Weekly Announcements

East Zorra Mennonite Church

Volume 68          Sunday October 26, 2025                      No. 43

Prelude/Accompanist: Bethany Zehr                         Song Leader: Susan Schmitz

Greeters: Donna & Jim Witzel                                   Worship Leader: Dylan Yantzi

Audio/Visual: Drystan Bender/Brendan Leis               Offering: Where needed most

Coffee: Megan MacDonald & Russ Schumm                 Message: Pastor Ray

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayer

Songs of Gathering & Praise      

VT #28 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

VT #528 “God, Bless the Work Your People Do”

Offering – Where needed most

Time with the Children              Hannah Yantzi        

Scripture Reading                      Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Luke 13:10-17

Message                                     Pastor Ray                       

Song of Response                       VT #287 “Jesus Christ is Waiting”

Prayer of the Church                 Pastor Ray  

Sending Song                              VT #844 “May the Face of God Shine on You”

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.

This Coming Week

Wednesday October 29^th     

• 10:30 – 11:30 Coffee and Bible Study
• E Z Play Group setup
• 6:30 p.m. Creation Celebration Set up.
• 7 p.m. Church Ministry Council Meeting

Thursday October 30^th   

• 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group

Friday October 31^st 

• 6 – 7:30 p.m. Creation Celebration. Come join the fun! The Volunteer sign-up sheet is now ready and more volunteers are needed. 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.
• If you are able to make a pie for Creation Celebration on October 31 at church, please connect with Greg or Staci Leis, Russ Schumm or Megan MacDonald before October 29.

Saturday November 1^st

• 2 – 4 p.m. Jwalkers (Junior Youth Gr. 6-8) Rake and Run in Tavistock. Come with a rake, and meet at the leaf drop site by the water tower in Tavistock

Next Sunday – November 2, 2025

Prelude/Accompanist: Katie Wagler                Song Leader: Myron Ruby

Greeters: Kristen & Daryl Cressman                Worship Leader: Sheryl Leis

Audio/Visual: Dathan Bender/Larry Kropf        Offering: Mission Partners

Coffee: Brett Zehr & Ryan Wagler                   Message: Michelle Brenneman

Michelle Brenneman, Executive Director at Mennonite Central Committee Ontario, will be sharing with us during worship and Sunday School.

EZMC Announcements

October is Pastors Month. Please consider how you might show your support and appreciation to Mike and Ray at some point throughout the month. Thank you on behalf of the Staff Congregation Relations Committee (SCRC)

Building Visioning Update – Church Ministry Council

A few years ago, (2022) we assembled a building visioning committee to discern together how we use our building to further the kingdom of God right here in our community. After discussion and church visits, some options were put forward that addressed what was considered our most obvious need at the time, which included an update to the kitchen including a commercial style dishwasher, and an updated eating/gathering space.

1. Preliminary plans for a renovation in the current space, and a larger fellowship hall addition were drawn up to give an idea of what each of those options may look like. These plans were presented at a meeting on November 20, 2022.
2. Cost estimates were added to each.
3. Sunday School Discussion held on April 7, 2024
4. First Survey conducted to gauge support for the building expansion or renovation discussion. (May 2024)
5. The survey highlighted the need to upgrade kitchen and secure more pricing costs.
6. We added another option of a kitchen expansion to the north side on the lower level.
7. A second survey was conducted to narrow in on financial commitments and current support for 4 options. (May 2025)
8. The congregational response does not show consensus on any one option.
9. Two options, of renovating the kitchen in the space it is currently, or adding a kitchen and storage space addition on the north side of the church, received mixed support, with about 51% of the congregation supporting a renovation in the current space, and about 57% of the congregation supporting an expansion on the basement level on the north side. Many respondents supported more than one option.
10. Based on low level of support for a larger fellowship hall addition or a completely new building, we feel these options should be set aside for now.
11. Among the leaders that form Church Ministry Council, we could not reach a consensus in our discussions. No clear direction was discerned. Currently, we feel unable to make a recommendation on a direction to pursue but are continuing our work.

Please approach any member of Church Ministry Council with your comments, feelings, and hopes for our building. We want to trust God to use our building for His purposes, as we seek to bring the love, peace, and grace of Jesus to our community. We ask for your prayerful support as we continue to discern. We will plan to bring a recommendation to the congregation in January 2026 for discussion at our Annual Meeting in February 2026.

We will be printing an updated EZMC Church Family Photo and Address Directory later this year. If you would like to submit updated home address/phone/email information or a photo (preferably in jpeg format) please send to Lisa at office@ezmennonite.ca, by Tuesday October 28^th. A draft of the directory will be available for edits in a few weeks so you can check your household listing and make any changes that are needed.

Holy Movement October Schedule – please note there will be no Holy Movement class on Oct 14 or 28. In lieu, there will be classes held on Oct 7 and Nov 4. To summarize, classes for the next 7 weeks will be as follows: Sept 30, Oct 7, Nov 4, Nov 11, and then bi-weekly from there. Mark it in your calendar!  Walking club will be on its normal bi-weekly schedule. Watch the bulletin for location details.   

Thursday November 27^th 6 p.m. Adult Fellowship Christmas Banquet
Cost $40.00 per person
Christmas concert to follow by Julie Gerber.
Tickets will be available from committee members.
Ray and Laurel Zehr, Owen and Carol Cook, Mike and Karen Wirth.

Beyond Our Church Community

Kits, Cans and Comforters: Tours of the MCC Hub
1st Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.
65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg
You don’t have to wait for a special event to explore the MCC Hub. Invite a friend and join one of two monthly tours open to the public. Learn what’s involved in packing and preparing kits and comforters for international shipment, and tour MCC’s new meat canning facility, which sends thousands of pounds of nutrient-rich meat to countries facing food shortages. No RSVP required.

