East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 68 Sunday June 29, 2025 No. 26
Prelude/Accompanist: Brandy Sell Song Leader: Caleb Leis
Greeter: Jan Ropp Worship Leader: Alexis Leis
Audio/Visual: Todd Bender/Larry Kropf Coffee: Shirley & Phil Ruby
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & Opening Prayer
Songs of Gathering & Praise
VT #10 “Here in This Place”
VT #297 “You Are Salt for the Earth”
Offering – Local Ministries
Children’s Story Alexis Leis
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:20-25, Matthew 5:13-16
Message “So What? Now What?”– Harold Schlegel
Song of Response
VT #581 “Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song”
Prayer of the Church
Sending Song
VT #793 “We Are Marching”
Benediction
Postlude
Today
Coffeetime in the basement immediately following worship. Everyone is welcome.
12 p.m. Private Party in the greenspace.
This Coming Week
Faith Community Nurse, Heidi Wagler, is on holidays and returns Saturday July 5th.
Monday June 30th
- 7:00pm – Walking Club – meet in front of the Memorial Hall in Tavistock. We’ll walk over to the path at the Optimist Club park, with options to make longer or shorter. Come walk at your pace! Decisions to cancel due to inclement weather will be made on location.
Next Sunday – July 6, 2025
10:30 a.m.
EZMC Outdoor Service in Queen’s Park Pavilion Tavistock.
Song Leader: Connie Yantzi Worship Leader: Dylan Yantzi
Audio: Greg Pye Offering: Mission Partners
Message: Lakan Pantoja
Please note that we are not having a Zoom service at the park.
Potluck immediately following worship. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery, lawn chairs, (and of course delicious food to share!). Drinks will be provided.
EZMC Announcements
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!
Holy Movement & Walking Club Summer Series!
Holy Movement
- 4 classes will be offered on the following dates, re-using the classes from the spring session – June 24, July 22, Aug 5, Aug 19. All 7:30 – 8:30pm.
Walking Club
- Bi-weekly starting June 30 7pm. Will keep with Monday evenings at 7pm for now. Watch bulletin for location details.
In September, we are anticipating we’ll continue with a bi-weekly schedule of both Holy Movement & Walking Club, on alternate weeks.
Thank you for your interest, participation and encouragement! Contact Tracey (tracey.kropf@gmail.com) if you have feedback and/or questions.
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
The Visual & Decorating Committee is looking for help from the congregation with our True North VBS decorations this year. We’re in need of 20 undecorated Christmas trees and one small 1-2 person tent. Please sign the sheet hanging on the bulletin board to let us know how you can help. We’d appreciate if you could bring your Christmas tree(s)/small tent to church on Thursday July 3 between 7-9 pm. We’re also hoping some people can help us set up the Christmas tree(s) that night too (even if it’s just your own). If you have any questions, please reach out to Judy Mogk 519-503-6234, Marianne Witzel 519-508-1345 or Kristi Marriott 519-575-6077. Thank you in advance!
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
Thursday July 3rd 1 pm – 2:30 p.m., A Compassionate Response in the Middle East and Ukraine in the Community Room at 50 Kent, Kitchener and Online
Hear powerful stories of how MCC and its local partners are responding to the needs of communities in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel and other regions affected by conflict. You’ll also hear heartfelt stories of individuals whose families have been assisted by MCC’s work, along with a quick update on local Ontario programs. Join in person or online at facebook.com/MCCOntario/. Visit here to learn more.
Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon are world-renowned Palestinian and Israeli peace-builders. After Aziz lost his brother to the IDF and Maoz lost his parents on October 7th, both channelled their pain into bringing a just and lasting peace for all people in Palestine-Israel. They’ve given a viral TED Talk, they’ve met two Popes, and now they’re coming to Kitchener-Waterloo! Hosted by Mennonite Action, join us at Rockway Mennonite Church July 11-13 for the Hope is an Action peace-building retreat with Aziz and Maoz.
If you can’t join us for the whole weekend, join us for their public talk Friday, July 11th (also at Rockway MC). Doors open at 7:00pm, event begins at 7:30.
Register at HopeIsAnAction.weebly.com
If you have questions or wish to volunteer please email laura@lauramorlock.com
If you’re able, please consider helping us cover the costs of flying and hosting them here: HopeIsAnAction.weebly.com/donate
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.
The June edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service Canada. In this edition, you’ll read about MDS’ response to the Manitoba wildfires — plus more! Read On the Level: https://conta.cc/3ZBWSzb
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp (slmc.ca)
Summer Camp: It’s not too late to consider overnight or day camp for your child! There are still spots in a variety of great camps! Visit slmc.ca/summer-camp to have a look at the 2025 schedule and program descriptions. Please spread the word and help us fill Mini Camp, Camps 1&3, Sports/Specialty Camps, CILT 1B and the Bronze Cross/Medallion Lifesaving Course!
Men’s Retreat (Sep 12-14): 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 and Mike Schmidt will lead some thought-provoking reflections. Special discount for those under 30 or underemployed. Click here for more details… slmc.ca/retreats
Hiring this Fall: SLMC is seeking our next 2 Assistant Directors to support all seasons of camp life (outdoor ed, retreats, summer camp). Find the job description at slmc.ca/staff for these FT Sept-Aug positions. Share widely with gifted, responsible, passionate individuals, who can apply by July 15.