East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 67 Sunday October 27, 2024 No. 43
Sunday October 27, 2024
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What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is about a Kingdom Revelation
Prelude/Accompanist: Katie Wagler Song Leader: Myron Ruby
Worship Leader: Brendan Leis Offering: Maintenance
Greeters: Sheryl & Brendan Leis Message: Pastor Ray
Audio/Visual: Dathan Bender/Brian Wagler Coffee Hosts: Janet & Marv Yantzi
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & Opening Prayer
Songs of Praise
VT # 91 We Praise Thee O God
VT # 122 Sing to the God of Harvest
Offering – Maintenance
Time with the Children
Scripture Readings: Daniel 7:12-14; Revelation 21:1-8; Revelation 22:1-5
Message Pastor Ray
Song of Response
VT #705 For the Healing of the Nations
Prayer of the Church
Sending Song
VT #759 Take my Life and Let it Be
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.
This Coming Week
Wednesday October 30th
- 10:30 – 11:30 Coffee and Bible Study
- Play Group set up
- 7 p.m. Creation Celebration Setup
Thursday October 31st
- 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group
- 6 p.m. Creation Celebration. Come join the fun! The Volunteer sign-up sheet is ready! Donations of cash and candy will be happily accepted. As allergies are an on-going concern, we are asking for NUT FREE treats only – please carefully check the package ingredient list (contains or may contain peanuts or tree nuts – we are unable to put these treats into the bags). Candy can be placed in the bin under the mailboxes, cash can be given to Joe Wagler or both can be dropped off at Creation Celebration. Sausage on a bun, hotdogs and pie will be prepared by the Congregational Life Committee. If anyone is willing to donate a pie please notify Megan MacDonald or Greg Leis by Monday.
Friday November 1st
- 7 p.m. MYF – Minute to Win It at church
Saturday November 2nd
- 1 p.m. Junior Youth – Rake and Run
Next Sunday – November 3, 2024
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is about a God who takes our place
Prelude: Brandy Sell Accompanist: Laurie Yantzi Song Leader: Lindsay Schlegel Worship Leader: Caleb Leis Offering: Mission Partners Message: Pastor Mike
Greeters: Fern & Galen Leis Coffee Hosts: Gloria & Merv Ropp
Audio/Visual: Todd Bender/Brian Wagler
Membership Sunday: We invite your prayers for Laurie Yantzi and Murray Kennel
as they plan to become members at East Zorra.
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.
You, the very young to mature are invited to participate in Sunday Afternoon Services at The Maples and peopleCare on November 3rd! It’s a two hour commitment at the very most. The half hour service involves reading scripture, a poem or short story, singing and or playing an instrument followed by saying hello to the residents. The first service begins at 2:15 p.m. and all is done by 4 p.m. at the latest. Please reach out to Pastor Ray or Susan Schmitz if you would like to participate.
EZMC Announcements
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. SCRC invites you to express your personal gratitude to Ray and Mike in some way during the month.
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 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.
Saturday December 7th 5-8 p.m. Live Nativity (Weather date Sunday December 8)
The live nativity was first done in 2021, and we had over 400 people attend, and over 100 volunteers from East Zorra involved to make it happen …lets see if we can top that this year to create another memorable experience.
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
This a great way to come out and give back with your family and friends, and we look forward to having you involved!
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
Saturday November 2nd 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Challenge for the Church: Antisemitism at Waterloo North Mennonite Church. Antisemitism is a serious issue today, and we believe it’s important to come together and explore it more deeply. As followers of a faith that emerged from Judaism, we have a responsibility to understand the ways antisemitism has been woven into Christian history, including our own Mennonite tradition. Recent events, like the Hamas attacks on October 7 and the Israeli military actions in Gaza, have brought issues of antisemitism and Islamophobia to the surface in Canada. Join us for a meaningful workshop where we’ll unpack these challenges together. Cost is $10 at the door. Register here.
Saturday November 2nd. Tri-County Mennonite Homes Presents… An Evening With Darryl Sittler@ Puddicombe House. Get your Tickets by Wednesday October 16. Tickets are $175 each and each ticket purchased receive a $100 tax receipt. For Tickets, Donations, and More Information: https://tcmhomes.com/donate/
Saturday November 2nd 7:30 p.m. (Trillium Lutheran Church, 22 William St, Waterloo): Menno Singers and The Laurier Singers with Artistic Director Brandon Leis join voices to present music for All Souls’ Day – ‘Love, Loss & Eternity.’ Tickets $25, Child/Student $5 at the door or from choir members.
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!
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.
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