September 17, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth.

Psalm 8:1

Worship leader: Jake Friesen
Song Leader & Pianist: Ravae McDonald

 

Welcome and announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Worship in Song

Scripture reading:  Isaiah 6: 1-8, Psalm 148

Message – “Worship the Lord” – Pastor Rudy Franz

Service of Communion

Closing song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ We are grateful for the opportunity to have been able to have had our Sunday school Celebration Sunday Worship Service outside on such a beautiful day last Sunday.  Thank you again for all those involved in planning and being involved in the service.  Thank you also to all those who brought food to share.

~ We continue to uphold in prayer those who are dealing with continued health issues.  Tim Wiebe has now completed his fourth week of chemo and radiation treatments.  Nettie Ginter will begin her treatments at the end of September.  Tenley Falk, who continues her maintenance schedule in the midst of a busy school schedule.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Violence and unrest continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Mennonite churches have been also affected and Christians have been displaced and killed.  Also, continued cleanup continues for all those affected by recent hurricanes in the Caribbean and the United States, as they experience great upheaval, loss of life and forced displacement.  We remember also the many lives affected by the devastating consequences of recent hurricanes in the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States; those affected by forest fires in Montana, Western Canada and in Northern Manitoba. Widespread destruction will take a long time to repair.  We pray for shelter, resources of people and material to help restore all the destruction.  We pray that God’s will of reconciliation and peace will 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 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, sovereign and generous, who commands the rise and fall of the nations, who calls and has chosen many peoples, who weeps when they harm each other, who challenges all cultures with Your will for well-being, who draws close to the powerless and surprises with power shown in weakness.  You are the One whom we praise in astonishment, we adore in gladness, we thank in gratitude, for who You are, for what You do, for how You hope.  Look with mercy on us this day, on churches, on communities and cities, on families where we strive to do Your will.  Guide our obedience now and always.  Amen

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.

 

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

September 20 – Bible study

Save the Date: Youth Retreat – October 20-22

 

Young Adults (For those in post-secondary or the work force. Generally from 6-10pm):

September 29 – Potluck at Gerry & Cassies in Winkler

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.

~ Pastor Rudy is leading worship on Sunday, September 17 at Evergreen in Salem Home.

~ From the Missions committee: Ryan Thiessen will be back again in late September and will be able to share more about his work in Mexico! As his sending church, come both 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.

~ 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

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

Come to Winkler Bible Camp on September 19th, 4:30pm-7:30pm for our annual fall supper. Meal includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes and more. Free-will offering will be taken. For more information visit our website www.winklerbiblecamp.com.

~ 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!

~ On September 23 come on down to Winkler Bible Camp’s Fall Festival! A new fundraising event for families and friends to come and have a day filled with activities such as the giant swing, inflatables, carnival games, petting zoo, and more! There will be a free week of camp given away don’t miss out! Open from 11 am to 6pm.  Festival is $12.00 per person; children under the age of 4 are free.

~ Come and enjoy dessert and conversation with a Palestinian Mennonite!  At the Altona Mennonite church on Saturday, September 23 @ 6:30pm.  For information call 204-324-4115 or email rmhamm@icloud.com

Church Calendar

September 17 – Communion Service

Sunday September 24- Rudy Franz, the youth will be providing lunch. Donations will go to cover costs and remainder will help subsidize the youth retreat happening October 20-22.

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

October 8 – Songs of Praise Sunday

September 10, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking,

“What then is this child going to be?”  For the Lord’s hand was with him.

Luke 1:66

 

Children’s choir led by Kathy Franz, accompanied by Joshua Dyck

Worship leader:  Marilyn Dyck

Song leader:  Harley Dyck

Pianist:  Riley Dyck

Welcome and announcements

Call to worship

Children’s choir

Recitation of Psalm 23

Offertory

Time of prayer

Congregational singing

Sharing and Presentation

Promotion of Sunday school students

Congregational singing

Scripture reading:  Psalm 139:13-18, Luke 1:57-66 Seth Klassen

Message – “The Wonder and Miracle of Each Child’s Creation” – Peter D. Zacharias

Congregational song

Benediction and grace for meal

 

Prayer & Praise

~ Welcome to our Sunday school Celebration Sunday.  We are grateful for teachers, students, superintendents, music and worship leaders who have committed themselves to the discipline of studying, teaching and learning.  Above all, we are grateful that we have a most amazing story to share about God’s love for each and every one.

~ Tim Wiebe has completed his third week of chemo and radiation treatments.  Nettie Ginter will begin her treatments at the end of September.  We pray for patience and peace of mind as these people make their journey and we pray for much courage for their families as well.

~ We trust that this first week of back to school has been a positive experience for all students and teachers.  We trust that this would be true for Tenley Falk as well.  May the routine of school not be  overwhelming, but a safe and nurturing environment.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ We Continue to remember our brothers and sisters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they experience great upheaval, loss of life and forced displacement.  We remember also the many lives affected by the devastating consequences of recent hurricanes in the Caribbean and the United States.  Many have lost their homes and even the lives of loved ones.

 

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.

~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:

Grant Lord, to all who study and those who teach them, the grace to love that which is worth loving, to know that which is worth knowing, to value what is most precious to You, and to reject what is not in keeping with Your will and purpose.  Give them a true sense of judgment, and the wisdom to see beneath the surface of things.  Above all, may they search out and do what is pleasing to You, through Jesus the Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

Announcements:

~ Rudy is leading worship at the Boundary Trails Health Centre on September 10.

