November 26, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the archangel call and with the sound of the trumpet of God.  And the dead in Christ will rise first, then we who are alive, who are left, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so we shall always be with the Lord.  Therefore comfort one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4: 16-18

Worship leader: Kathy Franz
Song Leader & Pianist: Erica Rempel

Welcome & announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory – Luke Klassen

Prayer Time

Worship in Song

Memorial Service

Scripture Reading – 1 Corinthians 15: 51 -58; Hebrews 12: 22-24

Worship in Song

Message – The Hope of the Resurrection – Pastor Rudy

Closing Song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

 

~ Welcome to the last Sunday of the Church year.  On this day we want to acknowledge those from among our midst as well as from our extended family who have passed away this last year.  We are grateful for their life of faith.  While we recognize the loss they represent, we also want to be reminded of the hope that is ours through the resurrection of Jesus the Christ.

~ We are saddened to hear of the passing of Bernie Hildebrandt, of Killarney, son of the late Jake & Eva Hildebrandt and nephew of Eva Schellenberg & Peter E Hildebrandt and their families.  We want to uphold you in our prayers and trust that the Good Shepherd will be your guide and comfort during these days.

~ Walter and Marilyn are leaving tomorrow along with others on a study tour of Israel and Ethiopia.  They will also have an opportunity to visit Eagles Wings Children’s Village in Uganda.  We want to wish you safety and God’s blessings on your journey and look forward to hearing about your reflections when you return.

~ Donations to our mitten tree are gratefully welcomed, and will be distributed to various local schools.  Thank you, in advance, for your generosity.

~ We are grateful for medical facilities, doctors and nurses who are able to provide services to us in our time of need.  Tim Wiebe, Nettie Ginter and Tenley Falk continue to access these services aw we continue to pray for them and their families. We remember also Austin Penner at the Agassiz Youth Centre in Portage la Prairie. He values our prayer support. 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  in Altona Hospital,  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 with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

If you were not risen O Lord, to whom would we go to discover a radiance of the face of God?  If you were not risen we would not be together seeking your communion.  We would not find in your presence forgiveness, the wellspring of a new beginning.  If you were not risen where would we draw the energy for following you right to the end of our existence, for choosing you again and again? Amen.

Church 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.

~ Candlelight Service practices, December 16, 9:30am and December 21, 7:30pm. Take note: The Candlelight Service time has been changed to 7:30pm on December 24 instead of 7 pm.

~There is childcare available during the service starting at 10:15 in the youth hut. Children ages 1-6 are welcome!

~ Clubs @ 7 pm on November 29, 2017.   There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for cookie bakers.  Call Ang Driedger 204-327-6674, if you need more information.

~ Stop in at the library between November 26th and December 17th for our VHS movie sale.

We have classics ranging from Veggie Tales, to The Buttercream Gang. All the movies will be selling for $ .50.

Youth Announcements

BMC Youth is for youth in grades 7-12, and happens Wednesdays from 7:00pm-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 NEED 2 more prayer partners! 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 29 – Underground Church
December 6 – Christmas Carolling
December 13 – Christmas Party – Supper starts at 6:30pm. Bring a $5 Grab Box Gift. Dress Formal. Bring a Friend!

 

Community

~ TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, ALTONA, is currently seeking a volunteer manager.  Send applications to Altona@Villages.ca

~ Advent Service at Salem Home – Dec. 7, 2017 @ 6:45 p.m., in the Salem Home Chapel.  Everyone is welcome to join the residents and staff for this special service and stay for refreshments.

~ Eastview Place volunteer drivers needed ASAP:  We are in need of volunteer drivers for our Adult Day Program.  The volunteers will be accompanied by an Eastview Place staff member to bring seniors to and from the care home.  Volunteers work on a rotation basis and would be needed approximately three days a month (Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday) at 9:00 am and 2:50 pm.  Please contact Jonathan Sawatsky at Eastview Place at 324-2375 for more information.  We appreciate all of your support for our seniors in the community and would be grateful to have that continue through volunteer drivers.

 

~ Come and listen to a delightful mix of seasonal music sung by a multigenerational choir. Southern Manitoba Choral Society will present concerts on Saturday, December 9th @7:00 pm at Winkler Emmanuel Church and Sunday, December 10th @2:30 pm at Altona Bergthaler Church. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering will be received

~ Cottonwood Community Drama presents “Murder Takes the Veil”, Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2 @ 7:30 pm at Buhler Hall in Gretna.  For tickets visitwww.mciblues.net.

~ From the MCC newsdesk:  Get started on your Christmas shopping with our Christmas Giving catalogue! We’ve got 33 gifts in different price ranges, something for all your family and friends.  You can pick these up at the TTV store in the Altona Mall from 9-5 Monday – Saturday.

BOWEN PRESENTS: A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS (December 8th,)

A benefit concert in support of Central Station in Winkler

On December 8th, the third annual “Merry Little Christmas show” will be held at the P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall. The show will be an evening filled with great musical entertainment from Bowen, Leora Hamm, Warren Friesen, Henry Abrams, Dale Wiebe and more! All proceeds will be donated to Central Station in Winkler. Visit www.bowenmusic.org/events to purchase tickets.


~ The Mennonite Disaster Service All-Unit Meeting is being hosted by Region 5 (Canada) from February 9-10, 2018 in Winkler, MB. This event is open to all who are interested in the work of MDS. For more information or to register for the event see our website mds.mennonite.net/all-unit-meeting or call our Winnipeg office at 1-866-261-1274.

 Church Calendar

December 3 – 1st Sunday of Advent & Communion – Speaker –Esther Zacharias

December 10 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

December 17 – Speaker – Gerry Giesbrecht

December 24 – Sunday school Christmas program

December 24 – Candlelight Service at 7: 30 pm

December 25 – Christmas Day worship service at 10:30 am

December 31 – Sharing Sunday

December anniversaries

None

 

December Birthdays

1 – Alyssa (Friesen) Fehr

7- Tyson Fehr

8- Betty Ens, Kenleigh Friesen

11- Sara Ens

12- Ang Fehr

13- Sara Froese, Maury Peters

14 – Josh Driedger, Lauren Fehr

15 – Helen Friesen

17 – Lindsay Ginter

18 – Kelly McDonald

20 – Mary Fehr

21 – Ray Friesen

22 – Jack Driedger

23- Margaret Dyck, Rudy Franz

24 – Bernie Kehler

25 – Cliff Peters, Robyn (Fehr) Voth

27 – Natalie (Rempel) Neudorf

28 – Jaime Falk

29 – Helena Falk

31 – Matthew Penner

 

 
NEW  MATERIAL  IN  THE  LIBRARY!
ADULT FICTION:
Melanie Dobson…Refuge on Crescent Hill
Melanie Dobson…Beneath a Golden Veil
Jim Kraus……the Dog that Whispered
Charles Martin…..Long Way Gone
CHRISTIAN LIVING:
Louie Giglio…..the Comeback
Anne Voskamp….be the gift
YOUTH:
Imagination Station- Adventures in Odyssey……Book 20
Jerry Jenkins…..Red Rock Mysteries….Books 13,14 and 15
BIOGRAPHY:
Wilma Derksen…..The Way of Letting Go
Marie Monville….One Light Still Shines
PLEASE RETURN BOOKS  AND VIDEOS AFTER
3 TO 4 WEEKS

 