Wednesday October 29^th 7 p.m. Parents interested in understanding the roots of anxiety and how that information can be used to support their child are invited to join us at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. Join registered Social Worker, Margaret Andres, to hear Margaret vs the goose! What can one angry goose teach us about anxiety? Learn more and RSVP at: rockway.ca/events

MCC Peace Conference: Learn the Art of Everyday Peace
Saturday November 1^st 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener; Watch-parties in Stouffville, Leamington, Markham and St. Catharines
Register today for the 2025 MCC Peace Conference. The conference will teach you insights and skills drawn from MCC’s collaborative peacebuilding efforts with partners around the world. Gain practical knowledge from these shared experiences and be equipped to contribute meaningfully to peace in your own context. Each location will have the same activities, talks and opportunities to engage with speakers. Learn more and register at mcc.org/Peace-Conference.

Saturday November 1^st  7:30 p.m. (St Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St N, St Jacobs): To kick off our 70^th Anniversary Season, Menno Singers and Artistic Director Brandon Leis present ‘From Then to Now – Celebrating a 70-year choral legacy.’  Tickets $30, Child/Student $5 at the door, from choir members or at www.mennosingers.com

Thursday November 6^th  7 – 9 pm Calling all families interested in learning more about Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for their child. We invite you to attend our Discover Rockway information night. For more information and to register for this event, visit our Discover Rockway webpage. 

Saturday November 8^th – Challenge for the Church: Islamophobia at
Waterloo North Mennonite Church. How has the Church been Islamophobic in the past? How can the Church resist Islamophobia today? And other uncomfortable questions… Join us for a day that calls us to a deeper examination of Mennonite thought and action. Brought to you by the MCEC Palestine Israel Network Working Group. Save the date. Registration will open soon                                                                       

Ten Thousand Villages and Friends are holding two Christmas Markets this November. Your purchase of these unique, fairly traded and handcrafted product supports employment and skill development. Come check it out at WK United Mennonite Church, Waterloo (Nov 13-15) and MCC Ontario, Kitchener (Nov 27-29). Please see the poster on the main bulletin board for more details.

Sunday November 16^th 3 p.m. Come out with your voice and your score to join Menno Singers in a Singalong Messiah with orchestra and soloists at St Matthews Lutheran Church (54 Benton St, Kitchener). The audience is the choir! Entrance by donation. www.mennosingers.com

Saturday November 15^th An Evening With Wendel Clark

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Toronto Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark at the award-winning Puddicombe House, in downtown New Hamburg. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, while supporting Building a New Nithview, Tri County Mennonite Home’s long-term care expansion that will provide enhanced care for seniors in our community.

The evening will feature personal stories from Wendel’s celebrated hockey career, as well as the opportunity for photographs and one autograph per guest prior to dinner. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m., and Wendel’s remarks will follow the meal. Tickets are $250 per guest and include a $175 charitable tax receipt. All tickets must be purchased online in advance, as no tickets will be available at the door. Please note that all sales are final and non-refundable. Your attendance supports a vital community project while offering an exceptional evening of dining, conversation, and inspiration.

Sunday December 14^th A LYNC Christmas 2 – 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church. Come join us for an amazing multimedia, light, and music extravaganza as we celebrate Christmas with our community. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas with Juneyt an award winning, world renowned musician and flamenco and Nuevo-flamenco guitarist, Anat Hector one of KW’s finest singer/pianist, Lisa Hagen and the Local Vocals, Derek Goupil and the Hillview Band present “let it be Christmas, A multimedia musical presentation of the Christmas story with the music of the Beatles.

The event is free but guests are encouraged to make a donation in support of LYNC’s Millblock Community Development. Tickets are free through Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-lync-christmas-tickets-1720500044949?aff=oddtdtcreator

East Zorra Mennonite Church

Volume 68          Sunday October 12, 2025                      No. 41

Thanksgiving Sunday

A Gracious and Merciful God

Prelude/Accompanist: Heidi Wagler                Song Leader: Connie Yantzi

Greeter: Jean MacDonald                                Worship Leader: Kim Leis

Audio/Visual: Todd Bender/Brian Wagler         Offering: MCEC & MC Canada

Coffee: Janet & Marv Yantzi                            Message: Pastor Ray

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship and Opening Prayer

Songs of Gathering & Praise

VT #436 “How Great Thou Art”

VT #124 “For the Fruit of All Creation” 

Offering – Mennonite Church Eastern Canada & Mennonite Church Canada

Congregational Song  VT #747 “We Plow the Fields and Scatter”

Time with the Children   

Scripture Reading  Jonah 3:9 – 4:3; Jeremiah 18:7-10; Luke 6:32-36

      Reader    Katie Wagler

Message                 Pastor Ray

Song of Response   VT #170 “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

Prayer of the Church Pastor Ray

Sending Song                    VT #419 “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

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.

Please note that there are no Sunday School classes today.

This Coming Week

Wednesday October 15^th   

• 10:30 – 11:30 Coffee and Bible Study
• E Z Play Group setup
• 7:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study meeting in the MYF room

Thursday October 16^th 

• 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group

Friday October 17^th

• 7 – 9:30 p.m. MYF – Open Mic night with Pastor Mike

Saturday October 18^th 

• 12 p.m. Private Party

Next Sunday – October 19, 2025

The Widening of God’s Mercy – Besides Those Already Gathered

Prelude/Accompanist: Laurie Yantzi               Song Leader: Caleb Leis

Greeters: Janet & Marv Yantzi              Worship Leader: Dylan Yantzi

Audio/Visual: Greg Pye/Brian Wagler              Offering: Leadership

Coffee: Gloria & Merv Ropp                             Message: Pastor Mike

Bibles will be presented to Grade 1 and Grade 9 students during the worship service

12 p.m. U30 Young Adult Pizza Party hosted by Care Team at “Punkeydoodle Pizza-Hut”. Please see announcement on page 4 for more details.

