East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 67 Sunday November 3, 2024 No. 44
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What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is about a God who takes our place
Prelude: Brandy Sell Accompanist: Laurie Yantzi
Song Leader: Lindsay Zehr Worship Leader: Caleb Leis
Offering: Mission Partners Message: Pastor Mike
Greeters: Fern & Galen Leis Audio/Visual: Greg Pye/Brian Wagler
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship VT#851
Opening Prayer
Songs of Gathering and Praise
VT #22 “What Is This Place”
VT #84 “To God Be the Glory”
Offering – Mission Partners
Children’s Story
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 53:10-12; 1 Peter 2:21-25
Message Pastor Mike
Song of Response VT #323 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Receiving New Members
Prayer of the Church
Sending Song VT #813 “Heart with Loving Heart United”
Benediction
Postlude
Today
11 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages.
Noon potluck – Plan to stay and meet the Daud Tokhi family of eight that we are sponsoring and take some time to meet and converse with them. It is also an opportunity to reconnect with members we had not seen during the summer months over tasty and lovingly prepared food to share with one another. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery. We hope to see you there.
Sunday Afternoon Services at peopleCare (2:15 pm) and The Maples (3:15 pm)
This Coming Week
Tuesday November 5th
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sewing Circle – Everyone is welcome to join us to knot comforters or quilt
Wednesday November 6th
- 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Bible Study
- 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Team Meeting
- 7 p.m. Worship Committee
- 7 p.m. Glorify Rehearsal
Thursday November 7th
- 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group
- 7 p.m. Live Nativity Committee Meeting
Friday November 8th
- 7 p.m. MYF – Material Resource Centre Working and Learning
- 7 – 9 p.m. Junior Youth – Games at church with Pastor Mike
Next Sunday – November 10, 2024
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
Message: Michelle Brenneman, MCC Ontario Executive Director
EZMC Announcements
East Zorra Mennonite Church is hiring a treasurer. The position is interim/temporary for approximately 18-24 months as finance processes and systems will be undergoing review and the treasurer position change as part of this review.
The position includes bookkeeping tasks, tracking donations, accounts payable activities, and payroll responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of financial record keeping, payroll requirements, charitable and non-profit legislation, and legal remittance obligations. The position requires an average of 5-10 hours per week, with additional hours at year end. Compensation is $22-28 per hour depending on experience and skills. Start date is December 2024. A full job description is attached to the October 20 bulletin email.
If you are interested in this position, please forward written communication outlining your skills and experience that aligns with the job description to Megan at rusandmeg@gmail.com by Sunday November 3, 2024.
Thank you on behalf of the Treasurer Hiring Committee of Megan MacDonald, Jill Rempel, Susan Schmitz, Brian Wagler.
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.
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.
Saturday December 7th 5-8 p.m. Live Nativity (Weather date Sunday December 8)
We are still looking for lots of people to help with the nativity
Please review the sign-up sheets posted in the back lobby to find your spot!
The times are from 4-8 and there will be two shifts to chose from
Please sign up by November 3 so that we can begin to arrange costumes
Feel free to also contact Sheryl or Kim directly
This a great way to come out and give back with your family and friends, and we look forward to having you involved!
Saturday November 16 – the costume team will be at the church to get people fitted for costumes – so we hope you can stop by – more information to come
thank you !
JCET is excited to welcome all the children back to Sunday school. We are looking forward to another fun year of learning and growing together in our faith in Jesus.
We are still in need of teachers and helpers! The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in basement near the teacher desk. We encourage you to consider how you could help support our program this year. Please see the link below.
If you have any questions, please reach out to one of us.
Erin Yantzi, Sue Martin, Holly Barron, Jess Yantzi.
Beyond our Church Community
Calling all families interested in learning more about Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for their child. We invite you to attend our Discover Rockway information night on Thursday, November 7 from 7 – 9 pm. For more information and to register for this event, visit our Discover Rockway webpage
Villages Festival – Crafted by hand, inspired by purpose
Join us for a special two-weekend 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.
- Nov 7-9 at W-K United Mennonite Church, 15 George St, Waterloo
- Nov 21-23 at MCC, 50 Kent Ave, Kitchener
This pop-up sale recreates the beloved Ten Thousand Villages Festival sales—back by popular demand!
Walking Through The Fire: Visual Album is a unique musical film experience. It features award-winning First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists from across Turtle Island not only sharing their music, but also their stories. They are joined by Billboard charting/6x Canadian Folk Music Award winners Sultans of String.
The Wilmot Ecumenical Working Group on Indigenous/Settler Relationships is hosting a free screening of this newly released film on Thursday, November 14, 2024 7 p.m. at Zion United Church, 215 Peel St., New Hamburg, ON.
Sultans of String created this project in the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, that asks for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to work together as an opportunity to show a path forward. As bandleader Chris McKhool says “We know that as a society we can’t move ahead without acknowledging and reflecting on the past. Before reconciliation can occur, the full truth of the Indigenous experience in this country needs to be told, so we’ve been calling on Indigenous artists to share with us their stories”.
The screening on November 14th will be followed by a Q&A panel with artists from the film including Shannon Thunderbird and Sultans of String producers Chris McKhool and local GRAMMY Winner John “Beetle” Bailey.
There will be a free will donation at the door. The building is accessible but parking at the church is limited to those with mobility issues. Street parking is available on Peel and Wilmot streets plus at the Sobeys Plaza. Seating is limited so people are being asked to reserve a spot at https://walkingwilmot.eventbrite.ca
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
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 3 p.m. (St Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton St, Kitchener): Menno Singers hosts its Annual Messiah Sing-Along with soloists and orchestra. Bring a score, sit in parts and join your voices to sing (or come and listen). Admittance by donation.
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
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
Friday November 29th – Saturday November 30th
Men Listening, Men Talking Retreat at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp & Retreat Centre. Set aside time for this opportunity to join a community of men seeking growth, understanding and meaningful connection. Leave feeling inspired, challenged and equipped with insights to navigate the complexities of being men of faith in today’s world. Register now and be part of this empowering journey. Visit mcc.org/men-talking to learn more.
Hidden Acres new “Learning IN Community” Programs –
We believe that people of all abilities have been created to experience community! Our vision for “LINC” is to use its programs as a place of connection and growth for young adults with special needs. If you would like to learn more about our Day Programs or retreats, check our website at https://hiddenacres.ca/programs/linc or email cc@hiddenacres.ca