~ The men’s class is starting again this Sunday, Sept. 10. All men welcome.
~ From the Missions committee: Ryan Thiessen will be back again in late September and will be able to share more about his work in Mexico! As his sending church, come both 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.

Change of address:  Cliff & Sue Peters  29 Pineridge Place, Winkler, MB R6W 0G7 Cliff phone # 204-325-3496, Sue phone # 204-362-4070

Richard & Dorothy Hildebrandt 307-276 Centre Ave NE Altona, MB R0G 0B2  Rick phone # 204-324-7222 Dorothy phone # 204-324-4426

Peter E Hildebrandt 304- 276 Centre Ave NE Altona MB R0G 0B2

Phone # 204-324-5588

 

~ A short meeting with the volunteers for Children’s church will be held right after lunch today (Sunday) at the “Bouncer”.  If you are interested in helping out, please come.

~ 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 September 17 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.

From the Finance Committee:

Income to August 31, 2017 : $ 183,876.38

Expenses to August 31, 2017: $ 253,773.63

Shortfall: $ 69,897.25

Thank you for your continued contributions for our ongoing needs.

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.

 

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

September 13 – Youth Kickoff – Doors open at 7pm. come dressed for the weather as we will be outside most of the evening.

September 20 – Bible study Save the Date: Youth Retreat – October 20-22

 

Young Adults (For those in post-secondary or the work force. Generally from 6-10pm):

Young Adults: September 12 – We will meet at Katrina’s in Winnipeg. 80 Plaza Drive. Meet at 6pm. Let Katrina know if you’re coming so she can order pizza accordingly.

 

Friday, September 29 – Potluck at Gerry and Cassie’s in Winkler

 

Community

~ Southern Manitoba Choral Society invites all singers to join us on Tuesdays for a season of singing! First rehearsal is September 12, 6:30-8:15 pm in the W C Miller Collegiate music room.  Fall registration is $35.00

~ 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, 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!

Come to Winkler Bible Camp on September 19th, 4:30pm-7:30pm for our annual fall supper. Meal includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes and more. Free-will offering will be taken. For more information visit our website www.winklerbiblecamp.com.

Church Calendar

September 10 – Promotion Sunday –Peter D Zacharias

September 17 – Communion Service

Sunday September 24- Rudy Franz, the youth will be providing lunch. Donations will go to cover costs and remainder will help subsidize the youth retreat happening October 20-22.

October 1 – Thanksgiving Service

October 8 – Songs of Praise Sunday

September 3, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Proverbs 28: 13

Worship leader: Kathy Franz
Song Leader: Esther Zacharias
Pianist: Kirsten Friesen

Welcome and Announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory –

Prayer Time

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Psalm 32 – Caroline Ens

Message – “The Gift of Confession” – Pastor Rudy

Benediction

Closing Song

Prayer & Praise

~ This week marks the return to the classroom for many students and teachers.  For some this is fairly routine, for others it represents something very new and different.  We trust that our God will enable all of you to be sustained throughout this transition.  May you be blessed by another year of growth and learning.

~ We continue our prayer support for Tim Wiebe who has completed his second week of chemo and radiation.  We remember also, Nettie Ginter who is about to begin her round of treatments.  For these people and their families we pray for God’s protection, healing and the sustaining power of His continued presence.

~ We pray for Tenley Falk and her family, for the beginning of another school year in the midst of continued treatments. May you also know yourselves to be sustained by the continued presence of our Lord.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Tuesday, September 5 is the date for our monthly 24 hour prayer vigil for Eagles Wings Children’s Village in Uganda.  Thank you for your continued prayer support for this important outreach and ministry in the lives of people needing food, lodging, education, family and an active demonstration of the love of God.

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.

~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

~ We also continue to remember out brothers and sisters around the world who face persecution, upheaval and violence.  Most recently the Congo has experienced much chaos with many people being killed and over a million displaced.  We pray that an end to the political turmoil would become a reality and that those responsible for all the bloodshed would once again lay down their weapons.

Prayer for the Week:

Gracious God, we hear You calling.  You have shown us hope and You offer us courage.  We come to You as people who long to walk Your pathways of grace and love.  However, God, at times we get discouraged by our living, afraid of difficult experiences, despairing of the challenges that lie ahead.  We become weary.  Care for us on our journey, God.  Help us to know that Your love is always there to surround and sustain us.  Breathe Your holy calm into our sometimes road weary lives so we may continue to be transformed to be Your people.  Amen.

Announcements:

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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.

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

September 13 – Youth Kickoff – Doors open at 7pm. come dressed for the weather as we will be outside most of the evening.

Young Adults (For those in post-secondary or the work force. Generally from 6-10pm):

Tuesday, September 12 – Potluck at Katrina’s Condo in Winnipeg

Friday, September 29 – Potluck at Gerry and Cassie’s in Winkler

 

 

Community

~ 15th Annual Head for the Hills bike event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Ride your bike 36 kms through the Pembina escarpment in support of mental health recovery and celebrating Eden Health Care Services 50th Anniversary.  Registration is $25.00 and includes full ride support, t-shirt, BBQ lunch, prizes and a chance to win one of 3 bikes.  Register on line at www.edenhealthcare.ca or at the office. 309 Main St, in Winkler.

~ 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.

On September 23 come on down to Winkler Bible Camp’s Fall Festival! A new fundraising event for families and friends to come and have a day filled with activities such as the giant swing, inflatables, carnival games, petting zoo, and more! There will be a free week of camp given away during the day, so don’t miss out! Open from 11 am to 6pm.  Festival is $12.00 per person; children under the age of 4 are free.