EZMC Announcements

September 2025 Donations Received Summary

Offering Schedule – $35,444.60

Coffee and Bible Study is Back! The weekly coffee and Bible study returns every Wednesday morning from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Join us in the church basement for hot coffee or tea, conversation and working through scripture together. This Fall, we will be looking at passages that speak about mercy and grace. Anyone is welcome to attend.

October is Pastors Month. Please consider how you might show your support and appreciation to Mike and Ray at some point throughout the month. Thank you on behalf of the Staff Congregation Relations Committee (SCRC)

Sunday October 19^th Noon – 3 pm. The East Zorra Mennonite Church, Care Team invites all Young Adults who are Under 30 years of age (U-30) to “A Fun Pizza Party Gathering” We will meet at “The Punkeydoodle Pizza-Hut” at the property of Brian and Heidi Wagler (3880 Perth Road 101 New Hamburg). We would love to have you join us! Please RSVP by Friday Oct 17, 2025 to Heidi Wagler (Faith Community Nurse) at Heidi@ezmennonite.ca or Lisa, (Office Administrator) at Office@ezmennonite.ca

**Please let us know of any Diet Accommodations. If you are not U-30 but have a young adult (child, grandchild, niece, nephew…) 18-30 years of age please share this with them. We would love if they could join us! Thanks for helping us get the word out!

Friday October 31^st  6 p.m.  CREATION CELEBRATION. Come join the fun! The Volunteer sign-up sheet is now 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.

Holy Movement October Schedule – please note there will be no Holy Movement class on Oct 14 or 28. In lieu, there will be classes held on Oct 7 and Nov 4. To summarize, classes for the next 7 weeks will be as follows: Sept 30, Oct 7, Nov 4, Nov 11, and then bi-weekly from there. Mark it in your calendar!  Walking club will be on its normal bi-weekly schedule. Watch the bulletin for location details.   

Monday November 3rd East Zorra is scheduled to serve an evening meal to approximately 225 people experiencing poverty and homelessness in downtown Kitchener at Ray of Hope. The missions committee is still looking for a few more volunteers to assist in preparing and serving this meal. If you’re willing to volunteer or have any questions please speak to Dylan Yantzi or another member of the missions committee.

Greeters and Coffeetime Hosts – You will find the new schedules in your church mailbox.

If you haven’t had a chance to complete a waiver form for your child(ren) you will find a reminder and blank waiver forms in your church mailbox this morning. Please return these to the church office or Lisa’s mailbox. Blank waiver forms are also available on the bottom row of the mailbox for friends that may want to attend events. Thanks so much.

Thank you to all those who have volunteered to work with children, youth and other vulnerable persons at EZMC. If you haven’t completed a volunteer commitment form you will find on in your church mailbox. Blank forms are also available on the bottom row of church mailboxes. We ask for these forms once each program year. Please return to the church office or Lisa’s mailbox. 

A reminder to committees (except Care Team and SCRC)that all meeting minutes are to be sent to the church office for filing.

We will be printing an updated EZMC Church Family Photo and Address Directory later this year.   

• If you moved or have a new phone number since the printing of the Church Directory in November 2023 and have not given your updated information to the church office, please do so. If you were not in the last directory but would like to be included, please contact the church office.
• We would love to see updated photos! Please send to Lisa, preferably in digital form (jpeg) by email at office@ezmennonite.ca. If you have a photo you would like her to scan, make arrangements to drop it off and she will return it to you. These photos can be casual. If you are submitting a photo please remember that professional photos are subject to copyright so permission would be needed from the photographer to include.
• Please note that we encourage every person or family unit to submit a photo. Thank you so much for your willingness to submit a photo! It is very much appreciated!
• Deadline to submit is October 28, 2025.

Beyond Our Church Community

Kits, Cans and Comforters: Tours of the MCC Hub
1st Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.
65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg
You don’t have to wait for a special event to explore the MCC Hub. Invite a friend and join one of two monthly tours open to the public. Learn what’s involved in packing and preparing kits and comforters for international shipment, and tour MCC’s new meat canning facility, which sends thousands of pounds of nutrient-rich meat to countries facing food shortages. No RSVP required.

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate invites you to its annual Spaghetti Supper School Fundraiser followed by the Alumni Sports Challenge. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 17 and join us for some family-friendly fun! Visit www.rockway.ca/events for more information, to buy your spaghetti tickets or to learn how to play on the Alumni team! 

Saturday October 18^th  5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Empty Bowls for Haiti at Steinmann Mennonite Church. Plan to be at this year’s Empty Bowls for Haiti event at Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden. Local potters donate hand-crafted bowls and local restaurants provide a wide variety of delicious soups. Funds raised strengthen communities in Haiti through the work of MCC. Tickets are $35 each. Go to mcc.org/events to buy your tickets today!

Wednesday October 29^th Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is hosting an evening for parents called “Understanding Anxiety”. Join Rockway’s Mental Health & Wellbeing lead, Margaret Andres (RSW), as she guides us through a conversation about anxiety. Learn more and RSVP at: rockway.ca/events 

MCC Peace Conference: Learn the Art of Everyday Peace
November 1, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener; Watch-parties in Stouffville, Leamington, Markham and St. Catharines
Register today for the 2025 MCC Peace Conference. The conference will teach you insights and skills drawn from MCC’s collaborative peacebuilding efforts with partners around the world. Gain practical knowledge from these shared experiences and be equipped to contribute meaningfully to peace in your own context. Each location will have the same activities, talks and opportunities to engage with speakers. Learn more and register at mcc.org/Peace-Conference.