In Memoriam

November 26, 2017

  1. Henry Hildebrand, 81, of Halbstadt, passed away on December 1, 2016. He is the uncle of Cathy & Dave Fehr, and their family.
  2. Dora Giesbrecht (nee Sawatzky), 84, of Steinbach, passed away on December 23, 2016. She is the aunt of Agatha & Jake Falk and their family.
  3. David J Dyck, 92, of Winkler, formerly of Plum Coulee, passed away on December 30, 2016. He is the uncle of Corinne & Ray Peters and their family.
  4. Susannah Siemens (nee Braun), 87, of Steinbach, passed away on December 31, 2016. She is the sister of Margaret Dyck.
  5. Alfred Theodor Wieler, 81, of Morden, formerly of Rosetown, passed away on January 25, 2017.
  6. John A Fehr, 92, of Winkler, formerly of Blumenort, passed away on February 8, 2017. He is the grandfather of Jason & Alyssa Fehr.
  7. Arthur (Arty) George Paetkau, 60, of Winkler, passed away on February 9, 2017. He is a cousin to Cliff & Sue Peters and Michael & Janel Peters and their family.
  8. Tina Janzen (nee Falk), 92, of Altona, passed away on February 11, 2017. She is the aunt of Jake & Agatha Falk, Larry & Helena Falk, John H & Hedy Falk and John G & Esther Falk and their families.
  9. Leona Penner (nee Enns), 71, of Altona, passed away on February 26, 2017. She is the mother of James & Jackie Penner, and the grandmother of Ashleigh & Travis Hildebrand, Heidi & Felix Houle, Brandi Penner & Matthew Penner.  She is the great grandmother of Brea & Skylar Hildebrand, and Blake & Kairi Houle.
  10. Johnny Isaac Friesen, 96, of Morris, passed away on February 28, 2017. He is the brother in law of Margaret Dyck.
  11. Evelyn Giesbrecht (nee Kehler), 85, of Altona, formerly of Plum Coulee, passed away on March 7, 2017. She is the mother of Pam & Maury Peters and the grandmother of Taylor, Zoe and Hailey.
  12. Susan Janzen (nee Driedger), 93, of Winkler, formerly of Altona and Neuhorst, passed away on March 11, 2017. She is the mother of Sara & Henry Froese, grandmother of Marlin & Becky Froese, and great grandmother of Myla & Sadie.
  13. Helen Fehr (nee Klassen), 101, of Altona, formerly of Neuhorst, passed away on March 28, 2017. She is the mother of Tena Thiessen, Abe & Viola Fehr, Dave & Cathy Fehr, grandmother of Robyn & Jason Voth, Dustin & Leah Fehr, and great grandmother of Marly & Caleb Voth and Sawyer & Deacon Fehr.  She is the sister in law of Zelma Fehr and the aunt of Rod & Ang Fehr, Scott & Connie Fehr, James & Jackie Penner, Grant & Glenda Fehr, Garry & Karla Fehr, Bill & Mary Fehr, Ken & Eleanor Fehr, and their families.
  14. Nancee Freesmeier (nee Krone), 84, of Fort Meyers, Florida, Passed away on April 16, 22017. She is the grandmother of Ryan & Jody Friesen and great grandmother of Bennett and Rowan.
  15. Tina Wiens (nee Krahn), 73, of Winnipeg, passed away on April 18, 2017. She is the aunt of Jack & Ang Driedger and Kevin & Helen Krahn and their families.
  16. Maria Loewen (nee Dueck), 92, of Altona, formerly of Sewell, passed away on April 16, 2017. She is the grandmother of Dave & Nettie Ginter and Esther & Dave Klippenstein and the great grandmother of Greg, Garry & Wesley Klippenstein and Kim, Lindsay, Shania & Jonah Ginter.
  17. Susanna Reddekopp (nee Enns), 97, of Altona, passed away on April 28, 2017. She is the aunt of Agatha & Jake Falk & their family.
  18. Frank Zacharias, 81, of Winkler, formerly of Schoenwiese, passed away on June 7, 2017. He is the father of Connie & Scott Fehr, and the grandfather of Marcus, Cody & Kelsey, Shaelyn & Reese. He is the uncle of Hayley & Geoff Loewen & their family.
  19. Helene Klassen (nee Hildebrandt), 94, of Cartwright, passed away on June 29, 2017. She is the sister of Peter E Hildebrandt and Eva Schellenberg. She is the aunt of Sandra Klassen, Richard & Dorothy Hildebrandt, Ed & Joyce Hildebrandt and their families.
  20. Edwin (Ed) Plett, 95, of Winkler, formerly of Rosetown, passed away on August 2, 2017. He is the uncle of Jake & Agatha Falk, Larry & Helena Falk, John H & Hedy Falk, John G & Esther Falk and their families.
  21. John B Elias, 69, of Winkler, passed away on August 11, 2017. he is the uncle of Karla & Garry Fehr and their family.
  22. Rosemary (Rose) Swift (nee Heinrichs), 54, of Winkler, passed away on October 19, 2017. She is the mother of Yvonne & Chris Giesbrecht, and the grandmother of Anastasia & Isadora.
  23. David Peters, 102, of Winkler, passed away on October 17, 2017. He is the uncle of Peter D & Valentine Zacharias & their families.
  24. Wilma Sawatzky, 79, of Altona, passed away on October 24, 2017. She is the aunt of Agatha & Jake Falk and their family.
  25. Abram Suderman, 83, of Chortitz, passed away on November 8, 2017. He is the grandfather of Jessica & Eric Giesbrecht.
  26. Bernie Hildebrandt, 65, of Killarney, passed away on November 22, 2017. He is the nephew of Eva Schellenberg and Peter E Hildebrandt.  He is a cousin to Ed & Joyce Hildebrandt, Richard & Dorothy Hildebrandt and Sandra Klassen & their families.

 

“For He who has died has been freed from sin.  Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more.  Death no longer has dominion over Him.”  Romans 6:7-9

November 19, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

I have been crucified with Christ; it is now longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Galatians 2: 20

Worship leader: Rudy Franz
Song Leader & Pianist: Katrina Schulz

 

Welcome & announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Children’s Story – Agatha Falk

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Philippians 3: 1 – 16, Caroline Ens

Message – Letting Go, Part 2 – Pastor Rudy

Closing Song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ After this morning’s worship service, we are invited to stay for lunch after which we will be having our annual fall membership meeting.  We appreciate your participation in hearing committee reports, providing feedback and in discernment of decisions which need to be made.

~ Donations to our mitten tree are gratefully welcomed, and will be distributed to various local schools.  Thank you, in advance, for your generosity.

~ Tim Wiebe has completed his latest round of chemo and is now waiting for a follow-up MRI in early December. Nettie Ginter and Tenley Falk continue with their treatment routines.  Thank you for your continued prayer support, for these people and their families, as well as Austin Penner at the Agassiz Youth Centre in Portage la Prairie. Let us encourage each other through our prayers for one another.  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 , in Altona Hospital,  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

Prayer for the Week:

Lord of my life, I give to You all of what my life revolves around.  Thank You that You receive whatever I offer and transform it so that this gift of my life may come to resemble Your living in me. Amen.

Church 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.

~There is childcare available during the service starting at 10:15 in the youth hut. Children ages 1-6 are welcome!

~ Clubs @ 7 pm on November 22, 2017.   There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for cookie bakers.  Call Ang Driedger 204-327-6674, if you need more information.

Community Announcements

CFGB Supporter Appreciation Gathering: Nov. 20 9:30-11 am. At the

Oasis Restaurant, Winkler.  Join Harold Penner and others from Canadian Foodgrains Bank for a drop-in gathering to thank our many supporters.

