Cmc Bulletin 11-23-2009

Mennonite Church Canada invites applications for the position of General Secretary: The General Secretary is the Chief Executive Officer of Mennonite Church Canada, accountable to the General Board, and responsible for the total program of Mennonite Church Canada. This is a fulltime position, located at the Winnipeg, Manitoba denominational offices. The preferred starting date is in late summer or early fall of 2010. For a complete list of key duties and qualifications please see the job description posted at http://www.mennonitechurch.ca/getinvolved/jobs/. Inquiries, nominations and applications can be directed to Andrew ReesorMcDowell, Moderator, c/o Mennonite Church Canada, 600 Shaftesbury Blvd., Winnipeg MB R3P 0M4 (ph. 204-888-6781; toll-free 1-866-8886785) or email [email protected] SALE!! – You’re invited to the annual warehouse sale at Mennonite Publishing Network. All MPN titles (excluding hymnals & curriculum) will be discounted a minimum of 10% with deep discounts on selected titles. Come out to 490 Dutton Dr Unit C8, Waterloo, ON. Sale on December 11th from 9:00am – 5:00pm and December 12th from 9:00am – 1:00pm. call 1-800-631-6535 See poster at your church or call 1800-631-6535 for more information. Yella 2010 - A Middle Eastern Learning Tour for Young Adults - May 9 - 30, 2010 Only four more spots on the team. Apply on line today! Explore questions of Christian faith and life as you interact with Christians, Jews and Muslims; encounter complex peace and conflict issues; consider the context for Jesus' life and ministry

Please forward announcements for the bulletin to: [email protected] or call Gabrielle at 905-640-3180 by Thursday evening

Community Mennonite Church Parkview Village Auditorium, 12184 Ninth Line, Stouffville Our Mission: To be a growing Christian community seeking to love God and God's creation, our neighbours and ourselves. Pastor: Cameron Kaufman-Frey 905 640 9730 Youth Pastor: Scott Eyre 416 951 3973 Sunday school 10 AM Worship Service 11 AM

Welcome Eternity Sunday, November 22, 2009

The Growing Project Pumpkin Sale - this year was another success! Every pumpkin on the wagon sold and people learned about the good works of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. A total of $700 was raised and the government will match that donation. Vow of Silence –Today, November 22nd, I, Matthew Suderman am beginning a “vow of silence.” It is the 20th Anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, but millions of children around the world are still left voiceless. So, I will be joining children from around the world who will not speak out loud, do e-mail, facebook, or text message for 24 hours. All funds of the “Vow of Silence will go toward the Free the Children Foundation in their clean water program. If you would like to sponsor me or join me in silence, please see me after church. For more information visit www.freethechildren.com Free the Children is the world’s largest network of children helping children through education, with more than one million youth involved in programs in 45 countries.

Visit Community at our blog: www.communitymennovoices.blogspot.com

Nursery & Greeter Schedule Date

Nursery

Greeter

November 22

Emily Gain

Gabrielle & Matt

November 29

Greg & Miriam

Hazel & Lorne Grove

December 6

Judy & Lucas

Ken Reesor

December 13

Dawn

Judy Driedger

Pax Christi Chorale - will be presenting a Christmas Concert on Sat., Dec. 5th and Sun., Dec. 6th at Grace Church on the Hill. Great Christmas music, soloists, and instruments with a reception following. Christmas Hymn Sing for the Markham area Mennonite Churches will be on November 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Wideman Mennonite Church. If you are able, please bring some cookies or squares to share during the fellowship time after the service.

MYF EVENTS Tues., Nov. 24 – Guys and Girls Night Sat., Nov., 28 – Chili Walk in Toronto Sun., Nov., 29 – Executive Meeting Tues., Dec. 1 – Bible Studay Fri., Dec 4 – Mon., Dec. 6 – Virginia! CD Release Concert - Bryan Moyer Suderman will be performing a concert of "songs of faith for small and tall" at Stouffville's new "19On-The- Park" concert hall on Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 each, or $25 for a family, the 19-On-The-Park box office, Barthau Jewellers, and Candlelight and Memories in downtown Stouffville, or contact Bryan ([email protected]) to have him set aside tickets for you. Come celebrate the new CD with Bryan, who is wrapping up his 9,000 km journey by rail to Vancouver and back with a "home-town" concert in Stouffville.