Saturday November 1^st  7:30 p.m. (St Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St N, St Jacobs): To kick off our 70^th Anniversary Season, Menno Singers and Artistic Director Brandon Leis present ‘From Then to Now – Celebrating a 70-year choral legacy.’ This concert will feature favourite repertoire from each of our last 7 decades and a newly commissioned work by composer Jeff Enns. Tickets $30, Child/Student $5 at the door, from choir members or at www.mennosingers.com

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 6 from 7 – 9 pm. For more information and to register for this event, visit our Discover Rockway webpage. 

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Challenge for the Church: Islamophobia at
Waterloo North Mennonite Church. How has the Church been Islamophobic in the past? How can the Church resist Islamophobia today? And other uncomfortable questions… Join us for a day that calls us to a deeper examination of Mennonite thought and action. Brought to you by the MCEC Palestine Israel Network Working Group. Save the date. Registration will open soon                                                                       

Wednesday November 19: Join a five week peer support group where we will create a sacred space to explore our mental health journey where scripture is used to ground us. The location and time may change depending on interest of people. Email melodysteinman@gmail.com for details.

East Zorra Mennonite Church

Volume 68          Sunday October 5, 2025                      No. 40

Prelude/Accompanist: Glorify                        Song Leader: Glorify

Greeters: Karen & Larry Bearinger                  Worship Leader: Dawn Bender

Audio/Visual: Dathan Bender/Larry Kropf        Offering: Mission Partners

Coffee: Michelle & Brad Brenneman                Message: Pastor Mike

Prelude        “Shout to the North”

“Blessed Assurance”

“Better is One Day”

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayer

Songs of Gathering & Praise                 “King of Kings”

“The Table”

Offering – Mission Partners

Offertory “Oceans”

Prayer of the Church – Pastor Ray

Children’s Story – Dawn Bender

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 19:18-25; Galatians 3:26-29

Message – Pastor Mike

Song of Response   “The Lord’s Prayer”

Communion Service

Sending Song          “Shout to the North”

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.  

Parents please note: Waiver forms are now available at the JCET desk if you haven’t had a chance to complete these for your child(ren). Thanks so much.

This Coming Week

Monday October 6^th

• 7 p.m. Walking Club – Meet at the Wilmot Street parking lot New Hamburg. We’ll walk under the streetlights in NH as the sun sets.   

Tuesday October 7^th 

• 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Sewing Circle – Everyone is welcome to join us to knot comforters or quilt. 
• 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Holy Movement – use the fall transition to establish or reinforce your workout routine! Bring an exercise mat, water bottle, and light weights. New participants welcome!

Wednesday October 8^th   

• 10:30 – 11:30 Coffee and Bible Study
• E Z Play Group setup
• 7 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting

Thursday October 9^th  

• 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group
• 12 p.m. High Noon Seniors Lunch at Grace United Church in Tavistock. A homestyle lunch (Cost: Freewill offering) will be served followed by a presentation by Holly Bucholtz. She will talk about her ministry “Home & Heart Community: Cancer Care Bags” and the pursuing her passion for helping others and providing cancer care bags for those battling cancer. There will also be an opportunity to donate to her project.

Saturday October 11^th 

• 12 p.m. Private Party

Next Sunday – October 12, 2025

Thanksgiving Sunday

The Widening of God’s Mercy – A Gracious and Merciful God

Prelude/Accompanist: Heidi Wagler                Song Leader: Connie Yantzi

Greeter: Jean MacDonald                      Worship Leader: Kim Leis

Audio/Visual: Todd Bender/Brian Wagler         Offering: MCEC & MC Canada

Coffee: Janet & Marv Yantzi                            Message: Pastor Ray

EZMC Announcements

Coffee and Bible Study is Back! The weekly coffee and Bible study returns every Wednesday morning from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Join us in the church basement for hot coffee or tea, conversation and working through scripture together. This Fall, we will be looking at passages that speak about mercy and grace. Anyone is welcome to attend.

October is Pastors Month. Please consider how you might show your support and appreciation to Mike and Ray at some point throughout the month. Thank you on behalf of the Staff Congregation Relations Committee (SCRC)

Friday October 31^st 6 p.m.  CREATION CELEBRATION. Come join the fun! The Volunteer sign-up sheet will be ready soon. Watch the bulletin for more details in the coming weeks.

Holy Movement October Schedule – please note there will be no Holy Movement class on Oct 14 or 28. In lieu, there will be classes held on Oct 7 and Nov 4. To summarize, classes for the next 7 weeks will be as follows: Sept 30, Oct 7, Nov 4, Nov 11, and then bi-weekly from there. Mark it in your calendar!  Walking club will be on its normal bi-weekly schedule. Watch the bulletin for location details.   

Greeters and Coffeetime Hosts – You will find the new schedules in your church mailbox.

Monday November 3^rd East Zorra is scheduled to serve a meal to approximately 225 people experiencing poverty and homelessness in downtown Kitchener at Ray of Hope. The missions committee is looking for 10-12 volunteers to assist in preparing and serving this meal. If you’re willing to volunteer or have any questions please speak to Dylan Yantzi or another member of the missions committee.

We will be printing an updated EZMC Church Family Photo and Address Directory later this year.   