Coffee and pie sponsored by Scoular.

 

~ TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, ALTONA, is currently seeking a volunteer manager.  Send applications to Altona@Villages.ca
~ Advent Service at Salem Home – Dec. 7, 2017 @ 6:45 p.m., in the Salem Home Chapel.  Everyone is welcome to join the residents and staff for this special service and stay for refreshments.

~ Eastview Place volunteer drivers needed ASAP:  We are in need of volunteer drivers for our Adult Day Program.  The volunteers will be accompanied by an Eastview Place staff member to bring seniors to and from the care home.  Volunteers work on a rotation basis and would be needed approximately three days a month (Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday) at 9:00 am and 2:50 pm.  Please contact Jonathan Sawatsky at Eastview Place at 324-2375 for more information.  We appreciate all of your support for our seniors in the community and would be grateful to have that continue through volunteer drivers.

 

~ Cottonwood Community Drama presents “Murder Takes the Veil”, Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2 @ 7:30 pm at Buhler Hall in Gretna.  For tickets visitwww.mciblues.net.

~ MCC’s Christmas Craft and Bake Sale takes place on Saturday, November 25 from  9 – 4 at 134 Plaza Dr in Winnipeg.  At the same time visit the Ten Thousand Villages Warehouse Sale open house.

~ From the MCC newsdesk:  Get started on your Christmas shopping with our Christmas Giving catalogue! We’ve got 33 gifts in different price ranges, something for all your family and friends.  You can pick these up at the TTV store in the Altona Mall from 9-5 Monday – Saturday.


The Mennonite Disaster Service All-Unit Meeting is being hosted by Region 5 (Canada) from February 9-10, 2018 in Winkler, MB. This event is open to all who are interested in the work of MDS. For more information or to register for the event see our website mds.mennonite.net/all-unit-meeting or call our Winnipeg office at 1-866-261-1274.

 

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 22 – Underground Church
November 29 – Bible study

 

 

Church Calendar

November 26 – Memorial Service

December 3 – 1st Sunday of Advent & Communion – Speaker –Esther Zacharias

December 10 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

December 17 – Speaker – Gerry Giesbrecht

December 24 – Sunday school Christmas program

December 24 – Candlelight Service at 7 pm

December 25 – Christmas Day worship service at 10:30 am

December 31 – Sharing Sunday

November 12, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:8

Worship Leader: Gerry Giesbrecht
Song Leaders & Accompanists: Tyson Fehr, Josh Dyck, Shania Ginter

Welcome & announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Deacon Nominations

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Jonah Ginter

Message – Gerry Giesbrecht

Closing Song

Benediction

 

Prayer & Praise

~ Thank you to the youth for leading us in our worship service this morning.  We are grateful for your involvement in our church community and want to wish you well as you continue your studies at school.

~ This morning we are grateful for the many people who work on the various committees in our church.  Without their involvement it would be difficult to continue what is all being done.  Thank you for your commitment of time and energy.  Thank you also to our caretakers, Richard & Dorothy Hildebrandt, for your dedication in looking after the physical needs of our building.  Your work is valued and appreciated.

~ Abram Suderman, grandfather of Jessica & Eric Giesbrecht, passed away on Wednesday, November 8.  The funeral will take place on Sunday, November 12 at 2 pm in the German Old Colony Church at Hochfeld.  We want to wish the family God’s nearness and comfort as you lay to rest this important member of your family.

~ Tim Wiebe received some encouraging news this past week.  The tumor on his brain has so far not returned.  Tim is undergoing a week of chemo and then a follow up MRI will be done in early December.  We are grateful for this good news.   We continue also to uphold Nettie Ginter and Tenley Falk and their families in our prayers.  We also remember Austin Penner currently at the Agassiz Youth Centre in Portage la Prairie. We give thanks that we can approach the throne of grace at any time for any need that is on our hearts and minds.  Updates for Tenley can be found at: www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Congratulations and God’s blessings to Jonathan Fehr and Joelle Warkentin who were married on Saturday, November 11, 2017.  We trust that you will experience much joy as you live out your commitment to one another under the Lordship of Jesus the Christ.

~ 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 , in Altona Hospital,  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 with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

Creator God, thank you for the invitation by your Spirit to become your children through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your promise to be found by us when we intentionally seek you. Convince us of your love and goodness, and give us courage to share that love with those we see in our day to day.  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.

~ Rudy is involved in leading worship at Eden and Salem this Sunday, November 12.

~There is childcare available during the service starting at 10:15 in the youth hut. Children ages 1-6 are welcome!

~ Clubs @ 7 pm on November 15, 2017.   There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for cookie bakers.  Call Ang Driedger 204-327-6674, if you need more information.

~ The report books are available in both foyers.

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 15 – Bible study
November 22 – Underground Church
November 29 – Bible study

 

Community

CFGB Supporter Appreciation Gathering: Nov. 20 9:30-11 am. At the

Oasis Restaurant, Winkler.  Join Harold Penner and others from Canadian Foodgrains Bank for a drop-in gathering to thank our many supporters.

Coffee and pie sponsored by Scoular.

 

~ TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, ALTONA, is currently seeking a volunteer manager.  Send applications to Altona@Villages.ca

~ The Reinland Community Center is hosting a fall supper on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5 – 7 pm.  Admission is by donation.

~ 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.

~ Cottonwood Community Drama presents “Murder Takes the Veil”, Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2 @ 7:30 pm at Buhler Hall in Gretna.  For tickets visitwww.mciblues.net.

~ MCC’s Christmas Craft and Bake Sale takes place on Saturday, November 25 from  9 – 4 at 134 Plaza Dr in Winnipeg.  At the same time visit the Ten Thousand Villages Warehouse Sale open house.

~ From the MCC newsdesk:  Get started on your Christmas shopping with our Christmas Giving catalogue! We’ve got 33 gifts in different price ranges, something for all your family and friends.  You can pick these up at the TTV store in the Altona Mall from 9-5 Monday – Saturday.

Church Calendar

November 19 – Speaker – Rudy Franz – Fall Congregational Meeting after the morning service and lunch

November 26 – Memorial Service

 

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.

  1. We are asking that deacons assist the ministerial with the spiritual care of the congregation.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Deacons would participate in meetings with the Ministerial Council as needed.
  5. 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 on Sunday, November 12, 2017

 

November 5, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way, walk in it.”

Isaiah 30: 21

Worship leader: Rudy Franz
Song Leader: Harley Dyck
Pianist: Riley Dyck

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory –

Prayer Time

Children’s Story –Sally Miller

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Various Passages

Message – “Letting Go” – Rudy Franz

Closing Song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ We are blessed to have a dedicated group of Sunday school teachers who faithfully commit themselves to the study of God’s word, to prayer and to their teaching.  Thank you for your servant heart, your love for the students and willingness to share God’s great story with others.  If you meet a Sunday school teacher today, thank them for who they are and for what they do.

~ Tim Wiebe met with the doctors this past Friday to discuss the results of his latest MRI test.  So far we have not heard what the test showed.  We continue to uphold Tim and his family as well as Nettie Ginter, and Tenley Falk and their families in our prayers.  We remember Austin Penner currently at the Agassiz Youth Centre in Portage la Prairie. Let us not forget to uphold one another before the throne of grace and thus intercede for each other before our Lord and Saviour.   Updates for Tenley can be found at: www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ We want to share in the anticipation of Jonathan Fehr and Joelle Warkentin as they finalize plans for their wedding which is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2017.  May you experience God’s many blessings as you pledge your lives to one another under the Lordship of Jesus the Christ.

