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

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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