East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 67 Sunday May 5, 2024 No. 18
Sunday May 5, 2024 – Morning Worship – 10 a.m.
Join Sunday Morning Worship
10 a.m. Worship Service
Philip & Ethiopian
Prelude/Accompanist/Song Leader: Glorify
Worship Leader: Brendan Leis Greeters: Bethany & Trevor Kropf Offering: Mission Partners Message: Pastor Mike
Audio/Visual: Greg Pye/Larry Kropf Coffee Hosts: Kristen & Daryl Cressman
Prelude
“Great Things”
“Leaning On the Everlasting Arms”
“Oceans”
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & Prayer
Songs of Gathering & Praise
“King of Kings”
“The Table”
Offering – Mission Partners
Offertory “Great are You Lord”
Time with the children
Scripture Reading: Acts 8:26-40
Message Pastor Mike
Songs of Response “Great Things”
Prayer of the Church Pastor Ray
Sending Song “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
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.
Adult Sunday School – Jon Lebold, Material Resources Coordinator for MCC in New Hamburg, will be sharing stories of how financial support from our church benefits others.
This Coming Week
Monday May 6th
- 7 p.m. Ladies Singing Group Rehearsal
Tuesday May 7th
- 9 a.m. Sewing Circle.
- 1 p.m. Care Team Meeting
Wednesday May 8th
- 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Bible Study
- Play Group Set up
Thursday May 9th
- 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group
- 6:30 pm CENT Meeting
Friday May 10th
- MYF – Frozen in Woodstock
Next Sunday – May 12, 2024
Paul & Road to Damascus
Prelude: Brandy Sell Accompanist: Bethany Zehr
Worship Leader: Sheryl Leis Song Leader: Myron Ruby
Greeters: Janice & Marlow Gingerich Offering: MCEC & MC Canada
Audio/Visual: Drystan Bender/Larry Kropf Message: Pastor Mike
Coffee Hosts: Gloria & Tom Roth
EZMC Announcements
An invitation to all ladies, all ages–If you would like to be part of a women’s group to sing two songs on Mother’s Day, please sign up on the back bulletin board. I’m hoping to have only one practice on Monday, May 6 at 7:00, and then again on the Sunday morning of May 12. If we get lots of ladies, it will be a choir! ? Speak to Connie Yantzi if you have any questions.
The relief sale is coming up later this month (Saturday, May 25) and that means volunteer opportunities! Consider supporting the donut project in one of the following ways:
– making mashed potatoes – details and sign up sheet on bulletin board
– mixing in the donut tent (5-9 am) – sign up sheet on bulletin board
– clean up back at church (3ish pm – ?) – sign up sheet on bulletin
– set up at the donut tent (Friday morning) – contact Bill Roth kilbride@rogers.com
– tear down at the donut tent (Saturday afternoon) – contact Bill Roth kilbride@rogers.com
Any questions contact Greg and Dawn gdzehr@gmail.com
Born to serve .. eh?
Everyone from the youngest to the oldest has the privilege to respond to a special email from office@ezmennonite.ca coming sometime on or after April 28th. The email will have a link saying, (“Fill out in Google Forms”). In this Google form we are collecting some information that the Gifts Discernment Committee (and others) will use as they call people to service in the life of the church. There is a place for all of you to serve!
If you do not have access to a computer or someone to help you with this, you may pick up a paper copy under the mailboxes next Sunday.
The MYF will be attending the Gospel Coalition Youth Conference on June 7-8 at Redeemer University. We are very excited to have 15 youth signed up. It’s not too late to register if you haven’t already! Please speak to Jared Yantzi or send an email to yantzijared@gmail.com if you would like more details!
A reminder that the 2024 Camp Subsidy Form are due by June 15. Please complete and return to Dawn Zehr either by email (gdzehr@gmail.com) or into her church mailbox. 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.
Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp is once again offering two weeks of camp for Low Income single moms and their children (between ages 5 to 12) this summer.
For any single parent families in our congregation that are interested in this opportunity, please contact your pastors or any member of the Care Team. If you are aware of single parents in our community who could benefit from this, please also contact us.
If anyone wishes to offer financial assistance or support of any kind, please contact Maryanne Lebold at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp.
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.
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.
Tuesday June 11th 5 – 7 p.m. Hidden Acres 57th Annual Chicken BBQ & 16th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser. Come and enjoy our delicious chicken dinner that thousands of people have come to know and love. Along with the chicken, your meal includes potato salad, coleslaw, veggies, pickles, a fresh roll, chips and an apple or fresh baked donut.
$20 Small meal (1 piece of chicken) / $24 Regular meal (2 pieces of chicken).
Pie Auction will happen during the meal. Please visit hiddenacres.ca for more details and to order your tickets. Tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Saturday June 15th Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario Annual Meeting & Niagara Russlaender Centenary Tour,. Join the Society for a day tour of sites in the Niagara region to commemorate the centenary of the arrival of Russlaender Mennonite immigrants in Ontario. Visit www.mhso.org and fill out a form to be notified when registration opens.
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)
Lots of gray hair in your faith community? That’s great! Find out why at the annual Spirituality & Aging Seminar on Friday, June 21st (in-person and virtually) at Conrad Grebel University College. Rev. Dr. Mark Roberts presents “From Problems to Possibilities: Faith Communities enabling those in the third third of life to flourish.” This seminar challenges the narratives about elders in communities, churches, and society at large; exploring the role churches can play in empowering older adults. Visit grebel.ca/spirituality for registration information. Professionals, practitioners, and all interested are welcome.
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.
Volunteer with Mennonite Disaster Service in Canada this summer! MDS invites families to volunteer for a week in July at Fraser Lake Camp in Ontario. Adults interested in volunteering solo, or with friends or family are invited to help with a wildfire response in Lytton, B.C. For more information and to sign up, visit mds.org/canadian-opportunities or call Clara at 1-866-261-1274.
The School Kit Challenge
Enter the School Kit Challenge: 24,000 school kits to help 24,000 kids during the month of August. To help you meet this challenge, we’ve got a fun school kit activity resource for Sunday school and VBS students! Sign up to receive our free resource full of activities for kids to learn how school supplies help children around the world receive an education. Learn more at mcc.org/school-kit-challenge.