~ 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 , in Altona Hospital,  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, (home now for a wedding).

 

~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 with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

Lord, let our lives be a space where You can work in the world.  Clear away the inner barriers and fill us with Your Spirit of love, healing, delight and peace, so that everything we do may be the fruit of Your life in us.    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.

~ Thanks to all who have sent me their Committee reports.  The copies will be ready for pick up on Sunday, November 12, 2017 and remember to bring your copy to the annual meeting on November 19, 2017.

~There is childcare available during the service starting at 10:15 in the youth hut. Children ages 1-6 are welcome!

~ Clubs to begin on November 8, 2017.   There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for cookie bakers.  Call Ang Driedger 204-327-6674, if you need more information.

~ So far these are the names on the Memorial list for this church year

Henry Hildebrand, Susannah Siemens, David J Dyck, Alfred Wieler, John A Fehr, Tina Janzen, Arty Paetkau, Leona Penner, Johnny Isaac Friesen, Evelyn Giesbrecht, Susan Janzen, Helen Fehr, Tina Wiens, Nancy Freesmeier, Maria Loewen, Frank Zacharias, Helene Klassen, Ed Plett, John B Elias, Rose Swift

Please let the office know if there are others that should be included

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 8 – Make a Pizza Night. Come at 7pm and bring $2. Our pizzas will be snack-sized so eat supper at home.
November 15 – Bible study
November 22 – Underground Church
November 29 – Bible study

 

 

Community

~ 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.

~ 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

November 12 – Youth led worship service

November 19 – Speaker – Rudy Franz – Fall Congregational Meeting after the morning service and lunch

November 26 – Memorial Service

 

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.

  1. We are asking that deacons assist the ministerial with the spiritual care of the congregation.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Deacons would participate in meetings with the Ministerial Council as needed.
  5. 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 one week, on Sunday, November 12, 2017

 

 

November Birthdays

November 1 – Kyle Fehr

November 3 – Kailey Peters

November 7 – Joshua Dyck

November 10 – Bill Fehr

November 11 – Ravae McDonald

November 12 – Eric Peters, Leah Fehr

November 18 – Jason Peters

November 19 – Cassie Giesbrecht

November 21 – Janet Giesbrecht

 

November Anniversaries

November 5 – Menno & Ingrid Dyck

November 9 – John H & Hedy Falk, John G & Esther Falk

November 20 – Jacy & Carmen Friesen

November 24 – Joe & Janet Giesbrecht

November 25 – James & Jackie Penner

November 26 – Garry & Karla Fehr

November 27 – Eric & Elvina Peters

October 29, 2017

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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.

  1. We are asking that deacons assist the ministerial with the spiritual care of the congregation.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Deacons would participate in meetings with the Ministerial Council as needed.
  5. 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

October 22, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6: 23

Worship leader: Rudy Franz
Song Leader: Jake Friesen
Pianist: Ingrid Dyck

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory –

Prayer Time

Children’s Story – Viola Fehr

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Matthew 25: 14 – 30

Message – “The Unopened Gift” – Walter Dyck

Closing Song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ We are saddened to hear that Rose Swift, the mother of Yvonne Giesbrecht passed away in the early hours of Thursday, October 19.  Her funeral will take place on Monday, October 23 @ 10:30am at Wiebe Funeral Chapel in Winkler.  We pray that you as a family will find comfort from Jesus the Good Shepherd, during your time of need.  We offer you our prayers of support and encouragement

~ Austin Penner continues his stay at the Agassiz Youth Center in Portage la Prairie.  He would value our prayers on his behalf and he would appreciate letters of encouragement.  The best way to facilitate these letters would be to give them to Linda Penner and she would deliver them to the Center.  Also if anyone would be interested in going to see Austin, we do have visitor application forms that need to be filled out and approved prior to any visitation.   Please check with either Gerry or Rudy.

~ Perseverance or steadfastness is often referred to in connection with prayer in the Scriptures.  Let us not forget to offer our prayers on behalf of those who struggle with health issues.  Tim Wiebe, Nettie Ginter, and Tenley Falk are those whom we specifically remember.  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.  We also want to remember Mary Klassen, who has been transferred to 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 with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

Lord, we recognize the reality of Your Kingdom within and among us.  Continue to shape the Landscape of our lives after Your Will and Your Way.  In the strong name of Jesus, we pray.

Amen.

Announcements:

~ 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!

~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.

~ Eagles Wings Children Village is thrilled to announce some wonderful news!  A generous donor has pledged to match gifts in support of Eagles Wings until the end of October, up to a total of $25,000. Gifts can be made online or into our normal Sunday offering this Sunday. Cheques can be made out to Blumenort Mennonite Church with “Eagles Wings Children Village”, “matching donation campaign,” in the memo.  Or there is this option: “If you would like to make a contribution, you can donate online through CanadaHelps https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/eagles-wings-childrens-village-inc/matchingcampaign/  You can also send a cheque to our accountant, Natasha Buhler, at 1067 Dudley Ave Winnipeg, MB R3M 1R5.”

~ 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 Announcements

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:

October 25 – Faith and Football Testimony Night in Altona. Chris Randle and Drake Nevis of the Blue Bombers will be sharing with us along with Lorne Korol. Meet at BMC @ 6:30pm. Back by 9:30pm.
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

Gerry Giesbrecht is looking for some people who want to get out, work hard, and have some fun for a day on Saturday, October 29th at Pembina Valley Bible Camp. They need some volunteers to stack wood after their split and stack weekend. If you are interested call or text 204-362-7262 and we’ll get a crew out!

~ On behalf of the Board, residents and staff, thank you to the pastors, lay pastors and all those who so faithfully participate in Chapel and Worship Services at Salem Home.

We appreciate the many people who assist in bringing services to the residents. We are blessed to be part of a church community who cares for its elders in so many ways.

We appreciate your willingness to be partners in building relationships with the residents through your visiting, prayers, and serving during chapel and worship services.

 May God bless you richly as you serve those around you.

~ At the Intersection of Faith and Life, a 55 plus enrichment program is being offered by CMU.  Called: Xplore: Keep thinking sessions will be offered at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Winkler on Thursdays from October 5 – November 9.  From 9 – 10 am.  Sessions include: Ephesians: Power for peace, by Michael Pahl & Reflecting on the church in Southern Manitoba with John Klassen and area partners. From 10:30 – 11:30 am, sessions include:  Clothing the Naked Anabaptist by John J Friesen, and Deuteronomy as a vision for the church today, by Gerald Gerbrandt.  The cost is $ 100 for 2 sessions or $60 for a single session.  For more information and registration visit: cmu.ca/xplore

~ There are still tickets available for Eden Health Care’s 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration.  Featured speaker will be Margaret Trudeau.  Musicians include: Phillip Ens Jr, Meagan Reimer, and Laura Friesen.  The event takes place on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church.  Doors open at 5 pm.  Individual Tickets are $150.  For more information & tickets, go to: www.edenhealthcare.ca

~ 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

October 29 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

November 5 – Speaker – Jake Friesen

November 12 – Youth led worship service

November 19 – Speaker –Rudy Franz – Fall Congregational Meeting after the morning service and lunch

November 26 – Memorial Service (please let the office know if there is someone you would like us to remember)

 

October 15, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

Again Jesus spoke to them saying, “I am the Light of the world; those who follow Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the Light of Life.  John 8: 12

Worship leader: Kathy Franz
Song Leader & Pianist: Kendra Fehr

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Offertory –

Prayer Time

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – John 12: 20-36

Message – “It’s not about me” – Pastor Rudy

Closing Song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ Congratulations and God’s blessings to Cody Loewen & Jozanna Rempel, who were married on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Waterton Lakes National Park.  We trust you will experience much joy as you live out your commitment to one another.  May God be your guide and wisdom on this journey.

