Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.
Ephesians 5: 19-20
Living Thankfully
Prayer & Praise
Welcome to our Songs of Praise Sunday. We want to express our appreciation to the Music Committee for planning this service. we also give thanks to God for so many reasons to give \praise to His name and for the ability to do so.
~ Congratulations and God’s blessings upon Mitchell Peters and Kristina Zacharias who were married on Saturday, October 6, 2018, here in the Blumenort Mennonite Church. We trust you will find joy in living out your commitment under the Lordship of Jesus the Christ.
~ Thank you to the Decorating Committee for the display at our Thanksgiving Service last Sunday. Well done. Thank you also to the Food Committee for preparing such an excellent noon meal for us.
~ It’s that time of year again! Clubs is right around the corner. Once again we are looking for leaders. We plan to start in November. Clubs is not a big commitment since it’s only every Wednesday. Teaching materials will be provided. Feel free to contact Rachelle Loewen @ 362-8323 if you have any questions or would like to be a leader
~ Those in various care homes that we remember in our prayers include: Trudy Harms, Helen Janzen, Jake Rempel and Lena Rempel in Riverview Health Centre
~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, Andrea Fehr in Hawai’i and Tyler Loewen in Cambodia with MCC.
Prayer for the Week:
O God, in Your presence we know we are Yours. We open our hearts and our minds to you in continued worship. Amen.
Announcements:
~ Audio services and bulletins are now available at our Church website. The address is http://blumenortchurch.com
~ The church office is open on Thursdays from 8:30 – 3 pm and Fridays from 8:30 am to 1pm. Please get your announcements in early. Call and leave a message, or email blumenortmc@gmail.com. For any bookings of the church basement or the youth centre, please call Dorothy Hildebrandt at 204-324-4426. Thank you.
~ Church Council has set the date for the Fall Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, November 11, 2018 after a noon meal. Reports from all committees should be in by October 21, 2018. If you are unsure of whether or not you need to write a report, either email or call the office. Hedy would like to have the report books ready for Sunday, November 4, 2018.
~ From the Finance Committee: Income from last Sunday was
$ 27,483.00; total Income from Jan 1 – Sept 30 = $ 224, 717.30. Expenses to the end of September are $ 239,875.83
Current deficit is $ 15, 158.53. Expected expenses for the next quarter = approximately $ 50,000. Thank you for your continued support.
~ We are looking for a used crib for our nursery. We could also use a few more high chairs. If you have either of these items, please contact Heidi Houle or Cassie Giesbrecht.
~ It is good to give to our God the praise that is his. Are you interested in sharing your musical gifts? We are looking for people willing to play offertory & prelude, special music, etc.
There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer. You can also contact the music committee members-Angela Fehr, Ravae Wiebe, Harley Dyck, Corinne Peters with any questions.
~ Parenting Class facilitated by Char Klassen beginning on October 14 – December 2 @ 9:15- 10:15
Where? look for doors 3 & 4 upstairs SS wing.
Childcare IS included for your little ones!!!!
Come to encounter Jesus together, to learn, be encouraged, laugh, and to put your feet up a bit!
~ Wanting to bless the young parents in our church, the education committee is planning to put childcare in place for the parents wanting to attend the parenting class beginning October 14.
Men and women of any age, if you enjoy holding babies (!), playing with small children, or just want to encourage the young parents in this way, Glenda Fehr would love to hear from you. Some people have already said they’d like to help out here, check the sign- up sheet in the foyer.
It’s only for an hour. Help out for 1 Sunday, a few, or all of the 8 Sundays. It’s sure to be a ton of fun!
Youth
*Youth leaders for 2018-2019 are Shania Ginter, Cynthia Krahn, Tyson Fehr, Gerry Giesbrecht…please pray for them as they guide the youth in our congregation.