• If you moved or have a new phone number since the printing of the Church Directory in November 2023 and have not given your updated information to the church office, please do so. If you were not in the last directory but would like to be included, please contact the church office.
• We would love to see updated photos! Please send to Lisa, preferably in digital form (jpeg) by email at office@ezmennonite.ca. If you have a photo you would like her to scan, make arrangements to drop it off and she will return it to you. These photos can be casual. If you are submitting a photo please remember that professional photos are subject to copyright so permission would be needed from the photographer to include.
• Please note that we encourage every person or family unit to submit a photo. Thank you so much for your willingness to submit a photo! It is very much appreciated!
• Deadline to submit is October 28, 2025.

Beyond Our Church Community

The September edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service. In this edition, you’ll read about Jeff and Sylvia Starr who received a new home thanks to the MDS Manitoba Unit. As she spoke about MDS, Sylvia said, “I never thought there were so many kind people in the world.” Read On the Level: https://conta.cc/4pxWgG4

Kits, Cans and Comforters: Tours of the MCC Hub
1st Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.
65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg
You don’t have to wait for a special event to explore the MCC Hub. Invite a friend and join one of two monthly tours open to the public. Learn what’s involved in packing and preparing kits and comforters for international shipment, and tour MCC’s new meat canning facility, which sends thousands of pounds of nutrient-rich meat to countries facing food shortages. No RSVP required.

Peace Week: Elephant at the Border
Sunday October 5 7 – 8:30 p.m. On Zoom
Amidst political discord and talks of annexation across the Canada-US border, what is the call of followers of Jesus to respond? MCC is hosting three webinars that will explore the power and possibility of nonviolence in light of U.S. aggression. Join a series of online workshops starting on Sunday, September 21st. Attend one or attend them all. These events are free and expand on conversations from our first series this past spring. Learn more and register here.

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate invites you to its annual Spaghetti Supper School Fundraiser followed by the Alumni Sports Challenge. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 17 and join us for some family-friendly fun! Visit www.rockway.ca/events for more information, to buy your spaghetti tickets or to learn how to play on the Alumni team! 

Saturday October 18^th  5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Empty Bowls for Haiti at Steinmann Mennonite Church. Plan to be at this year’s Empty Bowls for Haiti event at Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden. Local potters donate hand-crafted bowls and local restaurants provide a wide variety of delicious soups. Funds raised strengthen communities in Haiti through the work of MCC. Tickets are $35 each. Go to mcc.org/events to buy your tickets today!

MCC Peace Conference: Learn the Art of Everyday Peace
November 1, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener; Watch-parties in Stouffville, Leamington, Markham and St. Catharines
Register today for the 2025 MCC Peace Conference. The conference will teach you insights and skills drawn from MCC’s collaborative peacebuilding efforts with partners around the world. Gain practical knowledge from these shared experiences and be equipped to contribute meaningfully to peace in your own context. Each location will have the same activities, talks and opportunities to engage with speakers. Learn more and register at mcc.org/Peace-Conference.

Saturday November 1^st  7:30 p.m. (St Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St N, St Jacobs): To kick off our 70^th Anniversary Season, Menno Singers and Artistic Director Brandon Leis present ‘From Then to Now – Celebrating a 70-year choral legacy.’ This concert will feature favourite repertoire from each of our last 7 decades and a newly commissioned work by composer Jeff Enns. Tickets $30, Child/Student $5 at the door, from choir members or at www.mennosingers.com

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 6 from 7 – 9 pm. For more information and to register for this event, visit our Discover Rockway webpage. 

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Challenge for the Church: Islamophobia at
Waterloo North Mennonite Church. How has the Church been Islamophobic in the past? How can the Church resist Islamophobia today? And other uncomfortable questions… Join us for a day that calls us to a deeper examination of Mennonite thought and action. Brought to you by the MCEC Palestine Israel Network Working Group. Save the date. Registration will open soon                                                                       

November 19: Join a five week peer support group where we will create a sacred space to explore our mental health journey where scripture is used to ground us. The location and time may change depending on interest of people. Email melodysteinman@gmail.com for details.

East Zorra Mennonite Church

Volume 68              Sunday September 28, 2025                      No. 39

Sunday September 21, 2025 – Join Sunday Worship Zoom at 10 a.m.

Prelude/Accompanist: Worship Band               Song Leader: Lindsay Zehr

Greeters: Bethany & Trevor Kropf                   Worship Leader: Marlow Gingerich

Audio/Visual: Drystan Bender/Brian Wagler     Offering: Local Ministries

Coffee: Shirley & Phil Ruby                              Message: Pastor Mike

Prelude

“How Deep The Father’s Love for Us”

“Amazing Grace” (My Chains are Gone)

“Days of Elijah”

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship & Opening Prayer

Songs of Gathering & Praise

“Mighty To Save”

“Goodness of God”

Offering – Local Ministries

Offertory “Jesus, all for Jesus”

Time with the Children – Jeanette Bender

Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 20:13-26, 1 John 4:13-19

Message – Pastor Mike

Song of Response

VT #7167 “Your Grace is Enough”

Christian Education Blessing – Caleb Leis

Prayer of the Church – Pastor Ray

Sending Song

VT #169 “Mercy, Mercy, Lord”

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. Attention Parents: During Coffeetime please take advantage of the opportunity to fill out registration/waiver forms for your children in the basement. Our Safe Church Policy requires that parents complete a separate form for each child involved in Sunday School, Junior Youth, and MYF who are under the age of 18. 

Attention Volunteers: Please complete a Volunteer Commitment Form as required by our Safe Church Policy before you volunteer with children, youth, seniors and other vulnerable persons for this program year (Sept 1 2025 – Aug 31 2026). Copies of the forms are available downstairs during coffee time. The EZMC Safe Church Policy and Social Media Policy are available if you need to read them before signing. 

