 p.m. MYF Games Night at church
Saturday December 17th
Private Party
Next Sunday – December 18, 2022
Restoration is Near
4th Advent – Do not be afraid
Prelude: Chantelle McNeish Accompanist: Chantelle McNeish
Song Leader: Lindsay Zehr Worship Leader: Tyler Yantzi
Audio/Visual: Dathan Bender/Larry Kropf
Coffeetime: Gwen & Dan Matthews
Junior Sunday School program during the worship service.
8:45 a.m. Choir practice for Christmas Eve in the sanctuary
No Sunday School classes on this day.
12 p.m. Private Party
Upcoming Christmas Services
Saturday December 24th
7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
Offering Focus: Tavistock Assistance Program and
Interfaith Community Counselling Centre
Sunday December 25th
10 a.m. Christmas Day Service
No Sunday School classes on this day.
Sunday January 1st
3 p.m. New Year’s Day afternoon service.
No Sunday School and no Zoom option for this service.
Extending God’s Love
EZMC Announcements
Financial Update as of December 7, 2022
Estimated funds needed to meet 2022 commitments
Mission Partners $ 20,162
MCEC & MC Canada $ 18,906
Leadership $ 37,575
MCC/Relief $ 4,115
Local Ministries $ 19,214
Maintenance $ 17,667
Student Aid -$ 6,254
$111,386
We are grateful for your generosity and we prayerfully ask for your continued financial support as you are able. We trust that God will provide and we will continue to experience the fullness of Christ.
Cheques can be placed in the offering plate (blank offering envelopes available) at church each Sunday, mailed to Dawn Zehr or placed in one of two mailboxes at her house. E-transfers or questions about donating can be sent to treasurer@ezmennonite.ca.
The Voices Together Hymnal order has arrived. If you ordered one and haven’t received it yet, please contact Lisa. Payment details will be sent by email.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFERING
This year, EZMC will be collecting “Cash for Kits” to support MCC’s mission to provide relief kits where needed most. There is an increased demand for supplies to send to Ukraine and other countries around the world, and inventory of material resources is getting low.
Children will be collecting coins/cash during children’s time, continuing through our Advent series.
A reminder to everyone to reserve any areas of the church building/green space that you need for meetings, rehearsals, events etc. with Lisa to ensure availability. She can be reached at office@ezmennonite.ca Thanks so much.
Beyond Our Church Community
Sunday December 11th 7:30 p.m. Menno Singers and artistic director Brandon Leis present a Service of Lessons and Carols at Trillium Lutheran Church (22 Willow St, Waterloo). Admission by donation.
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp:
2023 Winter and Spring Retreats now open for registration: Come to Silver Lake in 2023 for some fun camp experiences! Dads & Kids, Snowshoe Hike, Women’s Retreat, Couples Retreat, Winter Camp for Grown-Ups, March Break Family Getaway, Youth Camp and Family Camp – there are options for all ages! Go to SLMC Retreats & Events for more info and to register. These make fantastic Christmas gifts!
Are you looking for a gift that gives impact this Christmas?
The Raw Carrot is a social enterprise that provides meaningful employment to people who live with barriers to traditional employment by making hand-crafted soup. We are offering lovely gift boxes this holiday season that make wonderful gifts for your employees, clients, and friends. Each box contains a selection of our delicious soup along with locally curated charcuterie products. For more information, email Leah Brown at leahbrown@mcco.ca or call 226-338-4956.
Give a gift that keeps on giving…and growing!
Help meet people’s basic needs around the world with the purchase of an eco-friendly MCC Thrift Christmas Giving ornament! Proceeds from these gifts will provide fruit trees and chickens as a source of income and nutrition and clean water in homes. Plus, these ornaments are made from seed paper. Plant it, water it and watch it grow into beautiful wildflowers. Available at your local thrift shop while supplies last.