~ 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, 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.

~ Southern Manitoba Choral Society invites all singers to join us on Tuesdays for a season of singing! First rehearsal is September 12, 6:30-8:15 pm in the W C Miller Collegiate music room.  Fall registration is $35.00.

 

~ Katie Cares 6th annual Celebration of Life fashion show will take place on October 12 at the Winkler Bergthaler Church 252 6th St Winkler, doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7 pm.  The evening will be filled with fun, laughter, entertainment, coffee, tea desserts, and fashions from our local stores.  Tickets go on sale September 7 @ 8 am.  Tickets are $60.00 with a $50.00 tax receipt issued, table of 9 $540.00 with a $90.00 tax receipt. To order tickets please call 204-362-1173, 204-312-8445, or 204-325-5050.  SEE IT…BELIEVE IT…ACHIEVE IT…

~ 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!

Come to Winkler Bible Camp on September 19th, 4:30pm-7:30pm for our annual fall supper. Meal includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes and more. Free-will offering will be taken. For more information visit our website www.winklerbiblecamp.com.

Church Calendar

September 10 – Promotion Sunday –Peter D Zacharias

September 17 – Communion Service

August 27, 2017

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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.  Psalm 46: 1-3

 

Worship Leader: Rudy Franz

Song Leader & Pianist: Kendra Fehr

 

Welcome and Announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory –

Prayer Time

Children’s Story – Kaitlyn Rempel

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Psalm 91

Message – “The Benefits of a close relationship with God” – Gerry Giesbrecht

Benediction

Closing Song

Prayer & Praise

~ We are grateful for the opportunity of harvest.  From garden produce, fruit from the trees, grain from the fields, we give thanks to God for giving the increase.  For all who are harvesting we pray for safety, patience and perseverance.

~ Tim Wiebe began his treatments this past Monday.  Also, Nettie Ginter is expecting to begin her follow up treatments shortly.  We pray for peace of mind for these people and their families during this time of stress and uncertainty.

~ We continue to uphold Tenley Falk and her family during this maintenance phase of treatments.  Despite not having to visit the emergency unit at the hospital as often, there is still room for continued anxiety and emotional fatigue to mark their influence.  May our Lord, the source of our calm in the midst of the storm, grant reassurance and peace of mind.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel

~ 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, and Eagles Wings Children’s Village in Uganda, Jon & Natalie Neudorf in Chiang Mai, Thailand working with YWAM, Andrea Fehr, working with YWAM in Hawai’i.

~ We recognize that the beginning of another school year is just around the corner and we want to acknowledge all the preparations students and teachers are making to prepare themselves.  We want to wish you well and God’s blessings in anticipation of another year of growth and learning.

 

Prayer for the week:  (From Psalm 31:1-2, 5)

To you, O Lord, I come for refuge, do not let me be put to shame, deliver me in Your righteousness, incline Your ear to me, make haste to help me, for You are my strong rock and my fortress.   Into Your hand I commit my spirit, for You have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.  Amen.

~ We continue to uphold in our prayers, our brothers and sisters, around the globe, who are experiencing violence and persecution, especially in the Congo.  As was mentioned last Sunday, thousands of people have been killed, over 40 mass graves have been discovered, and roughly 1.4 million people have been displaced, including 850,000 children.  In the midst of such destruction and violence we continue to pray for God’s peace to reign so there will be a resolution to the chaos.

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.

~ Church council meeting, Aug 28 at 8:00

~ Canadian Blood Services – Community Blood Donor Clinic will be held at Altona – Rhineland Pioneer Center

            Thursday, August 31st, 2017 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

~Promotion Sunday, September 10, will be an outdoor service (weather permitting). Our speaker will be Peter D. Zacharias. After the service, all are warmly welcome to stay for lunch and fellowship. Please bring either a salad, a plate of garden veggies, or your favourite ice cream topping. Please also bring lawn chairs. Should weather be an issue, the service and the lunch will be moved indoors.
Special activities have been planned for the children following the lunch, so please plan to stay for the afternoon.

Youth Announcements

 ~ 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. 

 

This year’s youth leaders are: Gerry Giesbrecht, Kaitlyn Rempel, Eric and Jess Giesbrecht, Tyson Fehr, and Silas Bergen.

 

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.

 

 

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

September 13 – Youth Kickoff – Doors open at 7pm. come dressed for the weather as we will be outside most of the evening.

 

Young Adults (For those in post-secondary or the work force. Generally from 6-10pm):

 

Tuesday, September 12 – Potluck at Katrina’s Condo in Winnipeg

Friday, September 29 – Potluck at Gerry and Cassie’s in Winkler

Community Announcements

~ 15th Annual Head for the Hills bike event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Ride your bike 36 kms through the Pembina escarpment in support of mental health recovery and celebrating Eden Health Care Services 50th Anniversary.  Registration is $25.00 and includes full ride support, t-shirt, BBQ lunch, prizes and a chance to win one of 3 bikes.  Register on line at www.edenhealthcare.ca or at the office. 309 Main St, in Winkler.