11 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages.  

This Coming Week

Tuesday September 30^th

• 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Holy Movement Stretch and Strength – use the fall transition to establish or reinforce your workout routine! Bring an exercise mat, water bottle, and light weights. New participants welcome! 

Wednesday October 1^st  

• 10:30 – 11:30 Coffee and Bible Study
• E Z Play Group setup
• Glorify Rehearsal

Thursday October 2^nd 

• 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group

Friday October 3^rd 

• 6:30 – 9 p.m. MYF – Retro Bowling

Saturday October 4^th 

• 2 – 4 p.m. Jr Youth Jwalkers – Canoe the Nith

New Celebration Bulletin Board – At the back of the sanctuary you will find a celebration of the monthly birthdays and anniversaries listed (starting with October) as we will not be printing these in the bulletin after this week. Any questions about this can be directed to Pastor Ray or Pastor Mike.

Milestone birthdays and anniversaries will continue to be displayed on the bulletin board outside the nursery and shared during morning worship.

Next Sunday – October 5, 2025

The Widening of God’s Mercy – Widening Borders

Prelude/Accompanist: Glorify                        Song Leader: Glorify

Greeters: Karen & Larry Bearinger                  Worship Leader: Dawn Bender

Audio/Visual: Dathan Bender/Larry Kropf        Offering: Mission Partners

Coffee: Michelle & Brad Brenneman                Message: Pastor Mike

A Communion Service will take place during worship.

EZMC Announcements

Coffee and Bible Study is Back!

After a long Summer break, the weekly coffee and Bible study returns this coming Wednesday October 1, 10:30-11:30am.

Join us in the church basement for hot coffee or tea, conversation and working through scripture together. This Fall, we will be looking at passages that speak about mercy and grace. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Holy Movement October Schedule – please note there will be no Holy Movement class on Oct 14 or 28. In lieu, there will be classes held on Oct 7 and Nov 4.  To summarize, classes for the next 7 weeks will be as follows:  Sept 30, Oct 7, Nov 4, Nov 11, and then bi-weekly from there. Mark it in your calendar!  Walking club will be on its normal bi-weekly schedule. Watch the bulletin for location details.   

We will be printing an updated EZMC Church Family Photo and Address Directory later this year.   

• If you moved or have a new phone number since the printing of the Church Directory in November 2023 and have not given your updated information to the church office, please do so. If you were not in the last directory but would like to be included, please contact the church office.
• We would love to see updated photos! Please send to Lisa, preferably in digital form (jpeg) by email at office@ezmennonite.ca. If you have a photo you would like her to scan, make arrangements to drop it off and she will return it to you. These photos can be casual. If you are submitting a photo please remember that professional photos are subject to copyright so permission would be needed from the photographer to include.
• Please note that we encourage every person or family unit to submit a photo. Thank you so much for your willingness to submit a photo! It is very much appreciated!
• Deadline to submit is October 28, 2025.

Monday November 3^rd East Zorra is scheduled to serve a meal to approximately 225 people experiencing poverty and homelessness in downtown Kitchener at Ray of Hope. The missions committee is looking for 10-12 volunteers to assist in preparing and serving this meal. If you’re willing to volunteer or have any questions please speak to Dylan Yantzi or another member of the missions committee.

Thursday October 9^th 12 p.m. High Noon Seniors Lunch at Grace United Church in Tavistock. A homestyle lunch (Cost: Freewill offering) will be served followed by a presentation by Holly Bucholtz. She will talk about her ministry “Home & Heart Community: Cancer Care Bags” and the pursuing her passion for helping others and providing cancer care bags for those battling cancer. There will also be an opportunity to donate to her project.

Beyond Our Church Community

The September edition of On the Level is now available from Mennonite Disaster Service. In this edition, you’ll read about Jeff and Sylvia Starr who received a new home thanks to the MDS Manitoba Unit. As she spoke about MDS, Sylvia said, “I never thought there were so many kind people in the world.” Read On the Level: https://conta.cc/4pxWgG4

Kits, Cans and Comforters: Tours of the MCC Hub
1st Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.
65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg
You don’t have to wait for a special event to explore the MCC Hub. Invite a friend and join one of two monthly tours open to the public. Learn what’s involved in packing and preparing kits and comforters for international shipment, and tour MCC’s new meat canning facility, which sends thousands of pounds of nutrient-rich meat to countries facing food shortages. No RSVP required.

Peace Week: Elephant at the Border
Sunday, September 28 and October 5 7 – 8:30 p.m. On Zoom
Amidst political discord and talks of annexation across the Canada-US border, what is the call of followers of Jesus to respond? MCC is hosting three webinars that will explore the power and possibility of nonviolence in light of U.S. aggression. Join a series of online workshops starting on Sunday, September 21st. Attend one or attend them all. These events are free and expand on conversations from our first series this past spring. Learn more and register here.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation resources
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was included in the 94 Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report. This federal holiday is intended to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, honour Survivors, their families and communities and ensure that public commemoration of the history and heritage of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. We’ve created a learning resource on how we can all participate in reconciliation. Visit here to download the resource.

Community-powered Decolonization with Sarah Augustine and Friends
October 1 at 7 p.m., Shantz Mennonite Church, 2473 Erbs Rd, Baden
October 2 at 7 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo
You’re invited to join author and notable speaker Sarah Augustine, together with Adrian Jacobs and Mennonite Action, for two evenings of conversation about Indigenous justice and decolonization. These events are free but require registration. Learn more and register here  Capacity is limited.