Day of Quiet Prayer - A day apart for spiritual refreshment, prayer and journaling. Date: Thursday, November 26, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Cedar Springs Retreat Centre, Shakespeare, ON. Cost: $20, payable at the retreat. The theme is Preparing for Advent with Margaret Nally. To register, call: Miriam Frey 519.880.9654 by Nov. 19. Drivers needed to take patients to cancer treatment - Volunteer drivers are urgently needed to take cancer patients to the hospital for treatment. If you have a car and some time to spare, please call (905) 294-5925 Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Festival, November 27 - 29, 2009 A Fair Trade Christmas festival featuring works from over 130 artisan groups in more than 35 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Purchase personal and home accessories, carpets, Christmas décor, games, toys, coffee and food, while soaking in the sights and sounds of Christmas. As one of the world's oldest and largest Fair Trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages builds long-term relationships with artisans based on mutual understanding and respect. This year, give twice with a Fair Trade Christmas. York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre. 416-973-4000 or visitwww.fairtradechristmas.ca . Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale at Harbourfront Nov 25 to 29 many volunteers are needed to make this big sale a huge success. Contact Shirley Sherk at [email protected] if you are able to volunteer for one or more shifts. Set-up: Wed. Nov. 25 4-9pm, Thur. Nov. 26 9am-9pm (3 shifts, 9-1, 1-5, 5-9) Sales & Tea Room: Fri, Nov. 28 6-10pm, Sat, Nov. 29 10am-2pm & 2-6pm, Sun, Nov. 30 12pm-5pm Pack-up: Sun, Nov. 30 5-9pm. Also needed are volunteers to make pies as follows: Fri., Nov. 27, 9:00am-1:00 pm pie making bee at Willowgrove. All are welcome. Bring your apron, sharp knife a rolling pin and come out and join the fun! The Markham Mennonite Council Student Aid Fund is presently accepting applications for financial assistance for the upcoming 2009/2010 school years. This is for full time post secondary education at a University, community College or Bible School. Information and applications are available from Paul E. Reesor (905) 294-1485 or email [email protected] Deadline for applications is Dec. 1/09.

ORDER OF WORSHIP Welcome and Call to Worship

HWB 172 O Come O Come Immanuel, verse 3

Opening Songs

Prayer

Offering

Introduction to Eternity Sunday

O Lord, the giver of all life, we thank you for life; We thank you for the lives of others we have known. For the joys and sorrows shared. We accept, Lord, that you have taken what you once gave. Please bring your gentle healing to the hurt that comes with parting. Thank you, Lord Jesus, that you care about us. Amen.

Poem by Ann Weems

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – The Summer of Our Grief

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – The Autumn of Our Grief

Reflection

Reflection

Scripture Readings: Lamentations 3:22-23, John 11:25-26

Scripture Readings: Psalm 77:4-7, Psalm 6:6-7, Matthew 11:28

HWB 172 O Come O Come Immanuel, verse 4

HWB 172 O Come O Come Immanuel, verse 1

Prayer

Prayer

HWB 172 O Come O Come Immanuel, verse 5 & 6

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – The Winter of Our Grief

Congregational Sharing and Prayer

Reflection

Announcements

Scripture Readings: Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 43:1-3

Closing Hymn: HWB 336 When Peace Like a River

HWB 172 O Come O Come Immanuel, verse 2

Benediction:

Words of Assurance

Leader: O Thou full of compassion, I commit and commend myself unto Thee, in whom I am, and live, and know. Be Thou the Goal of my pilgrimage, and my Rest by the way. Let my soul take refuge from the crowding turmoil of worldly thoughts beneath the shadows of Thy wings; let my heart, this sea of restless waves, find peace in Thee, O God. –St. Augustine

Children’s Time

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – The Springtime of Our Grief Reflection Words of Assurance Candle Lighting Ceremony

Congregation: Blessed are those who mourn. For they shall be comforted.