Bulletin 2009-03-22

Attendance last week was 96 .

Gehman Mennonite Church March 22, 2009 Sunday School Worship Service

9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M.

Order of Worship Licensing of Phil Horning to Pastoral Ministry 4th Sunday in Lent Prelude Heidi Eberly Hymn of Praise John Miller Welcome/Invocation Mel Thomas Offering Worship in Song Worship Team Call to Worship John 10:1-16 Lucy Hollinger Message : “Jesus, The Great Shepherd” Bishop Carl Sensenig The Licensing Charge to Phil Horning The Prayer of Consecration The Charge to the Congregation Words of Blessing: Steve McCosby, Deacon Glen Martin, Associate Pastor Irvin Martin, Retired Pastor/Bishop Mel Thomas, Interim Pastor Response by Pastor Phil Horning Hymn of Sending John Miller Benediction Today: Greeters Terry & Lucy Hollinger Sunday School Nursery Lamar & Michelle Gockley Church Nursery Michelle & Tamarah -We extend a warm welcome to all worshipers on this special day in the life of our congregation; the licensing of Phil Horning as Lead Pastor in our community of faith. To family, friends, guests of Kelly and Phil, we are especially grateful for your presence with us. Everyone is invited for a meal in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship hour. -The Fellowship Meal will be staffed by Nelson & Dianne, Ed & Marlene, Calvin & Roxanne Next Week: (5th Sunday in Lent) Greeters Glenn & Margaret Gockley Reflections on Vietnam Orpha Gehman Scripture Reading Mike Brown Song Leader Darlene McCosby Sunday School Nursery Margaret G. & Cindy Church Nursery Karen & Randy Sauder Next Sunday, March 29, Orpha Gehman will share reflections…from her experiences in Vietnam; this during our Sunday morning worship hour. Offerings: The March offerings will go toward Gehman, Hinkletown, Lancaster and Lititz Mennonite Schools. The offering last week was $2,712.91.

Mar. 23, Mon.- The Ministry Team will meet at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Board of Elders at 7:00 p.m. Your prayers for our deliberations are appreciated. Thank you! April 9, Thurs- Our annual Maundy Thursday service convenes in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by a worship time that includes communion and feet washing. Child care will be provided. More details will follow. April 16, Thurs.- Ladies Night Out at Woodcrest Retreat at 6 p.m. More info on bulletin board. April 22, Wed.- Senior Citizens Day at Woodcrest Retreat from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.. More info on bulletin board. May 4, Mon.-Mark your calendars and plan to attend and participate in our annual members meeting scheduled for at 7:00 p.m. -This past Tuesday, Virginia Hall, a member in our congregation, passed away. A Memorial Service will convene in the Bethany Chapel (West) at Landis Homes, Sunday afternoon, March 22 at 3:00. Visitation with family will be from 2:00 to 3:00. We extend our sympathy and love to family members and friends on the loss of one near and dear to them. -PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO fellowship meal on Sunday, April 5. There will be a meal at the Maundy Thursday service, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. The food will be prepared by members of the Kitchen Committee. -Position Announcement: Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services is in need of a Part Time Secretary. More info on the back bulletin board. -Anyone interested in a campsite at Spruce Lake Retreat the weekend of June 19-21 please contact Carl & Sylvia Eberly. -Do you have a favorite recipe, maybe a Fellowship Meal recipe? Would you submit it for inclusion in a small cookbook? If so, please put it in Lena’s mailbox by Mar. 28. –Evangelism and Outreach Committee Happy Birthday! Hannah Gockley on Mon., Rebecca Horning on Thurs., and Ben Martin on Fri.