East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 67 Sunday April 14, 2024 No. 15
Sunday Morning Worship – 10 a.m.
10 a.m. Worship Service
Pentecost
Prelude: Heidi Wagler Accompanist: Heidi Wagler
Worship Leader: Sheryl Leis Song Leader: Connie Yantzi
Greeters: Jess & Tyler Yantzi Offering: MCEC & MC Canada
Audio/Visual: Drystan Bender/Larry Kropf Message: Pastor Mike
Coffee Hosts: Shirley & Phil Ruby
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & Prayer
Songs of Gathering & Praise
VT #49 “All Who Are Thirsty”
VT #375 “Joys Are Flowing like a River”
Offering – Mennonite Church Canada & Mennonite Church Eastern Canada
Offertory
Time with the children – Naomi Witzel
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-12
Message What does this mean? Acts 2Pastor Mike
Songs of Response
VT #737 “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
VT #740 “Spirit of the Living God”
Prayer of the Church
Sending Song
#387 “We Are One in the Spirit”
Benediction
Postlude
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
The adult class will meet in the sanctuary this morning instead of the basement. Benedikt Isert-Bender, Boyet, Joji, and Lakan will share with us over Zoom in our Sunday School hour about their various ministries. This will include and update on the Malipayon Peace Hub. Please make your way back to the sanctuary by 11:15.
12 – 4 pm Private Party
This Coming Week
Tuesday April 16th
- 1:30 – 3:30 Prayer Shawl at Jean MacDonald’s. New knitters are always welcome.
Wednesday April 17th
- 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Bible Study
- 7 p.m. Play Group set up
Thursday April 18th
- 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group
- 7 – 9 pm The Congregational Life Committee invites you to an Intergenerational Games night at the church. Everyone is welcome. Bring your favourite games. Feel free to invite a friend or neighbour.
Friday April 12th
- 7 p.m. MYF – Games Night
Sunday April 21, 2024
10 a.m. Worship Service
Ananias & Saphira
Prelude: Laurie Yantzi Accompanist: Laurie Yantzi
Worship Leader: Song Leader: Lindsay Zehr
Greeters: Carol & Owen Cook Offering: Leadership
Audio/Visual: Dathan Bender/Larry Kropf Message: Pastor Ray
Coffee Hosts: Gloria & Merv Ropp
EZMC Announcements
Mindanao: Malipayon Peace Hub
On Sunday April 14, we will have witness workers Dann and Joji Pantoja from the Philippines join us during Adult Sunday School class. Join us to hear the latest about the Malipayon Peace Hub Project and the amount they need to raise to meet the fundraising goal of $230,000. (As of mid-March there is $63,000+ to raise to meet their goal.) To donate to this project, please use: 1) this donation link https://www.mennonitechurch.ca/philippines-transition 2) mail a cheque to Mennonite Church Canada, 600 Shaftsbury Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R3P 0M4, OR 3) designated offering no later than Sunday April 28, 2024.
Plastic containers needed!
Please save 500 ml/2 cup size plastic containers (eg sour cream, margarine) to be reused for this year’s relief sale donut project. They can be placed in the marked box under the mailboxes in the lobby. Thank you!
Please note, starting April 2024, Canadian Mennonite magazine will be printed monthly. Current subscribers have the first opportunity to receive one email a week with select stories, interviews, and news from behind-the-scenes. If you already receive Canadian Mennonite as a PDF every second Friday, the new service is already included in your subscription. If you currently only receive your magazine by mail, don’t miss out! Subscriptions are paid for collectively through MCEC – there is no cost to you. To start a new subscription or to change your delivery preferences (to receive print, digital or both), please contact Lisa at office@ezmennonite.ca by April 19th. We can add up to two email addresses per household.
Grace Lao Mennonite Church Egg Roll Sale – Please place your order on the sign-up sheet on the main bulletin board or by emailing Lisa at office@ezmennonite.ca. Price is $20 for a box of 10 egg rolls. Vegetarian rolls are also available. Please indicate on your order if you want meat or vegetarian rolls. Orders are due by Sunday April 21st and will be available for pickup at church on Saturday May 4th. Payment is due at the time of pickup.
Monday, April 15th, 7:30 p.m.: Annual Meeting of the members of Amish Mennonite Fire & Storm Aid Union will be held at Faith Mennonite Church, Kingwood.
Friday April 26th Junior Youth will meet at Stratford Axes at 7 pm, pick up is at 9 pm. The waiver form will be sent to parents by email. Cost is $25 and you can pay when you get there. If you have any questions please contact the Junior Youth sponsors (Lisa & Jay Zehr, Erin Schlegel or Kim Gruber).
Thursday May 2nd 6:30 p.m. Ladies! Mark your calendars for our Ladies Salad Supper here at the church. Come with a dessert or salad to share and enjoy an evening of great food and fellowship. We encourage you to invite a friend, family member or neighbour to join us. We will be advertising this to the community as well. There will be a sign-up sheet posted in the foyer at the back of the church.
