East Zorra Mennonite Church
Volume 67 Sunday April 21, 2024 No. 16
Sunday Morning Worship – 10 a.m.
10 a.m. Worship Service
Prelude: Laurie Yantzi Accompanist: Laurie Yantzi
Worship Leader: Pastor Mike Song Leader: Lindsay Zehr
Greeters: Carol & Owen Cook Offering: Leadership
Audio/Visual: Dathan Bender/Larry Kropf Message: Pastor Ray
Coffee Hosts: Gloria & Merv Ropp
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship & Prayer
Songs of Gathering & Praise
VT #1 “Summoned by the God Who Made Us”
VT #4 “Christ Is Our Cornerstone”
Offering – Leadership
Offertory
Time with the children
Scripture Readings: Acts 4:32 – 5:11; Peter 2:1-10
Message Pastor Ray
Songs of Response VT #420 “God of the Bible”
Prayer of the Church
Sending Song #831 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
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
12:30 – 6 pm Private Party
This Coming Week
Tuesday April 23rd
- 7 p.m. Health Ministry Team Meeting
Wednesday April 24th
- 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Bible Study
- 7 p.m. Play Group set up
Thursday April 25th
- 9:30 – 11 a.m. E Z Play Group
Friday April 26th
- Junior Youth (JWalkers) – 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).
- MYF – Thrift Store Night
Birthdays
Sunday April 21: Nora Haveron, Lake Barron
Monday April 22: Gerald Schlegel, Zachary Zehr, Jensen Gruber
Tuesday April 23: Al Laporte, Holly Barron, Tyler Swartzentruber, Arlen Klein
Wednesday April 24: Sheila Bretz, Curtis Steinmann
Thursday April 25: Marlin Schwartzentruber, Ryan Steckly, Corey Bowman
Friday April 26: Becky Bender, Sawyer Bowman
Saturday April 27: Tracey Kropf, Todd Bender
Anniversaries
Saturday April 27: Donna & Greg Schwass, Chelsea & Brett Sider
Sunday April 28, 2024
10 a.m. Worship Service
Stoning of Stephen
Prelude: Worship Band Accompanist: Worship Band
Worship Leader: Jared Yantzi Song Leader: Connie Yantzi
Greeters: Kristen & Daryl Cressman Offering: Relief/MCC
Audio/Visual: Todd Bender/Larry Kropf Message: Pastor Ray
Coffee Hosts: Megan MacDonald & Russ Schumm
EZMC Announcements
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.
Come see the running of the cows as we open the doors for our dairy cows to pasture for the first time this spring. We’d love for you to see where we live and celebrate spring with us! Find us at Honey Creek Farms (696077 17th line Innerkip). Cows will be let out at 10:30 Saturday April 27th. Coffee will be available at 10. Any problems finding us call/text Shane 519-551-0414
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.
Mindanao: Malipayon Peace Hub
On Sunday April 14, we had witness workers Dann and Joji Pantoja from the Philippines join us during Adult Sunday School class. They shared 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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Saturday June 15, 2024 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.
The Annual Spirituality and Aging Seminar will take place 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 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.
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.
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.