Monday Oct 6^th Fall Seniors Retreat at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp

Seniors are invited to learn from two organizations deeply involved in supporting asylum seekers and refugees. Experience the difficult decisions refugees make as they flee their homes. Better understand the complex issues of conflict, migration and refugees. Cost is $55 and includes lunch. For more information or to register visit hiddenacres.ca/programs/seniors-retreat or call the office 519-625-8602. There are brochures on the main bulletin board.

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate invites you to its annual Spaghetti Supper School Fundraiser followed by the Alumni Sports Challenge. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 17 and join us for some family-friendly fun! Visit www.rockway.ca/events for more information, to buy your spaghetti tickets or to learn how to play on the Alumni team! 

Saturday October 18^th  5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Empty Bowls for Haiti at Steinmann Mennonite Church. Plan to be at this year’s Empty Bowls for Haiti event at Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden. Local potters donate hand-crafted bowls and local restaurants provide a wide variety of delicious soups. Funds raised strengthen communities in Haiti through the work of MCC. Tickets are $35 each. Go to mcc.org/events to buy your tickets today!

MCC Peace Conference: Learn the Art of Everyday Peace
November 1, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener; Watch-parties in Stouffville, Leamington, Markham and St. Catharines
Register today for the 2025 MCC Peace Conference. The conference will teach you insights and skills drawn from MCC’s collaborative peacebuilding efforts with partners around the world. Gain practical knowledge from these shared experiences and be equipped to contribute meaningfully to peace in your own context. Each location will have the same activities, talks and opportunities to engage with speakers. Learn more and register at mcc.org/Peace-Conference.

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 6 from 7 – 9 pm. For more information and to register for this event, visit our Discover Rockway webpage. 

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Challenge for the Church: Islamophobia at
Waterloo North Mennonite Church. How has the Church been Islamophobic in the past? How can the Church resist Islamophobia today? And other uncomfortable questions… Join us for a day that calls us to a deeper examination of Mennonite thought and action. Brought to you by the MCEC Palestine Israel Network Working Group. Save the date. Registration will open soon                                                                       

November 19: Join a five week peer support group where we will create a sacred space to explore our mental health journey where scripture is used to ground us. The location and time may change depending on interest of people. Email melodysteinman@gmail.com for details.

East Zorra Mennonite Church

Volume 68          Sunday September 21, 2025                      No. 38

Sunday September 21, 2025 – Join Sunday Worship Zoom at 10 a.m.

Prelude/Accompanist: Bethany Zehr               Song Leader: Myron Ruby

Greeters: Ashley & Jon Witzel                         Worship Leader: Caleb Leis

Audio/Visual: Greg Pye/Larry Kropf                 Offering: Leadership

Coffee: Carol & Owen Cook                             Message: Pastor Ray

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship and Opening Prayer

Songs of Gathering & Praise

    VT# 1 “Summoned By The God Who Made Us”

       VT #91 “We Praise Thee O God”

Offering: Leadership

Children’s Story – Kristen Cressman

Scripture Readings: Numbers 27:1-11; Micah 6:6-8

Message – Pastor Ray

Song of Response

VT #790 “How Can We Be Silent”

Prayer of the Church – Pastor Mike

Sending Song

VT #705 “For The Healing of the Nations”

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. Attention Parents: During Coffeetime please take advantage of the opportunity to fill out registration/waiver forms for your children in the basement. Our Safe Church Policy requires that parents complete a separate form for each child involved in Sunday School, Junior Youth, and MYF who are under the age of 18. 

Attention Volunteers: Please complete a Volunteer Commitment Form as required by our Safe Church Policy before you volunteer with children, youth, seniors, and other vulnerable persons for this program year (Sept 1 2025 – Aug 31 2026). Copies of the forms are available downstairs during coffee time. The EZMC Safe Church Policy and Social Media Policy are available if you need to read them before signing. 

11 a.m. Junior Sunday School classes JK to Grade 8 will meet in the assembly room and then move to the green space. Please dress for the weather. Nursery/Preschool children are welcome to join us outside with a parent.

11 a.m. Adult & Youth Sunday School classes will begin. 

This Coming Week

Monday September 22^nd

• 7 p.m. – Fall Walking Club – Come get fresh air, exercise, and meaningful connection! Meet at the Memorial Hall Tavistock. 

Wednesday September 24^th 

• E Z Play Group setup
• 7:30 p.m. Ladies Bible Study group meets in the MYF room. See announcement on page 6 for more details.

Thursday September 25^th

• 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group

Friday September 26^th

• 4 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal
• 7 – 9 p.m. MYF Fall Kickoff Event in the green space

Saturday September 27^th

• 3 p.m. Wedding Ceremony

Next Sunday – September 28, 2025

The Widening of God’s Mercy – I Gave them Bad Statutes

Prelude/Accompanist: Worship Band               Song Leader: Lindsay Zehr

Greeters: Bethany & Trevor Kropf                   Worship Leader: Marlow Gingerich

Audio/Visual: Drystan Bender/Brian Wagler     Offering: Local Ministries

Coffee: Shirley & Phil Ruby                              Message: Pastor Mike

EZMC Announcements

The family of Bill and Susan Schmitz invite you to an open house on today, Sunday, September 21st from 2-4 pm at 146 Wilson St., Woodstock in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Best wishes only please. Parking is available at the College Avenue Secondary School, 700 College Avenue or off of Fyfe St. Woodstock. 

We will be printing an updated EZMC Church Family Photo and Address Directory later this year.   