 

        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

 

~ Salem Foundation and Salem Ladies Auxiliary present Building for Tomorrow Dinner, tickets are going quickly for November 2nd, featuring Marie Monville!   Please don’t be disappointed or miss out … anyone who would like tickets should purchase them now!   Since tickets went on sale on July 10th, of the 360 tickets available … 313 have been sold.   When the remaining 47 tickets are gone … that’s it!  Contact Lin at the Salem Home Business Office …  tickets are available for purchase Monday– Friday from 9 am till 4 pm (ph.: 204-325-4316)  until the event is Sold Out.   November 2nd “Building for Tomorrow” … it’s going to be a wonderful evening!!   Thank you for your prayers and support for the Residents of Salem Home!!

 

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) receiving financial donations for forest fires in British Columbia.  People in BC have already lost houses to the fires and we are planning for MDS volunteers to help in the recovery phase of this disaster. MDS is accepting financial donations for that recovery. For further updates on the MDS response and financial donations go to https://mds.mennonite.net/ or call the MDS office at 1-866-261-1274.

 

~ 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.  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.

~ Southern Manitoba Choral Society invites all singers to join us on Tuesdays for a season of singing! First rehearsal is September 12, 6:30-8:15 pm in the W C Miller Collegiate music room.  Fall registration is $35.00.

 

~ Katie Cares 6th annual Celebration of Life fashion show will take place on October 12 at the Winkler Bergthaler Church 252 6th St Winkler, doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7 pm.

The evening will be filled with fun, laughter, entertainment, coffee, tea desserts, and fashions from our local stores.  Tickets go on sale September 7 @ 8 am.  Tickets are $60.00 with a $50.00 tax receipt issued, table of 9 $540.00 with a $90.00 tax receipt. To order tickets please call 204-362-1173, 204-312-8445, or 204-325-5050.  SEE IT…BELIEVE IT…ACHIEVE IT…

 

Church Calendar:

September 3 – Pastor Rudy

September 10 – Promotion Sunday – Peter D Zacharias –  see bulletin for announcement

September 17 – Communion Sunday

 

August 20, 2017

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We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our Help and our Shield.  In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His Holy name.  May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You.  Psalm 33: 20-22

Worship Leader: Esther Zacharias

Song Leader & Pianist: Ang Fehr

Welcome and Announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory -Ravin Penner

Prayer Time

Children’s Story – Kendra Fehr

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Psalm 130, Garry Fehr

Message –-Out of the Depths – Pastor Rudy

Closing Song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ Congratulations to Chris & Yvonne Giesbrecht on the birth of their daughter, Isadora Scarlett, on Sunday, August 13, 2017. She is a sister for Anastasia.  Proud grandparents are Joe & Janet Giesbrecht.  We trust that God will provide wisdom and much joy as you assume the responsibility of parents to the children entrusted to you.

~ Tim Wiebe will begin treatments for brain cancer starting on Monday, August 21.  Nettie Ginter has found out that her treatments will include both chemotherapy and radiation, these will be starting shortly.  May both these families find renewed inspiration in the fact that our hope is in the Lord, the One who is our Good Shepherd.

~ We trust that Tenley Falk and her family have been able to experience some family time this summer which has included opportunities which this season has to offer.  We pray for continued perseverance and healing.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel

~ 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, and Eagles Wings Children’s Village in Uganda, Jon & Natalie Neudorf in Chiang Mai, Thailand working with YWAM, Andrea Fehr, working with YWAM in Hawai’i.

~ We are nearing the end of the summer camp program.  Lauren Fehr has spent much of her summer working at Winkler Bible Camp.  We trust that you will be able to finish well; that God will provide the needed energy and courage for the final upcoming week.

~ Since the murder of Mennonite peace worker, Michael J Sharp, in the Congo, last March, violence in the Congo’s 3 Kasai provinces where most of the Mennonite churches are located, continues to leave suffering and destruction in its wake.  Thousands of people have been killed, over 40 mass graves have been discovered, and recent reports indicate that roughly 1.4 million people have been displaced including 850,000 children.  One person commented,

“The atrocities are beyond imagination. The evil is beyond telling.  Government and tribal leaders with tunnel vision have fanned the flames of ethnic rivalries that have created a hell on earth.”  Political turmoil and conflict over global demand for Congo’s rich mineral resources have fuelled the carnage.  We pray for our brothers and sisters, for children, for God’s peace for a resolution to the chaos.

 Prayer for the Week:

Spirit of comfort and longing, enfold my fear, unclothe me of my pride, unweave my thoughts, uncomplicate

my heart, and give me surrender; so that Your presence as healing oil may come into my weary mind, my bruised heart and my dried up soul.  Amen.

Church announcements

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.

~ Education committee meeting Monday Aug 21 at 7:00

~ Canadian Blood Services – Community Blood Donor Clinic will be held at Altona – Rhineland Pioneer Center

            Thursday, August 31st, 2017 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

~ A letter and update from Murray and Carol Honsberger is on the bulletin board.

~Promotion Sunday, September 10, will be an outdoor service (weather permitting). Our speaker will be Peter D. Zacharias. After the service, all are warmly welcome to stay for lunch and fellowship. Please bring either a salad, a plate of garden veggies, or your favourite ice cream topping. Please also bring lawn chairs. Should weather be an issue, the service and the lunch will be moved indoors.

~ Salem Foundation and Salem Ladies Auxiliary present Building for Tomorrow Dinner, tickets are going quickly for November 2nd, featuring Marie Monville!   Please don’t be disappointed or miss out … anyone who would like tickets should purchase them now!   Since tickets went on sale on July 10th, of the 360 tickets available … 313 have been sold.   When the remaining 47 tickets are gone … that’s it!  Contact Lin at the Salem Home Business Office …  tickets are available for purchase Monday– Friday from 9 am till 4 pm (ph.: 204-325-4316)  until the event is Sold Out.   November 2nd “Building for Tomorrow” … it’s going to be a wonderful evening!!   Thank you for your prayers and support for the Residents of Salem Home!!

