Verse of the Week:
And He called to Him the multitude with His disciples and said to them: “if anyone would come after Me let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me. For whoever would save their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it.”
Mark 8: 34-35
Worship leader: Marilyn Dyck
Song Leader: Walter Dyck
Organist: Viola Fehr
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Prayer
Worship in Song
Offertory –
Prayer Time
Worship in Song
Scripture Reading – 1 Kings 21, Kathy Franz
Message – “It’s not about me, Part 2” – Rudy Franz
Closing Song
Benediction
Prayer & Praise
~ We are grateful for a dedicated group of ushers in our church community. They do a great job of welcoming people into our midst. Their dedicated service often goes unnoticed. Let’s greet an usher today and thank them for who they are and for what they do.
~ We continue to list those for whom we offer our prayer support and encouragement. Tim Wiebe, Nettie Ginter, and Tenley Falk are dealing with ongoing health issues while Austin Penner continues his stay at the Agassiz Youth Centre in Portage la Prairie. Updates for Tenley can be found at: www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com
~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel, Mary Klassen in the Rock Lake Personal Care Home in Pilot Mound, and Peter E Hildebrandt (at home) who are dealing with health issues.
~ We continue to offer our prayer support for Laure and her family as well as for the Paroisse Missionaire Congregation in Kinshasa, DR Congo; Ryan Thiessen in San Carlos, Mexico; Murray and Carol Honsberger in Papua New Guinea, Eagles Wings Children’s Village in Uganda, Jon & Natalie Neudorf in Chiang Mai, Thailand working with YWAM, and Andrea Fehr, working with YWAM in Hawai’i.
~ Take note of the latest update sent from Murray & Carol Honsberger about their work in Papua New Guinea. A copy is up on the bulletin board. They recently completed an Oral Bible Storytelling Workshop to provide training for lay pastors. Participants often feel inadequate in their role of providing leadership. They value our prayer support.
Prayer for the week: (from Charles de Foucauld – 1858-1916)
My Father, I abandon myself into Your hands. Do with me as you will. Whatever You may do with me, I thank You. I am prepared for anything, I accept everything, provided Your will is fulfilled in me and in all creatures. I ask for nothing more, my God. I place my soul in Your hands, I give it to You my God, with all the love of my heart, because I love You. And for me it is a necessity of love, this gift of myself this placing of myself in Your hands, in boundless confidence, because You are my Father. Amen.
Announcements:
~ Audio services and bulletins are now available at our CHURCH website. We are working at streamlining this, and keeping it current. Please be patient with us as we continue to update our web presence. Go to: http:.//www.blumenortchurch.com to see what’s new online.
~ At church council on Thursday, September 2, it was decided to have the fall Annual Congregational Church meeting on Sunday, November 19 after the noon meal. Reports from committee chairpersons are to be handed in by November 1 to the office. Email is great! Thanks to those who have already sent in their reports.
~There is childcare available during the service starting at 10:15 in the youth hut. Children ages 1-6 are welcome!
~ Clubs is planned to begin on November 1, 2017. Our needs include both Male and Female leaders, someone to lead singing, donations of cookies (2 – 3 dozen are enough), and most importantly prayers. Please note, if thinking of coming up with lesson plans makes you nervous, fear not! We have a series of plans available to you. I look forward to hearing from you. Ang Driedger 204-327-6674.
~ We are invited to attend MCI’s Soup & Pie supper on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 5 – 7 pm. The fall concert begins at 7 pm. This event is by donation.
~ Salem Foundation presents: Faspa, Fellowship and Song on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church. Featured will be the Blue Collar Harmony Boys. Program at 3:30 pm. Faspa at 4:30 pm. Freewill offering
Youth
Youth
BMC Youth is for youth in grades 7-12, and happens Wednesdays from 7:30pm-9:15pm
For updates follow us on Social Media:
instagram: @bmcyouthmin
facebook: facebook.com/groups/BMCYouth (Group)
facebook.com/bmcyouthmin (Page)
twitter: @bmcyouthmin
OPPORTUNITY: We continue to seek prayer partners for the youth and leaders. If you are interested in signing up to pray for someone, check out the sign-up sheet after the service by the coffee station in the foyer.
Youth Calendar:
November 1 – Bible study
Community
Winkler Bible Camp’s Annual Fall Fundraising Banquets will take place October 29-31, 2017.
