East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 67 Sunday November 10, 2024 No. 45
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is about a God of Peace
Prelude/Accompanist/Song Leader: Glorify Worship Leader: Bevin Witmer
Audio/Visual: Greg Pye/Brian Wagler Greeters: Susan & Ray Martin
Coffee Hosts: Megan MacDonald & Russ Schumm Offering: Local Ministries
Prelude “Hallelujah”
“Great are You Lord”
“Yes and Amen”
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Songs of Gathering and Praise “Blessed be Your Name”
“Build Your Kingdom Here”
Offering – Local Ministries
Offertory Song “Hallelujah”
Time with the Children
Scripture Readings: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20 and Colossians 3:15
Message Michelle Brenneman, MCC Ontario Executive Director
Song of Response VT#419 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Prayer of the Church Pastor Mike
Sending Song “Benediction”
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.
11 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages.
12 p.m. Private Party
This Coming Week
Tuesday November 12th
- 7 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting
Wednesday November 13th
- 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Bible Study
- E Z Play Group setup
Thursday November 14th
- 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group
- 12 p.m. High Noon Lunch @ Grace United.
- 6:30 p.m. Ladies Salad Supper @ EZMC
Friday November 15th
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EZMC interactive Learning Day and packing kits at Material Resource Centre in New Hamburg. This event is for all ages.
- MYF – Across the Street and Around the World – MCEC event at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. Meet at church at 6 p.m.
Saturday November 16th
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Live Nativity Costume Day
Please see the announcements for more details on many of these events.
Next Sunday – November 17, 2024
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is about the God who overcomes death
Prelude/Accompanist: Katie Wagler Song Leader: Caleb Leis
Greeters: Gwen & Dan Matthews Worship Leader: Pastor Ray
Audio/Visual: Drystan Bender/Larry Kropf Offering: Leadership
Coffee Hosts: Brett Zehr & Ryan Wagler Message: Pastor Mike
Service of Remembering
During our worship service on November 17, we will take time to remember those who have died this past year by naming their names and lighting a candle in memory of them. As in previous years we plan to name our congregational members, along with other close family members (siblings, parents, children) of our congregational members.
If you have experienced another significant loss through death this year and wish to have that person named in our service, please contact Janice Ropp, or Pastor Ray.
12 p.m. Private Party
EZMC Announcements
October 2024 Donations Received Summary
Offering Schedule – $31,757
Thanksgiving – TAP – $300
Thanksgiving – WFRC – $225
Thursday November 14th 12 p.m. High Noon Seniors Lunch at Grace United Church in Tavistock. A homestyle lunch will be served followed by a musical entertainment by Lifted Voices. Cost: Freewill offering.
Thursday November 14th 6:30 p.m. Ladies come and join us for our Women’s Christmas Salad Supper in the church basement. Come with a dessert or salad to share and enjoy a night of great fellowship. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the foyer. We encourage you to bring a friend or invite a neighbour. See you there!
Friday November 15th 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Everyone is invited to the Mennonite Central Committee Material Resources Centre at 65 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg. It will be a day of interactive learning about MCC Material Resources as well as the ability to pack hygiene kits for an upcoming international relief shipment. Kits can be purchased and packed for $6.59 each. This event is for all ages.
Friday November 15th MYF will be going to Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for a Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Youth event – Across the Street and Around the World. It will bean evening of worship, service & games from 7-9 p.m. The youth are invited to bring a new or gently used hoodie to donate. We will be meeting at the church for 6 p.m. and leaving promptly by 6:15 p.m.
Saturday December 7th 5-8 p.m. Live Nativity (Weather date Sunday December 8)
Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to help make this event happen!
There is still time to get involved so please contact Sheryl or Kim directly if you are interested. Please note the following important dates:
Saturday November 16
- 10 am – 4 pm Costume Day. Please stop by the church during this time to get fitted for your costume. Please come with your winter gear so that costumes can be fitted properly! This includes coats, snowpants, mitts, boots, hats – just in case it gets cold
Saturday November 23rd
- 1 p.m. Set Building. Please contact Joe Wagler if you can help with this.
Saturday November 30th
- 8 a.m. Sets will be put in place. Please contact Joe Wagler if you can help with this.
Sunday December 1
- 12:00-12:30 pm Walk Through – We will do a quick walk through of the set for all characters and guides who can attend
Saturday December 14th
- 8 a.m. Sets will be removed and put away. Please contact Joe Wagler if you can help with this.
Please also promote this event with others so that we can share the Christmas story with many!
Thursday November 21st 7-9 p.m. Games night “Come for an informal night of games or puzzles in the church basement. Bring along games or puzzles to enjoy with people of all ages.”
Thursday November 28th 6 p.m. Adult Fellowship Christmas Dinner followed with a Christmas Concert by Menno Valley Sound. Tickets are $45 and are available during coffeetime or from committee members Shirley & Phil Ruby, Laurel & Ray Zehr or Carol & Owen Cook. Deadline to buy tickets is November 17. any adults no matter your age, are invited to come to the Christmas Dinner and concert.
