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As the people of Waterford Mennonite Church, we August 21, 2016
Welcome everyone to faith and fellowship in Jesus Christ,
Minister to the needs of one another and our neighbors through the Holy Spirit, and
Call out each other’s gifts for the joyful work of God’s reconciling mission.
Dwelling in the Word: “It is I . . . Come!”
Come Away to Jesus
Prelude Ruthie Saunders
Gathering song Bob Brenneman
We sing to you, O God SJ 1
Call to worship and prayer Debbie and Steve Fath
Welcome and hearing Jesus’ call to “Come away”
Congregational songs A wonderful Savior is Jesus H 598
Would you be free
I am weak and I need they strength H 553
Responsive reading
Presentation of Bibles Mikki Bowman, Vicki Weirich
Children’s time Carolyn Kauffman
Offering (Gifts are for Operating Fund unless designated otherwise)
Please pass the friendship pads as we give our offerings.
Scripture Matthew 14:22-36 Sheldon Swartz
Sermon “Nature of Iron Fireplace Pokers” Cindy Voth
Song of response In the rifted Rock I’m resting H 526
Receiving of new member, Katie Hurst (1st service) Neil Amstutz
Congregational prayer Velma Swartz
Benediction Cindy Voth
Lighting the peace lamp
Sending song Here I am, Lord H 395
H = Hymnal: A Worship Book; SJ = Sing the Journey; SS = Sing the Story
*We light the peace lamp every Sunday to lament all unnecessary and violent loss of life around the world.
Living Stream Worship: The service is live streamed at www.waterfordchurch.org
Matthew 14:22-36
22Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”
28Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
34When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35After the people of that place recognized him, they sent word throughout the region and brought all who were sick to him, 36and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.
Prayers for Brothers and Sisters
Leah Amstutz, settling in with her host family in Bolivia, as she begins a year-long service assignment with Mennonite Central Committee SALT.
This month, Mary Beyler is visiting congregations in the United States, sharing about her Mennonite Mission Network ministry in Japan that spans 42 years. Pray that she will inspire many to increase their involvement in God’s mission across the street and around the world.
Pastor Katie Misz and her husband JE as they prepare to relocate to Goshen. Katie will begin as our Pastor of Family Life on September 19.
Benin Bible Institute Partnership Planning Group as they make plans for our guests, Arlette Boko and Pierre Kinkponwe, to be with us in October.
All involved with our MYF, JYF, and Venture Club as they kick off a new year with their groups.
Ida Helmuth as she recovers from a fall last Sunday evening and spends some time in rehab at Greencroft before going home to her apartment.
Today
8:00/10:45 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Coffee and fellowship
9:30 a.m. Nurture hour—classes for all ages
Welcome Team
Greeter/Hosts Maurice & Carol Lehman; Harold & Esther Helmuth
Ushers Bruce Snyder, Dennis Myers (1st);
Byron Yoder, Bob Shetler, Emily Landis (2nd)
Nursery Rachel Brenneman, Marge Gingerich (1st); Alan & Lyz Zimmerman (Nurture);
Aaron & Anne Lehman (2nd)
Audiovisual Len Emery, Nate Berkey; Felix Perez-Diener, Jeff Claassen
Last Sunday Attendance: Worship—331; Nurture—216
Finances – August 14
Operating Fund $ 1,931.25 Mennonite Education $ 9,850.12
Either Fund $ 10,662.25 Budget subtotal $ 22,443.62
Weekly giving needed to meet budget $ 14,357.00
Children’s Offering $ 1.25 Least Coin Fund $ 16.16
MEF above budget $ 1,123.00 Seekers 10,000 $ 25.00
MCC $ 155.00 MVS – Kara H. $ 50.00
MVS—Christina H. $ 50.00 Sharing Fund $ 340.00
MYF $ 75.00 Total: $ 24,279.03
This Week at Waterford
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Ecuador Ministry Support Team/Room 22
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. MYF
Thursday 7:00 a.m. Morning prayers/Room 15
7:00 p.m. BBI Planning Group/Room 22
Looking Ahead
August 28 Sermon: Velma Swartz; “It is I . . . Come” 2
(Matthew 14:25-36)
September 4 Sermon: Cindy Voth; “It is I . . . Come” 3
(Matthew 14:22-36)
12:00 p.m. Fellowship meal hosted by Agape class
1:15 p.m. Baptism of Sierra Ross Richer
Pastoral Team Phone E–mail
Pastoral Team Leader Neil Amstutz 831-6865
Pastor of Community Life Cindy Voth 536-4816
Pastor of Senior Ministries Velma Swartz 238-7088
Interim Family Life Co-Coordinator Mikki Bowman 243-5329
Interim Family Life Co-Coordinator Benji Hurst 238-6105
Worship Coordinator JD Smucker 534-1879
Coordinator of Administrative Ministries Janet Shoemaker 533-2241
Waterford Mennonite Church, 65975 State Road 15, Goshen, IN 46526. Phone 574.533.5642; Fax 574.533.0879.
E-mail: ; website: www.waterfordchurch.org