~ BMC Youth is for youth in grades 7-12, and happens Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:15pm
~ For updates follow us on Social Media:
instagram: @bmcyouthmin
facebook: facebook.com/groups/BMCYouth (Group)
facebook.com/bmcyouthmin (Page)
twitter: @bmcyouthmin
or contact Gerry Giesbrecht @ 204-362-7262
Youth Calendar:
October 10 – Bible Study
October 17 – Pumpkin Games Night…invite a friend or two.
Save the date October 19 – 21, for the Youth Retreat at Camp Arnes.
*Youth leaders for 2018-2019 are Shania Ginter, Cynthia Krahn, Tyson Fehr, Gerry Giesbrecht…please pray for them as they guide the youth in our congregation.
~ BMC Youth is for youth in grades 7-12, and happens Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:15pm
~ For updates follow us on Social Media:
instagram: @bmcyouthmin
facebook: facebook.com/groups/BMCYouth (Group)
facebook.com/bmcyouthmin (Page)
twitter: @bmcyouthmin
or contact Gerry Giesbrecht @ 204-362-7262
Youth Calendar:
October 10 – Bible Study
October 17 – Pumpkin Games Night…invite a friend or two.
Save the date October 19 – 21, for the Youth Retreat at Camp Arnes.
Community
~ Eden Health Care Services is presenting a Lecture Series entitled ‘Faces of Homelessness, Discover the Hidden Homeless in our Communities’ on Wednesday, October 10 at Emmanuel Mennonite church in Winkler. Registration/check in begins at 8 am, and presentations are from 9 – 4. See the poster for details or go to edenhealthcare.ca for more information and to purchase tickets.
~ Adult & Teen Challenge Fall Banquets in our area take place Thursday, November 8, 6 pm at Winkler Bible Camp and on Friday, November 9, 6 pm at the Altona EMM Church. Come and hear powerful stories of hope, the choir and an inspiring message. Reserve your tickets by calling 204-949-9484.
~ October 25, 2018 Fall Supper: 5:00 – 7:00pm Location: The Gardens Dining Room – 140 10th Ave NE, Altona Supper Menu: Homemade Soup, Pie and Buns!
~ MCC Manitoba welcomes applications for Sam’s Place Manager (12-month term) based in Winnipeg. Applications are accepted until October 9. For more information and to apply, visit mccmb.ca/sams-place-manager
~ Mennonite Collegiate Institute is grateful for all the families that have indicated a willingness to host international students during closed residence weekends and holidays throughout the school year. They would also appreciate knowing families who would be able to be substitute host families in cases where the regular host famiiy would be unavailable. Contact Paul Peters at MCI (204-327-5891) if you are interested and able to help out in this way.
~ A Women’s Conference, hosted by Women of Integrity, is being held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 9 am – 4 pm at Jubilee Place, 173 Talbot Ave in Winnipeg. Special guest speaker is Grace Fox. Tickets are $40.00 and lunch is provided. Tickets are available at Bible Book shop in Winkler or at the Jasmine Tea Room in Altona. See the poster on the bulletin board for more information.
~ Stories from Syria – Join us in Altona or Winnipeg for first-hand stories from Rahaf Abdo, a Syrian who has lived through the prolonged conflict and dedicated herself to helping those around her. At Seeds Church (116 Main St, Altona) on October 9 at 7 pm or at Sam’s Place (159 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg) on October 11 at 7 pm. find more information and let us know you’re coming at mccmb.ca/events or by calling 204-261-6381.
~ October 18, 2018 – annual meeting at the Gardens on Tenth in Altona at 7 pm. We need 2 delegates. Please talk to John H Falk or Rudy Franz if you are interested.
~ October 18, 2018 Fall Supper: 5:00pm -7:00pm, Location: Reinland Community Centre Menu: Roast Beef, Baked Beans, Sweet and Sour Sausage, Baked Potatoes, gravy, Cole Slaw, Fresh Bread, Cream Pies
Church Calendar
October 14 – Speaker – Rudy Franz
October 21 – Speaker – Rudy Franz
October 28 – Speaker – Eric Peters