The tea towel/dish cloth supply in the kitchen at church is still low. If you have any at home, it would be greatly appreciated if you could please return them as soon as possible. Otherwise, we will need to replace them. Thanks so much.
You are invited to support a local family this Christmas
Tavistock Assistance Program (TAP) is busy preparing for the holiday season and would like to thank those who have reached out to enquire about supporting a family or individual in our community through gift giving this Christmas. If you would like to support this program by purchasing gifts for a family, donating funds for gifts, or volunteering to wrap gifts, we welcome you to reach out to TAP by November 22 at tapisforyou@outlook.com or (519)655-3500.
Beyond our Church Community
Thursday November 14th 7:30 p.m. Eby Lecture: Paint as Protest. Reading socio-political experiences through graffiti and street art in conflict-affected societies. Through his field research, Dr. Eric Lepp will engage with graffiti as a spatial and temporal resource in societies undergoing social and political transformation. grebel.ca/eby
Saturday November 16th 9 am to 2 pm. The 10th Annual Makers Market will be happening at Steinmann Mennonite Church. You are invited to attend and peruse 35+ local vendors’ homemade items as well as, the popular, Ten Thousand Villages and Raw Carrot. (A great opportunity to support local artisans and find that perfect gift). Soup lunch will be served at 11 am. For more information, see the poster on the main bulletin board. Hope to see you there!
Time is running out to register for Walking Through The Fire – Visual Album. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear music and stories from Indigenous musicians from across Canada. This film, created by the award-winning Sultans of String, will be screened at Zion United Church, New Hamburg on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7 p.m. Register now at https://walkingwilmot.eventbrite.ca
Questions? Contact ecumenicalworkinggroup@gmail.com
Saturday November 16th 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The 10th Annual Makers Market will be happening at Steinmann Mennonite Church (1316 Snyder’s Rd. W. Baden). You are invited to attend and peruse 35+ local vendors’ homemade items as well as, the popular, Ten Thousand Villages and Raw Carrot. (A great opportunity to support local artisans and find that perfect gift). Soup lunch will be served at 11 am. For more information, see the poster on the main bulletin board. Hope to see you there!
Hillcrest Mennonite Church is 60 Years Old! As part of our celebrations and acknowledgement, we have printed a 60 Year Anniversary Book, highlighting some of the events and stories that make up the people who have called Hillcrest home, written by Glenn Zehr. We will have an official book launch on Sunday November 17. Worship begins at 9:45 with a focus on celebrating these 60 years. Some of the 50th Anniversary exhibits will be on display again. The book launch will start at 10:45 AM. Autographed books will be available for $20.00 each. Following our celebrations, all are invited join together for a potluck meal.
If you are unable to join us and would like a copy of the book, contact Marietta at office@hillcrestmc.ca or by phone 519-662-1577.
Sunday November 17th 2 p.m. – Free Concert for Kids Community Event at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. Musicians of the KW Symphony present Music for Horn and Harp, an introduction to these instruments featuring a selection of classical, popular, and folk songs. Refreshments to follow. For more info contact Pauline at church@sjmc.on.ca
Sunday November 17th 3 p.m. Menno Singers hosts its Annual Messiah Sing-Along with soloists and orchestra. (St Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton St, Kitchener): Bring a score, sit in parts and join your voices to sing (or come and listen). Admittance by donation.
Thursday November 21st – Saturday November 23rd
Villages Festival – Crafted by hand, inspired by purpose
Join us for a special event featuring fair trade treasures and social enterprise products from around the world! Shop unique handcrafted items from Ten Thousand Villages, enjoy delicious Raw Carrot soup, and discover beautiful creations from Niska Artisans. Don’t miss this chance to support artisans globally and locally, all while finding meaningful gifts for the holiday season.
This pop-up sale recreates the beloved Ten Thousand Villages Festival sales—back by popular demand!
High School Students! Are you thinking of attending the University of Waterloo? On Saturday, November 25 from 10-5, attend the UWaterloo Open House and stop by the Conrad Grebel University College residence, right on the UWaterloo campus. Learn about the supportive residence environment that this small and vibrant faith-based community can provide for students studying in any faculty or program at UWaterloo. uwaterloo.ca/grebel/tour
Sunday December 1st 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend the Area Churches Christmas Choir Concert at Steinmann Mennonite Church (1316 Snyder’s Rd W Baden). There will be a freewill offering in support of Mennonite Central Committee’s Meat Canning Project. Doors open at 7 pm.
Sunday December 8th 7:30 p.m. Menno Singers with Artistic Director Brandon Leis invites you to a service of Lessons and Carols, with choral music for the season, plus readings and congregational singing. (Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 William St, Waterloo): Tickets $25, Child/Student $5 at the door or from choir members.