~ We continue to offer our prayers of support and encouragement for those in our midst who are dealing with health related issues: Tim Wiebe, Nettie Ginter, Tenley Falk, for Yvonne Giesbrecht’s mother, Rose Swift.  May you continue to know our Lord as the Good Shepherd of all our lives, no matter what we may encounter on our journey of faith.  Updates for Tenley can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Austin Penner continues his stay at the Agassiz Youth Center in Portage la Prairie.  He would value our prayers on his behalf and he would appreciate letters of encouragement.  The best way to facilitate these letters would be to give them to Linda Penner and she would deliver them to the Center.  Also if anyone would be interested, in going to see Austin, we do have visitor application forms that need to be filled out and approved prior to any visitation.   Please check with either Gerry or Rudy.

 

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.  We also want to remember Mary Klassen, who has been transferred to a health care facility 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 with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

O God, stand by me against all the world’s wisdom and reason. Not mine, but Yours is the cause.  I would prefer to have peaceful days and to be out of this turmoil. But Yours, O Lord, is this cause; it is righteous and eternal.  Stand by me, O God, in the name of Your dear Son, Jesus the Christ, who shall be my Defence and Shelter, my Mighty Fortress, through the might and strength of Your Holy Spirit.  God help me.  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!!!!

~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

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

Thank you to all the leaders who are helping with youth this year: Gerry Giesbrecht, Macey Friesen, Eric and Jessica Giesbrecht and Tyson Fehr

OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for prayer partners for the youth and leaders again. If you are interested in signing up to pray for someone, see Gerry after the service by the coffee station in the foyer.

Youth Calendar:

October 18 – Bible study
October 25 – Faith and Football Testimony Night in Altona. Chris Randle and Drake Nevis of the Blue Bombers will be sharing with us along with Lorne Korol. Meet at BMC @ 6:30pm. Back by 9:30pm

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

 

~ You are invited to attend The Gardens on Tenth Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM at The Gardens.  Your board representative will be looking for delegates to represent your church so please talk to him/her if you are interested

~ Theatre of the Beat presents Yellow Bellies at Buhler Hall in Gretna on Sunday, October 15 at 7:00pm.  Yellow Bellies is a historical drama that highlights the experiences and public response to Mennonite Conscientious Objectors during WWII. This episodic tale takes audiences across Canada, featuring verbatim interviews, fictionalized scenes, and live music from an often overlooked chapter of Canadian history.  Tickets will be available at the door. $18 for adults or $10 for Students.

~ At the Intersection of Faith and Life, a 55 plus enrichment program is being offered by CMU.  Called: Xplore: Keep thinking sessions will be offered at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Winkler on Thursdays from October 5 – November 9.  From 9 – 10 am.  Sessions include: Ephesians: Power for peace, by Michael Pahl & Reflecting on the church in Southern Manitoba with John Klassen and area partners. From 10:30 – 11:30 am, sessions include:  Clothing the Naked Anabaptist by John J Friesen, and Deuteronomy as a vision for the church today, by Gerald Gerbrandt.  The cost is $ 100 for 2 sessions or $60 for a single session.  For more information and registration visit: cmu.ca/xplore

~ We are invited to attend MCI’s Soup & Pie supper on Thursday, 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.

~ There are still tickets available for Eden Health Care’s 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration.  Featured speaker will be Margaret Trudeau.  Musicians include: Phillip Ens Jr, Meagan Reimer, and Laura Friesen.  The event takes place on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church.  Doors open at 5 pm.  Individual Tickets are $150.  For more information & tickets, go to: www.edenhealthcare.ca

Church Calendar

October 22 – Speaker – Walter Dyck

October 29 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

November 5 – Speaker – Jake Friesen

November 12 – Youth led worship service

November 19 – Speaker –Rudy Franz – Fall Congregational Meeting after the morning service and lunch

November 26 – Memorial Service

October 8, 2017

by bmcoffice Comment Closed

Verse of the Week:

“Sing to the Lord, praise His name, proclaim His salvation day after day.

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.  

For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise.”  Psalm 96:2-4

Worship leader: Corinne Peters
Song Leader & Pianist: Ang Fehr

Welcome/Opening/Prayer

Announcements

Offertory – Kirsten Friesen

Service of Praise

Prayer & Praise

~ Thank you to the Music Committee for planning this morning’s worship service.  We are grateful to be able to freely worship our God, to return our praise to our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.  Thanks be to God for this day and this opportunity of worship.

~ We offer our prayers for Yvonne Giesbrecht’s mother, Rose, who has been dealing with cancer.  At this time there is not a long life expectancy for Rose.  Her family is gathering around her during this time and we pray for a deepened sense of being carried by the comfort and presence of our Lord.

~ Tim Wiebe is meeting with medical staff, who will determine the next phase of his treatment plan.  Nettie Ginter continues her treatments as well.  She is on a six month round of chemo treatments, which will then be followed by radiation.   Tenley Falk also continues her treatments and is attending school as she is able. We want to pray and uphold these people and their families before our God, the One who holds all of us in the palm of His hand, and the One who knows each of us by name. Updates for Tenley can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Thank you to all those who contributed to our Thanksgiving offering last Sunday, a total of $ 21,487.32 was collected.  We are grateful for a spirit of generosity which flows from a recognition that who we are and what we have, is truly a gift, given to us by our gracious God.

Our income to October 6, 2017 is $ 213, 994.19

The expenses to October 6, 2017 are $ 245, 553.37

The shortfall to October 6, 2017 is $ 31, 559.18

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel. We also want to remember Mary Klassen in BTHC and Peter E Hildebrandt 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 with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

Gracious and heavenly Father, source of every blessing, giver of every good gift, we worship and adore you and bless your Holy Name.  We praise You for the revelation of Yourself in our Lord Jesus Christ and every glimpse we have of Your nature.  May our love and worship of You, so fill our lives that we show You forth to others.  We praise You for all the joys of life and the everyday blessings we receive from You.  May we in turn be a source of blessing to all with whom we come into contact.  We pray in the strong name of Jesus.  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.

~ If you want to keep getting the Canadian Mennonite magazine, please let the office know.  I need to send them an updated list by October 15, 2017.

~ If you have volunteered at any Bible camp over the summer for more than 1 week, the church would like to support you.  Please submit a letter to the education committee stating how many weeks you volunteered and a brief description of your camp experience.

~ 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!!!!

~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.

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

Thank you to all the leaders who are helping with youth this year: Gerry Giesbrecht, Macey Friesen, Eric and Jessica Giesbrecht and Tyson Fehr

OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for prayer partners for the youth and leaders again. If you are interested in signing up to pray for someone, see Gerry after the service by the coffee station in the foyer.

Youth Calendar:

October 11 – Bible study
October 18 – Bible study
October 25 – Faith and Football Testimony Night in Altona. Chris Randle and Drake Nevis of the Blue Bombers will be sharing with us along with Lorne Korol. Meet at BMC @ 6:30pm. Back by 9:30pm.