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) receiving financial donations for forest fires in British Columbia.  People in BC have already lost houses to the fires and we are planning for MDS volunteers to help in the recovery phase of this disaster. MDS is accepting financial donations for that recovery. For further updates on the MDS response and financial donations go to https://mds.mennonite.net/ or call the MDS office at 1-866-261-1274.

  ~ 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.  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.

 

 

Community Announcements

~ 15th Annual Head for the Hills bike event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Ride your bike 36 kms through the Pembina escarpment in support of mental health recovery and celebrating Eden Health Care Services 50th Anniversary.  Registration is $25.00 and includes full ride support, t-shirt, BBQ lunch, prizes and a chance to win one of 3 bikes.  Register on line at www.edenhealthcare.ca or at the office. 309 Main St, in Winkler.

        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

~ Salem Foundation and Salem Ladies Auxiliary present Building for Tomorrow Dinner, tickets are going quickly for November 2nd, featuring Marie Monville!   Please don’t be disappointed or miss out … anyone who would like tickets should purchase them now!   Since tickets went on sale on July 10th, of the 360 tickets available … 313 have been sold.   When the remaining 47 tickets are gone … that’s it!  Contact Lin at the Salem Home Business Office …  tickets are available for purchase Monday– Friday from 9 am till 4 pm (ph.: 204-325-4316)  until the event is Sold Out.   November 2nd “Building for Tomorrow” … it’s going to be a wonderful evening!!   Thank you for your prayers and support for the Residents of Salem Home!!

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) receiving financial donations for forest fires in British Columbia.  People in BC have already lost houses to the fires and we are planning for MDS volunteers to help in the recovery phase of this disaster. MDS is accepting financial donations for that recovery. For further updates on the MDS response and financial donations go to https://mds.mennonite.net/ or call the MDS office at 1-866-261-1274.

Youth Announcements

~ 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”

Young Adults – Beach Day at St Malo on August 26.  Entry is $5.00 per vehicle.  Lunch and supper main courses will be provided, please bring a salad, dessert or snack to share.  Contact Gerry with any questions.

 

Church Calendar

August 27 – Gerry Giesbrecht

September 3 – Rudy Franz

September 10 – Promotion Sunday, see announcement elsewhere in the bulletin

 

 

 

August 6, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

Before a word is on my tongue, You, Lord, know it completely.

Psalm139: 4

Worship leader: Marilyn Dyck
Song Leader: Walter Dyck
Pianist: Erica Rempel

Welcome and Announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Psalm 139

Message – Worship – An Ever-changing Reality? –  Jake Friesen

Closing Song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ The funeral service for Reverend Edwin Plett, formerly from Rosetown, and a minister at the Gretna Bergthaler Church and the Winkler Bergthaler Church is to be held on Tuesday, August 8 at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church at 11 am.  May God give comfort to all and surround you with peace.

~ We also continue to pray and trust in God’s provisions for Tenley Falk and her family.  We are also grateful for a more relaxed schedule during these summer months.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Tim Wiebe is still waiting to find out what the results of the biopsy will reveal.  Waiting is often difficult and we trust that this in between time will be filled with a renewed sense of God’s presence and peace.

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.

~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 know all about us and yet You still love us.  Thank You for understanding us completely.  Please help us to love You and follow You today.   Amen.

Announcements:

~ Jake & Ingrid are inviting anyone that wishes to join them for lunch on Sunday, August 13, to RSVP no later than Friday, August 11.  If you plan to attend, please bring a salad or a dessert, the main course will be provided.  It will also be a chance for you to visit more with Ryan Thiessen.  Bring your lawn chairs.

~ 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 & Kathy are planning to be back late on Saturday, August 12.

~ Salem Foundation and Salem Ladies Auxiliary present Building for Tomorrow Dinner, tickets are going quickly for November 2nd, featuring Marie Monville!   Please don’t be disappointed or miss out … anyone who would like tickets should purchase them now!   Since tickets went on sale on July 10th, of the 360 tickets available … 313 have been sold.   When the remaining 47 tickets are gone … that’s it!  Contact Lin at the Salem Home Business Office …  tickets are available for purchase Monday– Friday from 9 am till 4 pm (ph.: 204-325-4316)  until the event is Sold Out.   November 2nd “Building for Tomorrow” … it’s going to be a wonderful evening!!   Thank you for your prayers and support for the Residents of Salem Home!!

 

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) receiving financial donations for forest fires in British Columbia.  People in BC have already lost houses to the fires and we are planning for MDS volunteers to help in the recovery phase of this disaster. MDS is accepting financial donations for that recovery. For further updates on the MDS response and financial donations go to https://mds.mennonite.net/ or call the MDS office at 1-866-261-1274.

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 is a Young Adults meeting on August 8 at Harley and Riley Dyck’s home

 

Community

~ 15th Annual Head for the Hills bike event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Ride your bike 36 kms through the Pembina escarpment in support of mental health recovery and celebrating Eden Health Care Services 50th Anniversary.  Registration is $25.00 and includes full ride support, t-shirt, BBQ lunch, prizes and a chance to win one of 3 bikes.  Register on line at www.edenhealthcare.ca or at the office. 309 Main St, in Winkler.