October 29- Morning Church Service @ Elm Creek MB Church
October 30- Dinner Banquet @ Winkler Bible Camp at 6:30pm
October 31- Dinner Banquet @ Altona EMMC at 6:30pm
For more information or to make your reservations please visit our website or call 204-325-9519
~ TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, ALTONA, is currently seeking a volunteer manager. Send applications to Altona@Villages.ca
~ Join us for The Gardens on Tenth Fall Soup & Pie Supper on Thursday, November 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in The Gardens dining room at 140 10th Avenue NE. Admission is by donation. Donations will go for a new Century Tub for The Apartments. All are invited to attend. To arrange a tour following the supper please call Julie at 204-324-8945. Also, we have a few 714 sq ft and 920 sq ft suites available which are eligible for a Rent Supplement making them very affordable! All meals are optional.
~ Advocacy in the name of Christ – As citizens of a higher Kingdom, many Christians have chosen to keep their distance from politics. Join us for MCC Matters at Canadian Mennonite University on November 4 to hear the case for advocacy as a vital form of Christian ministry—and a call from God for believers. For more information and to register visit mccmb.ca/mccmatters
~ We are invited to attend the Adult & Teen Challenge Dinner Banquet in our area which takes place on Monday, November 6 at 6 pm at the Winkler Mennonite Church. There will be stories, a choir and an inspiring message. Reserve your tickets online or by calling 204-949-9484
Church Calendar
Winkler Bible Camp’s Annual Fall Fundraising Banquets will take place October 29-31, 2017.
October 29- Morning Church Service @ Elm Creek MB Church
October 30- Dinner Banquet @ Winkler Bible Camp at 6:30pm
October 31- Dinner Banquet @ Altona EMMC at 6:30pm
For more information or to make your reservations please visit our website or call 204-325-9519
~ TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, ALTONA, is currently seeking a volunteer manager. Send applications to Altona@Villages.ca
~ Join us for The Gardens on Tenth Fall Soup & Pie Supper on Thursday, November 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in The Gardens dining room at 140 10th Avenue NE. Admission is by donation. Donations will go for a new Century Tub for The Apartments. All are invited to attend. To arrange a tour following the supper please call Julie at 204-324-8945. Also, we have a few 714 sq ft and 920 sq ft suites available which are eligible for a Rent Supplement making them very affordable! All meals are optional.
~ Advocacy in the name of Christ – As citizens of a higher Kingdom, many Christians have chosen to keep their distance from politics. Join us for MCC Matters at Canadian Mennonite University on November 4 to hear the case for advocacy as a vital form of Christian ministry—and a call from God for believers. For more information and to register visit mccmb.ca/mccmatters
~ We are invited to attend the Adult & Teen Challenge Dinner Banquet in our area which takes place on Monday, November 6 at 6 pm at the Winkler Mennonite Church. There will be stories, a choir and an inspiring message. Reserve your tickets online or by calling 204-949-9484
Deacon Ministry
We as a congregation have been blessed by the ministry of dedicated and caring deacons. It continues to be an important ministry in the life of our congregation, even though much of the work is done behind the scenes. We seek to uphold one another in prayer, encourage each other, comfort and challenge each other so that the body of Christ may be built up.
- We are asking that deacons assist the ministerial with the spiritual care of the congregation.
- This would include visitation of the elderly and the visitation of those struggling with health issues, either at home, the hospital or personal care home.
- Deacons would meet with the Pastor to support and encourage each other, pray, and make suggestions regarding special needs: i.e. financial, spiritual, personal, etc. which members may be experiencing.
- Deacons would participate in meetings with the Ministerial Council as needed.
- Deacons would assist with Communion services as requested.
~ Those currently serving as Deacons are: Garry & Karla Fehr, Ray & Charlotte Klassen, Henry & Sara Froese, Abe & Viola Fehr
~ Both Henry & Sara Froese and Ray & Charlotte Klassen have served one three year term and are eligible for re-election.
~ We would like to regain a full complement of deacons which would include five positions. Thus for this year, we are looking to fill three positions.
~ All members currently attending are eligible to nominate and all members currently attending are eligible to be nominated.
~ We ask that you prayerfully consider this matter as we proceed with nominations in two weeks, on Sunday, November 12, 2017