Community

~ For all those who enjoy Southern Gospel Quartet music, you are invited to come to Buhler Hall on Saturday, October 14, at 7 pm where the Lumber River Quartet from North Carolina will be performing.  Come for music and testimonies.  Admission is free and donations will be gratefully accepted.

~ You are invited to attend The Gardens on Tenth Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM at The Gardens.  Your board representative will be looking for delegates to represent your church so please talk to him/her if you are interested

~ Theatre of the Beat presents Yellow Bellies at Buhler Hall in Gretna on Sunday, October 15 at 7:00pm.  Yellow Bellies is a historical drama that highlights the experiences and public response to Mennonite Conscientious Objectors during WWII. This episodic tale takes audiences across Canada, featuring verbatim interviews, fictionalized scenes, and live music from an often overlooked chapter of Canadian history.  Tickets will be available at the door. $18 for adults or $10 for Students.

~ At the Intersection of Faith and Life, a 55 plus enrichment program is being offered by CMU.  Called: Xplore: Keep thinking sessions will be offered at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Winkler on Thursdays from October 5 – November 9.  From 9 – 10 am.  Sessions include: Ephesians: Power for peace, by Michael Pahl & Reflecting on the church in Southern Manitoba with John Klassen and area partners. From 10:30 – 11:30 am, sessions include:  Clothing the Naked Anabaptist by John J Friesen, and Deuteronomy as a vision for the church today, by Gerald Gerbrandt.  The cost is $ 100 for 2 sessions or $60 for a single session.  For more information and registration visit: cmu.ca/xplore

~ Eden Health Care Services invites you to the 2017 Dr Clarence H Labun Lecture Series titled: “Sustaining and Nurturing Safe Communities” on Tuesday, October 3, from 9am -4 pm registration begins at 8:15, at the Grace Mennonite Church in Winkler.  Presenters include: Devon Clunis, retired Winnipeg Police Chief, Dr Marc Teillet, Psychiatrist at Eden, Jordan Friesen from the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Paul Isaacs, retired Winnipeg Police Chaplain.  See edenheathcare.ca for more information.  Registration is $40. Online or by phone 204-325-5355.

~ Gord Penner from Steinbach Bible College will be leading a study series called: Job: why do bad things happen to good people? On Tuesday evenings 7 – 9:45 pm September 26, October 3, 10, 17 at the South Park church in Altona.  Cost is $25 per evening or $80 for all four sessions.  If you have questions call, Dan Mackloskie at 204-324-5947

Church calendar

October 15 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

October 22 – Speaker – Walter Dyck

October 29 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

November 19 – Fall Congregational Meeting after the morning service and lunch

 

October birthdays

2 – Ryan Friesen

4 – Zelma Fehr

7 – Erma (Fehr) Froese, Geoff Loewen

10 – Esther Falk

11 – Justin Falk

13 – Lillian Funk

16 – Kristina Zacharias

18 – Dave Rempel

20 – Shawn Franz

21 – Richard Hildebrandt

23 – Sue Peters

24 – Mary Klassen

30 – Linda Penner, Marlene Ens

October Anniversaries

5 – Richard & Dorothy Hildebrandt

6 – Rudy & Kathy Franz

10 – Bernie & Bev Kehler, Jeremy & Megan Hildebrandt

25 – Dave & Cathy Fehr

30 – Ed & Joyce Hildebrandt

October 1, 2017

by bmcoffice Comment Closed

Verse of the Week:

 

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands.  Serve the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.  Know that the Lord is God.  It is He that made us and we are His.  We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.  Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.  Give thanks to Him. Bless His name.  For the Lord is good, His steadfast love endures forever and His faithfulness to all generations. 

Psalm 100

Worship leader: Rudy Franz
Song Leader & Pianist: Erica Rempel

 

Welcome and announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Children’s story – Caroline Ens

Worship in Song

Scripture reading:  Colossians 2: 6-7

Message – “Abounding in Thanksgiving” – Mitchell Peters

Closing song

Benediction & Table Grace

Prayer & Praise

~ Welcome to our annual Thanksgiving Worship service.  It is right and good to remember and give thanks to the Lord our God for all the ways that our needs are met; for a bountiful harvest and for the personal relationship we are able to have with Jesus the Christ.  As the scriptures command, let us not forget the Lord our God.  To be thankful enables us to remember.

~ Tim Wiebe has now completed his initial six weeks of chemo and radiation treatments. Discussions are underway about what needs to happen next. Nettie Ginter began her treatments on Wednesday, September 27. Tenley Falk also continues the maintenance phase of her treatments.  We are reminded of how precious life is that really it is only a fragile cord that enables us to continue living.  All of us are dependent on the grace and mercy of our Lord who gives to us our very breath and daily bread.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Congratulations to Ryan & Stacy (nee Falk) Hamm on the birth of a daughter, Katelyn Nicole, on Monday, September 25, 2017.  Proud first time grandparents are John G & Esther Falk.  We want to wish these families God’s blessings and much joy as they welcome this child into their hearts and homes.

~ Thursday, October 5 is the next date for our monthly 24 hour prayer vigil for Eagles Wings Children’s Village in Uganda.  Let us continue to offer our prayers of support and encouragement.

~ We are also grateful for continued good news from places around the globe.  For example, on September 16, 2017, the Argentina Mennonite Church celebrated its 100th anniversary.  With 50 congregations, Argentina Mennonite Church has more than 3000 members,  They are in the process of planting an additional 30 churches, while continuing contacts in other communities.  They support three mission programs and 26 church planting missionaries, including a family who serves with the indigenous evangelical churches in the Chaco.

~ Despite the fact that the immediate threat from hurricanes, earthquakes and forest fires has subsided, the continued toll of the devastation on the lives of people is substantial.  We are reminded also of the human catastrophe unfolding as thousands of people are fleeing Myanmar and making their way to the borders of Bangladesh.  This tragedy has been devastating for so many who have left everything to escape the persecution.  We pray for an end to hostilities, for humanitarian aid to reach a desperate people, for continued care and compassion for those who are totally dependent on others for their very survival.

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.  We also want to remember Mary Klassen in BTHC and Peter E Hildebrandt 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 with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

Lord you have given me so much.  I ask for one more thing, a grateful heart.  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.

~ If you want to keep getting the Canadian Mennonite magazine, please let the office know.  I need to send them an updated list by October 15, 2017.

~ If you have volunteered at any bible camp over the summer for more than 1 week, the church would like to support you.  Please submit a letter to the education committee stating how many weeks you volunteered and a brief description of your camp experience

~ A Ladies Sunday school class meets upstairs in the old youth room.  They will be studying the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120 – 134) using the Beth Moore DVD video and workbooks.  We hope to start on October 1 at 9:15 am.  Everyone is welcome. There is a signup list on the white board in that room if you already know that you would like a book.   Please Join Us.

~ 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!!!!

~There is childcare available during the service starting at 10:15 in the youth hut. Children ages 1-6 are welcome!

Youth

 ~ Go to http://bmcyouth.blogspot.ca for updates on youth events.  Check out the pages on Facebook named “BMC youth for senior highs” and “BMC Jr Youth for the junior highs”.

There are a few changes to youth for this year. We are excited to be joining our junior and senior high groups for the 2017/2018 school year. 

BMC Youth exists to be a safe place for youth to encounter Jesus, ask questions, and to grow in their faith and relationship with God. We do this through recreation, worship, bible study, prayer, and service.