 

        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

Church Calendar

August 13 – Ryan Thiessen – Psalm 73

August 20 – Rudy Franz – Psalm 130

August 27 – Gerry Giesbrecht

July 23, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.  He does not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom.  He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.  Isaiah 40: 28-29

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

 

Welcome and Announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Children’s Story – Ang Driedger

Prayer circle for Nettie Ginter and her family

Worship in Song

Message – Psalms of Ascents: Psalm 121 – Esther Zacharias

Closing Song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ The Surgery date for Nettie Ginter is set for either August 3 or 4 at Boundary Trails Health Center. In preparation for this we would like to spend some time in prayer for her and the family during this morning’s worship service.

~ We also continue to pray and trust in God’s provisions for Tenley Falk and her family.  We are also grateful for a more relaxed schedule during these summer months.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Tim Wiebe is still waiting to find out what the results of the biopsy will reveal.  Waiting is often difficult and we trust that this in between time will be filled with a renewed sense of God’s presence and peace.

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.

~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, as the keeper of our very lives, You have searched us and know us; You know when we sit down and when we rise up’ You discern our thoughts long before we think them.  You know our journeys and the places where we rest;  You are acquainted with all our ways.  You are behind us and before us, You have laid Your hand upon us.  Thank you for Your care and concern, Your compassion for each one of us.  Thank You that You guard and keep us always.   Amen

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 is a Young Adults meeting on July 28 at Gerry & Cassie’s

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.

~ Rudy & Kathy are planning to leave on Sunday, July 30 to visit their children in Vancouver.  They plan to be back by Saturday, August 12.

~ Salem Foundation and Salem Ladies Auxiliary present Building for Tomorrow Dinner, a fundraiser for Cottonwood East Dining Room, on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6: 30 pm at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church.  Featuring guest speaker: Marie Monville, the wife of Carl Roberts, who was the shooter at the Amish School in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, in 2006.  Tickets are $100., and are on sale from the Business office at 204-325-4316.

~ Help reach out to people who have need in our own community by bringing any of the following items to the Genesis House Shelter (Winkler) bin in the foyer: – Girls clothing size 10 and over
– Hair products
– Simple baking supplies like cake mixes, muffin liners, Pam spray, etc.
The bin will be available July 16th and 23rd

 

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) receiving financial donations for forest fires in British Columbia.  People in BC have already lost houses to the fires and we are planning for MDS volunteers to help in the recovery phase of this disaster. MDS is accepting financial donations for that recovery. For further updates on the MDS response and financial donations go to https://mds.mennonite.net/ or call the MDS office at 1-866-261-1274. 

Community

~ 15th Annual Head for the Hills bike event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Ride your bike 36 kms through the Pembina escarpment in support of mental health recovery and celebrating Eden Health Care Services 50th Anniversary.  Registration is $25.00 and includes full ride support, t-shirt, BBQ lunch, prizes and a chance to win one of 3 bikes.  Register on line at www.edenhealthcare.ca or at the office. 309 Main St, in Winkler.

        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

Church Calendar

July 30 – Church Council decided to invite us to attend the Altona Sunflower Worship Service this year.  We will alternate this with attendance at the Winkler Harvest Festival in 2018.  There will be no Sunday school or worship service in Rosetown on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  If anyone is interested in being a part of a community choir they are invited to attend 2 rehearsals on Saturday evening from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Altona EMMC and Sunday morning, July 30 at 8:45 am in the Park at the Pavilion

August 6 – Jake Friesen – Psalm 139

August 13 – Ryan Thiessen – Psalm 73

August 20 – Rudy Franz – Psalm 130

August 27 – Gerry Giesbrecht

Psalm 121

A song of ascents

  1. I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?
  2. My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
  3. He will not let your foot slip – He who watches over you will not slumber;
  4. Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
  5. The Lord watches over you – the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
  6. The sun will not harm you by day, not the moon by night.
  7. The Lord will keep you from all harm – He will watch over your life;
  8. The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

 

 

July 16, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

Praise the Lord, Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens.  Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness.  Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise Him with the harp and lyre, praise Him with tambourines and dancing, praise Him with the strings and flute, praise Him with the clash of cymbals, praise Him with resounding cymbals.  Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord.  Psalm 150

Worship leader: Rudy Franz
Song Leader & Pianist: The Friesen Family

Welcome and Announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Offertory

Prayer Time

For the remainder of the service we will be led in worship by the Friesen Family

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ A special welcome to Chris & Louise Friesen and their family.  We are grateful for your presence among us and look forward to your participation with us in a service of worship through music. .  Thank you for sharing with us your gifts of ministry.  May God continue to bless you as a family.

~ On Tuesday, July 18, Nettie Ginter has an appointment with the doctor at which time she is hoping they will set a date for her surgery.  We as a congregation want to continue to offer you and your family our prayer support and words of encouragement.

~ We also want to continue our prayer support for Tenley Falk and her family.  Maintenance treatments continue through the summer months.  We trust that in between there will be times of relaxation and enjoyment in the summer season.  Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ The MCI community has been saddened to hear that Tim Wiebe, long time teacher at the school has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. This past Thursday, Tim underwent surgery for the purpose of getting a biopsy.  It will take 2 weeks before the results are in.  The doctors are taking this very seriously.  Tim will likely undergo surgery and the follow-up treatment has not yet been determined.  Tim and Marlene and their family would appreciate our prayer support.

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.

