East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 68 Sunday July 6, 2025 No. 27
Sunday July 6, 2025
10:30 a.m.
Song Leader: Connie Yantzi Worship Leader: Dylan Yantzi
Audio: Greg Pye Offering: Mission Partners
Our guest speakers are Lakan Pantoja and Benedikt Isert Bender
Potluck immediately following worship. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery, lawn chairs, (and of course delicious food to share!). Drinks will be provided.
This Coming Week
Monday July 7th – Friday July 11th
- 9 – 11:45 a.m. Vacation Bible School
Thursday July 10th
- 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School Program
Next Sunday – July 13, 2025
Prelude/Accompanist: Heidi Wagler Song Leader: Myron Ruby
Greeters: Lisa & Jay Zehr Worship Leader: Dawn Bender
Audio/Visual: Drystan Bender/Brian Wagler Offering: MCEC & MC Canada
Coffee: Michelle & Brad Brenneman Sharing by Amy Yantzi
Again this summer in our message time we will hear from various congregational members who will share about their life with God. We pray that the stories and experiences shared this summer will be an encouragement, and a reminder to each of us that God is with us.
EZMC Announcements
June 2025 Donations Received Summary
Offering Schedule – $37,732.00
Nathan and Amy Yantzi invite you to their dairy barn open house on July 5th from 10 am – 4 pm. Join us for a fun day on the farm, kids activities, robotic dairy barn tour, and lunch provided at 12:00 pm. Located at 2144 Line 29, Tavistock.
I am looking for some voices to join me in helping to lead our singing at the outdoor service in the Pavillion on Sunday, July 6. All voice parts welcome, no practice required! Songs will be familiar. For more info speak to Connie Yantzi, or message me at mcyantzi@gmail.com or 519-503-4969. Thanks!
VBS 2025
Please join us this week in praying for our church community:
God let our church be a great influence in our community through our VBS. We want your perfect love to be at the foundation of our community, and we pray that we spread your love. Let our doors be open and our hearts welcoming to all kids and their families. Let your goodness shine through us. Amen
Grandparent Gang – Calling all grandparents! We need your help at VBS July 7-11.
Bring your lawn chair and sit under the shade of a tree in our green space. Kids may come visit you to take a rest in the shade on a blanket, to take a break from the busyness and fun activities, when they need a friend to sit quietly with, or maybe they need a Band-Aid. This was a favourite spot for many and gives a glimpse into our fun activities at VBS! Come for one day or all five, whatever suits your schedule. If you think you might be interested in helping in this role, please contact Ashley Witzel or Naomi Witzel as soon as possible for more details. naomiwitzel8@gmail.com or ashleywitzel@gmail.com
Upcoming Summer Services (not at EZMC)
Sunday August 3
Shared Worship service hosted at Tavistock Mennonite Church.
Sunday August 10
Tavistock and Area Ecumenical Worship Service in Queen’s Park.
Sunday August 31
Shared Worship Service hosted at Cassel Mennonite Church.
Beyond our Church Community
Saturday July 12th 8:30 – 10 a.m. Please join us for the Cassel Community Tractor Breakfast. Bring your tractor or car, visit with your neighbours and enjoy breakfast. Donations will be sent to Canadian Food Grains Bank.
Hidden Acres is hiring. We are looking to fill a part-time, year round housekeeping role as soon as possible. For more information visit www.hiddenacres.ca or contact the camp at info@hiddenacres.ca or 519-625-8602.
Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario is hiring a Director of Development to lead fundraising and alumni relations in alignment with its mission and values. The successful candidate will bring fundraising experience, relationship-building skills, and an appreciation for Grebel’s Anabaptist/Mennonite identity. Applications will be reviewed beginning July 14, 2025, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Read the full description: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/careers
July 2 – September 30, 2025: Tending Tomorrow, Picturing Today uses photography and poetry to reflect on the interconnection between humans and the natural world, with works by Leah Reesor-Keller and Ndagire Brendah. All are invited to the exhibit launch: Wednesday July 9, 7:30 PM at the Grebel Gallery, Conrad Grebel University College. uwaterloo.ca/centre-peace-advancement/grebel-gallery