We hope you will join us!
As a follow up to the information shared on the Hearing Loop – just a reminder to pick up a package to take to your Hearing Aid provider if you are at all interested in pursuing use of the Hearing Loop at church.
Packages are available by contacting our Office Administrator Lisa or Marilyn Zehr.
The 2024 Camp Subsidy Form is now available and you can complete and return to Dawn Zehr either by email (gdzehr@gmail.com) or mail (EZMC P.O. Box 997 Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0). Forms are available in the literature rack beside the main bulletin board or by contacting Lisa Suderman at office@ezmennonite.ca
If you have any questions please contact one of the Christian Education Lay Ministers – Bethany Kropf or Jared Yantzi.
Come one, come all to Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a kid.
Our VBS will run from July 8-12 this year and the registration link is up and running! Please see the church’s website or the Facebook event to register.
For volunteers please sign up on the paper sign up in the lobby, contact Naomi or Ashley, or if you are a parent registering your children please check “Yes I can volunteer” on the registration form and we will be in touch with you.
Beyond our Church Community
Here we grow again!
The Indigenous Neighbours team has a brand new opening for a Niska Artisan Indigenous Social Enterprise Associate. This is a one-year contract based in Timmins. Learn more about the position and apply today at mcc.org/careers.
Monday April 29th 6 p.m. New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale Promotion Dinner
at Calvary United Church (48 Hawkesville Rd, St. Jacobs). More than just a meal, the NHMRS promotion dinner is your chance to connect with community and support MCC! Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and acapella music by Surrendered. MCC will share an update on their work in Ethiopia. Funds raised will offset costs of running the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale. Skip the line and order your tickets online today! Tickets can also be reserved in advance by contacting Justin Armitage at 519-745-8458 ext. 262.
Saturday May 4th 7:30 p.m. (St Matthews Lutheran, Kitchener) and
Sunday May 5th 3 p.m. (Wallenstein Bible Chapel)
Menno Singers with Artistic Director Brandon Leis joins voices with the Heart Cry Ensemble to present ‘My God is a Rock – Songs to Celebrate God’s Faithfulness.’ Tickets $20, Child/Student $5 at www.mennosingers.com or at the door.
Friday May 24th & Saturday May 25th Join us at the 58th New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale at the New Hamburg Fairgrounds.
Get ready for a weekend of excitement at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale! Join us for a fantastic time filled with fun, food, and the chance to reconnect with old friends while making new ones. Mark your calendars for Friday evening and Saturday as we kick off the festivities! Don’t let this chance slip by to immerse yourself in community spirit and lend your support to MCC. Visit nhmrs.com for all the details. See you there!
Saturday, May 25th Run for Relief at 8 am, New Hamburg Fairgrounds
Lace up your shoes and get ready to Run for Relief! Before you join the lines for spring rolls and doughnuts at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale, get an early morning 2 km or 5 km fun run in at the Run for Relief. Not a runner? Walkers are also welcome! All participants are invited to gather at the New Hamburg Fairgrounds at 8:00 am. For more info, go to nhmrs.com/run-for-relief.
Interfaith Counselling Centre – 40th Anniversary Celebration
Come join us in celebrating 40 years of instilling hope in our community. In celebration we are hosting a phenomenal unforgettable event — formal attire, delicious food and live musical entertainment, featuring local talent Daniel Lichti, Angelica Appelman, and Mike and Diana Erb.
Wednesday June 19th 6 p.m. (dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.) at Puddicombe Banquet Hall (145 Peel Street, New Hamburg, ON)
Ticket price: $140 / person ($80 receiptable)
Join the Thrift on Kent team
Thrift on Kent is hiring an Associate Processing – Softlines. This position is responsible for keeping up with inventory flow in a fast-paced, high capacity setting and works closely with the management team on a day-to-day basis. Learn more about the position and apply today at mcc.org/careers.
Learning Tour: Travelling Together Through Truth
October 21-25, Timmins, ON
Get ready to be inspired and learn as we embark on an exciting journey of connecting and engaging with First Nations communities, organizations and partners of MCC Ontario’s Indigenous Neighbours program in Timmins. To learn more, conatct Cam McEachern at 705-264-2494, ext. 220 or by email at cammceachern@mcco.ca.
Donation Pick Up Service in Waterloo Region and Surrounding Communities
Introducing our new service, MCC Picks Up! In five easy steps, you can arrange for your soft and hard goods donations (excluding furniture) to be picked up at your doorstep. Donations picked up through the project will be dropped off at the local MCC Thrift Shops in Kitchener, New Hamburg and Elmira. Please note that this is separate from furniture pick-up, which will continue at the shop level in both New Hamburg and Kitchener. The answers to most questions about the pick-up service can be found in the FAQ section on the website. Visit www.mccpicksup.com or call (226) 220-0088 to schedule a pickup. Follow MCC Picks Up on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.