~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:

~ Prayer for the Week:  Praise be to You, O Lord, who spins shining stars across the wondrous heavens and stretches out the seas; who lifts the dawn into place and sets boundaries for night; who awes the earth with storms and gentles it with rainbows; who gives everything a season and breathes life and love into the dust of us.  Praise be to You Lord, in all times and for all things; the soft slant of sunlight, the evening breeze, the sweat of labor, a sweet song to lighten the heart; the deep breath, the tended wound, mercy, quietness, a friend, for the miracles of the daily and the mysteries of the eternal.  Praise be to You, O Lord, from all creatures; laughers and list-makers, wonderers and poets and plodders and prophets, the elderly, the newborn, the whale and the worm, from all and from us, praise be to You for amazing grace through Jesus the Christ, our Lord.  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.

~ Wednesday, July 19 – Church Council Meeting at 8 pm

~ Salem Foundation and Salem Ladies Auxiliary present Building for Tomorrow Dinner, a fundraiser for Cottonwood East Dining Room, on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6: 30 pm at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church.  Featuring guest speaker, Marie Monville, the wife of Carl Roberts, who was the shooter at the Amish School in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, in 2006.  Tickets are $100., and are on sale from the Business office at 204-325-4316.

Help reach out to people who have need in our own community by bringing any of the following items to the Genesis House Shelter (Winkler) bin in the foyer: – Girls clothing size 10 and over
– Hair products
– Simple baking supplies like cake mixes, muffin liners, Pam spray, etc.
The bin will be available July 16th and 23rd

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) receiving financial donations for forest fires in British Columbia.  People in BC have already lost houses to the fires and we are planning for MDS volunteers to help in the recovery phase of this disaster. MDS is accepting financial donations for that recovery. For further updates on the MDS response and financial donations go to https://mds.mennonite.net/ or call the MDS office at 1-866-261-1274.

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 is a Young Adults meeting on July 28 at Gerry & Cassie’s

 

Community

~ 15th Annual Head for the Hills bike event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Ride your bike 36 kms through the Pembina escarpment in support of mental health recovery and celebrating Eden Health Care Services 50th Anniversary.  Registration is $25.00 and includes full ride support, t-shirt, BBQ lunch, prizes and a chance to win one of 3 bikes.  Register on line at www.edenhealthcare.ca or at the office. 309 Main St in Winkler.

       MC Canada Special Assembly Alert: Over the course of the summer, churches can expect to receive documents pertinent to the Special Assembly in Wpg. Oct. 13-15. Please be on the alert for a Future Directions Final Report, new bylaws for MC Canada, and a proposed budget for the re-organized structures.

 

        Assembly Registration is open! You are invited to register for the October 13-15 special 2017 Assembly in Winnipeg: http://www.cvent.com/d/c5q8ft

        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

Church Calendar

July 23 – Esther Zacharias

July 30 – Church Council decided to invite us to attend the Altona Sunflower Worship Service this year.  We will alternate this with attendance at the Winkler Harvest Festival in 2018.  There will be no Sunday school or worship service in Rosetown on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  If anyone is interested in being a part of a community choir they are invited to attend 2 rehearsals on Saturday evening from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Altona EMMC and Sunday morning, July 30 at 8:45 am in the Park at the Pavilion

July 9, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me.  John 10: 14

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

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory – Josh Dyck

Prayer Time

Children’s Story – Marilyn Dyck

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Psalm 23

Message –“Why Worry” – Walter Dyck

Closing song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ We are grateful for a very busy week of DVBS these past days.  Thank you so much to Sara Wall for co-ordinating this event.  Thank you to the many leaders who gave of their time, energy, and demonstrated their love for Jesus and the children in so many tangible ways.  We trust that the seeds of God’s love will have been planted and will continue to grow.

~ The funeral for Helene Klassen (nee Hildebrandt) of Cartwright was held on Saturday, July 8.  She is the sister of Peter E Hildebrandt & Eva Schellenberg and the aunt of Ed & Joyce, Rick & Dorothy and Sandra Klassen.  May the Lord of all be near to you in your time of sorrow, and may you find comfort in His arms.

~ On Tuesday, July 18, Nettie Ginter has an appointment with the doctor at which time she is hoping they will set a date for her surgery.  She and the family value our ongoing prayer support and words of encouragement.

~ It has been heartening to hear that Tenley Falk was able to participate in the schools year end activities, and along with her family is looking forward to a different pace of life during the summer holidays.  We want to wish you God’s continued protection and health. Updates can be found at: htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ We are grateful for the beautiful weather on Saturday during the Tractor Trek which took place in support of the Eden Foundation.  Thank you to Armin Ens and many other volunteers who continue to give of their time and energy to support this worthwhile organization.

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.

~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 Keeper of Faith, help us to keep the faith entrusted to us; faith in a world worth saving, faith in a dream worth sharing, faith in a heritage worth keeping.  Help us to keep faith in You, and help us not to lose faith in ourselves, for faith is the substance of our hope, and hope is the assurance of love.  Praise to You, O Faithful One.  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.

~ Chris and Louise Friesen and their family from Saskatoon, are coming to Manitoba to present fundraising concerts, one of which will be in the Blumenort Church on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 7 pm.  We are invited to come and hear their family of talented musicians perform a variety of musical selections.  They will also be participating in our worship service on Sunday, July 16.  We look forward to their ministry of music.

From the library:
When taking out books and materials from the library please leave the sign out card with your name on the desk. With summer it happens that there may not always be an attendant there.
This way we know which books are out.

The book 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman has been missing for several months and we don’t have the card to know who has it.
Please return it if you have it.

