October 1, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

 

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

Psalm 100

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

 

Welcome and announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Children’s story – Caroline Ens

Worship in Song

Scripture reading:  Colossians 2: 6-7

Message – “Abounding in Thanksgiving” – Mitchell Peters

Closing song

Benediction & Table Grace

Prayer & Praise

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

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

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

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

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

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

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel.  We also want to remember Mary Klassen in BTHC and Peter E Hildebrandt who are dealing with health issues.

~We continue to offer our prayer support for Laure and her family, as well as for the Paroisse Missionaire Congregation in Kinshasa, DR Congo; Ryan Thiessen in San Carlos, Mexico; Murray and Carol Honsberger in Papua New Guinea, Eagles Wings Children’s Village in Uganda, Jon & Natalie Neudorf in Chiang Mai, Thailand working with YWAM,  and Andrea Fehr with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

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

Announcements:

~ Audio services and bulletins are now available at our CHURCH website.  We are working at streamlining this, and keeping it current.  Please be patient with us as we continue to update our web presence.  Go to: http:.//www.blumenortchurch.com to see what’s new online.

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

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

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

~ At church council on Thursday, September 2, it was decided to have the fall Annual Congregational Church meeting on Sunday, November 19 after the noon meal.   Reports from committee chairpersons are to be handed in by November 1 to the office. Email is great!!!!

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

Youth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 11 – Bible study

 

Community

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Church Calendar

October 8 – Service of Praise Sunday

October 15 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

October 22 – Speaker – Walter Dyck

October 29 – Speaker – Rudy Franz

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

 

A tribute to those in Education 2017-2018

 

Bus Drivers                                                         Teachers

Bill Fehr                                                                Jordan Peters

Allan Friesen

MCI – Gretna                                                     Marcy Falk         

Sam Driedger                                                     Robynn Friesen                               

Shania Ginter                                                     Kristen Falk

Josh Dyck                                                            Esther Zacharias

Lauren Fehr                                                        Karla Fehr

Justin Rempel

Garden Valley Collegiate            

Taylor Peters                                                     Educational Assistants

Kaden Dyck                                                        Ang Driedger

Destiny Dyck                                                      Kathy Franz

WC Miller—Altona                                         Thrive School of Discipleship

Garry Klippenstein                                          Kaitlin Rempel

Kayla Miller

Heidi Miller                                                         House parents in BC

U of Brandon                                                     Kieran & Amanda Reynolds

Cindy Friesen

 

U of Manitoba

Harley Dyck

Seth Klassen

 

U of Winnipeg 

Caleb Rempel

Katrina Schulz

Jordan Dyck

Luke Klassen

 

CMU

Josh Driedger

Kirsten Friesen

Riley Dyck

 

Steinbach Bible College

Morgan Fehr

 

University of Nebraska- Omaha

Lawson McDonald

 

October birthdays

2 – Ryan Friesen

4 – Zelma Fehr

7 – Erma (Fehr)Froese, Geoff Loewen

10 – Esther Falk

11 – Justin Falk

13 – Lillian Funk

18 – Dave Rempel

21 – Richard Hildebrandt

23 – Sue Peters

24 – Mary Klassen

30 – Linda Penner, Marlene Ens

 

Anniversaries

5 – Richard & Dorothy Hildebrandt

6 – Rudy & Kathy Franz

10 – Bernie & Bev Kehler, Jeremy & Megan Hildebrandt

25 – Dave & Cathy Fehr

30 – Ed & Joyce Hildebrandt

September 24, 2017

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Verse of the Week:

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

Psalm 95: 6-7

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

 

Welcome and announcements

Call to worship

Prayer

Worship in Song

Offertory

Prayer Time

Worship in Song

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

Message – “Worship the Lord” – Pastor Rudy Franz

Closing song

Benediction & Table Grace

Prayer & Praise

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

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

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

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

~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, and Jake Rempel. We also want to remember Mary Klassen in BTHC and Peter E Hildebrandt who are dealing with health issues.

~We continue to offer our prayer support for Laure and her family, as well as for the Paroisse Missionaire Congregation in Kinshasa, DR Congo; Ryan Thiessen in San Carlos, Mexico; Murray and Carol Honsberger in Papua New Guinea, Eagles Wings Children’s Village in Uganda, Jon & Natalie Neudorf in Chiang Mai, Thailand working with YWAM,  and Andrea Fehr with YWAM in Hawai’i

Prayer for the Week:

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

Announcements:

 

Youth

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

September 27 – Bible Study

October 4 – Rhineland Area Food Drive

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

Young Adults:

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

 

Church

~ Audio services and bulletins are now available at our CHURCH website.  We are working at streamlining this, and keeping it current.  Please be patient with us as we continue to update our web presence.  Go to: http:.//www.blumenortchurch.com to see what’s new online.

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

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

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

~ At church council on Thursday, September 2, it was decided to have the fall Annual Congregational Church meeting on Sunday, November 19 after the noon meal.   Reports from committee chairpersons are to be handed in by November 1 to the office. Email is great!!!!

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

Community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

Church Calendar

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

October 8 – Service of Praise Sunday

November 19 – Fall Congregational Meeting

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