• If you moved or have a new phone number since the printing of the Church Directory in November 2023 and have not given your updated information to the church office, please do so. If you were not in the last directory but would like to be included, please contact the church office.
• We would love to see updated photos! Please send to Lisa, preferably in digital form (jpeg) by email at office@ezmennonite.ca. If you have a photo you would like her to scan, make arrangements to drop it off and she will return it to you. These photos can be casual. If you are submitting a photo please remember that professional photos are subject to copyright so permission would be needed from the photographer to include.
• Please note that we encourage every person or family unit to submit a photo. Thank you so much for your willingness to submit a photo! It is very much appreciated!
• Deadline to submit is October 28, 2025.

Ladies!
Mark your calendars for our first Bible Study meeting on Wednesday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the church in the MYF room.

If you’ve never joined us before but are interested, this is a perfect time to give it a try. We’ll continue meeting on Wednesday evenings every three weeks.

To kick off the year, we’ll be watching Francis Chan’s series The Gospel of Mark.

We’d love to see you there!

Monday November 3^rd East Zorra is scheduled to serve a meal to approximately 225 people experiencing poverty and homelessness in downtown Kitchener at Ray of Hope. The missions committee is looking for 10-12 volunteers to assist in preparing and serving this meal. If you’re willing to volunteer or have any questions please speak to Dylan Yantzi or another member of the missions committee

Beyond Our Church Community

Saturday September 20^th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Doors Open Waterloo Region: MCC Hub., 65 Heritage Dr., New Hamburg. The MCC Hub is a participating site of Doors Open Waterloo Region. Tour the home to MCC’s material resources and thrift processing, including the innovative new meat cannery; explore behind-the-scenes operations and pack a relief kit for someone affected by conflict or disaster. See how we meet urgent needs and make a global impact — one can, one kit at a time. There’s fun for the whole family with a bouncy castle and face painting, too. Learn more here.

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Sunday September 21^st 3 p.m. “Music for MCC Meat Cannery”. Come enjoy vocal and instrumental music offered by a variety of people. Concert will be held in the Steinmann Mennonite Church sanctuary. Cost by donation – all proceeds going to MCC Meat Cannery. Everyone is welcome.

Peace Week: Elephant at the Border
Sunday, September 21, 28 and October 5 7 – 8:30 p.m. On Zoom
Amidst political discord and talks of annexation across the Canada-US border, what is the call of followers of Jesus to respond? MCC is hosting three webinars that will explore the power and possibility of nonviolence in light of U.S. aggression. Join a series of online workshops starting on Sunday, September 21st. Attend one or attend them all. These events are free and expand on conversations from our first series this past spring. Learn more and register here.

Monday September 22^nd 7-8:30 p.m.(Online) MCC Ontario Annual General Meeting

The 2025 AGM will highlight MCC Ontario’s financial results and strategic progress while empowering congregation delegates to participate in decision-making through voting on key organizational business matters.

Learn more and register at MCC Ontario Annual General Meeting.

Tuesday September 23^rd 1 – 2:30 p.m. Peace Week: Forced to Flee Simulation Experience in the Community Room at 50 Kent Ave., Kitchener
“Forced to Flee” is a simulation experience that will plunge you into the reality that over 100 million people face around the world when they are forced to flee their homes. You’ll be confronted with a series of difficult decisions while you develop an awareness and understanding about the global refugee crisis. The event is free, but please register here.

Thursday September 25^th  You are invited to the Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre’s 31^st Annual Community Fundraiser (Poor Boy’s Luncheon) at the New Hamburg Community Centre (251 Jacob St.)

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. / Dinner: 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available online or at the door: $10/person; $35/family

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation resources
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was included in the 94 Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report. This federal holiday is intended to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools, honour Survivors, their families and communities and ensure that public commemoration of the history and heritage of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process. We’ve created a learning resource on how we can all participate in reconciliation. Visit here to download the resource.

Community-powered Decolonization with Sarah Augustine and Friends
October 1 at 7 p.m., Shantz Mennonite Church, 2473 Erbs Rd, Baden
October 2 at 7 p.m., Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo
You’re invited to join author and notable speaker Sarah Augustine, together with Adrian Jacobs and Mennonite Action, for two evenings of conversation about Indigenous justice and decolonization. These events are free but require registration. Learn more and register here  Capacity is limited.

Monday Oct 6^th Fall Seniors Retreat at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp

Seniors are invited to learn from two organizations deeply involved in supporting asylum seekers and refugees. Experience the difficult decisions refugees make as they flee their homes. Better understand the complex issues of conflict, migration and refugees. Cost is $55 and includes lunch. For more information or to register visit hiddenacres.ca/programs/seniors-retreat or call the office 519-625-8602. There are brochures on the main bulletin board.

Saturday October 18^th  5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Empty Bowls for Haiti at Steinmann Mennonite Church. Plan to be at this year’s Empty Bowls for Haiti event at Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden. Local potters donate hand-crafted bowls and local restaurants provide a wide variety of delicious soups. Funds raised strengthen communities in Haiti through the work of MCC. Tickets are $35 each. Go to mcc.org/events to buy your tickets today!

Saturday November 1^st – MCC Ontario Peace Conference at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate in Kitchener. The MCC Peace Conference is your chance to learn the art of everyday peace and experience first-hand how you and MCC are changing lives and communities through peacebuilding. This event will inspire and inform through general sessions and conversations with messengers of peace. Save the date (November 1) and stay tuned for more details!

Friday November 28^th – Saturday November 29^th Men Listening, Men Talking: A Men’s Retreat, Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre
Men are invited to participate in this retreat that will focus on building healthy relationships of peace in their daily roles as fathers, sons, husbands and neighbours. We’ll learn lessons from guest speaker Arthur Boers, teacher, author and pastor, as he reflects on the impact and healing of generational trauma in his childhood. Learn more here.