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”

~ Thank you to Ravae McDonald, Eric & Jessica Giesbrecht for their help with the Senior Youth this past winter.  Thank you also to Kaitlyn Rempel, Kim Ginter and Silas Bergen for their help with the Junior youth this past year.

There is a Young Adults meeting on July 11 at Kenleigh & Kirsten’s home.

 

 

Community

~ 15th Annual Head for the Hills bike event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Ride your bike 36 kms through the Pembina escarpment in support of mental health recovery and celebrating Eden Health Care Services 50th Anniversary.  Registration is $25.00 and includes full ride support, t-shirt, BBQ lunch, prizes and a chance to win one of 3 bikes.  Register on line at www.edenhealthcare.ca or at the office. 309 Main St in Winkler.

       Mennonite Church Canada’s 2017 Annual General Meeting will be streamed online on July 12 from6 – 7 pm CDT. Instructions on how to join are at http://home.mennonitechurch.ca/2017AGM/ . Join the meeting early to allow a few minutes to auto-install the required meeting software to your browser.

       MC Canada Special Assembly Alert: Over the course of the summer, churches can expect to receive documents pertinent to the Special Assembly in Wpg. Oct. 13-15. Please be on the alert for a Future Directions Final Report, new bylaws for MC Canada, and a proposed budget for the re-organized structures.

 

        Assembly Registration is open! You are invited to register for the October 13-15 special 2017 Assembly in Winnipeg: http://www.cvent.com/d/c5q8ft

        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

Church Calendar

July 16 – Chris & Louise Friesen and their family will lead us in a worship service of music.

July 23 – Esther Zacharias

July 30 – Church Council decided to invite us to attend the Altona Sunflower Worship Service this year.  We will alternate this with attendance at the Winkler Harvest Festival in 2018.  There will be no Sunday school or worship service in Rosetown on Sunday, July 30, 2017

July 2, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

Jesus replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the Word of God and keep it.” Luke 11: 28

Worship leader: Rudy Franz
Song Leader & Pianist:  Gerry Giesbrecht

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory –

Prayer Time

Worship in Song

Scripture Reading – Psalm 1

Message –“Choosing the Way Carefully” – Pastor Rudy

Closing song

Benediction

Prayer & Praise

~ This week marks the arrival of DVBS at the Blumenort Church.  We are grateful for the many who are involved during this week, including those who did the planning, those who are teachers, helpers, music directors, skit performers, cookie bakers, and those who pray.  We begin on Monday, July 3 at 5:30 pm with a community barbeque.  Ages 3 – Grade 8 are welcome.  We look forward to a busy week of interaction and learning about the God who created all things and who wants a relationship with each and every one of us.

~ We want to continue to offer our prayer support for Nettie Ginter and her family as they navigate the pathway of a treatment plan outlined to deal with the presence of cancer.  We also continue to  support Tenley Falk and her family as they also deal with the maintenance phase of treatment.  Updates can be found at htttp://www.tenleysjourney.wordpress.com

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.

~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, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known and from Whom no secret is hidden, we ask You so to cleanse the intentions of our hearts by the unutterable gift of Your grace, so that we may perfectly love You and worthily magnify Your name.  Amen.

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 is a Young Adults meeting on July 11 at Kenleigh & Kirsten’s home.

 

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.

~ This Sunday we would like to begin our summer series on the Psalms.  Today our focus will be on Psalm 1.  Each week the speaker will choose a Psalm as their focus.  We encourage the congregation to memorize the familiar words of  Psalm 23.

~ Chris and Louise Friesen and their family from Saskatoon, are coming to Manitoba to present fundraising concerts, one of which will be in the Blumenort Church on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 7 pm.  We are invited to come and hear their family of talented musicians perform a variety of musical selections.  They will also be participating in our worship service on Sunday, July 16.  We look forward to their ministry of music.

~ During VBS kids will discover that the God who created everything there is—the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and the invisible—wants a relationship with them! Be sure to mark your calendars for July 3-7, 6:30-8:45 pm. Ages 3-grade 8 welcome

From the library:
When taking out books and materials from the library please leave the sign out card with your name on the desk. With summer it happens that there may not always be an attendant there.
This way we know which books are out.

The book 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman has been missing for several months and we don’t have the card to know who has it.
Please return it if you have it.

Materials are due back in the library after 3 weeks, please help us keep our books here.
Thank you.
The Library staff

From the Finance Committee:

Income to June 30, 2017:  $133,564.15

Expenses to June 30, 2017: $170,443.81

Deficit: $36,879.66

Thanks for your continued financial support!!

Community

~ 15th Annual Head for the Hills bike event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  Ride your bike 36 kms through the Pembina escarpment in support of mental health recovery and celebrating Eden Health Care Services 50th Anniversary.  Registration is $25.00 and includes full ride support, t-shirt, BBQ lunch, prizes and a chance to win one of 3 bikes.  Register on line at www.edenhealthcare.ca or at the office. 309 Main St in Winkler.

Church Calendar

July 9 – Walter Dyck – Psalm 23

July 16 – Chris & Louise Friesen and their family will lead us in a worship service of music.

July 23 – Esther Zacharias

July 30 – Church Council decided to invite us to attend the Altona Sunflower Worship Service this year.  We will alternate this with attendance at the Winkler Harvest Festival in 2018.  There will be no Sunday school or worship service in Rosetown on Sunday, July 30, 2017

 

Psalm 23

A Psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2   He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters,
3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk   through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6 Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.