Thank you to all the leaders who are helping with youth this year: Gerry Giesbrecht, Macey Friesen, Eric and Jessica Giesbrecht and Tyson Fehr

Youth (Grade 7-12 | Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:15pm):
The youth would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who continues to support us in prayer and for those who were able to support financially at the lunch last week. Thank you for your generosity.

OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for prayer partners for the youth and leaders again. If you are interested in signing up to pray for someone, see Gerry after the service by the coffee station in the foyer.

October 4 – Rhineland Area Food Drive, you are welcome to bring donations to the church on Sunday, October 1, Thursday, October 5, Friday October 6 or Sunday October 8.  Thursday & Friday between 9 & 1.

October 11 – Bible study

 

Community

~ For all those who enjoy Southern Gospel Quartet music, you are invited to come to Buhler Hall on Saturday, October 14, at 7 pm where the Lumber River Quartet from North Carolina will be performing.  Come for music and testimonies.  Admission is free and donations will be gratefully accepted.

~ Minds in Motion is an 8-week program which combines physical activity, socialization and mental stimulation for people living with early to moderate symptoms of dementia, and their caregiver/family/friend.  Come to the Minds in Motion Open House on Thursday morning, September 28th (9 AM to Noon) at The Gardens on Tenth to learn more. Sessions run one morning per week October 12th – November 30th (Thursdays). Call Grace @ Gardens at 204-324-8945 to register

 

~ You are invited to attend The Gardens on Tenth Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM at The Gardens.  Your board representative will be looking for delegates to represent your church so please talk to him/her if you are interested

~ Theatre of the Beat presents Yellow Bellies at Buhler Hall in Gretna on Sunday, October 15 at 7:00pm.  Yellow Bellies is a historical drama that highlights the experiences and public response to Mennonite Conscientious Objectors during WWII. This episodic tale takes audiences across Canada, featuring verbatim interviews, fictionalized scenes, and live music from an often overlooked chapter of Canadian history.  Tickets will be available at the door. $18 for adults or $10 for Students.

~ Everyone is invited to the Union Gospel Mission Fall Banquet which takes place on Friday, October 6, 6:30 pm at the Rhineland Pioneer Centre in Altona.  Special Music by Glorybound.  Guest speaker will be Executive Director: Frank Ulrich.  For tickets call 204-324-8329

~ At the Intersection of Faith and Life, a 55 plus enrichment program is being offered by CMU.  Called: Xplore: Keep thinking sessions will be offered at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Winkler on Thursdays from October 5 – November 9.  From 9 – 10 am.  Sessions include: Ephesians: Power for peace, by Michael Pahl & Reflecting on the church in Southern Manitoba with John Klassen and area partners. From 10:30 – 11:30 am, sessions include:  Clothing the Naked Anabaptist by John J Friesen, and Deuteronomy as a vision for the church today, by Gerald Gerbrandt.  The cost is $ 100 for 2 sessions or $60 for a single session.  For more information and registration visit: cmu.ca/xplore

~ Eden Health Care Services invites you to the 2017 Dr Clarence H Labun Lecture Series titled: “Sustaining and Nurturing Safe Communities” on Tuesday, October 3, from 9am -4 pm registration begins at 8:15, at the Grace Mennonite Church in Winkler.  Presenters include: Devon Clunis, retired Winnipeg Police Chief, Dr Marc Teillet, Psychiatrist at Eden, Jordan Friesen from the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Paul Isaacs, retired Winnipeg Police Chaplain.  See edenheathcare.ca for more information.  Registration is $40. Online or by phone 204-325-5355.

~ The Eastview Place Fall Bazaar will be held on Thursday, October 5 from 1:30 – 3:30.  Join us for a lovely afternoon of coffee and dainties, the best bake sale in Altona, and enter the raffles for wonderful prizes from local businesses and our draw for a quilt, spa package and clothing rack.  All proceeds go to improving the quality of life for the residents at Eastview Place.  We hope to see you there.

~ Gord Penner from Steinbach Bible College will be leading a study series called: Job: why do bad things happen to good people? On Tuesday evenings 7 – 9:45 pm September 26, October 3, 10, 17 at the South Park church in Altona.  Cost is $25 per evening or $80 for all four sessions.  If you have questions call, Dan Mackloskie at 204-324-5947

Church Calendar

October 8 – Service of Praise Sunday

October 15 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

October 22 – Speaker – Walter Dyck

October 29 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

November 19 – Fall Congregational Meeting after the morning service and lunch

 

A tribute to those in Education 2017-2018

 

Bus Drivers                                                         Teachers

Bill Fehr                                                                Jordan Peters

Allan Friesen

MCI – Gretna                                                     Marcy Falk         

Sam Driedger                                                     Robynn Friesen                               

Shania Ginter                                                     Kristen Falk

Josh Dyck                                                            Esther Zacharias

Lauren Fehr                                                        Karla Fehr

Justin Rempel

Garden Valley Collegiate            

Taylor Peters                                                     Educational Assistants

Kaden Dyck                                                        Ang Driedger

Destiny Dyck                                                      Kathy Franz

WC Miller—Altona                                         Thrive School of Discipleship

Garry Klippenstein                                          Kaitlin Rempel

Kayla Miller

Heidi Miller                                                         House parents in BC

U of Brandon                                                     Kieran & Amanda Reynolds

Cindy Friesen

 

U of Manitoba

Harley Dyck

Seth Klassen

 

U of Winnipeg 

Caleb Rempel

Katrina Schulz

Jordan Dyck

Luke Klassen

 

CMU

Josh Driedger

Kirsten Friesen

Riley Dyck

 

Steinbach Bible College

Morgan Fehr

 

University of Nebraska- Omaha

Lawson McDonald

 

October birthdays

2 – Ryan Friesen

4 – Zelma Fehr

7 – Erma (Fehr)Froese, Geoff Loewen

10 – Esther Falk

11 – Justin Falk

13 – Lillian Funk

18 – Dave Rempel

21 – Richard Hildebrandt

23 – Sue Peters

24 – Mary Klassen

30 – Linda Penner, Marlene Ens

 

Anniversaries

5 – Richard & Dorothy Hildebrandt

6 – Rudy & Kathy Franz

10 – Bernie & Bev Kehler, Jeremy & Megan Hildebrandt

25 – Dave & Cathy Fehr

30 – Ed & Joyce Hildebrandt

September 24, 2017

by bmcoffice Comment Closed

Verse of the Week:

O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.  For He is our God and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His Hand.

Psalm 95: 6-7

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Worship leader: Walter Dyck
Song Leader & Pianist: Katrina Schulz & Paige Bergman

 

Welcome and announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Worship in Song

Scripture reading:  Isaiah 6: 1-8, Verna Martens

Message – “Worship the Lord” – Pastor Rudy Franz

Closing song

Benediction & Table Grace

Prayer & Praise

~ We are invited to participate in a youth fundraising lunch following the service this morning.  These funds will be used to support their upcoming retreat as well as other expenses of the youth program.  Thank you to the youth for preparing this meal.

~ Tim Wiebe has now completed his fifth of six weeks of chemo and radiation treatments.  Nettie Ginter will begin her treatments on Wednesday, September 27.  We are grateful that Tenley Falk has been able to attend school on a regular basis so far this fall.  May God continue to guide and uphold those experiencing immediate health issues.  May you and your families be encouraged by the reality of God as our good Shepherd. Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Congratulations to Paul & Carianne Peters on the birth of a son, Simon Alexander Paul, on Thursday, September 21, 2017.  Proud grandparents are Ray & Corinne Peters.  This is the third great grandson for Paul J & Elizabeth Peters.  We want to wish these families much joy as they welcome a new arrival into their lives, hearts and homes.

~ We are reminded of the continued devastation that this hurricane season is causing, as well as the massive devastation of the earthquakes in Mexico and the continued violence and unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and those who have been affected by the forest fires in Canada and the northwestern US. We continue to pray for shelter, resources of people and material to help restore the destruction.  We also pray that God’s will of reconciliation and peace replace violence and the continued devaluing of people’s lives.

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel. We also want to remember Mary Klassen in BTHC and Peter E Hildebrandt 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 with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

God of heaven and Lord of earth, sovereign over the waters, provider of food for all that live. You are the Rock of Ages, higher than the surging waters.  You are the Rock of Compassion, justice and the ability to abide with us.  Move us to be more like You in our neighborliness.  Move us so that we may finally stand on Solid Rock, no more sinking sand.  Hear our resolve, heal our unresolved that we may finish in sure trust and in glad obedience.  In the strong name of Jesus we pray. Amen

Announcements:

 

Youth

~ Go to http://blumenortchurch.com for updates regarding youth events. For the most recent updates, check out the groups on Facebook named “BMC Youth”, and “BMC Jr Youth” or contact Youth Pastor Gerry Giesbrecht @ 204-362-7262

There are a few changes to youth for this year. We are excited to be joining our junior and senior high groups for the 2017/2018 school year. 

 

BMC Youth exists to be a safe place for youth to encounter Jesus, ask questions, and to grow in their faith and relationship with God. We do this through recreation, worship, bible study, prayer, and service.

 

The youth would like to invite everyone to stay for spaghetti lunch after the service. Any donations received will go towards subsidizing our youth retreat and to general youth expenses. Cheques can be made out to Blumenort Mennonite Church.

Thank you to all the leaders who are helping with youth this year: Gerry Giesbrecht, Macey Friesen, Eric and Jessica Giesbrecht and Tyson Fehr

Youth (Grade 7-12 | Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:15pm):

September 27 – Bible Study

October 4 – Rhineland Area Food Drive

Save the Date: October 20-22 – Youth Retreat at Camp Assiniboia. Out speaker will be Bryan Neisteter

Young Adults:

September 29 – Potluck and Games at 6pm at Gerry and Cassie’s. 159 4th street south in Winkler. Contact Gerry if you have any questions.

 

Church

~ 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.

~ If you want to keep getting the Canadian Mennonite magazine, please let the office know.  I need to send them an updated list by October 15, 2017.

~ From the Missions committee:  Come at 9:15am here at BMC on Sunday, September 24 as well as for the evening that day at 7pm at Gateway Resources in Winkler, for a relaxed time of sharing, snacks and fellowship. Hear from Ryan about how God is at work at the Centro Educativo Cristiano School, from Benny Hernandez, a former student of the school, about the rehab centre he is starting, and also from school directors Howard and Susan Dyck in the evening.

~ A Ladies Sunday school class meets upstairs in the old youth room.  They will be studying the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120 – 134) using the Beth Moore DVD video and workbooks.  We hope to start on October 1 at 9:15 am.  Everyone is welcome. There is a signup list on the white board in that room if you already know that you would like a book.   Please Join Us.

~ 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!!!!

~There is childcare available during the service starting at 10:15 in the youth hut. Children ages 1-6 are welcome!

Community

~ At the Intersection of Faith and Life, a 55 plus enrichment program is being offered by CMU.  Called: Xplore: Keep thinking sessions will be offered at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Winkler on Thursdays from October 5 – November 9.  From 9 – 10 am.  Sessions include: Ephesians: Power for peace, by Michael Pahl & Reflecting on the church in Southern Manitoba with John Klassen and area partners. From 10:30 – 11:30 am, sessions include:  Clothing the Naked Anabaptist by John J Friesen, and Deuteronomy as a vision for the church today, by Gerald Gerbrandt.  The cost is $ 100 for 2 sessions or $60 for a single session.  For more information and registration visit: cmu.ca/xplore

~ Eden Health Care Services invites you to the 2017 Dr Clarence H Labun Lecture Series titled: “Sustaining and Nurturing Safe Communities” on Tuesday, October 3, from 9am -4 pm registration begins at 8:15, at the Grace Mennonite Church in Winkler.  Presenters include: Devon Clunis, retired Winnipeg Police Chief, Dr Marc Teillet, Psychiatrist at Eden, Jordan Friesen from the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Paul Isaacs, retired Winnipeg Police Chaplain.  See edenheathcare.ca for more information.  Registration is $40. online or by phone 204-325-5355.

~ The Eastview Place Fall Bazaar will be held on Thursday, October 5 from 1:30 – 3:30.  Join us for a lovely afternoon of coffee and dainties, the best bake sale in Altona, and enter the raffles for wonderful prizes from local businesses and our draw for a quilt, spa package and clothing rack.  All proceeds go to improving the quality of life for the residents at Eastview Place.  We hope to see you there.

~ Altona MCC Gift and Thrift Shop is holding their Fall Meeting on Monday, September 25th at 2:00 p.m. in the Altona Senior Centre.  Guest speakers will be Chris & Cheryl Peters reporting about their work in the Dominican Republic.  Refreshments to follow.  Everyone is welcome.

~ Gord Penner from Steinbach Bible College will be leading a study series called: Job: why do bad things happen to good people? On Tuesday evenings 7 – 9:45 pm September 26, October 3, 10, 17 at the South Park church in Altona.  Cost is $25 per evening or $80 for all four sessions.  If you have questions call, Dan Mackloskie at 204-324-5947

~ For all those who enjoy Southern Gospel Quartet music, you are invited to come to Buhler Hall on Saturday, October 14, at 7 pm where the Lumber River Quartet from North Carolina will be performing.  Come for music and testimonies.  Admission is free and donations will be gratefully accepted.

~ Minds in Motion is an 8-week program which combines physical activity, socialization and mental stimulation for people living with early to moderate symptoms of dementia, and their caregiver/family/friend.  Come to the Minds in Motion Open House on Thursday morning, September 28th (9 AM to Noon) at The Gardens on Tenth to learn more. Sessions run one morning per week October 12th – November 30th(Thursdays). Call Grace @ Gardens at 204-324-8945 to register

 

~ Get your bikes and feet tuned up for a fantastically fun national church bike-a-thon on Saturday, Sept. 30 in several locations across Canada. The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling/walking fundraiser that partners with churches and organizations who work with the displaced, vulnerable and exploited. Be a part of the “Mennonite Church Canada” team in support of the Witness workers of your choice. Register at: https://rideforrefuge.org/charity/mennonitechurchca or contact Jason Martin atjmartin@mennonitechurch.ca or (226) 747-1833

 

~ Everyone is invited to the Union Gospel Mission Fall Banquet which takes place on Friday, October 6, 6:30 pm at the Rhineland Pioneer Centre in Altona.  Special Music by Glorybound.  Guest speaker will be Executive Director: Frank Ulrich.  For tickets call 204-324-8329

~ Climb with us!!  Arrive at 6 pm for pre-dinner tour and join us for the Providence harvest festival at 7pm on Friday, September 29, 2017 to see the exciting developments at Providence!! We are excited to welcome Lorna Dueck, founder and host of Context with Lorna Dueck.  Visit Prov.ca/Harvest to register for complimentary tickets.

Church Calendar

October 1 – Thanksgiving Service Speaker – Mitch Peters, a meal will be served following the service

October 8 – Service of Praise Sunday

November 19 – Fall Congregational Meeting